[Elecraft] K3 - remote control head

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

It should be technically feasible to use the "high-speed" protocol
that was developed for the RemoteRig solution to implement a remote
control head that talks over a serial connection to the K3. It'd
essentially be a K3/0 in a compact package, suitable for moving around
the desk, or mounting on a vehicle dashboard. The RR boxes wouldn't be
necessary for such short distances - just RS232 (although it'd need to
get power from somewhere too).

73,

    ~iain / N6ML


On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 5:13 AM, Mark Bayern <plcmark at gmail.com> wrote:
> How about: <http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm> ?  Uses
> an Ethernet connection between the remote and the transmitter.
>
> Mark  AD5SS
>
> On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie> wrote:
>> Bill,
>>      I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a
>> remote head.  This is a feature which has been requested in the past and I
>> think that Elecraft even had a prototype at one time but it died a death -
>> could be wrong on this last point.    I too have hoped for this feature as
>> implemented with the Orion II but Elecraft has supplied so much it is
>> churlish for me to look for more.    God, an improved AGC for CW, P3 SVGA
>> adapted for data modes - it is hard to keep up with Elecraft.    They are
>> such an unusual company in their close links to the customer base and
>> willingness to oblige when they can.   We are a fortunate bunch to have
>> chosen their product.
>>
>>      The hot keys software is supposed to implement some of what I want in a
>> remote control head but the confession is that I have not tried this yet.
>> Interaction with Micro keyer II or Wintest is my worry but I understand this
>> is not supposed to be a problem.
>>
>>             73 Doug EI2CN
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