[Elecraft] K2 Remote Power On/Off Ideas

[Brian - N5BCN]

Hello all,

I've successfully set up my K2 for remote operation over the Internet using
Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) remote server and VoIP software (IP Sound for the
LAN, Skype for the Internet).

I'm now researching ideas on how to remotely switch on and off the Power
Supply to the K2 and/or the K2 itself.  I suppose the K2 could be left
switched "on" and simply cycle the power supply.  The computer itself can be
powered up using the "Wake On Lan (WOL)" feature and sending a "magic
packet" over the Internet.

There are power switches out there with built in ethernet cards that cost in
the $100-$200 USD range.  Tripp-Lite also makes a UPS system with an
optional network card that allows remote IP access to the power switches,
but it's a pricey solution.  Insteon has a whole range of home automation
products that are controlled either wirelessly, through a network, or
through the home's AC wiring (possibly an RF noise generator).

I'd love to hear from anybody that's done this and what their solution was.

73

N5BCN Brian



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