Correct, Tim. K4 in-box capabilities will supplement -- not replace -- the use of external computers.
Given its horsepower, the K4 will have far more versatility than the K3/K3S when running both internal and external applications. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tim N9PUZ <[email protected]> wrote: > > I imagine they are referring to an embedded Linux distribution that will > control the radio and interface to the outside world. It could also be used > to add other features if they wanted to offer a compact "one box does it > all" option. Elecraft are pretty smart folks. I can't imagine that they > would do something that would preclude you from using an application you > already like. > > Tim N9PUZ > > On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I >> can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging >> software. >> >> I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then >> the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with >> multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid >> philosophy. >> >> 73, >> Josh W6XU >> >> Sent from my mobile device >> >>> >>> >>> "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing >> module. >>> This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet, >>> etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate >> future >>> in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even >>> advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community >>> regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4." >>> >>> >>> >>> I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my >> logging >>> program with my K3S. >>> >>> Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or >> should I >>> be able to use N1MM under WINE? >>> >>> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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] > ______________________________________________________________ > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
