[PCR-1000] Loop Antennas and other Applications

[Ken]

I would like to hear some comments about successes and failures when =
attempting to use loop (passive and active) antennas (e.g. AOR WL500, =
LA350, etc.)

One of the uses I have in mind is where I currently have a ton of =
computers nearby which even jam many of the VHF/UHF stations I would =
like to listen to.  I'm sure the problem woudn't be anywhere as bad if I =
was able to get the antenna up on the rooftop (at least VHF/UHF wise =
anyway) but for HF (2-30 MHz) I'd really like to try a relatively small =
loop (active or otherwise).

I'd also like to hear more from those successfully controlling your =
PCR1000 via:

Palms, iPAQ, etc.

>From what I've heard thus far, it would seem I'll need  more of a =
"machine" than my HP200LX with the PROBE software to drive the PCR1000.

I'm attempting to use a Pentium Sony Picturebook, PCG-C1X (Win98, 128Mb =
RAM, Pentium with Intel MMX technology (whatever that buys me), 4.3Gb =
hard drive operating at 266MHz.

Let me tell you....I'm using the TalkPCR software and while I've heard =
NOTHING but great things about it, I'm having a hard time getting going. =
 Right now, the only thing I can throw stones at is the USB serial =
adapter (Belkin F5U409).

For those of you in the States, what makes and models are you using when =
it comes to such adapters?   No, I don't have a regular serial port on =
this little beast.

Thanks.

Ken

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