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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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Not being the sharpest tool in the shed I have to find a simple way to explain as my schematic drawing skills are non extexistent. The most basic explanation is I did this;
1. Ran a + - line to the RCA live pin on the remote plug socket with a 2.2k resistor in series from the 6000 power supply rear as it is always on and I desired a standby mode for the GPS 10mghz out to my Flex1500 on WSPR at all times.
2. Found a used 12v mini relay and used the normally open contacts and connected them to the RCA directly AFTER the 2.2k resistor.
3. Ran another + - from the relay coil to an old 12v plug pack and plugged it into the Belkin WeMo with an old 12v dc plug pack.
4. Downloaded to andoid (or iPhone app) and it works.
Note : To place into standby you need to turn on and off twice as I believe the next release will fix the switch "double push" bug... so I saw post in the community. Hope this helps but it does work and my android is with everywhere so solution for me solved. Steve N5AC made me see the light with the open collector remote port
Steve - N5AC, VP Engineering / CTO
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FAN
LAMP
CURLING IRON
FLEX-6000
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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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Geo
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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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Here you go. It's basic, but works like a champ. I also have an LED in parallel with the relay coil for tally purposes, but it's purely optional.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=...
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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The WeMo project worked great for rig control, but now another set of contact closures would sure help remotely reset the tuner. Enter the Global Cache IP2CC. Three closures controlled by an ethernet controlled device. Control from anywhere with Roomie Remote app or similar (open the necessary ports on your router).
As the shack has evolved, I've eliminated wall warts and added a deep cycle 12 volt battery to my station bus. The WeMo solution became a little clunky as a result. Although, as you can read above, they work fine if your architecture is appropriate.

Now my Flex remote on and tuner reset are accessible anywhere. Looking for a use for the third relay. I wonder if I could make it a CW key?
The IP2CC is available from a variety of places on line.
Remote operation is a blast.
73
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Norm - W7CK
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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I'm attaching a shot of the interface for those interested.

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can you explain how the Flex is connected to the Global cache unit. if you explained that I am missing it. I assume the Remote RCA jack on the back of the flex connects to one of the 3 ports? if so is it just 2 wires direct or some other electronics involved?
thanks
K4JKB
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Hope that helps,
Justin
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http://en.usr.cn/1-Channel-Output-WiF...
I also use a WeMo to control the power supply ON/OFF. This way I can reset each device independently.
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http://edn.com/design/consumer/4440797/Teardown--WeMo-Switch-is-highly-integrated
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8 socket so have room for Radio ,Linear , Astron PSU and so on ,simple scripting permit to sequence power up or power down and if VPN routeur crash build in "watch dog" power cycle it
so it usefully when radio was mountain top 200 mile away
have initially planed to solder a opto-coupleur on one of the relay coil for control the remote on of radio ,but idea on that tread may better and keep the warenty of the power bar ..
p.s. it have more expensive unit that also monitor power usage may useful when need to share electric invoice
Marc VE2OLM
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I bought three of them at Christmas from Amazon.
I have been playing with them to get used to the software by turning lights on and off from my office via my iPhone both via WiFI and Cellular. It works well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWHDAKA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s...
It is only US$21.99 and has applications for iPhone/iPad and Android phones.
I will be using a 117VAC relay connected to the switched AC of the Ankuoo Neo and using two N.O. contacts from the relay to switch the remote port on and off. I see no reason, other than fear of short circuits, to use a wall wart or other power supply to activate a 12 volt relay when a 117 VAC will do the trick. Unfortunately the relays I ordered won't arrive for several weeks.
I will use another unit to control the 12 PS feeding the Flex and other rigs in case I need to do a complete cold reboot, and will use a third unit to power cycle the computer if necessary.
One of them may do back-up duty as a vacation lamp-minder. I won't be leaving the station wired for remote ops all the time because of the tendency for Indiana to have pop-up severe thunderstorms with lightning for over half the year. (There ARE some advantages to living where it gets colder in the winter!)
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However, I found out that if you just leave the input grounded all the time (using a shorted RCA plug) the Flex turns on as soon as 12V power is switched on (locally or remotely).
To turn it off the 12V power supply can be turned off (again locally or remotely) resulting in an unexpected power loss to the Flex, but a proper shutdown it is still possible using the front power button.
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It will give me a better feeling if i like to stop remote working and i can shutdown my Flex6 on normal way (like press Power button on my F6 - then switch off the PSU
Then i can switch off also any MEMO to switch off the PSU.
If i like to restart remote i start MEMO switch for PSU and then F6 came up
Bad idea?
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https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/stand-alone-interaface-flex-6x00-maestro-ultrabeam-expert-linear
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Hardy,,, nice interface. I am considering an Expert amplifier and may come back for your design.
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