Hey, Folks.
I write the monthly columns covering radio propagation and space weather, in CQ Magazine, Popular Communications, and CQ VHF Quarterly.
I use various software tools, to help both analyze propagation, and also predict the conditions of various radio paths that I wish to engage (for DXing or other hunting).
One of the tools I use is ACE-HF Pro.
ACE stands for Animated Communications Effectiveness, a coverage display technique originally developed for U.S. Navy submarine communications. ACE-HF PRO, Version 2.06, is the System Simulation and Visualization software written for HAM Radio Operations and Short Wave Listener Operation. See the reviews, below, for the full details on the features for Ham Radio and SWLing.
The ACE method shows a sequential series of coverage maps. When the maps are animated, a movie is shown that displays reception of the signal in question. This helps you see in a glance what operating conditions are like during the period you are modeling. In addition, all graphs and circuit analysis results can be animated, to give you a complete picture of what's expected in the model you are displaying.
I've written various columns covering some key propagation topics:
HOW-TO:
How do you make your HF ham station work more efficiently? The ANTENNA is the key! - introduction to Antenna ModelingHOW-TO:
Is HF Propagation Reciprocal?HOW-TO:
De-mystifying HF Radio Propagation and ModelingREVIEW:
An Amateur Radio Operator's Review of ACE-HF PRO version 2.06REVIEW:
A Shortwave Listening (SWLing) Review of ACE-HF PRO version 2.06HOW-TO:
Noise and Radio Signal Effectiveness; Modeling in ACE-HF Pro version 2.06
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