[Elecraft] KX3- laptops for I/Q

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

Lesson learned - "DBD" Don;t buy Dell.  while Dell computers may offer 
good value and function when they are new, my experience is that they 
will typically last for 3 years and then go "belly up".
I will not buy an off-lease Dell computer for this very reason.  OTOH, 
the IBM or Lenovo off-lease computers offer a good value - both laptops 
and desktops.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/31/2012 7:20 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
> Don,
>
> There are actually a lot of hams that use Elecraft equipment on the
> VHF and higher bands with transverters.  It is almost a  given that
> operating microwave ham radio involves hauling equipment up high on a
> big hill or mountain.  This operation is typically also very
> weak-signal operation where software is utilized for either exotic
> digital modes or using sw for enhanced super CW reception.  Thus the
> KX3 (small-light-but fully capable) will, I predict, be used for such
> ham activity where a laptop is also convenient due to size/weight.
>
> I do agree that an external USB connected soundcard is most likely
> the solution.  In fact I use that solution in my home station with a
> table-top computer (have two: emu0202 and Delta-44).
>
> I recently took our laptop to a ham club meeting intending to play a
> DVD for the program and my soundcard is kaput - no sound out.  It is
> only a two year old Dell??
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>