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k0wa@swbell.net

Ethernet to Serial Converter

Has anyone played around with an Ethernet to Serial Converter and the K3? I am not sure how it would interface, but there are such devices. Programming might be a challenge, but you could give your K3 and IP address

Lee
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Matt Zilmer

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

I'm using one of these
http://search.bb-elec.com/?s=&q=ES1A
with no problem.

Enet / Serial is not as fast as USB / Serial however.

Good Luck and 73,
matt W6NIA
K3 #24

On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:20 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

>
>
>Has anyone played around with an Ethernet to Serial Converter and the K3? I am not sure how it would interface, but there are such devices. Programming might be a challenge, but you could give your K3 and IP address
>
>Lee
>K0WA
>
>
>In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine?
>
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Jim Brown-10

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

Interesting. B&B is a very good vendor. Have you tried this sending
CW on DTR and/or PTT on RTS?

Jim K9YC

>I'm using one of these
>http://search.bb-elec.com/?s=&q=ES1A
>with no problem.

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Ken Alexander-2

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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Interesting. I just found out about these the other day and was about to ask here about them.

http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56

73 - Ken

--- On Thu, 12/10/09, Lee Buller <[hidden email]> wrote:

From: Lee Buller <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:41 PM

Has anyone played around with an Ethernet to Serial Converter and the K3? I am not sure how it would interface, but there are such devices. Programming might be a challenge, but you could give your K3 and IP address

Lee
K0WA

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Jim Brown-10

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

The Glentek website needs some work. It's harder than it should be to figure out what this stuff
does and what it costs.

On the other hand, the B&B site lists another very interesting Ethernet to RS232 product. Only $99,
it runs on 12VDC. While a wall wart is included, the fact that it runs on 12VDC makes it easy to
power from a typical ham station that runs on 12V. Software compatibility is listed for W2K, XP, and
Vista.

http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/ESP211-232-xx-2509ds.pdf

One caution -- it's listed as FCC Part 15 Class A (higher RF emissions).

There's also a version for EU and UK power (probably nothing a wall wart for 240V and EU/UK plug).

73,

Jim K9YC

On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:39 -0800 (PST), Ken Alexander wrote:

>Interesting. I just found out about these the other day and was about to ask here about them.

>http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56

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wb5tuf

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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I have used Digiport products in commercial applications and they work great.

I haven't tried them for rig control.

http://www.digi.com/products/serialservers/portserverii.jsp#overview

Glenn

-----Original Message-----

>From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>Sent: Dec 10, 2009 12:28 PM
>To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
>
>The Glentek website needs some work. It's harder than it should be to figure out what this stuff
>does and what it costs.
>
>On the other hand, the B&B site lists another very interesting Ethernet to RS232 product. Only $99,
>it runs on 12VDC. While a wall wart is included, the fact that it runs on 12VDC makes it easy to
>power from a typical ham station that runs on 12V. Software compatibility is listed for W2K, XP, and
>Vista.
>
>http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/ESP211-232-xx-2509ds.pdf
>
>One caution -- it's listed as FCC Part 15 Class A (higher RF emissions).
>
>There's also a version for EU and UK power (probably nothing a wall wart for 240V and EU/UK plug).
>
>73,
>
>Jim K9YC
>
>On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:39 -0800 (PST), Ken Alexander wrote:
>
>>Interesting. I just found out about these the other day and was about to ask here about them.
>
>>http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56
>
>
>
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Ken Alexander-2

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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There seems to be more information on this EBay page where somebody is selling them. That's where I first noticed them, and thought it seemed like a good idea to not require a computer. I don't know if the seller is Glentek or not.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/LAN-Internet-Remote-for-ICOM-Elecraft-KENWOOD-YAESU_W0QQitemZ250511870293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53abc955

They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which appeals to me. Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think I know enough about network communication to make the thing work.

73 - Ken

--- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:

> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
> To: "Elecraft List" <[hidden email]>
> Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:28 PM
> The Glentek website needs some work.
> It's harder than it should be to figure out what this stuff
>
> does and what it costs.
>
> On the other hand, the B&B site lists another very
> interesting Ethernet to RS232 product. Only $99,
> it runs on 12VDC. While a wall wart is included, the fact
> that it runs on 12VDC makes it easy to
> power from a typical ham station that runs on 12V. Software
> compatibility is listed for W2K, XP, and
> Vista.
>
> http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/ESP211-232-xx-2509ds.pdf
>
> One caution -- it's listed as FCC Part 15 Class A (higher
> RF emissions).
>
> There's also a version for EU and UK power (probably
> nothing a wall wart for 240V and EU/UK plug).
>
> 73,
>
> Jim K9YC
>
> On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:39 -0800 (PST), Ken Alexander
> wrote:
>
> >Interesting. I just found out about these the
> other day and was about to ask here about them.
>
> >http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56
>
>
>
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Julian, G4ILO

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

Ken Alexander-2 wrote

There seems to be more information on this EBay page where somebody is selling them.

