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I thinking of pre-ordering a K4 but on the Elecraft website it says

"The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing module.
This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate future
in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."

I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my logging
program with my K3S.

Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or should I
be able to use N1MM under WINE?

Ray G3XLG

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Josh Fiden

Re: K$ Linux OS

Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging software.

I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid philosophy.

73,
Josh W6XU

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>
>
> "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing module.
> This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
> etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate future
> in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
> advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
> regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."
>
>
>
> I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my logging
> program with my K3S.
>
> Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or should I
> be able to use N1MM under WINE?
>
>

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Tim McDonough N9PUZ

Re: K$ Linux OS

I imagine they are referring to an embedded Linux distribution that will
control the radio and interface to the outside world. It could also be used
to add other features if they wanted to offer a compact "one box does it
all" option. Elecraft are pretty smart folks. I can't imagine that they
would do something that would preclude you from using an application you
already like.

Tim N9PUZ

On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I
> can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging
> software.
>
> I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then
> the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with
> multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid
> philosophy.
>
> 73,
> Josh W6XU
>
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> >
> >
> > "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing
> module.
> > This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
> > etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate
> future
> > in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
> > advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
> > regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."
> >
> >
> >
> > I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my
> logging
> > program with my K3S.
> >
> > Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or
> should I
> > be able to use N1MM under WINE?
> >
> >
>
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wayne burdick

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Correct, Tim. K4 in-box capabilities will supplement -- not replace -- the use of external computers.

Given its horsepower, the K4 will have far more versatility than the K3/K3S when running both internal and external applications.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

> On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I imagine they are referring to an embedded Linux distribution that will
> control the radio and interface to the outside world. It could also be used
> to add other features if they wanted to offer a compact "one box does it
> all" option. Elecraft are pretty smart folks. I can't imagine that they
> would do something that would preclude you from using an application you
> already like.
>
> Tim N9PUZ
>
> On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I
>> can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging
>> software.
>>
>> I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then
>> the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with
>> multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid
>> philosophy.
>>
>> 73,
>> Josh W6XU
>>
>> Sent from my mobile device
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing
>> module.
>>> This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
>>> etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate
>> future
>>> in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
>>> advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
>>> regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my
>> logging
>>> program with my K3S.
>>>
>>> Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or
>> should I
>>> be able to use N1MM under WINE?
>>>
>>>
>>
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Niel Skousen-3

Re: K$ Linux OS

Have you released the SBC board spec yet ? Can we take a look at which board you all choose ??

Thanks Wayne

Niel
WA7SSA

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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 13:45, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Correct, Tim. K4 in-box capabilities will supplement -- not replace -- the use of external computers.
>
> Given its horsepower, the K4 will have far more versatility than the K3/K3S when running both internal and external applications.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I imagine they are referring to an embedded Linux distribution that will
>> control the radio and interface to the outside world. It could also be used
>> to add other features if they wanted to offer a compact "one box does it
>> all" option. Elecraft are pretty smart folks. I can't imagine that they
>> would do something that would preclude you from using an application you
>> already like.
>>
>> Tim N9PUZ
>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I
>>> can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run contest logging
>>> software.
>>>
>>> I’ve always been a proponent of pick the application software first, then
>>> the OS that runs it. Not the other way around. I understand that with
>>> multiple applications this is a compromise, but it’s still a valid
>>> philosophy.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Josh W6XU
>>>
>>> Sent from my mobile device
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing
>>> module.
>>>> This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
>>>> etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate
>>> future
>>>> in-box applications such as logging, external equipment control, even
>>>> advanced data modes. Elecraft will seek input from the user community
>>>> regarding such applications, then tailor them to the K4."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I currently normally use N1MM Logger Plus or sometimes Wintest as my
>>> logging
>>>> program with my K3S.
>>>>
>>>> Which is the best contest Linux based logging program available or
>>> should I
>>>> be able to use N1MM under WINE?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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