[TenTec] rs-232,usb,-vs-ethernet

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

Why not both? Ethernet for control and USB for keyboard, mouse and even
optional control instead of (or in addition to) ethernet? Given a choice,
I'd opt for USB2 for its speed -- it smokes!

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message -----
From: <n8coo at juno.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 10:09 PM
Subject: [TenTec] rs-232,usb,-vs-ethernet


>
> Hi everyone,
>
> My 2 cents worth on radio/computer communications:
>
> 1.  RS-232 - basic, even the latest and greatest network equipment still
have an RS-232 console port, works with almost anything.  Far from gone.
May be too slow, but still works when all else fails.
>
> 2.  USB - I would think there wouldn't be any great issues, except for
maybe RF interference from other devices(?), still will take $ to implement
on the radio.  Can't be too far off for radios, I would think.  Should take
care of the log-jams.  Little if any user configuration needed.  Not every
PC has USB. USB 1 or 2 though?
>
> 3.  Ethernet AND TCP/IP, now you are talking NETWORK. There's a big
difference between serial communications and connecting to a network.  A lot
more to it than plugging in a cheap piece of hardware to your PC like a nic.
SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, PROCESSING, ETC.  These are things that your RADIO will
have to implement, not just your PC.  Network issues:  where I work we have
a whole department that does nothing but makes things play right on the
network (Pre-Production/Test Lab)  They are busy all the time.  Amazing what
the slightest software and hardware changes can do to the network, speed and
otherwise.  Could be tough on a radio manufacturer, esp. a small one, to
make sure their radio and/or software is compatible with everything else out
there.  Things DO affect each other on a network.
>
> The idea of networking is fantastic for those that want it, but DON'T be
led to think
it-wouldn't-cost-very-much-and-it's-so-easy--so-why-isn't-Ten-Tec-and-everyo
ne-doing-it.  There isn't the number of radios manufactured anywhere close
to the number of PCs and other computer equipment being made.  I'm sure if
the radio manufacturers think enough will buy into into, literally, they
will sell it.
>
>  73, Mark N8COO
>
>
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