On 01 Mar 2010, at 13:44, MM wrote:
> 
> VHF / UHF Optional bands or Transverter:
> The Amateur radio community is constantly experimenting with new bands.  It 
> would be nice to have a Transverter module or expansion module for future 
> bands.  In the USA these bands are becoming popular, 220mc, 900 mc, etc

Expansion modules would be very nice--drop it in and it works.  900, 2.3/2.4 
GHz, maybe even higher bands.

> 
> No obsolete Serial ports:
> No RS-232 or TTL.  
> These devices are so last century.

RS232 is still extremely important for interfacing with older computers, 
accessories, or homebrew gadgets.  I can't think of a simpler way to do it.  
Maybe put it on something other than a DE-9 connector though.

Mike KI4RIX



Best regards,

Mike Benonis
[email protected]
KI4RIX

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