[Elecraft] Remote K2

[Richard Thorne]

Hi John:

I understand your concerncs.

I don't think qsk is going to be possible with any method due to the
latency.

I used to run a Kachina via the phone lines and there was a bit of
latency.  I also an ISDN line for the Kachina and there still was some
latency.

I'm using cable modems at both locations with the same ISP.  I ping my
system occaisionally and for the most part I get an average return time
of 15 to 25 milliseconds.  Even at that speed QSK would not be
practical.

Rich - N5ZC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Huffman" <hjohnc at core.com>
To: "Richard Thorne" <rmthorne at cox.net>; "Elecraft"
<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Remote K2


> Richard -
>
> Thanks for the info.  I'd like to avoid tcp/ip if I could because of
what I
> assume is the latency involved.  I want to operate a remote radio and
yet still
> want to have QSK CW.  Does your set-up allow QSK?
>
> I don't have an internet connection faster than dial-up and doubt I
could get
> anything better at a remote site.
>
> The latency may be an incorrect assumption on my part and I'd
appreciate being
> corrected.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> 73 de NA8M
> John
>
> > John:
> >
> > Check out http://www.trx-manager.com for rig control and
> > http://www.skype.com for audio.
> >
> > Both work great.  TRX Manager can be controlled over tcp-ip and
skype
> > does an excellent job with audio.  You really need a high speed
> > connection for it to work well.
> >
> > I'm currently running a TS-480 via remote and its almost plug and
play.
> > TRX will handle rotor control, cw and will give you full software
> > control of the K2.
> >
> > You will need a computer at both ends as Skype uses the sound card
to
> > get audio back and forth.
> >
> > One of these days when I build a K2 I will remote it also.
> >
> > Also check out N8LP's web site at
http://www.telepostinc.com/n8lp.html
> > he has quite a few good ideas with diagrams along with some
downloadable
> > software.
> >
> > I don't have any connection with the above links, I'm just a happy
user.
> > I've been running remote since the late 90's and this is the best
system
> > by far.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Rich - N5ZC
>