James,
It's an idea, as far as learning the Tmate2, but what I would gain is
something less than just using the Eagle.
The Eagle has only 7 knobs and a handful of buttons; very simple to use, and
doesn't take up much more room than the Tmate2, which has just 3 knobs and 4
buttons. The Eagle sits directly touching the top left corner of the
keyboard, in easy reach.
But you are right, it would be a cheap way to practice using the Tmate2, and
I already have Carl's software.
The idea is to find a way to transition to a more powerful radio than the
Eagle, yet still keep it easy.
A 6300 and Tmate2 seems currently the best solution but I'm not sure if it
is adequate from a user standpoint (with an old geezer at the controls).
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of HamOperator
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 11:16 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] New Radios in the Future
Seems like Carl said the T-mate works with his N4PY software ... maybe you
could use it with your existing rig to see if you like it. Not sure, but I
would check with Carl about it. If so, it would allow a test run without
having to buy a 1500... er... I think.
And you would fit in fine with the Old Farts at lunch. They are a great
bunch of hams and we even have a German guy, Wolfgang, so you could maintain
your German language skills. The guys who maintain our 17 site linked
repeater system are super smart - you would like them, and maybe teach them
a few tricks.
Stop by anytime! I will buy the beer. ;-)
--------------------------------- JHR -------------------------
On 11/3/2014 4:59 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> In the meantime I may get a Tmate2 and a used 1500 just to get my feet
> wet with this technology.
If it turns out I can't cope with this new operating method, I can cut my
losses, sell it, and join the group of old farts that James goes to lunch
with! ;-)
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