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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi Module issue
« on: 2015-10-16, 05:55:08 »
Thank you for the response. I will give it a try in the morning.
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General discussion forum / WiFi Module issue
« on: 2015-10-15, 20:48:23 »
I just installed the wifi module in my Control unit. However, I am not able to access the wifi info via the Mircobit manager. I am able to get the information from the unit (i.e. RRC 1258 Unit 2 along with the internet address) however when I then go to tthe WiFi Setup TAB the Get From Device button is greyed out.
I have used the usb cable to connect the unit to the computer as well as applied the 12V DC. I have also removed the ethernet cable from the rear of the unit. When I opened the RRC unit I see that there is a RED LED on top of the WiFi module. Is this simply to let you know hat it is connected within the RRC?
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
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I have used the usb cable to connect the unit to the computer as well as applied the 12V DC. I have also removed the ethernet cable from the rear of the unit. When I opened the RRC unit I see that there is a RED LED on top of the WiFi module. Is this simply to let you know hat it is connected within the RRC?
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi Question
« on: 2015-10-01, 16:06:01 »
Thank yo for your prompt response Mike. I understand.
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General discussion forum / WiFi Question
« on: 2015-10-01, 15:45:56 »
Good morning to the group.
I just installed the WiFi module in my control unit. From the manual, I understand that I should be able to use the control unit by powering it through the USB port on my laptop. Unfortunately, when I connect the USB cable I am not able to connect. I see that the Green Power LED flashes instead of being on continuously. Please note, that at this point in time that I am trying to connect within my home network. I have obviously missed something. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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I just installed the WiFi module in my control unit. From the manual, I understand that I should be able to use the control unit by powering it through the USB port on my laptop. Unfortunately, when I connect the USB cable I am not able to connect. I see that the Green Power LED flashes instead of being on continuously. Please note, that at this point in time that I am trying to connect within my home network. I have obviously missed something. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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General discussion forum / Re: Remote Rig and Yaesu Rigs
« on: 2015-08-15, 18:17:10 »
Thank you very much for your response Mike.
Appreciate your feedback. I will be ordering the units on Monday.
Have a great weekend.
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Appreciate your feedback. I will be ordering the units on Monday.
Have a great weekend.
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General discussion forum / Re: Remote Rig and Yaesu Rigs
« on: 2015-08-14, 20:38:27 »
Hello everyone. Alittle more reading and research on my earlier question.
I again reviewed the information on the Yaesu Twin on the Remote Rig website today. It clearly indicates that the 5K cannot be controlled by a 3K (this is also what Mike indicated to me a couple of weeks ago in a response to a query I made - thank you).
From what I understand, I would be able to use the Yaesu Twin boxes to control the 5K with either a FT-950 or a FT-2000. I assume that I would would also be able to use the same Yaesu Twin boxes to communicate either with the 5K or 3K without using two radios (at the remote/control positions). Is my understanding correct? If so I am prepared to proceed to purchase the units and keep an eye out for a FT-2000 :-)
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I again reviewed the information on the Yaesu Twin on the Remote Rig website today. It clearly indicates that the 5K cannot be controlled by a 3K (this is also what Mike indicated to me a couple of weeks ago in a response to a query I made - thank you).
From what I understand, I would be able to use the Yaesu Twin boxes to control the 5K with either a FT-950 or a FT-2000. I assume that I would would also be able to use the same Yaesu Twin boxes to communicate either with the 5K or 3K without using two radios (at the remote/control positions). Is my understanding correct? If so I am prepared to proceed to purchase the units and keep an eye out for a FT-2000 :-)
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General discussion forum / Remote Rig and Yaesu Rigs
« on: 2015-08-14, 16:39:51 »
Hello to the group. My apologies if this has been raised before. I have a question regarding the use of remote rig and Yaesu rigs. I am a bit confused as to which of the remote rig units to order (i.e. stock or the Twins version) even after reviewing the information on the remote rig web site.
I am planning to purchase the remote rigs over the next day or so and would like to pick the right one for my application.
I am planning to use either a Yaesu FTdx 5000 or a Yaesu FTdx 3000 in conjunction with the units. My first question, is is it possible to use the 3000 to control the 5000 or vice versa? I do not see this as a supported combination on the website. This would tell me that it is not possible, however I wanted to be sure of this point before I order my units. If it is supported, then I assume I should pick up the Yaesu Twins version of the units with all cables and power supplies required. If it is not possible to control the above rigs in either direction (i.e. FT5K with the FT3K and vice versa), if I purchase the Twins version of remote rig, am I able to just use the remote rig unit to control one of the above rigs simply by using software without a radio at both locations? Further, would the Twins version allow me to use say a Yaesu FT-2000 to control either the 5K or the 3K?
Once I get the answer to the above questions I will be ready to proceed with purchasing the remote rig units.
Thank you very much in advance for your information and advice. It is greatly appreciated.
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I am planning to purchase the remote rigs over the next day or so and would like to pick the right one for my application.
I am planning to use either a Yaesu FTdx 5000 or a Yaesu FTdx 3000 in conjunction with the units. My first question, is is it possible to use the 3000 to control the 5000 or vice versa? I do not see this as a supported combination on the website. This would tell me that it is not possible, however I wanted to be sure of this point before I order my units. If it is supported, then I assume I should pick up the Yaesu Twins version of the units with all cables and power supplies required. If it is not possible to control the above rigs in either direction (i.e. FT5K with the FT3K and vice versa), if I purchase the Twins version of remote rig, am I able to just use the remote rig unit to control one of the above rigs simply by using software without a radio at both locations? Further, would the Twins version allow me to use say a Yaesu FT-2000 to control either the 5K or the 3K?
