ARRL magazines Hack 6.1.1 + Redeem Codes
Developer: ARRL, American Radio Relay League, Inc.
Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 6.1.1
ID: org.arrl.arrl
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Description
If you're a member of ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, install this app and have QST, the ARRL membership journal, delivered to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch every month!
QST entertains and informs with news, construction projects, tutorials and much more. That's why it is the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the world. The digital version of QST goes even further with content not found in the printed journal.
Privacy & Terms of Conditions: http://www.arrl.org/online-privacy-policy
QST entertains and informs with news, construction projects, tutorials and much more. That's why it is the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the world. The digital version of QST goes even further with content not found in the printed journal.
Privacy & Terms of Conditions: http://www.arrl.org/online-privacy-policy
Version history
6.1.1
2023-10-11
General Bug Fixes
Performance Enhancements
Performance Enhancements
6.1.0
2022-11-02
New Updates and General Bug Fixes
6.0.3
2020-05-14
Bug fixes
6.0.2
2020-05-06
Increased archive size
6.0.1
2020-04-02
Bug fixes
6.0.0
2020-01-13
New App Icon
Performance enhancements
Performance enhancements
5.1
2019-03-25
Performance Improvements
Bug Fixes
Bug Fixes
5.0
2019-02-08
Visual Updates.
4.0
2018-03-13
Updated interface
Updated reader
Improved stability for faster downloads
Updated reader
Improved stability for faster downloads
3.0
2016-12-14
General update to the application
Full access to archive
Full access to archive
2.3.2.1115
2016-04-28
- Bug fixes
- Performance enhancements
- Performance enhancements
2.3.2.1039
2015-08-10
- Interface enhancements
- Bug fixes
- Bug fixes
2.1.0.459
2014-10-14
- iOS 8 bug fixes
2.1.0.226
2014-08-04
The QST app has been updated with fixes and improvements to the latest version.
For those that have NOT updated yet please update to this new version. In the new version you will find multiple improvements to the app. You’ll also be able to take advantage of all fixes that were put in place in this version listed below.
For those that have previously updated we have fixed the issues listed below. If you see download progress bars beside an issue please tap on the new “Stop All Downloads” button in the menu under the Diagnostics tab. After stopping all downloads you will be able to view all previously downloaded books. An Update button will appear beside these books. To take advantage of the new features in this version of the app please tap the Update button and allow the book to re-download.
For those that have previously updated and deleted the app we are sorry to report you will not be able to access your previously downloaded books. We request you update to the latest version of the app and download all books that you would like to access offline.
Go to Help menu in the app by tapping the ? in the top right corner for more information.
List of bug fixes:
App crashing – caused by low memory and/or multiple books being downloaded. The app was trying to update all downloaded books to the current version and we found this was too cumbersome. This is fixed by tapping the Stop All Downloads button under the Diagnostics tab in the app menu. The app will stop trying to update previously downloaded books. You will be able to view previously downloaded books in the My QST Library tab in the menu or from the catalog view.
Previously downloaded books were not available – the app was trying to update previously downloaded books but was not able to complete this function. To access previously downloaded books tap the Stop All Downloads under Diagnostics tab in menu. All downloaded books will now be available in My QST Library or from the catalog view. To update previously downloaded books to new version to take advantage of new features tap the Update button next to the downloaded books.
Download progress bar not completing downloads – If this is still happening for you after updating to the new version please tap the Stop All Downloads button under the Diagnostics tab. All downloaded books will now be available in My QST Library or from the catalog view. To update previously downloaded books to new version to take advantage of new features tap the Update button next to the downloaded books.
Thank you for your patience while we improve the app and your reading experience.
For those that have NOT updated yet please update to this new version. In the new version you will find multiple improvements to the app. You’ll also be able to take advantage of all fixes that were put in place in this version listed below.
For those that have previously updated we have fixed the issues listed below. If you see download progress bars beside an issue please tap on the new “Stop All Downloads” button in the menu under the Diagnostics tab. After stopping all downloads you will be able to view all previously downloaded books. An Update button will appear beside these books. To take advantage of the new features in this version of the app please tap the Update button and allow the book to re-download.
For those that have previously updated and deleted the app we are sorry to report you will not be able to access your previously downloaded books. We request you update to the latest version of the app and download all books that you would like to access offline.
Go to Help menu in the app by tapping the ? in the top right corner for more information.
List of bug fixes:
App crashing – caused by low memory and/or multiple books being downloaded. The app was trying to update all downloaded books to the current version and we found this was too cumbersome. This is fixed by tapping the Stop All Downloads button under the Diagnostics tab in the app menu. The app will stop trying to update previously downloaded books. You will be able to view previously downloaded books in the My QST Library tab in the menu or from the catalog view.