They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which appeals to me. Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think I know enough about network communication to make the thing work.

Hmm. It's probably some sort of embedded computer. I don't know why they didn't go the whole hog and use one with a built-in sound card so you could have two-way audio streaming as well. Perhaps next year's model will do that...

Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222 KX3 #110
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

In reply to this post by Ken Alexander-2

Ken,

If you already have a home network set up, adding another ethernet
device is like 'falling off a log' - just plug and play, and you can
access it from anywhere on the network. Setup will through a browser,
but once the device is configured, it should look just like any other
'computer' or device on the network. Whether it is usable or not
depends on your software application - if it can send through a TCP/IP
connection, then it can access the device (and the K3), but if the
application only supports serial communication, you are out of luck.

If you do not have a home network (assuming you have more than one
computer), you might want to try setting up a network between the
computers first to get some experience with how that is done - it is not
hard, but there is a learning curve for the uninitiated.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ken Alexander wrote:
> There seems to be more information on this EBay page where somebody is selling them. That's where I first noticed them, and thought it seemed like a good idea to not require a computer. I don't know if the seller is Glentek or not.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.ca/LAN-Internet-Remote-for-ICOM-Elecraft-KENWOOD-YAESU_W0QQitemZ250511870293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53abc955
>
> They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which appeals to me. Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think I know enough about network communication to make the thing work.
>
> 73 - Ken
>
>
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Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:12:41 -0600 (GMT-06:00), [hidden email]
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If you already have a home network for Windows computers you can run
any rig control software remotely using Remote Desk Top. I use it to
access the computers and servers on my network here at home.

Tom, N5GE

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>I have used Digiport products in commercial applications and they work great.
>
>I haven't tried them for rig control.
>
>http://www.digi.com/products/serialservers/portserverii.jsp#overview
>
>
>Glenn
>
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David Gilbert

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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The eBay seller is shown as WA9MVZ and QRZ.com says he is now KS9O,
Frederick Glenn. That sure sounds like it would be Glentek.

He sounds pretty busy, but I suspect that an email to him would get
answers to any questions.

73,
Dave AB7E

Ken Alexander wrote:

> There seems to be more information on this EBay page where somebody is selling them. That's where I first noticed them, and thought it seemed like a good idea to not require a computer. I don't know if the seller is Glentek or not.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.ca/LAN-Internet-Remote-for-ICOM-Elecraft-KENWOOD-YAESU_W0QQitemZ250511870293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53abc955
>
> They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which appeals to me. Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think I know enough about network communication to make the thing work.
>
> 73 - Ken
>
>
> --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
>> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
>> To: "Elecraft List" <[hidden email]>
>> Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:28 PM
>> The Glentek website needs some work.
>> It's harder than it should be to figure out what this stuff
>>
>> does and what it costs.
>>
>> On the other hand, the B&B site lists another very
>> interesting Ethernet to RS232 product. Only $99,
>> it runs on 12VDC. While a wall wart is included, the fact
>> that it runs on 12VDC makes it easy to
>> power from a typical ham station that runs on 12V. Software
>> compatibility is listed for W2K, XP, and
>> Vista.
>>
>> http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/ESP211-232-xx-2509ds.pdf
>>
>> One caution -- it's listed as FCC Part 15 Class A (higher
>> RF emissions).
>>
>> There's also a version for EU and UK power (probably
>> nothing a wall wart for 240V and EU/UK plug).
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Jim K9YC
>>
>> On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:39 -0800 (PST), Ken Alexander
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Interesting. I just found out about these the
>>>
>> other day and was about to ask here about them.
>>
>>
>>> http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56
>>>
>>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

In reply to this post by Julian, G4ILO

> Hmm. It's probably some sort of embedded computer. I don't
> know why they didn't go the whole hog and use one with a
> built-in sound card so you could have two-way audio streaming
> as well.

