Internet Remote Control Radio

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Doug Kilgore KD5OUG
• KD5OUG_at_arrl.net

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Overview
• Youtube Movie
• Discussion of Parts of System
• Demo

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Youtube Movie
• Randy Hall, K7AGE
• www.youtube.com/profile?userK7AGE
• Remote Radio Station Control

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Radio
• Must be able to be remote controlled
• ICOM CI-V
• Kenwood RS232
• Look for connectors on back of radio
• Antenna Tuner - automatic
• Antenna Rotator Control - ?

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Computer
• Audio card (maybe 2)
• Serial - RS232 x 2 (USB alternate)
• Ethernet
• Backup power supply
• More RAM Faster CPU
• Operating system WinXP or Vista

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Sound Card Interface
• Audio In Audio Out PTT
• Isolation transformers opto isolator
• Radio cables Mike DIN - Accessory
• Audio level control
• Commercial units available for PSK31
• Try NOT to use RS232 (needed elsewhere)

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Radio Control Interface
• Serial Data link
• RS232 12 to -12 volt (USB Serial converter)
• CI-V 0 to 5volts (level shifter reqd)
• RF Bluetooth
• Data Speed

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Control Software
• Specific Brands or model numbers
• Multiple brands single radio
• Multiple brands multiple radios simultaneously
• Lots of freeware
• Moderately priced suites

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Internet
• High Speed Cable, DSL, broadband
• IP Address (161.58.186.233)
• Static vs Dynamic (DHCP)
• DNS Domain Name Server
• Firewalls prevent uninvited access

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• LogMeIn.com
• Software (free Version) runs on protected
  computer
• Sends changed IP address to LogMeIn
• Password protected database
• Remote browser requests access
• Protected computer requires 2nd password
• Remote computer sees and controls protected

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Internet Remote Control Radio

• Skype.com
• Software (free Version) provides VOIP connection
• Requires mike and speaker (headset)
• Server directory Skype name, full name or
  email
• Local phone list
• Test Call for audio levels
• 2 way audio connection like a phone call

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Links to info about remote control Available on
RWK website http//k5rwk.org/links.htm