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1711

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: FT-450D with RemoteRig

« on: 2012-09-23, 20:22:29 »

Hi Dale,

I suggest that we phone one evening this week, and I can go through this with you, or even try it from my QTH in Munich.

I have helped a lot of people get it working, and it will be easier that way, especially since you are "local". I am in the
process of renovating a new house and moving, so am a bit stressed right now, but drop me a mail at dj0qn (at) darc.de
and we can make a "sked".

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1712

General discussion forum / Re: Satellite Internet config

« on: 2012-09-19, 19:12:25 »

Actually, it is more. A geosynchronous orbit is 40,000 km, the speed of light is 300,000 km/s. The signal must travel back and forth twice for total of 160,000 km, not including ground travel and network latency. The travel time alone requires therefore about 530 ms of latency, plus the other factors, or a minimum of 600 ms latency.

If using 3G in addition, these networks generally add another 75-200 ms of latency, giving this upwards of one second of total latency.

Since RemoteRig becomes very difficult to use above 100 ms of latency (especially for CW) and often is unusable even on some 3G networks, I would not recommend using it via satellite.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1713

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: RRC 1258 Setup manager

« on: 2012-09-14, 09:14:07 »

I have never had a problem with Norton and Setup Manager.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1714

General discussion forum / Re: Yaesu Twin + Control SPE-Expert

« on: 2012-09-11, 10:23:39 »

Yes to both answers.

Note that the two transceivers are "connected" via COM2, so if you want to have local CAT
on either end, you would normally use CAT over COM1 in mode-6. If this is the case, you
may prefer to add a serial port server to handle the Expert (and rotor) like I do.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1715

General discussion forum / Re: RemoteRIK MKII and Signalink USB II

« on: 2012-09-10, 13:27:46 »

Hi Franco,

No problem using the Signalink, I know a few people who use it all the time. Just plug
it into the RRC as if it is the rig. Of course, you need a good internet connection without
dropouts.

I would however suggest that you send RTTY using the RRC's virtual FSK port, since this will
be a much cleaner solution. Look at the manual for details.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1716

General discussion forum / Re: control unit locks up when powering it on.

« on: 2012-09-08, 10:48:06 »

Craig,

I have seen this problem a lot where there were bandwidth or latency issues, especially when
trying to use the system over a 3G link. You didn't mention what your line was, but I think
this may be your problem and not RemoteRig.

Try reducing your bandwidth to a minimum and changing some parameters to compensate
for a poor line. Here are some tips:

1) These two are important:
- audio quality to 0 (half the bandwidth of codec 2 and more than adequate for SSB & CW)
- turn continuous RTP on or set RTP to continuous (depending upon firmware version)

2) Play around with these 3 until you are satisfied:
- increase rx jitter buffer to min 10
- increase rx jitter delay to min 12
- audio packet size 20 or 40

3) Also, make sure that serial ports COM1 and COM2 are turned off if not used,
or that either being used is set to the minimum bps necessary to handle the serial
communication. For example, use 4800 for CAT on a rig like the TS-480 and not
a high speed like 57600, since the higher speed is completely unnecessary.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1717

General discussion forum / Re: wireless access for RCC1258 and 1216H

« on: 2012-09-08, 01:22:22 »

The same applies here as well:
http://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=1509.msg6353#msg6353

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1718

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: wireless connect to router

« on: 2012-09-07, 19:02:26 »

I am not sure what the range is, but I have used it well beyond that distance. The best
would be to use a bridge that has an external antenna connector for longer distances.

For example, the embedded RemoteRig board has an antenna connector.

For really long distances, I use bridges from Ubiquity with an attached 23 db patch panel, such as the bullet:
http://www.ubnt.com/bullet
I also have their Nanostation, which has an embedded antenna and gives several hundred meters
of range:
http://www.ubnt.com/nanostation

I have bridged nearly 50 km using 5 GHz Bullets 

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1719

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Connect ad-hoc

« on: 2012-09-07, 18:48:20 »

Aloha Bill,

Glad that you got it working. No problem, I had trouble following you on what you
wanted to do. If you need anything, be sure to post another message on the forum
and someone will help you out.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1720

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: wireless connect to router

« on: 2012-09-07, 18:45:04 »

In addition, you can use any wireless bridge on the market. The one I have been using
for a couple of years is the Netgear WNCE2001:
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wireless-adapters/high-performance/WNCE2001.aspx#

I have a couple other routers that work in bridge mode as well. I recently bought a D-Link DR-505
to replace my aging portable router:
http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dir-505-shareport-mobile-companion

Of course, the embedded RemoteRig version is the luxury version, but you have many choices.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1721

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Connect ad-hoc

« on: 2012-09-06, 22:24:21 »

Bill,

Again I misunderstood you. I assumed you wanted the two RRC's to connect to each other
directly via an ad-hoc network, I wasn't aware that you wanted to use a PC to connect to one.

Please explain what it is you are trying to do, I really don't understand the purpose. It would
be easier in that case to put the RRC to DHCP and plug into your network switch and access
it via your PC as a normal network device.

Otherwise, if for some reason you do not have a network available and must connect them
directly to each other, the settings you provided should work. To make it easier, use the
Microbit Setup Manager and go to the Netinfo tab, then click on the button to browse the
RRC. This method would cover any mistakes you make typing into the browser.

Maybe if I understood why you are trying to get to the RRC that way, I can provide more
qualified help.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1722

General discussion / Re: Question regarding RemoteRig and FT450 -> FT2000

« on: 2012-09-06, 22:01:18 »

The same exact question was posted here only a few days ago. Please take a
look at http://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=1496.msg6280#msg6280
for an answer.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1723

Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Connect ad-hoc

« on: 2012-09-06, 09:07:11 »

Hi Bill,

I missed the part that that you were using WiFi before. I assumed a normal ethernet ad-hoc network,
sorry for missing that. All you need for that s an ethernet cable with a cross-over adapter.

Assuming you can enter a name manually as the SSID for the WiFi module that you are using, then
just make both RRC's the same without a password and change the mode to ad-hoc , and that should
work. That works in all the bridges I have used, such as the Netgear WNCE2001.

If you are using the new internal module from RemoteRig, I am not sure if it has an ad-hoc mode.
The manual seems to indicate that it only scans existing networks. If not, this would be a feature
request.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1724

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: N1MM CAT Control and Keying

« on: 2012-09-05, 23:26:19 »

I don't know about using telnet to monitor that, maybe Mike can add some comments
about where the problem may lie.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

1725

Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: N1MM CAT Control and Keying

« on: 2012-09-05, 21:09:23 »

Hi Adde,

Just got back home again.....

Looks ok to me. I have COM0 set to PTT, otherwise the same.

I am not sure if the Elecraft made cables support FSK, but I assume they do. I know for sure
that the Swedish cables support FSK. That is why I asked before.

I would think that unless for some reason the COM0 makes a difference, that the problem is in
your software configuration. I assume that you went through the MMTTY config in the manual,
since they did a good job with this. Especially important is the part to "slow down" the USB
serial port within MMTTY.

Since you are receiving fine, the problem is clearly on the FSK side. I would focus on the software
and maybe double-check to make sure the cable is properly connected (this comes off easily).

Good luck!

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX