Using Amazon Alexa to Start/Stop your Station

Mack

Since I have several of the Amazon Alexa products in my home and much of my home is controlled by automation I decided to create an Alexa routine to Start and Stop two of my ham stations. There are several Alexa aware power strips but in this case I chose to use this one: Web Power Switch Pro Model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0765NCB2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Hu4JDb9GCJP9J Here is the example Alexa routine that I use. Now with a simple voice routine I can turn two different Flex radios and associated hardware on and off. 73, Mack W4AX Alpha Team

John - AI4FR

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Mack

Santiago, I use this relay Enclosed AC/DC Power Relay with Protection & De-Bounce. **** Terminals. 120V Trigger Input. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017743I7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ES4JDbPEECWQB I connect a home brew cable from the relay contacts to the REM ON connector on the back of the radio. Remember to enable Remote On in SSDR setup. 73, Mack W4AX Alpha Team

Ross - K9COX

I use these, 3 for $18.19 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079MCGJ94/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Thanks Mack. Will certainly look into that. 

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Thanks Ross. Will be checking on these.

John - AI4FR

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Nice! Drawing really helps understands....that'll be my next project for sure!. 

Thanks,

Santiago

Robert Lonn

Justin W4JTD

Joe N3HEE

I wrote an Alexa skill to learn Morse code. It’s called Continuous Wave. Give it a try ! I also use Alexa to turn my radio, power supply and shack lights on and off. This is done through Home Assistant home automation hub. It can be controlled locally or remotely without using the vendor’s cloud service.

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Mack, good morning. Took the liberty to drop you an email. Santiago

Mack

Santiago,

I'll reply later today.

Mack

Bob G W1GLV

I've been using these for a couple years, no hiccups.

Steve Potter

KF4HR

Mack

Santiago Mejia HI8O

John - AI4FR

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Yes, it is!. I also created an automation that when the weather is "rainy" at my QTH the shack is turned off completely. 

Thanks for your help John.

Santiago

John - AI4FR

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Agree.

I bet Mack has something like that already!

KF4HR

Thanks Mac.  I received the 3-pole 40A Contactor today.  My plan is to use an Insteon 120vac On/Off module to key it, and my Echo Dot for voice control.  After I get this arrangement put together I plan to relocate my PG-XL to my wiring closet.  Should make for a much quieter shack.

Mack

I am a big advocate of a completely quiet shack. I too have my PGXL at my antenna entry point and it works beautifully. You can see a pic of it's location here: https://www.qrz.com/db/W4AX . I have have taken measure to have dead quiet computers and other devices. 

You can also see a pic of my contactor to power on/off the amp at QRZ page above.

73,

Mack
W4AX
Alpha Team