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Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
- 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 |
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 |
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, 4 Jul 2003 12:40:15 -0400, NEWS GROUPS hath writ:
They should take the word "Radio" out of the name of the stores. The store name should be "Shack." Sounds appropriate to me. "Made in China Shack" |
On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 12:40:15 -0400, NEWS GROUPS hath writ:
They should take the word "Radio" out of the name of the stores. The store name should be "Shack." Sounds appropriate to me. "Made in China Shack" |
You can read about the history of RadioShack here -
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com.../history.shtml Interesting that Charles Tandy bought RadioShack in 1963 for only $300,000. Turned out to be a pretty good investment! Dick On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:29:39 GMT, Robert Hawk wrote: A far cry from the Origional "radio shack" locaited on commonwealth ave in boston.. the origional store sold good american radio's.. Radio Shack is now nothing more then an outlet store for Overpriced slingawhore knock off's and JUNK.. Just MY Opinion.. Bob |
You can read about the history of RadioShack here -
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com.../history.shtml Interesting that Charles Tandy bought RadioShack in 1963 for only $300,000. Turned out to be a pretty good investment! Dick On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:29:39 GMT, Robert Hawk wrote: A far cry from the Origional "radio shack" locaited on commonwealth ave in boston.. the origional store sold good american radio's.. Radio Shack is now nothing more then an outlet store for Overpriced slingawhore knock off's and JUNK.. Just MY Opinion.. Bob |
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Dick wrote: You can read about the history of RadioShack here - http://www.radioshackcorporation.com.../history.shtml Interesting that Charles Tandy bought RadioShack in 1963 for only $300,000. Turned out to be a pretty good investment! Dick On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:29:39 GMT, Robert Hawk wrote: A far cry from the Origional "radio shack" locaited on commonwealth ave in boston.. the origional store sold good american radio's.. Radio Shack is now nothing more then an outlet store for Overpriced slingawhore knock off's and JUNK.. Just MY Opinion.. Bob Actually I don't give a rip if Radio Shack sells ham radios or not. I would miss the resistors, capacitors, relays and other misc electronic parts they sell. I hope that stays. By the way I still have an old original Radio Shack catalog before Tandy bought them out. 73 Dale, K9VUJ -- Dale J. Bloomington, Minnesota E-mail: |
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Dick wrote: You can read about the history of RadioShack here - http://www.radioshackcorporation.com.../history.shtml Interesting that Charles Tandy bought RadioShack in 1963 for only $300,000. Turned out to be a pretty good investment! Dick On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 14:29:39 GMT, Robert Hawk wrote: A far cry from the Origional "radio shack" locaited on commonwealth ave in boston.. the origional store sold good american radio's.. Radio Shack is now nothing more then an outlet store for Overpriced slingawhore knock off's and JUNK.. Just MY Opinion.. Bob Actually I don't give a rip if Radio Shack sells ham radios or not. I would miss the resistors, capacitors, relays and other misc electronic parts they sell. I hope that stays. By the way I still have an old original Radio Shack catalog before Tandy bought them out. 73 Dale, K9VUJ -- Dale J. Bloomington, Minnesota E-mail: |
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Rat Shack works. It's a rat operation anyway.
John On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 12:40:15 -0400, "NEWS GROUPS" belch-spoke these words: 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 |
Rat Shack works. It's a rat operation anyway.
John On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 12:40:15 -0400, "NEWS GROUPS" belch-spoke these words: 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 |
NEWS GROUPS wrote:
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 RS has been pretty much useless to serious amateur radio ops ever since they did away with their Allied Radio (of Chigago) affiliation... 73 de W6DKN |
NEWS GROUPS wrote:
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 RS has been pretty much useless to serious amateur radio ops ever since they did away with their Allied Radio (of Chigago) affiliation... 73 de W6DKN |
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"W6DKN" wrote: NEWS GROUPS wrote: 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 RS has been pretty much useless to serious amateur radio ops ever since they did away with their Allied Radio (of Chigago) affiliation... 73 de W6DKN 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. Dale J., K9VUJ -- Dale J. Bloomington, Minnesota E-mail: |
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. |
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. |
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: |
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 |
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"Dale J. " wrote in
: 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. Speaking of Mouser, where are they located now? Dave |
"Dale J. " wrote in
: 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. Speaking of Mouser, where are they located now? Dave |
I went in there the other day looking for caps, resistors, and an
IC555 for my oscillator. I was standing at the bins looking for the IC when the sales guy approached me. I asked him where they are hiding the IC's and he said he didn't know but could get me a great deal on a cell phone. I eventually found one and that is all I really need from rs |
I went in there the other day looking for caps, resistors, and an
IC555 for my oscillator. I was standing at the bins looking for the IC when the sales guy approached me. I asked him where they are hiding the IC's and he said he didn't know but could get me a great deal on a cell phone. I eventually found one and that is all I really need from rs |
Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
They have not had a catalog in years now.
just the mail sale papers. NF7D |
Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
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Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
yes, but I told the kid at the counter ham radio had push to talk before the cell phones ! |
Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
Electronics is pretty much officially dead at
Radio Shack. They are pretty much limited to consumer appliances and toys. |
Amateur Radio now officially DEAD at Radio Shack
On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:35:50 -0700, Richard Crowley wrote:
Electronics is pretty much officially dead at Radio Shack. They are pretty much limited to consumer appliances and toys. Made-In-China, plastic, in-transit-to-the-county-landfill, lifestyle clutter. |
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