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CTU Books 2026 Contest University Textbooks
CTU Books 2026 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 19 years, Contest University has been presented over 35 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. 2026 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2026 Dayton Hamvention. 2026 Contest University Textbooks have over 300 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.
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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.
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CTU Books 2023 Contest University Textbooks
CTU Books 2023 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 17 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. 2023 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2023 Dayton Hamvention. 2023 Contest University Textbooks have over 400 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: * Read the rules. Obey the rules. Have Fun! by Doug Grant, K1DG * Basic Station Automation Techniques & Recommendations; Robert Wilson, N6TV * Optimizing Low Band Receiving Antenna Performance; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Understanding Remote Contesting; Gerry Hull, W1VE * RTTY/FT-4/8 Digital Contesting; Ed Muns, W0YK & P49X * Small Station Bang for the Buck; Ward Silver, N0AX * Competitive Transmitting Antennas for Solar Maximum; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Year Long Contests – State QSO Challenge & CQ DX Marathon; Anthony Luscre, K8ZT * How to Maximize Your Digital Contest Station and Operation; Ed Muns, W0YK & P49X * How You Can Become Involved With YOTA; Phillip Springer, DK6SP/DQ5M * How The Strongest Solar Maximum in 20 Years Affects Contest Planning and Execution; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Simple & Effective Low Band Antennas for Contesting; Joel Harrison, W5ZN * QRP/Low Power Contesting – Tips & Strategies; Anthony Luscre, K8ZT * Contesting for Ionospheric Science During the 2023 and 2024 North American Solar Eclipses; Nathaniel A. Frissell, W2NAF * Tower Safety; Tim Jellison, W3YQ/KL7WV * VHF Contest Updates & Questions; Joel Harrison, W5ZN * Transceiver Performance and Selection of a New Radio; Rob Sherwood, KC0B * Glossary; Pat Barkey, N9RV (Alone, this awesome glossary of contesting related terms is well worth the purchase price!)
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CTU Books 2024 Contest University Textbooks
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.
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CTU Books 2022 Contest University Textbooks
CTU Books 2022 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 16 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. 2022 Contest University Textbooks contain, in print, the complete sets of slides presented by each professor at CTU at the 2022 Dayton Hamvention. Topics and Presenters include: * Inside vs. Outside – How to Enjoy Contesting; Dave McCarty, K5GN * Easy to Build Low Band Receiving Antennas for Small & Large Lots; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Contesting 101: Operating; Doug Grant, Doug Grant, K1DG * The Advantages of Waterfall Displays for Contesting and DXing; Bob Wilson, N6TV * Digital Contesting – RTTY and FT8/FT4; Ed Muns, W0YK * How to Improve Your Transmitting Antennas for Solar Cycle 25; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Grounding and Bonding for Your HF Contest Station; Ward Silver, N0AX * Operating Mechanics: The Xfactor in Contesting Success; Pat Barkey, N9RV * Upping Your Digital Contesting Game; Ed Muns, W0YK * Preparing Your Station for Competition; Frank Donovan, W3LPL * Field Measurements and Comparison of Low Band Receive Arrays; Joel Harrison, W5ZN * Everything You Want to Know about USB & Serial Interfaces; Bob Wilson, N6TV * Perspectives on 45 Years of Contest Station Building; Pat Barkey, N9RV * Teamwork and Multi-Operator Innovations; Tim Coker, N6WIN * Tower Climbing and Tower Safety: Tim Jellison, W3YQ * Transceiver Performance for the HF Contest and DX Operator; Rob Sherwood, NC0B * Glossary; Pat Barkey, N9RV (Alone, this awesome glossary of contesting related terms is well worth the purchase price!) 2022 Contest University Textbooks have over 374 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. Additional Features and Specifications: ISBN#: 978-1-62595-136-6 Pages: 374
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