[Premium-Rx] New Osterman Book Is Coming

[Bruce]

Hello,

There is no need to pressure Fred to update his book.

He has been working on a new edition for a long time.

I forget the date he mentioned, but I think it is 2 or 3 years from now.

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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paul at 8zo.com wrote:
> Before we become entrenched in a thread that has strayed off-topic, please allow me to put it to rest.
> 
> Our subscribers come to this list to discuss premium radio receivers and engage in buy-sell-trade deals for same.  While it can be quite tempting to make a disparaging remark about an item listed at what might subjectively appear to be a high price, it is really not what we are here for and is therefore discouraged.  A more elegant response that would benefit the group would be to offer *your* copy of the book at what you would consider a more "reasonable" price.  If someone offers an item on the list that is "overpriced," then it will not sell; no comment necessary.
> 
> This does broach an interesting issue in that the "Osterman Receiver Bible" has certainly become a sought after classic.  Writing and publishing a book of this nature is more a dedicated labor of love than a path to great wealth, and we certainly owe Mr. Osterman our gratitude and thanks for this and the many other ways he has supported our hobby/obsession over the years.  To request (beg?) that he consider publishing an updated version of the book would be nearly too much to ask, but I am certain he could count on help from the members of our group in compiling information or any other manner of assistance.  I am also certain that Fred could count on us for pre-publication advanced sales to help in such an undertaking.  As Fred is also a list subscriber (who privately has helped many of us in need), please know that the premium-rx list is always here to help!
> 
> Aside from taking this opportunity to heap some passive-agressive pressure on Fred for an updated version, I can state without reservation that I would not sell my copy of "Osterman" at that price.
> 
> Thanks, and let's stay on-topic!
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> -Paul  W8ZO