[SJDXA] Scanner project

[John Bodine]

Go new; buy once cry once.

On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 10:06 AM Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:

> SJDXA members,
>
> I have the new scanner and it looks to be FB.
>
> However, it requires a PC for our requirements.
>
> I think we need to have a dedicated laptop for this project. Although I
> have some “old” ones here, after some careful consideration, I think that
> since we have ample funds for the project, we should acquire a new laptop
> just for this project.
>
> I will shop for something in the $300-$400 range on Amazon.  I have looked
> at Tigerdirect for refurbs, but for just a little more, I think a new one
> would be more reliable. But I will research carefully.
>
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> I will also purchase a portable hard drive for this project that will stay
> with the laptop.
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> This will put everything we need for this project in one package that can
> be transported. The scanner itself has a fairly small footprint so
> everything would fit in one tub.
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> My plan will be to set it up on the shack table (under the front windows)
> after everything is dismantled from the 160 contest.
>
> I have one of the Lloyd and Iris log books here so I can do a trial run
> from home once I have all of the pieces put together.
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> See ya' in the Pileups!
>
> 73!
>
> Bob Schenck, N2OO
>
> President SJDXA
>
> GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org
>
>
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Later,
        John Bodine/WU2E
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