[Ham-Computers] Some probably dumb questions

Thu, 13 Mar 2003 02:20:04 -0500

G'day Paul,

What is the distance between the control station and the remote station?

If its not far (less than 100 meters) I would go with a 10BaseT or 100BaseT
ethernet connection. If greater than 100 meters, but less than 412 meters
you can use 100BaseFX (Fibre-Optic).
If you really want to reach out you would have install your own single-mode
fibre shot, which can go for miles.

Since I am not sure of your requirements or limitations, this is about all
the help I can offer at the moment.

73,

de AA4BR - Bernie

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Paul R
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 19:37
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Subject: [Ham-Computers] Some probably dumb questions

Hello Ham Computer Gurus (from Melbourne Australia)

I am considering setting up a remote station hf ham radio station and I am
looking for some advice.

In particular:

I am looking to control my radio via the internet. I am concerned about
hackers however and enquire as to a decent firewall which could possibly
password protect the remote computer without disturbing audio streaming etc.

Alternately, is it possible to establish a connection to the remote
computer using a phone line and say 2 adsl modems at each end.

In other words have a high speed connection between 2 computers linked via
a phone line only with no internet connection??

My motivation to do this would be security (ie it is a closed system) and
reduced expense (ie don't require high speed internet connection at each
end).

Finally (and not quite computer related) what would be the best way to
power up and power off the equipment ( I understand there is some way to do
this via telephone - can you point me to some relevant web pages).

Any pointers you can give would be appreciated

Paul

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