[Flexradio] Remote operation with iPad and Splashtop
Has anyone successfully used Splashtop and an iPad to remote their Flex Radio/PC? i am currently EXPERIMENTING with Splashtop and iPad2 remoting into a Win7/32 box running the audio via VAC into the Windows audio system (instead of using Skype). Receive audio works great but I'm having trouble with transmit audio from the iPad to the Flex. I have already used Teamviewer/Skype successfully but prefer the Splashtop UI on the iPad so I'm EXPERIMENTING with that now. Hoping someone's been there already else I'll just keep hacking away hoping for success. Thanks, Mike, WB8CXO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation
I'm experimenting with remotely controlling my 5000A, using PSDR 2.2.3, VAC 4.9, Teamviewer 7 and latest version of Skype. It mostly works, and from my laptop I can remotely achieve full control of the 5000, just as expected. The problem is that when I talk into the headset attached to my remote computer (laptop) the incoming receiver audio almost mutes, i.e. drops dramatically in level. Rather like a slow AGC action, it then recovers after a few seconds when I stop talking. The other problem occurs when I try monitoring my transmit audio, using the MON button. Bad feedback occurs, so clearly there is something wrong with my setup. Any ideas? Jeff G4IUA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation of PSDR from an iPad 2 using Skype for iPad
Recently, KS4JU published an article in Ham Radio Science entitled “Using the iPad to Control Your Rig” http://www.hamradioscience.com/2011/05/using-the-ipad-to-control-your-rig/ Unfortunately, at that time, there was no easy way to get two-way audio to work using Skype as it was not multi-tasking friendly and AirDisplay on the iPad supported only audio coming from PSDR – there is no microphone input. I got around this by running the audio channels on my iPhone using Skype which eliminated the multi-tasking problem. Yesterday, Skype released an iPad version of “Skype for iPad” free from the Apple App Store. This version of Skype for iPad works in the multi-tasking background. Once PSDR is running in AirDisplay on the iPad, double-click the Home button on the iPad, execute Skype for iPad and initiate the call to Skype running on the FLEX machine (it must be configured to answer automatically). Then double-click the Home button on the iPad again and go back to PSDR. There, operate PSDR as usual. You can even do a QuickAudio recording to listen to your transmit audio stream. When finished, you can quit PSDR and hang up the Skype connection. Ron W5RKN ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation
Eddie I have done this and there are a few things you need to consider. Think of it as launching a satellite as you just can't run across the room to fix it. The easy part is getting it working. The hard part is keeping it working. Some think the port forwarding is the hardest part, but it is the easiest part. You could also run a VPN so that it looks like it is on your same network (I should try that). Things to keep in mind How to reboot the computer if need be Remote rebooting your internet modem Reliability of your Router Lightning Can you turn your radio on and off remotely Both Keith (copied here) and myself had done it. You do have to add some extra toys like remote internet switches, power meters (LP-100 by Larry Phipps or the Elecraft W2). I would build your station at home first and get it working. Park it in another room and then lock it up for a month with the goal of not every physically touching it. That way it gets to experience some real world ups and downs. Run a few contests from home (but remotely). Remotely, I use HRD, but you can use some RDP (remote desktop) like VNC or Teamviewer (there are many). For Audio, I use Skype. Keith likes IP-Sound. Skype just works. IP-Sound is a bit flaky at times and I wish the author would surface so he could fix it. I would hard wire everything and avoid using Wifi (I have my reasons, but part of that is due to the only company that does good Wifi hardware is Meru) The goods news is that it can be done and can be down well. I would be happy to talk ton Skype sometime if you wish. Or, I'm sure Keith or I would love to fly down there and help you out! I'd be happy to let you know where to send the ticket ... LOL :) Mike VA3MW p.s. Here is a blog entry from a few years ago on my station. I am currently rebuilding it. http://walkerphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/remote-ham-radio-operating.html On Sunday, May 8, 2011, Eddie DeYoung vk...@optusnet.com.au wrote: I am a newbie at setting up a Flex3000/5000 as a remote controlled station. and would like some detailed advise/guidance. Possibly by direct email or Skype call so as to not take up much bandwidth on the forum? The plan is to establish a station at a friends QTH in Nadi Fiji and operate it from Australia. I have a Fiji callsign/license (3D2A) and my friend is also a ham. I will be returning to Fiji in October and would like to set it up then. I would like to be able to operate CW-SSB-Digital modes. I mainly want to operate it during contests. We have broadband internet available in Fiji and a wireless broadband connection in VK. I have a spare laptop with firewire, Windows XPsp3, wireless and LAN connections. I haven't bought the rig for Fiji yet, but have a F5KA in VK. It would become a sort-of-virtual-dxpedition station! Eddie VK4AN/3D2A ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation
