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Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio

Kevin Thomas
Parks On the Air
Ham Radio
Contest
CQ Worldwide CW
Amateur Radio
CQ Worldwide CW Contest
World Radiosport Team Championship
WRTC
World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC)
DX Engineering
CQ Worldwide SSB
WRTC 2026
CQ Worldwide
Dxpeditions
K3LR
Naqp
Contesting
Dxpedition
Remote Operation
SO2R

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

I'm joined by Filipe CT1ILT, Dave 9A1UN, and Kris ES7A, all WRTC 2026 competitors, for a European perspective on the controversy surrounding four team disqualifications—and what it means for the future of elite contesting. Filipe, whose team moved fr... more

Braco Memic E77DX and Sven Lovric DJ4MX speak publicly about their disqualification from WRTC 2026. They apologize, accept responsibility for arranging to have their starting frequencies held before the contest, and agree that the Judging Committee m... more

Amateur radio took two operators from Malawi halfway around the world—and what they bring home from Tokyo may matter even more than the trip itself.

I'm joined by Urgent Jere 7Q6UJ and Elayi Banda 7Q7EB as they prepare to leave Tokyo after attending... more

One of the Southeast’s longtime gatherings for DXers and contesters is returning to Pigeon Forge—and W4DXCC has some new ideas for its comeback.

Jay Slough K4ZLE previews the return of the W4DXCC DX & Contest Convention on September 19 at the LeCont... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Vinci
Organizer and proponent of the Ham Widows Ball, long-time ham radio community organizer
WRTC community organizers, Ham Widows Ball organizers
Episode: The Ham Widows Ball Started With $100—and You’re Not Invited
Grant VK5GR
Ham radio operator and contest pro from Australia
VK5 (Australia)
Episode: Oceania DX Contest: When and Where to Point Your Beam
Holger ZL3IO
Ham radio operator with NZ involvement and contesting experience
ZM4T / ZL3IO (New Zealand)
Episode: Oceania DX Contest: When and Where to Point Your Beam
Thom Martin
W8TAM, Parks on the Air board member, IT lead for the beta system
Parks on the Air
Episode: The Next POTA.app Is Live for Your Test Drive: What Comes Next
Connor W4IPC
Contestant, youth category participant
WRTC 2026 youth team member
Episode: How Two Young Contesters Beat the Odds at WRTC 2026
Randy K5ZD
Contest veteran guest and regular contributor
Episode: Life After WRTC: Next Steps for the Contest Crew
Chris KL9A
Contest operator and regular contributor
Episode: Life After WRTC: Next Steps for the Contest Crew
Bill Fehring
Contest veteran and regular contributor
Episode: Life After WRTC: Next Steps for the Contest Crew
Flo Oscar Echo 3 Fox Tango Alpha
Participant in YOTA Camp and organizer with the Austrian society
IAU Youth Camp Team
Episode: Inside YOTA 2026: How 95 Young Hams Build, Learn, and Operate

Host

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

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Always inspirational

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

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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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Inside YOTA 2026: How 95 Young Hams Build, Learn, and Operate
Q: How is the week structured for the participants?
Each participant will take home a small radio station after a sequence of daily projects, such as building HF antennas and a Qmx Plus transceiver, complemented by field trips and workshops to cover multiple aspects of amateur radio.
Inside YOTA 2026: How 95 Young Hams Build, Learn, and Operate
Q: What is the age range for the participants and how many attend the camp?
The participants are aged 15 to 25, with 95 attendees from over 35 countries, reflecting a diverse and large youth cohort.
Inside the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation: Tim Duffy K3LR
Q: What is WWROF's stance on youth and education within the hobby?
WWROF has taken an active role in supporting youth initiatives like YOTA camps, providing financial assistance, strategic support, and youth-focused overlays within contest portfolios to promote long-term growth of the hobby.
Inside the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation: Tim Duffy K3LR
Q: How does WWROF interact with existing national and international contest organizations?
WWROF started by supplementing CQ and WPX, and over time has built a collaborative, non-competitive presence that supports directors and advisory committees, while staying within its operational lane to avoid overcommitment, yet still enabling important changes and innovations.
Inside the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation: Tim Duffy K3LR
Q: What is the genesis of WWROF and how did it start?
WWROF began in 2009 as a focused effort to support contesting, emergency preparedness, and other critical aspects of amateur radio, created by a small, experienced group to fill gaps and provide a coordination vehicle for log checking, sponsorships, and participant questions.

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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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1. Bill Vinci
2. Grant VK5GR
3. Holger ZL3IO
4. Thom Martin
5. Connor W4IPC
6. Randy K5ZD
7. Chris KL9A
8. Bill Fehring

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