Something I find with the negative ones is some times it's all little stupid 
things, I look for the consistent ones or as far as I'm concerned, if 
they're not consistent, they're probably not worth worrying about.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: staying current


> Richard,
>
> When looking at product reviews on eham.net, I search out the negative 
> ones
> just to see what the complaints are.  You have to take many of them with a
> few barrels of salt, but sometimes someone will point out something about 
> a
> product that changes my mind.
>
> I also listen on air to see what people have to say about the things they
> buy, and even when they think the product is great, they may point out
> something that makes me think I shouldn't spend my money.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 10:34
> Subject: staying current
>
>
>> Hi;
>> There a number of possibilities which may or may not be worth anything.
>> For
>> reasons unknown handihams has an audio version of qst and radio world
>> available for download.  Qst is also available in the U S from the
>> national
>> library for the blind on cassette.  The thing that would be interesting
>> would be to ask some nondisabled folks what they read first in qst?  Many
>> have said they look primarily at the advertising to see what's new on 
>> sale
>> etc.  In both versions the advertising is deleted.
>> As an arrl member with or without qst you can download product reviews
>> which
>> are often interesting.  My only concern as to the product reviews is that
>> generally speaking most things reviewed are considered to be fairly good.
>> In reality there is some real junk out there.
>> The same thing is sometimes true of eham.  I guess if you really like
>> something you are particularly motivated to submit a review.
>> 73
>> Richard
>>
>>
>>