Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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The Best of the Doctor Is In: Coping with the Solar Minimum
30/01/2020Originally distributed in September 2016
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The Best of the Doctor Is In: Are Linear Amplifiers Really Worthwhile?
16/01/2020The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.
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The Best of The Doctor is In: Does CW Get Through When Nothing Else Can?
02/01/2020Originally distributed in April 2016
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VHF/UHF Propagation
05/12/2019Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz.
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Big Wire Antennas
21/11/2019Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.
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Antenna Switches
07/11/2019There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains.
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Beverage Antennas
24/10/2019The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks!
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Antenna EnTRAPment!
10/10/2019Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .
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Keeping Water Out of Coaxial Cables
26/09/2019Water is one of the great enemies of coaxial cable, causing severe loss and other issues. The Doctor explains how to keep H2O at bay.
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Coaxial Cable Connectors
12/09/2019The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.
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Different Types of Grounds
29/08/2019What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.
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The Legendary G5RV Antenna
15/08/2019The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands.
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Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction
01/08/2019Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences.
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Antenna Polarization
18/07/2019Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.
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Selecting Coaxial Cable
04/07/2019There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need?
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ARRL's The Doctor Is In - Stringing Up Antennas
06/06/2019Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.
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Do Dipoles Have to be Straight?
23/05/2019The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why.
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It's About Time!
09/05/2019A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.