ARRL as seen on Radioworld

[KB2WIG]

http://radioworld.com/pages/s.0106/t.4033.html

[W1GFH]

Local legend has it that Maxim’s ghost haunts W1AW, albeit in a friendly way.

I wonder what he thinks of the new code-free amateur license?

[WA3VJB]

Well that's a bullszht piece if I ever saw one. I believe an editorial reply is in order.

[WD8BIL]

Don't hold back Paul.... tell us how you really feel !!

Whenever Americans need us, we’ll be there,” said Pitts. “No matter how times change, the fascination of radio remains undimmed for our 150,000 members. ”

If it's so robust how come the numbers are down

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Love that "soapy" stuff. Reminds me of some of the posts on another reflector.


WD8BIL asks:
If it's so robust how come the numbers are down

ARRL has claimed that their membership has always been cyclical. See ARRL 1998 Annual Review http://www.remote.arrl.org/announce/annualreport/98ar.pdf ("The Year in Review" article) for a 20 year membership chart. Membership cost increases also will nip into the membership numbers. Early 21st century job losses/terminations went through the roof. People had to set "money spending" priorities. Others just don't care.