MSG # TR SIZE TO FROM @BBS DATE TITLE 6747 B# 2456 HR2510 KD2SL ALLOH 890124 * News Flash! * Uniden HR2510 Recall !! Forwarding path: WA2PVV KD6TH WB2HBZ I have just learned that Uniden has "recalled" all "President" HR2510 10m transceivers from authorized dealers and wholesalers. They will shortly be replaced with modified units, with epoxy covering the area where the out-of-band frequency mod is performed. Presumably the recalled units will be epoxied and shipped back to distributors. Also, the microprocessor (is being)/(will be) re-designed to prevent any possibility of easily making the frequency mod. It is not known when units with the new micro will be shipped. This has been confirmed by calls to Uniden, and to major mail-order houses which carry the HR2510. The recall apparently came about 2 weeks ago. At the time of this writing, not one retailer/wholesaler contacted had any HR2510s in stock, but aany said they would have new (presumably epoxied) units in a few days. I ordered mine only 16 days ago, just beating the recall. Mine was purchased through a large national wholesaler that serves small retail outfits like my part-time telephone business. When I called today to confirm the recal,, m salesman said, "When Uniden contacted us about the recall two weeks ago, we told them we were sold out. We then sold our remaining units, and are truly sold out until the new (presumably epoxied) units arrive." It seems that the HR2510 must be a fast moving item if they are willing to lie to Uniden so as to sell as many as possible. Will this make modified/modifiable HR2510s skyrocket in value? Probably not too much. However, the question, "By the way, is your HR2510 pre- or post- epoxy?" may become frequently heard by users of the HR2510, and especially heard by those who try to sell one at a hamfest. I can picture them being opened up for "inspection"! The reason I did the mod on mine is so I can monitor local traffic info when travelling without needing another rig. Wouldn't it make sense for Uniden to re-design the microprocessor to allow wide RX coverage (like current day 2m HTs), but restrict TX to 28-29.6?? That would be the ideal solution, in my opinion. At any rate, it is gratifying to see Uniden attacking this problem. 73, and happy 10m mobiling! Kevin, KD2SL via WA8BXN PBBS