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General discussion forum / K3/0 lockup

« on: 2026-01-26, 19:12:13 »

I have had a working station using a K3/0 and K3 with RRC boxes for 6 months. While troubleshooting a minor issue, I made a change to the baud rate in the K3 configuration. It locked up the K3/0 and perhaps the K3 (Im not on site so can’t observe).

When turning on the K3/0 a connection is indicated by the beep and TERM … but no additional data is transmitted. No knobs or switches are functional

I suspect I corrupted something in my K3 configuration file. Does this make sense? I suspect that the config file will need to be reloaded. I believe this can only be accomplished on site?

Comments welcome
Dennis, K7FL
Home: Las Vegas, NV
Remote: Belgrade, MT

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General discussion forum / Rig control latency

« on: 2025-11-28, 22:16:53 »

I have been plagued by large (10 second) latencies when changing frequencies (via VFO) on my K3 and having the result display on Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD). I am certain it is not an internet latency issue.

I am using a K3 and K3/0 with the RemoteRig boxes. The changes displayed on the radio are accurately communicated … it just takes a long time to show up on HRD. All the various baud rates, etc are the same (38k). The process outlined in the RemoteRig manual for Comm port setup has been verified and correct.

This issue could be anywhere in the chain, of which RemoteRig and HRD are simply components. I’m grasping at straws, hoping someone has an idea or theory I can investigate to understand what’s happening.

Dennis, K7FL

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Configuration, Webswitch 1216H / WiFi card replacement options

« on: 2025-11-13, 03:13:58 »

I understand the built in WIFI card previously offered for the RRCs is no longer available. What product(s) are ops using as a replacement. Hopefully something exists with 5GHz capability and minimal hacking into existing hardware.

73
Dennis K7FL

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Slow data transfer of CAT data

« on: 2025-10-10, 05:37:18 »

I am rebuilding my K3 based rRemoteRig station after a prolonged QRT. Rig control is fine over my LAN. … I can QSY, send CW, SSB … but I’m having issues with significant latency communicating the CAT data to/from Ham Radio Deluxe. The latency is up to10 seconds… significant.

Here is my configuration:

Hardware:

- The hardware configuration is comprised of two Windows 11 computers, one connected to the radio RRC, another at the control RRC.

- The Radio RRC is connected via the small USB port, the other end to a USB hub. The input of USB hub is connected to the radio laptop.

- The Control RRC connects from the small USB port on the control RRC to the computer USB port.

Firmware settings:

- Here are the current firmware settings related to the COM port:

- Control RRC: see attachment
- Radio RRC: see attachment


The station is set upon its own LAN and data transfer should be almost instantaneous.

Perhaps readers can find something obvious. I am at a loss to know where the problem exists. Perhaps I’ve stared at the settings too long?

Thanks
Dennis, K7FL

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General discussion forum / Changing External IP subnet

« on: 2025-09-28, 17:49:01 »

I can’t determine how to change the above setting.

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General discussion forum / Setting optimizing for poor connections

« on: 2024-02-20, 10:37:51 »

I travel frequently and encounter very good, and very bad levels of internet connectivity. In most cases, dropout, latency and jitter are the greatest issues. I have researched the list archives attempting to define settings which can be manipulated to reduce performance issues caused by 'poor" internet service.

Given discussions on this forum, I have selected some of the setup parameters that may be manipulated to better tolerate internet based issues. I would be interested in learning what other forum members use for settings on these parameters. For example, Key delay ms [0-250] is defaulted to 80 in my initial setup. Recommendations on this forum have recommended using the maximum setting (240ms) for poor internet issues.

I do not have the technical expertise to understand how all the parameters below affect the RemoteRig remote station performance. Hopefully responses to this post will help me, and others.

Many thanks & 73 from Andorra
Dennis, K7FL


Software   2.91
Bootloader   1.10
Compiler   4.6.2
Build   Jun 16 2016 07:13:13

Auto connect   0
Audio quality   0
Audio dual-rx   0

Codec out gain   255
Codec inp gain   0
Codec inp HPF Hz   3
Codec inp preamp   1
Codec inp attenuation   0

Rx jitter buffer size   12
Rx jitter delay   10
Audio packet size (ms)   20


Lf delay ms [0-500]   50
Key delay ms [0-250]   80
PTT activated by Keyer   0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999]   0

Rx Jitter buffer size   12
Rx Jitter delay   10
Dual Rx   0
Current audio packet size   20
Current audio quality   0 - alaw 8 kHz

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General discussion forum / WiFi board connection issue?

