[Elecraft] OT: Remote Operating Question

[Don Wilhelm]

Jeff,

If you can set things up to control everything from the local shack computer
first, then you can use a remote computer control program to control the
shack computer.  I like UltraVNC (http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/) for
controlling a remote computer and viewing its desktop - I have not
investigated nor solved the problem of getting audio to and from the shack
to the laptop location, but some folks have suggested a VoIP based
connection would do the task.

For only PSK31 operation it is a lot easier because the audio link problem
does not have to be solved.  Ham Radio Deluxe is be a good choice for rig
control because it has PSK31 built in and UltraVNC will allow you to operate
the shack computer from the laptop.  The N4PY software also can be used for
rig control, but you will have to use something else for PSK31.

Bottom line - anything you can operate anything from the shack computer
screen and keyboard can be available to you on any remote computer through
UltraVNC (and it is freeware) - try it, you may like it.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I would like to be able to control a rig and run various digital modes
> remotely from my wireless network. I imagine a rig setup in the shack
> that I can access from my wireless laptop in the other part of the
> house. I'd like to be capable of running psk31 and other keyboard modes
> in this manner.
>
> I'm pretty certain that I have read about others doing this, but I have
> had no luck finding any online resources to explain how it is done.
>
> Any pointers to online or printed resources would be appreciated.
>
> 73,
> --
> Jeff, KE9V
> K2 #524
>