[Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Hi Dick,

Which address did you write to at support and when were the emails sent? We try to respond to --all- support emails. (Though it can take a day or more if we are receiving a lot of emails and calls.) Sometimes there is a typo in the support address used by the user which can also block it from getting to us. Other times we have seen our replies get caught in the customer's spam filter. 

Also, if anyone emails support and does not get a response, please email sales at elecraft.com to let them know. You can also call us on the phone is all else fails. We're here to help.
In any case, I'll talk to our support team about this Monday.

Regards,

Eric
elecraft.com
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On Mar 9, 2013, at 8:54 AM, "Dick Diddams" <dickdiddams at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my
> application can't be done'.  Also, my questions are most likely "outside"
> the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided.  
> 
> 
> 
> Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with
> needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net)
> 
> 
> 
> The questions asked K3 Support: 
> 
> "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this
> application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a
> distance of 200- to 250-ft?  My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station
> operation via cable"
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> 
> 
> 
> "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request
> direction where to locate articles."
> 
> 
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> 
> "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd
> regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?"
> 
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> 
> The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located
> about 200-ft from the house.  The remote station is in an insulated climate
> controlled room (inside a barn).  The remote operating location has 100-amp
> 240-volt service.     
> 
> 
> 
> As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the
> Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able
> to have full CW break-in.  My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up
> to 40 WPM.  Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating
> remote.  If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use
> when operating remote?
> 
> 
> 
> My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet
> for the remote operation.
> 
> 
> 
> If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote
> operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and
> what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling
> price?
> 
> 
> 
> When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous
> communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder
> until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book.
> Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your
> address will be added to the Address Book.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, Dick - W7QHE
> 
> dickdiddams at earthlink.net
> 
> 
> 
> PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions -
> possibly, the questions were not phrased properly!
> 
> 
> 
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