CQ Names New "New Products" Editor, Adds Kit-Building Column
(Hicksville, NY September 29, 2009) – CQ magazine Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU, today announced two changes to the magazine's editorial staff, including the addition of a new column.
The new column, "Kit-Building," will be anchored by Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB, of Lincoln, Nebraska. It replaces "The Weekender," a small-project column that had been without a regular columnist since the departure of Phil Salas, AD5X, at the end of 2008. Eisenberg, a ham for more than 40 years, has been building kits and leading kit-building forums at hamfests and conventions for many years. "Kits have been with us since the beginning of our hobby," writes Joe in his debut column in the November issue of CQ, adding, "With a bag full of parts and a circuit board, we can create things that we cannot only use, but learn from and even improve on." The column will mix kit-building tips and techniques with close-up looks at building a variety of currently-available kits. Joe may be reached by e-mail at k0neb@cq-amateur-radio.com.
John Wood, WV5J, of Germantown, Tennessee, has been named New Products Editor, succeeding Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, who had to step down due to increased time demands at his full-time job. John is both a longtime ham and a longtime journalist, having held a variety of positions with newspapers in Tennessee and Arkansas. John has also been a regular contributor to CQ, with his most recent article appearing in the October, 2009, issue. He will continue to write occasional feature articles in addition to his monthly new products column. John's first column will appear in the December, 2009, issue. Manufacturers and marketers of products for the amateur radio market are encouraged to keep John informed when new products are released. He may be reached by mail via the CQ office in New York, or by e-mail to either wv5j@cq-amateur-radio.com or productnews@cq-amateur-radio.com.
