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Robert Nobis - N7RJN

KX3-PX3 QRP System for Sale

I am no longer able to operate portable, so am selling my factory built Elecraft KX3 and PX3 QRP system. The KX3 was recently calibrated, tested and updated with the latest firmware (MCU 2.76/DSP 1.50) at the Elecraft factory. Used on two field trips to Japan. No smoking environment. The equipment is configured as follows:

KX3-F Factory Assembled KX3 (ser # 7486 )
KXAT3-F Internal 20W ATU
KXBC3-F Internal NiMH charger with Real-time clock
KXFL3-F Dual Passband Roofing Filter
KX3-PCKT Accessory Cable Kit
PAE-KX31 Pro Audio KX3 Heatsink
PAE-KX33 Pro Audio KX3 Power Supply
33-100 KX3-PX3 Power Splitter
Side KX3 KX3 End Panels (Gems Products)

PX3-F Panadapter for KX3 with cables - Factory Assembled (Ser # 1059 )
Side PX3 PX3 End Panels (Gems Products)

SideKar QRP Works SideKar with Power Splitter

All manuals are included. I am looking for $2,150.00 for the complete system. I will pay for shipping to CONUS only. Payment by PayPal only.

Email me at N7RJN at nobis.net <mailto:[hidden email]> for more details.

Robert (Bob) Nobis – N7RJN

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Robert Nobis - N7RJN

Re: KX3-PX3 QRP System for Sale

This KX3-PX3 system has been sold.

73,

Bob Nobis
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> On May 15, 2017, at 08:07, Robert Nobis <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I am no longer able to operate portable, so am selling my factory built Elecraft KX3 and PX3 QRP system. The KX3 was recently calibrated, tested and updated with the latest firmware (MCU 2.76/DSP 1.50) at the Elecraft factory. Used on two field trips to Japan. No smoking environment. The equipment is configured as follows:
>
>
> KX3-F Factory Assembled KX3 (ser # 7486 )
> KXAT3-F Internal 20W ATU
> KXBC3-F Internal NiMH charger with Real-time clock
> KXFL3-F Dual Passband Roofing Filter
> KX3-PCKT Accessory Cable Kit
> PAE-KX31 Pro Audio KX3 Heatsink
> PAE-KX33 Pro Audio KX3 Power Supply
> 33-100 KX3-PX3 Power Splitter
> Side KX3 KX3 End Panels (Gems Products)
>
> PX3-F Panadapter for KX3 with cables - Factory Assembled (Ser # 1059 )
> Side PX3 PX3 End Panels (Gems Products)
>
> SideKar QRP Works SideKar with Power Splitter
>
>
> All manuals are included. I am looking for $2,150.00 for the complete system. I will pay for shipping to CONUS only. Payment by PayPal only.
>
> Email me at N7RJN at nobis.net <mailto:[hidden email]> for more details.
>
>
> Robert (Bob) Nobis – N7RJN
>
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Jeff kb2m

iphone remote control for the KPA500

Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500? I move my
KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When
down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a
wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control
the KPA500 via iPhone also...

73 Jeff kb2m

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Michael Walker

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

I agree as I use mine with my 6300 exclusively remote.

I could live with a simple web page which is what I do now with PSTRotator
for Rotor control and RemoteQTH server which I use for remote buttons.

I would only need to be able to see it's status and alarms. I don't require
real time power information.

If it was a small web view, then it could run on most platforms and there
would be no need for the Android, IOS, Desktop versions for those of us who
live the live of the long mic cord.

I would include screen shots, but I think they get purged.

Mike va3mw

On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500? I move
> my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home.
> When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has
> a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to
> control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
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Barry Baines

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

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Jeff:

> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?

Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.

See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3 <http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3>

Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.

The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.

At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.

I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.

Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.

To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.

FWIW,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
(Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)

> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
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Michael Walker

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

Hi Barry

I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been
running remote for about 11 years now). I am now running remote with the
Flex Maestro and the 6300 and that works wonderfully. I'll likely sell
both of them at some point in the future. They did serve me very well.

