What is a QTC? Contest Crew Prepares for Worked All Europe DX

"Many leading contesters claim the WAEDC to be the most challenging contest of the year," says the official website for the Worked All Europe DX Contest. In this episode, the Contest Crew dives into the element that sets the WAEDC apart from all other contests: the QTC. Randy K5ZD, Dan N6MJ, and Bill W9KKN explain what a QTC is, the protocol for handling requests, and demonstrate the process using DXLog. They also discuss other contest rules, operating tactics, and the significance of the WAEDC for those aiming to qualify for WRTC 2026. Join us for this episode of W1DED Worldwide Ham Radio and the weekly Contest Crew series. Please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing the video with your ham radio friends. 73, Kevin Thomas W1DED