No, it's not an embedded computer. It is a board level Ethernet
to Serial module mounted to a purpose built "motherboard" that
provides the power and transceiver interface circuits for amateur
use.

He does offer another product that includes a VoIP interface
that will link the mic and speaker to the Ethernet router in
the same box as the Ethernet to Serial interface. That's most
of the way there ... though you would still need to use soft-
ware like HRD to TRX Manager to control the transceiver and
need to be able to reflect the VoIP to a soundcard for digital
modes.

There are similar Ethernet to USB devices (uBOX series) that
will handle either sound or control but not both in the same
interface. The problem with USB interfaces is that the standards
for data and multimedia do not coexist well on a single device
(Ethernet to USB) because of the differences in data rates,
packet sizes, etc. and problems packing that data in IP.
BTW, microHAM have investigated "remoting" microKEYER II
and MK2R+ using the uBOX but the "mixed media" issues are not
something that can be overcome at this time. Again, one would
need two interfaces and a router to stand a reasonable chance
of making everything work.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO
> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:35 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
>
>
>
>
>
> Ken Alexander-2 wrote:
> >
> > There seems to be more information on this EBay page where
> somebody is
> > selling them.
> >
> > They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which
> appeals to
> > me.
> > Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think
> I know enough
> > about network communication to make the thing work.
> >
> >
>
> Hmm. It's probably some sort of embedded computer. I don't
> know why they didn't go the whole hog and use one with a
> built-in sound card so you could have two-way audio streaming
> as well. Perhaps next year's model will do that...
>
> -----
> Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
> * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com
> * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
> * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
>
> --
> View this message in context:
> http://n2.nabble.com/Ethernet-to-Serial-Converter-tp4146321p41

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Ken Alexander-2

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

OK, this is SLOWLY starting to come together for me (as most things do). I see they also sell the interface with the Voip feature included. Is that Voip connection going to be good enough to use PSK-31? I guess that'll depend on the quality of the connection. The big question is how do I send CW?

73 - Ken

--- On Fri, 12/11/09, Joe Subich, W4TV <[hidden email]> wrote:

> From: Joe Subich, W4TV <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
> To: "'Julian, G4ILO'" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
> Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 2:28 AM
>
>
> > Hmm. It's probably some sort of embedded computer. I
> don't
> > know why they didn't go the whole hog and use one with
> a
> > built-in sound card so you could have two-way audio
> streaming
> > as well.
>
> No, it's not an embedded computer. It is a board
> level Ethernet
> to Serial module mounted to a purpose built "motherboard"
> that
> provides the power and transceiver interface circuits for
> amateur
> use.
>
> He does offer another product that includes a VoIP
> interface
> that will link the mic and speaker to the Ethernet router
> in
> the same box as the Ethernet to Serial interface.
> That's most
> of the way there ... though you would still need to use
> soft-
> ware like HRD to TRX Manager to control the transceiver and
>
> need to be able to reflect the VoIP to a soundcard for
> digital
> modes.
>
> There are similar Ethernet to USB devices (uBOX series)
> that
> will handle either sound or control but not both in the
> same
> interface. The problem with USB interfaces is that
> the standards
> for data and multimedia do not coexist well on a single
> device
> (Ethernet to USB) because of the differences in data rates,
>
> packet sizes, etc. and problems packing that data in
> IP.
> BTW, microHAM have investigated "remoting" microKEYER II
> and MK2R+ using the uBOX but the "mixed media" issues are
> not
> something that can be overcome at this time. Again,
> one would
> need two interfaces and a router to stand a reasonable
> chance
> of making everything work.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [hidden email]
>
> > [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO
> > Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:35 PM
> > To: [hidden email]
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ken Alexander-2 wrote:
> > >
> > > There seems to be more information on this EBay
> page where
> > somebody is
> > > selling them.
> > >
> > > They seem to be targeting their device to
> amateurs, which
> > appeals to
> > > me.
> > > Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I
> don't think
> > I know enough
> > > about network communication to make the thing
> work.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Hmm. It's probably some sort of embedded computer. I
> don't
> > know why they didn't go the whole hog and use one with
> a
> > built-in sound card so you could have two-way audio
> streaming
> > as well. Perhaps next year's model will do that...
> >
> > -----
> > Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
> > * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com
> > * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
> > * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> > http://n2.nabble.com/Ethernet-to-Serial-Converter-tp4146321p41
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KK7P

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

See < URL:http://new.remoterig.com/en/index.htm >

Their solution includes data and audio over Ethernet. They also mention
support for CW.

