[Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

[Jeff Stai]

Well, since we are dreaming about things that probably won't happen...;) An
all in one appeals because it is portable, perhaps even trail ready.

There are plenty of good mini keyboard/trackpads units already out there,
so use one of those. Since you are using an external keyboard, skip the
complexity of a swivel screen. A kickstand would be nice though. You said
all mode but it's an FT8 radio so keep it that way; you could maybe include
CW if it is easy. It will also need a stable clock...

There are more powerful options for CPU nowadays than Raspberry Pi. If you
think ahead, this unit could have enough oomph for future digi modes.

If it was a solder kit I'd probably be in for one. 5-10W with an option for
more watts sounds okay for that.

Or just port WSJT-X to a tablet computer and use it with a KX2. ;) 73 and
happy new year - jeff wk6i


On Sat, Dec 29, 2018 at 1:27 PM Doug Millar via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Ok, I am going out on a limb. I have been trying to imagine an FT8 all in
> one radio. How about this- A radio that is 6 by 10" or so with a screen
> that lays flat on top and swivels up for use. Mouse but only and an
> optional keyboard since the programs are primarily mouse driven. The
> computer (raspberry pi et al.)  inside the radio box. 50watts output,
> 160-6m and all mode. A jack for an external monitor would be good. This
> would make a very portable digital radio that only needs an antenna, dc,
> and a mouse or track pad to make it work, but also have the ability to
> expand for more fixed use.
>     What do you think?
>       61, Doug K6JEY
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