> I received a couple of emails asking how the app would > connect to the radio.. There are several options. WiFi/Serial > and Ethernet/Serial adapters are available that could provide > the serial communication with the rig.
Why don't use Bluetooth? I developed a small BT module that connects directly to the RS-232 port of the K3 (and is available as a low cost kit from the German FUNKAMATEUR magazine). Works like a charm controlling the K3's serial interface, I use it all the time for rig control during contests, etc. > It could also be done with a helper app. I have developed a small > "serial server" that runs on a PC or Mac connected to the radio. > The iPad app connects to the helper app over the network. The > helper app simply forwards commands from the iPad app to the > radio, and forwards responses from the radio to the app. It works > well and costs nothing. Since most folks already have computers > attached to their rigs, this would be the most popular option - I expect. Why would somebody want to control the radio from an iPhone or iPad with a PC or Mac connected to the radio? If I need to rely on a PC/Mac for the radio interconnection anyway isn't it easier to use this for rig control directly then? ;-)) Bigger screen, more comfortable, etc. To my mind a control app for a PDA (no matter what OS and/or manufacturer) only makes sense if you can use it "real portable" meaning no dependencies to other hardware or a network, just a simple 1:1 connection between PDA and radio. But that's just my personal opinion. ;-)) 73, Olli - DH8BQA ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
