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Re: K3: remote control

Mike WA8BXN
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 IP address the
device is using. I suppose that might not be a problem if you have a static
IP address for the device (very uncommon).

On a local network I bet it does some kind of broadcast saying here I am,
and your computer would be looking for that with the software they provide.
But such broadcasts would not be sent over the entire Internet.

Maybe someone has had some real experience with that device and can shed
some more light on it.

73 - Mike WA8BXN

 
 
 
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Re: K3: remote control

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Re: K3: remote control

k6te Wim
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Dave,

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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Re: K3: remote control

Doug Turnbull
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Not taking a thing from what is being proposed as to controlling the K3 over
a LAN or the Internet, I wish Elecraft would produce a "Remote Pod",
actually a hard wired Pod which would access the CW and DVR memories with a
press of a given button and maybe though this is less important to me have
an encoder which would allow tuning the radio.   TenTec has one for the
Orion II and it was a considerable help with engaging the CW and Voice
memories.   The pod made the Orion II far more convenient to use for both
contesting and conventional operation.   For contesting when one does not
touch the tuning for periods of time it would prove helpful and yes I
presently use Micro-Keyer II with Win-test and so have some of these
features but I would still use the DVK and CW memories if it could be done
with more ease.  

    Ah well Elecraft is doing a great job and has so many new products and
developing products as it stands that it will take time to digest what is
presently on the plate.   Elecraft is doing a fantastic job.

                73 Doug EI2CN    

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Re: K3: remote control

Alan Bloom
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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 seen by the
outside world.

Alan N1AL


On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 10:19 -0400, Mike WA8BXN wrote:

> 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 IP address the
> device is using. I suppose that might not be a problem if you have a static
> IP address for the device (very uncommon).
>
> On a local network I bet it does some kind of broadcast saying here I am,
> and your computer would be looking for that with the software they provide.
> But such broadcasts would not be sent over the entire Internet.
>
> Maybe someone has had some real experience with that device and can shed
> some more light on it.
>
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN


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Re: K3: remote control

Gary K9GS
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This is a great idea for a new product.

On 7/5/2011 12:25 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote:

> Not taking a thing from what is being proposed as to controlling the K3 over
> a LAN or the Internet, I wish Elecraft would produce a "Remote Pod",
> actually a hard wired Pod which would access the CW and DVR memories with a
> press of a given button and maybe though this is less important to me have
> an encoder which would allow tuning the radio.   TenTec has one for the
> Orion II and it was a considerable help with engaging the CW and Voice
> memories.   The pod made the Orion II far more convenient to use for both
> contesting and conventional operation.   For contesting when one does not
> touch the tuning for periods of time it would prove helpful and yes I
> presently use Micro-Keyer II with Win-test and so have some of these
> features but I would still use the DVK and CW memories if it could be done
> with more ease.
>
>      Ah well Elecraft is doing a great job and has so many new products and
> developing products as it stands that it will take time to digest what is
> presently on the plate.   Elecraft is doing a fantastic job.
>
>                  73 Doug EI2CN
>
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> 73
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Re: K3: remote control

Mike WA8BXN
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Yes, port forwarding is used. But there is still the problem of what the IP
address of the router itself is if you don't have a static IP address. There
are a number of services that can be used to give you a symbolic name that
the name server can look up, but they need something to tell the service
when your dynamic address changes. This is usually a program running on a
computer on your network or some network device that can do it. I didn't see
any provision for this in the remote USB gadget. So a computer may be needed
on the network.
 
73 - Mike WA8BXN
 
 
 
 
 
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From: Alan Bloom
Date: 7/5/2011 1:29:22 PM
To: Mike WA8BXN
Cc: [hidden email]; 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 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 seen by the
Outside world.
 
Alan N1AL
 
 
On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 10:19 -0400, Mike WA8BXN wrote:
> 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 IP address
the
> device is using. I suppose that might not be a problem if you have a
static
> IP address for the device (very uncommon).
>
> On a local network I bet it does some kind of broadcast saying here I am,
> and your computer would be looking for that with the software they provide
 
> But such broadcasts would not be sent over the entire Internet.
>
> Maybe someone has had some real experience with that device and can shed
> some more light on it.
>
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN
 
 
 
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Re: K3: remote control

Tim Tucker
Most, if not all current cable/dsl routers support DynDNS natively.  That's
what I've been using for years to accomplish this.



On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Mike WA8BXN <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes, port forwarding is used. But there is still the problem of what the IP
> address of the router itself is if you don't have a static IP address.
> There
> are a number of services that can be used to give you a symbolic name that
> the name server can look up, but they need something to tell the service
> when your dynamic address changes. This is usually a program running on a
> computer on your network or some network device that can do it. I didn't
> see
> any provision for this in the remote USB gadget. So a computer may be
> needed
> on the network.
>
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN
>
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Alan Bloom
> Date: 7/5/2011 1:29:22 PM
> To: Mike WA8BXN
> Cc: [hidden email]; 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 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 seen by the
> Outside world.
>
> Alan N1AL
>
>
> On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 10:19 -0400, Mike WA8BXN wrote:
> > 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 IP address
> the
> > device is using. I suppose that might not be a problem if you have a
> static
> > IP address for the device (very uncommon).
> >
> > On a local network I bet it does some kind of broadcast saying here I am,
> > and your computer would be looking for that with the software they
> provide
>
> > But such broadcasts would not be sent over the entire Internet.
> >
> > Maybe someone has had some real experience with that device and can shed
> > some more light on it.
> >
> > 73 - Mike WA8BXN
>
>
>
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Re: K3: remote control

Alan Bloom
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 remote station.

