[Elecraft] P3/Monitor

[Gary K9GS]

OK...I've been meaning to ask someone about this.

What's the difference between a TV with a VGA "computer" input and a 
computer monitor?  Is it simply the TV having a tuner?



On 3/16/2012 11:00 AM, Rick Bates wrote:
> Phil,
>
> If you want to see the computer and the P3 display at the same time you will
> need to get two monitors, one for each.
>
> If you want to switch between them, you can do that *IF* the computer is DVI
> or HDMI capable.  The P3SVGA is VGA capable, so you would connect both and
> switch back and forth by using the monitor controls.
>
> An 'augmentation' (and what I plan to do) is the use of a newer HDTV as a
> monitor.  This allows a third function in the shack (TV, at slightly more
> cost than an equally sized monitor) but one has to get the HDTV with PIP
> (using the VGA input) so you can see both 'the game' and the P3 at the same
> time.  By the time the new station is built, it will also be 'the man cave'.
>
> 73,
>
> Rick WA6NHC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil LaMarche
>
> I have an SVGA on order.  Advice please, not being a computer expert.  Will
> I need two monitors or can I purchase the correct monitor and use it for
> both the P3 and dedicated ham computer? Really need some help with this
> please.
>
> Phil
>
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73,

Gary K9GS

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