Re: [IRCA] [WTFDA] CQ and CQ Plus Situation

[Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Honestly, I think we (amateurs and DX'ers alike) should ease up a bit on 
CQ Magazine. My March/April issue arrived yesterday, and the "Plus" 
portion included a really nice article about mapping resources for the 
MW DX'er, a great article on building SVHF antennas at low cost, and the 
usual solid amateur coverage.

I know that the situation with freelance writers for the publication was 
not handled well. And subscribers to Popular Communications and CQ VHF 
did not receive the proper communication about the situation. But as a 
former business owner, and current manager, I have some sympathy for 
that situation.

The fact is that CQ has provided some great hobby publications for what, 
40+ years? They offer the only effective counterpoint to the ARRL's 
stranglehold on the amateur press, and they actually stuck with Popular 
Communications a lot longer than most publishers would have. This is a 
niche market, and print is increasingly becoming something that is only 
affordable for mass market consumers.

I'm pretty happy with them since the transition to electronic versions, 
and plan to subscribe for as long as they want to publish.


--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

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--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

--
73,


Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63

Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA

Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF 
Engineering Active Whips,
Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector

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