Refer-to-Antenna parameters

[wa3off]

Regarding AIM version 562, it seems that when using choice B for Refer to Antenna, the Loss value of the cable is not retained properly. Every time I bring up that dialog box, the Loss value changes, like it is being modified for internal use and not modified back for redisplay. If I put in a value of 1 and click OK, upon bringing the dialog back up it shows 0.183. The value seems to be multiplied by 1/sqrt(30) every time. I assume this bug was introduced when the app was changed to take the loss value at 30MHz instead of the loss value at 1MHz.

Also, when I restart the app. it always comes up with a value of 0.35 in the Loss field.

Dave, WA3OFF

[Bob]

Thanks for the feedback, Dave.

You are correct that the loss is being divided by sqrt(30) to convert it to the equivalent value at 1MHz. Since this is not as friendly as it could be, I've changed it so the value you entered will be displayed in the dialog box. Also the loss value will be saved in the .ini file so it can be restored when you start the app again.

I'll have a new program release in a few days.


-- Bob