Stephen Kercel's suggestion to use a Genetic Algoirthm is brilliant ... this sounds like a perfect application for these astounding and amazing techniques. I have had two passions in my life (at least, PG-rated) ... ham radio and genetic algorithms ... own every book ever written on GA's as well (have even read most of them!) ... (not a lot of real world experience with GA's of course ... I am more of a theoretician!).
The beauty of the GA's, loosely modeled on the way real DNA and natural selection work, is that they often finds good empirical solutions to difficult problems like tuner settings optimization, without the need for the articulation of the exact methodology used. In other words, all of the factors that Wayne wrestled with become moot ... the GA will find good solutions to the problem without all the intellectual knowledge of antennas and radio physics. I would encourage any of you who want to have some real fun to search google and read about GA's. Joseph Sanger, M.D. WB2SSB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ==============================================================================
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