[Elecraft] Remote rig versus homebrew challenges

[Keith Heimbold]

I'm trying to figure out the best way to do remote and I'm really struggling with trying to homebrew remote with HRD and other application Skype included. I'm seriously considering spending $500 for getting the remoterig. I've been messing around with the programs for months I can't seem to get everything to work right. 

I'm using an i5 laptop with four gigs of RAM any USB to four serial port converter. HRD continuously locks up and digital modes I doesn't work for the rotator. Will transitioning to Remote rig take care of this issue or is something wrong with my configuration will not be resolved with Remote rig. At this point I just want something seamless to use that I can plug-and-play. With all the hours I spent on this I'm certainly utilized much time as I would spending for the remote rig. 

I like to know which model number I should purchase with PC control and eventually the KX3.

Thanks,

Keith
AG6AZ

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