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Post date: Jun 15, 2019 4:29:25 AM
NewsWest is produced by WA Amateur Radio News, and goes to air every Sunday of the year.This week we look at new hams, who has earned a new license, and we offer some useful information and perhaps even advice to those new to the hobby.
The Winter VHF/UHF contest is on next weekend, and there’s a reminder for that, and also for the International Museums weekend, on this and next weekend,
We have a road report from Andrew. Well when I sad Road Report, he’s actually on a river cruise. Andrew is presently in Germany but will soon be in Austria.
Roy’s helpline tells us who wants to buy, sell or swap used equipment, and also those seeking information. Dan talks about his experience in portable ops using a non resonant long wire.
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.
To find us on Podcast, simply search for "Newswest" at 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/
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.
Our address is newswest@vk6.net
Producer: Bob
Duration: 21:12
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