Team ND7K Superstation: Tim N6WIN

Tim Coker N6WIN grew up in a ham radio family-his father, mother, and brother were all hams. Tim himself became a licensed amateur radio operator at the age of 11. Starting from these modest beginnings, Tim's ham radio operating soon turned toward competitive contesting. This path eventually led him to design and build the ND7K superstation in Arizona, along with his friend and world-class contester, Dan Craig N6MJ.
The effort has truly been a team approach from the earliest days, as Tim wisely reached out to hams with specific areas of expertise. Tim's teamwork philosophy extended to his multi-operator efforts, always aiming to win. His high expectations and leadership abilities continue to make a significant impact at ND7K.
As a further example of Tim’s teamwork approach, he’s turned the keys to ND7K over to Dan N6MJ for all the major 2024 contests to support Dan’s quest to qualify for the World Radiosport Team Championship 2026.
Join me in this conversation with Tim Coker N6WIN for a look into the mind of an effective station builder and team leader.

[@StianEklund]

Great interview, Tim seems like an incredibly knowledgeable, and humble guy. Really cool to hear the backstory as well. Thanks again Kevin for killing it with the interviews!

[@JosephVE3GKT]

Thanks very much Tim and Kevin for taking the time to produce this! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. 73 VE3GKT

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Thanks for being a “regular,” Joseph.

[@thork0tjt515]

Wow! Great interview! 73

[@ng7m-ham-shack]

I really enjoyed the short slide show at the end of the interview. Quick peek at the ND7K station. 👍

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Bonus for anyone watching to the end, Max. Thanks for hanging in there!

[@ng7m-ham-shack]

So nice to hear Tim’s back story.

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Tim made quite an impact on his first guest appearance from the KM7W effort during WPX SSB. I had a feeling he’d make a great solo guest and he did not disappoint.

[@whitcarter2881]

Outstanding effort by both Tim and Kevin. Tim's leadership council is so instructive, and helpful in arranging my own thinking. Thank you
K

[@iancapon3000]

Another great interview. They keep getting better and better.

[@ZL3IO]

Thanks for the inside. We literally work us in every contest and know so little about each other. 73 Holger @ZM4T

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Good point, Holger. It’s been one of my motivations for continuing the show. It’s always good to know what else is behind the 59.

[@carstars]

Tim is doing it great.

[@np2v]

Great vid as usual, Kevin you can put the Kenwood TS 830 back on the desk where it was at the beginning.😉

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Good idea! It’s the 830 that I’ve carried around for 4 decades. Great memories with that rig.

[@adyg6ad73]

Put your ego in the locker with your coat and hat and bring your A game if you get invited.

[@w1dedworldwidehamradio]

Good advice for life in general!

[@charlescassidy1496]

Great interview! de W2CSI