[CQ-Contest] SO 2Computer

[Bob Naumann - N5NJ]

I'm not in support of two computers unless you cannot bring your two
radios together so you don't have to move to get to the second radio.

For switches, the cheap ones don't always work.  They also don't
switch the mouse properly, which is a troublesome thing.

One that works pretty well is the Belkin "Omnicube".  It's available
in 2 port and 4 port (perhaps more_ configurations and  is somewhat
expensive, plus the cables to connect to the two computers are
additional and are not cheap either.

I've tried this and (especially when tired) cannot figure out easily
what computer I'm on - especially if they're both running the same
software.  Using one computer and allow the program to switch you back
and forth gives me the best "control" over what's going on.

Practice whatever you decide to do a lot before the contest to prevent
frustration.

73,
Bob

Robert E. Naumann
N5NJ / V26O
N5NJ at arrl.net
www.qsl.net/n5nj
Plano, TX  USA
ex KR2J, V26RN, W6V, WA2OVE

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Stearns <jimdstearns at msn.com>
To: <00tlzivney at bsuvc.bsu.edu>; <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 00:26
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] SO 2Computer


>
>
> Go to any major office store (Global, Staples, etc. or major
computer store
> (CompUSA, etc.). Go online Buy Com, etc. Prices run from 50.00 to
what ever
> you want to spend.
>
> Good luck....don't log the right call on the wrong computer, band,
mode etc.
> 73,
> Jim
> W4MGM
> Woodbridge Wireless, Inc.
> Amateur Radio Club
> Est. 1972
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-cq-contest at contesting.com
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> 00tlzivney at bsuvc.bsu.edu
> Sent: 21 June, 2000 17:15
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] SO 2Computer
>
>
>
> Those of you that use 2 computers with your two radio setup -
>
> Do you use 2 monitors and 2 keyboards
>   or       2 monitors and 1 keyboard
>   or       1 monitor  and 1 keyboard?
>
> It seems that 1 keyboard with some kind of device to switch it
between
> 2 computers would let you keep your hands on the same keyboard for
> touch typing (I can only type on one keyboard at a time).
>
> If you switch monitors or keyboards, what specifically do you use to
> do it (manufacturer name and model?)
>
> Thanks
>
> Terry Zivney, N4TZ/9
>
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