When I first saw "peanut whistle," I assumed that Larry was talking
about QRP rigs. Then I re-read what he had written.
Maybe not so much today, since a computer has become such an integral
part of the hamshack, but there was a time 10 or so years ago that guys
would scour the swapmeets and buy some obsolete (to me) computer for the
shack. Maybe then it was just to have a computer for logging, but today
there are myriad uses for a computer.
I say "obsolete to me" because I spent 30+ years as a software
developer. During that time, I saw many lay people who should never
touch a keyboard. I'm not necessarily talking about the clerical staff,
but folks with advanced degrees, as well.
73 de Jim - AD6CW
On 2/10/2014 11:52 AM, Bill Turner wrote:
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped)
On 2/10/2014 9:14 AM, Larry Wassmann wrote:
the majority of reported problems have something to do with the
digital modes. I am always amazed that a ham will go out and buy the
latest rig, tower, anteannas, and such and try to run it all on a
peanut whistle computer. Believe me when I say after spending my life
working with computers everyday, there are a bunch of hams who should
not be left alone in a room with a computer. 😊
REPLY:
"Peanut whistle computer"? I've been using digital modes, RTTY and
others, since 1993 and I have yet to find a computer that will not run
these digital programs satisfactorily. None of the digital modes
presently being used by hams demand much of a computer as long as it
can run Windows XP or later and has enough com ports.
Having said that however, I agree with the very last part of your
post. Some people have endless problems with computers and need help
with even the simplest things. I have a non-ham friend who calls me
about once a week with problems, most of which are repeats of previous
calls. He is a smart guy but just has a mental block about computers.
Sigh.
73, Bill W6WRT
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