First Public Look at the WRTC 2026 Live Scoreboard

James Cribbs N0WRL is the founder and CEO of World Radio League, and in this special episode he unveils—publicly for the first time—the live scoring platform being developed in collaboration with the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2026. With WRTC now just weeks away in England this July, James walks the Contest Crew through a working demonstration of a new operator experience designed to bring the competition to life for contesters around the world. More than a traditional scoreboard, the platform combines live rankings, team profiles, spotting integration, performance analytics, station status monitoring, and visual race tracking intended to keep the amateur radio community engaged throughout the event. Joining the discussion is DX Engineering CEO Tim Duffy K3LR, alongside Contest Crew regulars Randy Thompson K5ZD, Chris Hurlbut KL9A, Bill Fehring W9KKN, and Dan Craig N6MJ. What follows is far more than a software demo. The crew puts the system through a thoughtful review, challenging assumptions, questioning edge cases, and offering practical feedback on everything from spotting fairness and network reliability to promotion, onboarding, and user experience. The result is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how technology, contesting, and collaboration are coming together ahead of one of amateur radio's most prestigious events. If you've ever wondered how fans at home will follow WRTC in real time, this conversation offers the first detailed look at what is being built for July. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio. Special thanks to DX Engineering for helping make conversations like this possible. Through their support of contesters, DXers, Parks on the Air operators, and radio enthusiasts worldwide, they continue to strengthen the communities that make amateur radio thrive. Welcome to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.