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SILICON SILIC CHIP www.siliconchip.com.au Publisher/Editor Nicholas Vinen Technical Editor John Clarke, B.E.(Elec.) Technical Staff Jim Rowe, B.A., B.Sc. Bao Smith, B.Sc. Tim Blythman, B.E., B.Sc. Nicolas Hannekum, Dip. Elec. Tech. Technical Contributor Duraid Madina, B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD Reader Services Rhonda Blythman, BSc, LLB, GDLP Advertising Enquiries Glyn Smith Phone (02) 9939 3295 Mobile 0431 792 293 glyn<at>siliconchip.com.au Regular Contributors Dave Thompson David Maddison B.App.Sc. (Hons 1), PhD, Grad.Dip.Entr.Innov. Geoff Graham Associate Professor Graham Parslow Ian Batty Cartoonist Brendan Akhurst Editorial Viewpoint Upcoming price changes As discussed previously in the magazine, the Silicon Chip cover and subscription prices have not changed since mid-2013. I have been holding off increasing what we charge as long as possible, despite most issues of Silicon Chip now having 112 pages rather than 96 or 104 (and considerably more content as a consequence). To keep up with inflation, the magazine cover price will change to $11.50, starting with the next issue (October). The New Zealand cover price will not change. Domestic and online subscription rates will increase by roughly the same amount (15%) – see below. You can extend your subscription now for up to two years to lock in the current rate. Unfortunately, we must increase international subscription costs by an even higher percentage because the cost of mailing magazines overseas has increased so much. The company we were using before went out of business due to the impacts of COVID-19. This has resulted in our international mailing costs roughly doubling. Affected customers could consider switching to an online subscription if they cannot afford the new rates, at least until international mailing goes back to normal. These changes should mean that we can afford to stay in business for a while yet, and continue to produce a world-class magazine with a considerable amount of exclusive content. Our new pricing in Australian dollars as of October 31st 2021 will be: Subscription Type 6 Months 12 Months 24 Months Online Subscription (Worldwide) $50 $95 $185 Printed Magazine Only $65 $120 $230 Silicon Chip is published 12 times a year by Silicon Chip Publications Pty Ltd. ACN 626 922 870. ABN 20 880 526 923. All material is copyright ©. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. Print + Online (Combined) $75 $140 $265 Printed Magazine Only $80 $145 $275 Print + Online (Combined) $90 $165 $310 Subscription rates (Australia only): 12 issues (1 year): $105, post paid 24 issues (2 years): $202, post paid For overseas rates, see our website or email silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Printed Magazine Only $100 $195 $380 Print + Online (Combined) $110 $215 $415 Founding Editor (retired) Leo Simpson, B.Bus., FAICD Staff (retired) Ross Tester Ann Morris Greg Swain, B. Sc. (Hons.) Recommended & maximum price only. Editorial office: Unit 1 (up ramp), 234 Harbord Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Postal address: PO Box 139, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097. Phone (02) 9939 3295. ISSN 1030-2662 Printing and Distribution: Australia New Zealand Rest of World A note about cheques Due to COVID-19 related restrictions, it is becoming difficult to deposit cheques and money orders. We will continue to accept them, but there could be delays in processing orders paid by these methods. We recommend making payments via EFT, credit card or PayPal as those payments can be processed without leaving our premises, and such orders are typically processed within one business day. ElectroneX 2021 delayed The ElectroneX 2021 trade show and associated SMCBA conference has been pushed back to the 10th & 11th of November – see the ad on p7 for more details. by Nicholas Vinen 24-26 Lilian Fowler Pl, Marrickville 2204 2 Silicon Chip Australia’s electronics magazine siliconchip.com.au