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2. The Data Inputs Screen provides
controls for the major point-to-point circuit values. You can
select a new receive location using the ACE-HF database from
this panel, specify transmit station power, and select from several
azimuths for each terminal.
The antenna selections are a powerful
new feature of ACE-HF PRO Version 2. You may now select from
an unlimited number of antennas for both ends of each circuit,
for circuit groups and for area coverage predictions. You may
add your own antenna models or select from numerous antenna models,
including sample antenna arrays. Azimuths may be pointed along
the great-circle path, or may be individually set at each end
of the circuit.
Other circuit parameters including Smoothed Sunspot Number, Month,
Service Type, Man-made Noise Level and Required Circuit Reliability
may be specified here, and you can specify whether the propagation
prediction is made for the Short or Long path. The program automatically
computes path distance and azimuths for each selected circuit,
and computes the equivalent solar flux level for the specified
sunspot number. All specified parameters are shown in the Circuit
Comment line.
You may retrieve new SSN values from the Internet from within
the program, and you may compute magnetic declination and magnetic
azimuth for each end of a circuit.
Once a circuit is specified, it's characteristics may be saved
in a special file that may then be recalled at will. Favorite
circuits may thus be accumulated for future use. |
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