Another one bites the dust…….Dan
From a press release dated November 12, 2008:
CQ Communications, Inc. has acquired “WorldRadio” magazine, CQ Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA and WorldRadio Publisher Armond Noble, N6WR, announced jointly today. CQ, based in Hicksville, New York, currently publishes CQ Amateur Radio, CQ VHF and Popular Communications magazines.
WorldRadio, based in Sacramento, California, has been published monthly since July, 1971, with a primary focus on the human side of ham radio. “CQ”, a general-interest ham radio magazine best known for its support of DXing and contesting, has been in print since January, 1945.
Armond Noble, N6WR, Publisher of WorldRadio, said that at the age of 74 the time had come for him to retire. “I wanted to be sure that ‘WorldRadio’ found a good home, and that our readers would continue to be served by an independent voice in amateur radio,” Noble said.
CQ Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, said, WorldRadio has filled an important niche in our hobby for nearly four decades. We welcome “WorldRadio’s” readers to the CQ family, and we look forward to meeting their needs for many years to come.”
Current plans call for WorldRadio to continue to be published online as part of the CQ family of magazines, with Editor Nancy Kott, WZ8C, continuing in that position. WorldRadio subscribers will also have their subscriptions transferred to “CQ” magazine. Readers will be notified of details as plans are finalized.
Ronny says
How interesting. I received a free copy of WorldRadio in the mail today. I’m not kidding. Glad I didn’t get a wild hair and mail in my life membership fee. ;)
Actually, I always enjoyed the easy-to-read and practical information in WorldRadio. Sad to see another ham-related endeavor go down.
Got to run and check out the deals on cheaper parts from your other story…
73,
Ronny, KC5EES
Austin, TX