Brian, I would suggest something like a parallel port control to close a relay on the output of the power supply to the K2. One example can be found at http://electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1601.htm and it includes software to run the parallel port outputs.
I have not played with one of these things before, but it sounds like it might be workable. 73, Don W3FPR Brian - N5BCN wrote: > Hello all, > > I've successfully set up my K2 for remote operation over the Internet using > Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) remote server and VoIP software (IP Sound for the > LAN, Skype for the Internet). > > I'm now researching ideas on how to remotely switch on and off the Power > Supply to the K2 and/or the K2 itself. I suppose the K2 could be left > switched "on" and simply cycle the power supply. The computer itself can be > powered up using the "Wake On Lan (WOL)" feature and sending a "magic > packet" over the Internet. > > There are power switches out there with built in ethernet cards that cost in > the $100-$200 USD range. Tripp-Lite also makes a UPS system with an > optional network card that allows remote IP access to the power switches, > but it's a pricey solution. Insteon has a whole range of home automation > products that are controlled either wirelessly, through a network, or > through the home's AC wiring (possibly an RF noise generator). > > I'd love to hear from anybody that's done this and what their solution was. > > 73 > > N5BCN Brian > > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
