R-pod Owners Forum : I Miss Radio Shack! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : I Miss Radio Shack! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:08:55 +0000 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:09:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10548 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ I Miss Radio Shack! : The guy that owned the Radio Shack... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=100496#100496 Author: RobnCari
Subject: 10548
Posted: 05 Oct 2017 at 5:09pm

The guy that owned the Radio Shack franchise just changed the name of his stores. He gets to put what he wants on the shelves and now he has no franchise fee.]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:09:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=100496#100496 I Miss Radio Shack! : I built a few Heathkit kits when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98960#98960 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10548
Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 7:35pm

I built a few Heathkit kits when I was a kid. A lot of fun, and the solder flux probably didn't kill too many brain cells... Cry]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:35:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98960#98960 I Miss Radio Shack! : Heathkit a name from the past... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98957#98957 Author: osage
Subject: 10548
Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 7:26pm

Heathkit a name from the past     wow just a few more flash back and I will be out of hear.  ]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:26:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98957#98957 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by fwunder Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98640#98640 Author: Guests
Subject: 10548
Posted: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by fwunder


Originally posted by David

 I'm on a roll, Fred! 

Sometimes this place has good deals on things:

All Electronics


Keep 'em coming, David! The only problem is...
It's keeping me away from my other project:
fred



I have not looked at Popular Mechanics in quite some time. I thoroughly enjoyed the magazine but, I realized that I can get myself in plenty of trouble (with projects) without their help.    ]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:13:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98640#98640 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by DavidI'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98577#98577 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10548
Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by David

 I'm on a roll, Fred! 

Sometimes this place has good deals on things:

All Electronics


Keep 'em coming, David! The only problem is...

It's keeping me away from my other project:



fred


]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:21:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98577#98577 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by furpodOh,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98550#98550 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 7:05pm

Originally posted by furpod

Oh, forgot, also a Pioneer "rotisserie" CD player.. 5 discs.. that's like music forever...
We still have our Sony equivalent to the 5-disc player. One load on shuffle is all you need for several hours of entertainment.]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:05:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98550#98550 I Miss Radio Shack! : <<<<----- Still... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98545#98545 Author: furpod
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 5:09pm

<<<<-----  Still owns, and it works, a Harman Kardon Citation II, a "newer" 825 preamp, with a Marantz True Stereo Tuner, and a Nakamichi Dragon tape deck, powering some Klipsch Horn Loaded towers, KG40's. In the bedroom... LOL

Oh, forgot, also a Pioneer "rotisserie" CD player.. 5 discs.. that's like music forever...
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:09:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98545#98545 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by DavidAhh...the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98544#98544 Author: DavMar
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 4:59pm

Originally posted by David


Ahh...the smell of solder smoke! It gets in your blood.....and makes you crazy!   

Do you remember taking tubes to the local drug store and testing them on their machine?


David, what makes you crazy is the lead you inhailed from the rosin lead core solder of days gone by. Cry

I wonder what happened to all those tube checkers that use to be at the drug stores? I guess someone is auctioning them off for big money? LOL
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98544#98544 I Miss Radio Shack! : I&#039;m on a roll, Fred! Sometimes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98535#98535 Author: Guests
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 2:53pm



I'm on a roll, Fred!

Sometimes this place has good deals on things:

All Electronics


]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:53:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98535#98535 I Miss Radio Shack! : I just remembered (Fred).......... You... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98532#98532 Author: Guests
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 2:02pm


I just remembered (Fred)..........

You may yet be able to get those Radio Shack items that you've always longed for! They had "auction #1" last month. This implies there will be further auctions????

Myself, I'm not sure that I want to pay the bid prices for something like an old TRS-80 computer. 5 1/4" floppies are getting hard to find. Some of the bidding was unbelievable.

Proving once again that people will bid outrageous sums of money for darned near anything. ( I think that is Flea-Bay's business model)




Radio Shack auction]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:02:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98532#98532 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by CharlieM Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98527#98527 Author: Guests
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 1:19pm

Originally posted by CharlieM


Originally posted by fwunder

........... I started this thread with the thought there might be an old (Heathkit days) electronics geezer or two here about .........
fred
Yes, Fred, there are a few of us who grew up with 6L6s, 5Y3s, 6K7s and 5 tube AC/DC radios. We just moved back to CO and there is still an actual Radio Shack here. Haven't been in yet so don't know if it's real or just a cellphone shop, but I'm hoping.


Yes, another one here! It was a sad day when Heathkit went away. Someone "bought" the name and introduced a small kit or two (very expensive). However, I haven't seen or heard anything about them in about one year.

Ahh...the smell of solder smoke! It gets in your blood.....and makes you crazy!   

Do you remember taking tubes to the local drug store and testing them on their machine?




https://www.heathkit.com/]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:19:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98527#98527 I Miss Radio Shack! : No. &#034;It is a scholarship... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98525#98525 Author: eye95
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 12:47pm

No. "It is a scholarship program."

Name that movie.
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:47:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98525#98525 I Miss Radio Shack! : Is this Miss Radio Shack a beauty... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98524#98524 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 12:44pm

Is this Miss Radio Shack a beauty contest?]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:44:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98524#98524 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by CharlieM Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98520#98520 Author: DavMar
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 11:17am

Originally posted by CharlieM

Originally posted by fwunder


........... I started this thread with the thought there might be an old (Heathkit days) electronics geezer or two here about .........

fred

Yes, Fred, there are a few of us who grew up with 6L6s, 5Y3s, 6K7s and 5 tube AC/DC radios. We just moved back to CO and there is still an actual Radio Shack here. Haven't been in yet so don't know if it's real or just a cellphone shop, but I'm hoping.


