[TowerTalk] Folded dipole

[jimlux]

DF3KV wrote:
> Hi Dave,
> 
> You might use the forecast Software by W6EL to find out about the
> propagation angles. There is advanced function which shows the number of
> hops and the take off angle to your target area.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of WA3GIN
> Sent: Mittwoch, 26. August 2009 00:46
> To: K4SAV; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Folded dipole
> 
> 
> I wonder if EZNEC has a parameter to simulate the conditions of the 
> inonousphere?  Seems that might be a really useful element to the equation 
> for folks that prefer to model antennas before the build them and play with 
> them.
> 


VOACAP has the ability to import an antenna pattern. I believe 4nec2 
will generate the file in the right format, so you model your antenna, 
generate the pattern, then use that in your propagation modeler.