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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Lose the connection to 857 when tuning at all rapidly

« on: 2013-10-02, 17:01:51 »

The issue turned out to be not having the JMP jumpers set properly. The 857 box came with a small board that wired it properly for the strapping connections but a few jumpers were in the wrong place. Now 100%.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Lose the connection to 857 when tuning at all rapidly

« on: 2013-10-02, 06:58:32 »

I received my Remote Rig boxes today and have everything working with my 857 EXCEPT that if I tune at all rapidly I lose connection tot he radio and need to turn it off and back on to reestablish the connection. If I tune abnormally slowly I can maintain the connection. I suspect there is a baud setting incompatibility... the RemoteRig boxes are set to 64000 baud rate, the radio CAT setting is 38400, but I also understand that the remote head normally connects at a different speed than the CAT connection. Any ideas how to keep the radio connected? I believe I have everything configured as in the manuals.

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General discussion forum / Anyone Using Verizon 3G Internet at the Remote Location?

« on: 2013-09-13, 20:19:39 »

I have a remote location so remote that it is out of the service coverage area of most internet providers. However I do have good Verizon 3G coverage... 119 mS latency, Download speeds of about 750 Kbps and upload of about 500 Kbps. The issue is that my network Guru says I need a publicly addressable IP address... fixed if at all possible. Apparently this is tough/impossible with Verizon. But don't know for sure.

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General discussion forum / TS 590, IC7600, TenTec Omni VI... which do I remote?

« on: 2013-09-12, 19:38:39 »

I am about to set up a remote station at my mountain top cabin which I have previously used as a contest location. I am concerned about leaving my absolute best gear in line because I have a lot of lightning issues (K3, Alpha 9500) so I am going to take a walk before you run approach. I have several older radios that I want to start with... a simple set up at first. I could use a Kenwood TS 590S (probably my first choice) an Icom 7600 or an older TT Omni VI. Are any of these going to be the better choice? I would use HRD for rig control. The Kenwoods always seem to have the most robust rig control set up. But the 590s does use a USB CAT connection rather than the older style Kenwood RS232. Can I use a USB connection to the RemoteRig box? Also the Kenwood has in internal sound card... will that still function in the remote set up?

Aside from having several Alpha Delta lightning protection devices in line is there a simple way to remotely disconnect antennas? I see the 10 position antenna switch as somewhat attractive there, but I want to get a basic setup running before I add all that complexity.

Do people leave the power supply on, or switch it on/off remotely? How?

Thanks for answering a newbie,

KQ0C
Ash