Talkpod Sponsors Historic B4CRA "May 5th" Radio Marathon: Connecting Generations and Shattering Global Connectivity Records

JIANGYIN, CHINA – May 6, 2026

Talkpod proudly announced its official corporate sponsorship and technical support for the 2026 "May 5th" China Amateur Radio Festival Commemorative Communication Event in Jiangyin. Collaborating closely with the Jiangyin Wireless Radio Association, Talkpod's backing helped fuel a continuous, high-intensity 70-hour radio marathon under the legendary special event callsign B4CRA.

The annual "May 5th" festival holds profound historical significance. In 1937, following the Marco Polo Bridge Incident and the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, patriotic amateur operators rushed to the frontlines to form the "Amateur Radio Wartime Service Corps." On May 5, 1940, operators across China organized a historic "On-the-Air" assembly to demonstrate national solidarity and resistance, establishing May 5th forever as "China Amateur Radio Day."

Shattering Records: 3-Year Consecutive Global Champions

Eighty-six years after that first wartime assembly, 29 dedicated amateur radio operators from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Shandong sacrificed their national holiday vacation to honor their predecessors' footsteps.

Responding to the call of the Chinese Radio Amateurs Club (CRAC), the B4CRA team maintained an aggressive, multi-operator concurrent shift schedule, keeping their station lights burning bright and far out-operating other regional CRA setups.

The results of this 70-hour campaign established a new milestone for regional wireless proficiency:

Massive QSO Total: The team logged an astonishing 9,862 successful two-way contacts (QSOs) across multiple bands and modes.
Three-Year Dynasty: According to official CRAC portal statistics, B4CRA ranked #1 nationwide among all $B_nCRA$ stations in both Total QSO Volume and Continuous Wave (CW) Telegraphy Volume for the third consecutive year.
Multi-Mode Mastery: Area 4 operators demonstrated elite technical versatility across Morse Code (CW), Single Sideband (SSB), and modern Digital Modes.
Next-Gen Breakthroughs: A rising generation of young hams took center stage, delivering a standout performance utilizing advanced Satellite Communication Modes.

Honoring the B4CRA Elite Operator Fleet

Talkpod extends its deepest respect and gratitude to the 29 operators who managed the digital check-in logs and powered this historic broadcast. The official roster includes:

Coordinator: BD4TS Gu Song

Operational Team: BA4LL Wang Yong, BA4OP Chen Dongdong, BA4QNR Yu Dengji, BA4SQI Zheng Kaifeng, BA4TGI Li Tianxiang, BD4ITM Song Peng, BD4JN Yan Yehao, BD4MCG Wu Chen, BD4QAJ Ma Chunlei, BD4RXZ Fu Liang, BD4SDX Li Dongming, BD4TS Gu Song, BG3TY Chen Jinzhan, BG4OXQ">BG4OXQ Liu Yuguo, BG4UCZ Pan Ge, BG4UQX Shi Xiang, BH4ECL Hong Zhiliang, BH4HKZ Bao Jiayi, BH4LOT Cao Shiyu, BH4SCF Song Zhenyu, BH4TVU Wang Xingang, BH4UTT">BH4UTT Chen Jian, BI4IWL Sun Lei, BI4RBD Zhu Jiandong, BI4VIP">BI4VIP Zhang Jianzhong, BI4VUS Xia Shengping, BY4DX Zhu Caijun, BY4DX Zhu Xin, and BY4DX Lin Quan.

Talkpod’s Mission: Nurturing the Future of the Airwaves

The Jiangyin deployment marks another triumphant milestone for the global Talkpod Youth Amateur Program. By actively sponsoring regional field days and historic milestones, Talkpod is dedicated to ensuring that the patriotic legacy of early radio pioneers continues to inspire next-generation STEM minds.

"Amateur radio is a timeless blend of historical heritage, technical exploration, and community service," said a Talkpod Global Communications spokesperson. "Sponsoring the Jiangyin Wireless Radio Association's B4CRA operation allowed us to support an elite team that is literally pushing the boundaries of global connectivity. Whether hams are experimenting with cutting-edge satellite modes or keeping the art of CW telegraphy alive, Talkpod remains deeply committed to providing the legal, rugged, and innovative hardware they need to thrive and grow this incredible global family."