[Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 with iPhone/iDevice

[Bill Brooks]

Mike,

Wow. Steve Jobs would have been proud. Just pointed out to the XYL I can sit
in the den
with the ballgame on, IPad in hand and work a little RTTY.

This is just cool.

Thanks, Mike.

Bill, KE5OG



On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Mike KS7D <ks7d at verizon.net> wrote:

> Yes, adding streaming audio to the app is a goal down the road if there is
> enough user interest in these apps.
>
> Mike, ks7d
> EL87uu
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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