g/technology: Rare Diode Threatens Coast Guard’s Arctic Ambitions: With none remaining in the Coast Guard’s inventory, the crew has had to turn to eBay to source as many spares as possible.

Rare Diode Threatens Coast Guard’s Arctic Ambitions: With none remaining in the Coast Guard’s inventory, the crew has had to turn to eBay to source as many spares as possible. 📦

16 18 Mar 2021 17:08 by u/SEELE

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5 u/wuzizname 18 Mar 2021 18:09

Huh, for once the taxpayer is actually getting good value for money - a ship retro fitted to last another 8 years or so has lasted much longer to the point where the spare parts have run out.