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Review Summary For : CQ Magazine
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The Radio Amateur's Journal
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N7FAE Rating: 2014-06-18
Good Read Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I subscribed to Popular Communications (now CQ+) once Monitoring Times Magazine gave up the ghost, and I'm happy with the content and some great articles in the new CQ. It took three months to get my first Magazine but I'm enjoying it - yes, it seems to be 'late' every month but I still enjoy the magazine. I subscribe to QST also, but I really do enjoy reading the articles in CQ more.
VE7TJL Rating: 2014-06-15
They're back! New and improved Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had subscribed to both CQ and World Radio Online prior to this year. Now that they've combined them it's more economical and the new version is packed with articles - way better deal.

Looks like CQ staged a nice recovery and I look forward to it each month same as before. Highly recommend the online subscription.
VR2AX Rating: 2014-06-15
CQ Magazine Time Owned: more than 12 months.
A rating of 2.8 makes you wonder what these reviews are really worth. My first experience was when I came to Hong Kong 30 years ago, CQ was sold by the shop beside the Star Ferry In Central. I was able to buy a new mag that was so different from the RSBG Bulletin/Radio Communication of old. So fresh and interesting. A bit like the 1960s version of Short Wave Magazine.

On and off I have subscribed, usually to the sea mail versions, so a day or two late delivery has not been an issue (sic). Concur with the comparative comment below regarding scolding. Had a few problems a couple of years ago with missing editions. Now to my recent experience.

In February I subscribed for the digital edition. This is not from empathy nut just to save the problem of postal problems. It worked great. My first edition was the February one which was the first inclusive of the CQ Plus. Overall I think it is too much of a read for one month.

I continue to receive my, what is now called, RadCom. It has its place and I can't really compare and am not entitled to do so. Suffice to say that I shall continue to subscribe for the digital edition of CQ for as long as I want to read a fresh and open ham radio read. Each to his or her own.

Very best,
VR2AX
AF6WL Rating: 2014-06-14
iPad edition great Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've never been a print subscriber, but am enjoying reading it , without delivery problems, on the iPad via Zinio.
I find it a better read than QST.
I hope the magazine pulls through.


W0CKI Rating: 2014-04-23
Total trash mag Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
About the only saving grace is the contest portion, otherwise absolute junk. Let it die, no one will miss it after a few months, but then again, some will be waiting for the late last issue.
K4IA Rating: 2014-04-23
What difference does it make? Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I like the magazine. I like the articles. It is readable, fun and informative. The "other" ham magazine can be stuffy, dogmatic and scolding. I read them both.

Who cares what date is on the cover?
NU4B Rating: 2014-03-21
Digital Edition Time Owned: more than 12 months.
After almost 30 years getting the print version, I decided to get the digital. (Did the same with QST a year or so ago).

I never thought I would like the digital mags, but I'm hooked. I couldn't be happier. Sometimes change is hard. And I know some people will never like a digital mag or book. And that's what I thought.

And the Feb edition was a QRP special which thrilled me. I've always enjoyed the content in CQ. The antenna and QRP special editions are my favorite.

And no more waiting. No more shredded mags in the mail. And less clutter around the shack. (well there's still clutter, just not CQ and QST) They are all easily accessible with my computer whenever I want them. Easy to go to the contents page and click on the article you want to read. And it costs a bit less. Another nice thing (that I never thought about) in the digital editions is its easy to click on any referenced email addresses or web sites in the mag and go right there.

Yep, for me, definitely a more enjoyable experience with the digital version.
VK5GI Rating: 2014-02-18
Great mag Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Jeez, some of the wingers here...! CQ is a GREAT magazine, its editorials put things into context and it tries to cater for all aspects of the hobby. The NEW CQ Plus combines several of the CQ group journals into one mag. Fantastic.
My paper copy came usually on time - give or take a day or so - and now that I receive the digital edition, even better. I live in rural Australia, and have no complaints at all - keep up the good work fellers!
Norm VK5GI
WA7JCL Rating: 2014-02-07
Reading like it was meant to be written Time Owned: more than 12 months.
It's nice to receive a ham radio magazine that is written for a lifetime of enjoyment. I mean, so many magazine focus on the right now, gotta have it, that forcasts the next minute of...fill in the blank; well if you're into that sort of fast food life style don't order a magazine. Rather, feel free to just get real-time updates to your smart phone from some online service instead. But for me, I want something that is as good to read when I receive it, to when I pick it up 10 years from now. I know that's why I appreciate the timeless beauty of a great publication like CQ Magazine.
AB2E Rating: 2014-02-06
Excellent Articles! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I am a longtime subscriber (over 30 years). I recently added the digital subscription because the print editions have been arriving late. I just got the link for the expanded CQ Plus which is the February issue. I am very pleased. Tacked onto the end of the regular issue are a number of additional articles from WorldRadio and CQ VHF. Like it or not, publishing globally is heading rapidly to the digital format so we should make the most of it.
It's probably a good time to buy up some of the print copies of some of the books they sell as well. Who knows how long they will remain available in print?