K3 RS232 Question for Remoterig Users

[Ed G]

Hello,
     I am exploring some different options for remote control of a home station. After reviewing the Remoterig RRC-1258 manual, it appears that the cabling to the home station K3 is minimal, basically just a null modem connection from the K3 RS232 port to the Remoterig box.  To have a setup that does not require constantly connecting and disconnecting the cable, can I use a Y adapter, assuming that other external RS232 control/polling signals are turned off?  The Remoterig box doesn’t have a power on/off switch, so it might be powered up all the time, and I am wondering about potential conflicts should I use a Y cable.
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[k6dgw]

No, a Y-cable won't work. I use an A- B switch [Amazon, about $20].  You will also need a USB cable to the PC if you're using a logging program with CAT control.

Fred K6DGW
Sparks NV

Ed G <[hidden email]> wrote:

>Hello,
>     I am exploring some different options for remote control of a home station. After reviewing the Remoterig RRC-1258 manual, it appears that the cabling to the home station K3 is minimal, basically just a null modem connection from the K3 RS232 port to the Remoterig box.  To have a setup that does not require constantly connecting and disconnecting the cable, can I use a Y adapter, assuming that other external RS232 control/polling signals are turned off?  The Remoterig box doesn’t have a power on/off switch, so it might be powered up all the time, and I am wondering about potential conflicts should I use a Y cable.
>--Ed—
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