Howard - Perhaps the message was lost in translation, but the magazine is in fact visible in the QST app to the general public. I asked a trusted third party and he was able to see it as well, so it is "out there." I was asking if it launched already so I can tell people about it. You're talking about a December launch but the magazine is there. So either someone put a copy out early by mistake, or it's a soft launch. Just need some clarity so I can answer questions when I'm asked. Thanks Ria On Sat, 5 Oct 2019 at 23:18, Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) <wb2itx@arrl.org> wrote:
Hi Ria,
I’ve told ODV more and earlier than general audiences, but it’s not secret. I didn’t want to promise more until the project matured. As you can imagine, rolling out a new magazine requires lots of effort across many different functions— editorial, design, advertising, marketing, membership ...
You can tell people about it, but we will also put out specific info in a month or so. This is a big deal and we need to make a splash.
73, Howard, WB2ITX
Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX Chief Executive Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA Telephone: +1 860-594-0404 email: hmichel@arrl.org
On Oct 5, 2019, at 2:58 PM, "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Howard.
So did I get an advance copy as ODV? Or is this already in public release?
Ria N2RJ
On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 3:43 PM Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) <wb2itx@arrl.org> wrote:
Hi Ria, ODV,
I’ve been giving audiences at hamfests a few details, kind of a teaser. You can do the same. We will have a big PR push when we get closer, probably in December after we go to press.
Here are some details you can release. It will be a member benefit (no additional charge) to receive it in digital form. Members will have the option of selecting either OTA or QST in print. We may offer the option to get both in print depending on demand. OTA will come out bi-monthly. The content will be a 2-3 year rolling content for new hams that you can start with any issue. After 2-3 years, members will probably change to QST, or I hope, to one of several mini-mags that we are in initial discussion at HQ. FYI, we are thinking NCJ beefed up to radio sport, QEX, EmComm. But these are just initial thoughts. Let’s see how OTA goes.
73, Howard
Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX Chief Executive Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA Telephone: +1 860-594-0404 email: hmichel@arrl.org
On Oct 5, 2019, at 10:52 AM, "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com> wrote:
I noticed this in my digital QST App.
Any announcements? Is this public or just for a select few? I would like to spread the word to my division.
Ria N2RJ
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