Like, for example the capabilkity toi support bandwidth!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Why Ethernet?
> Yes indeed...to all.... but Ethernet gives you better possibilities for
> remote control of the rig.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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