At 06:02 PM 4/29/98 -0400, Charles H. Harpole wrote:
>And, I still also question the possibility of a computer program (at
>today's level of technology-- especially in hams' hands) having enough of
>the skads of variables so that a computer can model an antenna and have
>that antenna work the same on a test range-- or even more, at a ham's
>location. Just do not believe in the computer modeling yet. de K4VUD
>
But K7LXC et al did their measurements on a range. And they converge
remarkably well with the computer models. Take the precautions outlined on
LB's web page and the current generation of modeling software can do a very
good job with most antennas. It's time, Charlie!
73, Pete Smith N4ZR
n4zr@contesting.com
"That's WEST Virginia. Thanks and 73"
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