Inovato Quadra Ham Clock Bundle - Too Cool for School!

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • In this video we'll take a look at the very cool Inovato Quadra Ham Clock bundle that includes the Inovato Quadra micro computer, a bunch of ham radio software including Ham Clock, a mini Bluetooth keyboard and the cables you'll need to set up a Ham Clock display on your existing monitor.
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    Ham Bundle Product Link (non-affiliate)
    inovato.com/
    Stand alone Ham Clock software (download tab)
    www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham...
    Ham Clock User Manual (User Guide Tab)
    www.clearskyinstitute.com/ham...
    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:16 Opening
    01:06 Features
    03:45 What you Get
    06:30 Initial Set-up
    10:35 Display Options
    16:44 Closing Comments
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Комментарии • 42

  • @kensejkora4424
    @kensejkora4424 5 месяцев назад +5

    Alt-F11 -- Reduce full-screen Ham Clock:
    Great video, Jim. I purchased an Inovato Quadra about 8 months ago, and it is indeed a great mini-computer for ham radio apps. It is useful to have the system boot up directly into Ham Clock, but one disadvantage is that it becomes 'difficult' to get back to the Armbian home screen to make other changes to the system and/or access other icons. I'm no Linux expert, and had to ask others how to do that.
    If you need to get back to a home screen, you can use the Alt-F11 key combination to get to a reduced image of Ham Clock that allows you to minimize Ham Clock to get to other icons, terminal window, etc.
    Thanks again. Good DXing and 73. Ken -- WBØOCV

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  5 месяцев назад

      Handy tip! Thanks. 73

    • @SumOneSomewhere
      @SumOneSomewhere 3 месяца назад

      No f11 on the little keyboard that comes with it so I’m kinda stumped right now lol. I didn’t set it to fit my tv screen properly and can’t figure out how to get back to the desktop 😂 Oh well at least it works!

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 2 дня назад

    Love mine

  • @chrisbell3834
    @chrisbell3834 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the help. Great video

  • @rohnkd4hct260
    @rohnkd4hct260 4 месяца назад

    I have one and love it.

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 2 месяца назад

    I was thinking of getting the bundle with the dmr radio and hot spot

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 2 месяца назад

    I’m gonna get the hot spot and dmr radio bundle with it

  • @barryinn1778
    @barryinn1778 5 месяцев назад

    I really enjoy your videos, thanks for the information. I also wanted to know what brand and model is your microphone? I really like it.

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  5 месяцев назад +1

      it's a MAONO XLR/USB Dynamic Microphone.. amzn.to/3RPm7KE
      I record into OBS. There's about a 300 ms delay programmed into OBS to deal with the latency to keep words and lips in sync.

    • @barryinn1778
      @barryinn1778 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you@@GadgetTalk4U

  • @dovetomarc
    @dovetomarc Месяц назад

    I called Inovato and they said the Quadra is not capable of running Vara HF. Here is the exact answer they sent to me: "The Quadra does not include and can't run Vara. Vara is a Windows app and wine (to run windows apps on Linux) takes more memory than the Quadra has." It might be a good idea to edit your video to correct that so that others don't order it to later discover it will not run Vara.

  • @joemirsky8815
    @joemirsky8815 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for an easy to understand explanation of the HamClock software; it is appreciated. Joe M., K5LJB

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

  • @KX2U
    @KX2U 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have had the Quadra for some time and it runs Hamclock ok for me but is too slow for any other apps in my opinion. I am currently trying the pi5 and have issues with the 7 inch display being to dim and hard to get the right resolution that allows the apps to run correctly. This of course is why we as hams do this right?

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 День назад

    I got the bundle with thr fan how do I illuminate my keyboard

  • @ginohelvetico2018
    @ginohelvetico2018 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for the video Jim. One question: is it possible to connect the quadro only with a android tabled. I will use the hamclock on mobile expeditions. And use the tablet as touchscreen and hotspot. Thanks for your help. Vy 73 de Gino. 15DC09

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  4 месяца назад

      Sounds like a neat application. Probably better answered by the folks at inovato.com. Sorry, don't know. Cheers.

  • @mainecom
    @mainecom 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your informative review!
    I have the Quadra HamClock bundle. Have tried several monitors with it and have set to an HD or better resolution, but cannot obtain smooth fonts and graphics with HamClock 3.01. Any ideas?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  5 месяцев назад

      It may have to do with how big the screen is. When I look closely at my fonts I can see some blocking along curved edges. I suspect some older font technology in the programming. I really love the customizable aspect of the display and the overall impact it adds to my shack. Cheers.

  • @ironton655
    @ironton655 4 месяца назад

    You need more HT's ! LOL

  • @georgefelton7561
    @georgefelton7561 5 месяцев назад

    ssn connection failed,header error,wind header short. booting up says wifi connected. how can I fix this?

  • @dalekubichek5710
    @dalekubichek5710 3 месяца назад +1

    What is the keyboard command to get into HAMClock Setup Pages? Or must we reboot from power down?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  3 месяца назад

      I've done this and it's taken a while for me to find it as I forgot. Sorry for the delay. I think a long left click on the padlock icon will do what you want without powering down the Quadra or Pi. It will close Ham Clock but not the computer. Otherwise, I haven't be able to find how to just go back to settings. Hmmm

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 День назад

    Oh no I never put my call sign in

  • @freedomfighter1000
    @freedomfighter1000 4 месяца назад

    I have been trying t?o make a purchase for about a month and the web site says the main unit is out of stock, when will you have more ready for sale?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  4 месяца назад

      I am not associated with the vendor, so I don't know. A couple of videos on this smokin' deal have made this quite popular.

    • @freedomfighter1000
      @freedomfighter1000 4 месяца назад

      @@GadgetTalk4U i gave up and bought from a diffent vendor that was able to maintain a supply. Honestly I dont think they are in buisness any longer.

  • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
    @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 2 месяца назад

    What’s the blue tooth adapter for

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  2 месяца назад +1

      My bundle came with a mini Bluetooth keyboard.

    • @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4
      @KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 2 месяца назад

      @@GadgetTalk4U really I’m wanting to be the bundle with hotspot and dmr radio

  • @blugoose86
    @blugoose86 4 месяца назад

    It's a great $50.00 time piece., Too slow for anything else. The ethernet speed is less than desirable also. But... it's a fun little TOY!

  • @ericrobinson8754
    @ericrobinson8754 3 месяца назад

    can this device do aprs?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  3 месяца назад

      The Inovato comes with a bunch of ham apps, but one needs a radio for APRS. Check my channel for a video on a cheap APRS solution using any 2m radio and a smartphone.

  • @SumOneSomewhere
    @SumOneSomewhere 3 месяца назад

    I bought this because I’m not computer literate at all lol. I seen the process to put it on a computer or raspberry pi and said NOOOPE

  • @barryinn1778
    @barryinn1778 5 месяцев назад

    So all I need is a monitor? no computer to use this application?

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  5 месяцев назад

      The Quadra is the computer. Cheers.

    • @barryinn1778
      @barryinn1778 5 месяцев назад

      thank you@@GadgetTalk4U

  • @mssippijim
    @mssippijim 2 месяца назад

    This is biggest bargain I've seen in a long time. It's a Linux based computer, capable of a LOT of things in addition to ham radio, with no nags from Microsoft to upgrade every time you power it up.

  • @mktwatcher
    @mktwatcher 4 месяца назад

    Too much of you and not enough of product. Please Readers Digest version.

    • @GadgetTalk4U
      @GadgetTalk4U  4 месяца назад

      Sorry, I'm not a Readers Digest kind of guy. I appreciate the feedback, though.