Contest University Videos
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CTU 2024 Livestream:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations: https://youtube.com/live/JdlozWlGstM
CTU 2023 Livestream:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm3LtGdvbZg
CTU 2022 Livestream:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations: https://youtu.be/drZCwoVzUqE
CTU 2021 via Zoom:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-esob7BPtc
Hamvention 2021 Forums:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZhL979mgas
Propagation Summit 2021:
Here is the YouTube link to all presentations (see below for individual presentations): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpBpU_dcMbc
11 AM – “Update on the Personal Space Weather Station Project & HamSCI activities for 2021” – Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF
Noon – “Solar Cycle 25 Predictions & Progress” – Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA
1 PM – “Maximizing Performance of HF Antennas with Irregular Terrain” – Dr. James Breakall, WA3FET
2 PM – “HF Propagation: what to expect during the rising years of solar cycle 25” – Frank Donovan, W3LPL
CTU 2020 via Zoom:
Here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEEUpsWUtAA
Dayton 2019 Contest University:
- Radio Contesting – Contesting with Integrity – K5ZD
- Session 1 – 2BSIQ & SO3R Riding the Edge of Human Capabilities, N6MJ
- Session 2 – No Compromise Remote Contesting – KL9A
- Session 3 – Solar Cycle Impacts on Radio Propagation: Forecasting Cycle 25 – WX6SWW
- Session 4 – Eyeball Sprint Contest – K1DG
- Session 5 – Contest Station Optimization – K3LR
- Session 6 – Waterfalls, Recordings, and Reverse Beacon Network – N6TV
- Session 7 – Improving your Contest Scores – K5ZD
- Session 8 – Contest Radio Comparisons & Hybrid Architecture Explained – NC0B
Dayton 2018 Contest University:
- Radio Contesting – Having Fun is Easy – K1DG
- Session 1 – RadioSport Contesting Hints and Kinks – N0AX
- Session 2 – Grounding and Bonding for Contest Stations – N0AX
- Session 3 – Contest Operating Best Practices – K2YWE
- Contesting & Station Optimization – K3LR (No Video Available)
- Session 4 – The Advantages of Waterfall Displays for Contesting and DXing – N6TV (No Video Available)
- Session 5 – Small Stations With Big Ideas – K2YWE
- Session 6 – Waterfalls, Recordings and Reverse Beacon Network – N6TV (No Video Available)
- Session 7 – 2018 Contest Radio Review – NC0B
Dayton 2017 Contest University:
- Welcome to CTU 2017
- Session 1 – Intro to Contesting – N0AX
- Session 2 – A Deep Dive into Stacking Yagis – W8WWV
- Session 3 – Little Pistols Bigger Scores – K2YWE
- Contesting is Amateur Radio’s Shining Star – K3LR
- Session 4 – The Wonderful World of Space Weather – Dr. Tamitha Skov
- Session 5 – Grounding and Bonding for the Little Pistol and Medium Gun – N0AX
- Session 6 – An Open Discussion on Contest Shack Design Ideas – N0AX
- Session 7 – An Open Discussion on Receiving Antenna Ideas – W3LPL
- Session 8 – Disruptive Technologies, How they Change our Hobby – NC0B
Dayton 2016 Contest University:
- Session 1 – Welcome to CTU 2016 – K3LR
- Session 2 – Fair Play – How to Earn and Keep Respect K4RO
- Session 3 – The Advantages of Waterfall Displays for Contesting and DXing – N6TV
- Session 4 – Coax Connectors, A Deep Look at What Can Go Wrong – W8WWV
- Session 5 – Improving Your Contest Scores Through Log Analysis – NV9L
- Session 6 – How Contesting Contributes to Ham Radio
- Session 7 – Contest Shack Design – K1DG
- Session 8 – Multi Operator Hints and Kinks – W3LPL
- Session 9 – Contest Radio Performance – NC0B
- Session 10 – 2016 CTU Survey, K1DG Eye Ball Winner – K3LR
Dayton 2015 Contest University:
- Session 1 – Play by the Rules – Your Most Important Skill – N0AX
- Session 2 – CW and RTTY Skimmers and the Reverse Beacon Network – N6TV
- Session 3 – Ten Ways to Increase Your Contest Score – K1DG
- Session 4 – Enhancing Contest Station Audio – K9EID
- Session 5 – Eyeball Sprint Contest “LIVE” – K1DG
- Session 6 – Radio Contesting’s Future, How Can You Help – K3LR
- Session 7 – Popular Vote – Ten Ways to Increase Your Contest Score – K1DG
- Session 8 – CQ Worldwide Contests – K5ZD
- Session 9 – Contesting Hints & Kinks Q&A – W3LPL
- Session 10 – Contesting Radio Performance – NC0B
Dayton 2014 Contest University:
- Session 1 Part 1 – High Performance Low Band Receive Arrays
- Session 1 Part 2 – High Performance Low Band Receive Arrays
- Session 2 – HF Propagation – What to Look for in 2014/2015
- Session 3 – Multi Operator Contesting – Field Day and More – W3LPL
- Session 4 – 2014 Eye Ball Sprint Contest LIVE and More
- Session 5 – Receiving Antennas (Determined by vote)
- Session 6 Part 1 – Low Band Receive Antenna Discussion Q&A – W3LPL
- Session 6 Part 2- Low Band Receive Antenna Discussion Q&A – W3LPL
- Session 7 – Best Way to Maintain Towers, Coax and Antennas Q&A
- Session 8 – Contest Radio Performance
Dayton 2013 Contest University:
- Contest University I: Welcome to CTU by Tim Duffy, K3LR and Radio Sport Contesting, It’s More than Rules by Dave McCarty, K5GN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EluZg2Cd6ck
Note: There were some technical difficulties and the presentation is not showing in the video.
- Contest University II: Tips on Being a Better Single Operator by Randy Thompson, K5ZD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFFGPeTvBj8
- Contest University III: Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Antennas by Frank Donovan, W3LPL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1w1BgtGUWs
- Contest University IV: Contest Antennas and Coaxial Cables by Frank Donovan, W3LPL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbwyQC099oM
- Contest University V: 2013 Eye Ball Sprint Contest by Doug Grant, K1DG (Not Norman)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo6wEA3ErKM
- Contest University VI: K9AY Look Arrays for Low Band Contesting by Richard Jaeger, K4IQJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TREslX1vh0
- Contest University VIIA: Propagation Trends 2013 – 2014 Intro by Frank Donovan, W3LPL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkaoLBj6Kjk
- Contest University VIIB: Propagation Trends 2013 – 2014 by Frank Donovan, W3LPL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioXTt_i44_4
- Contest University VIII: Rotors & Construction Practices Q&A by Frank Donovan, W3LPL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urUulyZCeVw
- Contest University IX: Contest Radio Performance by Rob Sherwood, NC0B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOf2OOGeGi8