[Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 with iPhone/iDevice

[Mike KS7D]

Yes, adding streaming audio to the app is a goal down the road if there is enough user interest in these apps.

Mike, ks7d
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On Oct 3, 2011, at 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:

> 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
> 
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