I am working on remote control of my K3S in Data A mode. I was pleased to see
that a recent version of Win4K3 displays the ALC on transmit. I discovered
however that the mike gain control in Win4K3 does not control line in when
using Data A as it does on the radio but continues to control the
Will the mini be able to perform the same job the control head on a
Kenwood 480 does? Put the radio on a back shelf and only have a 2 deep
control panel to drag around the desk? Maybe a blank panel cover for the
K3 and a remote kit that will provide for this?
There are days when I am not
How about a detachable P3 display? The box takes up way too much space.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 4/29/2013 14:51, Bill wrote:
Will the mini be able to perform the same job the control head on a
Kenwood 480 does? Put the radio on a back shelf and only have a 2 deep
control panel to drag around the
I call that the SVGA option. :-) Of course, my display is a lot
larger than the P3, but it is better located so I almost never
look at the P3. Field day will be different of course.
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
On 4/29/13 at 8:41 AM, als...@nc.rr.com (Brian Alsop) wrote:
How about a detachable P3
Armchair copy OM!
73,
Josh W6XU
On 4/29/2013 7:51 AM, Bill wrote:
I can drag the control panel over to my recliner and put it on a TV tray.
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On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote:
Will the mini be able to perform the same job the control head on a
Kenwood 480 does? Put the radio on a back shelf and only have a 2 deep
control panel to drag around the desk? Maybe a blank panel cover for the K3
and a remote kit
Yes.
Eric
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On 4/29/2013 9:56 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:
On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote:
Will the mini be able to perform the same job the control head on a
Kenwood 480 does? Put the radio on a back shelf and only have a 2 deep
control panel to
:
The K3/0 should allow you to control a K3 over a RS232 connection,
which could be a fairly long cable (up to 50 feet, perhaps?),
Another very useful fact -- RS232 uses an unbalanced connection, and the
connection is NOT impedance-matched. That is, the source has a low
source impedance and
but I understand this
is not supposed to be a problem.
73 Doug EI2CN
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - remote
How about: http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm ? Uses
an Ethernet connection between the remote and the transmitter.
Mark AD5SS
On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote:
Bill,
I wonder if the Elecraft K3 has the I/O signals to easily implement a
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - remote control head
How about: http://www.elecraft.com/K3-Remote/k3_remote.htm ? Uses
an Ethernet connection between the remote
If what you are looking for is a multi-function remote tuning knob consider
using the Shuttle Pro 2 by Contour Design at
http://retail.contourdesign.com/
I've used this device in that role in my mobile contesting setup to control
the K3 which is in the rear of the vehicle and the operator is in
It should be technically feasible to use the high-speed protocol
that was developed for the RemoteRig solution to implement a remote
control head that talks over a serial connection to the K3. It'd
essentially be a K3/0 in a compact package, suitable for moving around
the desk, or mounting on a
I wonder if the K3's (K3/0) front panel will ever be available as a
stand alone device similar the Kenwood TS-480?
No big box behind the panel, just a line to the transceiver - which is
operated remote from where it is mounted on the side of my desk. It is
very handy to be able to move that
Bob,
That seems to confirm what I thought. Does anyone have any information on
this protocol? It would be great to get some specs even if they are
preliminary and/or incomplete - sure beats reverse engineering the thing,
especially since I only have one K3 :)
73, Thomas M0TRN
On 30 January 2012
Hi Elecraft list,
I have read about the new K3 remote protocol (that's supported natively in
the latest firmwares of the K3), and I want to implement my own remote
control solution. However I haven't been able to find any documentation on
the remote protocol anywhere (implemented in Linux with
Thomas,
If you are referring to the recent support for RemoteRig, the
description of that function can be found at the Elecraft website -
search on RemoteRig. Either the RemoteRig, or a communications link
to connect 2 K3s (the local K3 controls the remote K3) is what is
needed. What is
Don,
I was under the impression that a new protocol had been implemented in the
firmware, providing better performance and features for remote control
applications compared to the existing command set from the K3 Programmer's
Reference.
The approach of continuously polling all values and
There is no new protocol that I am aware of, just the RemoteRig support
implementation.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/30/2012 8:37 AM, Thomas Horsten wrote:
Don,
I was under the impression that a new protocol had been implemented in the
firmware, providing better performance and features for remote
So the new REMOTE mode of the K3 uses the normal K3 commands from the
Programmer's Reference to talk to the remote K3? I was sure I'd seen
somewhere that a better protocol had been devised for this.
Can anyone with such a setup verify if that's the case, possibly by
snooping on the link?
This is
From the changes notes for K3 firmware MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73, 12-2-2011:
REMOTE-RIG SUPPORT:
One K3 can now directly control another, with one acting as nothing
but a front panel. This remote rig mode provides a nearly perfect
emulation of the remote K3's display and controls. (Previously, front
I use Splashtop and HDR, it also streams your mic input while using HRD,
which VNC RDP don't.
Saves having to use skype for the audio side.
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HRD twice?
