Photo Library

This page contains links to photos that may be helpful in understanding or presenting WRTC. Permission is granted for publication of these photos only when related to reports or stories about WRTC2014.

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Assembling the antenna - K5ZD

Assembling the antenna and mast [photo by Randy Thompson K5ZD]

Using the "falling derrick: method to raise the 40' mast and antenna. This method does not require anyone to leave the ground.

Using the “falling derrick: method to raise the 40′ mast and antenna. This method does not require anyone to leave the ground. [photo by Neil Goodell AE1P]

Operating Site - AE1P

Operating Site showing tent and antenna [photo by Neil Goodell AE1P]

Operating Site - K5ZD

Operating site [photo by Randy Thompson K5ZD]

Operating Site 3 - K5ZD

Operating Site [photo by Randy Thompson K5ZD]

Operating at night - KM1G

Operating tent at night [photo by Richard Booth KM1G]

Competitor at radio - KM1G

Typical operating position and equipment [photo by Richard Booth KM1G]

Competitor operating 2 - K1ZO

Competitor operating the radio and logging contacts on the computer [photo by Douglas Scribner K1ZO]

Videos

These video links provide a view into the fun and excitement of previous WRTC events.

Kalinka WRTC 2010 by Carlo De Mari

24 Hours In Brazil – documentary by Dave Bell W6AQ

WRTC 2006 Brasil – Araucaria DX Group (Portuguese)

WRTC Finland 2002 part 1 and WRTC Finland 2002 part 2 – Presented as a sports report

WRTC 1990 – Passport to Friendship by David French, CNN