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Free/Open Source Antenna simulation tools?

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reagle:
So it appears pros use tools such as HFSS and CST  that cost $$$. What do hobbyists use if they have a desire/need to simulate a PCB antenna for say sub 1GHz frequencies?

tipofthesowrd:
openems.de is quite good. But heavily based on script language.
I've not come across an open source 3D em simulator which also has a very detailed and functioning 3D CAD.
Can't have your cake and eat it

MSO:
Have you tried the EZNEC free demo?  It has some limitations but might be able to do what you're looking for.
http://eznec.com/demoinfo.htm

The ARRL Antenna Book also includes a copy of EZNEC with fewer limitations than the demo copy.
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-antenna-book

 

Ivan7enych:
Try MMANA, it's free and does a good job, but UI is not so easy.
http://gal-ana.de/basicmm/en/

reagle:
Awesome, thanks! I now have a few choices to play with- sure beats copper tape and eXacto knife I've been using as my toolset ;)

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