Yes, there are still a few of us around that remember the glow of vacuum tubes. I still miss working on high powered transmitters using a Klystron tube. As for Radio Shack I'm afraid you'll be disappointed and  be lucky if you find a bin with a few drawers of electronic components for sale. One thing you can always check on if your near a big town is if there still is a store that carries discrete components. Use to be they were everywhere but now there few here and there. Cry]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:17:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98520#98520 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by fwunder.............. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98513#98513 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 10:45am

Originally posted by fwunder


........... I started this thread with the thought there might be an old (Heathkit days) electronics geezer or two here about .........

fred

Yes, Fred, there are a few of us who grew up with 6L6s, 5Y3s, 6K7s and 5 tube AC/DC radios. We just moved back to CO and there is still an actual Radio Shack here. Haven't been in yet so don't know if it's real or just a cellphone shop, but I'm hoping.
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:45:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98513#98513 I Miss Radio Shack! : Thanks David. On the list!TT,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98506#98506 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 7:48am

Thanks David. On the list!

TT, I started this thread with the thought there might be an old (Heathkit days) electronics geezer or two here about to go. Please pass my contact info to grandkids... Star

fred
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:48:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98506#98506 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by fwunderI&#039;ve... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98503#98503 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 7:31am

Originally posted by fwunder

I've been ordering a few things from Ebay. Mouser looks like they got the best stuff, but the shipping is crazy if you just want a couple of components. Diode is $0.50. Shipping is $5.00. Radio Shack offers free shipping for $15.00 or more, but that's like 5 solar panel voltage regulators! I just want to build one.

fred
That's what I always disliked about Radio Shack.  You couldn't just get one of anything.  Who needs 5 solar panel voltage regulators??  You need one capacitor but you have to buy at least 3.  What happens to that extra stuff?  Your kids throw it away when they clean out your shop after you die.

It was better than not being able to get that stuff at all.  I miss Radio Shack too.  Sometimes.

TT
]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:31:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98503#98503 I Miss Radio Shack! : Jameco Electronics may interest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98500#98500 Author: Guests
Subject: 10548
Posted: 25 Aug 2017 at 6:22am


Jameco Electronics may interest you:

Jameco

If you get on their emailing list, they offer specials and some projects.]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 06:22:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98500#98500 I Miss Radio Shack! : I&#039;ve been ordering a few... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98484#98484 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10548
Posted: 24 Aug 2017 at 7:34pm

I've been ordering a few things from Ebay. Mouser looks like they got the best stuff, but the shipping is crazy if you just want a couple of components. Diode is $0.50. Shipping is $5.00. Radio Shack offers free shipping for $15.00 or more, but that's like 5 solar panel voltage regulators! I just want to build one.

fred
]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:34:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98484#98484 I Miss Radio Shack! : Radio Shack hit the dumpers when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98385#98385 Author: DavMar
Subject: 10548
Posted: 23 Aug 2017 at 2:34pm

Radio Shack hit the dumpers when it decided to nix the electronic parts and go into consumer electronics and cell phones, once they did that it was straight downhill IMHO.

I long for the days when I could just run down to the 'Shack' for a diode or capacitor I needed. Now its order from Mouser, Digikey, and so forth and wait...bummer!
]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:34:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98385#98385 I Miss Radio Shack! : Originally posted by GlueGuyOut... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98357#98357 Author: furpod
Subject: 10548
Posted: 23 Aug 2017 at 7:43am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Out here we have a place called Fry's. They used to be a grocery store, then they morphed. One aisle is potato chips, the next is computer chips. They have pretty much everything that Radio Shack used to carry, and then some.


True story.

Wish we had them back here. When I get back to my parents place, I always try to make a couple hours room in my schedule to go wander at Fry's over in Natomas...
]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 07:43:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98357#98357 I Miss Radio Shack! : Out here we have a place called... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98351#98351 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10548
Posted: 23 Aug 2017 at 1:23am

Out here we have a place called Fry's. They used to be a grocery store, then they morphed. One aisle is potato chips, the next is computer chips. They have pretty much everything that Radio Shack used to carry, and then some.]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:23:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98351#98351 I Miss Radio Shack! : Yeah, so now I decide to learn... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10548&PID=98337#98337 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10548
Posted: 22 Aug 2017 at 8:14pm

Yeah, so now I decide to learn myself building small electronic circuits. I got my breadboards, a box full of resistors, ordered a few capacitors and even some LM317 voltage regulators. I can do a littler soldering and know how to use a multimeter. I can even read a basic schematic. Fun stuff for an old fart! 

Problem is...I'm an old rookie and sometimes I need just the right capacitor or wire or solder or pot or LED and I don't want to order ten and I want it now because, at my age, if I have to wait for mail order I will forget what I needed it for! Guy at Home Depot laughed at me when I asked where I could find some 22 gauge solid core wire so I could make my own breadboard jumpers. "You need to scale up your projects", he said.

I miss Radio Shack!

fred
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