[Elecraft] Built-in features and side-effects

[Bill W4ZV]

Craig D. Smith wrote:
> 
> 
> <> 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.
> 
> 

I feel the same way Craig, but it's not as complex as you think.  Order an
LP-PAN ($175 kit or $225 assembled), order one of the *two* recommended
sound cards (available for ~$100 shipped) and follow Larry's instructions. 
Both Ham Radio Deluxe (used by PowerSDR-IF for rig control) and PowerSDR-IF
are free.  I'm using an old 1.1GHz P3 with 1GB RAM and my system works well
with PowerSDR at 96 kHz (fine since I'm 99.9% CW).

If your display is large enough, you can do exactly what someone suggested
and have both HRD for rig control and the PowerSDR Panadaptor running on the
same screen.

73,  Bill

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