I know what you mean Lee. I also HATE that damn Zinio - almost as much as I hate Windoze 8. PDF is so widely used that Adobe doesn't need to gouge publishers - they make it up on volume. So why not use it? Apparently there's some kickback going on here. I have a 5 yr electronic sub to CQ which includes the Plus. Even with all that info coming at me every month I get less utility and enjoyment now, than ever before. Wayne Green spoiled me all those years with 73 Magazine. Now THERE was a 1st class pub. RIP Wayne...