Thanks, Brian.

This is the great thing about this list.  You get a bunch of suggestions,
and then can pick and choose which ones work for you.

Your reply is much appreciated.  I need all the help I can get.  HI!  HI!
HI!

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: resurrecting an old laptop computer

> Good luck Tom,
>
> I know it isn't necessarily the suggestion you wanted but I did all right
on
> the older p2 266mhz Dell I got.  It isn't perfect but all keys work plus
the
> modem, cd-rom and all of it works well.  I just installed a pcmcia
wireless
> card and it is going to be great for portable, bang around usage and I can
> keep my other one a little more protected.  I also have heard from a
friend
> when trying to use a USB to serial adapter cable he wiped the EPROM on a
> Kenwood commercial radio.  That is another reason for staying with an
older
> lap top that comes with the serial port on it.  No problems with
interfaces.
>
> Brian, k5in