[Elecraft] Remote operations with the K3 and K3/0 Mini

[Doug Person via Elecraft]

After having an interesting conversation with someone familiar with 
remoting the K3, I took the plunge.  Actually, I had concluded that the 
KX3 with all its accessories would satisfy my needs adequately and 
considering I have a few other good quality rigs, I heeded my wife's 
constant demand that I "downsize" my collection.  I think she also meant 
telescopes, oscilloscopes, remotely controlled aircraft, motorcycles, 
and computers.  I acquiesced.  I now only have one classic motorcycle. 
However, she still thinks 15 well accessorized Windows computers, 2 
decent Macs, 4 Android tablets, two iPads, and two good linux boxes is 
more than I need.  I've gotten to the point of "maybe".

If anyone can use a decent Windows desktop, get in touch off-list. I 
have about 10 I really should sell and I will do so for an extremely low 
price.  Some for the cost of shipping alone.  I would hate to throw out 
good quality computers and would rather see them go at bargain prices to 
a place where they will be useful for someone.

Back on subject, I actually sold my K-Line because we're moving to a 
town home and I thought that 500 watts wasn't going to get used and the 
KX3 the better choice of the "K" transceivers for space considerations.  
Then, a few email exchanges later, I realized that remote operations was 
really the best solution. Then, coincidentally, a list member posted a 
practically new K3, equipped the same as the one I sold for about the 
same price.  I bought it and ordered a K3/0 Mini.

I've never done this before and wonder if any list members have been 
operating the K3 and K3/0 Mini as a remote station arrangement.  I would 
be interested in the "Hints & Kinks" of getting this all working.

73, Doug -- K0DXV