Pathloss microwave radio link design and planning software. Quickly create rf propagation maps for anywhere in the world. As manufacturer, supplier, and integrator of wireless data communications equipment, bentek systems has an unparalleled expertise in the area of wireless data communications. Ntia does not make any warranty of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including, without limitation, the implied. Heres a great resource for amateur radio operators. Radio frequency engineering, propagation analysis pc software.
Radio signals are affected by terrain elevation between the sites, and obstructions, including trees, buildings, etc. Rf propagation is the transmission of radio signals from a transmitter to a receiver. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. Review of propagation prediction programs voacapbased. Edx wireless smart planning for smart wireless networks. Rf design tools and optimization software help engineers design and analyze. Dx toolbox shortwave ham radio hf radio propagation. The rf propagation software provides efficient and accurate predictions of em propagation and communication channel characteristics in complex urban, indoor, rural and mixed. Radio propagation prediction, radio coverage analysis and. Vhfuhf propagation prediction and radio coverage analysis tool. Probe 4 propagation software for communications, dtv, fm, lptv probe gives you the ability to be an expert at predicting radio propagation in the 20 to 20,000 mhz frequency range. Radio mobile rf propagation simulation software the. It supports the latest technology advances such as massive mimo, 3d beamforming, and mmwave propagation for the design and rollout of 5g networks. This workinprogress guide should get you well started with the software.
Pathsim pathsim is a windows program that can be used to simulate radio propagation paths using a soundcard andor wave files as the source and destination. Radio propagation models 1 path loss free space loss ground reflections surface waves diffraction channelization 2 shadowing 3 multipath reception and scattering. A radio propagation model, also known as the radio wave propagation model or the radio frequency propagation model, is an empirical mathematical formulation for the characterization of radio wave propagation as a function of frequency, distance and other conditions. Winprop radio planning tool with highly accurate wave propagation models for rf coverage prediction in rural, urban, indoor, tunnel, stadium. Atoll includes advanced singleran multirat network design capabilities for both 3gpp and 3gpp2 radio access technologies including 5g nr, lte, nblot, umts, gsm, and cdma. It also features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current hf shortwave propagation conditions between any two. Institute for telecommunication sciences resources radio propagation software high frequency high frequency propagation models. Propagation of rf signals american radio relay league. Dx toolbox shortwave ham radio hf radio propagation dx toolbox searches the web for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation.
Qradiopredict is an experimental software for vhfuhf propagation prediction and radio coverage analysis. Unfortunately, it only runs on pcs, but since the fortran source code is also free, perhaps i can figure out a way to adapt it to the mac. Splat is a gnu gpllicensed terrestrial radio propagation model application initially written. With the increasing number of cell towers providing coverage in even remote. Beamfinder beamfinder is a software tool designed to conduct analyses for radio amateurs interested in radio propagation studies. These tools are part of the new nautel rf toolkit, available free online at the website the radio coverage tool is based on the longley rice. Oet 69 module sample dtv study longleyrice propagation model. Radio mobile is propagation simulation software free to the amateurradio. Can be used as a repeater site planing tool and radio coverage analysis.
Edx offers advanced tools for broadband wireless network design, providing accurate signal models, complete with throughput rates and quality of service for your coverage areas. For free rf propagation analysis offered on a limited basis for us customers. Propagation studies detailed service calculations of radio transmitters in a given area. We expect to use alternative ways of reaching out to our software clients. Builtin online access to millions of radio transmitters in many databases. Radio mobile freeware by ve2dbe this software by roger coude ve2dbe predicts the performance of vhf and uhf radio systems. Free online vhfuhf propagation tool for technical and non. Radio propagation radio propagation is the study of how radio waves travel from a transmitter site to a receiver site through the atmosphere. The characteristics of a propagating rf signal largely depends on the radio frequency, geographic terrain, foliage, buildings, and varying weather conditions.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Comstudy is software designed for microsoft windows which fully integrates coverage, interference and allocation studies for am, fm, tv, pointtopoint, pointtomultipoint and all forms of land mobile services. Radio mobile is propagation simulation software free to the amateurradio community. Rf design tools and optimization software help engineers design and analyze radio networks in order to ensure that they meet stringent quality and reliability requirements per itu and other industry standards. Its performs basic research in radio science that provides the technical foundation for ntias policy development and spectrum management activities. Wireless em propagation software wireless insite remcom. Proagation prediction program dos downloadable dos program for propagation prediction for the serious contester. The institute for telecommunication sciences its is the research and engineering laboratory of the national telecommunications and information administration ntia, an agency of the u. Our maps are based on actual rf propagation, topography, and land cover data. Winprop software for wave propagation and radio planning. A radio may be easily copied anywhere in the software user created defaults templates user defined studies combine various settings to create specific analysis processes, reuse and share them. Bentek systems provides rf path study and onsite path testing to establish reliable wireless communications for your scada or telemetry application. You are free to change your mind later and can optin at any time.
