[CQ-Contest] MS DOS and Flea Market tips wanted

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

At 06:23 PM 11/26/2002 -0600, Bob Naumann - N5NJ wrote:

>I would suggest that you don't need 4 com ports any longer and should
>consider using Ethernet instead for your CT network.  Granted, it is a bit
>more trouble to set up, but once it's working, you're done.

We've been using Ethernet at KC1XX for the last couple (few) years.  One 
advantage is that all computers go to a central hub, there is no daisy 
chain.  Only a computer which is temporarily off the network will miss a 
QSO -- it doesn't break the chain like a bad bulb in those old-fashioned 
string Christmas lights.  Plus the implications around serial ports is obvious.

Ethernet cards are throw-away items these days ($10 for a 10MB card).  Good 
luck finding a 2-serial port expansion card for that kind of money.

73 - Jim AD1C


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