[Elecraft] Memory sticks (was: K3 Curious behavior)

[Tom Childers, N5GE]

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:12:38 +0000, you wrote:

>Er, isn't that device called a PC?
>
>A Pocket PC might be able to do this - no I don't have that skillset.
>
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>On 29/11/07 17:08, "Vic K2VCO" <vic at rakefet.com> sent:
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>> Maybe someone could build a device that would accept a memory card and
>> plug into the RS232 port? It would have to know the protocol for loading
>> the MCU and DSP. It could also be used to save configurations.

I would assume that most contesters will have a lap top with them for logging,
etc.

One could save the operator prefs on memory sticks and load them via a laptop
USB port.  After all the Laptop recognizes a memory stick as another drive.
Uploading user prefs would be easy this way.

As for not having a computer connected to my main rig;  That will never be the
case in my shack.  I've got too much stuff for prop forecasting, logging, etc.
to not have a computer connected.  If I ever do any mobile HF work I plan to use
the K3 I have ordered for that, and it will be connected to a laptop.

Having said that I want you all to know that I have very fond memories of slowly
tuning the bands looking for other hams calling CQ back in the days before
clusters, and computer logging, but, that was then and this is now ;o) 

Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537

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