[HATS] Fwd: Deal of the end of the century! - long
Ed Manuel (N5EM)
n5em@flash.net
Sun, 26 Dec 1999 10:22:38 -0600
Gang,
Forwarded from the great QRP-L remailer. There are still some interesting
applications for a DOS palmtop. So, in case you have a use for such a
little wonder - here is a deal while they last.
Ed, N5EM
HATS/HQRP
>Well let me tell you it's one neat machine!
>
>Admittedly it's sunset technology, but quite useful for qrp'ers
>nonetheless.
>
>The machine is a Poqet PQ0181. It was one of the first "palmtops"
>an 8088 machine running like a pc compatible XT. However it is only
>1.2 lbs, measures less than 9x4x1 inches and it runs off two AA cells
>for several weeks! It has DOS 3.3 in ROM and features two solid state
>"disks" each 1 meg in size. Best of all, the ram disk cards are
>PCMCIA type I compatible and I have been using mine to exchange
>data and programs with my laptop! External wired interface to the
>Poqet is via an RS-232 port (runs up to 19.2k) and a 2400 baud
>external modem is included.
>
>I think this is a winner for qrp portable use - once I get a usable
>logger program.
>
>The best part is that it is only $25 + postage!
>
>You can order it from Jerry, W2GIA the proprietor of Disks N Data in
>Cherry Hill, NJ. His e-mail address is
>
>dndcomp@earthlink.net
>
>and you can even call him for info at (800)833-6893 .
>
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