[Elecraft] Linux and Operating

Sun Mar 30 18:53:51 EDT 2014

Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack.

Some use them for logging, some for rig control.

Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes (don't 
know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone).

Without using a computer, I'm QRT.

I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I am 
interested in what is, and isn't, available.  I'm also still using what 
most would consider antique operating systems.

The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in PSK-31 
or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who still log 
using a pen and paper.

I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once 
had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most anywhere.

Does that make sense, Chester?

73 -- Lynn

On 3/30/2014 4:29 AM, Chester Alderman wrote:
> Yes the discussion has changed into a Linux discussion. Would you please
> remind me what relevance computer operating systems has to do with Elecraft
> amateur radio gear? IMHO, it sure would be more appropriate to discuss
> operating systems on a computer related reflector.
>
> Tom - W4BQF
>
>   
>
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Liporace -
> WC2L
> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:24 AM
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> Subject: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
>
> The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty
> neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an
> article from a June 2007 QST  call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the
> year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using
> OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home.
>   
> There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to
> try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc.
> I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't
> be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out
> there.
>   
> For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM &
> WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough
> PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program
> getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and
> Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG
> (www.cqrlog.com).  Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ  has done in the
> Digital world with FLDIGI.
>   
> For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to
> go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I
> will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the
> Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio..
> There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are
> not quite standard..
>   
> Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and
> Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like
> SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with
> mostly great people. Love learning and playing!
>   
> Will WC2L
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