13-07-2019, 03:50 PM
Now a slightly different slant on AR magazine, probably should be of concern to most WIA members :
From text edition for JULY 14 2019 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA : http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/
Also in MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2019-07-14.mp3
At the recent WIA Open Forum, held during AGM weekend, it was made abundantly clear by the members that "something needed to be done" to ensure the survival of the hobby.
The WIA Board committed to drive a program of change that is intended to return our hobby, which some would call "the original electronics experimenters club" to its rightful position within our community.
For roughly 100 years, (beginning in October, 1933), AR Magazine has been a staple for radio and electronic enthusiasts around Australia. The results of the 2017 boards survey into Amateur Radio clearly demonstrated that, of those who responded, the publication of a stimulating and relevant journal was of utmost importance.
When speaking to members regarding AR Magazine during the recent AGM one of the matters that was repeatedly raised was the slow shift of the journal from being a journal of technical excellence that educates others and demonstrates our contribution to society to one that was becoming more of a social journal. One member observed that this is not restricted merely to our Journal, and argued that it is representative of the hobby migration from one of technical discovery to that of a social activity. It should be noted that this view was not held by all involved in the discussion with others citing the progressive activities of their clubs to educate and cultivate tomorrows members.
It is the view of your Board that the WIA and its Journal should lead, not lag the community and with a vision of delivering, once again, Australia's premier radio and electronics journal. I am here to ask, on behalf of the Board, and Harry, our recently appointed "Editor in Chief", for your assistance.
The WIA is looking for contributors for the WIA Magazine. If you have a technical article (whether previously submitted to AR magazine or not), a construction project, or you or your employer are involved in the design, construction, manufacture or delivery of technology or technology based products that you believe would be of interest to the radio and electronics experimenters in Australia we would love to hear from you.
If you can assist, or know someone who can assist, please email wiamag@wia.org.au
The WIA commits to ensuring that submissions are processed promptly if they are received in a publishable format, and to advise you should anything else be required.
With your help we can once again publish Australia's premier journal for radio and electronics enthusiasts.
Thats all from me, this is Aidan, VK4APM
From text edition for JULY 14 2019 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA : http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/
Also in MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2019-07-14.mp3
At the recent WIA Open Forum, held during AGM weekend, it was made abundantly clear by the members that "something needed to be done" to ensure the survival of the hobby.
The WIA Board committed to drive a program of change that is intended to return our hobby, which some would call "the original electronics experimenters club" to its rightful position within our community.
For roughly 100 years, (beginning in October, 1933), AR Magazine has been a staple for radio and electronic enthusiasts around Australia. The results of the 2017 boards survey into Amateur Radio clearly demonstrated that, of those who responded, the publication of a stimulating and relevant journal was of utmost importance.
When speaking to members regarding AR Magazine during the recent AGM one of the matters that was repeatedly raised was the slow shift of the journal from being a journal of technical excellence that educates others and demonstrates our contribution to society to one that was becoming more of a social journal. One member observed that this is not restricted merely to our Journal, and argued that it is representative of the hobby migration from one of technical discovery to that of a social activity. It should be noted that this view was not held by all involved in the discussion with others citing the progressive activities of their clubs to educate and cultivate tomorrows members.
It is the view of your Board that the WIA and its Journal should lead, not lag the community and with a vision of delivering, once again, Australia's premier radio and electronics journal. I am here to ask, on behalf of the Board, and Harry, our recently appointed "Editor in Chief", for your assistance.
The WIA is looking for contributors for the WIA Magazine. If you have a technical article (whether previously submitted to AR magazine or not), a construction project, or you or your employer are involved in the design, construction, manufacture or delivery of technology or technology based products that you believe would be of interest to the radio and electronics experimenters in Australia we would love to hear from you.
If you can assist, or know someone who can assist, please email wiamag@wia.org.au
The WIA commits to ensuring that submissions are processed promptly if they are received in a publishable format, and to advise you should anything else be required.
With your help we can once again publish Australia's premier journal for radio and electronics enthusiasts.
Thats all from me, this is Aidan, VK4APM
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
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