Create a radio spot on your mobile phone or other devices. The institute for telecommunication sciences its is the research and engineering laboratory of the national telecommunications and information administration ntia, an agency of the u. Radio mobile was able to create plots that were as accurate as the plots from expensive commercial packages used by my hardware vendors. Rf network engineering software for cellular, broadband systems, and land mobile radio. Tap is comprised of individually licensed software modules, which may be purchased in almost any combination depending on user requirements for area coverage studies, path profiles, interference studies, presentation of results, and budget. The list below provides links to propagation prediction programs and forecasts. The first group is the core that holds all filese that are language. The outputs resulting from the program are under the entire responsibility of the user. Rf coverage propagation prediction tcs consultants, inc. Maps can be created for nearly every frequency range. Some software is available from amsat, other software is available from the vendor site. Calculations radio mobile rf propagation simulation software. Im not even going to try to cover the capabilities of this program, since there are a lot of them, its not necessarily the easiest program to use, and im not an expert in radio engineering. Rf network engineering software for cellular, broadband.
Tetra p25 dmr dpmr nxdn gsmr mcwill land mobile radio networks. Received power uplinkdownlink strongest server best server ci ratio area with signal above both the base and mobile thresholds number of servers above uplink. The mathematical model of the program predicts the performance of the microwave links depending on various input parameters. It uses digital terrain information and a mathematical model to.
Radio mobile online is a radio wave propagation prediction tool dedicated to amateur radio. Based on this model the us institute for telecommunications science its created a propagation prediction model know as the irregular terrain model or itm. Review of propagation prediction programs voacapbased. Pdf the quality of the propagation prediction with radio. Uses the irregular terrain model, also known as longleyrice and the newer itwom v3. Propagation prediction programs and forecasts radio society. Nautel licensed the tool and built a web interface for the broadcast frequencies, to help answer some common questions global broadcasters face. We limited our testing to 700800mhz p25 and analog land mobile radio lmr systems. High frequency hf propagation models 230 mhz irregular terrain model itm longleyrice 20 mhz 20 ghz. If the radio is moving mobile or handheld radio, the.
The quality of the propagation prediction with radio mobile for tetra communication systems. Feb 25, 2015 qradiopredict is an experimental software for vhfuhf propagation prediction and radio coverage analysis. Near vertical incidence skywave nvis propagation, near vertical incidence skywave propagation is a form of radio wave propagation used on the mf and hf bands to provide radio communications and broadcasting coverage over short distances. The quality of the propagation prediction with radio mobile. Aug 24, 2014 coverage prediction software is nifty and handy, the internet and powerful computers have made the availability of predicting coverage footprints for transmitters and the visible horizon from any location on the globe really easy. This model is accurate over a wide range of frequencys and over various distances. Acehf propagation prediction software ace hf pro, ace hf mobile are radio frequency rf propagation analysis tools designed for military applications. Radio mobile is a free and powerful tool for plotting rf patterns and predicting the. Radio mobile rf propagation simulation software download. Then i installed the radioplanner and got the first prediction within 30 min on the screen. Please note the rsgb is not responsible for the content of external websites.
The outputs resulting from the program are under the entire responsibility of the user, and the user. It uses digital terrain information and a mathematical model to simulate radio transmissions between two fixed sites radio link or between a fixed site and a mobile radio coverage. For more sophisticated radio coverage analysis, theres radio mobile images taken from the radio mobile website. Tcs uses stateoftheart radio frequency propagation modelling prediction software in conjunction with arc second terrain data for the most accurate analysis available.
These new tools will provide a live visual performance evaluation of your current radio system. This version allows the user to analyze the entire hf spectrum using a single fixed transmitter location and multiply receive locations. Dec 01, 20 a nifty freeware bit of windows software for hams and other radio people is called radio mobile. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i. A single model is usually developed to predict the behavior of propagation for all similar links under similar constraints. Radio mobile rf propagation simulation software calculations. There are many models that predict rf propagation but the most known is the hataokumura. We simplified the radio mobile options to make it easier for broadcasters to get accurate results.
Built in to the programme there is always a considerable amount of data that has been gained over many years of research. Currently it works on linux and has been ported to windows 32 bit vista and has the following features. Once you become familiar with the software it becomes very easy to use and is a very powerful tool. The program simulates rf propagation and is for free to the amateur radio community. Atoll overview forsk radio planning and optimisation software. Predicting propagation in ham radio with voacap online dummies. Radio propagation prediction software electronics notes. To obtain motorola software see the sticky in the motorola forum. To help you be in the right place at the right time, propagation prediction programs are available. Coverage prediction software is nifty and handy, the internet and powerful computers have made the availability of predicting coverage footprints for transmitters and the visible horizon from any location on the globe really easy. Radio mobile is dedicated to amateur radio and humanitarian use. Radiolink propagation prediction calculate path losses of a pointtopoint radio link. It is based on the its longleyrice propagation model.
They are typically based on the 2g technologies for mobile radio that cannot meet the data. This tutorial will walk you through obtaining and installing the software. Oct 25, 2019 radio mobile online is a radio wave propagation prediction tool dedicated to amateur radio. Radio mobile online online rf propagation simulation software. Currently it works on linux and windows 32 bit vista tested. An introduction to the new propagation studies committee propagation predictions tool.
