[TenTec] An accessory idea for the new Omni VII

[David Kelley]

Sounds like a great idea to me.  It makes the folks who want computer 
and/or remote operation happy, yet the standalone radio with knobs is there 
for those who prefer a more tactile experience.  If I had the money I would 
be really tempted to buy a radio/remote control head combo.

73,
Dave NB4J

At 05:52 PM 8/20/2006, you wrote:
>Since the Omni VII will have an Ethernet port that provides
>control, mic, and audio signals Ten Tec should create a small
>controller panel with both Ethernet and USB ports on it.
>
>1) Just plug the Omni VII into your home's network with a
>wireless network modem on it.
>2) Then plug a USB wireless network adapter into the
>accessory control panel.
>3) Next clip the controller to your belt.
>4) Add a headset.
>
>Then just wander about your house and yard while rag chewing
>with the gang on your favorite band. And since it will have
>full control of the radio itself you could even chase DX from
>the back yard.
>
>And if you have access to a broadband Internet connection
>while on the road at a hotel somewhere you could use the
>controller panel to run the VII from hundreds of miles away
>as well. That way there would be no need at all for using one
>of those pesky computers that are ruining ham radio to
>operate the VII remotely ;).
>
>I would suggest making the remote controller panel about the
>same size as a IC-706 control head. Perhaps offer a second
>version of it that has the same size front panel as the Omni
>VII itself for less portable, but still remote operation.
>
>Duane
>N9DG