Don,
That is almost exactly my point! I think the K2 provides all the hooks
for a larger front panel based on a standard computer of some sort.
For backpack operation, I want something like the traditional mobile
detachable head, like Ken WB6MLC does with his Yaesu rig. I don't want
to take a laptop with me, so the PC solution is out for that. This
thread was started by people who claim they want bigger, more
comfortable knobs, so I think some may still want an auxillary front
panel.
So, the RS232 interface provides most of what we need...all we need are
smaller computers....
As for the N4APY and other software, it's quite impressive. Personally
though, since I don't have Windows at home, I use Marote for Linux, and
while it is not at the same level as Ham Radio Deluxe, the author is
rapidly making improvements. I would definitely add Marote to the list
of Linux ham software mentioned in thios month's QST (gMFSK, Xlog, and
Hamlib). It would be nice if Marote used Hamlib, and maybe it will have
such an option someday, but right now it works only with the K2 (all
software should have such problems).
Leigh.
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 9:11 pm, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer, then why not
simply use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can
add function as well as size and flexibility?
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