The following contesters are periodically posting their thoughts and experiences before, during and after the WRTC-2010 competition:
Yuri, VE3DZ - The Contest
Posted Jul 21, 2010 12:02 PDT
Dima picks us up around 2 P.M. at the hotel’s gate. This time it takes about 40 minutes to get to the spot because of a traffic jam. All the...more
Rick, N6XI - One QSO from Meeting All Goals!
Posted Jul 17, 2010 08:30 PDT
The dream is over but, unlike nocturnal ones, this is a dream I will remember for the rest of my life! My week in Russia exceeded all expectations....more
Randy, K5ZD - The real heroes of WRTC
Posted Jul 17, 2010 03:03 PDT
Behind the glamour and excitement of the on air WRTC competition was a group of volunteers who worked very hard to make the competition a success....more
Jeff, K1ZM/VY2ZM - July 14th - Some Post WRTC Thoughts and Analysis
Posted Jul 13, 2010 21:41 PDT
Hi There...
Today I am driving back to VY2ZM and thought I would relate some thoughts I have had on the plane ride home regarding WRTC 2010 in...more
Eric, K9GY - Perseverance
Posted Jul 13, 2010 15:48 PDT
I was able to get some post WRTC comments from a couple of teams and also what they heard of other teams. There are some real stories of...more
Dimitri, RA3CO - WRTC winners announced
Posted Jul 12, 2010 13:01 PDT
from the video link:
1. RW1AC/RA1AIP
2. ES5TV/ES2RR
3. N6MJ/KL9A
4. S50A/S57AW
5. K5ZD/W2SC
6. RV3BA/RA3CO
7. LY9A/LY6A
8....more
John, W2GD/P40W - Heading for our Fields
Posted Jul 9, 2010 20:33 PDT
Our team got to select LAST in the station draw...but since each position is nearly equal it was not that important. But overnight the organizers...more
Ken, K6LA/VY2TT - So far, so good
Posted Jul 8, 2010 15:59 PDT
The flight here was a breeze, as was getting through customs. I arrived Tuesday evening, had dinner and watched the World Cup game on a big screen...more
Bob, K6XX - Sample Station
Posted Jul 7, 2010 08:45 PDT
Wednesday afternoon, the sponsors built a sample station, complete with tower, antennas, tent, table, chairs, generator, and of course the fan.
I...more
Kazu, JK3GAD/MØCFW - Start packing
Posted Jul 5, 2010 09:48 PDT
I was very excited when I got a news that I am a competitor of upcoming WRTC event back in October last year. I thought I had a plenty of time for...more
Corliss, AL1G - WRTC and IARU
Posted Jul 2, 2010 20:10 PDT
In just four more days I will begin the long trip to Moscow: ANC to SEA to JFK to SVO. Moscow is 12 hours ahead of Alaska time, so it will be quite...more
Chris, KL9A - Countdown to WRTC!
Posted Jul 2, 2010 18:45 PDT
After testing out our setup in WPX CW, looks like N6MJ and I are ready to go. Everything is packed up nicely and ready to travel! Getting things...more
Marv, N5AW - This is my first WRTC. I am also the oldest competitor by several years. Really excited to be...
Posted Jul 2, 2010 08:32 PDT
This is my first WRTC. I am also the oldest competitor by several years. Really excited to be able to compete in such a prestigious event!
I have...more