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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:39:36 -0500
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Their cables now, are very expensive compared to what you can do if you
look. the coax, TV or ham radio, all their coax is absolute junk if you look
at the ratings.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 3:52 PM
Subject: Radio Shack


>I have tested all sorts of batteries on various products.  In fact, I hate
> using anything that won't run on a battery any more.  So, as I say, I have
> tried all types of batteries and find the RS batteries to last longer than
> most other national brands.  Yes, I love Metal Hydride batteries but hate
> having to fiddle around charging them.  I have had excellent luck with
> talking watches from RS, nice reasonable headphones, burglar alarms,
> miniature battery powered microphones that offered amazing quality for the
> price, tripods for roof mounted antennas, push up telescoping masts to
> hang
> wire antennas off of, mixer boards, all types of cables and connectors and
> adapters, as well as a variety of all sorts of electronic gear over the
> years.  Shoot, for my pocketbook, I actually like RS and most of their
> products.  I used to refuse going to RS in the earlier days due to their
> poorly trained people and that still is a problem to some degree but the
> products have certainly improved over the years.  Nothing lasts very long
> these days it would seem, however, so forget buying the warrantees.
>
> Phil,
> K0NX
>

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