RadioWORKS is a tool for calculating various items related to radio waves and radio wave propagation. Get detailed information about a frequency, such as the free-space wavelength, proper antenna lengths for common wavelength ratios, band classification, propagation methods, common transmitter configurations, etc. View a 3D coverage map by providing a latitude / longitude coordinate and transmitter height. View a 2D representation of line of sight coverage between two latitude / longitude points, including compensation for TX/RX height, adjustment for Earth curvature, and first Fresnel zone calculation. Look up the elevation of a latitude / longitude coordinate. Calculate path loss using the Free-Space, ITU Terrain, Hata Urban, Hata Suburban, Hata Open Area, COST 231 Hata Extended, or Empirical COST-Walfisch-Ikegami (Also known as `COST 231 Empirical`) non Line-of-Sight (n-LoS) and Line-of-Sight (LoS) mathematical models -- OR -- run the models backwards to get the matching distance for a given path loss value. Use the Distance and Power change prediction calculator to predict how a proposed transmitter power change, whether an increase or a decrease, will affect your usable range -- OR -- how a proposed range requirement change, whether an increase or a decrease, will affect your transmitter power requirements, while factoring in the signal decay rate observed in your current system. All path loss & distance / power change prediction calculations can also be displayed graphically. Calculate the beamwidth, gain, and far-field distance of a dish antenna. Context-sensitive help is available to guide with the usage of the various features. Additionally, all mathematical formulas used by the application are on display, including explanations and usage information.
RadioWORKS is made available as FREEWARE. It contains no virii, adware, spyware, back doors, or trojans.
RadioWORKS is packaged as an MSI (Microsoft Installer) file for easy installation and removal.
Type : Freeware
OS Support : Windows All + Vista
Date / Size : Dec, 22. 2007 / 917 kBytes
Requirements : Microsoft .NET Framework v. 2.0
Update history of RadioWORKSv2.0.29.0 (July, 13. 2008)
Added ability to set Point 2 Height for Line of Sight Profile from the 3D Coverage Map / Minor usability enhancements
v2.0.28.0 (June, 19. 2008)
OpenGL compatibility fixes for 3DCoverageMap
v2.0.22.0 (May, 1. 2008)
Changed free-space path loss formula used for free-space and flat-earth path loss calculators -- The new formula considers frequency as well as the inverse square law / Minor bug fixes in ITU Terrain path loss calculator
v2.0.20.0 (April, 15. 2008)
Added 2D "Line of Sight Graph" feature / Code re-factoring and improvements
v2.0.19.0 (March, 22. 2008)
Increased max allowed distance for FreeSpace & FlatEarth path loss calculators to allow for satellite ranges / Implemented recommendation ITU-R P.529-3 for Hata models to allow for increased maximum distance / Code refactoring & improvements
v2.0.18.0 (March, 7. 2008)
Added ability to save coordinate / elevation points on "Line of Sight Graph / Elevation Data" tab :: Added graphical indication of transmitter point on Line of Sight graph :: Click on title graphic now browses to "http://deserthail.com" :: Fixed cache date bug :: Fixed modal window bugs
v2.0.14.0 (February, 13. 2008)
Minor bug fixes / Minor code improvements