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> Modeling it is probably not worth it as it will be difficult to make the
> model accurate. The type of software you'd be looking for is called a
> numerical electromagnetics code or NEC (pronounced like neck). I used to
> use a shareware program called EzNEC which would operate free up to a
> certain model complexity (probably not adequate to model a cylinder) and
> was unlimited if you paid to register it. That was in 2002 - I don't know
> what the best version/variant is now.
>

A demo version of EZNEC is available at https://www.eznec.com/ . Also,
next year, the PRO version will become free (developer is retiring).

Harold

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