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25th Apr 2005, 6:25 pm | #1 |
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Pete Roberts Components
Hi all
Just tried Pete Robert's website to source some capacitors, but it comes up as not recognised by AOL. Does anyone know if Pete has a new web address? He does a terrific service, so I hope he is still in business. thanks Trev |
25th Apr 2005, 6:38 pm | #2 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
I think he is, Trev. Well, he wrote an article in last month's Television anyway, so he can't have disappeared!
Try here: http://hometown.aol.co.uk/PeteRoberts007/home.htm Nick. |
12th Jun 2005, 4:35 pm | #3 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
I have sent him several emails recently enquiring about the availability of components but I haven't received a reply. I know this won't be his fault as he is usually very helpful. I assume he is away or AOL is playing up. Has anyone been able to get through to him recently?
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12th Jun 2005, 4:47 pm | #5 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
I tried the mobile phone number yesterday but it just rang out. I didn't think of texting - I will try that.
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14th Jun 2005, 2:05 pm | #6 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Well, I sent a text on Sunday giving my email address but still no reply. I think I will have to try somewhere else.
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14th Jun 2005, 2:51 pm | #7 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
I have to say, I too have emailed on occasions after parts, but have never got a reply.
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14th Jun 2005, 3:03 pm | #8 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Just received my latest order from Pete, within 5 days of posting.
Never had any problems with this excellent supplier. Trev |
14th Jun 2005, 4:17 pm | #9 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Trev - How did you contact him? I have always found him helpful and very reasonably priced and don't really want to go to someone else.
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14th Jun 2005, 9:58 pm | #10 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Hi Paul
I just select what I want from his website, total it up (adding a £1 for postage) and send a cheque to him with the order. That's it really, unless you need to contact him regarding other things .....? Trev |
15th Jun 2005, 2:17 pm | #11 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Right, I wanted an 11w bias resistor for a universal set I am repairing. Would the 6w he has listed do, do you think?
Thanks Paul |
15th Jun 2005, 3:55 pm | #12 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
I think it would get fried...but why not put two resistors in parallel, which would give you 12W to play with, and of course each resistor should be twice the value you need, if you see what I mean
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17th Jun 2005, 2:33 pm | #13 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Got my delivery from Pete today.Took seven days.Nothing wrong with that.Perhaps we should all take into account that this is largely a "cottage industry"with people doing full or part-time jobs.Now it's time to work on the radio.
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19th Jun 2005, 5:03 pm | #14 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
He has now replied to my emails. Maybe he was away. Unfortunately I have just bought what I wanted from ebay!
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19th Jun 2005, 11:46 pm | #15 |
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Re: Pete Roberts Components
Yes, I fully understand things being part time, I do something similar myself (in a different field). I suppose ultimately though, you are either doing something or you are not. I know for certain if I delayed replying to e-mails for more than a day or so, I would loose the business - as he has done in this case!
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