[Elecraft] K3: Remote Operating from Assisted Living

[Edward R Cole]

Starting a new topic but it was inspired from the 'K3/0 forum' topic.

I'm still thriving from my Alaskan Ham Home, but know someday 
(hopefully distant) we will be moving to assisted living and I'm just 
musing a bit how I can continue operating.  Most of those 
institutions to not permit ham antennas so I wondered how I could 
continue having a ham station.

Of course a remote station is an obvious solution, but if on meager 
funds (which assisted living will absorb) how to do it?

Our local ham club built a mobile emergency trailer a couple years 
back completely outfitted for multi-stations with dual voltage, 
propane heat, a couple bunks fold-out from one wall.  Basic trailer 
was one of the toy-mover models which got wired, insulated and 
interior wall and ceiling added plus a nice exterior signage.

That gave me an idea that maybe I could build my station into a 
similar trailer all interconnected for remote control using internet 
(maybe wifi).  And the trailer parked long-term with power (or solar 
panels) and an attached crank-up tower either at a storage lot or 
friendly ham (who has room - like a farm or ranch).  Thus all I would 
need is a computer and K3/0 in assisted living.  Might even have a 
separate trailer mounted dish for eme? Ha!

Any thoughts on this - any issues that one would face?

73, Ed - KL7UW
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