« on: 2024-02-17, 09:39:11 »

Symptom:
Remote rig/K3/0 WiFi combination not connecting to the internet

Observations:
The Microbit utility does detect the SSID from my Verizon JetPack
JetPack connects to all other devices … just not the K3/0 & RRC
Confirmed I have the correct password for accessing the JetPack
JetPack display does not show a connection to the RRC (but does for all other devices)
Red LED on WiFi module is on solid
Green LED on RRC blinks for about 20 seconds and then solid

Other
This combination with the JetPack has work fine for years
Problem began upon arrival in France a few weeks ago. Radio, etc was transported in airplane cabin inside a clam shell equipment carrier. Not aware of any rough handling.
I have removed and reseated the WiFi card a few times.
Thorough internal inspection revealed nothing unplugged or loose.
I can ping my remote connection and the test packets are satisfactory returned.

Any ideas are welcome

Dennis, K7FL

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General discussion forum / K3/0 connection to K3

« on: 2024-01-10, 18:02:34 »

I have a K3 at my remote in Utah that has worked well with my K3/0 & RRC boxes from my home in Las Vegas. I’ve used WiFi for connectivity at the K3/0 end. I’m in France for a couple of months and trying to use the K3/0 to connect to the remote. I changed the WiFi settings on the K3/0 to the local wifi. I can’t establish a connection.

The WiFi works well with streaming of TV, etc. I tried ran the connection through a stateside VPN server just in case the problem was some geographical limitations. I receive a trouble-tone, which indicates it is not connected.

I really don’t think anything changed in the configurations. Am I missing something? Should I simply need to scan for the appropriate WiFi network and enter the credentials?

BTW, I am able to ping my remote router so the connection there appears okay.

Thanks
Dennis

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / MIC LED on Control RRC

« on: 2021-06-08, 02:34:32 »

Trying to troubleshoot relocation of my K3 and K3/0 (non mini). All radio control functions work properly, as does CW, but I have no microphone operation. I have tried various combinations of MENU settings (Fpl, Rpl, etc), on both the remote K3 and the K3/0. No joy.

The most significant clue is the illumination of the amber LED on the Control RRC.

What triggers this indication? I've checked cable connections on the Control RRC and K3/0. The only thing different on the remote K3 which has was an upgrade to the KXV3B board.

Ideas?
Dennis, K7FL

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General discussion forum / Connecting to COX network

« on: 2020-11-21, 20:58:31 »

I have used a Verizon JetPack for years to connect a K3/0 RRC combination to my remote station. Today, I tried to connect to the remote station using my COX cable WiFi adapter. I changed the device name and password in the RRC WiFi setup, but cannot connect.

Maybe COX is blocking the ports I need?

Suggestions?
Thanks

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General discussion / WiFi nodes

« on: 2019-02-14, 20:34:56 »

I successfully use a Verizon JetPack for WiFi connections while traveling. Today I attempted to connect to a Wifi network in a resort. The site is password protected ... I scanned for nodes, found the one desired and entered the password in the Microbit ap ... all exactly as I do with the JetPack. However, I can’t get the 1258 to connect. The signal strength of the node is -65 ... the JetPack is stronger, about -35. Thoughts? Perhaps the issue is on the resort end but thought I would begin by asking here.

K7FL
Las Vegas

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General discussion forum / WiFi replacement antenna?

« on: 2019-02-11, 06:25:40 »

Suggested sources? My original antenna has become intermittent
Thanks

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General discussion / Audio feedback in K3/0 speaker

« on: 2018-11-06, 18:32:44 »

I have recently reconfigured my remote station and seem to have made a minor issue from the past, more prevalent now. When transmitting, I can hear my transmit audio through the K3 speaker slightly delayed. The audio sounds like my SSB signal, without a BFO. Severity is dependent on power levels. At 100 watts, it is loud enough to be quite annoying. Obviously, I’m getting RF into the RRC box or cabling.

All components in the remote box ... radios, amplifiers, hubs, computer, RRC, etc have chassis grounds individually run to a single point of contact (ground rod for electrical service panel).

Given the symptoms, any idea where I should begin my troubleshooting? I suspect ferrite beads are in my future, but would like a sense of where to begin.

Thanks
Dennis
K7FL/5H2DA

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / No receive audio

« on: 2017-01-14, 23:33:36 »

I have my two RRC's and the K3/K30 mini communicating over the Internet using cellular data. Rig control works fine and I can see the s-meter fluctuating at the remote site, but there is no receive audio. Tried the obvious like the K3/0  rf and af gain, but still no audio. Any ideas from the learned masses?

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General discussion / Boot sequence for remote

« on: 2016-12-28, 19:10:34 »

I am successfully using a K3/0 Mini plus the K3, KAT & KPA 500's via the RRC boxes. I also have a PC connected via Team Viewer which talks to the configuration via serial ports. I'm connecting an IP power strip, and curious as to the best boot sequence to program so everything is 'awake' when hardware and software are trying to communicate. I'm thinking the following order, but would welcome suggestions:
1. Web router/hub
2. RRC at remote site
3. PC
4. 12VDC bus that powers radio and radio accessories
73,
Dennis, K7FL