The rf tools are typically used in the oil and gas industry to set up radio and cellular antennas for monitoring applications. The list below provides links to propagation prediction programs and forecasts. Radio mobile radiomobile is an excellent and very detailed radio path mapping software, vhf uhf propagation predictor. These tools are part of the new nautel rf toolkit, available free online at the website the radio coverage tool is based on the longleyrice. Describe your experience with the hf propagation prediction software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Beamfinder is a software tool designed to conduct analyses for radio amateurs interested in radio propagation studies. The downloads made available through links on this page contain software developed by ntia. These free rf path tools allow technicians and engineers to plan their rf networks to obtain the optimal signal strength. Vsoft plus pack optional module subscription methodology. The spring 2002 issue of cq vhf magazine carried an article entitled, a computerized analysis of vhfandabove, free space radio wave propagation authored by splat. Accredited by the better business bureau with branches in florida, iowa and kansas.
Our simple to use system will allow you to create tower coverage maps for any geographical area in the entire world. Currently it works on linux and windows 32 bit vista tested. Softwright, a gsa contract holder, is the developer of the terrain analysis package tap pcbased terrestrial rf propagation software. Voacap is a free professional hf prediction program from ntiaits. In the program all functions of radio mobile are described. Calculations radio mobile rf propagation simulation software. This study guide contains over 380 test questions, with answers, from a test pool as released by. You can do this by providing your name or callsign and email address. This free online tool takes antenna height and the topographical formations of the earth to calculate the lineofsight of a radio path. Probe gives you the ability to be an expert at predicting radio propagation in the 20 to 20,000 mhz.
This years nab show in las vegas has been canceled. Public safety rigorous rf planning for missioncritical networks. For free rf propagation analysis offered on a limited basis for us customers only please click here. This windows free software is a tool used to predict the performance of a radio system. The software is also available from the ntia website, although ntia only features older versions.
Any white bubble indicates no suitable frequency or high absorption. Propagation prediction programs and forecasts radio. Voacap voice of america coverage analysis program is free professional highfrequency hf propagation prediction software from ntiaits, originally developed for voice of america voa. This study guide for ham amateur radio operators is for the general class. Radio frequency propagation free communication software amateur radio software for linux amateur radio software for windows amateur. Please note the rsgb is not responsible for the content of external websites. A single model is usually developed to predict the behavior of propagation for all similar links under similar constraints. Telescopeman shows the software that he uses for amateur radio. Antenna pattern editor visualize and edit antenna patterns.
There are many models that predict rf propagation but the most known is the. Free specialized software in the detection and registration of echoes radio products by meteors shower, falling star, at the time of their gone in atmospheric. Voacap voice of america coverage analysis program is free professional highfrequency hf propagation prediction software from ntia its, originally. Ham amateur radio general class study guide for mobile. Usable hf frequencies page refreshed every 20 minutes use the indicated color red, yellow, green, blue, white, etc. Tower coverage quickly create rf propagation maps for. Radio propagation is the study of how radio waves travel from a. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. Radio mobile rf propagation simulation software radio. They are destined to all possessors of a radio and a computer, interested parties by this simple technique of. I know of two free windows tools useful in analyzing radio coverage. Flightgear, the free flight simulator, in order to use its powerful radio simulation.
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