If you don't have a static IP, then you have to use the method that Mike
describes below, which AFAIK requires a computer at the remote station.
Even if the USB gadget had the feature built-in, it still wouldn't work
through a router (although admittedly you probably don't need one for
this application).

Alan N1AL


On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 12:04 -0700, Tim Tucker wrote:

> Most, if not all current cable/dsl routers support DynDNS natively.  That's
> what I've been using for years to accomplish this.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Mike WA8BXN <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > Yes, port forwarding is used. But there is still the problem of what the IP
> > address of the router itself is if you don't have a static IP address.
> > There
> > are a number of services that can be used to give you a symbolic name that
> > the name server can look up, but they need something to tell the service
> > when your dynamic address changes. This is usually a program running on a
> > computer on your network or some network device that can do it. I didn't
> > see
> > any provision for this in the remote USB gadget. So a computer may be
> > needed
> > on the network.
> >
> > 73 - Mike WA8BXN
> >

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Re: K3: remote control

Dick Dickinson
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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

  _____  

Dave,

 

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>
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956

 

cheers

- Wim

 

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Re: K3: remote control

Alan Bloom
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 operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.

Alan N1AL


On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 16:18 -0400, Edward Dickinson III wrote:

> 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
>
>   _____  
>
> Dave,
>
>  
>
> 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>
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956
>
>  
>
> cheers
>
> - Wim
>
>  
>
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Re: K3: remote control

Dick Dickinson
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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

 

  _____  

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 operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.

 

Alan N1AL

 

 

On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 16:18 -0400, Edward Dickinson III wrote:

> 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

>

>   _____  

>

> Dave,

>

> 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>
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956>

>  <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956>
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8956

>

> > cheers

> - Wim

>

 

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Re: K3: remote control

Don Nelson
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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 lot of power.  The computer
> at the operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.
>
> Alan N1AL
>
If you put an IP addressable power strip on the mountain top, you can
remotely turn the computer/radio/etc. on and off at will. This can save
power. This can give you a remote method for resetting the computer.
This can be another way of turning off the radio.

Don, N0YE

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Re: K3: remote control

Don Wilhelm-4
  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 use the PS0; command (see the K3
Programmer's reference).

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.  A computer is probably the easiest
implementation, although as you aptly pointed out, it may need to be
reset if it hangs for some reason.  In my experience, if the computer is
not doing a write function at the time the "plug is pulled", it will
come up again without incident or damage - so your solution for the
computer may be workable.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/5/2011 4:52 PM, Don Nelson wrote:

> 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 lot of power.  The computer
>> at the operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.
>>
>> Alan N1AL
>>
> If you put an IP addressable power strip on the mountain top, you can
> remotely turn the computer/radio/etc. on and off at will. This can save
> power. This can give you a remote method for resetting the computer.
> This can be another way of turning off the radio.
>
> Don, N0YE
>
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Re: K3: remote control

kevinr@coho.net
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  
commands to the IP address and the Ethernut board parses them and sends  
them to the K3.  Fairly simple app to write should only take a day or two.
    73,
       Kevin.  KD5ONS


On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:29:58 -0700, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>  
wrote:

>   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 use the PS0; command (see the K3
> Programmer's reference).
>
> 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.  A computer is probably the easiest
> implementation, although as you aptly pointed out, it may need to be
> reset if it hangs for some reason.  In my experience, if the computer is
> not doing a write function at the time the "plug is pulled", it will
> come up again without incident or damage - so your solution for the
> computer may be workable.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/5/2011 4:52 PM, Don Nelson wrote:
>> 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 lot of power.  The computer
>>> at the operating position can be turned off when you aren't using it.
>>>
>>> Alan N1AL
>>>
>> If you put an IP addressable power strip on the mountain top, you can
>> remotely turn the computer/radio/etc. on and off at will. This can save
>> power. This can give you a remote method for resetting the computer.
>> This can be another way of turning off the radio.
>>
>> Don, N0YE
>>
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Re: K3: remote control

k6dgw
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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 in
their company].  Their HamStack is a very small format, stackable
system, programmable in C or Basic [and probably some other languages as
well] with all sorts of input/output capabilities.  They also build a
very comprehensive, modular multi-radio repeater controller that is
becoming a standard in the Cactus Intertie [ www.cactus-intertie.org ]

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011
- www.cqp.org
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Re: K3: remote control

k6dgw
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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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- www.cqp.org

On 7/5/2011 2:49 PM, Kevin Rock wrote:

> Fairly simple app to write should only take a day or two.
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Re: K3: remote control

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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 addition to the K3.

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 someone isn't interested in remote operation - unlike TT.

Of course, this can be done now with the Remoterig set up but for a healthy cost.  Whereas, the direct ethernet connection with appropriate software (like TT's One Plug) would be easier, neater and a lot cheaper.

Rick
K6LE



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Re: K3: remote control

kevinr@coho.net
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 <[hidden email]>  
wrote:

> 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 addition to the K3.
>
> 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 someone isn't interested in remote operation  
> - unlike TT.
>
> Of course, this can be done now with the Remoterig set up but for a  
> healthy cost.  Whereas, the direct ethernet connection with appropriate  
> software (like TT's One Plug) would be easier, neater and a lot cheaper.
>
> Rick
> K6LE
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