I would also then have to buy the RC-1216 and that turns out to be about
$500 CDN for just essentially a web server. That is going to take some
thought.

Since my internet upload is about 1mb/sec at the remote base, I really
limit how much I push up. I have 1 computer that I RDP into for all my
command and control. I did do serial tunneling one year, but then it
locked me into only 1 operating QTH.

Now, I can operate my HF station from anywhere with just a laptop or even
IOS mobile (yes, that is a stretch, but fun to try). Having a web
interface just makes it very platform agnostic especially if I want one of
my buddies to give my station a try.

Does Elecraft publish the host IP commands on the KPA500 server? If they
do, I was not able to find them. I have a guy that I might be able to
convince to write me an interface. It will cost me some $$ to make it
happen.

Thanks for the ideas! Lots of wonderful options.

Mike va3mw

On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:43 PM, Barry Baines <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Jeff:
>
> > On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>
> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the
> KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just
> like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232
> serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running
> Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my
> Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing
> with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>
> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3 <
> http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3>
>
> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna
> rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the
> Alpha 9500.
>
> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when
> operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England,
> Texas, etc.
>
>
> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the
> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch
> allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given
> port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it
> relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>
> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that
> the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a
> PC in the shack.
>
> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices
> using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the
> Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can
> all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>
> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the
> happier I am.
>
> FWIW,
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>
>
> > I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer
> home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500
> that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be
> able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
> >
> > 73 Jeff kb2m
> >
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Barry Baines

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

MikeL

> On May 16, 2017, at 11:58 PM, Michael Walker <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hi Barry
>
> I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been running remote for about 11 years now). I am now running remote with the Flex Maestro and the 6300 and that works wonderfully. I'll likely sell both of them at some point in the future. They did serve me very well.
>
> I would also then have to buy the RC-1216 and that turns out to be about $500 CDN for just essentially a web server. That is going to take some thought.

It boils down to cost vs. benefit. I invested in two RC-1216H units because I really wanted to stay away from using a PC in the shack. Since the station is over 1,200 miles from where I would access it, eliminating a shack computer really can improve system reliability. A failure in the shack due to PC problems not only raises the question of what the status of the RF equipment is, but also means it could be several months before I’m back on the property to resolve any issues.
>
> Since my internet upload is about 1mb/sec at the remote base, I really limit how much I push up. I have 1 computer that I RDP into for all my command and control. I did do serial tunneling one year, but then it locked me into only 1 operating QTH.

My station in rural SE Georgia currently has 1.2 mb/sec upload/ 20 MB download through Windstream. I have no problem running the K3 and K3/IO-mini with Remote Rig plus the two RC-1216Hs for the KPA500 and rotor control on such a network connection.

>
> Now, I can operate my HF station from anywhere with just a laptop or even IOS mobile (yes, that is a stretch, but fun to try). Having a web interface just makes it very platform agnostic especially if I want one of my buddies to give my station a try.
>
> Does Elecraft publish the host IP commands on the KPA500 server?

Don’t know….

> If they do, I was not able to find them. I have a guy that I might be able to convince to write me an interface. It will cost me some $$ to make it happen.
>
> Thanks for the ideas! Lots of wonderful options.

Enjoy,

Barry
WD4ASW

>
>
> Mike va3mw
>

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Jeff kb2m

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

In reply to this post by Barry Baines

I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully....

73 Jeff kb2m

From: Barry Baines
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
To: Jeff
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

Jeff:

On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:

Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?

Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.

See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3

Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.

The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.

At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.

I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.

Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.

To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.

FWIW,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
(Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)

I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...

73 Jeff kb2m

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IK4EWX

REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a radio shack?

I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community, including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself this question and take decisions consequently.

This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.

It’s only my opinion or other think the same?