Brgds,
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From: Iain Haywood [via Elecraft]
To: David Windisch
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: K3: remote control
I use
Kevin Rock-2 wrote:
Plus it is only a few chips on a board to get the job done. Firmware is
dead simple too. Simple solution, why hasn't anyone built it yet?
Kevin. KD5ONS
Quite like the solution you can get here I would say, notice the solution
showing a K2/K3 at the remote rig
Hi, all concerned:
In the next 6 months, I'll be going from having a competitive station to . .
. heavysigh . . . an in-law suite which will likely have HOAs and
restrictive covenants, somewhere in or near Jacksonville FL.
I am interested in remotely controlling a K3 over the 'net, as simply as
Hi Dave,
That remote USB device looks interesting. I'm not sure, however, that it
will work over the Internet. I think its intended for use on a local network
I looked at the manual and saw nothing about how you would find the device
from a remote computer via the Internet. That is to say what
http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=465
73
Paul
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perhaps easier to consider The remoteRig box that allows
you to remote your rig with a single box
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956
cheers
- Wim
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I think what you want is port forwarding to get through the router
firewall and specify the fixed IP address. In my Belkin router it is
under Firewall Virtual servers.
You specify the private (local) IP address (which will be 192.168.2.*)
and port number as well as the fixed IP and port that is
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From: Alan Bloom
Date: 7/5/2011 1:29:22 PM
To: Mike WA8BXN
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; David Windisch
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: remote control
I think what you want is port forwarding to get through the router
Firewall and specify the fixed IP address. In my Belkin router
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: remote control
I think what you want is port forwarding to get through the router
Firewall and specify the fixed IP address. In my Belkin router it is
Under Firewall Virtual servers.
You specify the private (local) IP address (which
The best solution is to use a static IP address at the remote station.
My ISP offers a package of 8 addresses for an extra monthly charge. You
pick one of them and tell the router to use that address. That way the
computer at the control point can always connect to the same address to
access the
Perhaps I'm overlooking something obvious. In the case of the K3, what
would comprise the user interface at the operating end in absence of a
computer?
73,
Dick - KA5KKT
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Dave,
perhaps easier to consider The remoteRig box that allows
you to remote your rig with a single
Yes, you do need a computer at the operating end. However it is really
nice not to need one at the radio end. If the computer crashes you
really don't want to have to drive to the mountaintop to reset it. Also
having a computer running 14/7 can waste a lot of power. The computer
at the
Thanks, Alan.
The eHam link referenced in Win's post was for a unit not requiring a
computer at the operating position. I suppose that is for units that have
remote heads.
Perhaps Elecraft will consider a remote head for the K3 and/or other/future
rigs.
73,
Dick - KA5KKT
On 7/5/2011 2:27 PM, Alan Bloom wrote:
Yes, you do need a computer at the operating end. However it is really
nice not to need one at the radio end. If the computer crashes you
really don't want to have to drive to the mountaintop to reset it. Also
having a computer running 14/7 can waste a
Don,
It is not a good idea to just remove the power from the K3 - just like
a computer, it needs to power down gracefully and store some things for
the next time it is powered up.
The K3 does feature a Remote Power On input that can be used to turn it
on. To turn it off remotely, one can
Instead of a full blown computer at the remote site why not just design an
app for an Ethernut board? If you have IP access to the site then the
Ethernut board can run the K3 from firmware. Set the watchdog timer so if
there are any glitches it times out and resets the board. Send the
On 7/5/2011 2:29 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
A dedicated controller *could* be designed to serve in place of the
computer at the remote end, although that would take too much effort
IMHO for a one-off installation.
www.hamstack.com
I know George and John very well [but have no financial interest
I shudder when an engineer or programmer says that. The a day never
happens, and the or two is always a gross underestimate. ;-)
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On 7/5/2011 2:49 PM, Kevin Rock wrote:
Fairly simple
Seems to me that with all the recurring interest in remote operation that pops
up here and, with the number of people that are thinking about remote as a way
to retire to a radio restricted QTH and still get on the radio, that a direct
ethernet hook up like the Omni VII has would be a great
Plus it is only a few chips on a board to get the job done. Firmware is
dead simple too. Simple solution, why hasn't anyone built it yet?
Kevin. KD5ONS
On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:57:19 -0700, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com
wrote:
Seems to me that with all the recurring interest in
I think this may interest some of you...provides for its own IP with no
computer and contains the required FCC (if you're a US ham) for failsafe
operation...
http://www.glentekcorp.com/
73 de Greg-N4CC
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This would be somewhat advanced, but I'm thinking that with a router
capable of running OpenWRT (a Linux distribution for embedded hardware)
that a Perl script run as a cron job could query a site like
http://www.displaymyip.com/ , scrape the page, and email the IP address
every few hours. In
* On 2011 05 Jul 17:58 -0500, Rick Prather wrote:
I would visualize an internal modem board like Ten-Tec does in the VII that
can be assigned it's own IP address and connected directly to the Internet
without a computer at the remote location. This would be an option, so not
required if
On 7/5/2011 4:00 PM, Kevin Rock wrote:
Plus it is only a few chips on a board to get the job done. Firmware is
dead simple too. Simple solution, why hasn't anyone built it yet?
