[Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

[Bill Frantz]

I am working on a low power computer system for field day. My 
approach is a Raspberry Pi board with a 12V HDMI display from 
Adafruit and a SignaLink for digital modes. The Pi should have 
enough horsepower for rig control and logging, but it may not 
hack fldigi. In that case I can go to more powerful boards like 
the Beaglebone.

I have a strong suspicion that the Elecraft utilities Linux 
versions will not run on the Pi because it is based on an ARM 
processor and they are built for Intel x86 architecture. I am 
reluctant to ask Elecraft to spin versions for the various ARM 
processors, but might so bold as to ask for source to spin my own.

My plan is to have my Mac handy with the working utilities and 
the configuration files in case I need to reload the K3 or P3. 
It's internal battery should last long enough in that 
application so I won't have to worry about its high current draw.

BTW - The HDMI display would look really spiffy connected to a 
PX3. It will require some kind of adapter if the interface is SVGA.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

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