Ian IK4EWX

> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha scritto:
>
> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully....
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> From: Barry Baines
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
> To: Jeff
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>
> Jeff:
>
> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>
> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>
> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>
> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
>
> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.
>
>
> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>
> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.
>
> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>
> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.
>
> FWIW,
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>
>
>
> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
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Barry Baines

Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

In reply to this post by Jeff kb2m

Jeff:

> On May 17, 2017, at 8:12 AM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ?

Normally Not. It can only be used with one device to control at a time because within the setup process you inform the device exactly what it is you’re matching it to. That allows the RC-1216H to display the proper web interface tailored to that device. For example, the KPA500 screen of the RC-1216H seen on the browser is different than the rotor controller screen That is why I noted that I’m using TWO RC-1216Hs, one for the KPA500 amplifier and one for the Green Heron Rotor Controller so that i can monitor and control both devices simulatenously.

Now, perhaps some enterprising soul can come up with a way to switch setups while having more than one device in line via RS232 connection using a remote RS232 switch box. Select the device you want to control in the RC1216H setup process (via the web browser) and then select the device to match a remote RS232 switch that is controlled separately.

I don’t know if it would be possible to have more than one device connected through RS232 in parallel because this could perhaps cause issues. However, with only one RC1216H, this would still only provide a sequential monitoring/control (one at a time) and not both simultaneously.

73,

Barry
WD4ASW

> If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully….
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> From: Barry Baines <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
> To: Jeff <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>
> Jeff:
>
>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>
> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>
> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3 <http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3>
>
> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
>
> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.
>
>
> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>
> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.
>
> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>
> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.
>
> FWIW,
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>
>
>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>
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Re: REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

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Ian,

This is just my response, not intended to be controversial.

In my 66 years as a ham (mainly CW), I see this as our hobby and as long as we stay within the rules/guidelines of the regulating body (FCC in the USA case), we are not only allowed, but encouraged to experiment and operate all of the modes/methods available, including remote operation. The idea is to 'move forward' and try/experiment with different modes and/or methods of operation.

73 and CIAO,

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Subject: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a radio shack?

I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community, including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself this question and take decisions consequently.

This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.

It’s only my opinion or other think the same?

Ian IK4EWX

> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha scritto:
>
> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully....
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> From: Barry Baines
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
> To: Jeff
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>
> Jeff:
>
> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>
> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>
> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>
> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
>
> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.
>
>
> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>
> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.
>
> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>
> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.
>
> FWIW,
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>
>
>
> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
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Re: REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

I'm likely to move to smaller quarters in a year or two and won't
necessarily be able to have the full capabilities of my current QTH. I'll
be looking to setup my own private remote perhaps at my daughter's house
for continued use. I suspect many hams might be considering this for their
own circumstances.

Don't conclude that "remote" means far away or public access for $$. If
mine occurs it would likely be only an hour away and only for my own use.

I'm interested in seeing what the KPA1500 will bring for remote
capabilities with its ethernet connector on the back panel.

73

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Ian:

> On May 17, 2017, at 8:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a radio shack?

Yes. Due to homeowner association deed restrictions and smaller lots, it isn’t always possible to have a ham station at everyone’s home. The ability to remote to my station in Georgia allows me to enjoy HF when I’m not there and located where I can’t put up amateur antennas.

For example, I was on the weekly AMSAT 20 meter net this past Sunday afternoon (14.282 MHz) at 1900Z remoting into my station in Southeast Georgia from West Roxbury, MA. I had full control of my station and those on the net could hear me just as if I was at the operating position in Georgia. I get to ‘play’ HF radio with a fully configured station that I own whenever I feel like it and can connect to a net that I enjoy checking in when I’m not in Georgia.

Other times I simply “listen” using my remote connection while working at my desk because I enjoy hearing people talk and getting a sense of what are on the minds of amateur radio operators. The 80 meter band has a plethora of “nets” where friends talk to each other every night. Their banter is sometimes a hoot to listen to because they’re conveying a human connection through amateur radio.

