Very poor show
I was really looking forward to download some QST issues to read on the plane but no such luck, the app is broken on latest IOS, there is an instant crash when trying to download anything.
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.
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Crashes
App crashes when attempting to download issues of QST. I am a fully paid member so should have full access. Not impressed.
Embarrassingly terrible
It just seems like it would not be that difficult to make reasonably functional reader for this otherwise great magazine. Basic things it needs to do but just can’t seem to manage:
* download the magazine without crashing
* read a downloaded magazine without needing an internet connection
* remember where you left off reading
Once these fundamental things are fixed at least it would marginally usable. Please, please, please get this fixed!!!
* download the magazine without crashing
* read a downloaded magazine without needing an internet connection
* remember where you left off reading
Once these fundamental things are fixed at least it would marginally usable. Please, please, please get this fixed!!!
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Crashes when trying to download issue on latest iPad Pro
The app crashes when you try to download an issue, making it impossible to read an issue when the is no WiFi available. It deserves zero stars not the one star minimum allowed by the App Store
Lost all downloads
Well this is great.. now I can’t download the latest issue but I’ve lost all my many years of downloads. I have emailed Arrl about this before but no response ( are you reading this ARRL?}
The webpage says v 5.0 but I only can download 4.0. Sow now I do not have the print edition but my iPad downloads are gone and I cannot get history so why am I paying for a subscription?
No wonder we see this poor review. Do not use this app!
The webpage says v 5.0 but I only can download 4.0. Sow now I do not have the print edition but my iPad downloads are gone and I cannot get history so why am I paying for a subscription?
No wonder we see this poor review. Do not use this app!
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App crashes when trying to download an issue
This app used to work until sometime after the Feb 2019 issue. Every time I try to download the March 2019 or April 2019 issue, the app crashes. I can read the issues if I’m online, but I like to have them available for offline reading while traveling. I tried deleting the app and reinstalling but that didn’t fix it. And now all my downloaded issues are gone. Please ARRL update and fix this app!
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Very bad application
For more than a month trying to download QST has caused the program to crash. UK company has said they are working on it but no progress so far. Why can’t ARRL just use iBooks, also why are they using a foreign company?
Display of QST was much better with the earlier application, now the magazine doesn’t fill the page, menus are always visible. Additionally pages slide across the screen instead of flip like all other reading programs.
ARRL, get on the ball and kick this poorly performing company to the curb and go with a provider that knows what they are doing.
Steve KD2OM
Display of QST was much better with the earlier application, now the magazine doesn’t fill the page, menus are always visible. Additionally pages slide across the screen instead of flip like all other reading programs.
ARRL, get on the ball and kick this poorly performing company to the curb and go with a provider that knows what they are doing.
Steve KD2OM
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Workaround for Download Crash
If you just click on the issue picture itself, rather than the download button beneath it, it should download without crashing. This worked for me for both the March and April issues. But it is sad that so many are experiencing the download crash issue for so long with no corrective update.
No consistency over many years
For serval years this application has had significant issues, crashes, beginning super slow, etc. It continues even today with the latest update as downloads cause the app to crash on a new iPad and even trying reloading the app from scratch thus deleting all saved downloads (bummer). The last upgrade version worked, but there’s no way to go back now.
How can ARRL keep using our dues and donations to pay for such poor product for many years and it continues now into 2019.
MY ADVICE TO ARRL AFTER SEVERAL YEARS:
A. FIRE THE CURRENT SERVICE PROVIDER & DEVELOPER...AND OR ALSO ARRL DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING FOR ALLOWING THIS TO CONTINUE FOR MANY YEARS
B. FIND BETTER SERVICE TO MAKE THIS CONSISTENT... The paper version of QST magazine will likely be going away in the future (maybe 10-15 years, as menial and cost cutting will demand it). We will all need a publication that is bullet proof and enjoyable.
Let’s don’t wait till 2028 and loose membership / readers.
How can ARRL keep using our dues and donations to pay for such poor product for many years and it continues now into 2019.
MY ADVICE TO ARRL AFTER SEVERAL YEARS:
A. FIRE THE CURRENT SERVICE PROVIDER & DEVELOPER...AND OR ALSO ARRL DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING FOR ALLOWING THIS TO CONTINUE FOR MANY YEARS
B. FIND BETTER SERVICE TO MAKE THIS CONSISTENT... The paper version of QST magazine will likely be going away in the future (maybe 10-15 years, as menial and cost cutting will demand it). We will all need a publication that is bullet proof and enjoyable.
Let’s don’t wait till 2028 and loose membership / readers.
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