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General discussion forum / LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF RRC-1258-MkII(s) (also used)

« Last post by frengo on 2026-05-19, 11:11:23 »

Looking for an RRC-1258-MkII(s) set (also used).

I'd like to remotely operate my station because, due to the QRM in the area, I can no longer operate any ham radio.

I'd be very grateful if anyone could sell me a pair.

You can contact me here or by email at attenti25@gmail.com, or better yet, by WhatsApp at +39 3283384792.

If necessary, I can arrange for a courier to pick them up.

Thanks in advance.

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: RRC setup with HL2+

« Last post by F5NZY on 2026-05-16, 09:48:44 »

Here is the solution, hoping it can help others.

https://www.hermeslite2plus.com/p/using-straight-key-or-external-keyer.html?m=1

73 de Steph, F5NZY.

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General discussion forum / RRC 1258 Supports Yaesu FTM series?

« Last post by UR5FLN on 2026-05-04, 08:38:37 »

Hello all,
Is there support for Yaesu FTM series rigs such as FTM 500 / 510? I mean use with detachable front panel like IC-7100.
Thanks
Sergiy
UR5FLN

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / RRC setup with HL2+

« Last post by F5NZY on 2026-04-29, 11:26:23 »

I would like to use a pair of RRC-1258MkII units to operate my keys remotely with my Hermes Lite 2+.

The usual configuration:
Program mode 3
Auto Connect Yes
does not work for the Hermes Lite 2+.

Does anyone have a solution?
73 de Steph, F5NZY.

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Configuration, Webswitch 1216H / 1216E

« Last post by M0BPQ on 2026-04-29, 08:54:49 »

Hi everyone

I have an old 1216E (not H) webswitch that I want to put back in service. I can connect to it via a direct ethernet cable and change the relays.

However, I can't change the IP address at all. I have downloaded the last IP Config app and updated the firmware successfully (BIN&ROM), but the IP address update feature fails. I am using a Windows 11 PC, though! I am trying to do it within 60 seconds of adding power and I have the correct serial number/Mac address. Any clues what to try next? Is there a way to do a Factory reset?

Appreciate this device is very old, but it seems a shame to throw it away just for this reason.
Thanks
Steve, M0BPQ

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General discussion forum / kenwood d700 involuntary Tx

« Last post by ea1ggb on 2026-04-24, 09:23:50 »

"I'm testing a **Kenwood D700** and sometimes it goes into **TX** by itself... it only lasts for a few milliseconds. What could be the cause of this? Thanks!"

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Win4K3 lag in Twin mode with RRC1258 (works fine with RRC Micro and flrig)

« Last post by ha5atp on 2026-04-20, 14:42:11 »

Hi,

I’m looking for some advice regarding CAT performance when using an Elecraft K3 over RemoteRig RRC1258 in Twin mode with a PC-based control setup.

Setup:

Remote side: Elecraft K3 + RRC1258 (Radio unit)
Control side: RRC1258 (Control unit) + PC
Using Win4K3 for control (no physical K3/0 or K3/0 Mini)
A minimal Python script is used to emulate K3/0 presence (responding to PS;)

Observed behavior:

Win4K3 does connect and CAT communication is working
However, VFO tuning is very slow and jerky
PTT is delayed
In practice, the system is almost unusable due to the lag

Important comparison:

Using the same setup with RRC Micro → Win4K3 works perfectly (no lag at all)
Using flrig on the same RRC1258 CAT port → also completely smooth and responsive

So CAT itself is working correctly through the RRC1258, but Win4K3 becomes very laggy in this configuration.

Network latency is low and stable.

Question:

Is this behavior expected when using RRC1258 Twin mode without a physical K3/0 control head?
Is there any known difference in CAT handling between RRC Micro and RRC1258 that could explain this?
Are there specific RRC settings (COM mode, buffering, timing, etc.) that could improve responsiveness?

Additional info:

RRC COM2 mode: Mode-7 (CAT to COM2)
Baud rate: 38400 (same across K3, RRC and PC)
Firmware: (can provide exact version if needed)

Any insight from users running similar setups would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone successfully used Win4K3 in Twin mode without a physical K3/0? 

73,
HA5ATP

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General discussion forum / 1216H webswitch

« Last post by KP3N on 2026-04-19, 00:25:18 »

Having som issues with my webswitch.  One of my computers, when I try to access the relay buttons the webpage shows an icon of a paper with a sad face and below it says the address didn;t send any data.  It works fine on all other computers.  Am I missing a plugin on my browser or something.  Thank for the help.

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General discussion forum / Re: K3/0 lockup

« Last post by HB9BJL on 2026-04-17, 12:06:07 »

Dennis,

beep and Term means that no connection from the K3/0 to the K3 is available.

I have a working K3/0 and K3 setup. I haven't posted the K3 sceenshots on

www.qsl.net/hb9bjl/

yet, but I can do it as soon as time permits.

The Baud rate of the control and the radio unit may be changed by remote access, they must be the same.
On my units, the COM0 baudrate is: 38400 / data bits: 8  / stop bits: 1 / parity: 0 - Off / Com0 Program mode 3 char timeout: 2,
only on control unit: use USB Com Port as COM0: No.

The baud rate on the K3 itself cannot be changed remotely, so try all possible baud rate values, submit and apply changes.

If you have downloaded working both configuration files, you can select in the menu
"import settings from file..."

This works also over remote access.

73 de Christian
HB9BJL
W9BJL

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General discussion forum / Re: Audio problem

« Last post by Mitch on 2026-04-17, 12:02:49 »

Hi Christian

Thank you for your reply, I did notice your post and followed Radio side and control. All port forwarding looks Ok within router and connects fine just audio and power.

Also had a look and rewired the jumpers within both boxes hoping it maybe this was causing the problem with no joy yet.

Hope to try get back to the radio sode when i get home over the weekend. Again many thanks for your help.

73 Gary