[WriteLog] Remote ON control of K3 - How W5AJ implemented

[Robert]

One of the challenges I've had with operating remote was leaving the K3 on
when departing

this could be for the office, To visit grandkids, campout using phone as
hotspot, etc.

No method to remotely turn on the K3..

 

The K3 can be easily turned on Remote via Pin 8 on ACC port 

but how to pull it low?

My hardware was ready for three devices, USB to RS232 adaptor, W3YY
interface board to get the optical isolators 

Add connectors 

Software to fire each of the three control lines on RS232 port was missing..

 

Wayne, W5XD wrote program that I could use and placed it in public domain

that was final missing piece.

 

Recently tested and turned the Elecraft K3 on from PC!! works 

This would work for any device requiring a pin be pulled low to activate 

 

setup a web page with "How I did it", includes pictures which don't always
post on reflectors

 

http://pages.suddenlink.net/w5aj/remote/remoteon.htm

 

73 W5AJ

Robert

Midland, Texas