[Elecraft] SDRs and embedded processors

[Jim Lowman]

Yes, Don, Windows automatic updates can be a problem, but I have all of 
the computers at home set to check for updates at 3 AM daily.
That way they won't interrupt anything that we may be doing.

I've learned quite a bit about the PIC processors from Wayne and others, 
and I thank everyone for the information.
Makes it easier to sleep at night!  :-)

73 de Jim

On 5/22/2012 11:15 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I don't think software updates are a problem, but Windows Automatic 
> Updates can (and do) happen at the most inconvenient times.
>
> I do not believe concern about obsolescence of dedicated processors is 
> any great problem.  The K3 could be re-designed with a different 
> processor to take care of repairs.
> Loading of updated firmware into a dedicated processor is a concern 
> because transmission methods tend to change from time to time - 
> consider the problem the older Flex owners have bedause Flex choose to 
> use Firewire - and I foresee USB going the same way.  I am very glad 
> to see that the K3 and KX3 have serial interfaces.  Serial ports may 
> be disappearing from consumer computers, but there are readily 
> available adapters.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>