I got an e-mail recently from Forrest Mims, author of most of Radio Shack's electronics project books—over 7.5 million served! Despite those bestseller-like figures, Mims reports that the hobby ...

BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A comprehensive study of electronics hobbyists released today found that over 68% of hobbyists believe electronics as a hobby is essential to fueling the American ...

A short while back, I wrote an article entitled Whatever Happened To The Electronics Hobbyist? The response was overwhelming. Thanks to all of you who wrote to express your thoughts about this topic.

GALVESTON, Ind. (AP) - Dave Osenbaugh remembers that his fascination with audio equipment and electronics began when he was 3 years old, watching the record player on his parents’ console stereo drop ...

Most veteran electronics hobbyists remember the name Heathkit as the company that taught them the fundamentals of electronics, through kits that contained all the parts and clear, illustrated ...

For decades, electronics hobbyists would make a quick jaunt to a Radio Shack or Fry’s Electronics to find parts for their DIY projects. With those brick-and-mortar chains gone, one would think that ...