This is a picture of my test setup. When done, all you need is the power cord, the network cable and any devices you wish to turn on or off to be wired in.

Regarding the Remote RCA connector:
This RCA connector is provided for remote power-on functionality. When the RemotePower ON feature is enabled, shorting this input to ground will activate the radio - openingthis connector will disable power on the radio. Refer to the SmartSDR documentation forinformation on how to configure this input. (Note: 3.3VDC Max Input.)
The parts required are:
- Raspberry PI with power supply and SD card
- An RCA cable to plug into the back of your 6000 series (you can cut up an old Stereo cable off the HiFi :) ).
- 4 Relay Shield KS0212 from http://www.keyestudio.com/keyestudio-rpi-4-channel-relay-shield.html
- Software from RemoteQTH and their RemoteQTH Server
- Order the RPI if you don't have one already
- Order the KS0212 for $8.99
- Find and RCA cable that has the RCA connector on one end to plug into the radio and bare wires on the other end to wire up to the KS0212
- Build the RPI server by downloading the image from RemotQTH and booting your RPI (directions are on their website on how to build and image and get up and running. Their image is a complete Raspian install.
- Login into their control panel and you want to configure their relays numbered 1, 5, 17 and 24. This will be relay 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the KS0212 that you have plugged into the RPI.
After that, let's assume you want to add some control for AC Power devices. I found this on Amazon which is the least expensive power switch I could find, called the IoT Relay for less than $30 each.

Once you have all that wired up, this is the One of the Web Views you can get and it works well from a Mobile Device:

There are many other ways to get this done, but this one is one of my favourites and does not require any wire wrapping, soldering on special jumpers.
Mike va3mw
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I control the 6700 RELAY ON connection and also use three of the IoT Relays for other gear. They are excellent for 120 VAC switching.
I have been using these two remote relays, which are more pricey:
Webswitch 1216H http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=166
RelayPros Web Relay 4-Channel 20-Amp ProXRZADR420PROXR_WEB-I http://relaypros.com/Relay/Device/ZADR420PROXR_WEB-I
RelayPros RS232 Controller 4-Channel 10-Amp ProXR LiteR410PL_ZRS http://relaypros.com/Relay/Device/R410PL_ZRS
If anyone is interested in the RelayPro versions, I have MATLAB classdefs to control them. MATLAB has an inexpensive home edition for $149. I use it extensively in my amateur radio projects.
73/gus
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https://www.banggood.com/ESP8266-5V-WiFi-Relay-Module-Internet-Of-Things-Smart-Home-Phone-APP-Remote...

