CTU Books 2024 Contest University Textbooks are here! The annual Hamvention contesting seminar text can update your knowledge of contesting, station design and preparations from the leaders in the hobby. Discover what others have learned over decades of operations, as well as new information, techniques, equipment and contesting perspectives. Skip the trial and error; learn how to get the edge to improve your scores and put your station in the winner's circle!

Over the past 18 years, Contest University has presented over 40 times around the world to teach Radiosport techniques and practices. In addition to the US and Puerto Rico, seven countries have hosted CTUs--Australia, Russia, Germany, Italy, England, Brazil, and Finland. More than 7,000 students have attended these classes where over 90 CTU instructors have shared their contesting experience and expertise.

In the words of CTU Chairman Tim Duffy, K3LR, "Contest University is a platform for sharing ideas and learning new ways to enjoy Amateur Radio Contesting."

CTU program content changes from year to year to cover a myriad of topics. 2024 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2023 Dayton Hamvention.

2024 Contest University Textbooks have 380 pages; most of which are talking-point presentation slides, with two slides per page. However, many pages are devoted to the honor and order of the contesting fraternity. Order your copy today and take the first steps on a life-long journey to becoming a more successful Amateur Radio contest operator.

Topics and Presenters include:

• It’s our Radiosport Game – Let’s Play Fair – K5ZD

• Optimizing the Use of Waterfall Displays for Contesting – N6TV

• HF Propagation Tips to Improve your Competitiveness in Contests – W3LPL

• Feeding and Detuning Towers – N0AX

• Contesting Fun on That “Other Mode” RTTY – W0YK

• How to Integrate Youth Operators in Multiop Contesting – KE8LQR and KE8RJU

• Station Improvements to Improve you Competitiveness in Contests – W3LPL

• Success Strategies for Remote & Hybrid & Multiop Contesting – W1VE

• Contesting Fun on That “Really Other Mode” FT8/FT4 – W0YK

• Next Level Contesting; Making the Move to SO2R – K5ZD

• Antenna Improvements to Improve your Competitiveness in Contests – W3LPL

• Using Automation in Your Contest Station – Techniques and Recommendations – N6TV

• Busting Contesting Myths to Get Started in Radiosport – K8ZT

• The Road to WRTC2026 in the United Kingdom – M0DXR

• The World Cup of QRP Contesting – K8ZT

• Feeding and Detuning Towers – N0AX

• Remote Station Ideas and Q&A – W1VE

• Tower Safety – W3YQ

• SO2R and Station Design Q&A – K5ZD

• How to Improve Your Station – Better Contest Results – W3LPL

• Digital and RTTY Contesting – W0YK

• Antenna/Tower Reliability – W3YQ

• Are you Considering a New Radio? Is My TX Clean? NC0B