Yes indeed...to all.... but Ethernet gives you better possibilities for
remote control of the rig.
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From: <AC5E@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Why Ethernet?
>
> I certainly agree it's about time to change to something besides an RS232
> port Including a serial port means the customer must shop carefully to
make sure
> they can hook up their rig. Todays most common choices are Ethernet, USB,
and
> Firewire. And then there's the other hundred "new and improved" stars of
> tomorrow. If they catch on - which most probably will not.
>
> While there's nothing really wrong with the typical Ethernet port, I don't
> network my rigs all that often. But between the rotor interfaces,
computer
> logging, keyer, amp interface, etc., etc., there are a whole bunch of
wires going
> to the back of the shack computer and ham gear. Far too many for either
> comfort or easy servicing.
>
> So I would prefer either a regular USB or Firewire port on a rig. At the
rig
> end, there's very little difference in cost of implementation between any
of
> the common choices, and far more confusors come with USB/Firewire than
network
> ports these days. A single strategically located hub with a couple of
more
> daisy chained to it would sure relieve a lot of the clutter around here.
>
> 73 Pete Allen AC5E
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