Yes, now they only sell toys, cell phones and Direct TV systems.
"Howard" wrote in message
om...
Recent visits to my local Radio Shack for even the most simple
components has left me disappointed. Recently I had the need for 5
10uf electrolytics at any voltage really, and could not find them at 3
local stores.

There used to be a selection of 25 or so IC's that were widely used
and popular...no more tho.

Even a simple LM386 could not be found around here.

Also, the parts are now being jammed into these ugly parts bins as if
to hide them from view.

Is this the same situation where you live?

One manager mentioned that components are no longer a real concern of
management and that he is under the impression that "parts" are on the
way out soon.

Wouldn't that just be the way...the old local electronics places are
out of business, and the Shack eliminates their parts. They sure do
have answers, don't they?

de WA2AFD

They sure do have answers, don't they?

de WA2AFD

Yes, and most of them are wrong!

73, John - K6QQ

John Moriarity wrote:

They sure do have answers, don't they?

de WA2AFD

Yes, and most of them are wrong!

73, John - K6QQ

Besides, their parts were and always have been complete crap anyways, so not
a great loss really...

Larry VE7EA
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Yes, but even crap on a late Sunday afternoon when the project demo was due on
Monday morning was a blessing...

Jim


-Besides, their parts were and always have been complete crap anyways, so not
-a great loss really...


Jim Weir, VP Eng. RST Eng. WX6RST
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Besides, their parts were and always have been complete crap anyways, so not
a great loss really...

Larry, I have been buying electronic components from Radio Shack for 40 years,
and I can't say I got any that were complete c***. They all worked, isn't that
what you get them for?
Radio Shack doesn't manufacture any of the parts they sell, they repackage
OEM parts and resell. They cost more, and the people working there know little
or nothing about the parts section. But the parts work.
As another poster pointed out, they are mighty handy for the odd part to meet
some deadline, or if you are just trying to finish your latest weekend creation
and need a 1N4007, and a 10k 1/4 watt in a hurry. I would never use them as
the major parts supplier for anything but the smallest of projects. I would
consider them getting out of the parts business a loss.
73 Gary N4AST

JGBOYLES wrote:

Besides, their parts were and always have been complete crap anyways, so not
a great loss really...

Larry, I have been buying electronic components from Radio Shack for 40 years,
and I can't say I got any that were complete c***. They all worked, isn't that
what you get them for?
Radio Shack doesn't manufacture any of the parts they sell, they repackage
OEM parts and resell. They cost more, and the people working there know little
or nothing about the parts section. But the parts work.
As another poster pointed out, they are mighty handy for the odd part to meet
some deadline, or if you are just trying to finish your latest weekend creation
and need a 1N4007, and a 10k 1/4 watt in a hurry. I would never use them as
the major parts supplier for anything but the smallest of projects. I would
consider them getting out of the parts business a loss.
73 Gary N4AST

Well.

Here in Canada, they got out of the small parts business years ago. HOWEVER,
the parts can still be bought on-line at RatShack (as they are known here). But
who wants to buy just one IC or transistor or resistor to finish that project on
line.
Now, would you believe, they are finally starting to stock a few small parts once
again ?
I needed two 1N34A diodes last week to repair an antenna tuner for a friend.
My stock was nil, so on the off chance, I called Radio Shack. Sure enough, they
are back on the shelves again, at 10 for about 4 bucks including the 15 % tax.
What I can't find locally is two small dial lamps to replace the ones in a Yaesu
FT-212RH. Radio shack has 12 volt bulbs, Yaesu used 9 volt bulbs. No hobby
type stores here stock anything other than 14 volt bulbs.

In Canada, it's very hard top get small quantities of small parts even when you
can find someone that has what you need. I needed 7 zener diodes to do a project
and had to buy a minimum order of 500. Good thing they were only 7 cents each.

7 3
Reed - VE1NU

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Look up Hosfelt Electronics. They carry those small lamps I believe. I bought some for my 212RH and I believe it was them I bought them from. You want the "Microwheat" bulbs.. I think that is what they are called. Or maybe mini wheat as the wheats are small in their own right. They are out there to be found though from regular parts places. SM.
"Claudia & Reed Park" wrote in message ...

