Radio Shack abandons components

From: Gary Hildebrand <ghldbrd_at_ccp.com>
Date: Tue Nov 20 10:13:38 2001

John Lawson wrote:
>
> I have seen several posts on other fora bemoaning the fact that our
> beloved Radio Shack is rapidly phasing out it's sales of carded
> components, resistors, caps, diodes, etc.
>
> I imagine this to be the case... and another blow to Enginerds and
> parts-level hobbyists not lucky enough to be near a Fry's or other
> still-functioning small-quantity parts outlet.
>
> Experimenters: Time to stock up!
>
> Cheers
>
> John


Well the trend is these days not to build anything from parts,
especially in ham radio. Even at hamfests, the interesting goodies are
disappearing, because there is no demand.

The big retailers now make more money selling stereos, satellite TV
systems and cell phone service than parats.

Back to Jim-pack and mail order.

Gary Hildebrand
Received on Tue Nov 20 2001 - 10:13:38 GMT