[Elecraft] K3: remote control

Don Nelson n0ye at comcast.net
Tue Jul 5 16:52:00 EDT 2011


On 7/5/2011 2:27 PM, Alan Bloom wrote:
> Yes, you do need a computer at the operating end.  However it is really
> nice not to need one at the radio end.  If the computer crashes you
> really don't want to have to drive to the mountaintop to reset it.  Also
> having a computer running 14/7 can waste a lot of power.  The computer
> at the operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.
>
> Alan N1AL
>
If you put an IP addressable power strip on the mountain top, you can 
remotely turn the computer/radio/etc. on and off at will. This can save 
power. This can give you a remote method for resetting the computer. 
This can be another way of turning off the radio.

Don, N0YE



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