What really separates the winners from everyone else at the World Radiosport Team Championship? One week after WRTC 2026, Contest Crew North America sits down for an honest look at the contest, the strategy, and the moments that made the difference. I'm joined by Chris Hurlbut KL9A, Dan Craig N6MJ, Randy Thompson K5ZD, and Bill Fehring W9KKN as they break down their experiences competing in England at WRTC 2026. Rather than simply reliving the weekend, they dive into the log analysis that followed. Why did some teams dominate the opening hours? What strategic decisions looked right during the contest but proved wrong afterward? How much did station location, multiplier hunting, and band changes really matter? The conversation also explores life behind the scenes at WRTC, operating under identical station conditions, the remarkable volunteer effort that made the event possible, and why the competition continues to push even the world's best contest operators to improve. Whether you're preparing for your next contest or simply want to understand how elite operators think under pressure, this discussion offers a rare look inside one of amateur radio's most demanding competitions.
A medal, glory and braging rights. Ofcourse the knowledge that for the coming 4 years you are regarded as the best contester in the World. No money in contesting.
