[Hallicrafters] [Fwd: QST, scans/CD's etc]

[Carl]

World Radio is now gone in hard copy.

Ive QST from 1929, CQ from #1 until 1995,  all HRM and 73 from #1 also 
to 1995. No CD's, cant read them in bed, at the table, loafing on the 
EZBoy, or on the throne.

I was at National when Skip Tenney and Jim Fisk came in looking to sign 
us up for advertising months before the first HRM issue. I subscribed on 
the spot.

Also Popular Electronics from Issue 1 to the mid 60's, and the first 2 
years of Byte. Wayne got me twice but I often dropped in for a visit as 
it was a short drive. Knew him from 2M AM in NYC and his days as CQ 
editor before the move to Peterborough.

So whats left thats worth reading? Not much that interests me. I pick up 
intersting QEX at hamfests or Ebay and I get several VHF/UHF and 
Microwave yearly conference books as thats where I do most of my 
building. The NCJ is another I enjoy at times as its written by real 
hams.

Carl



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rodk0eqh at wbsnet.org>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:38 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] [Fwd: QST, scans/CD's etc]


>
> I am glad someone mentioned that you do not subsribe to QST.  It is
> product of being a member of the ARRL.  Having been a member since 
> 1956
> and a LIFE Member since 1969, I have all my "hard copies" in library. 
> I
> also purchased the CD's, not so much as using them for the pictures, 
> but
> support of the program.  They were a "farmed out" product and were not
> -top notch-.
>
> It was mentioned in ARRL forums I attended this past summer that the
> publication would be on-line for members, so is not really a new 
> thing.
>
> Looking back in the 50-60's back issues, we had LOTS of ads, true not 
> full
> page color types, but lots none the same.  A lot of division and 
> section
> news that we do not have now, as it is on line.  But let's face it. 
> Our
> hobby/service has and is changing.  Check out the totally computer
> controlled software defined/controled rigs and the fully automatic 
> tuners
> now days.  These were only "dreams" when we talk about the -good 'ole
> times-. And yes, I have a lot of Hallicrafters gear yet also, incl an
> HT-32/SX-101A station and several other pieces, S38 etc, that are 
> "long
> history" so do a lot of lookups in my old magazine collection.
>
> I truely "hurt" when some folk bash the leaque, complain about QST 
> etc.
> If you really feel negative about it, tell them, and your Division
> Director.
>
> I took Ham Radio, until it folded also -73-. (Uncle Wayne is still
> around!) still get CQ and World Radio.  They all have their place in 
> our
> great hobby.
>
> Just my thoughts and observation.
>
> Rod
> K0EQH
>
>
>
>
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