, November 19, 2010 8:54 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Issues
Dave,
Yes, I believe a dedicated hamshack computer is in order in this day and
age.
I will only disagree with you on one point - the choice of a laptop instead
of one of the low profile desktops
I purchased several years ago a new 14 Durabook it came with a RS232 port
http://www.gammatechusa.com/java-jsp/gov/D14RY_index_gov.jsp
About the company
http://www.gammatechusa.com/java-jsp/gov_about_us.jsp
This might be an answer for some I have been very satisfied with its
performance in
my
These look like nice small hardened laptops. Unfortunately, the access
is very restrictive. Although I belong to a State organization, the
log-in absolutely requires a fax number and a URL, which I do not have
(in the sense intended here). The general public is therefore restricted
from these
There is a site that seems to have the same items.
http://www.durabook.com/notebooks.jsp
Under the where to by is a number of retailers including Best Buy and
Radio Shack.
David K0LUM
At 8:08 AM -0500 11/20/10, John Ragle wrote:
These look like nice small hardened laptops. Unfortunately, the
Thanks, David...for pointing these out...they should travel very well.
John Ragle -- W1ZI
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On 11/20/2010 9:09 AM, David Christ wrote:
There is a site that seems to have the same items.
http://www.durabook.com/notebooks.jsp
Under the where to buy is a number of retailers including Best
I've noticed a number of post (hundreds maybe?) about folks having one
problem or the other with serial to USB converters. I've had good luck with
mine, a Belkin, but others have complained often about Belkin, and other
types as well. I think the main problem is the computer itself, but
Dave,
Yes, I believe a dedicated hamshack computer is in order in this day and
age.
I will only disagree with you on one point - the choice of a laptop
instead of one of the low profile desktops. Desktops are more reliable
and are repairable if they go belly up. Besides, I hate the laptop
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Issues
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 7:24 PM
I've noticed a number of post
(hundreds maybe?) about folks having one
problem or the other with serial to USB converters.
I've had good luck with
mine, a Belkin, but others have
that vehicle,its a moving bomb.Your life is at
danger.Keep yourself and your family alive
--- On Sat, 11/20/10, David Yarnes w7...@cox.net wrote:
From: David Yarnes w7...@cox.net
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Issues
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 2:24 AM
I've
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