[Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Dean L]

Does anyone have info about remote control of KX3/KX2?
I'm interested also...
In remote control of KX3, not opinions on social distancing.

73 all
Dean K2WW

On Wed, May 13, 2020, 17:36 Lyn Norstad <Lyn at lnainc.com> wrote:

> I can operate pretty much self-contained from home, and do so for
> statewide ARES exercises, where I serve as a designated OES in Illinois.
>
> I don't need outside electricity, phones, internet or repeaters.  I gather
> messages (ICS-2130) from field stations via VHF/UHF Simplex (mostly) with a
> little portable HF thrown in and relay to our State ECOM HQ in Springfield
> on 80 meters P2P.
>
> The distance is about 280 miles, and is just right for my "purpose
> designed" 80 meter EDZ antenna.
>
> 73
> Lyn, W0LEN
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Presley
> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:59 PM
> To: K2
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD
>
> I’ll comment briefly about what we’re doing but I don’t want this to
> morph into a discussion about what others may think or wish to do for FD.
> Remote operating is as likely in a disaster scenario as any other-all
> depends on your infrastructure and whether you rely on conventional
> internet access or other networks. Nothing wrong with home operation or
> solo portable either. Field day this year is what you choose to do
> comfortably and explore options to keep you safe. Our setup is designed for
> near total isolation and no close  contact with other operators. Oregon has
> strict guidelines that we’ll follow-so far we have the lowest rate of
> infection in the country and plan to keep it that way. Exploring remote
> operating will also benefit many hams that may not have access to larger
> antennas or quieter locations well beyond this particular event. If you
> want to know more about our plans I’m happy to discuss that off the
> reflector.
> So-what are options for remote control of the KX3 and KX2?
>
> Dan Presley 503-701-3871
> danpresley at me. com
> N7CQR at arrl.net
>
>
> > On May 12, 2020, at 19:20, Brian Hunt <huntinhmb at coastside.net> wrote:
> >
> > We usually set up FD at one of the state beaches here in NorCal but not
> this year. Parking is all closed off and no special event permits are being
> processed. We will have an individual effort also. I'll be running my KX2
> or K1 off the aux battery I pull from the Land Rover just like I would if
> the big one hits. CW only so no computer needed except for logging (which
> can run from mains power per the rules). Gonna be different!!
> >
> > GL all.
> >
> > 73,
> > Brian, K0DTJ
>
>
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