Thread: Whatever Happened to the Electronics Hobbyist?
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Old August 5th 07, 05:15 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.moderated
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Default Whatever Happened to the Electronics Hobbyist?

"Paul W. Schleck" wrote in message
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"Whatever Happened to the Electronics Hobbyist?"


Part (not all) of the allure of kits and homebrewing was "I can build it cheaper
than buying". The price of labor has gone down as a percentage of manufacturing
costs, so purchased-ready-built has gone down over the years.

73, BGO



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