[Elecraft] Windows Needed

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

He did say that he wants to sit under a (presumably random) tree and 
operate CW.

If he wants a computer to load firmware and keep his KX2 (or KX3) up to 
date, then his Mac should do nicely.

Otherwise, an inexpensive laptop for the field should do nicely. 
Preferably with good battery life.

Tommy may be smart enough to pick a mode where all he needs is the 
radio.  I want to go sit under a tree and run PSK-31 with a proper 
screen and keyboard.

73 -- Lynn

On 5/1/20 12:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> With refurbished desktop computers available in the $200 to $300 price 
> range, many loaded with Windows 10 Pro, it is not a big deal to have a 
> dedicated Windows PC as the shack computer.  Oh yes, you need a monitor 
> too, but those also are not expensive.
> 
> That allows you to run a Mac or Linux machine for your other computing 
> tasks.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> 
> On 5/1/2020 3:16 PM, Barry wrote:
>> Tommy,
>>      You question seems straight forward, but it is a little 
>> complicated. If all you need is just a logging program, almost 
>> anything will do. However, if you want to go beyond that, the majority 
>> of good software is Windows based, like CW Skimmer. Windows emulations 
>> today are pretty good, but occasionally do cause problems. I guess I 
>> would stay with a PC for overall simplicity.
>>
>>      I have a KX3 which I operate with Win4K3, CW Skimmer, HRD, 
>> FLDIGI, N1MM+, and a few other packages. At some point you may decide 
>> to try out some some other modes or configurations. Therefore, another 
>> reason to go PC..
>>
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