I was shopping for a new ultra portable laptop a few months ago. Josh convinced me to get the GPD pocket 2 and it’s been perfect for my needs. Thank you again Josh! 73!
Followed your recommendation on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C2. Excellent choice. True there is a very bright screen. Now I have two Toughbooks - a CF-30 was already on hand. That model has a very nice keyboard.
Great video. Outstanding analysis and breakdown. Based on your information, I ordered a refurbished Toughbook CF-53 Mk3 from Bob Johnson’s Computer Stuff, Inc. They specialize in rugged laptop refurbishments and offer a SSD upgrade. Thanks again for the video.
For those of us doing basic CHIRP and RT Systems software, the Evolve III is more than enough. Speed is irrelevant for my needs. I can load software on thumb drives is needed. 4GB is plenty of RAM. The 64GB eMMC has 13 GB after preparing/loading what I need. I have newer, more powerful laptops available for all other needs. Not looking for back packing ops. I also bought a 4 port USB 3.1 hub for $25. That gives me 6 ports, 4 ports free. One used for mouse, one other for USB hub.
I recently started using a 2011 MacBook Air that I installed Windows 10 on for ham radio stuff out in the field and it surprisingly performs better than the Surface 3 I was using before (probably because the latter uses eMMC flash storage instead of the actual SSD the MBA uses). The fan(s?) basically go full bore, though, not to mention that it took a bit of searching online to be able to power the thing off of the same solar/LiFePO4 setup my portable radio setup uses without an inverter. Anyway, I might play with the M1 MBA at some point once Windows support stabilizes. The prospect of 15+ hours of use without fans (and standard USB-C power) is nice.
Paid 150$CDN for a great condition Panasonic CF-52 (Core i5 520M), put a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD, maxed out the ram to 8GB, and bought a brand new battery. Badass field rig that's super snappy running Windows 10. Runs SDRTrunk flawlessly. 73 DE VE9HV
I have been looking hard for a great deal. And I found one! Best buy has a 15.6" HP for sub 400 that's gaming grade.
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The Kenwood TM-V71A and TM-D710A have been remarkably long-lived radios; both have been on the market since 2007. It's not surprising that they are finally going to be discontinued; there may be some components in them that are no longer available. Let's hope that Kenwood introduces suitable replacements.
Ok I know this is 2 years old but a lot of people like my self watch it even today. I love my Macbook pro to that end can you say BOOTCAMP! Apple has had it for I don't know how long long before this video came out. For the lack of a. better term You get the. best. of both worlds with out having to spend more money, carry one more item, with much better parts that has proven time and time again to last, Ive never ever bought a new one and have spent less than half the cost for a 2. year old one.
Hey Josh, thanks for this stream! Really good info in here. I have a question about your livestream / microphone setup - what are you using for voice compression? Can you just briefly explain your audio chain you're using here in this setup? Your voice is nice and clear, and the compression isn't overblown with "loudness" like a lot of other live streamers and/or podcasters seem to do. Anyway, thanks again.
I think a new criteria to be considered when choosing a portable computer for use with ham radio is "Will it fit in the Icom backpack for the IC-705?" None of my existing notebooks would so I got a used Surface Pro like 2 in 1 system from Dell that does.
I don't understand what a ham radio operator needs a computer for. I try to find videos explaining it but instead I just see videos of people explaining software but not the need for a computer for a ham radio operator
A great laptop for ham radio and field use is a Panasonic Toughbook, these are ruggedized laptop commonly used by police, fire, and contractors and construction! I’ve seen these come up on eBay and Amazon used or refurbished for around $300 with fairly decent specs!
Using raspberry pi for emergency field use post Cascadia earthquake. A big part of that is to use Winlink. Another big issue is extended grid down. Could be months. But a major change is a move to VARA which greatly improves throughout and robustness, but which to date is Windows only So looking for a Windows solution. Thanks for your info. If you have a small system with a single usb port, is it really a huge issue to add a usb hub?
Would you recommend the pocket 2 for SOTA or POTA? And then say a hp stream, a simple laptop for home use?
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The base model of the Surface Go and Surface Go 2 (the ones with 4GB RAM) should be avoided; 4GB really isn't enough for Windows and the storage is a slow eMMC drive. The 8GB models are a significant improvement, both because of the additional RAM and because they have a real SSD (a rather good one at that). The top model of the Surface Go 2 (with the m3-8100Y instead of the Pentium Gold) will serve well; it's faster than that GPD you love. If you already own a Chromebook, try out the option of running Linux applications on it; you might be able to cover your needs that way. But unless you're an expert, don't BUY one for ham radio.
