[Hpsdr] Call for Comments - ALEX

[Tony Langdon]

At 01:16 PM 7/25/2007, Chris Albertson wrote:

>There are many cases where I'm sure a user will want to transmit and
>receive at the same time.  Mostly for test and measurement. It might be
>worth adding a switch or to to allow this

Satellite operation is another.  Think we discussed this one a while 
ago too. :)

>How about some LEDs?  Those little surface mount LEDS don't take
>up any space and the guy who writes the software to drive this
>will like to be able to see that the relays are moving.  End users will
>be able to do a visual check to verify correct operation.  Years from
>now
>when one of these breaks A user can state in has email if the LEDS
>blink or not.

Good idea.  LEDS are a useful diagnostic tool, besides the 
"blinkenlighten" look cool! :-D  As long as they fit within the power 
budget of a heavily loaded Atlas, of course. :)


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