Bob,

I brought this topic up probably two years ago and got a lot of grief from some on this list and a lot of it was about having access to QST via NLS. THe fact of the matter is there are other publications that ARRL offers that I would like to access. When I joined ARRL, I tried reaching out to them with no success at all because I strongly felt that digital technology would make it possible to have access to a broader range of materials. I do see this as a much larger issue than just access to QST. I certainly have no problem with paying full price if I can get the same access and it would be great to have the ability to read it in Braille or audio. I do think that a digital format would facilitate that level of flexibility. So, perhaps something will happen this time.

73
Scott

On Jul 14, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Bob Ray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Greetings,  The best solution is to get the company that is doing so many
> magazines digitally to make them all available as Pat suggested.  I am sure
> that ARRL isn't going to consider dropping their contract with NLS for
> putting it out on BARD.  We need to remember, and perhaps tell them too,
> many blind people are computer users and could benefit from this move.  We
> are no different than the rest of the population though, there are a certain
> number of people who do not use computers and have no plans to do so.
> 
> We need to keep reminding them that we wish this sort of access to their
> publications.  Occasionally you run into an individual that works with ARRL,
> like any other organization, that doesn't understand the need. it is our job
> to make sure they do understand it. The responses I have seen from directors
> that have been contacted seem to understand the broad scope of the problem.
> The more of us who remind them of this need, the more likely they are to
> actually do something about it.
> 
> 
> Bob kd0br
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of COLLEEN ROTH
> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 3:43 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: arrl and qst
> 
> Hello,
> I will be renewing my Arrl Membership this month. It expires in September.
> I will tell Arrl that I get QST through Bard as I have every time I renew
> Membership for my husband and I.
> It is counterproductive to do otherwise.
> As I said in my last post Arrl already knows about QST being on BARD.
> This is why we get a reduced rate. We are not getting the magazine from
> Arrl.
> I do not care when I get the magazine, I am just glad to receive it.
> I like getting it downloaded from BARD.
> This is just my opinion.
> Colleen Roth, N8TNV;
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard Kaufman <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:13 pm
> Subject: arrl and qst
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Naturally they need to know about BARD, since they authorize it, we 
>> would loose all credibility by withholding information.
>> Then explain the problems with BARD,
>> First, inspite of their best efforts their is a publishing delay.
>> Second, even though it isn't being sent through the mail, advertizing 
>> is omited.
>> third.  Separate is not equal or inclusive, just by being separate.  
>> Hams solve technical problems, this is a technical problem with a 
>> technical solution.
>> 
>> H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
>> Adaptive Technology Instructor