DX Engineering and Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio, a rapidly growing multimedia platform dedicated to authentic stories from the amateur radio world, have announced a strategic partnership designed to keep the community of hams informed, entertained, and involved in what’s happening in the world’s greatest hobby—from contesting to DXing, youth operators to solid advice every ham can use to get more out of their time on the air.
Founded and hosted by Kevin Thomas, W1DED, Q5 has become known for its engaging, long-form video interviews with operators around the world—offering a fresh, relatable look into the people who power amateur radio. With a growing presence on YouTube, Substack, Instagram, and across all major podcast platforms, Q5 is laying the foundation for a multichannel media company that meets ham radio operators where they are—and where they’re going.
For a taste of the content you can expect, watch the video below from Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio and the Contest Crew. The episode features a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with three of the best in contesting: Randy Thompson, K5ZD; Christopher Hurlbut, KL9A; and Bill Fehring, W9KKN.
Further evidence of Q5’s diverse and valuable ham radio content can be found in this short list of videos (there are many more available) from its YouTube channel:
- Why POTA Activators Love This Logger: Sebastian KI2D
- Bouvet 2026: The Most Ambitious Ham Radio DXpedition Yet?
- The Report that Makes You a Better Ham Radio Contester: Log Checking
- 10,000 QSOs in 48 Hours: Jeff N5TJ’s CQWW SSB Record
- DX Marathon Youth Champion: Pia DL7PIA’s Story Will Inspire You
“DX Engineering has long stood as a cornerstone of our community,” said Thomas. “Their unmatched selection of ham radio gear, technical support, and commitment to serving operators of every kind—DXers, Parks on the Air participants, contesters, emergency communicators, and more—make them the ideal partner for Q5 as we expand into new formats and deepen our storytelling mission.”
Tim Duffy, K3LR, CEO of DX Engineering, sees the partnership as a natural fit.
“At DX Engineering, we believe in the future of ham radio—and in helping it evolve while honoring its past,” said Duffy. “Q5 brings that same energy and integrity to their content. Supporting Kevin and Q5 means supporting the next chapter of amateur radio media.”
With this partnership, Q5 will be able to produce more high-quality content, broaden its reach, and explore new formats—including a possible print magazine. For now, you can follow the journey here:
- Substack
- YouTube
- Apple Podcasts: Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio
- Facebook (Q5 Page)
- Facebook (Kevin Thomas, W1DED)
Thomas believes this is just the beginning.
“With support from a visionary leader like Tim, K3LR, we can build something truly meaningful—amateur radio content that reflects the passion, diversity, and creativity of operators worldwide.”
