K3: Remote Operating from Assisted Living

[Edward R Cole]

Starting a new topic but it was inspired from the 'K3/0 forum' topic.

I'm still thriving from my Alaskan Ham Home, but know someday
(hopefully distant) we will be moving to assisted living and I'm just
musing a bit how I can continue operating.  Most of those
institutions to not permit ham antennas so I wondered how I could
continue having a ham station.

Of course a remote station is an obvious solution, but if on meager
funds (which assisted living will absorb) how to do it?

Our local ham club built a mobile emergency trailer a couple years
back completely outfitted for multi-stations with dual voltage,
propane heat, a couple bunks fold-out from one wall.  Basic trailer
was one of the toy-mover models which got wired, insulated and
interior wall and ceiling added plus a nice exterior signage.

That gave me an idea that maybe I could build my station into a
similar trailer all interconnected for remote control using internet
(maybe wifi).  And the trailer parked long-term with power (or solar
panels) and an attached crank-up tower either at a storage lot or
friendly ham (who has room - like a farm or ranch).  Thus all I would
need is a computer and K3/0 in assisted living.  Might even have a
separate trailer mounted dish for eme? Ha!

Any thoughts on this - any issues that one would face?

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
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Hello Ed,

Pse see my comments below:

On 10/12/2015 12:32 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Starting a new topic but it was inspired from the 'K3/0 forum' topic.
>
> I'm still thriving from my Alaskan Ham Home, but know someday
> (hopefully distant) we will be moving to assisted living and I'm just
> musing a bit how I can continue operating.  Most of those institutions
> to not permit ham antennas so I wondered how I could continue having a
> ham station.
It is not just "assisted living" facilities, but apartments, condos, and
even home locations with CCR/HOA restrictions.
>
> Of course a remote station is an obvious solution, but if on meager
> funds (which assisted living will absorb) how to do it?
The remote station that we set up for apartment-bound W1YL was done for
less than $1,000.  The K3/0-Mini was $900, plus expenses for a used
Windows 7 computer, kbd, mouse, monitor, footswitch, and some of this
was donated.  She has good broadband service for Internet and TV, so
this was an existing expense.  If you use the services of
remotehams.com, there is no cost, other than any donations that you may
wish to make.  If you use Remote Ham Radio (RHR), the operating costs
can be significant, and it requires additional hardware.
>
> Our local ham club built a mobile emergency trailer a couple years
> back completely outfitted for multi-stations with dual voltage,
> propane heat, a couple bunks fold-out from one wall.  Basic trailer
> was one of the toy-mover models which got wired, insulated and
> interior wall and ceiling added plus a nice exterior signage.
I had this as a similar solution many years ago in Houston where I had a
TVI-Irate neighbor.  My friend, W5SJS, had a lumber yard which was fully
fenced in and contained a large garage containing a Winnebago RV.  We
eventually built up a 7 tower contest station with multi-op positions in
the garage along side the RV.  It was wonderful!
>
> That gave me an idea that maybe I could build my station into a
> similar trailer all interconnected for remote control using internet
> (maybe wifi).  And the trailer parked long-term with power (or solar
> panels) and an attached crank-up tower either at a storage lot or
> friendly ham (who has room - like a farm or ranch).  Thus all I would
> need is a computer and K3/0 in assisted living.  Might even have a
> separate trailer mounted dish for eme? Ha!
You could build a station in a trailer, somewhat like what I did in
Houston.  You could operate from the trailer, as well as remotely from
your assisted living facility.

>
> Any thoughts on this - any issues that one would face?
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
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[Dwayne Rohmer]

Ed,

You could move to The Aspens at Twin Creeks in Allen, TX. A little
warmer than Alaska perhaps, but they do have a very nice ham station for
their residents.

73, Dwayne WV5I

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On 10/12/2015 1:32 PM, Dwayne Rohmer wrote:

> Ed,
>
> You could move to The Aspens at Twin Creeks in Allen, TX. A little
> warmer than Alaska perhaps, but they do have a very nice ham station
> for their residents.
>
> 73, Dwayne WV5I
>
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