Re: [TenTec] NEC, ground, grounds, and radials.

[Steve Hunt <steve@karinya.net>]

Jerry,

Then we'll probably have to agree to disagree :)

On 07/01/2011 22:53, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
> I fear its not a commonly held view though I'd think in broadcast
> circles NEC would be held in contempt because it seems by my analysis to
> predict twice the field power than would be measured in the real world.
Not so!

If you calculated the power density you would expect to see at that 
range from an isotropic radiator in Free Space - one which radiates 
uniformly in all directions - then apply the predicted EZNEC dBi figure, 
it should match the power density you measured.
As I see it, it's not a problem with EZNEC, it's how you define the 
reference power density; and your definition seems to be out of step 
with all the engineering references I can find.
73,
Steve G3TXQ