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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Slow data transfer of CAT data

« on: 2025-10-10, 05:37:18 »

I am rebuilding my K3 based rRemoteRig station after a prolonged QRT. Rig control is fine over my LAN. … I can QSY, send CW, SSB … but I’m having issues with significant latency communicating the CAT data to/from Ham Radio Deluxe. The latency is up to10 seconds… significant.

Here is my configuration:

Hardware:

- The hardware configuration is comprised of two Windows 11 computers, one connected to the radio RRC, another at the control RRC.

- The Radio RRC is connected via the small USB port, the other end to a USB hub. The input of USB hub is connected to the radio laptop.

- The Control RRC connects from the small USB port on the control RRC to the computer USB port.

Firmware settings:

- Here are the current firmware settings related to the COM port:

- Control RRC: see attachment
- Radio RRC: see attachment


The station is set upon its own LAN and data transfer should be almost instantaneous.

Perhaps readers can find something obvious. I am at a loss to know where the problem exists. Perhaps I’ve stared at the settings too long?

Thanks
Dennis, K7FL

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: K3 mini/K3/logging software problem

« on: 2025-10-01, 21:12:42 »

An6 resolution to this issue Jim. I am encountering the same issue.

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General discussion forum / Re: Changing External IP subnet

« on: 2025-09-30, 05:36:07 »

Hi

I can have alook if you send export settings (html) files from both units to support@remoterig.com

73 de mike

Thanks Mike. I sent the files to you off-list.
73
Dennis K7FL

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General discussion forum / Re: Changing External IP subnet

« on: 2025-09-28, 19:37:35 »

Thanks Mike,

Let me spend a bit more time troubleshooting the hardware. I suspect that’s where the problem is located. Some background:

Control RRC has been built into a K3 sized cabinet. It has worked flawlessly for several years except for a few fried open surge protectors on the Ethernet input. I bridged these (versus replaced) and all was well. A few months later, I took the control RRC to Europe for several months. I could never get it to connect, and now suspect my repair job has failed (or I blew the input with static). The repair was on the Ethernet circuit which would explain why it doesn’t connect. The ip addresses, subnet, etc are fine.

The radio RRC seems to be fine, but the green LED never illuminates. I can read the configuration remotely so hopefully the rest of the box is fine.

Im moving the station to Montana from Las Vegas in November. I have a bit of time to struggle (learn) through the design and determine what occurred.

Dennis

Dennis, K7FL

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General discussion forum / Re: Changing External IP subnet

« on: 2025-09-28, 18:56:36 »

Thanks … yes, it’s from the status printout. I noticed that it pointed to my control RRC which is not connecting. Since I’m troubleshooting the control RRC, and noticed the external ip used a different subnet (0 vs 1), I thought I might have discovered something. I will look further.

The Control RRC isn’t connecting to my network and the green LED on the radio RRC does not light at all (although the functionality seems fine). It worked when I deinstalled the setup last year.

Good project for a rainy day like today in Las Vegas!

Dennis K7FL

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General discussion forum / Changing External IP subnet

« on: 2025-09-28, 17:49:01 »

I can’t determine how to change the above setting.

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General discussion forum / Re: Alpha 87a remote control

« on: 2024-12-30, 18:18:43 »

Hey Ken, et al

Any updated observations to share on using the serial port of the Alpha 87a for remote control? I need to swap out the KPA1500 in my remote and install an 87a. Any wisdom from you or the assembled masses would be most welcomed.

Dennis, K7FL

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Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Iphone 13 Pro Max Hotspot

« on: 2024-02-22, 10:09:04 »

I’m having the same issue with my IPhone 13 pro hotspot not showing as an available WiFi network on the control RRC setup using the Microbit utility. I have changed the hotspot settings to “Maximize Compatibility”. I’m not clear what else should be required for the hotspot to show on the RRC wifi scan.

I changed the settings in the RRC to DHCP to no avail.

As for port forwarding, I can see how this affects functionality, but would incorrect port forwarding prevent the iPhone hotspot SSID from showing up in the RRC?

Admittedly outside my expertise…

Any assistance appreciated

Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, France

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General discussion forum / Setting optimizing for poor connections

« on: 2024-02-20, 10:37:51 »

I travel frequently and encounter very good, and very bad levels of internet connectivity. In most cases, dropout, latency and jitter are the greatest issues. I have researched the list archives attempting to define settings which can be manipulated to reduce performance issues caused by 'poor" internet service.

