[Boatanchors] Parts - was RS rant

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi,

I have finally found parts that I want/need available at Mouser. I had
been trying to wade through "navigation" - aka roadblock - software
search tools at Digikey. When I finally found a couple of the things I
want, Digikey had them listed as being out of stock with waits estimated
up to 90 days! Very discouraging.

Mouser's roadblock software yielded a little more easily AND they have
the parts I want at prices I think are reasonable - even surprisingly
low! I made one phone call to them just for a little help with their
'roadblock' and that young lady on the phone acted as if the survival of
the company depended on my little purchases! It's really hard to find
service like THAT! I will be back at Mouser as my first stop.

The search tools on those sites is maybe akin to all those "software
menus" on the latest, "greatest" radios. Lots of crap to wade through to
find the button you want. I thought the front panel of a Kenwood 820 was
"busy"! <evil grin>

73,

Bill  KU8H