Re: Bygone radio traders
Hi
I used McLelland Datatext a lot during the early Eighties, getting quite friendly (over the phone) with one of the girls there. I think they went under as a result of introducing a freephone number for parts - that was a very expensive thing to do in those days.
They were very good and efficient.
I then went on to Willow Vale for components until they became Connect, and also SEME who became NEDIS, both of which deciding they didn't want to deal with the smaller repairer, though at the time I was spending many thousands every year with them.
And of course PV Tubes in Accrington were very friendly and helpful - I believe Steve P has most of the stock they had when they closed.
And now it's good old Charles Hyde who get our (much smaller) orders.
Glyn
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