John Smith wrote:
"That argument may be true. Could you name something made in the USA so
I could check it out?"

You may not want to check out with it. I bought a field-effect Heathkit
dipper at a hamfest and it needed a 9-volt battery. Fry`s Electronics
was having a made in USA Energizer battery sale so I bought a 9V
two-pack for $5.89. Next time I`ll buy Panasonic or Sony batteries at
the 99-Cent Store.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI