[CQ-Contest] CQ Magazine

[robert wa1fcn]

GA Tony

         I am like you 100 %. I may get frustrated at up coming contest 
that are history or propagation

         that has changed, but still my most read publication bar none.  
Same as 50 years ago !

         I am about to check  "Electric Radio " tho.

                 BoB WA1FCN

On 1/16/2020 9:20 AM, Tony Brock-Fisher via CQ-Contest wrote:
> CQ Magazine has been as much a part of my ham radio experience as a 
> dipole or a soldering iron. As soon as I got my license, my father 
> bought me a subscription to CQ. I loved it, and looked forward to 
> every issue. At first it was to read the 'Scratchi' column, but also 
> the Surplus and VHF columns to help me get my old tube stuff working 
> on 6m AM. (Kinda dates me, doesn't it)?
>
> I still have a subscription to the paper version. I will support them 
> all the way into the ground, until their last issue. I would pay more 
> for the subscription if they raised the rates.
>
> I don't care for the digital version of any periodical. Just never got 
> the hang of balancing a laptop on my knees in the 'library'.
>
> As for supporting the CQ contest, how about if they charged an entry 
> fee? I'd gladly pay that to support the best contests of the year. Or 
> maybe only charge for entries that are likely to place top ten. Or 
> just request a donation with your entry?
>
> -Tony, K1KP
>
> p.s. The ABSOLUTE BEST 'library' periodical is 'Electric Radio'. One 
> issue lasts at least two weeks, vs one 'sitting' for QST or CQ.
>
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