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Q5 Worldwide Ham RadioThe Quest for Real Time Scoring: Victor VA2WA with Craig K9CTVictor VA2WA and Craig K9CT are revolutionizing ham radio contesting with real-time scoring. Contesting has long been a test of endurance, skill, and patience—but waiting weeks (or months) for results? That might be a relic of the past. Victor and Craig are leading the charge to bring instant results and real-time competition to amateur radio at hamscore.com . With real-time contesting, you’ll see how you’re stacking up live against the competition—and know the results as soon as you’re done. No more guessing, no more waiting. The tech is here, the system works, and now th...
2025-03-2438 min
This Week in Amateur RadioPODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1336PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1336 - Full Version
Release Date: October 5, 2024
Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Marvin Turner, W0MET, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Denny Haight, NZ8D, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX.
Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS.
Approximate Running Time: 1:38:55
Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1336
Trending headlines in this week's bulletin...
2024-10-0500 minThis Week in Amateur RadioPODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1336PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1336 - Full Version
Release Date: October 5, 2024
Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Marvin Turner, W0MET, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Denny Haight, NZ8D, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX.
Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS.
Approximate Running Time: 1:38:55
Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1336
Trending headlines in this week's bulletin...
2024-10-0500 minThis Week in Amateur Radio PodcastPODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1336PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1336 - Full Version
Release Date: October 5, 2024
Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Marvin Turner, W0MET, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Denny Haight, NZ8D, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX.
Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS.
Approximate Running Time: 1:38:55
Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1336
Trending headlines in this week's bulletin...
2024-10-0500 min
Q5 Worldwide Ham RadioInside the Epic CY9C St. Paul Island Ham Radio DXpedition 2024Experience the CY9C DXpedition on the rugged and remote St. Paul Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. In this exclusive on-island interview, team member Craig Thompson, K9CT, provides an in-depth look at St. Paul Island, ranked 50th on the DXCC most-wanted list. He discusses the island’s challenging weather, its historical significance, and the extraordinary efforts required to reach this isolated location, including the rare use of helicopters. Craig introduces the dedicated team of operators and details the radio and antenna capabilities driving the CY9C operation. Gain insights into the leadership and teamwork th...
2024-09-0238 min
Discover Daily by PerplexityNvidia's Earnings Soar, Berkshire Hathaway's $1Trillion Valuation, and Shimano's Electric Cycling ShoesWe're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, we begin with NVIDIA's remarkable Q2 fiscal 2025 earnings, showcasing a 122% year-over-year revenue increase to $30 billion. The company's data center segment, driven by AI chip demand, reached $26.3 billion, accounting for nearly 88% of total revenue. But despite this impressive growth, NVIDIA faces challenges, including potential delays in its upcoming Blackwell architecture. We then explore Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reaching a $1 trillion market cap, becoming the first non-tech U.S. company to achieve this milestone. This achievement underscores the success of...
2024-08-2907 min
Q5 Worldwide Ham RadioHam Radio Hall of Fame: Craig Thompson K9CTI recently had the privilege of speaking with Craig Thompson, K9CT, about his outstanding contributions to the ham radio hobby. Craig's passion for radio, supported by his parents, led him to obtain his ham radio license at a young age, and his dedication has resulted in significant achievements.
Craig is a member of the prestigious DXCC Honor Roll, having contacted 338 countries. His participation in numerous serious DXpeditions, including rare entities like Midway Island, Palmyra, and Navassa, has showcased his leadership, planning expertise, and teambuilding skills. One of his signature accomplishments is the creation of a world-class...
2024-06-0248 min
On the AirThe Value of Contest Clubs“Contesting encompasses so much of the hobby,” says seasoned contester Craig Thompson, K9CT, “from station building, learning how to operate, understanding propagation, knowing rules, learning from your peers,” that there’s something in it for every ham radio operator. As current member and former president of the Society of Midwest Contesters, Craig knows the ins and outs of running a contest club and ensuring that the value proposition makes sense to the average member. In this episode, Craig talks about why you might want to get involved with a contest club, what it entails, and how these specialized clubs stir...
2023-11-0919 min
Foundations of Amateur RadioWorld Wide Radio Operators FoundationFoundations of Amateur Radio
The other day I accidentally learnt something new. I know, it's crazy, sometimes I surprise myself.
I received an email that announced an activity from something called WWROF, more specifically, the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation. It caught my eye, because it was announcing a webinar about an upcoming contest, as it happens the largest annual amateur contest, the CQ World Wide. The time zone for the webinar put it firmly during my sleeping hours, so I asked about the availability of a YouTube video after the fact.
Got an email back from...
2019-10-1904 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)Episode 176 - SMC Fest with Craig, K9CTCraig Thompson, K9CT will be on to take your calls about SMC Fest! The Society of Midwest Contesters will host their annual conference in Normal, Illinois later this month, where you can learn about contesting from some of the best!Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-NET-HAM-1 live during the call-in segment of the show. You can also tweet your questions before or during the show to @HamTalkLive.
2019-08-0942 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)Episode 152 - North American Collegiate ChampionshipsCraig Thompson, K9CT from the Society of Midwest Contesters will take your calls about the SSB and RTTY North American Collegiate Championships for 2019! And the faculty sponsor of this year's SSB winning club, Joe Fitter, K7JOE from Indiana University, will take your calls as well! Be sure to tune in to hear how contesting is growing in the colleges and universities across North America, and how you can help these clubs that are producing the next generation of hams.Be sure to CALL in with your questions and comments by calling 812-650-9556 live during the call-in segment...
2019-02-0856 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)Episode 8 - Craig Thompson, K9CT - Palmyra DXpeditionCraig Thompson, K9CT, joins us from Central Illinois to talk about co-leading the January DXpedition to Palmyra! Join us to learn about the island, the challenges, and ask your questions LIVE!
2016-04-0845 minFoundations of Amateur RadioHow to manage your first pile-up.Foundations of Amateur Radio
There are skills that come from thinking and there are skills that come from doing. There is place for both in Amateur Radio.
There is nothing in the world that is like the experience of working a pile-up, unless the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange counts, but I've not personally been there and it doesn't look as intimate as a radio shack.
Working stations across the planet that are coming in thick and fast is an amazing thrill, not unlike getting onto a roller-coaster. The long slow journey to the...
2016-01-1604 min
QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radioEpisode 063 Craig Thompson K9CTWhen Craig Thompson, K9CT, wanted a place to spend a contest weekend with his amateur radio friends he built a multi operator contest station on a rural property, not far from his home in the city. Drawing on the experience and expertise of other multi operator contest station owners, Craig built his ultimate man cave. Craig discusses his amateur radio story and the details of building this station with Eric, 4Z1UG, in this QSO Today.
2015-10-171h 12
FT5ZM DXpedition to Amsterdam Island - 2014What is your best memory? (K9CT)What's the best memory you have from your adventure?
2014-02-2200 minFT5ZM DXpedition to Amsterdam Island - 2014Information Technology and the thrill of DX. (K9CT - Craig Thompson)Information Technology DXpedition style. How is it working in a system many miles from support? How do you protect against data loss? The KISS principle - Keep It Simple Stupid. How did computers and Amateur Radio evolve? The excitement of the contact. Spratley Islands, 160m CW in 30 second opening, what a thrill! Worked all States on 2m.
2014-01-1116 min