RadioShack Looking for Suggestions for DIY Parts

[ARRL]

Back in the day, RadioShack was the first place many of us looked for parts. QST construction projects routinely referenced RS part numbers, and the Shack even sold 10 and 2 meter transceivers.

What goes around comes around, and RadioShack is now looking for input from us, as members of the larger DIY community, on parts we’d like to see them carry. There’s a video explaining what they’re lookin...





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[AudioShockwav]

Wow, that is a switch, look here
The Shack® Blog | RadioShack & The DIY Community: You Talked, We're Listening


73
Jeff

 

[radiofreak]

The Phone Shack change, like that's going to happen. op:

 

[Blue Jay]

I won't hold my breath or bet the rent check that it will change from Rat Shack to Radio Shack.

 

[unit_399]

The last two posts by Radiofreak and BlueJay are perfect examples of why RS is looking to return to its roots as a local parts house for DIYers. Project builders comprised a large part of their customer base years ago, but as their parts inventory dwindled, so did their customer count. FINALLY, they've realized that they are never gonna make it in cell phone sales, and are looking to go back to what made them successful in the first place. Let's help them with useful suggestions, as this will only help us DIY- types in the future.

- 399

 

[Happy_Hamer]

Wow, that is a switch, look here
The Shack® Blog | RadioShack & The DIY Community: You Talked, We're Listening


73
Jeff

I cant get that link to open

 

[AudioShockwav]

I cant get that link to open

The Shack® Blog | RadioShack & The DIY Community: You Talked, We're Listening

Try this Bill........



73
Jeff

 

[AudioShockwav]

Let's help them with useful suggestions, as this will only help us DIY- types in the future.

I Agree!


73
Jeff