Given discussions on this forum, I have selected some of the setup parameters that may be manipulated to better tolerate internet based issues. I would be interested in learning what other forum members use for settings on these parameters. For example, Key delay ms [0-250] is defaulted to 80 in my initial setup. Recommendations on this forum have recommended using the maximum setting (240ms) for poor internet issues.

I do not have the technical expertise to understand how all the parameters below affect the RemoteRig remote station performance. Hopefully responses to this post will help me, and others.

Many thanks & 73 from Andorra
Dennis, K7FL


Software   2.91
Bootloader   1.10
Compiler   4.6.2
Build   Jun 16 2016 07:13:13

Auto connect   0
Audio quality   0
Audio dual-rx   0

Codec out gain   255
Codec inp gain   0
Codec inp HPF Hz   3
Codec inp preamp   1
Codec inp attenuation   0

Rx jitter buffer size   12
Rx jitter delay   10
Audio packet size (ms)   20


Lf delay ms [0-500]   50
Key delay ms [0-250]   80
PTT activated by Keyer   0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999]   0

Rx Jitter buffer size   12
Rx Jitter delay   10
Dual Rx   0
Current audio packet size   20
Current audio quality   0 - alaw 8 kHz

<<<end>>>

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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-18, 14:49:04 »

All resolved. Once I determined that the WiFi card was okay (thanks Mike) it was obvious the issue was a setting in the configuration. I don’t know how it happened, but the static ip address in the configuration file was incorrect. Inserting the correct IP address fixed the problem.

Thanks for your help Mike

Dennis F/K7FL
Lacoste, France

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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-17, 20:50:45 »

Thanks Mike … I sent the config file to service@… email.

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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-17, 18:34:37 »

Hi Mike,

I moved a step closer to resolving the mystery, but not quite at the finish line. For some reason, the RCC subnet number was wrong and after changing 192.168.0.227 to 192.168.1.227, the WiFi connected properly and I can read the configuration files. So I believe I’ve confirmed that the WiFi card is functioning properly.

However, I still cannot connect to the station. I can successfully ping the site IP address. The green LED is solid. Ideas please.

Kind regards
Dennis F/K7FL

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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-17, 11:21:05 »

Good morning Mike and thanks for the quick response.

As you suggested, I reviewed the JetPack (MiFI 8800L) WiFi frequency settings. It was enabled for both 2.4 & 5 ghz. I disabled the 5ghz and confirmed that other WiFi devices could successfully connect to the JetPack at 2.4 ghz. I tried 4 devices and all 4 connected. I could not connect to the RRC.

When the JetPack connects normally, a device name or IP address displays on the JetPack display. This occurred on the 4 devices tested at 2.4 ghz, but nothing appears when trying to connect to the RRC. Recall that with the Microbit utility connected to the RRC via USB, I can see the SSID’s of all available WiFi routers …. including the JetPack.

There is an ADSL based connection available in our house but I can’t get to the port settings etc. I’ve tried connecting to the router via WiFi and Ethernet and it won’t connect … but I suspect it’s a network port setting issue. At home I cannot connect over the COX cable network as they restrict some of the ports used by the RRC.

Not sure what to try … again, any ideas are welcomed Mike

Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, Frances

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General discussion forum / WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-17, 09:39:11 »

Symptom:
Remote rig/K3/0 WiFi combination not connecting to the internet

Observations:
The Microbit utility does detect the SSID from my Verizon JetPack
JetPack connects to all other devices … just not the K3/0 & RRC
Confirmed I have the correct password for accessing the JetPack
JetPack display does not show a connection to the RRC (but does for all other devices)
Red LED on WiFi module is on solid
Green LED on RRC blinks for about 20 seconds and then solid

Other
This combination with the JetPack has work fine for years
Problem began upon arrival in France a few weeks ago. Radio, etc was transported in airplane cabin inside a clam shell equipment carrier. Not aware of any rough handling.
I have removed and reseated the WiFi card a few times.
Thorough internal inspection revealed nothing unplugged or loose.
I can ping my remote connection and the test packets are satisfactory returned.

Any ideas are welcome

Dennis, K7FL

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General discussion forum / Re: K3/0 connection to K3

« on: 2024-01-12, 13:13:18 »

Update: I believe the communications issues are due to ports on my local router being closed or blocked. The router is standard from Freebox and I don’t have credentials to change the settings.

In the US, I use a Verizon JetPack for connectivity. No port issues, etc have ever been encountered. I’m considering purchasing a similar device here in France. Any hardware recommendations? Probably more important would be the plan selected as they probably would own the infrastructure controlling port access. Has anyone used a hotspot and plan in France, Spain and Portugal that supported the ports required for the K3/0? I'm here for 4 months.

Dennis, K7FL