[BC] Antenna modeling software

[Phil Alexander]

On 2 Feb 2007 at 13:59, Kent Winrich wrote:

> I have been using EZNEC on the demo mode, but am getting to the point to
> where I will need to purchase a program as I get into more detailed
> modeling.
> 
> Anyone have a suggestion, or shall I stick with EZNEC?

All depends on what you are prepared to pay for it.

The range is from free to about $2,000 for NEC4 with a
capable pre-processor. The license for naked NEC4 (which
will not be particularly useful without the pre-processor
is $1,200 to the UCal Regents. There are three or four 
pre-processors available. Although I have NEC4 I'm still
debating which pre-processor looks best.

Most other approaches are based on the Public Domain NEC2
which does not handle ground systems well. The better
offerings in this range seem to run < $350.


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