Eddie Mike has given you an excellent overview. I too run my Flex remotely. Two locations. One at home and the other in the Nevada wastelands. I agree from experience Wifi at the remote end is NOT the way to go. The two hours it took me to pull Cat5 to the home radio room solved much frustration. The Nevada location has only dish internet access. It is barely fast enough when the panafall is running. Additional considerations: A transmission time out timer can prevent potential disaster. Think of what might happen if you click the tune mode in CW, the link dies, and your Flex is happily buzzing away at 100 watts. Currently Flex does not implement a TOT in PSDR but I have seen it on the want list. Currently I monitor my power supply current and if it is continuous for more than 90 seconds, the DC supply to the Flex is interrupted. This is far from elegant, but neither is a smoking radio. The remote antenna in Nevada is subjected to everything from sandstorms to snow. I radomed a 5BTV in 2 inch PVC and have not had any issues in the two years it has been in operation. CW can be done keyboard style from a number of programs. If you want to send with local paddles, I can tell you from my own experience that a pair of Winkeyer USB's linked via the Winkey Remote application work very reliably. Internet delay is unavoidable, so full break-in is not an option. My delay is about one full letter. I understand those using RemoteRig experience less. Either way, full break-in is not going to happen. I use LogMeIn/Hamachi and thus am able to tunnel IPsound. I use the PCM 16Khz codec. I also use Skype, to accomodate friends on the road. Skype is reliable, but I don't care for what it does to CW signals. Someday IPSound is going to be left behind and I am actively looking for a CW friendly VOIP program. Best of luck with your remote project! 73, Luke ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation Time Out
DDUtil has a TOT and it works well. I know- I set it at three minutes (Who talks longer than three minutes, right?) in preparation for remoting. In the middle of a long-winded QSO, everything shut down and I had no idea what went wrong. After I closed a lot of windows, I found the notice from DDUtil about the imposition of a Time Out for my long-winded discourse on something or other. ARM (Another Rookie Mistake). Jim KJ2P -Original Message- From: Luke Rainville (WebMail) A transmission time out timer can prevent potential disaster. Think of what might happen if you click the tune mode in CW, the link dies, and your Flex is happily buzzing away at 100 watts. Currently Flex does not implement a TOT in PSDR but I have seen it on the want list. Currently I monitor my power supply current and if it is continuous for more than 90 seconds, the DC supply to the Flex is interrupted. This is far from elegant, but neither is a smoking radio. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation Time Out
Thought I would weigh in after a mention by Mike VA3MW. As mentioned Len VA3LM and myself have been building remote access to his environment (for fun and contesting) and we have a few recommendations or preferences. 1. We use a Steppir beam, making DDutil an invaluable tool. It inhibits TX when the antenna is tuning - a must have. 2. The steppir Monstir scraps a big piece of sky. We have a heavy duty rotor and tower, but to make sure we are not fighting any high winds, we have a weather station connected by USB to give real time weather conditions - something we consider a must have. 3. DDutil will control timeout and can set power levels, based on band, mode and if amplifier is turned. This may sound like an advertisement for DDutil. 4. Remote sound for ssb, Mike states that I like or prefer Ipsound over over Skype, actually I use both. I have with Ipsound routed the audio over the Internet channel and done the encoding / decoding at the far end using HRD or Digipan. The communication is direct, and not through a centralized Skype server. 5. I prefer accessing all the tools (read toys) using a Virtual Private Network. More encryption options, and no multiple holes (port forwarding) in the firewall for applications - just plain less exposure. 6. I use Remote Desktop Protocol (windows) and it is good, but a person at the radio end cannot shadow what you are doing in case there is a problem. 7. I prefer Teamviewer, it has a LAN access only mode (dovetails nicely with the VPN) negating the centralized server that keeps track of all systems and exposing you to hackers. It has a bandwidth adaptive feature, but can be also controlled. There are many other great features, including concurrent session viewing for training of your operators. 8. Mike is right on wireless, just plain bad news. This may stir a debate, but I am looking for reliability in the communications channel. 9. Mike is right on testing, give it a very good road test, before truly going remote 10. Antenna and rig switching - we are testing and initially recommend an eightpak from Array Solutions. You can ground the radios to deal with the lightning that Mike talks about. 11. Backup power - recommend the use of UPS, can be a lifesaver for the PC and Flex. 12. If it really hits the fan, you need an out of band solution for killing or resetting the power on your hardware / applications. Someone previously in the reflector mentioned use of a ethernet / web ac power controller from Digital Loggers, well so do we. 13. Remote watt - SWR meter is a must have - ours is a LP-100 connected to DDutil, limits or kills power in high swr situations. It is remotely controllable. 14. Before you let new people on the system, take them through a few training sessions. 