[Elecraft] Using the K3 remote

[Don Nelson]

Rick and others,

I use a power strip accessible via Ethernet. This power strip has an IP 
address and can be accessed independently from everything else in the 
remote radio system. I access this power strip to reset the PC if it has 
gone off the rails. I use this power strip to power cycle the radio if 
need be. The power strip may be a way to power cycle the K3 because of 
its power issues (I am using another brand radio for remote use). And I 
use this power strip to disable the remote radio system for security 
reasons.

Don N0YE



On 12/18/2013 2:58 AM, Rick Bates wrote:
> I'm cheap.  I don't throw things away until they are beyond any reasonable
> use plus I like toys.  So here is how I run my K3 remotely:
>
> I have an old laptop for the shack computer.  It runs HRD, has a four port
> USB-Serial cable and wifi to the home LAN.  It takes only a little power,
> doesn't cost much to run (but I'll have to upgrade it to Win7 soon).
>
> Via HRD, I have full control of the K3 (the next version of HRD will even
> improve this).  By using a SignaLink USB for radio audio, I don't ever worry
> about OS noises being transmitted.  SLUSB=radio, OS=laptop speakers
>
> I can run the basic K3 via HRD at home or while away (remote); even from
> another computer in the house.  BO-ring since I have the KPA500 and KAT500
> as well.  So;
..........
  In the event that there is a power failure, someone has to have 
physical access to the station to turn the K3 power back on. I'm working 
on this (use an alarm or tickle the ACC line for now). That someone also 
makes a pass through the house to water plants, grab the papers etc.


.............
  While there are other ways to go remote, most of this was 'free' 
(since I owned it or it WAS free software) and it is pretty darned cool 
stuff; sometimes being a nerd is pretty awesome. Merry Christmas, Rick 
wa6nhc