NewsWest January 14th 2018

NewsWest this this week is centred around Amateur Radio History, where we give you some insight into what was happening in Amateur Radio in days gone by. Will VK6UU has been delving into a quantity of old records that have recently surfaced, and today’s items are mostly drawn from that source.

In Foundations of Amateur Radio Onno discusses some principles of organizational dynamics,relating these to Amateur Radio societies. He ends with a quote from Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has’.

Andrew tackles the subject of bullying and inappropriate behaviour on social media.

There’s also Roy’s Helpline, Bob’s Myths of Amateur Radio. You’ll hear from Ty who talks about what’s coming up with the WA VHF Group.

Next week we welcome, take a look at and have sage advice for new Amateurs

Originating in Perth Western Australia this is NewsWest, produced by WA Amateur Radio News for listeners on-air, on-line and on-demand.

You can tune into this news on-air across many amateur frequencies, download the show from vk6.net or subscribe via your favourite podcast application, whichever way you're listening, whether you're a licensed radio amateur or not, experienced or just a beginner, old or young, thanks for being here and thanks for joining us.

Get your copy: http://vk6.net/news/

NewsWest is broadcast and relayed across VK6 and far beyond by many transmitters and operators. Details can be found on vk6.net.

The main VK6 NewsWest broadcast occurs at 09:30 WST (01:30 UTC).

If you'd like to broadcast this news in your local area, you can. There are no restrictions on broadcasting NewsWest, other than that you must broadcast it as supplied without any modification.

We ask that broadcasters advise us that they're transmitting the news.

We look forward to hearing callbacks from the new network when it goes live!

Our address is newswest@vk6.net

I’m Bob Vk6POP, news producer this week.

Duration: [30:04]