[UK-CONTEST] GM4FDM (& Radcom)

[Don Beattie]

Chris,

On this one, I'm more in line with Nigel, TXF's, thinking. I guess we oldies
have occasional traditionalist tendencies, but I recognise that the new
style is more likely to appear fresh and youthful to those who will carry
the hobby forward long after we are gone. After all's said and done, it's a
hobby, and not a learned profession ! The mag needs to show life and
dynamism.  I have (like you, I expect) RadComs going back to 1961 in the
loft, and the change in style over the 40+ years is dramatic. I think when
we look back on the now superseded style in a year or two, we will find it
old and unexciting.  I am in favour of a "white space" style, with bolder
use of colour. I agree with Nigel that some of the photos are far too dark,
and Steve tells me (he's here this weekend for WPX as G5W) that this is
being taken up with the new production company. There are also issue like
the positioning of captions for photos, which I am sure will get addressed.

Let's give it a chance.

Pity about HF conditions this weekend - it seems rather slow in WPX (hence
time to do the e-mail !)

73

Don, G3BJ (and G5W in WPX)




----- Original Message -----
From: "G3SJJ" <g3sjj at btinternet.com>
To: "UK Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 9:23 PM
Subject: RE: [UK-CONTEST] GM4FDM (& Radcom)


> Further to my comments, I understand the new look is not the idea of
Steve,
> the current editor. It certainly doesn't reflect his professional style.
> Thanks goodness, I would not wish my comments to be taken as a personal
> attack against him. This new look is abominable I hope there are many
> complaints to the RSGB management. Chris G3SJJ
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