[amsat-bb] Amsat Journal, Digital-only?

[Mike Seguin]

I would have no problem with a PDF.

I would like to see the format changed a bit. In most PDF's, they are 
simple copies of the print format. They are usually based on 2 or 3 
column portrait layouts. On a typical PC monitor, it forces you to 
scroll up/down to follow the text.

Check out what TAPR did with the Packet Status Register. The format is 
Landscape and fits easily on screen. Pretty easy to read.

https://tapr.wpengine.com/psr/psr144.pdf

Just a suggestion.

Mike

On 4/21/2020 12:09 AM, Andy via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> The Rice University newspaper, The Thresher, first published in 1916, has
> gone electronic only, but perhaps not permanently. I enjoy receiving hard
> copy, but as we change with the times, I could be convinced. PDF works
> really well for many.
> 
> Andy W5ACM
> AMSAT LM 1552 and previous BoD Member
> ARRL LM
> Chief Operator Rice Radio http://ktru.org
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ronald
> Parsons via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:49 PM
> To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal, Digital-only?
> 
> I was very pleased when ARRL made electronic copies of QST available along
> with downloadable copies of past issues. I could finally dispose of those
> magazine boxes stores on the top closet shelf. Doing something similar for
> The AMSAT Journal would be great. It even would allow color to be used in
> the articles. I seldom need hard copies of many articles, so printing has
> not been a problem. PDF would be my format preference. We would get the
> Journal earlier and wouldn't have to store the old issues. I assume AMSAT
> would make available an online availability of past issues.
> 
> Ron W5RKN
> 
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73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"