Cuz I started with 1 computer for each radio and I like it that way! It also
gives me a backup copy of the contest log, just in case something
happens to one computer. And, I've also done a few contests multi-
single (not RTTY) for which the second computer is needed.
73,
Barry
On 11 Jun 2002 Jim Johnson wrote:
> Why two computers? Why not one computer and two radios, modems,
> rig controls, band decoders, and antenna switches, what ever?
>
> With multi-comport boards with multi-printer ports one computer can
> pretty handle anything that you need for a SO2R. The only think I
> suggested is a dual monitor to make room for all the open windows. I am
> running Win98 with two video cards and two monitors, but Ed/K4SB just
> told us where to get a single video card with two outputs for two monitors.
> Pretty cool!
>
> You think this is the making of a new category i.e., "SO2R1C2M" Single
> Operator Two Radio One Computer Two Monitor!!
>
>
>
> On 11 Jun 02, at 11:45, Barry wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > My second station computer died, so I'm planning to replace it. As all the
> > new systems now are PCI only, I'm looking for recommendations for a 4 COM
> > port PCI card that shares 1 IRQ. My current one is the ISA Byterunner which
> > has worked flawlessly. I recall hearing about problems with the PCI version
> > of the Byterunner a few years ago. Is it fixed now? Tnx, Barry P.S. I will
> > be selling the ISA 4 COM port board I have now, if anyone is interested.
> > I'll also be selling my HAL P38-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet:
> > w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
> >
> >
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>
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Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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