[Boatanchors] Re:GB>May QST..Devoted Entirely to Amateur Radio Advertisers

[Jim Wilhite]

Among many people who have let their membership lapse, this
is a common complaint.  I do not view QST as a valuable
resource for my operation and have not for many years.

The focus of the magazine seems to have switched from
technical to advertising.  I say this as a long time member
of ARRL.  I believe the switch is the result of current
management and decisions they have made.  In addition, they
have focused on specific groups as evidenced by their recent
FCC filings.

I believe that if they wish to recruit more members, they
should spend some of their money on a membership drive and
be more cognizant of the membership wishes rather than
attempt to jam a particular principal down the membership's
throat.  I mention this because of the controversy over the
bandwidth proposal that they won't let die.

Jim
W5JO



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> Unless I am off base, it sounds as if the original poster
> is not a member / subscriber but goes to the library to
> read it.. Why not join and help support the League so less
> advertising revenue is needed?  Or have you contribute an
> article of interest yourself?
>
> At least some articles for the price you are currently
> paying!
>