[NLRS] NLRS Digest, Vol 253, Issue 31

Sat Jun 21 13:16:43 EDT 2025

 Hi John
I have used Intel NUCs for a few years now.
  Most of them are 12 volts. Very very small and are absolute workhorses.
  There are usually quite a few of them on Facebook marketplace as well as
locally in a lot of the computer shops that have used machines

*73 Art  * KØKUK

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>    1. Suggestion on netbook-ish PC (Jon Platt)
>    2. Re: Suggestion on netbook-ish PC (Nicholas Lager)
>    3. Re: Suggestion on netbook-ish PC (scsueepe at mtcnet.net)
>    4. Re: Suggestion on netbook-ish PC (Brad Johannes)
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> Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:06:29 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Jon Platt <w0zq at aol.com>
> To: NRLS Reflector <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC
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> I have a question for the PC brain trust.??
> I may be in the market for a low cost netbook/laptop that would support
> the following operating style.??When mobile/roving,?
>    - I running WSJT-x for FT8/MSK etc,? ?Also run?N1MM software for
> contest logging (VHF or HF).??
>    - I live in a 12vdc World, its needs to be 12 vdc, no converters please.
>    - Needs to be smallish in size as my Subaru radio shack cockpit is
> small.? Think what it would be like to sit in a small car while operating
> FT8, etc.??
>
> I do not need a higher end laptop as I have one of those.? ??Suggestions?
> 73, JonW0ZQ
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> From: Nicholas Lager <kb9skw at gmail.com>
> To: Jon Platt <w0zq at aol.com>
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> The 12 volts will be your biggest restriction, but I will offer a bit of a
> option. Get a laptop that charges over USB C with Power Delivery. I can
> charge my laptop from the USB C plug in my vehicle but cigarette plug
> adapters are easily found.
>
> Nicholas Lager
>
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 11:06?AM Jon Platt via NLRS <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> wrote:
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> > I have a question for the PC brain trust.
> >
> > I may be in the market for a low cost netbook/laptop that would support
> > the following operating style.  When mobile/roving,
> >
> >    - I running WSJT-x for FT8/MSK etc,   Also run N1MM software for
> >    contest logging (VHF or HF).
> >    - I live in a 12vdc World, its needs to be 12 vdc, no converters
> >    please.
> >    - Needs to be smallish in size as my Subaru radio shack cockpit is
> >    small.  Think what it would be like to sit in a small car while
> operating
> >    FT8, etc.
> >
> >
> > I do not need a higher end laptop as I have one of those.    Suggestions?
> >
> > 73, Jon
> > W0ZQ
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> Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:34:09 -0500
> From: <scsueepe at mtcnet.net>
> To: "'Jon Platt'" <w0zq at aol.com>,       "'NRLS Reflector'"
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> Subject: Re: [NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC
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> Jon, I use a Microsoft surface, with removable keyboard, touchscreen -
> been bullet proof.  Need to be sure that it has intel processor (and 16G
> ram), as the Microsoft processer (non intel) I don?t think works for some
> programs.  I don?t know the voltage? it does have a power cube that shows
> multiple voltages, 1.5, 5v, 15V? with a magnet 6 pin power connector.. so
> I?m guessing 3 for the hots and 3 independent grounds?  Weird..
>
>
>
> I use an I7 version, never had an issue running software ? WSJT and
> logging.  Screen is small, but expandable with a small USB C screen or two,
> that works great.  Removable keyboard is great (magnetic) so can use as a
> tablet or a laptop.
>
>
>
> 73 and GL
>
>
>
> KM0T
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> From: nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Jon Platt via NLRS
> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2025 11:06 AM
> To: NRLS Reflector <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC
>
>
>
> I have a question for the PC brain trust.
>
>
>
> I may be in the market for a low cost netbook/laptop that would support
> the following operating style.  When mobile/roving,
>
> *       I running WSJT-x for FT8/MSK etc,   Also run N1MM software for
> contest logging (VHF or HF).
> *       I live in a 12vdc World, its needs to be 12 vdc, no converters
> please.
> *       Needs to be smallish in size as my Subaru radio shack cockpit is
> small.  Think what it would be like to sit in a small car while operating
> FT8, etc.
>
>
> I do not need a higher end laptop as I have one of those.    Suggestions?
>
>
>
> 73, Jon
>
> W0ZQ
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> Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:32:04 -0500
> From: Brad Johannes <bradjrc at gmail.com>
> To: scsueepe at mtcnet.net
> Cc: NRLS Reflector <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>, Jon Platt <w0zq at aol.com>
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> Jon,
>
> Along Mikes note...
> I recently acquired the newest 2025 MS Surface pro 12" (with detachable
> keyboard and pen) and have been very impressed with it.
> It runs Win11 with a Snapdragon processor, so you may have compatibility
> issues with some software as Mike mentioned.
> After seeing your question I did download wsjt, N1MM and N3FJP logger. All
> installed and seem to run just fine but I didn't fully test. If you want
> more details I might have some time this weekend to set it up with a radio
> and run some Q's with it.
> Battery life is amazing, nice bright and sharp screen, removable keyboard
> so it can be used as a tablet. The newer surface pros only have 2 ports,
> USB C, which it charges through with >27 watt charger. They no longer have
> the proprietary power connector that sounds like what Mike has.
> Might fit your needs depending on your definition of 'low cost'
>
> 73, Brad
> KB0HNN
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:34?AM <scsueepe at mtcnet.net> wrote:
>
> > Jon, I use a Microsoft surface, with removable keyboard, touchscreen -
> > been bullet proof.  Need to be sure that it has intel processor (and 16G
> > ram), as the Microsoft processer (non intel) I don?t think works for some
> > programs.  I don?t know the voltage? it does have a power cube that shows
> > multiple voltages, 1.5, 5v, 15V? with a magnet 6 pin power connector.. so
> > I?m guessing 3 for the hots and 3 independent grounds?  Weird..
> >
> >
> >
> > I use an I7 version, never had an issue running software ? WSJT and
> > logging.  Screen is small, but expandable with a small USB C screen or
> two,
> > that works great.  Removable keyboard is great (magnetic) so can use as a
> > tablet or a laptop.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73 and GL
> >
> >
> >
> > KM0T
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On
> > Behalf Of *Jon Platt via NLRS
> > *Sent:* Friday, June 20, 2025 11:06 AM
> > *To:* NRLS Reflector <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
> > *Subject:* [NLRS] Suggestion on netbook-ish PC
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a question for the PC brain trust.
> >
> >
> >
> > I may be in the market for a low cost netbook/laptop that would support
> > the following operating style.  When mobile/roving,
> >
> >    - I running WSJT-x for FT8/MSK etc,   Also run N1MM software for
> >    contest logging (VHF or HF).
> >    - I live in a 12vdc World, its needs to be 12 vdc, no converters
> >    please.
> >    - Needs to be smallish in size as my Subaru radio shack cockpit is
> >    small.  Think what it would be like to sit in a small car while
> operating
> >    FT8, etc.
> >
> >
> > I do not need a higher end laptop as I have one of those.    Suggestions?
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Jon
> >
> > W0ZQ
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