[Elecraft] iPad as wired remote for Elecraft rig?

[Mike Heitmann]

Hi Andrew,

Apple is pretty restrictive with what / who / how the USB and Bluetooth 
Interfaces get used in iOS. As a result, not much has been developed for the 
wired or bluetooth interface for iPad/iPhone, WiFi, however,  is another story. 
I've been happily using  the HamLog app with two devices: the Pigtail and the 
Piglet, with my KX3. It works very well. 


The Pigtail or Piglet device (you only need one of the two) connects to your KX3 
serial port and creates a  "virtual serial cable" to the KX3. The HamLog app 
talks to the KX3 via an "adhoc" type  WiFi connection providing rig control and 
logging capability. 


It works great in the field for portable operations, and when I get home I can 
export the HamLog adif contact log file,  then upload the file to my main 
logging program on the PC in my shack.

Take a look at:
http://pignology.net/
 And some of the demo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXeqeV5-8TI

Mike, N0SO


----- Original Message ----
From: Andrew Moore <andrew.nv1b at gmail.com>
To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 9:18:33 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] iPad as wired remote for Elecraft rig?

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)?