Equipment is also examined for spectral purity and the QST staff pulls no punches. They are also known to contact the manufacturer to get explanations for any anomalies on the record. Radios are further evaluated for ergonomics and are put to use in real world situations to give their reader the best possible picture of what they are getting for their hard earned cash. Check this book out before you buy. I imagine a few folks are fed up with my reviewing amateur radio and scanner books in our shortwave magazine.
Lets review a few facts.
The radio hobby publishing industry is rather small. I could saw off a few fingers and still name all the leaders in the field. My editorial operation has been simple over the years. I ask folks for a chance to review their books, some folks have sent me books, other haven't. Lately the ham radio side of the house has been putting out the most publications and, more importantly, getting them into Uncle Skip's hands.