Mmana-gal Antenna Files -
For amateur radio enthusiasts and antenna designers, is more than just software; it is a rite of passage. Originally developed by Makoto Mori (JE3HHT) and later refined by Alex Schewelew (DL2KQ) and Igor Gontcharenko (DL1PBD), this MININEC-based tool has become the gold standard for free antenna modeling.
If you find an antenna definition online as text, you can often go to Edit > Antenna definition edit in MMANA-GAL and paste the code directly to load the model without needing to download a physical file. Introduction to Antenna Modelling - MMANA-GAL mmana-gal antenna files
C Dipole for XX MHz frequency (MHz)=XX.X 'wire' 1: -X.00, 0, 0, X.00, 0, 0, 0.002, -1 'feed' 1: 1, 1, 1, 50 For amateur radio enthusiasts and antenna designers, is
Start with the built-in examples, explore community repositories, and soon you will be creating custom files that accurately predict real-world performance. The next time you need to simulate a delta loop for 40 meters or a 5-element Yagi for 2 meters, remember: it all begins with a well-structured .maa file. Introduction to Antenna Modelling - MMANA-GAL C Dipole