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K9CT - Craig Thompson
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This Week in Amateur Radio
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1336
PODCAST: 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...
2024-10-05
00 min
This Week in Amateur Radio
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1336
PODCAST: 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...
2024-10-05
00 min
This Week in Amateur Radio Podcast
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1336
PODCAST: 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...
2024-10-05
00 min
Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio
Inside the Epic CY9C St. Paul Island Ham Radio DXpedition 2024
Experience 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...
2024-09-02
38 min
Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio
Ham Radio Hall of Fame: Craig Thompson K9CT
I 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...
2024-06-02
48 min
On the Air
The 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...
2023-11-09
19 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)
Episode 176 - SMC Fest with Craig, K9CT
Craig 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.
2019-08-09
42 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)
Episode 152 - North American Collegiate Championships
Craig 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...
2019-02-08
56 min
Ham Talk Live*! (*sometimes)
Episode 8 - Craig Thompson, K9CT - Palmyra DXpedition
Craig 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!
2016-04-08
45 min
QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio
Episode 063 Craig Thompson K9CT
When 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.
2015-10-17
1h 12
FT5ZM DXpedition to Amsterdam Island - 2014
Information 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.
2014-01-11
16 min