15. With a remote setup, it is highly likely that you will be running multiple programs at the same time and you need to be careful of sequencing, a good batch gui launch utility is recommended - we are having very good initial success with btrun43. It is also great for sequentially stopping all your running apps. 16. With multiple apps, you will think to run multiple screens - logical. Make sure you remote access apps can see both. 17. In case it all hits the fan again, keep all your configurations documented. With a small amount of remote intervention, I can re-build most everything remotely. As Mike states, willing to travel - I am retired. Keith VA3YC On 5/9/11 3:39 PM, Jim Jannuzzo jsqu...@msn.com wrote: DDUtil has a TOT and it works well. I know- I set it at three minutes (Who talks longer than three minutes, right?) in preparation for remoting. In the middle of a long-winded QSO, everything shut down and I had no idea what went wrong. After I closed a lot of windows, I found the notice from DDUtil about the imposition of a Time Out for my long-winded discourse on something or other. ARM (Another Rookie Mistake). Jim KJ2P -Original Message- From: Luke Rainville (WebMail) A transmission time out timer can prevent potential disaster. Think of what might happen if you click the tune mode in CW, the link dies, and your Flex is happily buzzing away at 100 watts. Currently Flex does not implement a TOT in PSDR but I have seen it on the want list. Currently I monitor my power supply current and if it is continuous for more than 90 seconds, the DC supply to the Flex is interrupted. This is far from elegant, but neither is a smoking radio. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] Remote Operation
I am a newbie at setting up a Flex3000/5000 as a remote controlled station. and would like some detailed advise/guidance. Possibly by direct email or Skype call so as to not take up much bandwidth on the forum? The plan is to establish a station at a friends QTH in Nadi Fiji and operate it from Australia. I have a Fiji callsign/license (3D2A) and my friend is also a ham. I will be returning to Fiji in October and would like to set it up then. I would like to be able to operate CW-SSB-Digital modes. I mainly want to operate it during contests. We have broadband internet available in Fiji and a wireless broadband connection in VK. I have a spare laptop with firewire, Windows XPsp3, wireless and LAN connections. I haven't bought the rig for Fiji yet, but have a F5KA in VK. It would become a sort-of-virtual-dxpedition station! Eddie VK4AN/3D2A ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation and New software release
Guys, the new software loaded and works fine. The ALC works now, finally and the output power is under control for the very first time on my 5000. The only issue I found in the new SDR RC2 software was that VOX on VAC does not work. Did I miss a new check box?? It seems that VOX was working on VAC then not working, on different software SDR versions. VOX is really required for remote operation so you don't have to use the MOX button. Also, the latency of Skype or any VoIP connection is such that you can cut off your words with a manual operation, whereby VOX stops transmitting on the SDR computer when incoming audio stops. With respect to remoting your SDR, I have been doing this for years on numerous conventional and SDR rigs using various remote desktops, including GOTOMY PC, Pocket Cloud, Microsoft remote desktop, and Teamviewer. Teamviewer by far is the best as when you use it computer to computer, there is a BUILT IN VoIP tunnel that allows you to connect to the SDR PC for your visual and audio without using Skype, etc. Teamviewer also has an IPad app that works great. The IPad app DOES NOT have the VoIP tunnel working on it (yet??), so you must use Skype to connect to the home PC. Teamviewer is a free app and does not require any static IP address entrees and works from anywhere!!! Harry W9BR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I always run powerSDR on the computer where the radio is. I've never much used vox with any radio, so I use the MOX button to transmit on SSB, but vox could be used if the radio supports it (1500 doesn't). For CW, I use the CWX keyboard. I would like to have a remote paddle but Internet delays make that hard to do cheaply. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Michael Ruttenberg Date: 03/08/11 04:08:37 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed How do you run the PSDR software? At the local end (where you physically Are) or at the remote end (where the rig is)? If at the local end, how do you get get the software to control the rig as The rig and PSDR are physically separate. If at the local end, how do you key the rig for SSB/CW? I am sure there are many questions about how to chain up the software and Rig. Is there a guide written somewhere from someone who has succeeded in doing This? I have a Flex3000 and would be interested in seeing this in action. Mike G7TWC On 8 March 2011 02:59, Mike WA8BXN hubb...@hotmail.com wrote: When using skype for audio, a different skype account is needed for each computer (easy to have as many as you want). Each one will both send and receive audio. Even if you were going to just listen to the remote radio still two accounts would be needed, on to get the audio sent from the remote system, and one to receive it on the local computer. I suppose if one was going to use a digital mode like PSK31 an audio link would not be needed at all. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Tim N9PUZ Date: 03/07/11 21:49:07 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good Success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and Another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I use TightVNC It is free, has superb security, runs nicely, and does not use an external server as some virtual systems do. Ted, WB2LOU On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 7:29 PM, Gary Robertson groberts...@austin.rr.comwrote: I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great internet access at my home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn to facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as it relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- You cannot change history, but you can make history! Education is the only legal cure for stupidity. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