Previously downloaded books were not available – the app was trying to update previously downloaded books but was not able to complete this function. To access previously downloaded books tap the Stop All Downloads under Diagnostics tab in menu. All downloaded books will now be available in My QST Library or from the catalog view. To update previously downloaded books to new version to take advantage of new features tap the Update button next to the downloaded books.
Download progress bar not completing downloads – If this is still happening for you after updating to the new version please tap the Stop All Downloads button under the Diagnostics tab. All downloaded books will now be available in My QST Library or from the catalog view. To update previously downloaded books to new version to take advantage of new features tap the Update button next to the downloaded books.
Thank you for your patience while we improve the app and your reading experience.
2.1.0.176
2014-06-20
- New user interface for catalog
- Grid and list layouts for publications view
- Read, download, and delete buttons appear next to cover image in catalog
- DRM login occurs at magazine group level instead of book level, i.e a better login experience
- Full text search across all issues - must be online
- Full text search across all downloaded books
- Help screen in catalog
- If book content is updated after user downloads book, will show an Update button so user can update the book content
- HTML animation support
- Remember last page read
- Grid and list layouts for publications view
- Read, download, and delete buttons appear next to cover image in catalog
- DRM login occurs at magazine group level instead of book level, i.e a better login experience
- Full text search across all issues - must be online
- Full text search across all downloaded books
- Help screen in catalog
- If book content is updated after user downloads book, will show an Update button so user can update the book content
- HTML animation support
- Remember last page read
1.0.26.13597
2013-10-15
- Corrected a bug that caused the cover images of downloaded issues not to be displayed when the user's device was offline.
1.0.26.13040
2013-09-12
- Performance enhancments
1.0.26.12624
2013-07-31
- Fixes issue with logout button not appearing
- Stability enhancements
- Stability enhancements
1.0.26.12109
2013-05-24
- stability improvements, specifically during reading and downloading a book
1.0.26.11921
2013-05-21
- performance improvements and bug fixes
1.0.26.10957
2013-01-14
Fixed critical, but infrequent, crashing issue related to rapid consecutive downloading of publications
1.0.26.10738
2012-12-06
- Fixes upgrade issue when downloading books to library
1.0.26.10656
2012-12-03
- Fix where login password contains a hash character
- UI update to login screen
- UI update to login screen
1.0.26.10488
2012-11-16
- Enabled support for iPhone 5.
- Added a Clear Cache button to the About screen. This button will remove cached files for books that have been read but not downloaded to the device.
- Performance improvements.
- Added a Clear Cache button to the About screen. This button will remove cached files for books that have been read but not downloaded to the device.
- Performance improvements.
1.0.25.10104
2012-10-02
Fixed crash in "online read mode" when users tap on the table of contents icon.
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Ratings
1.8 out of 5
234 Ratings
Reviews
Captain Mud,
Previous version much preferred
If you choose to read the magazine from start to finish without shutting off your iPad or using other apps, then this is reader is good. It takes a while to start up and loading a magazine is slow, however.
The biggest problem is if you leave the app to use other apps or stop using your iPad for a while, the app forgets where that you were reading the magazine, You don't have to re-download it, but it has no history of where you were in the magazine so you have to open up again and you're at the first page.
This is a big pain and makes using the app very inconvenient. I would almost rather just wait for the print version of the magazine to show than use this app. Because of this app, I would never consider canceling my print subscription and going with just the digital version.
Given how infrequent updates to this app are, it looks we'll be stuck with it for a long time. I don't think going back to the previous version is possible, although it might be.
The biggest problem is if you leave the app to use other apps or stop using your iPad for a while, the app forgets where that you were reading the magazine, You don't have to re-download it, but it has no history of where you were in the magazine so you have to open up again and you're at the first page.
This is a big pain and makes using the app very inconvenient. I would almost rather just wait for the print version of the magazine to show than use this app. Because of this app, I would never consider canceling my print subscription and going with just the digital version.
Given how infrequent updates to this app are, it looks we'll be stuck with it for a long time. I don't think going back to the previous version is possible, although it might be.
ConfirmKavanaughNow,
This app appears to be a work in progress
I've been waiting for a decent app from ARRL so that I don't need to receive paper versions of the magazines. Although the app performs well in downloaded issues (although your downloads are not in PDF - for that you must purchase the year-end edition of the ARRL periodical DVD's) the font used on the Mac is way too small to read. T make matters worse, there is not CMD or CMD- functionality to zoom. The app description in the app store claims the MacOS version is not supported, then in the same description (you have to scroll down) a claim is mentioned whereby only the M1 Apple silicon is supported. So, I hope to re-review this app when the zoom issue is added, and the Intel/M1 architectures are supported as I support the ARRL but there seem to be some resource issues in support. Among those issues is that I sent feedback in english and received a response in what I think is spanish. That leads me to believe the ARRL has a third party developer that is unable to respond to support requests.
