[Elecraft] Fwd: Can KPA500 Operate Remotely?

[a45wg]

Jacl,
	I have just knocked up a web based KPA Control program.

	I need about another 5-7 days to document and to test, and then I can post how too.

You would need 

	a)	Remote Shack
	b)	KPA 500 in remote shack
	c)	Network connection with a public IP Address to remote shack
	d)	Small PC/Raspberry/Laptop etc
	e)	Python 3 Ecosystem
	

I already do this for my rotator, so using an iPad standing on the roof I can control my antenna, which has saved countless trips up and down the stairs. Same principle for the KPA. 

I have the full Elecraft command set for the KPA 500 available as a web page.

If you are interested please drop me a PM… and I will link you to my web-page which details how this can be accomplished.

Regards

	Tim, A45WG


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Mike va3mw <va3mw at portcredit.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can KPA500 Operate Remotely?
> Date: June 7, 2017 at 7:35:23 PM GMT+4
> To: "k5aj at gmx.com" <k5aj at gmx.com>, "Charles R. Tropp via Elecraft" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 
> Yes
> 
> Many options 
> 
> You can use an rs232 cable connected to a rs232/USB adapter on your desk computer. 
> 
> You can do IP, but you'll need a computer at the amp end and the operator end and use a LAN in between. 
> 
> You can also do serial over ip to your computer at the operator end with a rpi running ser2net or a serial over ip interface box. 
> 
> I control mine from a hundred miles away. 
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
>> On Jun 7, 2017, at 10:08 AM, "k5aj at gmx.com <mailto:k5aj at gmx.com>" <k5aj at gmx.com <mailto:k5aj at gmx.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,  Can a KPA500 be operated remotely, for example, in a different room from the operator?
>> Specifically would such remote operations be possible via USB cable or additional hardware,
>> or even via IP using additional hardware on the amplifier side.
>> The need is to be able to switch remotely between standby and oper.  Ultimately this might
>> allow both a flex radio and KPA500 to be separated from the operator.
>> Thanks very much,
>> Jack
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