Hi Mike and all-- PSDR is always run where the rig is. The data between PSDR computer and the Flex rig is very fast, lots of it, and must be near real time. No way that a internet connection or whatever you might have for the remote access will come close to the speeds and throughput needed. So you will need some application to remote in. There are two ways for that-- a) use an application, many already mentioned by others like TightVNC, that remotes the entire computer screen. So you can remotely run the entire computer, all the apps, get to the directories, and run PSDR. I run this way, and have some delay in the display, but usable. Key the transmitter by clicking the MOX button. I don't try CW this way. b) use an application, like Ham Radio Deluxe, that provides a remote rig interface. You don't see PSDR, can't see the panadapter, but you have all the normal radio interfaces of an old-fashioned radio like a tuning dial, filter widths, etc. You can't access anything else on the computer. PSDR is controlled-- band change, frequency change, everything-- using Kenwood-2000 CAT commands that run between the Ham Radio Deluxe and PSDR. You need to make a decision on which path to take. Actually, I use both. If I am doing the remote access and have a fast connection, I use option a)-- the full computer screen. However, if I am sharing my station with a ham friend, I make them use Ham Radio Deluxe, because I have lots of stuff on my computer and I am not willing to share it all. This just gives you the ability to remotely control the radio-- you still need Skype or whatever for the audio. Good luck-- it is fun. I am sitting in a hotel on a business trip in Greenville, SC, and just got off my Flex located in Washington state. Steve WA7DUH On 3/8/2011 4:08 AM, Michael Ruttenberg wrote: How do you run the PSDR software? At the local end (where you physically are) or at the remote end (where the rig is)? If at the local end, how do you get get the software to control the rig as the rig and PSDR are physically separate. If at the local end, how do you key the rig for SSB/CW? I am sure there are many questions about how to chain up the software and rig. Is there a guide written somewhere from someone who has succeeded in doing this? I have a Flex3000 and would be interested in seeing this in action. Mike G7TWC On 8 March 2011 02:59, Mike WA8BXNhubb...@hotmail.com wrote: When using skype for audio, a different skype account is needed for each computer (easy to have as many as you want). Each one will both send and receive audio. Even if you were going to just listen to the remote radio still two accounts would be needed, on to get the audio sent from the remote system, and one to receive it on the local computer. I suppose if one was going to use a digital mode like PSK31 an audio link would not be needed at all. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Tim N9PUZ Date: 03/07/11 21:49:07 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good Success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and Another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great internet access at my home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn to facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as it relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I've had good results with teamviewer which is free for personal use. It can handle the audio as well as remote desktop. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Gary Robertson Date: 03/07/11 19:29:56 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great Internet access at my Home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn To facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station Desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to Which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as It relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote Laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others Are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would Appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great Insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio@flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ On 3/7/2011 6:29 PM, Gary Robertson wrote: I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great internet access at my home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn to facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as it relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
Try teamviewer as a free (non commercial use) alternative to go to my pc. Sent from my iPod On Mar 7, 2011, at 8:48 PM, Tim N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com wrote: I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ On 3/7/2011 6:29 PM, Gary Robertson wrote: I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great internet access at my home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn to facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as it relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
