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27th Dec 2021, 8:06 pm | #41 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
The Telecommunications Heritage Group also publishes its journal as a PDF in parallel with the printed version, but on a web site only accessible to current members. I'm not sure that BVWS has an equivalent place. The early issues (volumes 1-30) are, I believe, available to all as PDFs on the BVWS web site, but if the most recent ones were, there would be less incentive to be a member. OK, there are also other advantages available to members, but even so...
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27th Dec 2021, 8:49 pm | #42 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
The BVWS does not have a members only part of the website and there are no plans to add one currently. The technicalities of linking the current offline membership database with a website system are too much work for minimal benefit.
Another disadvantage of a PDF version from the society’s point of view is that it can be shared with non-members and even posted online elsewhere which would have an adverse impact on member numbers. I am gradually working on scanning more older bulletins to get volumes 31-40 online but there is no timescale for that (it’s just when I have time). |
27th Dec 2021, 8:52 pm | #43 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
I'll just add that mine's not arrived either, but I've been at work for Christmas, so no time to enjoy it. I use the calendar; that's usually a job for this post-Christmas lull, adding all the Birthdays and non-radio related events.
The Bulletin's A4 Glossy format keeps the pictures at a good size and makes it an interesting and enjoyable read. Easy to pick up when it's in hard copy. However, I am a bit of a hoarder and find good magazines impossible to put in the recycling bin. Last year, I did eventually dispose of all my used calendars but it was a hard decision. My BVWS membership doesn't go back that far, so my Bulletin collection only fills three box files. My car club produces a monthly A5 magazine and I've been a member since the late 90s, one 3' x 3' bookcase is now full of them. The car club do offer back-issues on CD-ROM which is something I should purchase, but I'd still hate to see the magazines go. An on-line version or free PDF download for BVWS members might help some of us who are running out of space. I agree with Nick, The Bulletin is quality item thanks to the effort put in by Alex and his contributors. SR Last edited by Stuart R; 27th Dec 2021 at 8:54 pm. Reason: Post crossed with Paul's. |
27th Dec 2021, 11:05 pm | #44 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
Because the Bulletin comes out four times a year (six times a year from 1992 to 1995), my complete set of printed copies only takes up about two feet of shelf space (at a guess, I haven't actually checked).
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As I said though, this is a moot point in the absence of a members-only page. By the way, I think signing up to THG members-only web site is separate from the membership database, but is only granted to members after a manual check.
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28th Dec 2021, 8:11 pm | #46 | |
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29th Dec 2021, 11:55 am | #47 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
Hello,
I've put some info that may be of some interest in the the Olson thread. https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...75#post1435675 Terry |
29th Dec 2021, 3:39 pm | #48 |
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As have I, not a trivial task as there is almost always an article of great interest to me in each issue - and sometimes other articles of less interest (TV based) are deserving due to being write-ups of a big restoration and well-researched, well-written!
So I was wondering... is there any benefit it publicising the votes for each article? That way, would-be contributors could get a feel for the degree of popularity of each article. It may be a controversial matter for Committee deliberation, as the data is shared among the folk there, of course! |
29th Dec 2021, 4:29 pm | #49 |
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Mine just popped through the letter box, waiting for Tesco delivery so it doesn't upset the reading. Tesco has just arrived, reading in 15 minutes...
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29th Dec 2021, 6:10 pm | #50 | |
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If people could vote for first, second, third etc choice then announcing more than the winner and positions of the top few could be an option, but with a single vote for 37 articles and typically under 100 members actually voting it would not be accurate or meaningful enough. Personally I do not think it is worth the complexity of a Eurovision Song Contest type scoring system, or the amount of extra work it would create, for no real benefit. Indeed if members have to choose their top three or whatever there could be even less voters. I can say that right now there are two articles in joint first place and two close behind in joint second place in the online voting. But it is still early days and there are also the postal votes to include. Every vote matters! There is also one where an author has voted for his own article, so that vote will be disqualified. It happens every year with the same person. |
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29th Dec 2021, 7:16 pm | #51 |
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A most enjoyable first read, a mix of restoration, explanation and display (I want all the stuff at RetrotechUK plus the space required!) And the calendar, what an interesting type to collect, I will enjoy every months picture.
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Hello,
Been thinking about this… As a rookie to the writing of articles for the Bulletin, I’m doing it to contribute to the society and it’s richness. If an article should get only one or even zero votes but someone finds it useful and informative it’s been a job well done. Terry. Quote:
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31st Dec 2021, 12:24 pm | #54 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
I regret to say that my Bulletin has only just arrived, I am looking forward to a good read along with a cup of coffee!
Regards Trevor. |
31st Dec 2021, 3:58 pm | #55 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
Mine arrived before Christmas, an excellent read. Unfortunately due to the fact that I retire today AND there is a superb article on the Philco 444, I now have no excuse for not restoring the one I bought in 1985!
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31st Dec 2021, 4:25 pm | #56 |
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Wishing you a happy retirement. No doubt you'll soon be so busy that you'll wonder how you ever found time to earn a living!
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31st Dec 2021, 6:31 pm | #57 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
Mine has still not arrived. Should I be worried?
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6th Jan 2022, 6:50 pm | #59 |
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It arrived at last, today.
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6th Jan 2022, 10:01 pm | #60 |
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Re: BVWS Winter Bulletin
Sounds like your post folk are off sick if that far behind.
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