Hmmm... as long as you use a generic tablet with a KX2, you're going to have a box and wires. You could go tablet to USB box and then maybe find wireless solutions from there. I see there are chargeable bluetooth audio receivers, for example. I've never seen a simple USB wireless extension, however. 73 jeff wk6i
On Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 11:16 AM Doug Millar <drzarko...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi Jeff, Good ideas all around. Of course i was thinking of the KX2 and a > tablet. I actually went portable in the with that setup. What I didn't like > was all the wires and the USB box. If I could get straight from the KX2 to > the tablet with audio and rig control that might do the trick. What do you > think? Doug > > > > > > On Sunday, December 30, 2018, 11:07:48 AM PST, Jeff Stai < > wk6i.j...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Well, since we are dreaming about things that probably won't happen...;) > An all in one appeals because it is portable, perhaps even trail ready. > > There are plenty of good mini keyboard/trackpads units already out there, > so use one of those. Since you are using an external keyboard, skip the > complexity of a swivel screen. A kickstand would be nice though. You said > all mode but it's an FT8 radio so keep it that way; you could maybe include > CW if it is easy. It will also need a stable clock... > > There are more powerful options for CPU nowadays than Raspberry Pi. If you > think ahead, this unit could have enough oomph for future digi modes. > > If it was a solder kit I'd probably be in for one. 5-10W with an option > for more watts sounds okay for that. > > Or just port WSJT-X to a tablet computer and use it with a KX2. ;) 73 and > happy new year - jeff wk6i > > > On Sat, Dec 29, 2018 at 1:27 PM Doug Millar via Elecraft < > elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > Ok, I am going out on a limb. I have been trying to imagine an FT8 all in > one radio. How about this- A radio that is 6 by 10" or so with a screen > that lays flat on top and swivels up for use. Mouse but only and an > optional keyboard since the programs are primarily mouse driven. The > computer (raspberry pi et al.) inside the radio box. 50watts output, > 160-6m and all mode. A jack for an external monitor would be good. This > would make a very portable digital radio that only needs an antenna, dc, > and a mouse or track pad to make it work, but also have the ability to > expand for more fixed use. > What do you think? > 61, Doug K6JEY > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to wk6i.j...@gmail.com > > > > -- > Jeff Stai ~ WK6I ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com > Ask me about Green Keys Night - Jan 1, 2019 0000-2359 UTC! > RTTY op at W7RN > Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ > > -- Jeff Stai ~ WK6I ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Ask me about Green Keys Night - Jan 1, 2019 0000-2359 UTC! RTTY op at W7RN Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
