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Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio

Kevin Thomas
Parks On the Air
Ham Radio
Contest
Amateur Radio
CQ Worldwide CW
WRTC
CQ Worldwide CW Contest
World Radiosport Team Championship
WRTC 2026
World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC)
DX Engineering
Dxpeditions
CQ Worldwide
CQ Worldwide SSB
Contesting
CQ Worldwide SSB Contest
K3LR
Naqp
Dxpedition
Remote Operation

Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio sets a new standard in amateur radio media. Through longform interviews, sharp technical insight, and global storytelling, we explore the people and ideas shaping the future of the hobby. From top-tier contesters to everyday ops, Q5 dives into what makes ham radio personal, competitive, and endlessly compelling. New episodes feature behind-the-scenes station builds, SO2R de... more

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Latest Episodes

The CQ Worldwide SSB Contest produced big scores, difficult propagation, unexpected equipment failures, and some unforgettable stories. But the scoreboard tells only part of what happened.

I'm joined by the Q5 Contest Crew: Randy Thompson K5ZD, Dan ... more

Jeff Bolling NA9P delivered one of the most interesting presentations I heard at this year's W9DXCC convention: Top 10 Tools the Beginning DXer Shouldn't Be Without. We're doing something a little different on Q5 this week. Jeff joins me to reprise h... more

Tonno ES5TV is the builder and owner of ES9C, one of Europe’s most formidable contest stations.

He started in Estonia at age 13, influenced by his father, operating a 40-watt homemade Soviet radio into a Delta loop strung between apartment buildings... more

I'm joined by Max Freedman N4ML and Gregg Marco W6IZT to talk about VK9XY, an unusually ambitious DXpedition to Christmas Island—and one designed to put the next generation of serious operators in charge. Max is leading a 12-person team with 10 opera... more

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Recent Guests

Randy Thompson
Contester and operator at V47T, call sign K5ZD
V47T
Episode: CQ WW SSB 2026: Contest Crew Goes Multi-Single
Dan Craig
Contester and operator at ZF1A, call sign N6MJ
ZF1A
Episode: CQ WW SSB 2026: Contest Crew Goes Multi-Single
Chris Hurlbut
Contester and station operator in Montana, call sign KL9A
KL9A
Episode: CQ WW SSB 2026: Contest Crew Goes Multi-Single
Bill Fehring
Contester and operator at ZF1A, call sign W9KKN
ZF1A
Episode: CQ WW SSB 2026: Contest Crew Goes Multi-Single
Jeff NA9P
DXer featured in the presentation
Northern Illinois DX Association
Episode: Top 10 Tools Every Beginning DXer Needs | NA9P at W9DXCC
Tonno ES5TV
Contest station owner and builder of ES9C
ES9C/ES9 Charlie
Episode: Inside ES9C: Building a European Contest Powerhouse
Max N4ML
Team leader, youth-focused participant in the DXpedition
VK9XY DXpedition team
Episode: 18 Days on Christmas Island: The VK9XY DXpedition
Gregg W6IZT
Experienced expedition organizer and mentor to youth team
VK9XY DXpedition team
Episode: 18 Days on Christmas Island: The VK9XY DXpedition
Uli DM5EE
WRTC 2026 gold medalist, contesting veteran
Individual operator
Episode: The Unlikely Path to a WRTC Gold Medal: Uli DM5EE

Host

Kevin Thomas
Host of the podcast, leading interviews with guests across the amateur radio contesting and operating community

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Always inspirational

    Thank you for all the commitment and effort used to create this fantastic content. 73 Richard M0DSK

    Apple Podcasts
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    RichardM0DSK
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Highly technical and practical, with strong hands-on insights.
Excellent guest list; great for sponsors keen on contesting and youth programs.
Mentorship focus comes through clearly in episodes about youth participation.
Candid behind-the-scenes stories make complex contests accessible.
Very actionable gear and logistics advice for big events.

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Top 10 Tools Every Beginning DXer Needs | NA9P at W9DXCC
Q: What drew you to DXing and how did you start?
A fascination with nighttime activity, mentorship from an Elmer, and a desire to connect the world through radio led me to DXing, starting with a neighbor's inverted-L antenna and growing into a structured pursuit with clear goals.
Inside ES9C: Building a European Contest Powerhouse
Q: What's inside the shack and how is the station physically laid out for multi-ops?
He details multiple towers, large antenna arrays, and a sophisticated automation network that ties rotators, switches, and relays to a computer-based control system, enabling flexible, high-capacity operation across several bands.
Inside ES9C: Building a European Contest Powerhouse
Q: Tell me about the core team and how you recruit operators.
Tonno explains that the core began with long-time colleagues and that they actively recruit younger operators through events and clubs across Europe, pairing experienced mentors with quick learners to fill the big, multi-operator slots.
The Unlikely Path to a WRTC Gold Medal: Uli DM5EE
Q: What changed after you started working with multi-ops and high-level stations like K3LR?
Working with top-tier stations taught me about teamwork, disciplined preparation, and operating under pressure, which helped me raise my game and perform consistently.
The Unlikely Path to a WRTC Gold Medal: Uli DM5EE
Q: So to be clear, you weren't getting into contesting because you wanted to rack up a big score. What was your motivation?
The motivation was to maximize DX opportunities with the equipment I had, using contests as a structured way to make contacts that were hard to achieve otherwise, especially with a modest setup.

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Long-form conversations centered on amateur radio with a strong emphasis on contesting, event prep, and hands-on gear work. Episodes frequently explore WRTC prep, youth participation in contests, Parks on the Air projects, and community-driven tech progress, often featuring practical tips on gear, logistics, and strategy. Notable strengths include deep technical insights, behind-the-scenes looks at large-scale events, and a clear focus on bringing beginners into the hobby while highlighting mentorship and collaboration within the global ham radio community.

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Recent guests on Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio include:

1. Randy Thompson
2. Dan Craig
3. Chris Hurlbut
4. Bill Fehring
5. Jeff NA9P
6. Tonno ES5TV
7. Max N4ML
8. Gregg W6IZT

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