In a message dated Mon, 22 Jul 2002 4:54:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ku8e1@yahoo.com writes:
> I really don't think the ARRL has a clue about demographics.
Actually they do. They spend money periodically to have
in-depth subscriber surveys done. I have an older one and it's quite
interesting. I think they got 2500 surveys back or something like that so I'd
say the results are valid.
> Contesting
> and DXing are by far the most popular amateur radio activities and
> these two groups are the ones buying the products that are advertising
> in QST.
You're right on that.
> Does this mean we are now going to see great articles like "
> How to Effectively Ragchew on the 75 Meter Band" in QST ????
>
Well, they'll be happy for you to send them a really neat article on
contesting or DXing - they actually print some but you have to submit
something.
> Maybe someone can clue me in why the ARRL takes the
> attitude that
> contesters/DXer's are the minority ????
Uh...cuz they are?!?
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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