NewsWest Sunday 10th May 2020, New Amateurs Edition, and Happy Mother's Day

10 May 2020NewsWest, your Amateur Radio News for the VK6 call area and beyond, on Sunday 10th May 2020, Mothers Day. 

We wish a Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there, and hope you’re all doing something special for your mum, even if it’s just spending time with a fond memory.

Today we’re spending time with New Amateurs, welcoming newcomers to the hobby, and congratulating those with a brand new callsign.

There’s exciting news about a newly launched Australian e-book aimed at beginners in Amateur Radio, an offer of a grant from Fists Down Under for the expansion of the Reverse Beacon Network in Australia, another installment of the New Hams Series, Roy’s Helpline, and more on NewsWest.

NewsWest invites contributions to the news programme. You can send contributions by email to newswest@vk6.net

You'll find links to resources on the vk6.net website where you'll also find information on where to hear the news, where to download it, how to rebroadcast this news and how to register your callbacks.

If you want to join in, you can. Send an email to newswest@vk6.net and we'll be happy to respond. Send your stories, tall or true, audio production, scripts, events, updates, membership information, meeting announcements, AGM alerts, contests, swap-meets and more to us and we'll happily present your contribution on-air.

Please register your callback, either on-air, or on-line. Visit vk6.net and click on the callback button.

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

NewsWest audio (mp3) is available for download from our website, vk6.net. Click on the “LISTEN” tab.

For Podcast simply search for "Newswest" on any of the major Podcatcher sites. Thanks to Ed DD5LP

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/