In a message dated 4/25/06 7:12:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Fred, K6DGW wrote: > So ... running my K2 is like flying an F-16 or F-117A. I don't actually > "control" the aircraft or radio, I "request" the computer to control it > for me and hope it is listening? > > ------------------------------- > > Right, Fred, but notice that's what you did with your SX-28 too! You turned > the dial to make a frequency mark line up with the indicator. That was > "requesting" a frequency. I disagree! With the SX-28 or similar receiver, you actually adjusted the LC tuned circuits and other parameters yourself. You didn't "request" anything - you changed the parameters directly. With the K2 or other processor-controlled rig, you send a request to the processor, and *it* figures out how to change the LC tuned circuits and other parameters. Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. All depends what tradeoffs you choose. btw, although the K1 has a processor, it's closer to the SX-28 in basic design (!). -- One thing that I find somewhat amusing is the enoromous attention given to getting exact QRG down to a few Hz. For specialized uses, that sort of accuracy might be needed, but I'm much more interested in things like dynamic range, selectivity quality, etc. - differences you can hear! 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
