CTU Books 2025 Contest University Textbooks

CTU Books 2025 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 been presented over 30 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. 2025 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2025 Dayton Hamvention.

2025 Contest University Textbooks have over 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:

• Welcome to CTU 2025 – K3LR, W8CI & N9JA

• Contesting – what’s it all about? – K1DG

CONTEST TOPIC SESSION #1

• DXing and Contesting – The Dynamic Duo! – AB9YC

• HF Propagation During the Next Year of Solar Cycle 25 – W3LPL

• dB for Free – An Antenna Exercise for Little Pistols – W6SX

• Tips to Improve Your RTTY Contest Performance – W0YK

CONTEST TOPIC SESSION #2

• Youth Radio Organizations that Promote Radio Sporting Activities – KE8LQR

• How to Improve the Competitive Performance of your Contest Station – W3LPL

• Success Strategies for Remote & Hybrid Multiop Contesting – W9KKN

• Tips to Improve Your FT8/FT4 Contest Performance – W0YK

CONTEST TOPIC SESSION #3

• Radiosport – Take It on the Road – AD4EB

• How to Improve the Competitive Performance of Your HF Antennas – W3LPL

• Everything You Need to Know About USB and Serial Interfaces – N6TV

• How to Maximize the Performance of Low Band Receiving Antennas – W5ZN

• Solar Cycle 25 – Lessons Learned for Amateur Radio – WX6SWW

CONTEST OPEN DISCUSSION Q&A GROUPs

• Station Automation Techniques – N6TV

• The Contesting World of VHF/UHF – W5ZN

• Remote Station Ideas and Q&A – W9KKN

• Tower Safety – W3YQ

CONTEST OPEN DISCUSSION Q&A GROUPs

• Antenna and Propagation Q&A with Frank – W3LPL

• How to Get the Most Out of Your Contest Station Q&A – K1DG

• RTTY and FT8 Contesting Q&A – W0YK

• Antenna/Tower Reliability – W3YQ

• Performance and Feature Differences Among Top Radios – NC0B