[dfwgator]

I remember when RS was the only electronics store.

I remember how eagerly I used to anticipate them coming out with new shortwave radio models. I still have my DX-370 I bought 15 years ago and it still works great.

[Hunble]

I remember when RS was the only electronics store.

At the age of 51, RadioShack was always my first source for electronics. When they created the TRS-80 computer, I purchased on. At one time, RadioShack was THE source for computer hardware.

If I needed an electrical switch, resistor or other electronic parts, RadioShack was my first choice.

Sadly, today's RadioShack stores are poor imitations of Wal-Mart, and they have forgotten their roots.

[operation clinton cleanup]

I never did the shortwave thing (due to lack of funds), but used the catalog to build many ultimate stereo systems.... on paper.