XTS3K from Watchbuddy

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:I JUST GOT MY XTS3000 FROM NICK. IT TOOK A WHILE BUT WAS DEFINATELY WORTH IT BRAND NEW. NICK ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUCH AND SENT THE UNIT OVERNITE. EVEN INCLUDED AN EXTRA BATTERY. SAME RADIO SHAUN JUST GOT. NICK YOU'RE THE MAN. IF I DECIDE TO GET A
UHF 403-470 I WON'T HESITATE TO CALL YOU. THANKS AGAIN NICK. 73'S N4KVE. :D
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Post by Scott1563 »

Hey Shaun, what freq. band did you get?


Scott :D
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Post by CAPTLPOL »

I would like to purchase on myself in the VHF band.
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Post by dvpman »

I just got a UHF astro saber from Nick and as usual it was a perfect radio with the latest firmware/DSP flashcode 591008-4f1e00-9

thanks again Nick

and if you do buy from him tell him Mike from Canada sent you. :wink:
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Post by Scott1563 »

I wonder when he will sell 3500s or 5000s. I could use that radio with 512 memory channels.

Scott :D
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Re: XTS3K from Watchbuddy

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r0f wrote:Just got one in the mail today.
Shaun

How long ago did you pay for it?

I bought one back on March 7th and am getting ansy :x

Even more so when I received an email saying Nick was in the hospital for tests and I'd have the radio in my hands on Friday (April 4th) :x

Just curious and VENTING a bit... :o :o :o
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Post by ASTRO_25 »

I've got two on the way, purchased 1 month ago - just yesterday received the tracking information.

As well all know, be patient with Nick. expect to wait 30 days before receiving his fine radios!
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Post by ASTRO_25 »

Maybe I spoke too soon.... I dunno. But, tracking information from UPS was just a reference to the fact that billing took place. Which means, my radios haven't shipped. Calls to Watchbuddy have gone unanswered, and now I'm going on almost 1 1/2 months waiting for them to arrive. Every week bring a "they are shipping next week" - but they never arrive.

Folks, I've been a good customer of nick, but boy he sure has me worried right now. This doesn't even fit into Net-30 day terms.

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Post by CAPTLPOL »

None of the agencies that I am authorized on use any advanced features such as MDC, MODAT, and the like. My question is what use could I get out of any of the "Watchbuddy" features lets say using MURS for alteranate comms and private comms?
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Post by nitornemo »

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Nick IS the BEST!

Talk to him on the phone and all fears about waiting are GONE!
For the extended wait he takes care of you with a treat also!

Host Firmware: R 07.11.00
DSP Firmware: DSP 08.02.06
Flash: 591008-4F1E00-9


I'm a happy camper!

THANKS NICK!!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: XTS3K from Watchbuddy

Post by Zap »

[quote="r0f"]Just got one in the mail today. Mint condition. Works excellent. Here are the specs:

Host Firmware: R07.08.00
DSP Firmware: DSPN08.02.02
Flash: 548008-000480-9

This ends the era of the "whored out flashcode", which I constantly bitched at him about :)

Thanks Nick.

Shaun[/quote]

*Nope, I was told that "W-O" flash is still current and being shipped for the xts3k's as of yesterday.

*Contact me. Perhaps I need to ask differently?

Z.
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Post by wavetar »

I think he's pointing out that there's good & bad in dealing with Nick. News flash...that pretty much happens with anybody you deal with. I know I get busy at work to the point of needing to prioritize jobs, which leads to some people waiting longer than others. It's obvious Nick does what he does outside of his "regular" work, so it's not surprising things sometimes get put on the back burner. Bottom line is...people always get satisfaction from Nick...sooner or later. If you're an impatient person, then pay full pop somewhere else & maybe get it sooner.

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Post by alex »

Well said Todd -

And with that.... I think we have beaten the already dead horse.

-Alex
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