I have another crazy idea for a podcast. This is one that I think I can pull off, actually.
The purpose of the podcast would be to help those of you who are using my study guides to either get our Tech license or upgrade to General Class or Extra Class by addressing a single topic or small set of related topics. It would be a discussion between me and a reader and it would address some of the questions you have about the questions on the test. I would explain why the correct answers are correct and then address related questions that you might have.
And, I would try to limit the time for each podcast to 15 minutes or less.
So, what do you think? If you think this is a good idea and you need help with some of the questions on the test, please contact me, and we’ll do this.
AA7US says
That’s a great idea Dan!
Bob S. (KC9WBW) says
Dan, I like the idea. I just bought the pdf version of your General License study guide and so far, I think it is just what I needed. Something concise that I can use to finally make the leap from Technician to General (and later, perhaps, Extra). I would listen to a related podcast for sure.
Dan KB6NU says
How about being one of the hams who ask a question on the podcast? Find a question that gives you particular grief and you could be on the show.
Bob S. (KC9WBW) says
Dan,
I am about 1/2 way through your book. I am keeping notes of questions…
Although I have a copy of the ARRL Antenna Book, I keep getting stuck on using an analyzer and tuner to tweak a dipole antenna and how the length and quality of the feed line comes into play (your book page 21, 22, 23,24) mainly…
In order not to damage your transmitter, it’s important that the impedance its output “sees” is 50 ohms. To accomplish this, we often use devices called antenna tuners, and when adjusted properly, they transform the impedance at the end of the feedline to 50 ohms. That makes the transmitter happy, but the SWR on the feedline is unchanged. If the SWR on an antenna feed line is 5 to 1, and a matching network at the transmitter end of the feed line is adjusted to 1 to 1 SWR, the resulting SWR on the feed line is still 5 to 1. (G9A08)
?????? I thought the tuner was matching everything!! Now what do you do as the feed line SWR is still 5-1?
James Geschwindner says
This is an awesome idea
Dan KB6NU says
Want to appear on an episode, James? I think the biggest problem I’m going to have with this podcast is getting hams who are willing to appear on the podcast and ask questions.
Amos says
I’ll be one of the first to download it! The Data’s must flow!
tedder says
I’m a tech (thanks to you) that really should get my general. I get overwhelmed with a couple of sections of theory.
I’d appear on it for a Q/A by Google Hangouts or Skype.