Each of us may have different priorities and interests when it comes to amateur radio; remote operation allows me to use HF when I’m not sitting at the operating position by the transceiver.

>
> I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community, including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself this question and take decisions consequently.

They already are. I’m not a contester, but my understanding is that there are rules already in effect regarding how a contester using a single remote location is supposed be categorized in term of location. Using multiple remote sites in one contest means separate listings based upon actual activity from each remote site.

>
> This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.

Amateur rules about what constitutes legal amateur equipment or what are appropriate operating practices don’t change with remote operation. It simply provides a different conduit that allows more flexibility in terms of communicating through amateur radio.

The same conversation is taking place with VHF/UHF operations utilizing DMR and C4FM. I use an RFShark “OpenSpot” to connect to various DMR repeater networks via the internet in order to remain connected with friends when I’m out-of-area. Last night as I was driving across Pennsylvania on I-80, I was on the First Coast DMR talk group (Jacksonville, FL and Southeast Georgia) talking to friends using a HT in the car connected to an Openspot that was tethered to my iPhone. When I’m in Texas, I can connect to the New England Wide Talkgroup through the DRM+ network to get on the Monday night New England Net (NEDECN: New England Digital Emergency Communications Network, part of DMR-MARC) to learn about what’s happening with DMR in New England when I’m not in Boston.

The ability to combine ‘connectivity’ provided by the internet with amateur radio is a wonderful thing because it allows us to maintain relationships and create new ones no matter where we are….

FWIW,

Barry, WD4ASW

>
> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>
> Ian IK4EWX
>
>
>
>> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha scritto:
>>
>> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully....
>>
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>
>> From: Barry Baines
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
>> To: Jeff
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>>
>> Jeff:
>>
>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>>
>> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>>
>> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>>
>> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
>>
>> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.
>>
>>
>> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>>
>> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.
>>
>> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>>
>> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.
>>
>> FWIW,
>>
>> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
>> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>>
>>
>>
>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>
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Re: REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

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Oh my. I'm doing finger calisthenics & warming up the delete key. This OT storm is gonna be huge!!

73,
Josh W6XU

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> On May 17, 2017, at 5:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a radio shack?
>
> I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community, including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself this question and take decisions consequently.
>
> This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.
>
> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>
> Ian IK4EWX
>
>
>
>> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha scritto:
>>
>> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully....
>>
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>
>> From: Barry Baines
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
>> To: Jeff
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>>
>> Jeff:
>>
>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>>
>> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>>
>> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>>
>> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
>>
>> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England, Texas, etc.
>>
>>
>> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>>
>> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in the shack.
>>
>> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>>
>> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am.
>>
>> FWIW,
>>
>> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
>> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>>
>>
>>
>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>
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The original question was related to Web control of the KPA500.

My question to Elecraft is:

Are the commands between the hosting software and user interface software
available at the IP level?

If so, I would like to consider having someone write a web interface that
would likely reside on a Linux box. That would host the user interface and
also talk to the Windows computer that communicates to the KPA500.

I could wireshark the data flow if required but that would be a last
resort.

Please don't hijack this thread and make it something it isn't.

73 ... also on the road to Dayton.

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You have a highly distorted view of remote operation, which seems to be
based on the "rent a shack" of Remote Ham Radio. I do agree that buying
time on someone else's remote station thousands of miles from your own
to fill in DX countries is cheating, even though it doesn't technically
violate rules for the awards. But that's only one small fraction of
remote operation.

What's being discussed here (I think) is setting up one's own station
for remote operation, perhaps from a hotel room while traveling, or one
located in a quiet location that is not bothered by RF noise from
neighbors, and where antennas are not limited by local restrictions.
Setting up a station for remote operation is a real engineering
challenge, especially if there's much antenna switching involved. I have
a great deal of respect for those hams who have successfully done so.

73, Jim K9YC

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If you don't like them, don't work them. If you can't tell the difference,
then what is the difference?