RJB-NE,
New ver 5 crashes.
As of Mar 25: I have loaded and tested the new ver 5.1 and can download issues very well. The new version seems to download faster and flip between pages better. The program works fine.
I had complained to the developer via the app feedback and got a reply and even tested a beta for them and today got an email telling me that the new version was available. The process took a while, but I really appreciate the contacts and good service that seems so rare today.
My Mar 12 review:
It's now been over a month and still no fix. If you can't fix it then at least pull it back and restore the previous version that worked. This is very poor practice for a professional organization and a professional developer.
My Feb 18 review:
I actually got a reply when I sent feedback through the menu in the app:
Apologies for the inconvenience you've encountered. We're currently working on resolving a known issue with the QST app some users are experiencing. Thanks very much for your patience.
It shouldn't take weeks to fix such an obvious problem.
My original review:
The new version immediately crashes when you hit download. I'm using iOS 9 on a 3rd gen iPad.
I had complained to the developer via the app feedback and got a reply and even tested a beta for them and today got an email telling me that the new version was available. The process took a while, but I really appreciate the contacts and good service that seems so rare today.
My Mar 12 review:
It's now been over a month and still no fix. If you can't fix it then at least pull it back and restore the previous version that worked. This is very poor practice for a professional organization and a professional developer.
My Feb 18 review:
I actually got a reply when I sent feedback through the menu in the app:
Apologies for the inconvenience you've encountered. We're currently working on resolving a known issue with the QST app some users are experiencing. Thanks very much for your patience.
It shouldn't take weeks to fix such an obvious problem.
My original review:
The new version immediately crashes when you hit download. I'm using iOS 9 on a 3rd gen iPad.
Cammie75,
Buggy garbage. Still.
Update:
This has to be one of the most inconsistent apps on the App Store. Updates get released, the app gets broken, and issues cease to appear, crash on downloading, or the UI gets unresponsive. It’s as if they never heard of testing and just ship whatever they feel like with no attention to quality or detail. So disappointed with the engineers behind this one...
Original:
So disappointing to see an already buggy and poorly written app get worse. I love QST and have read it for almost 30 years, first in print and now digitally. However, this app continues to be a glaring disappointment. For some reason, those behind it are incapable of the simplest of basic tests prior to release. Loss of credentials. Hung screens. Half-visible title bar overlays. Or even the basic error of losing which page you're on when switching to another app and then swapping back. Shame on you ARRL for such a poor choice of subcontractors and shame on them for the talent quality they employ.
This has to be one of the most inconsistent apps on the App Store. Updates get released, the app gets broken, and issues cease to appear, crash on downloading, or the UI gets unresponsive. It’s as if they never heard of testing and just ship whatever they feel like with no attention to quality or detail. So disappointed with the engineers behind this one...
Original:
So disappointing to see an already buggy and poorly written app get worse. I love QST and have read it for almost 30 years, first in print and now digitally. However, this app continues to be a glaring disappointment. For some reason, those behind it are incapable of the simplest of basic tests prior to release. Loss of credentials. Hung screens. Half-visible title bar overlays. Or even the basic error of losing which page you're on when switching to another app and then swapping back. Shame on you ARRL for such a poor choice of subcontractors and shame on them for the talent quality they employ.
MrUmpus,
Still disappointed
Had high hopes for the new version but none of my previous problems were fixed especially remembering where I left off when I last used the app. COMPLETE FAILURE !!!!! Puts my future membership in ARRL in jeopardy. Back to my downloading and reading with PDF reader.
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The previous app while not great was at least usable. This app has two glaring deficiencies. 1. When zooming the pictures are so blurry they really are not viewable. This is a basic function and reason that us old guys use a tablet.
2. It does not remember what page you were last reading when you leave and come back. Neither do I so I have to go through the content looking for familiar landmarks. This makes the app extremely annoying to use and angers me every time I come back in. I have used a lot of reading apps and I have NEVER seen this behavior before !!!!
There are probably many other issues but these two make me wince so much that I don't even want to use the app. I have also noticed looking at the previous app history that updates may take almost a year between updates. This makes me despair.
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The previous app while not great was at least usable. This app has two glaring deficiencies. 1. When zooming the pictures are so blurry they really are not viewable. This is a basic function and reason that us old guys use a tablet.
2. It does not remember what page you were last reading when you leave and come back. Neither do I so I have to go through the content looking for familiar landmarks. This makes the app extremely annoying to use and angers me every time I come back in. I have used a lot of reading apps and I have NEVER seen this behavior before !!!!
There are probably many other issues but these two make me wince so much that I don't even want to use the app. I have also noticed looking at the previous app history that updates may take almost a year between updates. This makes me despair.
