21 Dec
2007
21 Dec
'07
4:15 p.m.
And more than that .. the perfect platform to build apps for that promote ham radio in variously subtle ways.
(Imagining an inexpensive kit-buildable transceiver that plugs into an OLPC, with free downloadable software custom tailored to it, targeting PSK31 or other common narrowband digital modes .. :D )
On Dec 21, 2007, at 8:22 AM, Robert Bruninga wrote:
Re: One-Laptop-per-Child two XO-1 ? Have I missed something ? Are these good for Ham Radio applications ?
The way I see it:
- Goal is $100 laptop
- Runs under Linux
- Excellent visibility in bright sun
- Runs Display uses only 0.1W in sun
- Can be charged by solar power
- built-in 802.11 wireless plus automatic MESHING with others
- Targeted at youth worldwide...
And on and on...
Seems the perfect platform for HAM radio!
Bob, WB4APR
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