[Elecraft] Built-in features and side-effects

[ab2tc]

FYI, I have recently installed the LP-PAN and it's working beautifully with
my K3. My 2GHz dual core PC has no problem with the full 192kHz scan width.
Very nice. I am already completely dependent on a PC for logging, QRZ.COM,
DX cluster, so this makes no difference in that regard. I do not think
Elecraft is well advised developing boxes with the aim to eliminate a PC
which are sold by the millions and provide much more CPU power per dollar.

Knut - AB2TC



Bill W4ZV wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 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?
>> 
>> .
>> 
>> 
> 
> 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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