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

Six Meter BBQ 2017:

• K3LR:  A review of the New Low Noise 6 meter LFA Yagis Designed by Justin Johnson, G0KSC

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