[Elecraft] P3 VGA output

[Jim Brown]

On 12/19/2011 9:54 AM, Doug Person wrote:
> Very few monitors today support 1024x768. 1280x1024 is rapidly becoming
> obsolete.  Useful native resolutions are 1366x768 - also known as 720p,
> used widely in laptops and lower priced LCD TVs, 1440x900 and 1680x1050
> (both used in higher end laptops and lower end LCD monitors).

While it's important to support these 16:9 resolutions, it should be 
remembered that many (most?) ham shacks utilize vintage gear re-purposed 
from mainstream use.  Until the last year or two, the computers in my 
shack have been 6-8 year old laptops those that I used to use in my 
business, and I'm still using slightly newer versions of the same type 
that I bought as off-lease refurbs. Thus, while 4:3 display schemes may 
be disappearing from NEW equipment, Elecraft is right to support them 
for compatibility with older monitors.  Indeed, the only problem I have 
right now with using a 10 year old 28-in LCD display originally bought 
for my biz is that it's too big to fit in the available space above my 
operating desk.

73, Jim K9YC