Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio

Experience amateur radio on the go with the Q5 Ham Radio Podcast. Each episode delivers insightful conversations and stories from the amateur radio community, catering to both seasoned operators and newcomers.The Q5 Ham Radio Podcast keeps you connected to the world of amateur radio wherever you are.

Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 266 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio, a technology show with 266 episodes published.

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  Episode #268

  WRTC 2026: The European Perspective

  Sep 23, 202640 min

  I'm joined by Filipe CT1ILT, Dave 9A1UN, and Kris ES7A, all WRTC 2026 competitors, for a European perspective on the controversy surrounding four team disqualifications—and what it means for the future of elite contesting. Filipe, whose team moved from seventh to fourth after the disqualifications, was among the operators who began digging into the statistics. He, Dave, and Kris describe how unusual multiplier patterns emerged from relatively straightforward log analysis. Their larger point is what comes next: better cross-checking, faster log submission, more powerful tools, and perhaps giving referees a dedicated computer with real-time access to each team's log. The conversation also turns surprisingly optimistic. Rather than seeing WRTC 2026 as permanently damaged, Filipe, Dave, and Kris believe what happened could cause contesting to evolve. They discuss AI-assisted log checking, the limits of what a referee can hear while following two world-class operators running two radios, and whether final results should wait until a more complete review is finished. Filipe offers the simplest philosophy of the day: WRTC is a team competition. You prepare as a team, operate as a team, and accept the result as a team. Beneath the controversy is a bigger question for ham radio: as operators get better and technology gets smarter, can contest adjudication keep pace? Their answer is that it has to—not only at WRTC, but across major contests worldwide. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.

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  Episode #267

  E77DX & DJ4MX: Speaking Out After Their WRTC 2026 Disqualification

  Sep 22, 202652 min

  Braco Memic E77DX and Sven Lovric DJ4MX speak publicly about their disqualification from WRTC 2026. They apologize, accept responsibility for arranging to have their starting frequencies held before the contest, and agree that the Judging Committee made the correct decision in disqualifying them. They also emphasize that they were not involved in the separate fake-multiplier scheme. The conversation then expands into a candid discussion about rule violations in contesting, including excessive power, remote receivers, past enforcement practices, and whether stronger consequences can change behavior. Braco and Sven discuss what they believe needs to change, while Kevin W1DED presses them on accountability and whether a culture of tolerated rule-breaking can be changed. Finally, Braco and Sven reflect on the personal consequences of the disqualification and what comes next. Sven expects to continue contesting, while Braco is less certain, describing his disappointment, concern about repercussions for people associated with him, and hope that there can still be a positive path forward.

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  Episode #265

  From Malawi to Tokyo: Ham Radio Is Opening New Doors

  Sep 21, 202629 min

  Amateur radio took two operators from Malawi halfway around the world—and what they bring home from Tokyo may matter even more than the trip itself. I'm joined by Urgent Jere 7Q6UJ and Elayi Banda 7Q7EB as they prepare to leave Tokyo after attending the Tokyo Ham Fair and events surrounding the Japan Amateur Radio League's 100th anniversary. For Urgent, the journey included his first-ever airplane flight. Both describe meeting operators and amateur-radio leaders they had previously known only through radio and the internet. Their paths into amateur radio show just how different becoming a ham can be outside the United States. With no local examination available to them in Malawi, they studied for U.S. licenses, took exams remotely, and then used those credentials as part of the process of obtaining their Malawian licenses. That success helped show other young operators around them that getting licensed was possible. The technical challenges don't end with licensing. They talk about acquiring equipment, repairing and reusing a Hexbeam, operating remotely, dealing with unreliable electricity, and finding ways to stay on the air while attending school. Elayi, now studying computer engineering, has also been developing his CW skills and plans to put a 10-meter station on the air from school. And Tokyo isn't the end of the story. They're heading home with ideas to share with younger operators in Malawi, while preparations are also underway for the upcoming VK9XY Christmas Island DXpedition. It's a revealing look at what amateur radio can accomplish when knowledge, equipment, mentorship, and opportunity cross borders. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.

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  Episode #264

  W4DXCC Is Back: What’s Coming to Pigeon Forge September 19th

  Sep 20, 20266 min

  One of the Southeast’s longtime gatherings for DXers and contesters is returning to Pigeon Forge—and W4DXCC has some new ideas for its comeback. Jay Slough K4ZLE previews the return of the W4DXCC DX & Contest Convention on September 19 at the LeConte Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. After a one-year hiatus, the convention that traces its beginnings to 2005 is bringing operators together again for a day built around DXing, DXpeditions, technology, contesting, and the future of amateur radio. The program includes Greg W6IZT presenting an update on the next generation of the RIB—Rig in a Box—technology successfully used on DXpeditions. Jay will explore why there’s more to DXing than simply adding another DXCC entity, while other presentations cover propagation and the Sun, DXpedition operations, youth in amateur radio, and Glen Johnson W0GJ discussing the recent CY0S Sable Island DXpedition. There are changes off the stage, too. W4DXCC is adding a flea market for the first time, operating W1AW/4 and KB4C stations, and holding a 50/50 drawing benefiting Youth on the Air. Jay also explains why fellowship has remained central to the convention since its beginning—and why the organizers want operators and their families back in Pigeon Forge. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.

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  Episode #263

  The Ham Widows Ball Started With $100—and You’re Not Invited

  Sep 19, 202629 min

  There’s a side of the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) that has nothing to do with radios, antennas, multipliers, or scores—and Bill Vinci believes it can make ham radio stronger. Bill Vinci is the husband of noted contester and WRTC judge Rusty Epps W6OAT, and for years Bill has watched serious operators disappear into the intensity of contests while their spouses and significant others are left on the sidelines. Instead of getting licensed himself, Bill found another way to contribute. The idea began at WRTC Finland. With little for non-operating partners to do during the competition, Bill organized a night out. The next day, an operator handed him $100 and asked him to take his wife out again. Eventually, Bill was taking roughly 60 people by charter bus to Estonia—and the idea that became the Ham Widows Ball was born. At WRTC Wyboston, that idea had matured into something much bigger: an early-week event designed to help spouses and partners make their own connections before the operators disappear into competition. In fact, so many operators signed up that Bill and the organizers had to enforce one of the event’s defining rules: generally, if you had a callsign, you weren’t invited. A few ham radio operators even had to be escorted back out. Bill and Kevin also get into the larger lesson for Dayton, Visalia, WRTC, and other ham gatherings. If amateur radio wants healthy events and committed operators, perhaps organizers need to think beyond the people behind the radios. Give families and partners a reason to enjoy the experience too, and everybody wins. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.

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