Remote Rig

RRC 1258 Support in English => General discussion forum => Topic started by: NZ5E on 2010-11-25, 13:31:19

Title: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: NZ5E on 2010-11-25, 13:31:19

I currently have the 2-box Remoterig system connected in Mode 5 to a Kenwood TS-480.  If I add the PC-Client hardware/software, can I leave the Remoterig Radio Unit in Mode 5 and operate with the TS-480 Remote Head at my home and the PC-Client on my laptop from other locations without reconfiguring everything?

I realize that I can download the PC-Client software from the website.  What are my options for purchasing the hardware?

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: dj0qn on 2010-11-25, 14:40:06

Just make sure that you leave your head turned off when you leave
and the RRC setting "auto connect" to "no", and you will be fine.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: ZL4PLM on 2010-11-30, 11:21:58

Mitch

what would be the setup on the RRC for this

I have the same setup Id like to try

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: dj0qn on 2010-11-30, 11:43:46

Just go into the box (control side) and go to "Radio Settings". Then
make sure that "Auto connect" is set to no.

That's all there is to it, except making sure that your remote head is off.

I have played around and been able to get control using the PC Client,
even when the head was connected, but I would not recommend this.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: ON4AOI on 2010-11-30, 13:35:46

Quote from: dj0qn on 2010-11-30, 11:43:46

I have played around and been able to get control using the PC Client,
even when the head was connected, but I would not recommend this.

Not sure if this can be problem Mitch, if you use the original kenwood soft it works also perfect
maybe you can have some timing problems if you use a different network provider (GSM + internet)

Guy ON4AOI

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: dj0qn on 2010-11-30, 13:40:06

Hi Guy,

I am not sure what you mean, the question was only the best
way to switch between the remote head and PC Client. There
is no other software involved, and the network is not an issue.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: ON4AOI on 2010-11-30, 14:54:07

Hi Mitch,
was just given comments about using both at the same time, I dont have problems
when I do it

Guy ON4AOI

Title: Re: Switching between PC-Client and TS-480 Control Head?
Post by: dj0qn on 2010-11-30, 14:57:56

Hi Guy,

Yes, I have also managed to have both working at the same time, but
that is not the way it is supposed to work. I assume that this "feature"
may be fixed in a future firmware release or of the PC Client.

Better to do it right! ;-)

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX