For those who "roll your own" antennas (or would like to), Brian
Beezely, K6STI, is coming out with a new antenna program. It is essentially
his MN (Mininec) but with his optimization routine from YO. It will let
you optimize an interlaced yagi, a quad, 160 mtr 4-Square array, or any
general antenna. The program is currently in beta test and will be available
shortly. The program requires a coprocessor and really needs to be run on
a fast 386 or 486 unless you're not going to do any antenna work until next
spring anyway. Brian indicated that he's going to price it about the same
as the current MNC and will be lowering the price on MNC. Neat program,
lots of fun.
I talked to K6NA last nite and he is DEFINATELY NOT the QSL route
for 9ER1TB.
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