20 Dec
2007
20 Dec
'07
3:04 a.m.
On Dec 19, 2007, at 2:40 AM, Stephen Thornber wrote:
Why build a time out timer when a simple inline switch to break the circuit will do?
Because he was talking about unattended operation. I assume so anyway.
What I believe he was saying is that in unattended digital operation (packet, whatever) if the software dies it leaves the transmitter stuck on.
If the software crashes and you're sitting there watching it, you would just reach over and turn the radio off and restart the software. No watchdog timers needed.
Logically I can only assume he was talking about not being there to watch it since if you're sitting there, it wouldn't be a problem at all. It would only be annoying.
-- Nate Duehr, WY0X nate@natetech.com