CQ Magazine names new Public Service editor

In a recent news release, Richard Moseson W2VU, Editor of CQ Amateur Radio, reported that Richard Fisher, KI6SN, of Riverside, California, has been named as Public Service Editor of 'CQ Amateur Radio' magazine.

Fisher, a veteran journalist, succeeds Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, whose final column will appear in the May issue of 'CQ'. Josuweit, who has covered amateur radio emergency and public service communications for 'CQ VHF', and then for 'CQ', since 1996, is stepping down due to increased time demands at his full-time job.

Fisher has been a professional journalist for 35 years, working in various capacities for daily newspapers on both the east and west coasts. He is also a prolific writer on amateur radio matters, writing the 'Washington Beat'
column for 'Popular Communications' and the 'Trail-Friendly Radio' column for 'WorldRadio Online'. He was previously QRP (low-power) editor of 'WorldRadio's' print edition.

A ham since 1965, Fisher enjoys a wide variety of amateur radio activities, including QRP CW operating, outdoor
operating, experimenting with antennas and building equipment. He is a co-founder of the Adventure Radio Society. ' I've loved 'CQ' since before my Novice days,' notes Fisher, 'so joining the team will be a thrill.'

Editor Rich Moseson added, 'While I will miss the close working relationship I have shared with Bob Josuweit for over a decade, and wish him all the best in the future, I look forward to working closely with Richard and to the added benefits he will bring to the column as a veteran professional journalist.'

Fisher's first column will appear in the July 2009 issue of
CQ."