jozzafunk Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've got 4 UCR200's 2ea in 21/26 which I've been using the last couple of years and a 411/400a - I feel the 200's are all overdue for a good service but being based in NZ this comes at a reasonable cost so I'm weighing up whether to try sell them and upgrade or service them. Can anyone comment on any performance gains they noticed post service? I also have to factor in not having them for however long it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 What is it about their operation that makes you think they need servicing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I have been getting very variable range with the block 21's, it was a fairly congested block until the fairly recent digital tv switch over - they seem to be worse now than they have been in the past - 1 of the blk 26's has pilot tone issues, ie won't lock onto pilot tone ( which I've spoken to Lectro about ) and they're all getting on - must be 10 years plus old - I thought they may be due a tune up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevo Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 block 21 is a nightmare now in Auckland with Sky igloo dtv.....Im still getting a bit of free space in blk20 but 24 thru 26 seem fairly unconjested,which is where most of my radoios are. Cheers Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 jozzafunk: " Can anyone comment on any performance gains they noticed post service? " that is difficult to say, as... it depends. but, yes, they may well be overdue for a tune-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfarrowaudiopost Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 John Barry in Melbourne australia do tune up and block moves, maybe email those guys as well for a qoute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 My experience is that they work or they don't. Not much in between. Your troubles might be unrelated. But perhaps it's time for new gear, and set those aside for backups. They won't have a lot of value on the used market, and it never hurts to have backup. Maybe buy one 400 in a better block and send your 200 to Lectro for service. Maybe you can find a US buyer in B21 who can take the shipment directly from Lectro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks RP - That was the personal experience I was after - Yeah planning on upgrade too, just deciding on best way to do it - Cheers Mark - I've since been recommended a local guy who does the work. Ant - 21's been ok Wellyside, I was out shooting where I'd been a couple weeks earlier with no issues, so dunno - probably should get a freq scanner that covers 21 - have been doing the rf test with these till now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfarrowaudiopost Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If you get it serviced and want to sell it, send me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Provided you bought the 200's from Sound Techniques there is no postage charge to the USA Lectro do an amazing job, find problems you would not see and update firmware. From my knowledge Lectro do not release service info for 200's onwards, only 187 to 195 mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 All pretty good advice from the crew above. Tuneups are rarely needed. You seem to have identified the block 21 problem as interference and a tuneup is not going to improve that. The pilot tone problem is probably a broken pilot tone crystal. I'm so glad we got rid of those in the 400 series since it was the #1 failure in the 200 series. Frankly, I'd run the system in pilot tone bypass and save the repair costs. Best, Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Mike West: " ...and update firmware. " not on the 200 series Edited January 31, 2014 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryray Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Mike West: " ...and update firmware. " not on the 200 series Wrong, UCR201, UCR211 have firmware an can be updated. Not much change any more, but they did use e2 for firmware. MM200 Tx series as well used the same Micro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfarrowaudiopost Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 You made the 200 series to good Larry, I still enjoy mine. I've got 195 that also works great. Lectro for ever. The best relationship a man can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 [snip] The best relationship a man can have. That's the "compatibility" mode. LarryF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Check the firmware revision list. I've had gear come back better than new sometimes when the firmware was updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wilkinson Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Larry I have a 211 in block 26 that works fine as far as I can tell. It's on firmware 1.4. . I know the current firmware is 3.1. Worth getting this updated? Ps. Sorry to hijack this thread but while we are on the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Ha didn't realise this was still being discussed - excellent advice all - thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Larry I have a 211 in block 26 that works fine as far as I can tell. It's on firmware 1.4. . I know the current firmware is 3.1. Worth getting this updated? Ps. Sorry to hijack this thread but while we are on the subject No. The firmware updates were for changes in available parts. On your unit, the highest firmware is 1.6 and will do nothing to improve performance. Definitely, save your hard earned money. Best, Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Lectrosonics 200 series are solidly built workhorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfarrowaudiopost Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 That's the "compatibility" mode. LarryF is it best when upgrading to a 400 to purchase a TX or RX first ? or doesn't it really matter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevo Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I have had all lectro wireless since the 185 and currently run 3x srb and 8 x 210 d The 210ds are really great sounding, reliable with great range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 is it best when upgrading to a 400 to purchase a TX or RX first ? or doesn't it really matter ? Hi Mark, IMHO, on a technical level, it doesn't make much difference. I would make the choice on what you need: A slot receiver (SRb) says receiver first. A waterproof transmitter (WM) or a tiny transmitter (SM) says transmitter first. And so forth. If you were replacing a UM200 and UCR200 eventually with a UM400a and a UCR411, a well balanced coin will give you today's answer. That and how much money you want to spend right now, since the receiver is more than the transmitter.. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Lectrosonics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have a UCR 201 with the infernal unresponsive switches. You really have to mash them. This is particularly annoying when you are scanning or setting tone. Any user solutions out there that have worked for this problem? Must I send them back to Lectro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampasound Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have a UCR 201 with the infernal unresponsive switches. You really have to mash them. This is particularly annoying when you are scanning or setting tone. Any user solutions out there that have worked for this problem? Must I send them back to Lectro? I just had the same problem with my 201. Sent it to lectro and for $120 I got a brand new front panel. In my opinion totally worth it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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