JGBOYLES wrote:

Besides, their parts were and always have been complete crap anyways, so not
a great loss really...
Larry, I have been buying electronic components from Radio Shack for 40 years,
and I can't say I got any that were complete c***. They all worked, isn't that
what you get them for?
Radio Shack doesn't manufacture any of the parts they sell, they repackage
OEM parts and resell. They cost more, and the people working there know little
or nothing about the parts section. But the parts work.
As another poster pointed out, they are mighty handy for the odd part to meet
some deadline, or if you are just trying to finish your latest weekend creation
and need a 1N4007, and a 10k 1/4 watt in a hurry. I would never use them as
the major parts supplier for anything but the smallest of projects. I would
consider them getting out of the parts business a loss.
73 Gary N4AST

Well.
Here in Canada, they got out of the small parts business years ago. HOWEVER,
the parts can still be bought on-line at RatShack (as they are known here). But
who wants to buy just one IC or transistor or resistor to finish that project on line.
Now, would you believe, they are finally starting to stock a few small parts once again ?
I needed two 1N34A diodes last week to repair an antenna tuner for a friend.
My stock was nil, so on the off chance, I called Radio Shack. Sure enough, they
are back on the shelves again, at 10 for about 4 bucks including the 15 % tax.
What I can't find locally is two small dial lamps to replace the ones in a Yaesu
FT-212RH. Radio shack has 12 volt bulbs, Yaesu used 9 volt bulbs. No hobby
type stores here stock anything other than 14 volt bulbs.

In Canada, it's very hard top get small quantities of small parts even when you
can find someone that has what you need. I needed 7 zener diodes to do a project
and had to buy a minimum order of 500. Good thing they were only 7 cents each.

7 3
Reed - VE1NU

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Northern Electric R8119A receivers of WW2.

Scanman wrote:

Look up Hosfelt Electronics. They carry those small lamps I believe. I bought
some for my 212RH and I believe it was them I bought them from. You want the
"Microwheat" bulbs.. I think that is what they are called. Or maybe mini wheat
as the wheats are small in their own right. They are out there to be found
though from regular parts places. SM.

Just got back inside form the minus 42 (wind chill temperature) degree outside.
Tried a local electronic repair place in town and found the lamps I was looking
for.
Also found that they sell other electronic stuff. Nothing on display, one has to
ask
at the front counter, but what the heck. At least I now know they have parts
and will sell in lots of one, or more. :-)

Hard to believe just how small some lamps can get. Grain of wheat, grain
of rice and grain of sand. The one in my digital watch is so small it looks like

a swollen spot on a piece of human hair.

7 3 to all
Reed - VE1NU

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Northern Electric R8119A receivers of WW2.

Reed, Digikey has a warehouse in Winnapeg that they service Canada
from, also a catalog with Canadian pricing on line.

http://dkc1.digikey.com/ca/digihome.html

There is a $6.50 handling charge on orders less than $32 something
bucks, plus shipping of course. I've used them a few times, they ship
purolater, it arrives within a few days. of course, you could drive
down to Dartmouth & give your buisness to RAE or Jentronics but they
probably won't have the stuff you want in stock anyhow.

Not the perfect solution but this is the world we live in -


On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:20:01 GMT, Claudia & Reed Park
wrote:


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In Canada, it's very hard top get small quantities of small parts even when you
can find someone that has what you need. I needed 7 zener diodes to do a project
and had to buy a minimum order of 500. Good thing they were only 7 cents each.

7 3
Reed - VE1NU

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Northern Electric R8119A receivers of WW2.

Howard Eisenhauer wrote:

Reed, Digikey has a warehouse in Winnapeg that they service Canada
from, also a catalog with Canadian pricing on line.

http://dkc1.digikey.com/ca/digihome.html

Thanks Howard.

There is a $6.50 handling charge on orders less than $32 something
bucks, plus shipping of course. I've used them a few times, they ship
purolater, it arrives within a few days.

Purolator is most acceptable. Have always had good experiences with
both Purolator and the Post Office. Now, UPS is something else.

of course, you could drive
down to Dartmouth & give your buisness to RAE or Jentronics but they
probably won't have the stuff you want in stock anyhow.

They are also 3 hours away from here. Hard to believe, that at one time,
CamGuard and RAE were both in Moncton which is only about 10 minutes
from where I live (at rush hour).

Not the perfect solution but this is the world we live in -

You are so right.


7 3
Reed - VE1NU

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Thanks to all that have made comments and replies. Your input
has been appreciated.