[Elecraft] Give us a network interface

[Nate Bargmann]

* On 2010 29 Aug 16:22 -0500, Kevin wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:38:32 -0500
> "Matthew D. Fuller" <n3tzj at n3tzj.org> wrote:
>  
> > And what about those of us who run neither?  Problem**2.
> 
> LibHamlib won't be going anywhere soon

I trust that you mean Hamlib won't be *going away* anytime soon.  :-)

We're planning to release version 1.2.12 soon.  BTW, Hamlib isn't
limited to Linux as we also release Win32 binaries and it is
incorporated into some Windows software, notably Fldigi.

> and I doubt anybody with
> anything to say about the Linux kernel will advocate dumping RS-232
> support, lest they be smitten with a dead fish.

Ethernet is becoming almost as ubiquitous as RS-232, probably more so
with new products.  What would be needed is a TCP/IP stack in the
Ethernet IO board in the radio and even that seems to be everywhere
these days.

If I had to choose between USB and Ethernet, I think Ethernet would be
the better long term choice.

 
> Agreed. The only Ham Radio app I know of that uses TCP/IP for anything
> is HRD and that is used for HRD/DM780/Sat Tracker inter-operation over
> the local host interface, NOT rig control.
> 
> RS-232 is perfect for how 99% of Hams use their radios.

True, but why limit ourselves...

73, de Nate >>

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