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

[Slava Baytalskiy]

Why not just use that apple laptop? I can get a good 3-4 hours out of it if i kill everything i don't need, especially all radios.
If i didn't run Windows in it (Parallels) for HRD - i'd probably get the advertised battery life.
Is there no way to recharge it if need be?
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On May 29, 2014, at 11:24 PM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:

> 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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