[Elecraft] K3 remote control

[kz5d at aol.com]

I'm setting up my station to be able to remotely operate from the office (yes from work!). I have a web power switch that allows me to turn equipment on and off via the internet. But it appears that isn't the recommended method for the K3.

The K3 manual?has a reference to turning the radio's power on and off remotely by grounding pin 7 on the ACC connector.Then the manual states that the controller must send the K3 a "PS0" remote control command via the RS232 interface. Then deactivate the POWER ON signal.

Has anyone had any experience in doing this? In particular, what is the basic code to send the 'PS0" mentioned?

Any other tips for operating the K3 remotely would be appreciated. 

I'm using HRD on my home computer to control the K3 and access that computer over the internet with Log Me In on my laptop to control the home computer.

Thanks. 

73 de Art KZ5D