Re: Ideas for an FT8 Radio

Posted by Don Wilhelm on Dec 30, 2018; 7:54pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Ideas-for-an-FT8-Radio-tp7647476p7647520.html

Jeff,

Concept is good, but ignores the latency problem with Bluetooth.  I
think that would be a "killer" for data modes like FT8 which need rather
precise timing.

To get an idea about the latency of Bluetooth, try monitoring your CW
with a Bluetooth headset - unless you are a slow operator, the delay
(which is caused by latency) will drive you to phone operation.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2018 2:26 PM, Jeff Stai wrote:
> 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
>
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