I am guessing that you have had problems in this area? (Pretty insightful of me, eh?)
I haven't had issues in that area but I can see where the locking screw could be a problem. I personally would have gone with some sort of pin with a spring rather than the screw but nobody asked me.
That being said I think just about everyone here would agree that Marshall is really good with support so why not send them an email or give a call? I would be interested to hear if other people have had this problem.
Ron N1WT Vermont
My handle fell off. Its lost in the woods forever. I just don't use a handle anymore.
Jason N
I was using mine yesterday and the handle fell off; I have trouble getting the attachment tight enough, the way it's designed and the way my fingers don't function well in the cold. Once tightened as much as I can get it, it still feels unstable during a carry of any distance, so I keep holstering it, taking it out, holstering it...I'd hate to have to resort to gorilla tape! /jo
Jo Turley
Hi Ron, Jason & Jo - the problem I have found is the handle is a two-piece design with the plastic/dieldrin handle affixed to a metal section that then slides into the receiver itself. The plastic comes away from the metal & clearly a one-piece design would erase this issue.
Gerry x
Gerry Plant
Perhaps but that would be a bit of a challenge. If the handle was 100% plastic either the fingers that lock with the case would wear out or it could crack if you hit it on something. If the handle was 100% metal it would be very cold.
Are you saying that the plastic part came off or separated from the metal part? THAT is a really odd failure.
That problem could be solved by using machine screws and nylon insert lock nuts instead of self tapping screws to put the two halves together.
Ron N1WT Vermont
For those who may be interested, we added a few illustrative pictures here.
RB
Robert - that's very generous of you; in my case, it's not the handle that's 100% at fault, but my small, old, cold sensitive hands & fingers! However, the new handle looks like it would make holding the receiver easier for me. So, I'd like to try it, but am certainly willing to pay for it. /jo
Jo Turley
I have zero complaints other then the handle falling off while it was holstered on my back. Sorry if this came across as negative to marshall I was curious if this small issue was more common. I assume for me the thumb screw got knocked loose and in running up and down ravines it wiggled off. The reciever works without a handle just fine and I didn't want to purchase a replacement so I went without. As for a replacement if your offering im recieving. It's a comfort to know that there are still honorable company's and good people out there. I'll be adding two new marshall transmitters this year and plan on sticking with the best for good. Thanks Marshall.
Jason N
Thanks Robert I appreciate the offer - unfortunately I've already shelled out £30 odd on a replacement from Steve Lea in the past year.
Gerry Scott Plant
29 Far Ridding,
Gnosall,
Stafford
ST20 0DW
England
P.S. I still have the old handle here if you'd like to see it. I ended up having to put oversize screws in it to make it hold until I could replace it. NB I do use telemetry rather often!
Gerry Plant
OK, very good. Yes, it would really help to see your defective handle and we'd obviously replace it under warranty.
Although, if you are by chance coming to the Falconer's Fair, we'll see you there next week, and can give you one of the new handles in person. Maybe bring yours with you?
Last edited by RLBagley; 04-30-2013 at 07:23 PM. Reason: clarity
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