20180422 - VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday, 22 April 2018 - Contesting EditionIn this Contesting edition of the news we look at upcoming contests and recent past experiences. There's a reminder for HARGfest, notifications from Ham College, the WA VHF Group, and the Broadcaster get together with the NewsWest Team, plus more.On behalf of the team, thanks for joining us.In this edition:* Regular: Foundations of Amateur Radio* Activity: HARGfest reminder* Contesting: Dan's reflections on John Moyle Field Day* Contesting: Scott - Send your log to LOTW* Contesting: Harry Angel Sprint* Contesting: Why bother to contest?* Contesting: Trans Tasman* News: WA VHF Group* Activity: WA ARN Broadcaster Get Together and AGM* News: Ham College* News: Next Week - Special "News Across Australia"* Activity: Quick Meetings* News: Helpline* News: ANZAC Day this ...
Posted by Glynn Davies
20180415 - VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday, 15 April 2018 - New Amateurs EditionIn this New Amateur edition of the news we look at getting on air, antennas, power connectors and learning the ropes. There's an update on HARGfest, some contest updates and more.On behalf of the team, thanks for joining us.In this edition:New Hams: Foundations of Amateur RadioNew Hams: Episode 54 Navigating the on-air minefieldNew Hams: AntennasNew Hams: Group Chat - Learning the ropesNew Hams: Antennas - Build or buy?New Hams: New Licences and Callsigns on-airNew Hams: Power ConnectorsContesting: QRP Hours Contest WrapActivity: World Amateur Radio Day - April 18Contesting: JMFD Logs due in by midnight 25/4 NO PDFsActivity: Quick MeetingsNews: Next Week ContestingNews: HelplineActivity ...
Posted Apr 13, 2018, 8:36 PM by News Team
20180408 NewsWest20180408 VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday 8th April 2018. Welcome to NewsWest. It’s been a week since we devoured more hot cross buns and easter eggs than were good for us. Doesnt time fly? It’s also a week since My wife and I arrived home from eight weeks on the road. Having unpacked, cleaned, repaired and stowed the gear etc etc, I’m bushed and ready for a rest.This week I promise you no humbug, trickery, chicanery or deceit. I did hear one person during the week asking on air “is it true that Foundation licencees……?”. April always gets off to a good start, and thanks everyone for being good sports.Instead of April tomfoolery, this week we ...
Posted Apr 7, 2018, 6:50 AM by Bob Bristow
20180401 - VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday, 1 April 2018 - Club Focus [EASTER] EditionIn the club focus edition of the news we have updates from amateur radio clubs who use the first Sunday of the Month to share their exploits, their adventures, activities and updates for members.We have our regular segments, and we also have updates from outer space, upgrades to license classes and the amateur radio impact of the commonwealth games.If it's not raining it's pouring, the first Sunday of the month, the first day of the month, chocolate, rabbits and Easter.Douglas Adams titled the fourth book of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish".That pretty much sums up this program. Thank you for your time, thank you ...
Posted Mar 30, 2018, 7:29 PM by News Team
20180401 - LCD ReviewThe full details for the Amateur Radio License Condition Determination are currently under embargo. The information shared in the news broadcast of Sunday, 1 April 2018 have been approved for release. Further information will be revealed after the embargo has been lifted.
Posted Mar 30, 2018, 7:27 PM by News Team
N8RMA - State of the Hobby SurveyLast year some dude in Michigan, literally, that’s how he describes himself, started a survey to get some demographic information on the state of amateur radio, He thought it would be cool to know things like…- What are the most popular bands and modes?- What are hams’ favorite activities?- How old are ham radio operators?- Why did hams get involved in amateur radio in the first place?- What do you think are the biggest issues and roadblocks in ham radio?- Are governing and lobbying bodies doing a good job… and... what should they be doing better?The 2017 survey received 668 unique respondents and provided a rather unsurprising birds-eye view of the hobby:- 2m is a favorite band ...
Posted Mar 24, 2018, 5:18 AM by Glynn Davies
CQ WPX ContestAs we let you know in February, the CQ WPX SSB contest is on as we speak, and no matter when you listen to this broadcast on Sunday, is still in progress.The CQ World Wide WPX Contest is based on an award offered by CQ Magazine for working all prefixes. Held on the last weekend of March (SSB) and May (CW), the contest draws thousands of entries from around the world.If you missed the SSB contest this weekend, the CW segment takes place on May 26 - 27, 2018.On both weekends - the contest goes from 0000 UTC Saturday to 2359 UTC Sunday.There are entry categories for single and multi-operator, each, all or single band, which are ...
Posted Mar 24, 2018, 5:15 AM by Glynn Davies
20180325 - VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday 25 March 2018 - Contest Edition [30:00]In the news this week we take a closer look at contesting with updates from the CQWPX contest, Harry Angel 80m sprint, the International Museums Weekend and a wrap up from the John Moyle Memorial Field Day.We have a contesting tip from Scott K9JY who encourages you to put your log in, even if you only made three contacts and we'll hear from Bob VK6POP on the road somewhere between here and the black stump, where no-news is good news, well, that's if you believe other news sources around the place.If that's not enough to tickle your fancy, what about an excuse to visit a pub or a club with your amateur radio buddies ...
Posted Mar 24, 2018, 12:48 AM by Onno Benschop
20180318 - VK6WIA NewsWest for Sunday 18 March 2018 - New Amateurs Edition [33:02]It’s John Moyle weekend, and it would be safe to say you’re chasing those last few contacts, packing up, or recovering from the Field Day operations - depending on when you’re listening to this broadcast here in VK6, or around Australia this broadcast: Bob is still out on the road so he’ll be calling in from the Eyre Peninsula. We have various reports following conversations with the ACMA and the IARU. Onno brings us foundations of amateur radio - talking loss - and some of the associated truths - or not. It’s New Hams week, so we celebrate new licenses here in VK6, and a bigger set of stats. Bob encourages us to spend up - and in commemoration - we ...
Posted Mar 17, 2018, 4:48 AM by Glynn Davies
20180313 - IARU Region 3 Director Wisnu YBØAZ in PerthSeveral IARU Region 3 Directors, including Wisnu YB0AZ are visiting Perth this week, to attend the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity preparatory meeting for the WRC19 - World Radiocommunications Conference, the main body which internationally coordinates spectrum access matters. National WIA representatives are also attending, led by Dale VK1DSH.Wisnu YB0AZ arrived in Perth on Sunday and is here until Saturday. He's staying in Scarborough and has asked to meet local Amateur representatives if possible.Send an email to Anthony VK6AXB to set-up a meeting.
Posted Mar 12, 2018, 5:50 PM by News Team
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