ARRL The Doctor is In is a podcast based on the popular QST magazine column "The Doctor is In." Hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and columnist Joel Hallas, W1ZR, the podcast is a lively 20-minute discussion of a wide range of technical topics. Sponsored by DX Engineering.
…
continue reading
Originally distributed in September 2016Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Originally distributed in April 2016Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks!Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Water is one of the great enemies of coaxial cable, causing severe loss and other issues. The Doctor explains how to keep H2O at bay.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need?Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The Doctor answers questions from listeners!Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading
A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.Autor: Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
…
continue reading