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How to add remote CW contest capability to Flex-6000 without a remote PC
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Kari Gustafsson SM0HRP
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Flex-6000 series is a great contest radio. However, when running contests from a remote location (without a remote PC) present SDR software cannot produce local CW sidetone unless you use the built in CWX keyer and NOT use a logger program to automate it all. Flex will eventually come up with a solution soon but till then we need a solution. The solution is the Remote Rig concept and allows you to get sidetone without the need for a remote PC. After more than 5 years of serious DX-ing and contesting I believe that being without a remote PC at radio site greatly improves durability and robustness of the remote contest set up. For sure in a 48 h contest is my experience.
I here provide a link from my blog to show how to set up the boxes for this:
http://remotedxandcontestblog.sm0hrp.se/2018/02/04/how-to-add-remote-contest-capability-to-flex-6000...
The set up can also be used for FT8 and no DAX-usage if you do not have the available data bandwidth at the remote location (as I have).
I here provide a link from my blog to show how to set up the boxes for this:
http://remotedxandcontestblog.sm0hrp.se/2018/02/04/how-to-add-remote-contest-capability-to-flex-6000...
The set up can also be used for FT8 and no DAX-usage if you do not have the available data bandwidth at the remote location (as I have).
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Kari I send you a direct email with some additional comments and potential additions.0
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I have a Flex 6300 which I operate remotely from my garage over a wired network connection. Next to the Flex 6300 is my first HF Radio, an IC-7100 controlled remotely as well over the same wired network and a pair of Remote Rig boxes to put the control head inside the house. (I did this to add remote VHF/UHF operation to my remote Flex HF station.) I can attest to the rock-solid performance of the Remote Rig boxes.0
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Here is my set up as a schematic to those who have asked.2
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Kari - Thank you for documenting this and for the schematic ! Awesome set up. I'm glad I didn't sell my RRC-1258 MkII. I used them with remotehamradio.com and was very impressed with the low latency - even on CW.
73, John AF3K0 -
Thanks John. Yes the remote rig boxes are very good. You may also use them to compress DAX remote chanleling e g when working remote FT8. I plan to do that next. SmartLink or SmartSDR can yet not compress DAX over remote.
73 Kari SM0HRP1 -
A more updated schematic with USB COM ports for RRC is found on version 2 of the schematic.
http://remotedxandcontestblog.sm0hrp.se/wp-admin/post.php?post=234&action=edit.
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Kari. Wow! Hadn't thought of that. It will be very interesting to see the test results. Please keep us all informed!!
73, John0 -
Kari, this brings up a Wordpress admin login window for me. Is there another link to the schematic image? Thank you.0
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Hello,
is there a way to know how Maestro keys the rig? For me this is the missing piece to have a perfect remote cw keyer. It seems .Net Apis don't offer this feature.
73' Enzo
iw7dmh
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See this thread where the API was discussed recently: https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/is-keying-possible-via-the-api-or-cat-serial-rts-or...1
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Thank you Eric,
I missed that thread and I wasn't aware of the Api's improvements.
I am developing a remote cw keyer and I am at the point I can digitally mix audio from flex and local generated tone.
I hope to be able to develop the host application and key the rig without additional hardware.
Best regards
Enzo, iw7dmh
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Great Enzo! Look forward to seeing the results. 73 Kari1
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How to get an Entire Hardware list #’s and include cables necessary for Remote Rig the Pair With Maestro ver B , and New Flex 6400 I am not happy with QSK Cw, and side tone with stock equipment Thanks Jacob KK4UU0
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Do you have the basic pair of Remote Rig boxes? Since this was written there is a new alternative with Matt NQ6N API Flex CW keyer. I have posted a video of it in action on this community.0
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I have Single K3/0 mini remote head for Elecraft K3 And (1) Remote Rig Control side with cables for elecraft. It’s being used for CW as a Service, thru RemoteHamRadio.Com Just pay $$$, by the minute to run big heavy hitter contest stations. Have , now invested in Maestro B version and Flex 6400 box. I love CW QSK Wishing the hardware exact list, as you describe. Because Remote rig for Elecraft is great, and wish to try with Flex ! What do you think KK4UU Jacob in Naples Florida0
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