Doctor Archive

The Doctor is In: Holiday Mailbag

The Doctor opens the Holiday Mailbag and answers listener questions in the final episode

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: VHF/UHF Propagation

Learn about VHF/UHF Propagation in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Big Wire Antennas

“Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands”[^1] in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna Switches

Learn about Antenna Switches in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Beverage Antennas

The Doctor discusses a unique “long-wire receiving antenna mainly used in the low frequency and medium frequency radio bands, invented by Harold H. Beverage in 1921,”[^1] in the Beverage Antennas episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna EnTRAPment!

Listen to a discussion of of a useful antenna building block in the Antenna EnTRAPment! episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Coaxial Cable Connectors

Learn about Keeping Water Out of Coaxial Cables in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Coaxial Cable Connectors

Learn about the wide variety of Coaxial Cable Connectors used by Amateur Radio Stations in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Different Types of Grounds

Listen to the Doctor discuss the Different Types of Grounds used by Amateur Radio Stations in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: The Legendary G5RV Antenna

The Doctor separates myth from fact about The Legendary G5RV Antenna in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction

Learn about the differences between Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna Polarization

Learn how Antenna Polarization can make a difference in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Selecting Coaxial Cable

Pick up some tips about Selecting Coaxial Cable in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Listener Mailbag

Listen to the what the Doctor pulls from the Listener Mailbag in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Stringing Up Antennas

Listen to the Doctor discuss Stringing Up Antennas in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Do Dipoles Have to be Straight?

A common question about antennas is Do Dipoles Have to be Straight?

Learn the answer from the Doctor in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: It's About Time!

Listen to a discussion of UTC and the importance of accurate time for digital modes in the It’s About Time! episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Handheld Transceivers

Listen to the Doctor discuss Handheld Transceivers in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Listening Outside the Ham Bands

Learn about some what’s outside the Amateur Radio bands in the Listening Outside the Ham Bands episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: The WSPR Heard 'Round the World

Learn abut a propagation and antenna testing tool in the The WSPR Heard ‘Round the World episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: SWR Simplified

Listen to the Doctor discuss a subject that’s frequently misunderstood in the SWR Simplified episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Meet the Raspberry Pi

Meet the Raspberry Pi in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Are We Entering a Maunder Minimum?

Are we entering a Maunder Minimum?

Listen to the Doctor discuss long-term propects for propagation improvements in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: FT8

Are you one of those hams who have not tried FT8 yet? Then you might be interested in an introduction to this relatively new mode, presented by Steve Ford (WB8IMY and QST Editor In Chief), in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Life Above 50 MHz

Despite the HF-centric nature of many Amateur Radio publications, discussions, and activities, there is Life Above 50 MHz

Listen to a discussion about VHF & UHF with ARRL Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Log Periodic Antennas

All antenna designs are a compromise. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of Log Periodic Antennas including what gives them their wide bandwidth capability, in this episode of the

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Ground Plane Antennas

Pick up some facts about Ground Plane Antennas work in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

RF Exposure Station Computers External Speakers Do You Really Need a Tower? Winterizing Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: RF Exposure

Learn about RF Exposure in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Station Computers External Speakers Do You Really Need a Tower? Winterizing Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Station Computers

Station computers Choosing the right tool depends on the job you’re trying to accomplish. Learn more in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

External Speakers Do You Really Need a Tower? Winterizing Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR)

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: External Speakers

Listen to a lively discussion about the advantages of external speakers , and hear the Doctor’s answer to a listener question, in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Do You Really Need a Tower? Winterizing Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Do You Really Need a Tower?

Do you really need a tower?

Listen to a discussion of a common question in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Winterizing Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Winterizing

Every year Hams must spend some time Winterizing their station. That’s the subject of this timely episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Volt Ohm Meters Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Volt Ohm Meters

Volt Ohm Meters are one of the most useful pieces of test equipment a Ham can own. Learn why in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Tools for Every Ham Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Tools for Every Ham

Learn about basic tools for every ham that you ought to have in your station in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Antennas and Wind Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antennas and Wind

Antennas and Wind don’t always go well together. Pick up some tips from the Doctor to improve the odds of your antenna’s survival in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Dummy Loads Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Dummy Loads

Learn about the many uses for Dummy Loads in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Antenna Rotators Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna Rotators

Get some advice from The Doctor about Antenna Rotators in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Zero Beating Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Zero Beating

Learn about Zero Beating in the July 19, 2018, episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Software Defined Radios (SDR) Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Software Defined Radios (SDR)

Listen to a discussion about Software Defined Radios (SDR) in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation

Get advice from the Doctor about bringing Amateur Radio on Summer Vacation in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Field Day Antennas Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Field Day Antennas

Pick up some tips for your Field Day Antennas in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Coping with poor HF conditions RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Coping with poor HF conditions

Learn about Coping with poor HF conditions in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

RF Loss Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: RF Loss

Learn how RF Loss can affect your station and pick up some tips from the Doctor in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Kits and Kit Building Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Kits and Kit Building

Pick up some tips about a fun activity enjoyed by many Amateur Radio Operators in the Kits and Kit Building episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Microphones Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Microphones

Phone operators have many choices of Microphones

Pick up some helpful and interesting facts and tips in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Filters Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Filters

Listen to the Doctor discuss an important part of receiver architecture and discover some interesting historical facts in the Filters episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave)

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Mailbag

The Doctor answers listener questions in the Mailbag episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Mailbag S units Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave)

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: S units

Learn about some of the considerations involved, and a major limitation, when Adding an Amplifier to your Station in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

Improving your station antenna is arguably a better solution. Read the HF Amplifiers versus Antennas—One Ham’s Opinion QST article to find out why.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Vacuum Tubes Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Vacuum Tubes

Listen to a discussion about some classic technology in the Vacuum Tubes episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Automatic Gain Control Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Automatic Gain Control

Learn how to improve your radio listening experience in the Automatic Gain Control episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Antenna Wire Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough?

