[Elecraft] USB to serial angst

[K6LE]

I guess you don't consider Ten-Tec as a "mainstream manufacturer".

The Omni VII has had a direct Ethernet connection for a couple of years.

The concept is great and I enjoyed using it but the point that several have made that no current logging programs use ethernet as an interface makes it less than usable except for N4PY software and the proprietary Ten-Tec "One Plug" software.

I personally don't see the "angst".  I connect my Mac via either of two Serial/USB adaptors to my logging and / or control software and haven't had a major problem.

Rick
K6LE

On 3/14/2010, at 5:28 , Roger de Valle wrote:

> Totally agree, a direct Ethernet connection would open a world of 
> possibilities, remote operation without a remote PC and also remove the 
> driver dependencies that plague the USB to serial arena. I suspect it 
> will not be long before we see it on the mainstream manufacturers 
> equipment.
> 
> Regards.
> 
> Roger VK3ADE.
> 
> S Sacco wrote:
>> Great debate, but perhaps misplaced?
>> 
>> Would not a better answer be an Ethernet connection on the K3?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Steve
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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