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.
Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.
Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .
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.
The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.
What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.
Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.
Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.
A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.