Once I get the answer to the above questions I will be ready to proceed with purchasing the remote rig units.
Thank you very much in advance for your information and advice. It is greatly appreciated.
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General discussion forum / Re: Using A Yaesu FTdx-3K and FTdx-5K in cross combination mode
« on: 2015-07-08, 15:28:58 »
Thank you very much for your prompt response Mike.
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General discussion forum / Using A Yaesu FTdx-3K and FTdx-5K in cross combination mode
« on: 2015-07-08, 10:31:48 »
Hello to the group.
I am still attempting to decide the best way forward for my remote operation. Lots of questions.
I presently have a Yaesu FT3K at my planned remote location and a Yaesu FT5K at my home station. I assume that this combination of rigs would work.
Is there a benefit of having the FT5K at the remote location and the FT3K at my control station? The benefit of course is that I would have the 200 Watts available at the remote location.
I assume that to get started with the above rigs, I would need to purchase the RRC 1258MKIIs Yaesu Twin as well as the WiFi Interface.
I hope to order my remote rig units/WiFi interface when I get back from a business trip at the end of July.
Thank you in advance for your feedback and information.
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I am still attempting to decide the best way forward for my remote operation. Lots of questions.
I presently have a Yaesu FT3K at my planned remote location and a Yaesu FT5K at my home station. I assume that this combination of rigs would work.
Is there a benefit of having the FT5K at the remote location and the FT3K at my control station? The benefit of course is that I would have the 200 Watts available at the remote location.
I assume that to get started with the above rigs, I would need to purchase the RRC 1258MKIIs Yaesu Twin as well as the WiFi Interface.
I hope to order my remote rig units/WiFi interface when I get back from a business trip at the end of July.
Thank you in advance for your feedback and information.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-07-03, 15:30:17 »
Good morning Marvin.
Thank you for the info on your remote rig and switching equipment.
I will have a look on ebay to see what is available.
Lots of information to take into consideration :-)
Have a nice weekend.
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Thank you for the info on your remote rig and switching equipment.
I will have a look on ebay to see what is available.
Lots of information to take into consideration :-)
Have a nice weekend.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-07-02, 18:58:17 »
Thank you again for your prompt response Marvin.
I did conduct the ping and speed test last evening and again this morning. I have a ping latency of approximately 40ms and a download speed of 3.5 MB/s and a upload speed of 700 KB/s.
Thank you also for the info on your rig and equipment at the remote site. What kind of power bar are you using. I'd like to look it up on the web. Is it a stand alone unit? Sounds like that is exactly what I need up here to be able to turn everything on and off remotely.
Appreciate your feedback and assistance. I hope to try it out later on in July when I am finished my business travel.
Have a great day.
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I did conduct the ping and speed test last evening and again this morning. I have a ping latency of approximately 40ms and a download speed of 3.5 MB/s and a upload speed of 700 KB/s.
Thank you also for the info on your rig and equipment at the remote site. What kind of power bar are you using. I'd like to look it up on the web. Is it a stand alone unit? Sounds like that is exactly what I need up here to be able to turn everything on and off remotely.
Appreciate your feedback and assistance. I hope to try it out later on in July when I am finished my business travel.
Have a great day.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-07-02, 04:21:53 »
Hello Marvin. Thank you for your response.
Indeed my ISP is Bell on both ends :-) In Mississauga I have a very high speed Fibe service while at the cottage about 270 KMs away I have DSL service. Not quite sure how to get an accurate speed indication for my DSL service. Will have to look around the net to see what I can find.
I would like to try out the Remoterig units for sure. My other is whether to try it out with my FTdx3k and a computer at the cottage or bite the bullet and by a Kenwood TS480 with the remote head. My I ask what you are using as a rig? I assume that it would also be helpful if I was able to shutdown or reboot the equipment at the remote end.
Thanks again in advance Marvin.
Have a great Canada Day evening.
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Indeed my ISP is Bell on both ends :-) In Mississauga I have a very high speed Fibe service while at the cottage about 270 KMs away I have DSL service. Not quite sure how to get an accurate speed indication for my DSL service. Will have to look around the net to see what I can find.
I would like to try out the Remoterig units for sure. My other is whether to try it out with my FTdx3k and a computer at the cottage or bite the bullet and by a Kenwood TS480 with the remote head. My I ask what you are using as a rig? I assume that it would also be helpful if I was able to shutdown or reboot the equipment at the remote end.
Thanks again in advance Marvin.
Have a great Canada Day evening.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-06-27, 16:29:24 »
Good day Mike and thank you again for your response.
I will certainly try what you have outlined. I will have my son go to my home QTH while I am still at the cottage and try it that way as well.
Thanks again and have a great weekend.
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I will certainly try what you have outlined. I will have my son go to my home QTH while I am still at the cottage and try it that way as well.
Thanks again and have a great weekend.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-06-27, 02:59:33 »
Mike, I've done a couple of google searches and cannot figure out how to ping my remote or home router directly. Can you point me to any available information as to how to do this.
Greatly appreciate your assistance.
thank you very much.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Greatly appreciate your assistance.
thank you very much.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Internet Latency Question
« on: 2015-06-26, 17:36:40 »
Hi Mike. In re-reading the email thread, I realize that perhaps I did not conduct the ping test correctly. You indicate to ping the remote location router or vice versa directly. Not quite sure I know how to do that. Will have to do an internet search to determine how to best do that test. Sorry for the confusion and multiple emails. I just want to be sure that latency is not going to be a problem before investing in the purchase of the remoterig boxes and a new transceiver. :-)
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