[Elecraft] K3/0 local site software

[Mitch Wolfson DJØQN]

Although I have also used Eltima's products in the past, they require a 
PC to be running at the remote location.

Therefore I highly recommend another method for remote stations: serial 
device servers. These small devices plug into the network and carry the 
serial ports over the internet with no problem (serial speeds are very 
slow). You install a driver (redirector) on your client side that 
installs a virtual COM port that in turn connects to the serial server 
device. Very easy to use and no PC needs to be running at the remote 
site. I use them for rotors, amplifiers, watt meters, etc.

They are available from a number of sources, but I usually buy Lantronix 
or Moxa servers on Ebay.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN

On 11.11.2013 14:32, Paul A DeFelice wrote:
> Prior to purchasing a K3/0 with the remote rig boxes, I had been using HRD.
> My accessory equipment (Alpha 87A, 2 rotor controllers, power meter, etc.)
> were handled by using the HRD Serial Port Client in conjunction with the 3rd
> party N8VB vCOM Virtual Serial Port Driver software. Unfortunately, the N8VB
> software is not compatible with Windows 8. I talked to Brandon at Elecraft
> (I can't say enough about Brandon and Elecraft support - it's just
> fantastic!) and he suggested that I take a look at the Eltima's Serial to
> Ethernet Connector software. This software seems to work fine and the setup
> isn't too difficult. For about $100.00 you get a license for 2 computers.
> When I'm running remote for an extended period of time, I have a desktop and
> a laptop with me. Eltima lets you uninstall and reinstall/register without
> limit but after 2 "cycles" you must contact customer support to switch
> machines. Can anyone suggest a Windows 8, 64 bit, compatible software
> similar to Eltima's Serial to Ethernet Connector without this limitation
> (maybe even freeware)?
>
>   
>
> 73,
> Paul K9NU
>
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