How Top Contesters Prepare for WRTC (Q5 Clip)
About this episode
The episode discusses how top contesters prepare for the World Radiosport Team Championship.
How do the world's top contesters prepare for the biggest competition in amateur radio? Chris Hurlbut KL9A, Dan Craig N6MJ, Randy Thompson K5ZD, Bill Fehring W9KKN, and Tim Duffy K3LR discuss the preparation, strategy, and mindset behind competing at the World Radiosport Team Championship. From intensive CW practice and log analysis to equipment checklists and operating strategy, they explain what matters most before the contest even begins. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio. Special thanks to DX Engineering for supporting Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio and helping contesters, DXers, Parks on the Air operators, and station builders pursue excellence on the air. Their continued support helps bring conversations like these to the amateur radio community.
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