Creating your first antenna file is a straightforward process. Let’s walk through building a standard half-wave dipole for the 20-meter band (14.15 MHz). Step 1: Define the Frequency and Ground
It's important to know that the current demo version of GAL-ANA is restricted. It can open and calculate .gaa files but cannot edit them. Also, while it can read MMANA-GAL’s .maa and 4nec2’s .nec files, it cannot always run the models perfectly, and it will ultimately save them in its new .gaa format. So, for now, MMANA-GAL remains the go-to tool for creating and editing antenna designs.
Instead of relying on heavy graphical formats, MMANA-GAL uses simple text coordinates and variables. When you open an .maa file, the software reads this text and reconstructs a 3D wireframe model of the antenna, calculates its currents, and simulates its radiation pattern, SWR (Standing Wave Ratio), and gain.
Using MMANA-GAL antenna files is relatively straightforward:
The software is organized into four primary tabs that guide the design process:
MMANA-GAL breaks wires down into small segments to calculate currents. If segments are too large, the calculation is inaccurate. If they are too small, the software can glitch. Use the automatic segmentation functions built into the software for the best results.
Learn how to during file simulation.
Creating your first antenna file is a straightforward process. Let’s walk through building a standard half-wave dipole for the 20-meter band (14.15 MHz). Step 1: Define the Frequency and Ground
It's important to know that the current demo version of GAL-ANA is restricted. It can open and calculate .gaa files but cannot edit them. Also, while it can read MMANA-GAL’s .maa and 4nec2’s .nec files, it cannot always run the models perfectly, and it will ultimately save them in its new .gaa format. So, for now, MMANA-GAL remains the go-to tool for creating and editing antenna designs. mmana-gal antenna files
Instead of relying on heavy graphical formats, MMANA-GAL uses simple text coordinates and variables. When you open an .maa file, the software reads this text and reconstructs a 3D wireframe model of the antenna, calculates its currents, and simulates its radiation pattern, SWR (Standing Wave Ratio), and gain. Creating your first antenna file is a straightforward
Using MMANA-GAL antenna files is relatively straightforward: It can open and calculate
The software is organized into four primary tabs that guide the design process:
MMANA-GAL breaks wires down into small segments to calculate currents. If segments are too large, the calculation is inaccurate. If they are too small, the software can glitch. Use the automatic segmentation functions built into the software for the best results.
Learn how to during file simulation.