When using skype for audio, a different skype account is needed for each computer (easy to have as many as you want). Each one will both send and receive audio. Even if you were going to just listen to the remote radio still two accounts would be needed, on to get the audio sent from the remote system, and one to receive it on the local computer. I suppose if one was going to use a digital mode like PSK31 an audio link would not be needed at all. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Tim N9PUZ Date: 03/07/11 21:49:07 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good Success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and Another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down
I thought I saw this on the forums, but cannot find it What are folks doing for Flex emergency shutdown of the rig when I am not at the station site. I want to be able to turn off my rig if some other incident occurs (key down after certain amount of time) Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down
Mark, DDUtil has a software timer that will unkey the radio. I also use an IP controlled AC power strip that if everything else doesn't work then you can send a command over the internet to kill everything. 73, Mack de W4AX On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Mark Lunday wd4...@triad.rr.com wrote: I thought I saw this on the forums, but cannot find it What are folks doing for Flex emergency shutdown of the rig when I am not at the station site. I want to be able to turn off my rig if some other incident occurs (key down after certain amount of time) Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- 73, Mack de W4AX ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down
Hi Mark, I use the following to make sure I have full power control of the remote station or computer. http://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.html Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Lunday Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:47 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down I thought I saw this on the forums, but cannot find it What are folks doing for Flex emergency shutdown of the rig when I am not at the station site. I want to be able to turn off my rig if some other incident occurs (key down after certain amount of time) Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down
What if you lose Internet connectivity at the radio site? A touchtone decoder on a phone line with an answering machine might be an answer to that question. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation: Flex 1500
Is anyone running their Flex 1500 remotely for CW, SSB, or Digital Modes? I'm currently using PowerSDR 2.0.8 and use FLDIGI for digital modes. Is anyone doing this already? I suppose digital is a matter of adding VNC or LogMeIn to a working system. How about CW or SSB? No need to blaze a new path if someone has already identified a good setup. 73, Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation with PSDR
Is the KB article 50255 (Remote Operation via the Internet for PowerSDR 1.x) the latest word for remote operation? Are there later implementations using netbooks or iPhone/iTouch devices? Ron W5RKN ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation Flex-5000A
I'm a new owner of a 5000A and a SPE Expert 1K amplifier. I'm going through the learning curve - but having a blast as I do! I'm currently just remoting from the Shack to wherever I am in the house / yard. I've also accessed it from my car, using my laptop and aircard. I've got it working, but have some questions / concerns, etc. and can't believe that I am the first person asking these questions or coming across these issues. I'm using TightVNC and Skype. Appreciate any assistance that you can give me? * Transmit time out - if I lose the link when I am transmitting, it will continue transmitting - I don't see anywhere that I can specify a transmit time out? Did I miss it? If it isn't there, are there any intentions to add it? If no, what are others doing to ensure that the transmitter doesn't stay on until they can get home to turn it off? * The power on button - momentary push on - how are others remotely turning their machines on and off? I really want the ability to power it down and then back up. * That itty bitty manual transmit button - tough to push it on and off when you are driving (sorta kidding - but kinda not). Has anyone come up with a way to put a 'man-sized' PTT button on the screen, or another mechanism to give you a positive PTT on and off? * I've seen references to using two sessions of Skype - I'm guessing one for audio each way? Has anyone does this and what are the benefits? * The SPE Expert 1K amplifier (sweet as my kids would say) - I've got two serial ports tied up - one for CAT control, and the other for the remote operating software for the Expert - is anyone using and can recommend a USB to Serial bridge (i.e. multiple serial ports off of a single USB port)? * Any other peripherals that anyone could recommend that would make the remote operation of a Flex radio station better, safer and more effective? I would also appreciate any other comments, advice, 'learnings', pointers, etc. from anyone that is remoting a Flex radio station. I'm currently working on an option with a farmer to get access to his 75 acre farm. I would look at putting up a couple of towers, and use a shipping container as a remote shack. It is about 20 minutes from my residence. I travel a lot, and really like the idea of being able to access my station from anywhere I can get on the Internet. Your assistance is greatly appreciated Bill Gipps VE7XS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation Flex-5000A
