[Elecraft] 80 Meter loop question

[Clay Autery]

Thanks Jim...  I've got 4NEC2, but haven't had the time to jump on that
particular learning curve.

I plan to invest in the pay version, may be EZNEC 5.0, I don't
remember.  But I'm drinking from several fire hoses at the moment. 
Soon, I hope...

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Clay Autery, KG5LKV
MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 4/2/2016 12:44 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Sat,4/2/2016 6:45 AM, Clay Autery wrote:
>> Does anyone have any information or a link to information data on an
>> 80 meter loop's complex impedance and VSWR values across the HF bands?
>
> It's pretty easy to model with NEC, which yields this data in the form
> a plot of VSWR vs frequency with data points as closely spaced as you
> choose. Move the cursor to each data point and you'll see complex Z.
>
> I've learned a lot from using NEC, not only to design antennas but
> also to learn from the results of the model, changing variables, etc.
>
> 4NEC2 is free and quite powerful. I use EZNEC 5.0 because I find the
> UI easier to relate to, but it costs money. :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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