[TowerTalk] Antenna modeling - AO 6.5 or Elnec? - info needed

[wx0b@arraysolutions.com]

I used to use MiniNec from Brian and it was a pain with the key. I lost it
a couple of times, but Brian was able to recover it for me when it
happened.  But about 2 years ago I bought the 3 pack he now sells AO, YO
and NECwires, they do not have the software key.  They work very well.  And
the documentation is very good.  I have not had to call Brian for any
question, and I have modelled some pretty hairy antennas.  The use of
variables makes complex relations very easy, and AO's optimizer is super.
But I think Brian would help with specific questions if one called him or
emailed him.

I have not tried EZNEC or NEC for Windows.  But I know others who have and
like them as well.  I believe all of these programs will resolve to
approximately the same solutions and specifications, and they all have the
same limitations.

Jay, WX0B



Tyler Stewart wrote:

> Ed Sleight wrote:
> >
> > Never again will I buy anything from Brian. Besides being a PITA on
> > support, those damn keys just get lost too much. One thing Dan didn't
> > mention is that if you backup your HD, you loose the key.
> >
> > Roy on the other hand has an outstanding program with an outstanding
> > record of support, and in general is a nice guy.
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Ed
> >
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> As far as I know, Brian stopped using keys on all of his software at
> least a year ago.  I know YO at least doesnt require a key anymore.
>
> 73, ty K3MM
>
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