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Periodicals of Interest to QRP Enthusiasts Version 2.0
July 1, 1999
Compiled by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL e-mail: cebik@.utk.edu
Contents: This file contains basic information on periodicals of
especial interest to QRP enthusiasts. It lists club-sponsored and
subscription periodicals that are of wide interest to QRPers
world-wide and that are readily available.
NOT included are standard, general interest amateur radio journals,
such as QST, CQ, Communications Quarterly, 73, RADCOM, and others from
all over the world. Although these journals often contain articles of
interest to QRP enthusiasts, they are too well known to require space
here. World Radio and FISTs have regular QRP columns.
Electronics books and antenna books of interest to QRP enthusiasts
will be found in two separate listings.
Each entry in this list providess the following information: journal
name, issues per year, source, cost per year, basis of subscription,
average pages per issue, subscription or membership address, a brief
description of the usual contents, and special notes.
This list is believed to be reasonably complete and accurate as of the
date of this notice. Corrections and additions may be e-mailed to me
at the listed address. I shall be pleased to add to the list any
publication omitted if it is of high interest to QRP operators and
builders. And, of course, I shall be pleased to correct any errors
and update the information listed.
Permission to reproduce this list is hereby granted on condition that
a full reference to its source is included.
Good reading, good building, and good operating to you.
L. B. Cebik, W4RNL
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Periodicals of Interest to QRP Enthusiasts
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1. Name: QRP Quarterly Issues per year: 4
Source: QRP ARCI Cost: $15.00 US*
Basis: Membership Pages: 60+/issue
Address: Ken Evans, W4DU (Treasurer)
848 Valbrook Court
Lilburn, GA 30047 USA
Contents: Construction (circuits, antennas, modifications,
test equipment, etc.), equipment and accessories
reviews, shop and building tips ("Idea Exchange,"
WA8MCQ), operating, award, editorial views and QRP
philosophy, contest dates and results, and member
news (KI6SN); Editor Ron Stark, KU7Y
Notes: *$18/yr VE; $20/yr DX; 8.5x11 format
2. Name: SPRAT Issues per year: 4
Source: G-QRP Club Cost: $14.00 US*
Basis: Membership Pages: 44/issue
Address: *Bill Kelsey, N8ET; Kanga US
3521 Spring Lake Drive
Findlay, OH 45840 USA
Contents: Ed. George Dobbs, G3RJV; 60% construction each issue
(circuits, antennas, test equipment, etc., both basic
and advanced, with some pcb layouts) from many
different countries; award, operating, contest, G-
novice, SSB, VHF, and member columns and news
Notes: *Membership/subscription dues to be sent according
to country of residence; see list of clubs for
information on non-US costs and addresses; SPRAT =
"Small Powered Radio Amateur Transmitter", 5.75x8.5
3. Name: QRPp Issues per year: 4
Source: NORCAL Cost: $15.00 US
Basis: Membership Pages: 64-84/issue
Address: The QRP Club of Northern California
Jim Cates, WA6GER
3241 Eastwood Road
Sacramento, CA 95821 USA
Contents: Ed. Doug Hendricks, KI6DS; over 20 articles per issue,
mostly devoted to technical and construction topics
including new designs, conversions, improvements, and
modifications, featuring NORCAL club projects, with a
member profile and some operating features.
Notes: $15/yr US and VE; $20/yr DX (air mail delivery);
mailing schedule: March, June, Sept, Dec.; Make
subscription checks payable to Jim Cates, not NORCAL;
5.75x8.5; bound past volumes available.
4. Name: Low Down Issues per year: 6
Source: Colorado QRP Club Cost: $15.00 US
Basis: Membership* Pages: 32-36/issue
Address: Rich High, W0HEP (Editor)*
740 Galena Street
Aurora, CO 80010-3922 USA
FAX: 303-344-0741 e-mail: CQC@aol.com
Contents: Technical articles; rig profiles and other
equipment reviews; overseas QRP operating features;
club member profiles ("Check-Ins"); CQC contest news,
rules, and forms; QRP philosophy and views; regular
antenna column (Antennas From the Ground Up)
Notes: $20/yr DX; 5.75x8.5
*Send memberships and renewals to this address:
Colorado QRP Club
P.O. Box 371883
Denver, CO 80237-1883
5. Name: The Five-Watter (T5W) Issues per year: 4
Source: Michigan QRP Club Cost: $ 7.00 US*
Basis: Membership Pages: 20/issue
Address: Editor: Tom Arvo, WA8DXD
P.O. Box 2550
Goldenrod, FL 32733-2550
Contents: A mix of club, operating, building, and antenna
information
Notes: *New memberships: $7.00 US/VE, $12 DX; renewal dues
$5.00 US/VE, $10 DX; Size 5.75x8.5
Membership and renewal address:
654 Georgia Avenue
Marysville, MI 48040
6. Name: Lo-Key Issues per year: 4
Source: CW Operators QRP Club (VK) Cost $14.00 A*
Basis: Mem/Subscription Pages: 32/issue
Address: Kevin Zietz, VK5AKZ
41 Tobruk Avenue
St. Marys, SA 5042
Australia
Contents: Ed. Don Callow, VK5AIL; Two to three construction
articles/issue, including advanced ideas,
equipment modifications, keyers, etc. (some with parts
kits available); awards, contest, and net program news.
Notes: *VK price $10/yr; ZL $12/yr; dx S14/yr: N8ET will
accept subscription money at Dayton and forward in
order to assist with currency conversion. 5.75x8.5
7. Name: QRP Report Issues per year: 4
Source: DL-QRP-AG Cost: $20.00 US*
Basis: Membership/Subscription Pages: 32-48/issue
Address: Peter Zenker, DL2FI
Saarstrasse13
12161 Berlin
Germany
Contents: Numerous construction articles, equipment reviews, and
other technical topics of interest to QRPers. Many short
articles and small projects, plus a complete transceiver
in almost every issue. Most projects are available as kits
from DL-QRP-AG. Edited by Matthias Rauhut, DF2OF
Notes: Format: 7.75x8.25". *Yearly subscription 20 DM in Germany
8. Name: OK QRP INFO Issues per year: 4
Source: OK (Czech) QRP Club Cost: $10.00 US*
Basis: Membership Pages: 35/issue
Address: Petr Doudra OK1CZ (IN: HRUSKA@ig.cas.cz)
U 1. baterie 1
16200 Praha (Prague)
Czech Republic
Contents: Several construction articles (up to 8 brief ones),
most with English translations; also general interest
reports on QRP activities
Notes: *Cost/yr: 15 IRCs; GBP 5.00; US$ 10.00; DM 15;
5.75x8.5
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