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KC5ZJE
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Rating: 1/5
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Apr 10, 2006 19:06
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I never got a copy
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I subscribed to Worldradio back in February they charged my account on the 28th and I have yet to receive a copy. I requested a FREE copy last year and received the FREE copy with in four days. I thought they would treat PAYING subscribers better than those wanting something FREE. I have contacted them on two separate occasions the first time they ask what my mailing address was and that they would check the second time they said I would have a copy by the end of the week, still no copy. I have requested a full refund but as yet have not received any type of acknowledgement. Don’t waste your time or money.
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W6FG
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 13, 2006 13:01
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News print and folksy
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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There isn't much else out there, save QST, that is amateur radio oriented so I'm a life-subscriber of WR. At least you can keep tabs on the amateur press once a month if you subscribe. I do like that they are pro CW and that's a very unpopular stance these days. The best column in the whole rag is Aerials by Kurt N. Sterba. It seems that people are constantly challenging him but he is consistently right on the mark. I know it would cost more but I'd like to see them go to a glossy color format; just my preferance. I'd like to see more construction articles and DX and contest information. Maybe they could be the sponsor of a CW only, WAS program and feature a QSL bureau for state-side mailing or something.
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NE1RD
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 5, 2005 15:21
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Lifetime of fun
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I found I was picking up a copy of World Radio each time I went
to HRO. One month, I made the trip mostly for that little rag!
At that point, I decided the lifetime subscription would probably
save me money in the long run... if only in gas!
Each issue has something of interest and the small-town feel
of this newspaper printed periodical is a nice change from
the slick-covered QST and CQ. Finally, the lifetime subscription
option is a great value. Perhaps it isn't for everybody, but
sample issues are often sent to new hams and an issue is less
than $2. There are few things in the hobby less expensive to try!
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KC8HXO
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 6, 2004 20:55
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GREAT read!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I look forward to each isue, and learn something from each one. Well done.
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M1SPY
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Rating: 2/5
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Apr 12, 2004 21:47
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What's all the fuss about?
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Take it as a freebee butthe ads could be printed and the content left out.
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WA8MEA
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2004 21:01
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GREAT for advertisers!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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VERY affordable advertising rates for those of us who have part-time "cottage" type ham/swl businesses. For the price of a lil' teenie weenie 1" ad in CQ, I can purchase a 1/3 page display ad in WR and MORE! The circulation's about the same since WR mails out samples CONSTANTLY. They also offer many freebies at hamfests and pass out gift subscriptions for local clubs to give away as prizes. Plus the articles are pretty darn good. That Crusty Ole' Kurt and Lil' Paddle are quite a couple....
73, Bill - WA8MEA
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KE5GK
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Rating: 2/5
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Feb 13, 2004 18:54
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Beauty is in the eyes of the reader!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder. A hippo looks great to another hippo. A croc to another croc, etc.
For a few months I took this mag. I grew weary of the constant lecturing about SWR and the false claims of commercial antenna makers. Each issue was the Same Old Same Old!
The price then was reasonable but I guickly learned that low value at any price is still low value. As a result, I gave up my subscription.
I gave this mag a 2 instead of a 0 because it was very easy to throw this newspaper looking pub away; whereas, I have trouble tossing the slick, full color ham mags.
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NE0P
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2004 18:49
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Didn't sell out!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just got a sample copy of WorldRadio, and read the editoral column. Finally!! A radio publication that doesn't just go for the fast buck and sell us out on code testing. Their editoral says that lowering the testing requirements and standards are not "getting in step with the rest of the world." Instead, they think we should be leading by maintaining our high standards and requirements. THANK YOU! Finally a voice of reason! CQ wants to eliminate the CW subbands, so I didn't renew my subscription.
You add to this World Radio's great columns, and it is an excellent publication. And what a bargin. Sign me up for several years, and keep CW testing forever!!
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WF7I
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Rating: 2/5
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Feb 13, 2004 18:30
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Tired of newspaper
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I got it for a year but let it expire. Most of the articles seemed to be rambling and boring and many had technical errors. I also got tired of paying for the cruddy newspaper-style format. Why not make it a real mag and put it in color? If the editing and format improves I will return because I support ham mags, but not till then.
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