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List Of Amateur Radio Magazines
This is a list of magazines that focus on topics related to amateur radio. It is not complete by any means. Notes and references {{Telecommunications Amateur radio magazines, Lists of magazines, Amateur radio Amateur radio-related lists, Magazines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magazine
A magazine is a periodical literature, periodical publication, print or digital, produced on a regular schedule, that contains any of a variety of subject-oriented textual and visual content (media), content forms. Magazines are generally financed by advertising, newsagent's shop, purchase price, prepaid subscription business model, subscriptions, or by a combination of the three. They are categorised by their frequency of publication (i.e., as weeklies, monthlies, quarterlies, etc.), their target audiences (e.g., women's and trade magazines), their subjects of focus (e.g., popular science and religious), and their tones or approach (e.g., works of satire or humor). Appearance on the cover of print magazines has historically been understood to convey a place of honor or distinction to an individual or event. Term origin and definition Origin The etymology of the word "magazine" suggests derivation from the Arabic language, Arabic (), the broken plural of () meaning "depot, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CQ Amateur Radio
''CQ Amateur Radio'' (also known simply as ''CQ'' or ''CQ magazine'', and formerly as ''CQ: The Radio Amateur's Journal'') is a dormant magazine for amateur radio enthusiasts first published in 1945. The English language edition is read worldwide; Spanish language edition is published in Spain, with some translations of articles from the English language edition, and some original European content. The magazine was also published in France with partial translation of the original edition between 1995–2000 (ISSN 1267-2750). Published by CQ Communications, the title is based on the radio call "CQ". Contests and awards ''CQ Amateur Radio'' previously organized, adjudicated, and publishes the results of several annual radio competitions: * CQ World Wide 160 m Contest * CQ World Wide WPX Contest, the CQ World Wide RTTY Contest * CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest, the CQ World Wide DX Contest * CQ World Wide VHF Contest. All of these contests allow participation by amateur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amateur Radio Magazines
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist. History Historically, the amateur was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, and the interest or passion for a subject. That ideology spanned many different fields of interest. It may have its roots in the ancient Greek philosophy of amateur athletes competing in the Olympics. The ancient Greek citizens spent most of their time in other pursuits, but competed according to their natural talents and abilities. The "gentleman amateur" was a phenomenon among the gentry of Great Britain from the 17th century until the 20th century. With the start of the Age of Reason, with people thinking more about how the world works around them, (see science in the Age of Enlightenment), things like the cabinets of curiosities, and the wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WorldRadio
''Worldradio'' was a monthly amateur radio enthusiast magazine published in Sacramento, CA, United States from July 1971 to January 2009. The magazine was published in English and drew its subscription base primarily from the United States and Canada, although it had subscribers around the world. The staff of the magazine had an Amateur Radio club that was assigned the call sign WR6WR. This magazine is unrelated to a magazine called "World-Radio" published in the United Kingdom before World War II. Sale to CQ Communications, Inc. On November 12, 2008, CQ Communications, publishers of ''CQ Amateur Radio ''CQ Amateur Radio'' (also known simply as ''CQ'' or ''CQ magazine'', and formerly as ''CQ: The Radio Amateur's Journal'') is a dormant magazine for amateur radio enthusiasts first published in 1945. The English language edition is read worldwi ...'', '' CQ VHF Magazine'' and '' Popular Communications'' announced that they had purchased ''Worldradio'' magazine from the foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
73 (magazine)
''73 Magazine'' (also known as ''73 Amateur Radio Today'') () was a United States–based amateur radio magazine that was published from 1960 to 2003. It was known for its strong emphasis on technical articles and for the lengthy editorials in each issue by its founder and publisher, Wayne Green. The magazine title, ''73'', (Morse: −−••• •••−− ) means "best regards" in amateur radio lingo. History The first issue of ''73'' was published in October 1960 from Green's business offices in Brooklyn, New York. A major contributing editor was Ken Sessions, K6MVH, who wrote a column called "The Chronicles of 76", a reference to the FM transmitting frequency of 146.76 megahertz. Sessions also authored many books on the subject of amateur radio, and designed many of the how-to projects included in the magazine. Another contributing editor was Jean Shepherd, K2ORS. According to the ARRL Letter, "''73'' was a pioneer promoter of SSB, FM, solid-state, easy cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio News