Hi Bill, I am not sure about your setup, but perhaps a Web (Internet Remote) accessible power switch would solve some of your problems? They are readily available on eBay for $75 URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270400080007 GL de Ken N9VV Bill Gipps wrote: I'm a new owner of a 5000A and a SPE Expert 1K amplifier. I'm going through the learning curve - but having a blast as I do! I'm currently just remoting from the Shack to wherever I am in the house / yard. I've also accessed it from my car, using my laptop and aircard. I've got it working, but have some questions / concerns, etc. and can't believe that I am the first person asking these questions or coming across these issues. I'm using TightVNC and Skype. Appreciate any assistance that you can give me? Your assistance is greatly appreciated Bill Gipps VE7XS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation Flex-5000A
Bill Gipps wrote: * The power on button - momentary push on - how are others remotely turning their machines on and off? I really want the ability to power it down and then back up. This is, I think, the biggest hassle for remote operation as it is the only problem that is ultimately unfixable in software. (We can implement software timeouts if we need them, for instance). It would be nice to have an official Flex upgrade for those of us who want it. Would there be enough demand, I wonder? Or, would it be enough to simply have a simpler, physically compatible switch? It could actually be as simple as an ordinary off/on switch as per the SDR 1000 and then manage remote power on/ power off external to the box, which I imagine has about a hundred inexpensive, well-proven solutions out there. All we would really need in that case is for Flex to approve some switch or other that we could put in without voiding the warranty. There must be one with sufficient reliability that fits the same hole in the case and maybe even has a LED in it. I must confess that this is a problem I don't have today -- but could tomorrow. I can readily imagine (as I age) moving to an apartment or a condo where I would have to get a piece of land elsewhere to put up my antenna farm. On that day, this kind of thing becomes acute. Larry Wo0Z ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation Flex-5000A
On Jun 21, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Bill Gipps wrote: * Transmit time out - if I lose the link when I am transmitting, it will continue transmitting - I don't see anywhere that I can specify a transmit time out? Did I miss it? If it isn't there, are there any intentions to add it? If no, what are others doing to ensure that the transmitter doesn't stay on until they can get home to turn it off? ddutil has a transmit time-out feature. I know it works with the digital modes where they assert PTT through ddutil but not sure it would work for you clicking on the MOX button to transmit. If you are using VOX and lose the link, the radio should unkey as there will be no more audio coming in. * The power on button - momentary push on - how are others remotely turning their machines on and off? I really want the ability to power it down and then back up. I would like to see an answer for this one too. It looks like the internal processor can turn the power on/off so perhaps there is a command that could come over the FlexWire or from PowerSDR via the FireWire (MIDI) that would do it too. * That itty bitty manual transmit button - tough to push it on and off when you are driving (sorta kidding - but kinda not). Has anyone come up with a way to put a 'man-sized' PTT button on the screen, or another mechanism to give you a positive PTT on and off? Sounds like you need separate hardware for that. * The SPE Expert 1K amplifier (sweet as my kids would say) - I've got two serial ports tied up - one for CAT control, and the other for the remote operating software for the Expert - is anyone using and can recommend a USB to Serial bridge (i.e. multiple serial ports off of a single USB port)? ddutil. ddutil acts as a CAT fan-out box so all your different devices can be connected to give information to PowerSDR or get it from PowerSDR. You can use several different serial ports connected to different devices, e.g. amp, tuner, rotator, etc., each with its own serial port. You would have PowerSDR send the band info to the SPE Expert 1K amp through ddutil. I believe that there is now a mode that allows the Expert 1K amp to provide level control back to PowerSDR as well. * Any other peripherals that anyone could recommend that would make the remote operation of a Flex radio station better, safer and more effective? Someone to sit at the console and monitor? ;-) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation
Here is a FYI on my remote setup...I bought and still have a Omni IV ( that is for sale )and set it up for remote operation per their advertisement and techs that told me how great it would work remote...after 6 months of myself and a guru IT friend of mine working with it, we still had continued pauses and burps in the audio whether it was on receive or transmit. I purchased the Flex 5000A and it only took me a couple of days to get familiar with it and get the remote working perfect. I spent the week at my beach house and worked my Flex remote and no one even asked me if I was not at my home. They never knew until I told them. I also use the remote while in my mobile with my Dell mini laptop and a broadband card with a external antenna on the roof. It is so nice to be able to ride down the road and listen to quality qso's from my home dipoles and beams. No static on receive from the standard hf noise. Jump from 160 to 6 . ..Wow...thanks to all who have worked so hard to bring the Flex to where it is today. It has really made amateur radio exciting again. N4zvnEd Helms ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex 5000A using iPod Touch!
