My favourite free circuit simulators are LTspice IV and QUCS.
LTspice is a very full featured general Spice simulator that comes with loads of accurate models for components. Good for much circuit design.
QUCS is perhaps a bit more difficult to get to grips with but is better for RF work, having good transmission line models and being able to work with s-parameters. It can do optimisation as well. Probably better for amateur radio use.
The component models in lushprojects are rather poor.
Russell.