[TowerTalk] antenna modeling with NEC-WIN BASIC

[Al Samson]

This is the same software that I got in Joe Carrs third edition antenna
handbook. Its the
first one that I could understand and I highly recommend every one check it out.

Mark Lowell, N1LO wrote:

> Greetings,
>
>  I recently purchased the NEC-WIN Basic modeling software package from
> Nittany Scientific.
>
> http://www.nittany-scientific.com/
>
>  I chose this because it used NEC-2 codes that are supposed to be more
> accurate for antenna elements (wires) close to ground (less than 0.1-0.2
> wavelengths). It was also relatively inexpensive, compared to the full-blown
> version.
>  It also has a very nice user interface in Windows. I have done some simple
> models of HF dipoles and loops, and am working on my first quad and quagi
> models for 146 mhz. I was up *very* late last night tweaking my model and
> checking the patterns. Optimization is all manual, but there are tools in
> the geometry entry spreadsheet that automate some changes (moving, scaling,
> and rotating wire elements). Neat stuff! You can spend days with this. Well,
> to sum up, my first impressions are very good. If you're interested in
> modeling, this seems to be a great start.
>
> Do any of you have experience with this package and know of any problems or
> pitfalls specific to this software? I would be interested in hearing what
> others have to say about it.
>
>  Also, since the subject of modeling and antenna performance specifications
> seems to be heating up as this market develops, it seems that a forum for
> sharing modeling files for the various programs would be useful.
>
> --...Mark - N1LO...--
>
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