Another Linksys fan.......
I'm going to set up the laptop with a CAT5 cable and do a "proof of concept"
sitting next to the "rig" computer........
FCC concerns would make an interesting discussion.......
More thots....audio would be nice and I thot about UHF links with a handheld
but.....
the kids use AIM instant messenger...why not use IM in full duplex? connect
the "rig" box to the radio thru the sound card and set the VOX on? That
takes care of SSB.....I don't like CW with a keyboard, but that would be the
way to go.....Hmmmmmmm
I need to do some major rewiring to get the sound card hooked up to the
radio....
Jim
PS are you two way with the satellite or up on a fone line and down linked
via satellite?
> WOW - great idea! I've thought of remote operating using TRX Manager
> and PCanywhere, but might be some control issues and the FCC. I hadn't
> thought much about using the network features of WL and operating from
> the laptop elsewhere around here!
>
> I've never networked Writelog, but I do use the Linksys BEFSR41 router
> and the Wireless Access Point here to network my StarBand Model 180
> satellite modem for my Internet access. My hamshack computer is
> hardwired to the router, and then one CAT5 cable goes to the WAP. We
> then have one laptop and one desktop networked via wireless NICs -
> Surfing the Internet wirelessly from the laptop is awesome! I recommend
> the Linksys stuff wholeheartedly!
>
> It never even occurred to me that I might be able to sit in front of the
> TV in the other room or outside and pick off DX stations with Writelog
> during a contest! I don't se why not... GL - 73
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