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Repair options for Modulus 3000 video assist units when manufacturer support is slow or unavailable

20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • Modulus 3000 units can experience video interference problems that may be difficult to resolve even after multiple repair attempts
  • David Hable at Cramped Attic has successfully repaired Modulus 3000 units with turnaround times around 1.5 to 2 weeks
  • Terry West in Los Angeles has offered repair services for Modulus units
  • Custom Interface in Maine provides repairs but with extended turnaround times of one year or longer
  • Wolf Seeberg in Los Angeles no longer performs Modulus repairs
  • Lentiquip has been used as a repair option
  • Some operators choose to use both Modulus and Titan systems simultaneously to ensure signal coverage in varying conditions
  • Modulus units remain functional workhorses despite availability of newer alternatives like Canatrans and Titan systems

Depends on

  • David Hable's availability for future repairs is uncertain based on the discussion
  • Some repair technicians expressed reluctance to be publicly promoted as resources
  • Video interference issues on some Modulus 3000 units proved persistent across multiple repair attempts
  • Discussion reflects equipment status as of 2006 and repair availability may have changed

Gear in this thread

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