Rick and others,
I use a power strip accessible via Ethernet. This power strip has an IP
address and can be accessed independently from everything else in the
remote radio system. I access this power strip to reset the PC if it has
gone off the rails. I use this power strip to power cycle the radio if
need be. The power strip may be a way to power cycle the K3 because of
its power issues (I am using another brand radio for remote use). And I
use this power strip to disable the remote radio system for security
reasons.
Don N0YE
On 12/18/2013 2:58 AM, Rick Bates wrote:
I'm cheap. I don't throw things away until they are beyond any reasonable
use plus I like toys. So here is how I run my K3 remotely:
I have an old laptop for the shack computer. It runs HRD, has a four port
USB-Serial cable and wifi to the home LAN. It takes only a little power,
doesn't cost much to run (but I'll have to upgrade it to Win7 soon).
Via HRD, I have full control of the K3 (the next version of HRD will even
improve this). By using a SignaLink USB for radio audio, I don't ever worry
about OS noises being transmitted. SLUSB=radio, OS=laptop speakers
I can run the basic K3 via HRD at home or while away (remote); even from
another computer in the house. BO-ring since I have the KPA500 and KAT500
as well. So;
..........
In the event that there is a power failure, someone has to have
physical access to the station to turn the K3 power back on. I'm working
on this (use an alarm or tickle the ACC line for now). That someone also
makes a pass through the house to water plants, grab the papers etc.
.............
While there are other ways to go remote, most of this was 'free'
(since I owned it or it WAS free software) and it is pretty darned cool
stuff; sometimes being a nerd is pretty awesome. Merry Christmas, Rick
wa6nhc
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