Hi Dan.

> Anyone know of any cheapo tools, s.w. and h.w., for programming
> PALs?

Have you considered using ICT's PEEL's instead (Programmable Electrically
Eraseable Logic). They are pin and JEDEC compatible with the same size PALS.

I am not quite sure what a programmer costs (i bought mine 10 years ago),
but the design software is free.
Take a look at :

http://www.ictpld.com/

> Main interest is doing chips with about 10 inputs and 8 "registered"
> outputs. Anyone have favorite chips/vendors along this line?

That could be an 18CV8

Rgds

Jan