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 7:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola <[hidden email]>
wrote:

> Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a
> radio shack?
>
> I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community,
> including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself
> this question and take decisions consequently.
>
> This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated
> stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.
>
> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>
> Ian IK4EWX
>
>
>
> > Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha
> scritto:
> >
> > I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig
> RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring
> information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored
> with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to
> go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control
> it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna
> fully....
> >
> > 73 Jeff kb2m
> >
> > From: Barry Baines
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
> > To: Jeff
> > Cc: [hidden email]
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
> >
> > Jeff:
> >
> > On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
> >
> > Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the
> KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just
> like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232
> serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running
> Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my
> Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing
> with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
> >
> > See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
> >
> > Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna
> rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the
> Alpha 9500.
> >
> > The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when
> operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England,
> Texas, etc.
> >
> >
> > At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the
> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch
> allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given
> port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it
> relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
> >
> > I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so
> that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack
> without a PC in the shack.
> >
> > Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off
> devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely
> activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So
> again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable
> device.
> >
> > To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC,
> the happier I am.
> >
> > FWIW,
> >
> > Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> > (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
> >
> >
> >
> > I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my
> summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX
> 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to
> be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
> >
> > 73 Jeff kb2m
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Re: REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

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Guts, this portion of the thread was closed earlier today. Please, no more pro/con arguments on remote operation.

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> On May 17, 2017, at 2:25 PM, Jim Rhodes <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> If you don't like them, don't work them. If you can't tell the difference,
> then what is the difference?
>
> On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 7:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
>
>> Are we sure that this, remote radio, is really again ham radio and a
>> radio shack?
>>
>> I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community,
>> including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself
>> this question and take decisions consequently.
>>
>> This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated
>> stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.
>>
>> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>>
>> Ian IK4EWX
>>
>>
>>
>>> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff <[hidden email]> ha
>> scritto:
>>>
>>> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig
>> RC-1216H doc’s and now see that you DO get some KPA500 monitoring
>> information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored
>> with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to
>> go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control
>> it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna
>> fully....
>>>
>>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>>
>>> From: Barry Baines
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
>>> To: Jeff
>>> Cc: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>>>
>>> Jeff:
>>>
>>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>>>
>>> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the
>> KPA500 (available through HRO). It uses a web interface which looks just
>> like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232
>> serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running
>> Safari or Chrome. Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my
>> Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing
>> with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>>>
>>> See: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>>>
>>> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna
>> rotators. Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the
>> Alpha 9500.
>>>
>>> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when
>> operating remotely; e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England,
>> Texas, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the
>> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch. The antenna switch
>> allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is active on a given
>> port. The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it
>> relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>>>
>>> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so
>> that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack
>> without a PC in the shack.
>>>
>>> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off
>> devices using a web interface that it has. The allows me to remotely
>> activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc. So
>> again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable
>> device.
>>>
>>> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC,
>> the happier I am.
>>>
>>> FWIW,
>>>
>>> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
>>> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my
>> summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX
>> 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP. It would be nice to
>> be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>>
>>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>>
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Amen Jim ... well stated!!!!!!!!!!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 5/17/2017 12:20 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

> You have a highly distorted view of remote operation, which seems to
> be based on the "rent a shack" of Remote Ham Radio. I do agree that
> buying time on someone else's remote station thousands of miles from
> your own to fill in DX countries is cheating, even though it doesn't
> technically violate rules for the awards. But that's only one small
> fraction of remote operation.
>
> What's being discussed here (I think) is setting up one's own station
> for remote operation, perhaps from a hotel room while traveling, or
> one located in a quiet location that is not bothered by RF noise from
> neighbors, and where antennas are not limited by local restrictions.
> Setting up a station for remote operation is a real engineering
> challenge, especially if there's much antenna switching involved. I
> have a great deal of respect for those hams who have successfully done
> so.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> On Wed,5/17/2017 5:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola wrote:
>> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>
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