On Tue,3/10/2015 4:35 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I am "old school". Yes, I have a 6 core AMD computer with 8GB of memory dedicated to the ham station, but I do not use it a lot for rig control - its main use right now is to give me a panadapter display, but that part will soon be replaced by a P3. I still paper log, and automated spots do not excite me - I can bring up the spots on the computer and then dial the K3 to that frequency should I be so inclined.
Since getting back on the air in 2003, I've always had a laptop in the shack. It great at taking care of the routine stuff, like day to day logging. With the push of a few buttons, I can upload my log to LOTW and eQSL. When I enter a call, I can see vitals for previous QSOs if I want them. When I hear a DX station (or see a spot), I can immediately see if I "need" a QSO for some goal. LOTW and eQSL mean that I only need to send cards to guys who really want a paper card. That sames me a LOT of time. It also saves me a lot of time and money if I need confirmations for awards.
All of that is without rig control, without digital operation, without contesting, just logging and log-related stuff. I view the shack computer as making my life easier, freeing up my time to play radio, upgrade the antenna system and the station (or repair it), and so on.
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