''Radio News'' was an American monthly technology magazine published from 1919 to 1971. The magazine was started by Hugo Gernsback as a magazine for amateur radio enthusiasts, but it evolved to cover all the technical aspects to radio and electronics. In 1929, a bankruptcy forced the sale of Gernsback's publishing company to B. A. Mackinnon. In 1938, Ziff Davis, Ziff-Davis Publishing acquired the magazines. Gernsback Era In 1904 Hugo Gernsback established Electro Importing Company to sell radio components and electrical supplies by mail order. The catalogs had detailed instructions on projects like a wireless telegraph outfit and were the predecessor of his first magazine, ''Modern Electrics'' (April 1908). In May 1913 he started another magazine, ''The Electrical Experimenter''. The magazines would have Gernsback's bold predictions of the future as well as fiction. In 1926, he started the magazine ''Amazing Stories'' and coined the term "scientifiction" which became science fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Contest Journal
The ''National Contest Journal'' (also referred to by the acronym ''NCJ'') is a bimonthly magazine published by the American Radio Relay League, with an independent volunteer editor. The magazine covers topics related to amateur radio contesting. NCJ publishes articles aimed at and written by amateur radio operators at all levels of contest still. The magazine is published in English and draws its subscription base primarily from the United States of America and Canada. History The ''National Contest Journal'' was founded by Minnesotan contester Tod Olson, K0TO. In his editorial for volume 1, issue 1 (January/February, 1973), Olson described the motivational purpose of the publication: "We believe that a genuine desire exists for more information about Radio Contests. Most of us have an interest in learning about other stations, operators, etc that we find in competition with us."Luetzelschwab, Carl K9LA, ed. "We Hear from Former ''NCJ'' Editors". ''National Contest Journal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Electrics
''Modern Electrics'' was a technical magazine for the amateur radio experimenter. The magazine existed between 1908 and 1914. History and profile ''Modern Electrics'' was created by Hugo Gernsback and began publication in April 1908. The magazine was initially intended to provide mail-order information for radio parts and to promote the amateur radio hobby, but it later became a vehicle for technology-based fiction stories. The first fiction appeared in the April, 1911 issue, and the series of 12 installments by Hugo Gernsback would later be published as the science fiction novel '' Ralph 124C 41+''. The circulation for this magazine increased rapidly, starting at 2,000 and increasing to 52,000 in 1911. In 1908, the magazine announced the "wireless registry", a listing of radio owners, their call letters, and the type of equipment they owned and how it was operated. The magazine was sold in 1913, and ceased publication in 1914. It then merged with '' Electrician and Mechanic' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K9YA Telegraph
The ''K9YA Telegraph'' is a free, monthly, general interest amateur radio e-zine first published in January 2004. The journal of the Robert F. Heytow Memorial Radio Club, the ''K9YA Telegraph'' is distributed to subscribers in over 100 countries via e-mail as a PDF file. Issues comprise original articles written by authors drawn from its subscriber base. Notable among those authors was contributing editor, Rod Newkirk (SK), W9BRD/VA3ZBB, former "How's DX" columnist for '' QST'' magazine; Wayne Green (SK), W2NSD, legendary publisher of ''73'' and other popular electronic hobbyist magazines; and Don Keith, N4KC, best-selling and award-winning author. The ''K9YA Telegraph'' describes itself as unique in offering the amateur radio community a no-cost, high concept publication covering a number of topics unavailable elsewhere and in providing a welcoming venue and readership to first-time writers. The ''Telegraphs staff includes: Michael Dinelli, N9BOR, layout; Philip Cala-Lazar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ham Radio (magazine)
''Ham Radio'' (''HR'') was a monthly amateur radio enthusiast magazine published in the United States from November 1967 to June 1990. History and profile ''Ham Radio'' was founded in 1967. The first issue appeared in November 1967. The editor was Jim Fisk W1DTY, who had previously edited 73 Magazine. The publisher was Thorvald "Skip" Tenney. It was based in Greenville, NH. At the 1990 Dayton Hamvention, it was announced that ''Ham Radio'' had been sold to the publishers of ''CQ Amateur Radio''. The magazine published a newsletter, ''HR Report'', founded by Joseph J. Schroeder Jr. The June 1990 issue of ''Ham Radio'' was the 268th and final issue published where subscribers were told of the sale and that they would receive ''CQ'' in the future.''Ham Radio'', June 1990 (issue) The magazine was published in English and drew its subscription base primarily from the United States of America and Canada. Ham Radio Horizons Magazine was a VHF and newcomer emphasis magazine printed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronics Illustrated
''Electronics Illustrated'' was an American magazine started in May 1958 by Fawcett Publications, the publishers of ''Mechanix Illustrated''. The magazine was published monthly from 1959 to 1961 then bi-monthly until November 1972. Charles Tepfer was the first editor and Robert Beason was the editor for rest of the magazine's run (1961 -1972). The headquarters was in Greenwich, Connecticut. Ziff-Davis success with ''Popular Electronics'' magazine showed there was a market for electronics hobbyist magazines and the launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957 had increased the public's interest in science and technology. ''Electronics Illustrated'' (EI) was targeted for this hobbyist and do-it-yourself audience. The cover of the second issue had a rocket built in a basement workshop. To promote amateur rocketry the U.S. Army began a series titled "Build a Safe Model Missile." Model rockets appeared on the covers and in articles for several years. The space race between the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
