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 Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #656066 08/28/2023 6:49 PM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio
I currently have 3 of these I rotate to keep 2 working in the plane.
Anyone have an old but WORKING one lying around they don't need/want anymore? I know many are upgrading and have no use for older radios. Offering $500-650 for a WORKING one, preferably one with a "dark" face on it to match my other two. See photos below.
Alternatively, does anyone know where to get one repaired? I was calling around today and no one was interested in dealing with it anymore. They cite a paucity of parts, service manuals, and trained techs to work on the MX-300 radio anymore.
Thanks - and yes, I know they are $3,500- $5,000 online for a newly factory-refurbished one - simply do not have that kind of $$$ for a 20+ year-old radio that is considered obsolete by most of the aviation community.
Thanks for any offers or advice you can provide. I will certainly opt to REPAIR the ones I have if anyone knows where to send them.
Regards, Mike | | |
| Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #656122 Aug 29th a 05:12 PM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | Hung, Ricky, Brad, ALCON,
I called just now - the good news is they CAN repair it.
The only (sort of) bad news is they have a 12-14 week backlog of older radions to repair ahead of me.
Well, that is the reason I keep THREE of these, so the rotation can work without losing the use of two radios, which is almost required around where I fly with so much traffic, special use airspace, TFRs and flying with others on a routine basis.
So, my intention is to SEND IN THE RADIO for repair soonest and keep the ones I have. It will come back "YELLOW Tagged" and will slide right in for a R+R op by the end of 2023 sometime!
THANK YOU ALL for your generous offers to sell radios, guidance toward repair shops and replacement faceplates. This club is invaluable when these types of owner operator issues come up! You folks always have the answers, and your generosity is incredible.
Regards, Mike | | 4 members like this | | | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #665301 Apr 5th a 12:20 AM | | by Cary Green | | Cary Green | My panel upgrade begins next week and if all goes to plan I will have my MX 300 up for sale shortly. Unit is in very good condition and works flawlessly. Tan faceplate. Will post more details and pics in the next couple of weeks. | | 3 members like this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #664879 Mar 26th a 06:50 PM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | ELLISON AVIONICS SERVICES LLC
4201 LAKE SHORE DR SUITE C , WACO, TX 76710
Transaction # 10191745-1003
Date 03/25/2024 2:20 PM
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Cardholder Name Michael A Marra
Card XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-5683
Card Type Visa
Reference Number A2024061
1 × Quick Item $642.00
Subtotal $642.00
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I just had a MX-300 completely rebuilt - this was the damage!
I consider myself LUCKY to get it done at this price and only 3-4 months wait! | | 2 members like this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #665281 Apr 4th a 02:24 PM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | So, the TKS MX-300 saga continues, but ends on a HIGH note.
Ellison Avionics Services out of Waco provided outstanding service and pricing.
This is my new "go to" place to keep my three MX-300s working in my plane (2 in and one working spare).
The turn-time was fast - maybe 6 weeks, and the price of $642 for a full overhaul was very reasonable.
These are still very reliable VRF/IFR comm-nav radios.
I'm stickin'!
HERE is the address:
ELLISON AVIONICS SERVICES LLC
4201 LAKE SHORE DR SUITE C , WACO, TX 76710 | | 2 members like this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #656165 Aug 30th a 12:34 AM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | OK, got the radio all packed up in the ORIGINAL box I keep the 3rd Radio for just this reason.
I think ALL THREE have been sent back at one time or another over the last 15 years...I got them all used (obviously) and it's been worth fixing them.
Thank you again for the good advice, Gents! MM | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #656119 Aug 29th a 04:12 PM | | by Brad Richards | | Brad Richards | This isn't perfect, BUT, you can get new/replacement black plates to put on your brown unit (or if you just need to spruce up your existing radio) using this company. There will still be a lot of brown on the radio, but it's a subtle improvement.
This is a pic of a brown unit with the new black faceplates... again, very subtle, but it's still nice to have new clean markings on your radio if nothing else..
engravers.net
TKM MX300 Faceplate Inserts
Material - Made from .020” black with white text. All are backed with double faced tape for easy peel and stick installation.
Price $31.25 | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #661875 Jan 25th a 06:29 PM | | by David Dellanave | | David Dellanave | Wow, that is brutal. I almost sent a KX155 in to Bevan in November but luckily was able to dodge sending it in completely. Kinda glad to see this in case I ever need to in the future, I'll just make sure to set aside a year to wait. | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #661885 Jan 26th a 01:14 AM | | by Ronald Twente | | Ronald Twente | My mechanic just sent my Mx 300 to the shop, not transmitting . Supposed to take one to three weeks we shall see. Looking at options for an audio panel and second radio. Call Chris at Cost Aero.855-500-3044 https://costaero.comTell him I sent you. | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #661986 Jan 28th a 06:29 PM | | by Mike Marra | | Mike Marra | My mechanic just sent my Mx 300 to the shop, not transmitting . Supposed to take one to three weeks we shall see. Looking at options for an audio panel and second radio. Call Chris at Cost Aero.855-500-3044 https://costaero.comTell him I sent you. Thanks Ron, I will do that with my NEXT radio going in as soon as I get this one back... I have a special mailing container for the MX-300 I like to use when shipping...I will go with Cost Aero next...again, thanks Ron. | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #662536 Feb 9th a 04:46 PM | | by Ronald Twente | | Ronald Twente | Mike just remember, if you go with Cost Aero, he does have nice NON-TSO'd Nav/Coms. But if your are flying VFR only, one thing to think about is to replace one of the existing NAV/COMMs with a NAV radio only. Cost Aero can also have a custom harness built for you and you can save some money by having your A&P install it for you, instead of an avionics shop. Another option is a VAL 2000 COMM radio from VAL Avionics. That is what I have for my #2 radio. | | 1 member likes this |
| | Re: Looking for a used but working TKS MX-300 Radio #662957 Feb 17th a 05:35 PM | | by Jay K | | Jay K | I pulled my radio the other week and found this sticker on it. Plane is new to me.
Precision Avionics Specialist
219 Sky Harbor Way
Griffin Spalding Airport
(770)946.8555 | | 1 member likes this |
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