[CQ-Contest] CQ Magazine Continuance

[David Gilbert]

It would be far more practical  (and far less expensive) to set up a 
foundation to support the contests directly instead of indirectly 
through a struggling enterprise.  I'm not saying that either make sense, 
but an albatross is an albatross.

Dave   AB7E



On 1/30/2014 1:52 PM, Charles Harpole wrote:
> I do not want to make any dire judgments, but the Contesting community
> depends heavily on the CQ Magazine and its extensive support for
> contesting.  This wonderful service to ham radio must not be allowed to
> wither in any way.
>
> Let me suggest that the wealthy among hamdom begin a quiet discussion about
> how ham radio can join together to keep this vital magazine and service
> fully functional.  I am too retired to help financially, but there are deep
> pockets, thankfully, among hamdom and what better way to keep ham radio
> alive and well than to continue this magazine and its contesting services.*
>
> Personally, I think that if ham radio can raise a HALF MILLION DOLLARS to
> activate FT5Z for twenty days, surely this magazine, much more important
> and long lasting for ham radio, can be continued.   Perhaps a foundation
> can become the sponsor;  many wise heads here surely know how this can be
> done financially.  Perhaps a digital distribution can be done (and take
> free articles instead of paying for them, and other ideas).
>
> This move can serve much more than contesters, but it sure does impact us.
>
> Can we have some leadership on this matter?  73,
>