Website design advice

[KA9MOT]

I think the biggest issue is one of layout and organization rather than the tools you are using. I would see If I could consult with a graphic artist to clean up the presentation. BTW it looks like a very cool product. Any chance you might do something like that for other radios besides Yeasu? It would be a nice addition to either my ic720 or ic765.

Archie N8OBM

A graphic artist... I don't think I know of any.
Any radio the has a fist IF in above 30 MHz can be outfitted for this panadapter. The question is, what do you need to do to tap the First IF? If you're capable of adding a Tap, you can set this up your self and don't even need me.... but I'm always available for help and advice on the subject if you decide to try. many radios have a test point at the first IF you can use as the Tap. On some radios it changes the impedance too much and the receive is attenuated a bit. Yaesu makes it easy. Just build a cable and plug it in.

The software is the key and HDSDR is very powerful especially when combined with a radio that allows computer control. And the best part is that it is free.

I've also been modifying these RTL Dongles for use on HF. That is a real pain in the ass and takes me hours because I am not used to working with SMDs and the magnifying glass gives me a head ache, so I won't be selling any of those unless people are willing to pay what they are worth. I have sold a couple.

Here is a very poor video (taken with a cell phone) of one of my my kits with the FT-950. I hope to get some better videos up some day.

[NQ6U]

A graphic artist... I don't think I know of any.

Yes you do. There are at least two who frequent the Island.

[NY4Q]

When I was learning, I simply looked at sites that looked the way I wanted mine to look, viewed the source and figured out how they did it. And in 2014, CSS is your best friend. Plenty of tutorials out there on CSS.

What this lady said.

[N1LAF]

Steve, are you using Micro$oft Front Page 5.0?

[KC2UGV]

As an aside, since this is a business venture, I'd be willing to whip you up a site. We can discuss terms privately, if you like. I'd be willing to cut you a "Ham discount" :)

[KA9MOT]

Steve, are you using Micro$oft Front Page 5.0?

No, Actually, I don't know... Long story short, a Ham offered to help and I decided to let him try. I passed along the password and allowed him to do his thing. He meant well but things got out of hand. I ended up with a horrible mess that was visual disaster and when I told him, "Thanks, I appreciate everything you've done, but I want you to stop." he refused to stop and I had to change the password to lock him out. I sent him a cheap studio mic to thank him and I did appreciate his help and work, but it wasn't what I wanted. Then I changed it to what you see today. The only thing left over from what he did is some of the words and the back ground.

I've been using the cPanel software QTH provides for free for all of my edits.

[KA9MOT]

As an aside, since this is a business venture, I'd be willing to whip you up a site. We can discuss terms privately, if you like. I'd be willing to cut you a "Ham discount" :)

I appreciate your offer, but there is no way I could afford to pay for pro help even with a "Ham Discount". :)

[KA9MOT]

good advice Cory......good place to learn.....

or there is :http://www.codecademy.com you can start to learn HTML/CSS for free...what
I did.....

or just download Kompozer......it's a full function WYSIWYG editor....

YMMV

That Codecademy is right handy! Thanks!

[NY4Q]

There's also this...

http://www.openwebdesign.org/

[N1LAF]

I appreciate your offer, but there is no way I could afford to pay for pro help even with a "Ham Discount". :)

How about free?

I had a free hour... looked interesting. I used Cory's layout suggestion as base, then modified. I'll PM you the zip file (4 graphics, 1 html file).

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