I feel both a well-designed Windows GUI *and* a set of ka-nobs (as we
call them out here in antediluvian-land) would be ideal.
I fully agree with the prior statement that the Flex radio is like
having a lab-grade spectrum analyzer, but I part company when that
statement is then given as an argument for not needing knobs.
I don't WANT to have to look at/focus on the radio display to adjust the
volume, and sometimes I LIKE leaning back in the chair and spinning the
knob. (oops, make that ka-nob)
So: mutter under your breath about we unenlightened ones if you must,
but consider the remote possibility that we really do fully understand
the argument and frankly don't buy it. I've been down this road before
with studio consoles and guess what? Those that use them day-after-day
for decades (and can afford it) usually opt to purchase the outboard
control surfaces *in addition to* the well-designed Windows user
interfaces. Does that qualify me for "double-antediluvian"?
This is not a particularly new or unique discussion.
(BTW: My HP/Agilent analyzer has both ka-nobs and computer interface, so
I'm not sure why I quoted that example myself...)
My .02,
--jim
Jim Barber, N7CXI
FireBrick wrote:
Click tuning is fine.
Using the mouse to control vfo is fine
As long as your only doing one thing at a time.
In heavy contesting or competitive dxing, where speed, accurate signal
placement, and transmitting the proper message all at the same time.
You need two hands and one set of eyes.
In this case, a knob, or dedicated vfo control device such as the
'Navigator' or Sami's Hotwheels is essential.
Please note I said 'dedicated' my Griffin didn't give me the
speed/accuracy/versatility I needed.
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