Nuts and Volts is back.

[KD1SH]

I just checked their website, and the full archive CD set is still available, but not cheap, at $289.95. I don't recall paying that much, but it was a number of years ago. There's a wealth of great information in there, though, so even at that price, it may be worth it for fans of the magazine.

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Electric Radio dropping from 12 to 6 issues really disappointed me. I've enjoyed electric radio more than QST, honestly, although I still like getting my monthly hard-copy of QST. Despite the current trend, I subscribe to a number of print magazines.  As a former military aerospace worker, I enjoy my subscription to Aviation Week and Space Technology. That one's still going strong, but it can buck the trend because it's very much an "insider" publication and not as vulnerable to consumer trends.
73 Magazine, and Ham Radio Horizons, suffered a similar demise, as did Popular Electronics. I'm still holding out hope for Nuts and Volts, but it's getting harder, and they'll need to convince me.

Ham Radio Horizons magazine disappeared because it was merged into its parent publication, Ham Radio magazine, following the December 1979 issue. The magazine, which began in March 1977, was aimed at beginners and those new to the hobby, but its run was cut short by economic challenges facing the publishing company, Communications Technology, Inc.

73 Amateur Radio Today magazine ceased publication in September 2003 after 43 years due to severe financial pressure, primarily driven by dwindling advertising revenue and decreasing subscriptions. Wayne Green, the Publisher, faced unsustainable costs, and the magazine, which once covered technical ham radio topics, saw declining interest.

Electric Radio Magazine transitioned from a monthly (12 issues/year) to a bimonthly (6 issues/year) publication, effective September 2021, primarily due to rising printing and mailing costs. This change was implemented to maintain sustainability as publishing expenses increased. Cost management is important to retain sustainability especially in a niche market.

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Bill,
I don't remember exactly when I inquired with N&V. I think it was about the time you posted this thread but don't quote me on that.  Anyway, I asked them when they expected to send out hard copies.  The lady said some time soon but if not she offered a refund. I probably should have took her up on that offer.

I sent them an email last week, but no reply yet. It will be a real shame if they're gone for good. But, I saved most of my hard copies, and also have the archived CD set they were selling a few years ago. I don't know if that's still available, but I recommend it for for faithful fans of the magazine.

Did you ever get a response to your latest e-mail to them?

[KD1SH]

I did get a reply. Basically just a reassurance that they're working through a lot of problems but still intend to resume delivering print copies "soon."

Bill,
I don't remember exactly when I inquired with N&V. I think it was about the time you posted this thread but don't quote me on that.  Anyway, I asked them when they expected to send out hard copies.  The lady said some time soon but if not she offered a refund. I probably should have took her up on that offer.

I sent them an email last week, but no reply yet. It will be a real shame if they're gone for good. But, I saved most of my hard copies, and also have the archived CD set they were selling a few years ago. I don't know if that's still available, but I recommend it for for faithful fans of the magazine.

Did you ever get a response to your latest e-mail to them?

[AG5UM]

Oh yes,
73 magazine is a favorite of mine, maybe my favorite. I look back through my "Ham Radio magazine" magazines from the late 60's, 70's, etc. Another great one. The size and same as  "Electric Radio" now.
Electric Radio of course is fantastic!
You have got me back looking at these older Nuts & Volts mags, I think I found them at a ham fest...They are Cool.
I insist on my print copy of QST, but really I get very little out of it. It's nothing like it was in the old days.
Anyway, Good topic. glad I'm not the only one who still likes a print copy in my hand.
73

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Oh yes,
73 magazine is a favorite of mine, maybe my favorite. I look back through my "Ham Radio magazine" magazines from the late 60's, 70's, etc. Another great one. The size and same as  "Electric Radio" now.
Electric Radio of course is fantastic!
You have got me back looking at these older Nuts & Volts mags, I think I found them at a ham fest...They are Cool.
I insist on my print copy of QST, but really I get very little out of it. It's nothing like it was in the old days.
Anyway, Good topic. glad I'm not the only one who still likes a print copy in my hand.
73

Ham Radio magazine changed from its smaller, digest-sized format (approximately 6" x 9") to the larger standard magazine format (approximately 8" x 11") starting with the January 1980 issue.

Electric Radio magazine size has always been 5 1/2 X 8 1/2.
Take a standard size sheet of paper 8 1/2 X 11 and fold it short size edge to short side edge and you now have 4 pages of a typical Electric Radio set of magazine pages.
My first ManualMan catalogs were done this way and saddle stitched (staples in the middle). As my list of manuals grew, it was either make the print smaller or keep adding pages. Adding one folded sheet provided 4 pages of area for manual listings. But, as the number of pages grew, it got very expensive to mail.

[AG5UM]

Looking at these old magazines,
I found I have the First issue of "ham Radio",
it has the same logo, etc. but is Titled "ham Radio" without the later "ham Radio magazine",
It is the March 1968 edition says "first issue" on the cover and page 55 is an advertisement  "introducing ham Radio"..."Free copy and 4 month trial for $1.00", etc.
Fun stuff.
(I did'nt have any others like that, my next ones start May 1970, "ham radio magazine". )
The December 1974 ham radio magazine has a large "ham radio cumulative index 1968-1974" starting on page 109-133.
You guys probably already know all this but I have'nt looked at these in awhile.
Fun stuff and great information in them.

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Looking at these old magazines,
I found I have the First issue of "ham Radio",
it has the same logo, etc. but is Titled "ham Radio" without the later "ham Radio magazine",
It is the March 1968 edition says "first issue" on the cover and page 55 is an advertisement  "introducing ham Radio"..."Free copy and 4 month trial for $1.00", etc.
Fun stuff.
(I did'nt have any others like that, my next ones start May 1970, "ham radio magazine". )
The December 1974 ham radio magazine has a large "ham radio cumulative index 1968-1974" starting on page 109-133.

Ham Radio Magazine had a "preview" issue in February 1968.
If you have nothing better to do, and like real technical stuff, here are all the Ham Radio Magazines:
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Ham_Radio.htm

[AG5UM]

Thanks Pete,
I did'nt know that link for ham radio magazine was available, great!!

[KD1SH]

Thanks for the link, Pete. I definitely bookmarked that one. A very good resource.
And, though I'm not plugging for the League, just a reminder for those who aren't aware: League members have access to the searchable archive of periodicals, including QST, QEX, NCJ, and OTA, as well as Ham Radio. It's another great resource and I use it often.

Looking at these old magazines,
I found I have the First issue of "ham Radio",
it has the same logo, etc. but is Titled "ham Radio" without the later "ham Radio magazine",
It is the March 1968 edition says "first issue" on the cover and page 55 is an advertisement  "introducing ham Radio"..."Free copy and 4 month trial for $1.00", etc.
Fun stuff.
(I did'nt have any others like that, my next ones start May 1970, "ham radio magazine". )
The December 1974 ham radio magazine has a large "ham radio cumulative index 1968-1974" starting on page 109-133.

Ham Radio Magazine had a "preview" issue in February 1968.
If you have nothing better to do, and like real technical stuff, here are all the Ham Radio Magazines:
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Ham_Radio.htm

[Pete, WA2CWA]

Thanks for the link, Pete. I definitely bookmarked that one. A very good resource.
And, though I'm not plugging for the League, just a reminder for those who aren't aware: League members have access to the searchable archive of periodicals, including QST, QEX, NCJ, and OTA, as well as Ham Radio. It's another great resource and I use it often.

Since we are echoing some ARRL resources, this one is for all, members or not; the online RADIO ALPHA, went live in August 2025, the chief architect is Chuck Penson.
http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=49324.0