Re: [Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-27 Thread Dave 
Another idea is to run a Raspberry Pi on the network running Node Red software. 
 The nice thing about Node Red is I can monitor and control equipment through 
any web browser and not have the bandwidth overhead of a remote desktop 
solution. This is key if anyone is doing this over cellular and is in poor 
coverage area or does not have unlimited data.

In Node Red I created “flows” which allow me to monitor and control:
KPA1500
rotor (Via PSTRotator AZ IP server)
DLI Web Switch Pro to turn equipment and relays on and off.
Flex 6700 to monitor radio info 

You could have Node Red talk to the KPA500/KAT500 via serial connection and it 
should support any of the functions listed in the KPA500 programmers reference 
manual.

I think there is one person on the Flex Community that has written a Node Red 
flow for the KPA500/KAT500.

Here’s some pics of my Node Red setup. One shows it split screen on my iPad 
with the Flex IOS software. I only have the controls on screen for functions I 
wanted readily available. I am planning to add ability to retune the KPA1500 
tuner as well. Right now I only use the tuner on 80 meters.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YEXRgQgn12Q6j6Cq8

73
Dave wo2x

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 27, 2020, at 6:08 AM, Mike - W5JR  wrote:
> 
> Mick, I have a KPA/KAT500 combo connected to my 6600. Both the KPA and KAT 
> are connected to “serial” ports (USB to serial adapters) on the shack 
> computer that runs 24/7. None are connected to the Flex. Elecraft’s excellent 
> remote software is running on the shack computer in Host mode. This has to be 
> started manually, but could be auto started, I’ve just not done so. I can 
> access my shack computer remotely to (re)start the hosting if the computer 
> reboots for any reason. 
> 
> From the laptop, I can connect to the shack hosted software and have full 
> control over both the KPA and the KAT. A quick bump of RF, like the Flex tune 
> mode instantly tunes the KAT, selects an antenna based on the RF. Putting the 
> KPA in Operate mode automatically selects the proper band on the next burst 
> of RF. 
> 
> I use this whether on my local LAN but not in the shack, or hundreds 
> (thousands) of miles away. I’m very pleased with the KPA/KAT functionality 
> for the Flex. 
> 
> 
> tnx
> Mike / W5JR
> Alpharetta GA
> 
> 
>> On Feb 26, 2020, at 18:02, w6mob  wrote:
>> 
>> I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.
>> 
>> Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
>> the same time?
>> 
>> I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
>> Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
>> KAT500 at the same time.
>> 
>> As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.
>> 
>> Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Mick
>> W6MOB
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-27 Thread Mike - W5JR 
Mick, I have a KPA/KAT500 combo connected to my 6600. Both the KPA and KAT are 
connected to “serial” ports (USB to serial adapters) on the shack computer that 
runs 24/7. None are connected to the Flex. Elecraft’s excellent remote software 
is running on the shack computer in Host mode. This has to be started manually, 
but could be auto started, I’ve just not done so. I can access my shack 
computer remotely to (re)start the hosting if the computer reboots for any 
reason. 

From the laptop, I can connect to the shack hosted software and have full 
control over both the KPA and the KAT. A quick bump of RF, like the Flex tune 
mode instantly tunes the KAT, selects an antenna based on the RF. Putting the 
KPA in Operate mode automatically selects the proper band on the next burst of 
RF. 

I use this whether on my local LAN but not in the shack, or hundreds 
(thousands) of miles away. I’m very pleased with the KPA/KAT functionality for 
the Flex. 


tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA


> On Feb 26, 2020, at 18:02, w6mob  wrote:
> 
> I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.
> 
> Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
> the same time?
> 
> I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
> Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
> KAT500 at the same time.
> 
> As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mick
> W6MOB
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-26 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft 
Mick:


> On Feb 26, 2020, at 10:02 PM, w6mob  wrote:
> 
> I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.
> 
> Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
> the same time?
> 
> I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
> Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
> KAT500 at the same time.
> 
> As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.

I’m running a K3 system (K3-KAT500-KPA500) and a Flex System (Flex-6700 and 
PGXL) remotely from my ham shack in SE Georgia.  It is certainly possible to 
run both ‘flavors’ of equipment at the same time remotely.

You apparently have the KPA500 and Flex running remotely to your satisfaction.  
The question is how to configure the KAT500.  

I have my KAT500 interconnected with the K3 and KPA500 through the “Control” 
15-pin  connectors as ’normal’ to feed band data to one another.Presumably 
you’d have your KAT500/KPA500 connected to the Flex using BCD through the 
control connectors so that the Flex and Elecraft gear talk to each other.  Take 
a look at the Flex document, “USB Cables Interface for the Flex-6000” that goes 
into detail on how to use the Flex USB interface to connect to other devices of 
various types (CAT, Bit, BCD, LDPA , DSTAR).  The cable I use for BCD 
connections with my Flex can be found at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HKK4SCO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1
 


You’ll need to wire the non-USB end for (which comes with breakaway PCB Board 
Header Connectors) for the proper connection to the 15-pin remote connector 
side of the KPA500/KAT500  .In my case, I originally used this cable to 
communicate with the Antenna Genius BCD connector.  

In summary, the serial interface of the KAT500 provides the ability to 
manage/control the KAT500.  You can run the KAT500 utility on a PC in the shack 
and remorely access it, or setup a serial-to-ethernet interface to allow remote 
serial connection to the KAT500 by a PC that is at your location to control it 
with the KAT500 utility.  The “control  connection”  (BCD) provides the ability 
of the KAT500 to communicate Band Settings with other equipment (KPA500, K3, 
Flex, etc.).  As noted, you will need to get the appropriate cable that allows 
the Flex to feed/receive BCD data through a USB connection on the back of the 
Flex to the KAT500/KPA500.

You may also want to post a query to the Flex Community about interfacing the 
Flex to Elecraft gear to see what others may suggest as well.   

Hope this answers your question,


Barry Baines, WD4ASW
Keller, TX



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> 
> Thanks,
> Mick
> W6MOB
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Re: [Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-26 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I 
I'm not sure about how much the Flex demands the CPU, but I have the 
KAT500 Utility and the KPA Utility running while a third port manages 
the K3 (via HRD).  (A 4 port real RS-232 board in the computer, USB 
doesn't always play well in QRO environments; the 4th port manages 
keying CW and FSK while AFSK is still an option.)


These apps give me insight (SWR, power out etc) and control (standby, 
operate. switch antennas) over the transmitting and antenna elements 
(well, add PSTRotator for rotor and SteppIR control).


The key here is to make sure that it all runs on one computer successfully.

Since my station all runs on one computer at the same time, when I 
remote the computer, I remote the station (TeamViewer).  I add in Skype 
for audio (CW and phone).


So yes, it should be possible for you.  One bonus is that you're running 
your station (remotely or not) and no one has to know where you are and 
your log is accurate since it's based on the station location, not yours.


73,

Rick NK7I


On 2/26/2020 8:02 PM, w6mob wrote:

I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.

Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
the same time?

I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
KAT500 at the same time.

As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mick
W6MOB



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[Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-26 Thread w6mob 
I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.

Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
the same time?

I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
KAT500 at the same time.

As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mick
W6MOB



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[Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-26 Thread w6mob 
I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely.

Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500 at
the same time?

I have the KPA500/KAT500/Flex working together. I also have the KPA500
Remote S/W working on a PC. But I would like to also monitor/control the
KAT500 at the same time.

As best I can tell you can only connect a single KXUSB cable to the KAT.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mick
W6MOB



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