I currently have a remote HF base. I have tried Ham Radio Deluxe which worked fine, but prefer TRX-Manager, which controls the radio, the SteppIR, the rotator, and the band switch for the linear, and the band switch for the antenna. For functions not controlled by TRX-Manager, I use free remote desktop software called LogMeIn. This is just like the more well known GoToMyPC, except it is free. Once I am on the remote PC, I can use RS232 relay boards to select which receive antenna I want to use, etc. The best remote control radios are the Kenwood TS-570, 870, 480, and 2000. Not necessary the best radios per se, but easiest to remote. I originally used the obvious audio solution, Skype, but now use IP Sound from SM5VXC. I am working on doing audio over a phone line. This is the best solution, and long distance rates are now so cheap I can afford to use it. There are many other remote configurations different from mine. They all have advantages and disadvantages and what works best depends on your particular situation. You should probably read the Google group on "IRB" (internet remote base). You might want to start out operating one of the public remote base stations.
What is harder than the above is getting an internet connection to the remote base. And getting the remote base venue itself is harder yet. But that is OT for this reflector. Rick N6RK James Wilson wrote: > Here is what I was thinking, to setup a radio at a remote location that > could be "fully" controlled remotely. Ham Radio deluxe has the capability > of controlling my ft897 with a serial interface. A USB sound card could > be used to provide PSK and other digital modes. > > By using this remote usb interface > http://www.digi.com/products/usb/anywhereusb.jsp a remote serial interface > and sound card could easily be setup. Is there a way to pass audio > through one sound card to another sound card? > > In this situation it would be nice to talk SSB using the computer mic and > speakers. Is there a way to speak into a mic and have the sound come out > another sound card and then the reverse when recieving? > > Any help is greatly appreciated I am so excited about this concept. This > would allow an apartment dweller like myself an inexpensive way to have a > completely remote full HF rig. Best case scenario would be to purchase > antenna and rack space on a mountain top. > > James Wilson > K6WRJ > *********************************************************** > Warning: This email may contain confidential or privileged information > intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is > addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please understand > that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents > of this email is strictly prohibited. > *********************************************************** >
