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.
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Originally distributed in September 2016De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Originally distributed in April 2016De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks!De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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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.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need?De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The Doctor answers questions from listeners!De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.De către Steve Ford and Joel Hallas
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