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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 deep dives, WRTC prep, Parks on the Air, HamSCI, and honest talk from the world's most dedicated operators. Proudly supported by DX Engineering and Icom —helping hams stay loud, connected, and ready for the next challenge. Subscribe for real conversations at the edge of the hobby.
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Contest Crew Debriefs CQ WPX CW
The Contest Crew is back following the recent CQ WPX CW weekend, with a look inside their individual efforts, a glimpse at the inevitable Murphy moments, and their usual humorous take on the world of…
Inside the CQ WPX Log Checking Process with the Q5 Contest Crew
I’m joined by Randy Thompson K5ZD, Chris Hurlbut KL9A, and Bill Fehring W9KKN for a Contest Crew conversation that starts with one of the most humbling experiences in amateur radio: opening your CQ…
Parks on the Air Skills: Contest with K1RX (Episode 7 of 7)
Mark Pride K1RX is a seasoned contester who sees Parks on the Air and contesting as two sides of the same coin, sharing skills, instincts, and a natural path between them. In this final episode of…
W1DED on Leadership and POTA’s Future: Interview by N8JRD
Kevin Thomas W1DED is one of the newest board members guiding Parks on the Air through its next chapter — but his connection to ham radio stretches back nearly 50 years. Licensed as a teenager in…
Has Ham Radio Lost Its Soul? VK9DX Has Thoughts
Nick Hacko VK9DX is one of ham radio’s most colorful voices, an elite contester, watchmaker, refugee-turned-builder, and unapologetically opinionated character who somehow manages to be equal parts…
The Story Behind POTA with Mike Case W8MSC
Mike Case W8MSC is one of the key figures behind Parks on the Air, helping transform a one-year, ARRL-sponsored park activation event into a lasting global program. Mike’s path into ham radio started…
From Carrier Decks to Contest Runs: K2GO’s Second Act
Tom Morton K2GO is a Navy fighter pilot turned airline captain turned global aviation mentor—and through it all, a relentless ham radio operator who always found time to get on the air and meet new…
Becoming the DX at J62K | CQ WPX SSB
Seth Jones NU1D is a young contester who just got a front-row seat to big-league contesting, operating from J62K in St. Lucia during CQ WPX SSB, and discovering that the view is only half the story.…
Built to Win, His Way: Ron WV4P’s NJ4P Contest Station
Ron Koenig WV4P is the guy they told “that won’t work.” He built it anyway and started winning. Licensed during Field Day 2017 because he was “bored,” Ron followed his competitive instincts straight…
Multi-Op Mastery: Contest with K1RX (Episode 6 of 7)
Mark Pride K1RX is a veteran contester who makes the case that your biggest leap in ham radio might not come from upgrading your station, but from joining someone else’s. In part six of this…
The New Breed of Contesters: Remote, Young, Relentless
Nick Hauser, KT0W, is a young contester proving that the future of ham radio isn’t just alive—it’s remote, hybrid, and remarkably competitive. Licensed in 2016 alongside his father, Nick’s early…
Inside Hamvention 2026: What to Expect | Q5 Briefing
Michael Kalter W8CI is the voice and steady hand behind the Dayton Hamvention, serving on its executive committee and as official spokesperson while also helping lead the Dayton Amateur Radio…
Skill Development: Contest with K1RX (Episode 5 of 7)
Mark Pride K1RX is a veteran contester who believes the real upgrade isn’t your station—it’s you. In part five of this contesting fundamentals series, Mark shifts the focus away from gear and toward…
Ontario QSO Party: What Matters This Year | Q5 Briefing
Larry Langs VE3LRL is helping lead one of Canada’s longest-running on-air events, the Ontario QSO Party, and this year he’s focused on a simple goal: get more operators on the air and keep them…
Looking Ahead to Dayton Hamvention: Tim Duffy K3LR
Tim Duffy K3LR is the CEO of DX Engineering and one of the central architects behind contesting’s biggest gatherings, from Contest University to the legendary Contest Dinner at Dayton. In this…
Europe’s Top Ops Battle Brutal Conditions in CQ WPX SSB
The Contest Crew Europe returns to break down a CQ WPX SSB contest that promised records but delivered something messier. Filipe CT1ILT pivoted midweek from a planned multi-two to a single op…
Inside a Caribbean Contest Battle: K5ZD vs 8P5A | Contest Crew
The Contest Crew is back—and this time, it’s all about a CQ WPX SSB weekend that didn’t quite go to plan. Randy Thompson K5ZD is operating from V47T, where preparation starts strong and immediately…
Florida QSO Party from the Everglades | N3QE, Tina & POTA
Tim Shoppa N3QE is a seasoned contester chasing a different kind of edge, packing a competitive station into a carry-on and heading deep into the Everglades for a Parks on the Air activation during…
Inside POTA’s Growth Engine: AB0O on the Board
ohn Ford AB0O is a 45-year ham, engineer, and the quiet architect behind Parks on the Air’s North American mapping system. Licensed in Canada in 1981 under a now-defunct “digital” license—years…
Otis NP4G: Dayton Hamvention 2026 Amateur of the Year
Dr. Jose “Otis” Vicens NP4G is the 2026 Dayton Hamvention Amateur of the Year—a Puerto Rican orthodontist, DXpeditioner, and president of INDEXA who has spent years turning big radio dreams into…
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