[Antennas] Antenna Modeling software

[antennas@mailman.qth.net]

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