I've never tried the product, but it looks intriguing...

73,

Lyle KK7P
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Tom-5

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

Lyle,

I have tried out a pair of these, and hope to have them in service
real soon. A pair of boxes is around $ 400 US, and has bi-directional
audio, two (2) sets of rs-232 and built in PTT contact closure. That
dedicated PTT is very nice as with most remote base operations you have
to keep clicking on the PTT buttons on the remote screen to assert PTT.
I prefer a hand or foot switch.
I have a K3 that sits about 14 miles away from my house, that is the
highest point around, just for a 6 meter ssb remote base. I have a M2 5
element beam up 40 feet, and that hill puts that antenna 350 feet above
my head. I use HRD and TRX for remote control.

With the RemoteRig box, (each box is the size of a packet TNC), you
do not really need a PC at the remote site. I still will, as I decode
the digital signals there (FSK411/wsjt etc). Once I have the boxes in
place, I will report more on them. But the price/benefit ratio is very
good. And they work very well with the K3, which is the important part!

Lyle Johnson wrote:

> See < URL:http://new.remoterig.com/en/index.htm >
>
> Their solution includes data and audio over Ethernet. They also mention
> support for CW.
>
> I've never tried the product, but it looks intriguing...
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>

chen dave

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

In reply to this post by k0wa@swbell.net

Hello Lee,
I use Ethernet to Serial converter in home. it works. But still have
several problem:
1, DTR RTS always HIGH, so I can't use it control CW/PTT --- maybe I should
try another model.
2, You can use LP-bridge to share that com port, if your program all on one
computer. --- But I want to put some program on desktop computer, others on
my laptop.
3, Ethernet to Serial converter can work on socket mode(TCP or UDP), on this
mode it can accept up to 6 client at same time, but we need more ham
application program support to use TCP/IP (not the com port).

any way, I can use wireless network to control my K3 even I am on bed. :)

73 de ba4rf, Dave

2009/12/11 Lee Buller <[hidden email]>

>
>
> Has anyone played around with an Ethernet to Serial Converter and the K3?
> I am not sure how it would interface, but there are such devices.
> Programming might be a challenge, but you could give your K3 and IP address
>
> Lee
> K0WA
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Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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Ken Alexander-2 wrote

OK, this is SLOWLY starting to come together for me (as most things do). I see they also sell the interface with the Voip feature included. Is that Voip connection going to be good enough to use PSK-31? I guess that'll depend on the quality of the connection. The big question is how do I send CW?

It will depend to an extent on the codecs (audio compressors) used. But people have decoded the PSK31 from the remote online receivers (e.g. the ones in Holland) and they will be using compressed audio for sure. What the IMD would be like from PSK31 transmitted over a VoIP link is something that needs further investigation.

But actually the K3 uniquely has a solution that avoids any such problems, because it has PSK D and FSK D modes that generate PSK31 and RTTY from computer commands (KY command) so you don't need a sound card at all. You can do this with KComm now (and it solves the problem of how you send CW, too.) All it needs (hint, hint) is a command that allows KComm to get the decoded text back from the K3 without disabling all CAT operation.

Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222 KX3 #110
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* KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

Julian, G4ILO

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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chen dave wrote

any way, I can use wireless network to control my K3 even I am on bed. :)

I do the same (I have back trouble, sometimes sitting at a desk causes pain) but using Remote Desktop and IP-Sound.

It seems to me that there is little to gain from using the Ethernet to Serial solutions being discussed unless you can eliminate the PC at the remote end altogether. Remote Desktop over a virtual private network is standard technology and relatively easy to get going. It should not be ruled out as a solution without good reason.

Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222 KX3 #110
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* KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html
* KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html

STEPHEN BUNTING

Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

In reply to this post by k0wa@swbell.net

Folks,

you might like to look at www.remoterig.com for an alternative. This is
not designed for the K2/3, but does two serial port servers so you get
rig control and, for example rotator control as well as VOIP. The are
quite expensive but I am just starting to get to grips with mine....
73
Steve
M0BPQ
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Re: Ethernet to Serial Converter

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On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:00:52 -0800, Lyle Johnson wrote:

>See < URL:http://new.remoterig.com/en/index.htm >

>Their solution includes data and audio over Ethernet. They also mention
>support for CW.

K6VVA has been using this product for his remote base on a remote mountaintop
for contesting for several months. He's been quite pleased, at least up to
now.

73,

Jim K9YC

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