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ARRL - A History of QST — Volume 2: Advertising

A History of QST - Volume 2: Advertising is a trip through Amateur Radio history via commercial artwork and the eyes of the camera. For nearly a century, ARRL's membership journal, QST, has advanced the art and science of Amateur Radio by delivering timely, engaging, and valuable information to ham radio operators. In addition to pages of feature articles and columns, ARRL members have enjoyed poring over the advertisements found in each issue, mesmerized by the latest and greatest station equipment.

A History of QST - Volume 2: Advertising is a nostalgic look back at Amateur Radio technology, activities, and interests over the last century. Through a collection of QST pages and advertising, Joe Veras, K9OCO, traces the history of receivers, transmitters, antennas, and other station gear from 1915 to today. Notable highlights of the Amateur Radio Service are included for each decade, along with advertising representative of the era. As you turn the pages, technology changes, bands are added, and modes of operation come and go. You are sure to see many familiar names--manufacturers who are still innovating and contributing to the state of the art, along with ones who gradually faded into history, and others who barely got off the ground. It is an intriguing journey of Amateur Radio's rich and varied history, told through the creative marketing, advertising, and photography of yesteryear.

No ham radio operator or SWL should be without this book. A look back at the companies and equipment that helped to build and support our hobby can be fun and informative. Order your copy of A History of QST - Volume 2: Advertising, now available from DX Engineering, and see some great equipment of the past!

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