I am leaving the 5000A on. I want to install something where I can turn the Flex on and off. That would be good when travelling One thing I forgot to mention. I had to jailbreak the ipod to get Backgrounder to install. Dave - Original Message - From: ROY LONGWORTH To: Dave Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 5:30 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex 5000A using iPod Touch! Dave , How do you turn the 12 volt power on and off or are you operating the IPOD when the 5000 is on... Roy --- On Fri, 4/3/09, Dave rocke...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dave rocke...@gmail.com Subject: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex 5000A using iPod Touch! To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 10:07 PM Got bored tonight so decided to play around with my new iPod Touch 32 gig 2nd generation. Using the Ipod in ear headphones with built in mic, SKYPE for the iPod Touch, and Mocha VNC Lite I now am able to operate the Flex 5000A via the iPod Touch wherever I have a wifi connection. One note - you will also need to install a program called backgrounder on the iPod to keep the programs active when in background. Have to get a picture and send it in to Flex! Dave wo2x ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex 5000A using iPod Touch!
Got bored tonight so decided to play around with my new iPod Touch 32 gig 2nd generation. Using the Ipod in ear headphones with built in mic, SKYPE for the iPod Touch, and Mocha VNC Lite I now am able to operate the Flex 5000A via the iPod Touch wherever I have a wifi connection. One note - you will also need to install a program called backgrounder on the iPod to keep the programs active when in background. Have to get a picture and send it in to Flex! Dave wo2x ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote operation SDR-1000
Is there anyone remote operating the SDR-1000 who build the special cable for the Mic as in the diagram in the pdf file on this link ? http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?fn=SDR_Remote_Operation.pdf I would appreciate some more info and help. Please contact me off the reflector. Eddy ON5UQ. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation
I operate my own Internet remote, but I have an older ham who is now living in an antenna restricted apartment asking if there is an Internet accessible remote club station. He is computer savvy. I would appreciate any info someone would pass on to me. Thanks Harry W9BR **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation of the Flex-5000A
I haven't done this outside of my intranet, but I can do this anywhere on my network with either the 5K or the SDR-1K. There are some latency issues. Some fine tuning of the server and the client in terms of screen bit depth etc. helps this considerably. I have done it cross platform from Linux to Windows as well. The client I use is tight VNC and IP sound. I have used Skype also both work fb. I use VAC to make the connections between the radio and the audio server. When the flex wire protocol gets going, the sky is the limit as far as I can see. The flex wire will be able to handle many chores even unto aiming a beam. I have my SDR-1K all linked up to my antenna switching so it automatically selects the correct antenna and I have an Acom 2K which autotunes, so its pretty much click and talk from anywhere in the house. I also use a LP-1 digital watt meter that has a program that links to the computer, so I can watch the power out and SWR from the remote as well. I do not have the Acom hooked up to the 'puter yet but that is also possible. I also have DX lab running so the packet and digital modes are also alive. I never thought about CW Get and CW type, I will have to give that a try. This is fun to experiment with and very easy to get going and will add another dimension to your radio enjoyment. http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10082 73 W9OY Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Remote Operation of the Flex-5000A
I was talking to a couple of my friends, Bill and Fritz, who are both proud owners of 7800s. Bill travels a bit and was interested in remote operation of his 7800. This peaked my interest and yesterday morning I set out to remote my Flex-5000A. I found a free product on www.logmein.com that provided the necessary function for control of a remote PC ( I know, I am cheap ). I installed the client on the XP machine that runs the radio and set the remote software up on the MacBook Pro (requires a plug in for Safari). Security is pretty good requiring a user name and password for Logmein and a second password to access the remote computer. With very little effort, I was moving about the console, changing bands, audio settings, and so forth on the Power SDR Console from my Mac. At this point I installed Skype on the Mac (it was already on the PC) and I was in business. I was suprised at how easy it was and confirmation of my efforts occurred this a.m. as I used the remote to keep my sked with Bill and others. There is quite a bit of latency in the control of the 5000, so your contact needs to be aware that you are on a remote. CW operation using CWGet and CWType remotely with the 5000 was flawless. On a good clean signal you do not even need the audio connection. :-) 73's Jim, W4ATK [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/jimrogers_w4atk No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1243 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 11:24 AM ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
