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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. Advertising Enquiries (02) 9939 3295 adverts<at>siliconchip.com.au Regular Contributors Allan Linton-Smith Dave Thompson David Maddison – B.App.Sc. (Hons 1), PhD, Grad.Dip.Entr.Innov. Geoff Graham Associate Professor Graham Parslow Dr Hugo Holden – B.H.B, MB.ChB., FRANZCO Ian Batty – M.Ed. Phil Prosser – B.Sc., B.E.(Elec.) Cartoonist Louis Decrevel loueee.com Founding Editor (retired) Leo Simpson – B.Bus., FAICD 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. Subscription rates (Australia only) 6 issues (6 months): $65 12 issues (1 year): $120 24 issues (2 years): $230 Online subscription (Worldwide) 6 issues (6 months): $50 12 issues (1 year): $95 24 issues (2 years): $185 For overseas rates, see our website or email silicon<at>siliconchip.com.au Recommended & maximum price only. Editorial office: Unit 1 (up ramp), 234 Harbord Rd, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Postal address: PO Box 194, Matraville, NSW 2036. Phone: (02) 9939 3295. ISSN: 1030-2662 Printing and Distribution: Editorial Viewpoint We will continue to offer printed and online magazines The landscape of print media is changing, with many publications recently going ‘online only’. Given the popularity of the printed version of Silicon Chip magazine, we have no plans to follow that trend. Since our introduction of PDF downloads for the online edition in 2020, an increasing number of readers have moved to the digital edition. Still, a significant majority continue to value the tactile experience of a printed magazine. We intend to cater to both preferences, with no plans of discontinuing the print edition in the foreseeable future. We also offer a hybrid option, providing access to both the printed magazine and the online edition for a small extra cost. This popular choice allows you to enjoy the ease of browsing through a physical copy while benefiting from the advanced search capabilities of our online platform. On the topic of subscriptions, I can’t stress enough how vital they are for Silicon Chip. While I understand and appreciate the appeal of picking up a copy from your local newsagent, direct subscriptions form the core support for our magazine. I encourage our readers to consider subscribing if you don’t already. Not only is it cost-effective, with free home delivery, it also helps us reduce waste. Here’s why: for newsstand sales, we print more copies than we sell, and the leftovers are recycled. While an inevitable part of that distribution model, it is inefficient and not ideal for the environment. If more of our readers subscribed, we could print the exact number of magazines needed, reducing paper waste and saving on printing costs. It’s a win-win scenario! Subscribing offers yet another advantage – it lets you lock in the magazine’s pricing. It has been almost two years since our last price increase, and we’re due for a review later this year. If you take out a two-year print subscription now within Australia, you’ll pay $230 or $9.58 per issue for 24 issues, no matter what price changes occur during that period. In the face of rising paper costs, exacerbated by recent global challenges like COVID-19 and high inflation, our commitment to keeping the magazine affordable while producing great content has required careful management. Subscribers help us achieve the stability to keep it going long-term. I understand that subscribing might not suit everyone’s circumstances. Still, even if a small percentage of our non-subscriber readers were to take up direct subscriptions, it would significantly contribute to the longevity of Silicon Chip. If you’re contemplating a subscription, please visit our website at siliconchip.au/Shop/SubRates for options, siliconchip.au/Shop/Subscribe to sign up, or call our office to discuss it further. Your continued support ensures that Silicon Chip can continue to produce quality content. Finally, regarding the price review mentioned above, we will provide warning about any price changes, giving you time to take out or renew a subscription at the current price if you want. Expect an update in the September issue. Cover image: https://unsplash.com/photos/MBW3F1jEhh0 by Nicholas Vinen 24-26 Lilian Fowler Pl, Marrickville 2204 2 Silicon Chip Australia's electronics magazine siliconchip.com.au