This place has a bunch of ?Affordable? Equipment but I am not familiar with the brands so can't vouch for quality.
http://sra-solder.com/product.php/6267/1
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Dirty Old Mans club Junior Auxillary
(Dirty Old Man in waiting)
Get off My Lawn.
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You get a small number of samples (Many different IC's) to test projects :)
Holding on a couple of TRF2443's (IF transievers, but might be able to use for 2 meters) for a data radio (Maybe).
I can't decide what I want. I'd like to see some old school ICs like RS had 30 years ago just to get started again.
Needed some old (obsolete) 7400-series TTL and through a bit of searching, found these guys:
http://www.bigdaddy-enterprises.com/
His prices are very reasonable. Good outfit to deal with.
"Everyone wants to be an AM Gangsta until it's time to start doing AM Gangsta shit."
Amplifier parts and related supplies, courtesy of Doug - W5GA:
http://qro-parts.com/
"Everyone wants to be an AM Gangsta until it's time to start doing AM Gangsta shit."
Want an LED replacement for your #47 pilot lamp but don't feel like paying $4+ each?
Look no further:
http://www.centsibleamusements.com/1...toplens-2.aspx
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