A radio propagation model, also known as the radio wave propagation model or the radio frequency propagation model, is an empirical mathematical formulation for the characterization of radio wave propagation as a function of frequency, distance and other conditions. Predicting propagation in ham radio with voacap online. I used radio mobile to plot coverage and design radio links for customers when i owned a wireless isp. Our maps are based on actual rf propagation, topography, and land cover data. Rf coverage is proud to introduce our geographical signal coverage mapping and prediction tools. Prediction software free download prediction top 4. Radio mobile is a free radio propagation simulation program which operates over the frequency range of 20mhz to 20ghz. Radcom readers may be aware of rsgbs new hf propagation prediction project, software and website the projects aim is to produce a propagation prediction tool that uses the new ituproduced program iturhfprop, which has been shown to be more accurate than older prediction methods.
Radio mobile is propagation simulation software free to the amateurradio community. Those databases are located on the server and represent a total of 198 gigabytes. A nifty freeware bit of windows software for hams and other radio people is called radio mobile. Mar 17, 2020 ham cap is a free hf propagation prediction tool for amateur radio. Qrap is an open source radio planning plugin for qgis that can be used by radio amateurs, wifi mesh designers, cellular operators, consultants, radio regulators students and lecturers of mobile communication courses and researchers in propagation prediction and cellular design. The accuracy of a model predicting rf propagation can be expressed in the following kpi key performance indicator average error of predicted to the. Our simple to use system will allow you to create tower coverage maps for any geographical area in the entire world. Radio mobile online is a radio wave propagation prediction tool dedicated to.
The hart of every rf simulation tool is the prediction model. Operating on the highfrequency hf ham radio bands can be very exciting as conditions change around the world. Propagation prediction software asaps advanced stand alone prediction system the ips advanced stand alone prediction system asaps allows the prediction of sky wave communication conditions in the hf high frequency and low vhf very high frequency radio spectrum or short wave band 1 to 45 mhz. This paper is simply another alternative description to assist with understanding and using the radio mobile program. Jan 26, 2016 radio mobile online is a radio wave propagation prediction tool dedicated to amateur radio. The digital terrain information comprises two databases. Propagation prediction programs and forecasts radio. Radio mobile is a computer simulation program used for predicting radio. Radio mobile online online rf propagation simulation.
Radio mobile makes it possible to simulate one or more radio links and perform what if. Radio propagation prediction, radio coverage analysis and. In either case we have done our best to make sure the following links point to the most recent version. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Prediction and measurementbased planning and optimisation. The outputs resulting from the program are under the entire responsibility of the user, and the user should conform to restrictions from external data sources. Radio propagation prediction software uses many factors to determine the statistical probability of a particular path being open. Calculations the hart of every rf simulation tool is the prediction model. The program enables elevation maps to be drawn of specified areas using downloaded srtm data from the space shuttle radar.
The program has the ability to combine this coverage prediction map together with a road or other geographic map. Prediction software free download prediction top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. Jan 20, 2020 on very well known model is the longleyrice model. Although commercial use is not prohibited, the author cannot be held responsible for its usage. Atoll overview radio planning and optimisation software. The online prediction service voacap online is easy. Radioplanner mobile and broadcast networks planning. Tap rf radio microwave design, analysis, and planning. Software is an integral part of the amateur satellite experience, and provides services from predicting satellite pass, steering antennas and tuning radios.
Atolls modular and advanced 5g nr radio technology modelling capabilities, along with the support for mmwave propagation, massive mimo, and 3d beamforming, provide operators with a flexible and evolutionary framework for the design and deployment of 5g networks. As indicated on the radio mobile online website, it uses digital terrain information and a mathematical model to simulate radio transmissions between two fixed sites or between a. While it cannot prove that a link is 100% possible, radio mobile can prove that a link is not possible or would be very difficult. A radio may be easily copied anywhere in the software user created defaults templates user defined studies combine various settings to create specific analysis processes, reuse and share them.
Free hf propagation prediction tool for amateur radio. Near vertical incidence skywave nvis propagation, near vertical incidence skywave propagation is a form of radio wave propagation used on the mf and hf bands to provide radio communications and broadcasting coverage over short distances, especially where the terrain contains obstacles. Qradiopredict is an experimental software for vhfuhf propagation prediction and radio coverage analysis. Radio mobile software by roger ve2dbe welcome to the. Then, you might want to add a mobile station on the map, and up to four ground. Kingston amateur radio club propagation prediction. Radio propagation prediction software an overview, article, tutorial about the basics of radio propagation prediction software for use on the hf bands for predicting broadcast coverage, as well as the possibility of establishing two way radio communications, maritime mobile radio communications, and for many more applications. Institute for telecommunication sciences resources radio propagation software radio propagation software. While listening or planning to work a dx station, the radio amateur would like to know what are the current propagation conditions, know if the propagation is open toward a specific location at a specific time, or at. Area studies for terrestrial radio and television broadcast transmitters. There are many models that predict rf propagation but the most known is the hataokumura model.
Many are free, such as the hamcap software from alex shovkoplyas ve3nea. Uses openstreetmap tiles or public sattelite imagery as background. A free online amateur version of the program has now been launched which can be accessed by any web browser, you can generate your own account and password for access and this removes the requirement to run radio mobile on your own computer. Its performs basic research in radio science that provides the technical foundation for ntias policy development and spectrum management activities. Create terrain profiles using digital elevation models. Simulate the transmission of waves between two radio links, or a fixed site, and a mobile radio spot. Here is a short demonstration showing some of the features of radio mobile a vhfuhf path prediction program written by roger ve2dbe.
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