And we're still using RS-232 instead of USB. And UHF connectors, which have been obsolete since the 1940's (when the N connector was developed). It is all kind of embarrassing.
wunder K6WRU On May 17, 2014, at 7:42 PM, HREFAB <[email protected]> wrote: > I am continually astounded to see expensive electronics (particularly in the > CW arena) being offered with PS2 connections for keyboards. The standard has > been dead for about 100 years now, supplanted by USB technology. To ask for > over $300.00 for a decoder/logger/keyer is all fine and good ,but when they > come with outdated obsolete electronic connections, its simply a case of > Lazy or Cheap. I was told by a very well known manufacturer, that if they > had to put a USB port for the keyboard in, it would add too much to the > price (*while this item already had a USB port for uploading new firmware). > Yes, a USB port costs roughly $1.00 so in a $300.0+ dollar gadget you're > telling me that an extra buck is going to be a deal breaker? Come on! Sorry, > if it has a PS2 keyboard connection, I'm not buying it and neither should > anyone else. > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