Pinball1958,
Disappointed - the app got worse
All my downloaded issues have disappeared - probably difficult to avoid when the viewing app changes. But the new app got even worse: 1) cannot download multiple issues simultaneously, 2) pictures are in lower resolution than with previous app and look very bad when zoomed up, 3) look & feel of the app have much room for improvement, 4) as with previous app, the download speed could be faster. I use other magazine apps that have a much superior user interface and load the magazines much faster. Now I hope that at least the new app doesn't crash as often as the previous one......
iPadit,
This app is why I keep getting the hard copy of QST!
Update July 2023: nothing has changed since last review. Still terrible and ARRL appears to not care about quality. They want to raise membership dues but they don’t spend anytime reading the feedback here and making improvements. Besides all of the bugs previously reported by others, the application doesn’t seem to be very sharp. No matter how you zoom in or out the fonts appear blurry and make reading challenging to say the least. ARRL if you want people to give up their hard copies to save funding, spend a few bucks to get this right. Maybe try a platform that many newspapers use or CQ magazine.
Broncorik,
Very poor performance
Folks the created QST should go to Zinio. I just received an online subscription to CQ and tha magazine and its associated reading program work flawlessly. QST has page delays on the order of 30 to 50 seconds, takes forever to download, and even when downloaded the page delays still exist! What's up with that?
CQ downloaded in seconds (I know it's smaller, but proportionally is downloaded light years ahead of QST. Zinio and CQ are perfect for what I expect. QST, well, I'll just have to keep getting paper until something with their reader changes. I doubt it will though because I've tried it for several years on and off, and regardless of complaints it never gets fixed
CQ downloaded in seconds (I know it's smaller, but proportionally is downloaded light years ahead of QST. Zinio and CQ are perfect for what I expect. QST, well, I'll just have to keep getting paper until something with their reader changes. I doubt it will though because I've tried it for several years on and off, and regardless of complaints it never gets fixed
Beaker Music,
Want My PDF Back
Would prefer to go back to pdf version of magazine. The app version takes me back to beginning every time I reopen it. Unable to directly pick up where I left off when reading. Using the bookmark function is a poor band-aid for the process.
In addition, the app will freeze or crash randomly when turning pages. Have to go back to the beginning every time.
You can download and print it as a pdf. However, a paying customer should not have to do a work around to make this a useful product.
There should be more than one option to read this digitally. Also, not every line needs to have a hyperlink to some other site.
Please rethink the downloadable pdf option.
P.S. Tried to contact ARRL directly about this and was told there is nothing they can do as they turned over everything to Pagesuite. Maybe if enough members cancel their membership, they will be able to do something. As of this moment, I most likely will not renew my membership.
In addition, the app will freeze or crash randomly when turning pages. Have to go back to the beginning every time.
You can download and print it as a pdf. However, a paying customer should not have to do a work around to make this a useful product.
There should be more than one option to read this digitally. Also, not every line needs to have a hyperlink to some other site.
Please rethink the downloadable pdf option.
P.S. Tried to contact ARRL directly about this and was told there is nothing they can do as they turned over everything to Pagesuite. Maybe if enough members cancel their membership, they will be able to do something. As of this moment, I most likely will not renew my membership.
W8CQD,
Still sub-standard
If I could give a 0 star review, I would.
Where to start? Let’s start with the current problem: trying to download the magazine causes the app to crash. Supposedly, the developer is working diligently to fix it. Sure.
Next up: the app can’t keep track of the last page read. Every other reading app I have used (for books, magazines, pdf documents, whatever) can do this. This should be basic functionality.
Next: the app doesn’t have a full screen mode. It’s leaving about 1/4” at the top and 1/8” around the other three sides, sure not much though I’m sure it would make a difference-and certainly make the app look more professional and finished.
Finally: I emailed the developers about the last page and full screen issue and their response was “it’s not designed to do that, so there’s nothing wrong.”
It is unfortunate that the ARRL continues to use this substandard app and unprofessional developer to provide their digital content.
Where to start? Let’s start with the current problem: trying to download the magazine causes the app to crash. Supposedly, the developer is working diligently to fix it. Sure.
Next up: the app can’t keep track of the last page read. Every other reading app I have used (for books, magazines, pdf documents, whatever) can do this. This should be basic functionality.
Next: the app doesn’t have a full screen mode. It’s leaving about 1/4” at the top and 1/8” around the other three sides, sure not much though I’m sure it would make a difference-and certainly make the app look more professional and finished.
Finally: I emailed the developers about the last page and full screen issue and their response was “it’s not designed to do that, so there’s nothing wrong.”
It is unfortunate that the ARRL continues to use this substandard app and unprofessional developer to provide their digital content.
