Bucephelus
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To the best of my knowledge the repair involves just unscrewing the top objective unit and then replacing it with a new one, the etalon is located much further down and I don't belive was touched.
Thanks
PEterW
I think there must be more to it than that. Both of mine came back from their first trips in pretty bad shape---in both cases the tuners were weird---one barely did anyting and the other was so tight I could hardly turn it. So they must have to do more---I think they move the etalon further back when they change the objective or at least they have tune it or adjust to the different objective. At least that is my impression from how mine have been returned. They certainly weren't doing a courtesy tune up as both returned from their first visit in unusable condition.
I will list my serial numbers after they complete repairs...
Chris
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CESDewar
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RE: 96969 sick - CESDewar in Georgia
I sent my PST back to Meade for repair and it arrived there on 1/16. It came back repaired (Blue Objective) this past Monday. I took it out right away to look at the Sun but there was nothing much to see. At first I was worried it was not giving as contrasty a view, but SpaceWeather shows the sun to be blank with very low solar activity, so I'll wait for some more excitement to make a final judgement.
I just want to add that I really appreciate this thread and Meade stepping up to the plate to address this issue.
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JAT Observatory
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This thread is interesting. I have a PST with the serial number 100292. It's not sick and has a blue objective.
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Oldfield
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I just got mine, serial number 96605, full of rust.
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NickH
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owch.... sorry to hear that Oldfield
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Oldfield
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owch.... sorry to hear that Oldfield
no problem here... 
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Trevor Durity
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Hey guys,
The postman dropped me a present today. The PST has returned from Meade Germany. Actually they have replaced it under warranty. 
So that's 100051 that can be taken from the list.
The new one has the clear blue objective.
Can't wait to try it out. Storms here at the moment though.
Fair play Meade Germany 
Cheers,
Trev
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Trevor Durity
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no problem here...
Ye gads! Didn't think it could get that bad 
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NickH
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oh...believe me it can....
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Richard B. Drumm
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Trevor:
What's the new one's serial #?
Oldfield:
Yikes! That's the worst case of rust I've seen yet! Practically opaque!
Rich
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Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocs
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Trevor Durity
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Hi Richard,
It's 101860.
Thanks,
Trev
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Bucephelus
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#94595---sad to report has been lost in action.
Meade sent a new replacement which I have not yet tried and they are sending a replacement for the case they lost as well.
Chris
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Richard B. Drumm
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Chris:
When you can, could you post the new scopes #? I think you'll be very pleased with the new blue/transparent objective's performance. They seem to be the best of the 3 categories.
Rich
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94115 sick - "PEterW" in SW London, Repaired with clear blue objective.
94229 sick? - Rick in Tokyo
94230 sick - Joe Bergeron in NY - repaired twice, last time with clear blue lens.
94595 sick - Chris Reich "Bucephelus" in California. LOST BY MEADE.
94606 sick - Gary Meehan "AXAF" in Boston
94645 not sick - John Hoare in Kildare, Eire
94769 sick? - Dave LoPresti in Conn.
94991 sick - David "ad701xx" in Oregon. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
95009 sick - Aaron McNeely in Indiana, repaired with blue/transparent obj. No bubbles.
95104 was blue, now gold - Tom Lawson "Guner" in NJ - repaired twice!
95166 sick - James Suarez "Jim7728" in NY, repaired twice, 2nd time with blue/clear objective & new ITF/etalon.
95424 sick - Julio Cesar in Madrid - before repair.
95769 sick - Joan Koch "StargazerJMK", Tacoma. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
96144 sick - Bruce Cosgrove "BRCoz" in Calif. Repaired with clear blue objective.
96325 sick - DAVIDG in Delaware. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
96367 sick - "Zoomster" in Fla.- now repaired.
96448 sick - Mike Rosolina "Special Ed" in West Va. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
96605 sick - SO King-yan Oldfield in Hong Kong.
96618 sick - Doug D. in Va. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
96714 sick - Darren Hiebert in Alabama, repaired, sick again!
96969 sick - CESDewar in Georgia, repaired with blue objective.
97148 sick - Bill Leslie "bill-in-forres" Scotland
97449 not sick yet, blue - Steve Durham in NY
97468 sick - Bruce Raemsch "Carpe Noctum" in Cal., returned, lost by Meade, replaced.
97491 gold - Daniel Steinke in Illinois - bought used, repaired?
97575 gold - sick "EmielVeldhuis" in Zwolle, Netherlands, old scope, sold?
98131 not sick, blue/transparent - Gustavo Phols in Mexico (already repaired?)
98569 sick - Joplin Motisher. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF tested.
98670 sick & gold (yellow?) "Davo" in Scotland
98773 sick - Gregor(slo) in Slovenia (the old scope)
98994 sick - Steve "molniyabeer" in Italia
99309 sick - Michelle "JARSHEART" in Fla. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
99335 sick - Kelly "Trombone" Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon. Traded to Bobby "Strgazr27" on Long Island?
99493 sick - Adrian Guzman "solmax" in San Jose, CA. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
99520 sick - DanJ in North Carolina. Sending it in for repair.
99729 sick - Kurt Fisher, "canopus56" in Salt Lake City.
99760 sick - (brand new in box - Discovery Store) - Steven Kim "kimsc321" in NJ
99801 unknown -- STOLEN -- Erika Rix in Ohio
99807 sick - "Ike" Stewart, Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
100051 sick - Trevor Durity in Galway, Eire - sent to Meade for repair. --REPLACED--
100054 sick - Ben Ritchie in Bosham, UK
100292 not sick - Marcus Thompson "JAT Observatory" in Pennsylvania.
