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CTU Books 2019 Contest University Textbooks

CTU Books 2019 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 13 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. 2019 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2019 Dayton Hamvention.

Topics and Presenters include:

* Contesting with Integrity; Randy Thompson, K5ZD
* How to Recruit New Contesters; Doug Grant, K1DG
* 2BSIQ and SO3R: Riding the Edge of Human Capabilities; Dan Craig, N6MJ/ZF2MJ
* Everything You Need to Know About USB and Serial Interfaces; Robert A. Wilson, N6TV
* FT8 and the WSJT-X 2.0 Software Suite for 6 Meter Contesting: Joel Harrison, W5ZN
* All Together Now – Grounding and Bonding for Contest Stations; Ward Silver, N0AX
* No Compromise Remote Contesting: Chris Hurlbut, KL9A
* Preparation and Practice for Better Contest Scores; Randy Thompson, K5ZD
* Digital Contesting Is Fun! ; Ed Muns, W0YK
* New Blood: Drafting the Next Generation; Bryant P. Rascoll, KG5HVO
* Solar Cycle Impacts on Radio Propagation: Forecasting Cycle 25; Dr. Tamitha Mulligan Skov, WX6WW
* The Advantages of Waterfall Displays for Contesting and DXing; Robert A. Wilson, N6TV
* Taking Digital Contesting to the Limit; Ed Muns, W0YK
* Contesting & Station Optimization; Tim Duffy, K3LR
* Tower Safety; Tim Jellison, W3YQ/KL7WV
*2018/2019 Rig Contest Comparisons and Hybrid Architecture Explained; Rob Sherwood, NC0B
* Glossary; Pat Barkey, N9RV (Alone, this awesome glossary of contesting related terms is well worth the purchase price!)

2019 Contest University Textbooks have over 372 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 of becoming a more successful Amateur Radio contest operator.