The difference between theory and practice in theory is less than the
difference between theory and practice in practice.
The key is to do both (model and build) and determine for yourself each
model's limitations.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
-----Original Message-----
From: RLVZ@aol.com <RLVZ@aol.com>
To: Towertalk@contesting.com <Towertalk@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 12:58 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] How accurate is EZNEC?
>
>Towertalkians,
>I believe in using EZNEC (and similar programs) to model antennas in order
to
>get a guestimate as to how the antenna will work. But I question the
>accuracy of such programs. Such as: can EZNEC or similar modeling programs
>accurately determine which quad array: 1/4 waves, 1/2 waves, or 5/8
waves...
>will outperform the other in real life? Again, I am not against using
EZNEC
>for a general idea of how an antenna array might work. But I have a
serious
>problem believing EZNEC has all the answers and much prefer to hear or read
>about actual side-by-side antenna comparisons. I believe it's the
difference
>between "projected performance" and "actual real life performance". Thanks
>Steve for 3 great "Antenna Comparison Reports".
>Best regards and great DX'ing/Contesting. Richard- K9OM
>
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