[Mldxcc] [NCCC] Shack computer advice

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I think a lot of the computers out there are nearly the same, so be sure to 
 go for a big hard drive ( or 2), lots of memory (for processing ability) 
and a  CPU with a fast speed. .   
 
Then I look for expandability, so you can add a second or 3rd monitor,  
extra sound card, and so on and possibly even a "real" serial board with 4  
ports, along with the usb ports, hopefully a couple accessed from the front for 
 the plug in junk like cameras and memory sticks..  
 
And possibly even an "extra" slot mounted cooling fan.  I hope this  gives 
you a couple of ideas in which way to go. 
 
Tom
N6AJR


In a message dated 8/25/2010 4:03:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
rehill at ix.netcom.com writes:

Time has  come to buy a new computer for the shack and for radio related 
activities  (EZNEC, HAFTA, perhaps remote operating...).  I'd be 
interested in  hearing what you think makes a KB shack computer and why.  
I'm  anticipating a Win 7 machine, my backup laptop is running XP.  I'm  
leaning towards a Lenovo laptop and docking station, but just started  
looking. 

I am running a K3 via a microKeyer II (K1EL inside), a W2  watt meter, 
and working to get an amp inline to my vertical and  dipole.  Simple 
station, but looking to expand. I'm using N1MM in  contests, and will 
expand to MMTTY and PSK31 when time permits.  

Thanks
Rich
NU6T
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