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    PCB board makers in USA/Canada

    I asked for USA and Canada not china. Yes I have had many boards done by pcbway but want to have done as Local as possible
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    PCB board makers in USA/Canada

    Any knowledge of any good priced PCB board makers in USA or Canada? Looking to have some pcbs made and have a found a few in USA and some do not respond. thanks in advance for the help
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    Am I doing something wrong need help?

    Update. Well was able to get the radio all tune up on am/ssb. Problem was the probes was not reading correctly. Bought some new ones and all set. thanks for all the reply's and help
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    Surface mount soldering question?

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C19G7HVW/?tag=worradfor-20 This is what I bought should be here Saturday some time
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    Surface mount soldering question?

    I watched that exact video last night and hope its not fake as I will just call Amazon for a return and what they will do is refund my money and tell me to keep the Item. Paid $18.00 with Prime shipping for 6 tubes/syringes
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    Surface mount soldering question?

    Yes I did read about it and if the color is dark its counterfeit. I think the real deal should be almost clear in color. I watched a video on Youtube last night
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    Surface mount soldering question?

    I ordered some off Amazon thanks for the info.
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    Surface mount soldering question?

    Anyone out here doing surface mount soldering. If so what are you using for flux. Im looking for a good Gel flux not the rosen core flux liquid. I see on ebay in syringes but was looking to get in a bottle. So if you are using a Gel flux what name brand. thanks for any help.
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    Radio Shack TRC490 mode switch needed.

    Nomadradio. I received the switches from the link you posted. I guess I did not look close enough. The shaft is not Knurled its smooth for a knob with a set screw. Fyi to others im going to see if the knob will fit over the shaft and then maybe drill a small hole and tap it for a set screw. I...
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    nomadradio Yes I know the resistor pack is a 4x1k resistors. the only thing i can think of is the cap is a coupling cap and value could be a 104/103 or even a 101. I will buy some or i can solder some regular caps and see what value will work in the circuit. Stinks there is no markings on the...
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    Just a thought I can plug in the module and check to see if its a zener by checking voltage on 1 side and then the other side. It could be a 5volt zener. Module plugs into a 9volt circuit and powers a ic chip thats 5 volts . So i will do that and if it is a 5volt zener great. Just the cap is...
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    the problem is the value of the cap and diode there are no markings. the cap could be a common 104 cap and the diode 1n4148 diode. Just guessing LOL
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    Thanks for the info on searching for size chart I will do that. thanks
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    If i had the schematic I could Identify the parts but I do not.
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    How to Identify these parts pictured

    So im working on a project and these parts I need some info on. How to Identify the diode part # and size surface mount. How to Identify the capacitor value and size surface mount. The resistor pack is a 102+1k value, what size is the surface mount. thanks for any info in Identifying these...
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    Small 3pole 5/6 position info needed.

    Unit 399 might be better but $11 for shipping from Taiwan. the Taiwan has 20 switches for $31.00 and $18.00 shipping so I might do that as I need more than 1. 50 would be good to start off but i'll see how the 20 work. thanks for your time and info
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    5KC/half channel mod for mb8719 or pll mc145106 info needed

    nomadradio thanks for the info I did read that out on the net but thought I might ask if there was an easier way with the MC145106. I guess I will leave it alone and stay with the 10kc mod. Doing the clarifier makes it too sensitive. On the current clarifier mod it goes down about 4 and up...
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    5KC/half channel mod for mb8719 or pll mc145106 info needed

    Has anyone tried or have directions for the pll 8719 or the pll mc145106 for a 5kc jump on the channels like half channels. Not interested in doing the clarifier expansion its already unlocked and just want to do it with the pll if possible. Been looking but not much info for a easy mod (maybe...
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    Small 3pole 5/6 position info needed.

    Im looking for some small profile 3 pole 5 or 6 position rotary switch. I searched last night and this morning on Ebay and Ali express. with no good results. I need the small profile to fit in a small part box or a radio. Any help much appreciated. here is a picture of a switch but its a 2...
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    Radio Shack TRC490 mode switch needed.

    I ordered the same from Aliexpress $3.89 per sw and $2.86 shipping so I ordered 5 sw about $23.25 for 5 sw. Ill get out my meter out and check out the current wiring and see if the switches are the same when switched to a different mode.. again thanks for the help and info