[WriteLog] Writelog + Netbooks

[Michael Baker]

Hi John,

Funny you should ask that question.
I am just about to order the latest update for Writelog and install it on my
NEW ASUS 1000HE Netbook.  Nice computer. I pulled the single stick of 1Gig
and replaced it with a 2Gig stick, a plastic screen protector sheet (lesson
learned from my digital camera, don't use one without a protector sheet!)
and a very nice aftermarket memory foam/neoprene padded case. Got it off
AMAZON with overnight shipping for about $500. 
I LOVE this little devil.  It should work great for portable contesting,
Field Day, Rover VHF, QRP events, etc.  The plug in charger is 12VDC at 3A
max. On batteries it will run between 8 and 9 hours! So a medium sized
35AHR) gel cell should run the computer, keyers, lights (LED) and QRP radio
(IC703+) for an entire FD weekend!
Check it out, I don't think you will be unhappy with it. Fairly scarce
retail at the moment so a web purchase is almost required. It is just too
new.

Best 72, 73.

Michael Baker  K7DD
k7ddmjb at qwest.net

-----Original Message-----
From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Hoaglun
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 3:15 PM
To: writelog at contesting.com
Subject: [WriteLog] Writelog + Netbooks

Has anyone found or is using a 12 volt Netbook with Writelog? If so what
brand/model(s) are 12vdc. I keep hearing that they are out there but so far
the ones that I have seen are the standard 18-19vdc models.

I am starting to think about Field Day and I would like to use Writelog on a
Netbook sized laptop that is native 12vdc. The inverters and DC-DC
converters are power hungry and can be RF noisy in certain situations.
 
I will be operating QRP from a campsite so power efficiency is a big deal
for me.
 
73
 
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John Hoaglun
NG0R - EN25
http://www.hoaglun.com
 
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