Francis wrote:

On 09 Sep 2011 19:47:37 GMT, dave wrote:

Francis wrote:

On 09 Sep 2011 12:56:18 GMT, dave wrote:

n1ald wrote:

Why not just download HRD http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ for free?

You actually need a real radio?

Uh, yeah. Maybe you would benefit from a visit to the HRD web site at the link
above. It's a control program for Amateur Radios with computer control
capabilities. It's a great program with a lot of functionality. Just check out
the site, really. That should make things clear to you.

I think you need Windows.

2 go 2 a web site?

To run HRD. I'm already aware of it. People who refer to their computers
as if they were automobiles use it. I am running my ham radio station on
Puppy Linux and fldigi for control and soundcard modes. My computer is
an "Everex 2500", which is a little tiny low powered VIA C7D-based
system that WalMart tried selling back in 2008 or so. I bought one.
Microsoft wants $150 for an OS on a $150 computer. Screw that.

Did I mention that this computer idles at around 25 Watts? Less than
most notebooks?