Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
Just subcribe to ELECTRIC RADIO..that's all you need. Ray does a fantastic job with that publication and it has just about the right content each month. If everyone who loves AM and BA's would just get ERthen QST wouldn't be an issue. (no pun intended) There's a top for every piece of tupperware! Best 73 de W4MIL Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 3:11 pm Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. Nice comment MK Hess. But like we used to say "put your money where your mouth is". And it will not cost you a cent. Just some hard work. Are you up to it? I am talking a bout a BLOG. That's right. If you are upset that QST or any other zine doesnt have the content that you like, then i suggest that you go right out and start your own. Do I need to tell you how? In a nutshell, get a moderated blog, and write technical AM articles to your heart's content. And ya know what? I will even help out with an article or two. I am sure that many on this list would also. Just do it. 73 (Best Wishes) N3IQA / JOE Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:19:34 -0400 From: "M. K. Hess" Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the community interested in something that will not generate revenue for the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and promoting the "latest and greatest" techno-wiz-bang, to help those sales! ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
Or, write a somewhat technical or homebrew article or two for submission to QST. If they accept it, they'll pay you $65 a page. And, if QST reader feedback is positive for your article, maybe they'll get the hint to do more. You don't solve the problem by running away from the problem. ARRL author's Guide can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/qst/aguide/ Note: from the link above - "QST- despite a popular misconception, QST is not a technical or engineering publication. QST is a membership journal that appeals to a broad cross-section of readers." Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:11:16 -0400 (EDT) "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Nice comment MK Hess. But like we used to say "put your money where > your mouth is". And it will not cost you a cent. Just some hard > work. Are you up to it? > I am talking a bout a BLOG. That's right. If you are upset that > QST or any other zine doesnt have the content that you like, then i > suggest that you go right out and start your own. > Do I need to tell you how? In a nutshell, get a moderated blog, and > write technical AM articles to your heart's content. > And ya know what? I will even help out with an article or two. I > am sure that many on this list would also. > Just do it. > 73 (Best Wishes) > N3IQA / JOE > > > Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:19:34 -0400 > From: "M. K. Hess" > Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. > > Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? > Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, > or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the > community interested in something that will not generate revenue for > the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from > any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and > promoting the "latest and greatest" techno-wiz-bang, to help those > sales! __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
Nice comment MK Hess. But like we used to say "put your money where your mouth is". And it will not cost you a cent. Just some hard work. Are you up to it? I am talking a bout a BLOG. That's right. If you are upset that QST or any other zine doesnt have the content that you like, then i suggest that you go right out and start your own. Do I need to tell you how? In a nutshell, get a moderated blog, and write technical AM articles to your heart's content. And ya know what? I will even help out with an article or two. I am sure that many on this list would also. Just do it. 73 (Best Wishes) N3IQA / JOE Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:19:34 -0400 From: "M. K. Hess" Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the community interested in something that will not generate revenue for the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and promoting the "latest and greatest" techno-wiz-bang, to help those sales! ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Walter - K5EST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One thing that the AM crowd needs to address is "fire-bottles" do not an
> AM station make.
I don't think anyone is disputing that nor trying to discourage anyone
choosing the 'new' path, Walter. It's mainly a reaction to someone's
article trying to steer new folks *away* from tube gear as being too
dangerous. Particularly since the band expansion, many of us have
enjoyed helping folks adjust their new rigs for their first AM
contact. Some even have cross-mode contacts that result in bringing a
new AMer on board.
The ARRL subject always stirs up bad feelings and will not change
until ('if') a new, more open-minded group takes the reins in
Newington. Rather than accept what amateur radio is, they attempt to
define what it will become within their narrow range of view, which
seems to be driven more by advertising dollars than reality. QST is
mainly a contest rag, with the exception of John Dilks' column and
very few other articles.
~ Todd, KA1KAQ
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Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 9:41 AM, Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree on QST and advertising advertising more then any one person can > stand but as far as great articles are concerned World Radio is doing a > great job with a newsprint type mag. They have interesting and well done > story's. I talked to the editor about an AM and BA Section. Her reply > was great lets do it... Well guess what folks it takes folks that want > to write. I am not a writer as can be seen here. If we have someone that > wants to step up and do a monthly they are very open to it.. > > This Mag is a low cost well done Magazine. I have been taking it for 3 > years now and read it and its sister mag MILITARY cover to cover > monthly. Advertising is a big part of it but well done small company's > jthat can afford B&W Adds... > > Bob W1PE > > ... Hi Guys, I just subscribed to this list a few weeks ago, and it is a great list! AM is a fine mode, I work AM low power so probably won't talk to very many of you, but I am on AM. Yes, my rigs now are solid state because I am a QRP'er for a long time. I like tube rigs and have some and am building several transmitters and one receiver as I can find parts. One thing that the AM crowd needs to address is "fire-bottles" do not an AM station make. They are great but lets face it. Most of the building is in solid state designs AND even thru-the-hole parts are getting scarce. If AM mode is going to stay alive and well, the mentality needs to change to welcome builders, appliance operators, and any other Hams that get on the air with AM. If there should be a column in "World Radio" then surely it would address some new circuits that folks could build and get on the air running AM. Another thing is that most AM radio builders have in their shack is test gear. The average Ham does Not have that. The QRP radio builders have addressed this and every year more and more Homebrew test gear gets presented. IMHO the ARRL and FCC have pitted the AM, CW, SSB, PSK, etc operators against each other with the bandwidth BS. Thanks for readingand now I feel better..Grin! 73Walter Dufrain - K5EST __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
I agree on QST and advertising advertising more then any one person can stand but as far as great articles are concerned World Radio is doing a great job with a newsprint type mag. They have interesting and well done story's. I talked to the editor about an AM and BA Section. Her reply was great lets do it... Well guess what folks it takes folks that want to write. I am not a writer as can be seen here. If we have someone that wants to step up and do a monthly they are very open to it.. This Mag is a low cost well done Magazine. I have been taking it for 3 years now and read it and its sister mag MILITARY cover to cover monthly. Advertising is a big part of it but well done small company's jthat can afford B&W Adds... Bob W1PE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M. K. Hess Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:20 AM To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the community interested in something that will not generate revenue for the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and promoting the "latest and greatest" techno-wiz-bang, to help those sales! I'm a life member of the ARRL, but QST is a total joke, their opinions and practices often aggravate me, But they're the only show in town, sadly. They remind me more of the NRA every day. In it to generate revenue for themselves, and not really very interested in the reality or base of the hobby. Well folks, next time there's an election, vote out the old regime, and get folks in that better suit your tastes! That's my plan! Now, back to the AM program in progress! N3EAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the community interested in something that will not generate revenue for the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and promoting the "latest and greatest" techno-wiz-bang, to help those sales! I'm a life member of the ARRL, but QST is a total joke, their opinions and practices often aggravate me, But they're the only show in town, sadly. They remind me more of the NRA every day. In it to generate revenue for themselves, and not really very interested in the reality or base of the hobby. Well folks, next time there's an election, vote out the old regime, and get folks in that better suit your tastes! That's my plan! Now, back to the AM program in progress! N3EAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
