[Elecraft] K3: remote control

[Kevin Rock]

Plus it is only a few chips on a board to get the job done.  Firmware is  
dead simple too.  Simple solution, why hasn't anyone built it yet?
    Kevin.  KD5ONS


On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:57:19 -0700, Rick Prather <k6limaecho at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> Seems to me that with all the recurring interest in remote operation  
> that pops up here and, with the number of people that are thinking about  
> remote as a way to retire to a radio restricted QTH and still get on the  
> radio, that a direct ethernet hook up like the Omni VII has would be a  
> great addition to the K3.
>
> I would visualize an internal modem board like Ten-Tec does in the VII  
> that can be assigned it's own IP address and connected directly to the  
> Internet without a computer at the remote location.  This would be an  
> option, so not required if someone isn't interested in remote operation  
> - unlike TT.
>
> Of course, this can be done now with the Remoterig set up but for a  
> healthy cost.  Whereas, the direct ethernet connection with appropriate  
> software (like TT's One Plug) would be easier, neater and a lot cheaper.
>
> Rick
> K6LE