Do You Really Need a Tower?

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Do You Really Need a Tower?

FromARRL The Doctor is In

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20 minutes

Released:

Oct 25, 2018

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The vast majority of amateurs do not own antenna towers, but that doesn't mean you should strike one from your list of future station improvements.

Released:

Oct 25, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

ARRL The Doctor is In is a podcast based on the popular QST magazine column "The Doctor is In." Hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and columnist Joel Hallas, W1ZR, the podcast is a lively 20-minute discussion of a wide range of technical topics. Sponsored by DX Engineering.

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The Best of the Doctor Is In: Are Linear Amplifiers Really Worthwhile?: The episode was originally distributed in June 2016. by ARRL The Doctor is In
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VHF/UHF Propagation: Repeaters aren't the only ways to span long distances in the world above 50 MHz. by ARRL The Doctor is In
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Beverage Antennas: The Doctor discusses a legendary receiving antenna -- not adult drinks! by ARRL The Doctor is In
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Antenna Switches: There is more to an antenna switch than meets the eye. The Doctor explains. by ARRL The Doctor is In
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Big Wire Antennas: Rhombics, Lazy Hs, Curtains, oh my! The Doctor talks BIG wire antennas for the HF bands. by ARRL The Doctor is In
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Holiday Mailbag: The Doctor answers a number of interesting questions from listeners. by ARRL The Doctor is In
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