Originally distributed in September 2016

The Best of the Doctor Is In: Coping with the Solar Minimum

The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.

The episode was originally distributed in June 2016.

The Best of the Doctor Is In: Are Linear Amplifiers Really Worthwhile?

Originally distributed in April 2016

The Best of The Doctor is In: Does CW Get Through When Nothing Else Can?

The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.

The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners.

Holiday Mailbag

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.

VHF/UHF Propagation

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.

Big Wire Antennas

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.

Antenna Switches

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

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

Beverage Antennas

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 . . .

Antenna EnTRAPment!

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.

Keeping Water Out of Coaxial Cables

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.

Coaxial Cable

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.

Coaxial Cable Connectors

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.

Different Types of Grounds

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.

The Legendary G5RV Antenna

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

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

Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction

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.

Antenna Polarization

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?

Selecting Coaxial Cable

The Doctor answers questions from listeners!

The Doctor answers questions from listeners!

ARRL's The Doctor is In - Listener Mailbag

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.

ARRL's The Doctor Is In - Stringing Up Antennas

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.

Do Dipoles Have to be Straight?

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.

It's About Time!

The BEST

You get more usable info in one 20 min podcast than a years worth of some of the others.

Great info

ARRL The Doctor is In

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