On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:51:36 -0000, "Dave" wrote:

is dick smith electronics still in business?? i bought a couple rdf kits

Yes, they were purchased by a grocery chain and have pretty much
abandonded amateur radio products, focussing more on consumer
electronics with electronic components available in the larger stores
(for the moment).

They also own Tandy in Oz, so Tandy stocks are near identical to Dick
Smith (less the electronic components).

Owen
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