Remote operations with the K3 and K3/0 Mini

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After having an interesting conversation with someone familiar with
remoting the K3, I took the plunge.  Actually, I had concluded that the
KX3 with all its accessories would satisfy my needs adequately and
considering I have a few other good quality rigs, I heeded my wife's
constant demand that I "downsize" my collection.  I think she also meant
telescopes, oscilloscopes, remotely controlled aircraft, motorcycles,
and computers.  I acquiesced.  I now only have one classic motorcycle.
However, she still thinks 15 well accessorized Windows computers, 2
decent Macs, 4 Android tablets, two iPads, and two good linux boxes is
more than I need.  I've gotten to the point of "maybe".

If anyone can use a decent Windows desktop, get in touch off-list. I
have about 10 I really should sell and I will do so for an extremely low
price.  Some for the cost of shipping alone.  I would hate to throw out
good quality computers and would rather see them go at bargain prices to
a place where they will be useful for someone.

Back on subject, I actually sold my K-Line because we're moving to a
town home and I thought that 500 watts wasn't going to get used and the
KX3 the better choice of the "K" transceivers for space considerations.  
Then, a few email exchanges later, I realized that remote operations was
really the best solution. Then, coincidentally, a list member posted a
practically new K3, equipped the same as the one I sold for about the
same price.  I bought it and ordered a K3/0 Mini.

I've never done this before and wonder if any list members have been
operating the K3 and K3/0 Mini as a remote station arrangement.  I would
be interested in the "Hints & Kinks" of getting this all working.

73, Doug -- K0DXV
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[Phil Anderson]

Doug,

I too am planning a remote. I'll be looking for lower noise at a remote
farm site - ten miles out - than at my city location which is near a
shopping center with a city restriction of a max of 35 feet for the
tower. Just finished up my K3/100 kit and love the radio. Using it with
a 33 foot SteppIR vertical right now. I think you K3/mini is a good
choice. You'll have to plan for power control and antenna control for
the remote site too. Think NEMA enclosures there. And check out that you
have at least DSL web inter-connectivity.

73, Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS.

> Doug Person via Elecraft <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Monday, December 01, 2014 5:26 PM
> After having an interesting conversation with someone familiar with
> remoting the K3, I took the plunge.  Actually, I had concluded that
> the KX3 with all its accessories would satisfy my needs adequately and
> considering I have a few other good quality rigs, I heeded my wife's
> constant demand that I "downsize" my collection.  I think she also
> meant telescopes, oscilloscopes, remotely controlled aircraft,
> motorcycles, and computers.  I acquiesced.  I now only have one
> classic motorcycle. However, she still thinks 15 well accessorized
> Windows computers, 2 decent Macs, 4 Android tablets, two iPads, and
> two good linux boxes is more than I need.  I've gotten to the point of
> "maybe".
>
> If anyone can use a decent Windows desktop, get in touch off-list. I
> have about 10 I really should sell and I will do so for an extremely
> low price.  Some for the cost of shipping alone.  I would hate to
> throw out good quality computers and would rather see them go at
> bargain prices to a place where they will be useful for someone.
>
> Back on subject, I actually sold my K-Line because we're moving to a
> town home and I thought that 500 watts wasn't going to get used and
> the KX3 the better choice of the "K" transceivers for space
> considerations.  Then, a few email exchanges later, I realized that
> remote operations was really the best solution. Then, coincidentally,
> a list member posted a practically new K3, equipped the same as the
> one I sold for about the same price.  I bought it and ordered a K3/0
> Mini.
>
> I've never done this before and wonder if any list members have been
> operating the K3 and K3/0 Mini as a remote station arrangement.  I
> would be interested in the "Hints & Kinks" of getting this all working.
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
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