[Elecraft] Built-in features and side-effects

Craig D. Smith craig at powersmith.net
Tue Jun 10 18:19:54 EDT 2008


<> OK, I'm going to play devil's advocate here. You can already do all that
<> with computer software and an SDR interface to the IF output. I never see
a
<> picture of a shack, never mind a DXpedition or contest site, where a
<> computer isn't being used. So why would anyone need a dedicated and
probably
<> complex and expensive box?

Yes, you are correct - It can all be done with an external computer.  But
with how much hassle?  I've been following the first user experiences with
the LP-Pan panadaptor that uses this approach.  I have great respect for
Larry's designs and am convinced that the performance of the panadaptor is
superb - I may even own one someday.  However the email reflector contains
mostly item after item discussing sound card compatability, cabling
connections, operating systems, third party SDR software configurations,
etc. etc. etc. 

       I LIKE playing with radios!   I DON'T like playing with computers !!!

The above sentiment is a personal one.  I'm sure there are many others that
enjoy fussing with computers.  I'm just not one of them.

              73
                        ... Craig  AC0DS




<> 
<> Okay, perhaps you can't have touch screen just yet, though the next
version
<> of Windows is rumored to have this. But in any case, could you click as
<> accurately on a signal with your finger as you could with a mouse?
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