They even have a dual relay one
https://www.banggood.com/5V-ESP8266-Dual-WiFi-Relay-Module-Internet-Of-Things-Smart-Home-Mobile-APP-...
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WiFi Smart Power Strip
- cheap - around $30.00
- 4 Individually remote switched AC Outlet
- 4 USB Outlets - remotely switched together
There are much more expensive versions but likely use the same internal parts..
Working fine.. I'm using an Android App for control
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US
https://www.amazon.com/Conico-Protector-Outlets-Compatible-Controlled/dp/B074SFQDN5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527752246&sr=8-3&keywords=WiFi+Smart+Power+Strip+Surge+Protector
Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B079X2CRK9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DYNVB38/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All it needs is a 5 V power supply and a USB connection to a Win 7 computer. The app only only works on Win 7, but you can address it through programming under Win 8.1 or 10.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/KMTronic-LAN-Ethernet-IP-8-channels-Relay-board-WEB-BOX/281238587151?hash=i...
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I imagine yes but thought I would ask.
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Most coax relays will work with web switches. If you are searching on eBay, DowKey is the gold standard. This one looks cool https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Controled-Android-OS-MS-S4-WiFi-smart-ANTENNA-COAXIAL-SWITCH-2-KW-PE...
Of course we also have our great line by 4O3A will do the same. Much better quality.
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You might want to update your post to specify that the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ is NOT supported by the remote QTH server software download.
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At the moment, I don't see it on the radar. That is why we did provide the BCD data port that works well with the Denkovi as you have found out.
Can you rephrase your RemoteQTH question? I am not sure what you are asking.
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I am a total newbie when it comes to Raspberry PI. I got the remote QTH disk image successfully written to the micro SD card. When the Pi boots all I get is Linux commands ending in a login prompt.
when I try my callsign with the default password of 1234 all I get is incorrect login prompt.
I am stumped.
Anything you can help with on this?
Thanks,
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can automate lights in your house .
This is their relay switch that can directly interface with the RCA plug on the flex
https://www.insteon.com/io-module/
You do need one Hub in your house but all the command and control is done over the
electric household 110V wiring
https://www.insteon.com/insteon-hub/
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Great little unit. 73 Russ K5OA
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Got from Amazon put in 6 inch by 6 inch plastic electrical box and made up short power cord with 5-20 proper plug for my 220-230 volt outlet with # 8 wire to power panel.
So I use one relay to turn on this relay with 12 volt coil, , one to turn on amp with 12 volts to remote on, one to turn remote on ground to Flex and had the spare now used to give me remote PTT so I can re-register my unit if needed. Had help VE2WU and lost my unit in Smartlink but SmartCat worked and it is 85 miles away!
Most at local electrial supply will work but hard to find the 12 volt dc coil.
Hope it helps Mike.
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I've used a pair of Digital Loggers Inc. (DLI) Web Power Switches (version 4 and 7) for years and neither has ever been inaccessible -- not once. An accessory AC Relay adds additional flexibility for controlling equipment, such as the remote on function for your Flex radio. There have been many positive posts on this community in regarding DLI products, including one in this thread.
https://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.html
http://www.digital-loggers.com/ac.html
73,
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I have one, but I am going to sell it to anyone who wants it in Canada. I really liked it, but it was overkill and for most customers, I would not call it simple.
I was not able to find a simple web interface to turning this on and off. Is there one?
I also tried the IOS app that someone wrote, but it could not find the switch.
If you can share some tips, I am interested and I might then actually install it at my remote station.
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No software required -- I just log into the DLI web interface with any browser.

73,
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Yep, I saw that screen. It doesn't work too well on an iPhone.
Don't get me wrong, it is a great device. It is overkill for most of our new remote operators as most struggle with that level of detail.
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I suppose at first blush it appears to be complicated, but after initial configuration of the fixed IP address and local port number, you just plug in the equipment to the labeled outlets and turn them on and off. No Raspberry PI, no local control software -- nothing else needed. It seems fairly simple to me.
I access my DLI switches with Firefox or Chrome on my Samsung Note 8 or Windows 10 tablets. Both work well, but the browsers will complain about security if you don't use the https protocol for remote logins.
73,
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I get it... seriously.
A large part of customers who want to move into remote operating need super simple, so that is the perspective we are coming from. Even handling a port forward is stressful for them as they are afraid of breaking something by logging into a router.
For others, the Digital Logger device is awesome. It would be nice if it had an admin interface and a user interface as well. I have talked to Digital Logger on the phone about this and also talked with them about have a few dry contacts on this device as well to handle things like remote/soft power down and up. Since all their relays are driven by a UN2309 (guessing at the chip number), it is an easy hack to drag a few TTL levels out and do it externally to the switch.
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Got my new 6400 and SmartLink running yesterday... excited to get all this going!
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I was not able to find a commercial case that will fit this arrangement. But, if someone finds one, that would be awesome.
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https://www.pishop.us/product/highpi-raspberry-pi-b23-case-black/
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I use a USR N540 four-port Ethernet to Serial converter to remotely control an Elecraft KPA500, SteppIR SDA-100 and Green Heron RT-21. Any remote control app that employs a serial interface will work remotely with one of these devices via port forwarding. I run DX Lab Suite, which acquires band data from my Flex 6600 via the web and supplies the data to PSTRotator and WSJT-X.
The USR N-540 (about $120) combined with the DLI Web Power Switches provide full remote control of my station with no computer running in the shack.

https://www.usriot.com/products/4-ports-serial-to-ethernet-converter.html
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https://www.pishop.us/product/highpi-raspberry-pi-b23-case-black/



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