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In article , gumby
wrote: Hi, A few of the local rs stores here in raleigh nc are very good, many hams will work there during holiday season and one is managed by a current ham. The only turn off is I forget to stop at an atm so I can pay cash and not use any plastic so they can't track me ! I like http://mouser.com for most stuff, no min. order and FAST ship, and if I can wait, http://allcorp.com for misc cables and items. 73 gumby Radio Shack has parts that I cannot obtain without mail order or driving quite some miles. I have a RS store only two miles from my home and that makes it real good when I need a resitor or cap for a project. I don't think Radio Shack is useless and I'm a serious ham for 43 years. I use Mouser also, but when I only need one or two resistors which I may not have in my inventory Radio Shack usually comes thru. Hey, its a good thing..... Dale J. -- Dale J. Bloomington, Minnesota E-mail: |
On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 23:01:09 GMT, Alan Beagley
wrote: "You got questions, we got blank stares" was somebody's version. You've got questions, we've got batteries." Actually, a ham friend, a EE who has been out of work a while, recently started working at a RS, so that have at least one employee who knows electronics and ham radio. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 23:01:09 GMT, Alan Beagley
wrote: "You got questions, we got blank stares" was somebody's version. You've got questions, we've got batteries." Actually, a ham friend, a EE who has been out of work a while, recently started working at a RS, so that have at least one employee who knows electronics and ham radio. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
How about Cellular Shack or Satellite TV Shack?
NEWS GROUPS wrote in message ... Hmmm. They should take the word "Radio" out of the name of the stores. The store name should be "Shack." Sounds appropriate to me. Cheers, Al Link K4ICL wrote in message ... - it looks like amateur radio is now officially dead at Radio Shack - the company no longer lists any transceivers, and appears to have dropped its only HT from the on-line catalog - there are still some accessories for sale, but all seem to be third-party - it looks like the sell-off (which began several years ago) is now complete: no HTs, no mobile VHF/HF units, and no more amateur radios - but you can get your NASCAR scanner, belt accessories and headphones! (and a cellphone and satellite TV service) whoo hoo! :P |
How about Cellular Shack or Satellite TV Shack?
NEWS GROUPS wrote in message ... Hmmm. They should take the word "Radio" out of the name of the stores. The store name should be "Shack." Sounds appropriate to me. Cheers, Al Link K4ICL wrote in message ... - it looks like amateur radio is now officially dead at Radio Shack - the company no longer lists any transceivers, and appears to have dropped its only HT from the on-line catalog - there are still some accessories for sale, but all seem to be third-party - it looks like the sell-off (which began several years ago) is now complete: no HTs, no mobile VHF/HF units, and no more amateur radios - but you can get your NASCAR scanner, belt accessories and headphones! (and a cellphone and satellite TV service) whoo hoo! :P |
On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:09:30 -0500, Bob Miller
wrote: On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 12:28:24 GMT, wrote: - it looks like amateur radio is now officially dead at Radio Shack - the company no longer lists any transceivers, and appears to have dropped its only HT from the on-line catalog Given the proliferation of mail order ham radio stores and their competitive pricing, and the fact that few Radio Shack employees can meet the "you got questions, we got answers" brag in regard to ham radio, I wouldn't be surprised if RS gave it up. On the other hand, maybe they're simply cleaning out stock for the publication of their next catalog... Bob k5qwg The story given by emplyees here is that they have dropped all HAM band equipment and have no plans to get any more. Most of it was relabeled Japanese gear anyway, so why not go to HRO or one of the other mail order shops for it. I actually buy most of my equipment at hamfests. With six per year within an hour's drive, I get quite a good selection. I hang on to business cards from the displays in case I need something in between. It helps to keep the better dealers interested in the 'fests. Bob McConnell N2SPP |
On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:09:30 -0500, Bob Miller
wrote: On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 12:28:24 GMT, wrote: - it looks like amateur radio is now officially dead at Radio Shack - the company no longer lists any transceivers, and appears to have dropped its only HT from the on-line catalog Given the proliferation of mail order ham radio stores and their competitive pricing, and the fact that few Radio Shack employees can meet the "you got questions, we got answers" brag in regard to ham radio, I wouldn't be surprised if RS gave it up. On the other hand, maybe they're simply cleaning out stock for the publication of their next catalog... Bob k5qwg The story given by emplyees here is that they have dropped all HAM band equipment and have no plans to get any more. Most of it was relabeled Japanese gear anyway, so why not go to HRO or one of the other mail order shops for it. I actually buy most of my equipment at hamfests. With six per year within an hour's drive, I get quite a good selection. I hang on to business cards from the displays in case I need something in between. It helps to keep the better dealers interested in the 'fests. Bob McConnell N2SPP |
You mean Radio Shack is still open? (LOL)
Shoot..I NEVER go there ..unless I need parts (that's ALL they are good for) TexasSteven N5YEO |
You mean Radio Shack is still open? (LOL)
Shoot..I NEVER go there ..unless I need parts (that's ALL they are good for) TexasSteven N5YEO |
or, Shack of sit.
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