[Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 with iPhone/iDevice

[Wayne Burdick]

Way cool, Mike! I'll be giving K3iConnect a try.

Are you also looking at streaming audio directly through your app so  
that Airfoil is not needed?

Wayne
N6KR

On Oct 3, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Michael Downs wrote:

> I have two apps in the Apple App Store that allow you to remotely  
> control your K3 using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. These apps  
> are free as I want to encourage those who are interested to try them  
> out and provide me feedback on any bugs discovered and enhancements  
> desired.
>
> The apps use two different approaches to communicate with the K3  
> from your iDevice. K3iConnect establishes an ad hoc network with a  
> wifi serial adapter that fits in the RS232 port on the K3. Thus, no  
> PC/Mac or cables are required and the K3 can be remotely controlled  
> from anywhere within 30+ feet of the radio.
>
> K3iNetwork uses your local WiFi network and PC/Mac to communicate  
> with the K3. In this case you need to have your K3 tethered to your  
> PC or Mac via an RS232 cable. The advantage here is that sound from  
> the K3 line out can be streamed to the iDevice with a third party  
> app such as Airfoil.
>
> Both apps will work with the P3.
>
> I have used these apps to carry on CW and data QSOs with other  
> amateurs. I think they are an exciting addition to the Elecraft  
> Mojo, but they also need the benefit of users ideas on how to make  
> them better. Also, maybe other iDevice or Android developers will be  
> inspired to develop their own apps to add even more capabilities.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Mike, ks7d