[HATS] Anderson Power Poles

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Ed,

I found Anderson Power Poles at New Creations R/C in Willis, TX near Conroe.   I paid $13 plus tax for a bag of 10 sets (10 black housings, 10 red housings, and 20 contacts) part #APP020.  I think these are the size you were talking about.  1/4 x 1/4 x 1 for each housing.  They do mail order.

Rgd's  Tony...

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Ed Manuel <emanuel@datacomdesign.com>
Reply-To: emanuel@datacomdesign.com
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 17:59:28 -0500

>Several Houston QRPers have expressed interest in the Pen Based computer 
>George (W5GFP) and I have had at the regular Amsat Lunch in Houston.  For 
>those of you not in Houston, sorry.  Read on.
>
>Since the next batch of them has shown up on Ebay, I thought I would 
>describe them for those who might be interested.
>
>These are Pentium 100 machines, 32 mb RAM with 2.1 gb. hard drives.  They 
>are the only pen based computer Fujitsu made that uses a passive stylus 
>like the Palm organizers.  Other pen based machines use an electro-magnetic 
>stylus that is very expensive to replace WHEN you loose it.
>
>These machines have no floppy or CD Rom drive to load software.  I use my 
>PC Card adapter and the memory card from my digital camera.  Works just 
>fine.  I'll be glad to help anyone in Houston who wants to play with one of 
>these to load software.  Just bring it to the next HQRP meeting.
>
>The neat thing about these machines is that they are selling for around 
>$150 and are perfect for ham radio work - particularly PSK-31.  They are 
>full size and not particularly light - but a simple desk stand is easily 
>fabricated and they take a regular PS-2 keyboard for when you want to use 
>normal input.
>
>I've loaded Digipan and had it running just fine.  My latest project is to 
>build the interface to use FT-817 Commander.  This software combines 
>complete control of the FT-817 radio from the computer with PSK-31 
>software.  The Point 510 comes with a serial port and a VGA port if you 
>want to use an external monitor.  It does NOT have USB.  These are running 
>Win 95 and I don't intend to upgrade it.
>
>Since these are designed for handheld computing, they have many battery 
>saver features built in to reduce current use.  They will typically last 
>longer than a notebook.
>
>If you already have computers running ham radio software, you probably 
>don't need one of these.  But, if you were looking for a cheap, Windows 
>machine that travels well for use with your radios, give it a look.
>
>Below is an Ebay auction:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1345453729
>
>But, do a search on +fujitsu +510 to get all them up.  Don't go crazy - 
>they should not sell for more than $150 so be patient.  There are over a 
>dozen up right now and this is the SECOND batch to make it to Ebay.  Who 
>knows how many are out there waiting to be sold.
>
>The Fujitsu site for you to read more about the details is here:
>http://www.8fujitsu.com/www/support.shtml?support/techspecs/pentabs/Point510
>
>I personally think these are really cool radio accessories for the 
>price.  But avoid getting excited just because I like them.  Check them out 
>and see what you think.
>
>I am working on an article about using them for Ham Radio (QRP Quarterly) 
>and have started a Yahoo E-group on this computer to share ideas.  More on 
>the E-group as info gets posted and it becomes useful.
>
>And NO, I'm not the one selling this stuff on Ebay before someone libels me 
>on the QRP-L.  I bought one on Ebay and have been satisfied.
>
>Ed Manuel, N5EM
>n5em@amsat.org
>
>
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