100349 not sick - Chris Schroeder in Wisconsin
100360 sick - Rick in Tokyo
100407 slightly sick - Stephane in Belgium.
100658 sick - Jim from NJ Night Sky. Repaired with clear blue objective & ITF/etalon.
100706 gold - Ed Kessler in PA, sold to JD Sherman in New Jersey?
100727 gold - Bill K. "SprintCar Driver" in California
100914 gold - Quentin Rakestraw
100922 gold - justin2992 in Philly
100942 gold - LBartolomei in Minnesota
101040 gold - "jgraham" in Ohio
101147 gold - Julio Cesar's friend Oriol in Barcelona
101168 gold - Julio Cesar's replacement PST
101230 gold - me
101306 gold - Luke Leege "LLEGE" in Rochester
101337 gold - Gerald Bokowy "chemkelly" in Illinois
101339 blue - Dean Mohr, Salt Lake City
101369 blue - James Suarez "Jim7728" in NY - the new one.
101489 blue - FLNightSky in Florida?
101526 blue - spacydee in Los Angeles, California.
101627 blue - Gregor(slo) in Slovenia (the new replacement scope)
101680 blue - Bill "Bonco" in Fla. Not sick.
101742 blue - "EmielVeldhuis" in Zwolle, Netherlands, new scope, best contrast.
101860 blue - Trevor Durity in Galway, Eire. The replacement scope.
101976 blue - Bill "Downward Bound" in Seattle.
101978 blue? - "Tarsier"
102xxx clear-blue/sick/bubbles - (brand new in box - Adorama NYC) - Steven Kim "kimsc321" in NJ
102024 clear-blue/sick/bubbles - (brand new in box - #2 Adorama NYC) - Steven Kim "kimsc321" in NJ, bubbles are very small.
102196 blue - Adam "soreneck" in Toronto
102228 blue - "omahaastro" in Omaha. No bubbles.
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The first group are the ones that had the problem. Reflective blue lenses, one transparent...
The second group are the gold ones.
The last group are the new type, with blue lenses (transparent). Not sick.
If your PST or BF is sick, call Coronado/Meade:
1 (800) 626-3233 - Dave Wiggins ext 6289
Wayne.Motonaga@meade.com -- Not actually in the repair dept. Told Chris to "Be patient." :-(
Eddie Salgado -- "Very helpful"
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Edited by Richard B. Drumm (03/01/07 09:13 PM)
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BRCoz
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Well I received my pst back on Friday. I had only a few mins to view. It was gone for about 4 weeks. #96144
Bruce
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Richard B. Drumm
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Bruce:
Repaired with a blue objective, I presume? Did your paperwork refer to etalon repair as well?
Rich
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Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocs
Coronado Ha PST
President, Charlottesville Astronomical Society
IOTA member
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BRCoz
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Richard,
On the notes it said, "replace objective lens + ITF tested clean optics. It has the clear blue objective. The tuning ring seems smoother and I now do not have to turn the ring near lock for the good stuff to show. It is now near the center of the tuning. I only had a few mins to check the view.
Bruce
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WO ZS80FD 10th Anniversary
FS102, AR5, APM/TMB 130
102 Apex, 8" Meade LX10, C11
PST
GM8, G11 & ASGT
Denk Standard, 25x100 binos
30D, 10D, AE-1, OM1
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Richard B. Drumm
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Ya know, I'll bet I'm wrong on a bunch of the items there, I've got it as "repaired with blue objective & ITF/etalon" because I thought that new etalons were being installed too. I'll bet that the etalons are only adjusted and NOT replaced on everybody's scope. It's starting to make more sense...
Whatta you all say out there? Do you have NEW etalons, or re-tuned ones?
Rich
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Orion Atlas 10 (10" Newt on an equatorial mount)
Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocs
Coronado Ha PST
President, Charlottesville Astronomical Society
IOTA member
38° 10' 57"N, 78° 23' 09"W
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BRCoz
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I am going to guess mine (ITF/etalon) was adjusted by the notes from Meade. If the others can report what their paperwork said.
Thanks Rich for keeping this list.
Bruce
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60mm AP guide scope
WO ZS80FD 10th Anniversary
FS102, AR5, APM/TMB 130
102 Apex, 8" Meade LX10, C11
PST
GM8, G11 & ASGT
Denk Standard, 25x100 binos
30D, 10D, AE-1, OM1
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Joplin Motisher
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I got my PST # 98569 back from Meade on 2/23/07 (took 30 days including shipping both ways). I had received it new from Astronomics on 9/20/05. This one had a minor case of "rust" but it was visible when compared to another, slighly newer PST. It came back with a clear blue lens & the tuning mechanism works better (closer to center of travel.) In the notes section it reads: " Replace objective lens + ITF TESTED clean optics"
Joplin
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Richard B. Drumm
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Thanks, Joplin! I edited the latest list to show your scope. I'll bet that they are replacing the objectives and testing/tuning the ITFs and not replacing the ITFs. If I get a couple more confirmations of this I'll change ALL the references in the list to read accurately.
BTW, welcome to Cloudy Nights!
Rich
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Orion Atlas 10 (10" Newt on an equatorial mount)
Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocs
Coronado Ha PST
President, Charlottesville Astronomical Society
IOTA member
38° 10' 57"N, 78° 23' 09"W
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