In message  <Vis8qBA10YMzEwV$@ewcomm.demon.co.uk> PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU writes:
> Where's the best place to get PICs from in the UK?
>
> I'd sent off a cheque to HB Electronics for half a dozen 16C74s, but by
> the time it got there they'd sold out of them - and they say there's a 6
> week lead time on getting hold of any more...
>
> I know Maplin & RS have stock, but at 30 ukp & 25 ukp respectively,
> they're a bit of a rip off..
>
> Any suggestions?  (preferably from a company that doesn't insist you
> open up an account with them, & takes VISA)
>
Jim,

Thet are not particularly cheap, but Farnell in Leeds sell PICs to
anyone with a bit of plastic and postage is free (or rather built in
to the price).

Try 0113 263 6311.

HB have been PIC disties for a while, but Polar were the number 1.
Polar were dropped by Microchip and I understand that HB have picked
up most of the business. This may have put some stress on their
stock levels. (I'm being charitable). I phoned them to place an
order for some PICs, some Maxim parts and some other stuff I
forget about a week ago. They had no stock of any part I was after.
4-6 week delivery on all parts. They won't be my first port of
call next time.

Regards,


Mike Watson