Background
Steckler, Larry was born on November 3, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Ida (Beekman) Steckler.
Steckler, Larry was born on November 3, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Ida (Beekman) Steckler.
Student, City College of New York, 1951. Degree in Graduate Realtor's Institute, Parkstate Institute, 2007.
Associate editor Radio-Electronics magazine, New York City, 1957-1962, editor, 1967-1985. Public, editor-in-chief Radio Electronics magazine, 1985-1992. Electronics editor Popular Mechanics magazine, 1962-1965.
Associate editor Electronic Products magazine, Garden City, 1965-1967, Electro-Technology, 1967. Editorial director Merchandising 2-Way Radio magazine, New York City, 1975-1977. Vice president, director Gernsback Publications, 1975-1984, president, director, 1984—2003.
Public, editorial director Special Projects magazine, 1980-1984, Radio-Electronics Annual, 1982-1984. Public, editor-in-chief Hands-On Electronics, 1984-1988, Computer Digest, 1985-1990, Experimenters Handbook, 1986-1996, Modern Short Stories, 1987-1990, Video/Stereo Digest, 1989-1991, Popular Electronics Magazine, 1988-1999, GIZMO, 1988-1999, Hobbyists Handbook, 1989-1996, Science Probe! magazine, 1989-1993, StoryMasters, 1989—2001, Electronics Shopper, 1990-1999, Electronics Market Center, 1991-1999, Electronics Now Magazine, 1992-1999, Radio Craft, 1993-1996, Poptronix Handbook, 1996—2003. President Claggk, Inc., 1986—2003, Silicon Chip, 1993-1994, Science Probe Inc., 1989-1993, Poptronix Inc., 1997—2005, Arizona, since 2005.
Realtor Long Realty Company, Tucson, since 2005. Member electronics advisory board Board Cooperative Educational Services, Nassau County, New York, 1975—1977. President Electronics Industry Hall of Fame, 1985—2001.
Board directors Public Hall of Fame, 1987—1989. With United States Army, 1953-1956.
Board directors Nassau County council Camp Fire Girls, 1971-1972. 1st vice president board directors Temple Beth Am, Las Vegas, 1998-2002 president 2001-2002. Appointed board adjusters, Marana, Arizona, since 2005.
Appointed secretary-treasurer Dove Mount Civic Association, Marana, since 2005. Appointment advisory board Citizens Park Recreation Commission, Marana, since 2007, chair, 2007—2010. Member advisory commission Dove Mountain Preserve, since 2008, mem.HOA advisory communications, Dove Mountain.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, RTA CART Committee, Graduate Realtor Institute, Marana Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Press, Society Professional Journalists, International Performing Magicians (executive director), International Underwater Explorers Society, American Management Association, National Electronics Sales and Service Dealers Association (recording secretary New York State 1976-1978, treasurer 1991-1994, Man of Year award 1975, 1985, Master of Laws Finneyberg Excellence award 1994), International Society Certified electronic Technicians (chairman 1974-1976, 1979-1981, director-at-large 1991-1993, representative to NESDA board 1991-1993, chairman 1993-1995, Region 9 director 1995-1997, chairman 1999—2001, Chairman's award 1985), American Society Business Press Editors (senior ), Radio Club American.
Married Catherine Coccozza, June 6, 1959 (divorced June 1999). Children: Gail Denise, Glenn Eric, Kerri Lynn, Adria Lauren. Married Lorraine Mary Rubsamen, October 16, 1999.