Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack.
Some use them for logging, some for rig control.
Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes (don't
know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone).
Without using a computer, I'm QRT.
I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I am
interested in what is, and isn't, available. I'm also still using what
most would consider antique operating systems.
The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in PSK-31
or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who still log
using a pen and paper.
I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once
had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most anywhere.
Does that make sense, Chester?
73 -- Lynn
On 3/30/2014 4:29 AM, Chester Alderman wrote:
Yes the discussion has changed into a Linux discussion. Would you please
remind me what relevance computer operating systems has to do with Elecraft
amateur radio gear? IMHO, it sure would be more appropriate to discuss
operating systems on a computer related reflector.
Tom - W4BQF
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Liporace -
WC2L
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:24 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty
neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an
article from a June 2007 QST call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the
year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using
OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home.
There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to
try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc.
I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't
be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out
there.
For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM &
WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough
PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program
getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and
Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG
(www.cqrlog.com). Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the
Digital world with FLDIGI.
For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to
go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I
will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the
Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio..
There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are
not quite standard..
Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and
Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like
SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with
mostly great people. Love learning and playing!
Will WC2L
http://www.wc2l.com
http://dxc.wc2l.com
dxc.wc2l.com - AR-Cluster Node
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