[Elecraft] Give us a network interface

[Pete Smith]

I have discussed this with N1MM often - we don't understand why ham 
radio hasn't made the transition to Ethernet long since.  Shouldn't 
Elecraft lead the way?

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 8/29/2010 8:36 AM, Brian Alsop wrote:
> Ken Nicely wrote:
>
>    
>> Please give us a network port on the K3 and P3.  This would allow each
>> program to independently communicate with both the K3 and P3, greatly
>> simplifying the communication between the software and the rig.  Sure, many
>> of these software programs do not support network connections yet, but we
>> need the hardware to support it first.  Once the hardware supports it, the
>> software designers will be quick to add it.
>>
>>      
> I really doubt that last sentence.  Do you have proof this will be the
> case--something like surveying the authors of most of the
> logging/contesting programs out there and getting their opinion.
>
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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