[hpsdr] Hermes

[Phil Harman]

Hi Robert,

Thanks for your comments. One of the advantages of Ethernet is that we use
the drivers the operating system already provides.

Additionally, we can use much longer cables than USB.

Just for information, the PHY chip we use on OzyII will automatically
re-configure when detecting a crossed connection so a special cable is not
required.

73's Phil...VK6APH





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> Subject: Re: [hpsdr] Hermes
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> I think at this point USB is just an unnecessary bottleneck to
> experimentation with Hermes. Beyond the complexity of supporting two
> hardware interfaces, the ongoing issue of supporting two sets of drivers
> for
> software could be a problem. There is not much difference between a
> limited
> length USB cable between the radio and the computer and an Ethernet
> crossover cable of the same length. On the other hand, Ethernet permits
> wireless connections, fiber optic and wide area connection which will
> permit
> things previously extremely difficult for the experimenter.
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