[hpsdr] Hermes

[Dan Habecker]

After hearing about how well Ethernet is working with OzyII so far and how
really it will be better for Hermes in the long run, I think it would bet
better for me to forget about my request for an 'as-is' USB version and wait
for the Ethernet version.

73,
Dan W9EQ


On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:24 PM, Phil Harman <phil at pharman.org> wrote:

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> Hi Robert,
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> 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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