https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/arrl_the_doctor_is_in.xml https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/ https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/ 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. episodic ARRL The Doctor is In hosted by Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Steve Ford and Joel Hallas 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. en-us Copyright 2021 ARRL The Doctor is In podcast@blubrry.com (Blubrry Podcasting) Steve Ford and Joel Hallas podcast@blubrry.com https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/341128-65306.jpg A bi-weekly podcast of everything technical as it relates to Amateur Radio. Sponsored by DX Engineering. Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ clean http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299901/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-coping-with-the-solar-minimum/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299901/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-coping-with-the-solar-minimum/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 Originally distributed in September 2016

]]> Originally distributed in September 2016

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Originally distributed in September 2016 Originally distributed in September 2016 https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299900/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-are-linear-amplifiers-really-worthwhile/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299900/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-are-linear-amplifiers-really-worthwhile/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.

]]> The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The episode was originally distributed in June 2016. The episode was originally distributed in June 2016. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299899/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-does-cw-get-through-when-nothing-else-can/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53299899/the-best-of-the-doctor-is-in-does-cw-get-through-when-nothing-else-can/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500 Originally distributed in April 2016

]]> Originally distributed in April 2016

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Originally distributed in April 2016 Originally distributed in April 2016 https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53009534/holiday-mailbag/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/53009534/holiday-mailbag/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0500 The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.

]]> The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners. The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/51946046/vhfuhf-propagation/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/51946046/vhfuhf-propagation/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:15:00 -0500 Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz.

]]> Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz. Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/51946045/big-wire-antennas/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/51946045/big-wire-antennas/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0500 Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.

]]> Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands. Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/50546429/antenna-switches/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/50546429/antenna-switches/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:15:00 -0500 There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains.

]]> There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains. There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/50546173/beverage-antennas/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/50546173/beverage-antennas/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks!

]]> The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks!

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks! The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks! https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/49050566/antenna-entrapment/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/49050566/antenna-entrapment/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0400 Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .

]]> Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . .

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . . Awful puns notwithstanding, antenna traps are clever devices, but not many amateurs understand how they work. The Doctor explains . . . https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/49022850/keeping-water-out-of-coaxial-cables/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/49022850/keeping-water-out-of-coaxial-cables/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0400 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.

]]> 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.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas 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. 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. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/48129642/coaxial-cable-connectors/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/48129642/coaxial-cable-connectors/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.

]]> The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize. The Doctor discusses the wide variety of coaxial cable connectors, including some you may not recognize. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/48129641/different-types-of-grounds/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/48129641/different-types-of-grounds/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0400 What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.

]]> What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains. What sort of ground do you need -- RF or electrical safety? It makes a big difference, as the Doctor explains. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/47377481/the-legendary-g5rv-antenna/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/47377481/the-legendary-g5rv-antenna/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands.

]]> The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands. The Doctor separates myth from fact about this very popular antenna for the HF bands. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/47377480/noise-blankers-and-noise-reduction/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/47377480/noise-blankers-and-noise-reduction/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0400 Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences.

]]> Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences. Different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/45250206/antenna-polarization/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/45250206/antenna-polarization/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:15:00 -0400 Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.

]]> Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up. Your antenna's polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard -- especially on VHF and up. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/45250204/selecting-coaxial-cable/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/45250204/selecting-coaxial-cable/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:15:00 -0400 There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need?

]]> There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need?

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need? There are many types of cable for many applications. Which type do you need? https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/44472068/arrls-the-doctor-is-in-listener-mailbag/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/44472068/arrls-the-doctor-is-in-listener-mailbag/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The Doctor answers questions from listeners!

]]> The Doctor answers questions from listeners!

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The Doctor answers questions from listeners! The Doctor answers questions from listeners! https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/44471836/arrls-the-doctor-is-in-stringing-up-antennas/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/44471836/arrls-the-doctor-is-in-stringing-up-antennas/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:15:00 -0400 Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.

]]> Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge. Trees make handy supports for wire antennas, but getting an antenna into a tree -- and keeping it there -- can be a challenge. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/43836735/do-dipoles-have-to-be-straight/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/43836735/do-dipoles-have-to-be-straight/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 23 May 2019 00:15:00 -0400 The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why.

]]> The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why. The answer to the question is an emphatic "no," and the Doctor explains why. https://blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/43815792/its-about-time/ http://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/43815792/its-about-time/ Steve Ford and Joel Hallas Thu, 09 May 2019 00:15:00 -0400 A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.

]]> A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.

]]> no Steve Ford and Joel Hallas A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes. A discussion of UTC as well as the importance of accurate time for a number of digital modes.