[Antennas] Antenna Modeling software

Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:13:27 EST

Thanks Steve! Yes I love my antenna analyzer for backyard and mobile use. 
I used the trial version of NEC Win + last summer...stumbled along and made 
 a few gross mistakes til I figured things out. I have also been thinking 
about getting the book of examples you mentioned, to speed up the learning 
curve.
I enjoy playing with antennas. Unfortunately at my present qth deed 
restrictions have reduced me to stealth wires in a grove of trees behind the 
house. Dont think NEC has a "tree" factor to plug in, but as a retired 
engineer I like to see what the antennas are supposed to do and how my 
imperfect layouts affect performance. Since I have a few months before 
decent weather returns to NE Ohio, I might as well plan ahead from inside 
the warm shack. 
At the previous two qths ( tower, KT-34XA/204BA/slopers/delta loops) 
managed to take high score for Ohio and WNY in a couple of CQ and ARRL DX 
tests. But have been on the sidelines the past 5 years due to deed 
restrictions. Just now regaining the desire to compete despite present 
limitations.
I think I'll take your advice on both counts.
Bob W3HKK