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We are pleased to announce the NEW and LATEST release of ACE-HF, version 2.05.

ACE-HF PRO Version 2.05 is the most advanced and the most accurate high frequency ionospheric radio signal propagation modeling and forecasting software for amateur radio (HAM Radio) and shortwave radio listening (SWLing) operators, in the World.

ACE-HF - sample animated propagation movie ACE stands for Animated Communications Effectiveness, a coverage display technique originally developed for U.S. Navy submarine communications. ACE-HF PRO, Version 2.05, is the System Simulation and Visualization software written for HAM Radio Operations and Short Wave Listener Operation. See the reviews, below, for the full details on the features for Ham Radio and SWLing.

The ACE method shows a sequential series of coverage maps. When the maps are animated, a movie is shown that displays reception of the signal in question. This helps you see in a glance what operating conditions are like during the period you are modeling. In addition, all graphs and circuit analysis results can be animated, to give you a complete picture of what's expected in the model you are displaying.

ACE-HF's advantage is that the effects of the day's passage may be easily understood, and can easily be changed during your engineering sessions. ACE shows when the HF bands will be open in different world areas. ACE-HF is for Ham and SWL operators. It offers easy-to-use features that give you an edge during your planned operations.

I have compiled several reviews and tutorials on ACE-HF, and on topics that are essential to communications circuit analysis using tools like ACE-HF. The following menu offers the online versions of these resources. These are edited versions of materials that I have published in CQ Magazine and in Popular Communications.

NEW: REVIEWS AND TUTORIALS

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ACE-HF - sample charts Some of the main features that are a real asset to any Ham radio station as well as to any Shortwave Listening post include:
  • Designed for Hams and Short Wave Listeners.
  • SWL International Broadcasting Simulations, and CIRAF Target Zones may be shown on area coverage maps.
  • 660 new HFCC International Broadcast Antennas included!
  • Animated circuit quality graphs of SNR, S-units, Reliability, Required Power Gain & Elevation Angle.
  • Animated antenna analysis charts, including 3-D views.
  • Best frequency, SNR & REL Summary & MUF charts.
  • Modify any circuit parameter in seconds.
  • Make simultaneous predictions for all bands.
  • Area coverage maps animated as a function of time-of-day, frequency or sunspot number.
  • Specify many new antennas for transmit and receive sites.
  • Includes database of more than 35,000 receive locations, + DXCC list & HFCC transmitters, with filtering & speed select.
  • Comprehensive Help Tutorials included.
  • Uses latest VOACAP as computational engine.

  • Two Programs in One: New propagation software for Short Wave Listeners, as well as for HAM radio operators, with improved features for Ham Operators.
  • New International Broadcasting Features:
    • More than 660 HFCC antenna models included.
    • New database of 642 international transmitter sites.
    • CIRAF target zones shown on area coverage maps.
  • Improved Circuit Group Calculations: Up to 18 SWL and Ham contest circuits may be specified.
  • Advanced Antenna Analysis Capabilities Included:
    • Animated analysis chart for current-circuit antennas.
    • Automatic comparison with predicted elevation angle range.
    • Animated charts for NEC-produced antenna patterns.
    • Fascinating animated 3-D views of antenna patterns.
  • Animated Area Ham/SWL Reception displays: may be made from any receive location.
  • Many other improvements have been added.
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Note: By ordering ACE HF PRO Version 2.05 through HFRadio.org, you will support the continuation of the Space Weather and Propagation Center and the eAlert service that I provide. We need your help to keep this website and the resources up and running for everyone's benefit.

The NEW ACE-HF PRO, version 2.05 is priced right! This top-of-the-line Ham Radio and Shortwave Listening operations tool is only $99. Yes, ACE-HF is now available for only (USD) $99.00 - and there are also upgrade options, as well as additional location license options.

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