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna Wire

Learn about the type of wire to use when building your antenna in the Antenna Wire episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast and learn some interesting facts.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Keeping Cool Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Keeping Cool

Listen to a discussion about maintaining proper equipment temperature in the Keeping Cool episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast and learn some interesting facts.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Handheld Transceiver Antennas Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Handheld Transceiver Antennas

Ever wonder about the “rubber duck” antenna on your hand held transceiver? Listen to the Handheld Transceiver Antennas episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast and learn some interesting facts.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Listener Mailbag Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Listener Mailbag

The Doctor opens the Listener Mailbag in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines

Learn about the advantages of various types of feed lines in the Coaxial Cable vs Balanced Lines episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave)

Learn about one propagation mode for short-range HF communication in the NVIS: Near Vertical Incidence Skywave episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

QRP Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: QRP

Sometimes less is more. Learn why in the QRP episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Dirty Transmitters Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Dirty Transmitters

There’s more than one way to clean up Dirty Transmitters … Find out how in the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Soldering and Unsoldering How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Soldering and Unsoldering

Learn about Soldering and Unsoldering in the current episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

How High is High Enough? Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: How High is High Enough?

How High is High Enough?

Many hams ask this question when erecting their antenna systems. Listen to a lively discussion about this question in the current episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Antenna Analyzers S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna Analyzers

Learn how an Antenna Analyzer can help you during your next antenna construction project in the current episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

S Units Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: S Units

Learn about what your signal strength meter is really telling you in the S Units episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Keys and Keyers Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Keys and Keyers

Listen to a discussion about Morse Code Keys and Keyers in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Power Supplies APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Power Supplies

Listen to a discussion about Power Supplies in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

APRS Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: APRS

The Automatic Packet Reporting System can be used for much more than vehicle tracking. Listen to a discussion of these capabilities, and revisit the history of Packet Radio, in the APRS episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Generators The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Generators

Planning on using portable power at your Field Day site? You may be interested in the Generators episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

The Mystery of Sporadic E Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: The Mystery of Sporadic E

Learn about propagation on the Magic Band in The Mystery of Sporadic E episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Flea Market Tips Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Flea Market Tips

Pick up some Flea Market Tips in the 31st episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Optimizing Receiver Performance End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Optimizing Receiver Performance

Listen to a discussion about Optimizing Receiver Performance in the 30th episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

End-Fed Antennas Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: End-Fed Antennas

Listen to the Doctor separate antenna myth from reality in the End-Fed Antenna episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Grounding Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Grounding

Listen to a discussion about grounds for electrical safety, RF problems, and lightning protection in the Grounding episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing

Learn about how you can sound better on the air, and help your signal get through a pileup, in the Speech Equalization, Compression and Processing episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Remote Antenna Tuners Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Remote Antenna Tuners

An antenna tuner in the shack can be useful for matching non-resonant antennas. But these tuners may not always be the best solution. Find out why in the Remote Antenna Tuners episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System

“In radio or wireless telephony, Private Line is a term trademarked by Motorola to describe their implementation of Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS), a method of using low-frequency subaudible tones to share a single radio channel among multiple users.”

Learn about the technical background of this squelch tone system in the CTCSS, DTMF and More episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

HF Loop Antennas AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: HF Loop Antennas

“Many amateurs swear by large loop antennas for the HF bands, but what makes them so special?

Find out why in the HF Loop Antennas in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast; a follow-up to to the Magnetic Loop Antennas episode.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

AM and SSB Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: AM and SSB

Learn about the similarities of, and differences between, AM and SSB in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast. The careful listener might gain some insight into why tuning has such a great effect on the sound of SSB transmissions.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Meteor Scatter Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Meteor Scatter

Listen to a discussion about Meteor Scatter propagation in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Long Delayed Echoes Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Long Delayed Echoes

Listen to a discussion about Long Delayed Echoes (radio echoes which return to the sender several seconds after a transmission has occurred) in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Restoring Old Radios Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Restoring Old Radios

End the year with a fond remembrance of rigs gone by and a discussion about Restoring Old Radios in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Antenna System Troubleshooting Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Antenna System Troubleshooting

Listen to a discussion about Antenna System Troubleshooting in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Yagi Antennas Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Yagi Antennas

Listen to a discussion of how Yagi Antennas really work in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Stealth Antennas Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Stealth Antennas

Learn about some of your options for Stealth Antennas in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio. Recent podcast topics include:

Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.

The Doctor is In: Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization

Enjoy a lively and informative discussion about Anderson PowerPoles and Antenna Polarization in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast.

These short podcasts are an approachable way of learning about technical topics related to Amateur Radio.

About the ARRL The Doctor Is In Podcast

The Doctor is In was a biweekly podcast which presented lively discussions of many technical aspects of Amateur Radio from April 7, 2016, to December 19, 2019.

The podcast was hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR.

Sponsorship for this podcast was provided by DX Engineering.

A complete podcast archive is available on the ARRL's The Doctor is In page.