well, putting QST in an IOS accessible format wouldn't be much different 
than the NLS method now...limiting and requiring specialized, or somewhat 
specialized equipment or codes to access it.
No reason they can't put qst into a txt or PDF document and have an easy 
online subscription set up.
If my local radio club can put their monthly newsletter into an accessible 
PDF for me, and put it online with a password that is emailed out to all the 
members when it is ready, I'm sure QST can do something similar.
the major newspapers and magazines did this a long long time ago to make 
their material accessible to everyone.

73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:00 AM
Subject: Fwd: Get Ready: Digital QST is Coming Soon


> Hi all,
>
> I got the following from the ARRL and I took the time to call and spoke =
> to a gent named Mark. Mark was of course not very helpful and I'm not so =
> sure I liked his attitude either as it seemed I was asking him to do =
> some work. I digress, but I asked about the possibility of the iOS app =
> being made accessible and Mark informed me that it was not in the plans =
> and probably would not be for years. WHat a bucket of BS. I was told =
> (after pressuring Mark) that I could contact [log in to unmask] with =
> questions.
> I think this bothers me enough that I would seriously consider whether =
> or not I would renew my membership when that time arrives. I'm sure some =
> will disagree, but there is no reason why the ARRL should assume that I =
> want to get QST from NLS for one thing. I think what bugs me most is the =
> lack of interest and attitude.
> So, I'm ranting a little, but if you have any interest I encourage you =
> to contact the ARRL via the e-mail address of whoever this =
> [log in to unmask] person is.
>
> 73
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: "ARRL" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Get Ready: Digital QST is Coming Soon
>> Date: March 20, 2012 10:30:48 AM EDT
>> To: [log in to unmask]
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>> Coming Soon: NEW ARRL Membership Benefits
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>> Dear William Howell, N3BYY
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>> We are excited to announce two new ARRL membership benefits that will =
> be introduced in June 2012.
>> In addition to the print copy of QST, all members will have access to =
> an online, digital edition of QST at no extra cost. You will be able to =
> access QST from anywhere--on nearly any computer, laptop, mobile device, =
> smartphone and tablet (including Apple iPad, iPhone, and devices using =
> the Android operating system).
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>> Also in June, members will gain access to archived issues of QST from =
> December 1915 to the present (previously, only issues through 2007 were =
> available to members). If you are familiar with the current periodicals =
> archive (which serves images of pages), that platform will be expanded =
> to include all of QST from December 1915 through December 2011. A =
> second, new archive will be introduced for issues beginning January =
> 2012, featuring enhanced functionality including full-text search.
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>> Be Prepared!
>> Members must have a valid ARRL website login to access the current =
> digital edition of QST and archived editions. For a smooth launch of =
> these exciting new benefits, and so that you will be able to quickly =
> access the digital version of QST as soon it becomes available, we are =
> e-mailing you some information that will help you login to the ARRL =
> website prior to launch.
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>> Login Instructions
>> Please follow these personalized, step-by-step directions below to =
> login to the ARRL website:
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>> Go to www.arrl.org
>> At the top, center of the page in "Site Login", enter your Username: =
> n3byy and the password you selected during registration.
>>=20
>>=20
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>> Forgot Password?
>> If you have forgotten your password, here are some steps to help you =
> obtain a temporary password which you can use to Login. We recommend =
> writing this temporary password down prior to logging in, then Login =
> using your username and the temporary password.
>>=20
>>=20
>> Select "Forgot Password" on the Login page
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>> - To reset your password by e-mail:
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>> Select "By Email" from the dropdown menu
>> Enter your Username: n3byy and e-mail address. You must use the email =
> address that you used to originally register for a website login =
> account.
>> Click "Submit"
>> - To reset your password by member credentials:
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>> Select "By Member Credentials" from the drop down menu
>> Enter your Username: n3byy
>> Enter your Member ID: 0001636334
>> Enter your Call Sign OR Last name
>> Click "Submit"
>> Once you are logged in, select "Edit your Profile" to change your =
> password to something you can more easily remember.
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>> Questions?
>> Contact Member Services by email [log in to unmask] or by telephone =
> 860-594-0200 or 888-277-5289 (US only).
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>> About this Email
>> You are subscribed to receive monthly notification of the digital =
> edition of QST. If you have an ARRL website user account, you can manage =
> all of your e-mail preferences at www.arrl.org/myarrl. If you would =
> prefer to stop receiving all email from ARRL to [log in to unmask], =
> then please click here.
>>=20
>> ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio
>> 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA
>> www.arrl.org
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