I recently purchased an SDRPLAY RSP1A as my first SDR. I'm hooked and want to take my monitoring mobile. Can anyone please suggest the best SDR/Laptop combo to go mobile in a Jeep Wrangler? I have an Austin Spectra antenna in the Jeep for my scanner already. FREQUENCY RANGE 30-50, 150-174, 430-512, 806-896 MHz. So I may need a different one. I hope to hear: DMR, P25, Nexgen. Any advice ( especially re: the laptop ) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I would guess the new final fee for a ham license will be $50.00 . $ 35.00 for FCC and $15.00 for Volunteer examiner.
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That will be correct for a new license, though the total may vary slightly depending on which VEC handles the test. (ARRL-VEC charges $15, which is the maximum fee allowed. W5YI-VEC charges $14. Other VECs may vary.) Renewals will just pay the $35.
WSJT running JT65 and now QRA64 for EME can be a bit more cpu/memory intensive due to doing deeper processing of the signal. There are settings to let it run on slower PC's though. On my AMD A8-5500 APU I have to back it down form max for example or things slow to a crawl. Not that many running EME but keep it in mind.
Number 5 gdaughter just hit thr test out of the park passed ALL TESTS IN ONE GO.
I was shopping for a new ultra portable laptop a few months ago. Josh convinced me to get the GPD pocket 2 and it’s been perfect for my needs. Thank you again Josh! 73!
This channel is a great balance of topics and discussions and it a real resource for hams.
73 de N2NLQ
Raspberry Pi 400, portable monitor, and a USB-C power brick (with a built in 20V DC barrel jack and a 110V AC outlet)!
Followed your recommendation on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C2. Excellent choice. True there is a very bright screen. Now I have two Toughbooks - a CF-30 was already on hand. That model has a very nice keyboard.
Thanks for all the time you put in for us making Awesome videos.
Great video. Outstanding analysis and breakdown. Based on your information, I ordered a refurbished Toughbook CF-53 Mk3 from Bob Johnson’s Computer Stuff, Inc. They specialize in rugged laptop refurbishments and offer a SSD upgrade. Thanks again for the video.
Awesome. Good choice!
For those of us doing basic CHIRP and RT Systems software, the Evolve III is more than enough. Speed is irrelevant for my needs. I can load software on thumb drives is needed. 4GB is plenty of RAM. The 64GB eMMC has 13 GB after preparing/loading what I need. I have newer, more powerful laptops available for all other needs. Not looking for back packing ops.
I also bought a 4 port USB 3.1 hub for $25. That gives me 6 ports, 4 ports free. One used for mouse, one other for USB hub.
What a great video! Full of great info, even for someone who understands and works with computers. 73 de N2MXX
I recently started using a 2011 MacBook Air that I installed Windows 10 on for ham radio stuff out in the field and it surprisingly performs better than the Surface 3 I was using before (probably because the latter uses eMMC flash storage instead of the actual SSD the MBA uses). The fan(s?) basically go full bore, though, not to mention that it took a bit of searching online to be able to power the thing off of the same solar/LiFePO4 setup my portable radio setup uses without an inverter.
Anyway, I might play with the M1 MBA at some point once Windows support stabilizes. The prospect of 15+ hours of use without fans (and standard USB-C power) is nice.
Paid 150$CDN for a great condition Panasonic CF-52 (Core i5 520M), put a Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD, maxed out the ram to 8GB, and bought a brand new battery. Badass field rig that's super snappy running Windows 10. Runs SDRTrunk flawlessly. 73 DE VE9HV
I have been looking hard for a great deal. And I found one! Best buy has a 15.6" HP for sub 400 that's gaming grade.
The Kenwood TM-V71A and TM-D710A have been remarkably long-lived radios; both have been on the market since 2007. It's not surprising that they are finally going to be discontinued; there may be some components in them that are no longer available. Let's hope that Kenwood introduces suitable replacements.
Good program, but you forgot the Chuwi Lark box pro that has the features of the best R pie but runs Windows 10.
Ok I know this is 2 years old but a lot of people like my self watch it even today. I love my Macbook pro to that end can you say BOOTCAMP! Apple has had it for I don't know how long long before this video came out. For the lack of a. better term You get the. best. of both worlds with out having to spend more money, carry one more item, with much better parts that has proven time and time again to last,
Ive never ever bought a new one and have spent less than half the cost for a 2. year old one.
What is the best radio for a linux-only user?
Love the 7n6 sticker on your dell.
Hey Josh, thanks for this stream! Really good info in here. I have a question about your livestream / microphone setup - what are you using for voice compression? Can you just briefly explain your audio chain you're using here in this setup? Your voice is nice and clear, and the compression isn't overblown with "loudness" like a lot of other live streamers and/or podcasters seem to do. Anyway, thanks again.
