Yes, Jim, QST has descended to the level of Popular Mechanics and almost
pulp fiction. No real technically supported projects or educational
articles. Maybe one a year sneaks through the technically lacking
editors, but no more. As a matter of fact and through experience with
submissions, QST *REFUSES* to accept anything they consider "too
technical". Based on what I remember from QST from 4 or 5 and 6 decades
ago, the present publication is Pablum!.
Personally, I more enjoy reading "On The Air" more as it reminds me of
decades ago when I was drinking from the firehose, on the air more, and
enjoying the hobby more. And Becky does a wonderful and admirable job at
editing the publication. Sure, it's for the beginner, but so far, I've not
cited anything technically in error in that publication, unlike the present
QST.
Dave - WØLEV
On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 5:56 PM Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> On 7/27/2024 10:35 AM, David Eckhardt wrote:
> > ONE FINAL NOTE: It's sad that ARRL is underfunded. Their EMC/RFI
> efforts
> > are probably the most effective to us radio amateurs. But the whole
> > organization is sorely underfunded.
>
> And, as we learned from longtime ARRL Southwest Division Director N6AA
> at Visalia this spring, very badly managed, especially with respect to
> anything that benefits its membership. As witnessed by the recent (and
> ongoing) IT issues, the lack of any technical competence in QST. And
> N6AA is very well respected by those in his division, who know him well
> and keep re-electing him.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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