[Lowfer] What ant modeling software is most widely used

[Andy - KU4XR]

Thank you Neil, and Mike:

I installed 4NEC2 and opened it up ( it's all greek to me ) .. Downloaded, and installed EZNEC-6.0 and opened 
it up ( it's all greek to me ) .. Now the fun part - the reading, and learning curve to use a new software..
BTW; thanks Mike for the link to W8WWV's tutorial...

73 all, and enjoy the weekend:

Andy - KU4XR
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On Sat, 10/28/17, Michael Sapp <wa3tts at verizon.net> wrote:

 Neil, Andy: I agree. Free EZ-NEC
 will handle anything you are likely to 
 consider for LF/MF antennas.  The tutorial
 that comes with EZ-NEC is OK, but 
 I found the best tutorial--at least for me---is by W8WWV.  The link is here...
 
 http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Antenna%20Modeling%20for%20Beginners%20Supplemental%20Files/EZNEC%20Modeling%20Tutorial%20by%20W8WWV.pdf
 
 I like the way it is broken
 down into sections and how it is organized makes 
 for easier reading and comprehension.  I 
 found the clarity in W8WWV's 
 writing to be really excellent...
 
 
 If you want better numbers for your local
 ground conductivity and  dielectrics to
 place in the EZ-NEC model versus the standard assumption,
 
 take a look at this site...
 
 https://www.dh1tw.de/how-to-measure-ground-conductivity/
 
 Skin depth at LF is an issue
 of course, but even getting some measurements 
 on 160 and 80 meters with short ground probes
 could offer some insight as to 
 your local
 ground conductivity...
 
 73,
 Mike wa3tts