Although I have also used Eltima's products in the past, they require a
PC to be running at the remote location.
Therefore I highly recommend another method for remote stations: serial
device servers. These small devices plug into the network and carry the
serial ports over the internet with no problem (serial speeds are very
slow). You install a driver (redirector) on your client side that
installs a virtual COM port that in turn connects to the serial server
device. Very easy to use and no PC needs to be running at the remote
site. I use them for rotors, amplifiers, watt meters, etc.
They are available from a number of sources, but I usually buy Lantronix
or Moxa servers on Ebay.
73,
Mitch DJ0QN
On 11.11.2013 14:32, Paul A DeFelice wrote:
Prior to purchasing a K3/0 with the remote rig boxes, I had been using HRD.
My accessory equipment (Alpha 87A, 2 rotor controllers, power meter, etc.)
were handled by using the HRD Serial Port Client in conjunction with the 3rd
party N8VB vCOM Virtual Serial Port Driver software. Unfortunately, the N8VB
software is not compatible with Windows 8. I talked to Brandon at Elecraft
(I can't say enough about Brandon and Elecraft support - it's just
fantastic!) and he suggested that I take a look at the Eltima's Serial to
Ethernet Connector software. This software seems to work fine and the setup
isn't too difficult. For about $100.00 you get a license for 2 computers.
When I'm running remote for an extended period of time, I have a desktop and
a laptop with me. Eltima lets you uninstall and reinstall/register without
limit but after 2 cycles you must contact customer support to switch
machines. Can anyone suggest a Windows 8, 64 bit, compatible software
similar to Eltima's Serial to Ethernet Connector without this limitation
(maybe even freeware)?
73,
Paul K9NU
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