[Elecraft] iPad as wired remote for Elecraft rig?

[Phil Hystad]

I was thinking of doing iPad connectivity to Ki equipment but instead of using the
connector cable, I would use Bluetooth.  I looked into bluetooth adapters for the
rigs.  Something you can plug right into the back of the K3 (or, maybe P3).

So, I found a number of them of varying prices from kit like things around $25 or so
to a variety in the $45 to $75 range and then even a few up around $120.  I have
not bought any yet since this is a project waiting for my retirement in August.

I also have not thought too much about the iPad side and that is something I need
to do.  These bluetooth adapters sometimes come with drivers for using in a
Windows computer where the connection shows up as a COM port.  But, I need to
experiment with what iOS gives me directly from a programming side of things
and see if this is even viable.  I should take the time to investigate that now
but I just have not had any time.

73, phil, K7PEH


On May 13, 2013, at 7:18 AM, Andrew Moore <andrew.nv1b at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've searched a lot and can't find the answer so I'm asking the group.
> 
> Is it possible to use the iPad as "detachable head" for a K2, K3 or KX3,
> using a direct connection (no Bluetooth / PC / wireless / Internet)?
> 
> I know the Apple Camera Connectivity Kit with some USB audio adapters give
> you a panadapter for the KX3 but I'm interested in very basic primary
> control (tuning, filters) and display (frequency) by sending and receiving
> commands via USB.
> 
> I have a feeling that when you connect the iPad to the KUSB via the the
> Camera Connectivity Kit, iOS will say "unsupported device," but I don't
> have a KUSB here - can anyone confirm?
> 
> Even so, is it possible to write an app to communicate with the rig in this
> setup, despite the lack of official support? I realize that won't have
> Apple's blessing but I'm interested in running this on my own device, not
> putting it in the store.
> 
> Thanks,
> Andrew, NV1B
> ..
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