If you know of a software Serial Device Server that costs less than $249
(www.taltech.com) perhaps you would provide a link?
I don't know if such a product would be safe to use via the Internet, as
distinct from a local network. You would also need to provide separately
for the audio feed.
My software (K2Net) tries to provide an integrated solution to this, but
unfortunately it needs more time spent on development than I am
currently able to spare, especially as it isn't something I have a great
personal need for.
--
Julian, G4ILO (RSGB, ARRL)
G4ILO's Shack: http://www.tech-pro.net/g4ilo
"Larry Phipps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:58:14 -0400
List-post: <mailto:[email protected]>
I'm not sure what K2Remote and K2Server are supposed to do, but if it's
that they allow network control of the rig, then you can already do that.
I have been controlling my TS850S for years over several network
connections using a device called a Serial Device Server. It can be
implemented in either
hardware or software, so you don't even necessarily need a computer at
the remote site.
I don't have a K2 yet, but I suspect it would work the same since K2
uses the basic Kenwood protocol. I control a lot of devices remotely
using this architecture including rotator, relays, A/D inputs, SteppIR
controller, etc. It will work with most serially controlled devices.
ARRL has accepted an article I wrote about implementing this capability
for future publication. There is more info on my website at
www.telepostinc.com/n8lp.html under the link "Remote Control of
Networked Station Equipment". The basic idea is that the server converts
serial ports to TCP ports at the remote site, and the client at the home
site converts the TCP ports into virtual com ports that any software can
access as though they were real.
You can also control the rig remotely using the remote telnet server in
TRX-Manager. TRX offers Master (home) and Slave (remote) options for
the two locations that can be tied together through a built in telnet
terminal.
73,
Larry N8LP
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