I use an Acer Netbook to run SatPc32...has worked like a champ.
There's no CD-ROM drive but if I need one I just map to one on another machine on the home network. There are no serial ports...I'm using the RT Systems serial to USB converters...they work great (one for the rotator and one for the radio).
73, David K6CDW
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of ANTHONY JAPHA Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 1:46 PM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Netbooks
Hi All, Has anyone used SatPC32 with a netbook computer? I'd appreciate your comments. Which netbooks do best? What ports do netbooks come with?
I just tried SatPC32 on AO-7 with an old Dell Inspiron 3800. It works well controlling 2 FT-817s in the shack. When outside, using a charged battery, it was very slow. I had to restart SatPC32 a couple of times, and, as a result, lost at least 2 QSOs with Europe. Maybe it's time for a change.
Tnx and 73, Tony, N2UN LM 183 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb