The Short Wave Magazine November 1976 [antikvár]

FOR THE RADIO AMATEUR AND AMATEUR RADIOSHORT*aqvnc,EDITORIALtutiWhile in many respects the general outlook as winter approaches is bleak, as far as Amateur Radio is concerned we can be a good deal more optimistic.The bands are opening, and larger numbers of radio amateurs than ever before will be using themto communicate "across the parish or across the world," as our saying goes. The extraordinary variety of radio amateur activity will once again be demonstratedLF, HF, VHF, DX, Phone, CW and SSB; to say nothing of RTTY, A/TV, Mobile, Construction, Operation and Contest working, each with its own type and category of adherents. Amateur Radio has long since progressed beyond the stage where even a well-qualified and experienced AT-station operator can expct to be expert, or even knowledgeable, in every one of its aspects.Today, there are things going on in the VHF/UHF régions which are as a closed book to those who keep to our HF bands. There is DX being worked on these bands which would astonish those whose only experience is DX on HF. There is high-priced commercial equipment being installed in numerous amateur stations, and also individual constructional work going on of a very high standard of professionalism and workmanship. (There is also the other kind of construction, which often gives results just as good!)So, as what has been promised to be "a long, hard winter"in more senses than onebegins to close in on us, we can be grateful for the solace, relaxation and pleasant distraction that Amateur Radio will afford.WORLD-WID E COMMUNIO A TION