Topband: Core Mix Revisited

[Greg - ZL3IX]

> To buy ferrites, see the distributor's section of the Fair-Rite website. 
> But don't bother them with nickel and dime orders -- these are mostly 
> industrial  distributors who want to see orders for hundreds quantities. 
> Their prices tend to be much lower than Amidon, and the service much 
> better.  
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When I was in the US on business in 2003, I decided to try and replenish 
my stocks of ferrites.  I happened to be in the LA area, and just 
checked on the Fair-Rite and Micrometals web sites to see where the 
retailers were.  There were plenty.  I happened to choose one in Anaheim 
called Lodestone Pacific.  They were very happy to supply me with small 
quantities of mixed types from both manufacturers as long as the total 
order was more than USD 25.  Service was friendly and helpful, and I 
felt that I was a desired customer in spite of the fact that I was not 
buying industrial quantities.

I am sure there are other distributors like them in other areas.

By the way, I thoroughly enjoyed the SP this year.  Prop was not great, 
but not too bad either.  78 Q's before removing busts, 1749 points, and 
longest distance covered was with UW2M for 33 points.

73 + HNY, Greg, ZL3IX