[Elecraft] K2 Remote Power On/Off Ideas

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

I would suggest something like a parallel port control to close a relay 
on the output of the power supply to the K2.  One example can be found at
http://electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1601.htm and it includes 
software to run the parallel port outputs.

I have not played with one of these things before, but it sounds like it 
might be workable.

73,
Don W3FPR
 
Brian - N5BCN wrote:
> 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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