Oooh and the phrase, only a few chips on a board. I'll skip over the
dead simple.
Forgive me folks, but I got
I have replaced a TS-480 with a K3 at W7DXX Remote. The remote base
software was built for a Kenwood but works in almost every way with the
K3. One major exception is that with the K3 I have no remote S-meter
reading. Both Kenwood and the K3 use SM; for the reading and I cannot
understand
I'm setting up my station to be able to remotely operate from the office (yes
from work!). I have a web power switch that allows me to turn equipment on and
off via the internet. But it appears that isn't the recommended method for the
K3.
The K3 manual?has a reference to turning the radio's
Art,
It looks like you have a pc at the remote site. What you need is a
parallel relay board, like this one:
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/elec/ck1601.htm . Wire up
one of the relays to the remote on pin of the K3. You will find out
that most cpu's will trigger all the
Larry et al,
On 4 Mar 2008 at 9:40, Larry Phipps wrote:
You can create a one plug by buying a serial device server from
someone like Lantronix or Digi for the control portion of the link. It
connects to the K3 serial port, and converts it into an ethernet port,
which can be plugged into a
ab2tc wrote:
Hi,
Be careful what you ask for; you might get it. When the Ten-tec Omni 7 was
announced with an Ethernet port offering direct Internet access, I thought
it was a wonderful development.
If you really want to go high end, include an optical Ethernet
interface. Wired ethernet
Some Linksys wireless routers have two serial ports at logic level
on the PCB. Linksys firmware doesn't support them. Install OpenWRT
and add a couple of level shifters and a mundane router becomes very
versatile.
Versions 1 to 4 of the WRT54G are compatible with OpenWRT and
so is the one I
I agree and in so-doing will put more effort into a better product, better
prices, etc
From: G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why does it need to be in the radio? Do people really want an
interference-generating network interface inside the case of the K3?
Surely it is not beyond the
Hi,
Be careful what you ask for; you might get it. When the Ten-tec Omni 7 was
announced with an Ethernet port offering direct Internet access, I thought
it was a wonderful development. But a year later, after following the
activity on their Yahoo group, I am not so sure anymore. Remember, the
Hi everyone,
Can any of you tell me what, if any, possibilities exist for remote control of
the K3? Seems like there's been some discussion about it, but I subscribe to
the Digest reflector mode and frequently delete a digest forgetting to copy and
save a particular post of interest.
Just
At the moment remote control is via the RS232 (COM port) connector, you will
eventually be able to control all aspects of the radio. For audio there are
various solutions available already.
An Ethernet connector / solution has not been suggested so far.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
I believe Tree, N6TR, is already remoting the K3 using Ham Radio Delux. I
think you can
also use TRX Manager.
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73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
K3#0009 and 0319
On Mon Mar 3 9:52 , STEPHEN W BANKS sent:
Hi everyone,
Can any of you tell me what, if any,
You might want to go to elecraft.com, click on email list and then
search the reflector archives. Probably find exactly what you need that way.
Jerry W4UK
At 12:52 PM 3/3/2008, STEPHEN W BANKS wrote:
Hi everyone,
Can any of you tell me what, if any, possibilities exist for remote
control of
I vote YES for an Ethernet connector
Carry-on
Bill Harris w7kxb
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Control...
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:14:20 +0100
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At the moment remote control is via the RS232 (COM port
Maybe option to stop TX unless keepalive CAT command received in the last x
seconds. While sending the software could send a keepalive message, maybe
(for much later) power down radio as well (assumption is that internet
connection lost).
Also the ability to disable TX via a hardware jumper -
On Monday 30 April 2007 00:56:51 wayne burdick wrote:
Menu entry; max timeout still TBD. Suggestions?
Sec. 97.213 Telecommand of an amateur station.
(b) Provisions are incorporated to limit transmission by the station
to a period of no more than 3 minutes in the event of malfunction in the
After listening to the BS7H pile on 20m's today I was reminded that the
receiver in my 480 is not all that great. Even with the 500hz crystal
filter installed, there were all kinds of artifacts from strong stations
transmitting up a few khz. So the K3 has grabbed my attention. A
couple of
On Apr 29, 2007, at 1:17 PM, Richard Thorne wrote:
After listening to the BS7H pile on 20m's today I was reminded that
the receiver in my 480 is not all that great. Even with the 500hz
crystal filter installed, there were all kinds of artifacts from
strong stations transmitting up a few
Speaking of remote control, does the K3 have a watchdog timer to stop
transmission after 3 minutes or some adjustable delay?
Larry N8LP
wayne burdick wrote:
On Apr 29, 2007, at 1:17 PM, Richard Thorne wrote:
After listening to the BS7H pile on 20m's today I was reminded that
the receiver
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