They used to have electronic parts, stuff for the builder and ham radio operator.

Yup, but unfortunately electronic hobbyists and ham radio operators were the geeks of the 50's and 60's. They actually knew and learned something. Todays geeks salivate over computers and owning high tech gadgets like Blackberry camera phones and iPods. Changing the focus of Radio Shack was the only way to stay in business.

-Hal

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