I think a new criteria to be considered when choosing a portable computer for use with ham radio is "Will it fit in the Icom backpack for the IC-705?" None of my existing notebooks would so I got a used Surface Pro like 2 in 1 system from Dell that does.
I don't understand what a ham radio operator needs a computer for. I try to find videos explaining it but instead I just see videos of people explaining software but not the need for a computer for a ham radio operator
Also when I acquire my amateur radio license if I don't log contacts will I be known as a pariah?
A great laptop for ham radio and field use is a Panasonic Toughbook, these are ruggedized laptop commonly used by police, fire, and contractors and construction! I’ve seen these come up on eBay and Amazon used or refurbished for around $300 with fairly decent specs!
Did you watch the video? 😅
Yes sorry I posted this before I got to that point in the video.
Can you recommend an RF quiet 12V supply for a CF53?
Great as always - I'm looking at Chuwi hi10 x due to its size to use with IC705 - Anyone got any views on this?
I have 2 rpis and and i think they are slow got desktop usage.
Using raspberry pi for emergency field use post Cascadia earthquake. A big part of that is to use Winlink.
Another big issue is extended grid down. Could be months.
But a major change is a move to VARA which greatly improves throughout and robustness, but which to date is Windows only
So looking for a Windows solution. Thanks for your info.
If you have a small system with a single usb port, is it really a huge issue to add a usb hub?
Oh my gosh. I need the memes from the beginning of this stream
Join the discord! There’s a whole channel dedicated to ham memes.
Would you recommend the pocket 2 for SOTA or POTA? And then say a hp stream, a simple laptop for home use?
The base model of the Surface Go and Surface Go 2 (the ones with 4GB RAM) should be avoided; 4GB really isn't enough for Windows and the storage is a slow eMMC drive. The 8GB models are a significant improvement, both because of the additional RAM and because they have a real SSD (a rather good one at that). The top model of the Surface Go 2 (with the m3-8100Y instead of the Pentium Gold) will serve well; it's faster than that GPD you love.
If you already own a Chromebook, try out the option of running Linux applications on it; you might be able to cover your needs that way. But unless you're an expert, don't BUY one for ham radio.
Just bought the FTDX10 and they have no support for USB for Linux. They did to use signal link. Bummer
What? You can definitely use Linux.
I am what is commonly known in some circles as first.
But do you have your towel?
I wonder if Nooks will work?
What windows running system is more suitable for programming or software compatible . … I was thinking windows xp pro sp3 . What you thing ? HRCC
Windows 10. Def easiest. Best comparability support.
I recently purchased an SDRPLAY RSP1A as my first SDR. I'm hooked and want to take my monitoring mobile. Can anyone please suggest the best SDR/Laptop combo to go mobile in a Jeep Wrangler? I have an Austin Spectra antenna in the Jeep for my scanner already. FREQUENCY RANGE 30-50, 150-174, 430-512, 806-896 MHz. So I may need a different one. I hope to hear: DMR, P25, Nexgen. Any advice ( especially re: the laptop ) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Looking for the Bao-thing pic lol where can i get it ? Its superb
They come out of the HRCC discord.
Have you uploaded the slides for this one yet? I haven't been able to find it.
Thanks!
I’ve got to export it to pdf and I’ll get it uploaded. Thanks for reminding me!
Does anyone know if running virtual machine on MacOs will work for any of the windows applications?
Do you have a TLDR notes for this episode? Thanks!!
I would guess the new final fee for a ham license will be $50.00 . $ 35.00 for FCC and $15.00 for Volunteer examiner.
That will be correct for a new license, though the total may vary slightly depending on which VEC handles the test. (ARRL-VEC charges $15, which is the maximum fee allowed. W5YI-VEC charges $14. Other VECs may vary.) Renewals will just pay the $35.
My local law enforcement uses a p25 system. What are some good radios that I can pick up that would work?
Mainly used Motorola’s. Or get a digital hotspot device.
WSJT running JT65 and now QRA64 for EME can be a bit more cpu/memory intensive due to doing deeper processing of the signal. There are settings to let it run on slower PC's though. On my AMD A8-5500 APU I have to back it down form max for example or things slow to a crawl. Not that many running EME but keep it in mind.
Odysee does not censor. Love your content. Be a big fish in a small pond on Odysee.
M'Be add to the mix an HP 2560P laptop, available for
What would be your opinion on motorola xts5000 700/800 mhz digital
Is good. So long as you can program it.
20th.
GMRS FCC none test can used Ham walkies talkie
:)
This was so painful to watch