For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. The irb concept was designed to allow public access to remote base stations, allowing persons not having direct access to ham radio stations to fully operate and enjoy the hf, vhf, and uhf bands via software and internet access. The american radio relay league arrl is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the u. You must contact me through this website contact tab to request tx privileges on the k8ea remote. Remote control your hf rig via the internet by alfred t. Tyt th9800 plus version quad band 10m6m2m70cm crossband 50w mobile transceiver vehicle radio amateur base station, cable software incl 4.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Client module allow remote control to your ham radio station and to other radios available on the net, host module instead allow to publish your radio in the internet. Make offer bj318 ham mobile car radio transceiver vuhf 6174400470mhz walkie talkie qyt kt8900r triband 200ch 25w scramble fm car truck mobile transceiver radio. Handiham remote base hf stations operate from a pc or. She will show you the store and introduce some of the staff in this short video. The rsba1 allows you to use your ham shack at a distance, whether you are in another room in your home or in another state. If you want a radio and cant afford the expensive brands believe me this is the radio for you. Allowing you to remotely operate a selected transceiver from another room or remote location, the rsba1 version 2 along with the rc28 makes a great accessory to compliment your amateur transceiver. I chose splashtop as the remote desktop app, but could have also used the free chrome remote desktop feature already available on my lenovo chromebook. Pc control software performed remote operation of the transceiver from a remote location via the lan or the internet is available. Then, you need to download the rcforb client software by going to the. Sep 24, 2012 working an austrian station on the 10 m ham radio band using kenwood remote control software and skype. Products recommended by ham radio deluxe hrd software, llc.
Icom rsba1 remote control program hamradioandvision. These are provided for initial ease of startup with kenwood radios, but may be easily replaced by any other software. The heart of ham radio deluxe, rig control provides a screen you can customize to control your amateur transceiver using its builtin computer aided control interface. Commemorative card for armed forces day cross band qso back side. Ipsound is a free application for audio exchange client to client over a tcpipv4 network lan or internet. W4mq remote base software the dxzone amateur radio. Ham radio deluxe is the swiss army knife of programs, supportings numerous rigs from a variety of manufacturers. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Build a multiop club remote station or have fun sharing your remote with your friends. Licensed operators use radios varying from handheld and basestation radios to dashboard mount and remote shack to communicate with other hams across. Remote operation, buy new and used products from ham radio. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Rcforb server supports radios, amps, rotators and switches providing the ability to remote your whole shack with a single peice of software.
This video describes some methods to operate a ham radio station from a remote location using computer to computer technology. Hamlib the ham radio control libraries, hamlib for short, is an independent development effort to provide a consistent interface for programmers wanting to incorporate radio control in their programs. Hrd software recommends these ham radio products by yaesu, icom, and kenwood. For your first attempts at remote operation, the fewer devices you need to run your station, the better. The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Working an austrian station on the 10 m ham radio band using kenwood remote control software and skype. Psk as well as some basic rig control so all the connections were already in place.
The rc28 is not a standalone control for icom radios and may only be used with the rsba1 software. Rsba1 ip remote control software features icom america. Along with the most reliable software, rt systems makes the best cables for programming andor control. Client module allow remote control to your ham radio station and to other radios. The way around this is to keep the radio and the rig control pc together in one place, making the connection between the two by local hardware only. Ham radio deluxe rig control radio control software. How do i operate legally and ethically using a remote. The psk or rtty software, or your logging program, my be providing you some degree of rig control but to eventually move on to full remote operation, you will want a more comprehensive program and i recommend ham radio deluxe. Youll also find several freeware programs that will help you operate remotely, such as rcforb client. Low latency provides the same operational experience as using an actual radio plus high quality audio over an ip network.
Restrictions on ham radio operation imposed by homeowners associations. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. Feb 21, 2015 free software to operate your own internet remote base ham radio station. Mar 07, 2020 rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software rsba1 version 2 is the latest software of the previous rsba1. The remoterig units are normally used in pairs, one is connected to the radio and the other is connected to the control equipment. The next step is true computer control of the radio. A pc may be required for use of 3rd party software such as loggers and digital modes programs.
Hamcity has more than 30 years of experience in the amateur radio equipment business. You can even use your iphoneipad when you are on the go. Ham radio deluxe 5 hrd ham radio deluxe v5 is a free windows multi function software, includes logbook, cat control software for elecraft, kenwood, icom, tentec and yaesu radios, rotor controls, digital mode rtx, rotor control, dx cluster client and many more features by. Extended ham radio starter kit mirkit baofeng radio uv5r mk4 8 watt mp max power with 3800 mah, handheld mic, baofeng programming cable and software extra pack. Hams who in temporary living arrangements or who travel because of their jobs, active duty military personnel for example. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 20 2015, and till today w4mq remote base software has been followed for a total of 1266 times. Free software to operate your own internet remote base ham radio station. The link remote base radio will need to be on the same band, frequency, split, and pl as the repeater you are linking to. Designed for the commercial, government, amateur radio and shortwave listener communities, this software provides a powerful interface for all sdr users. Hamlib is not a complete user application, rather, it is a software layer intended to make controlling various radios and other shack hardware. The ham radio starter kit mobilebase station edition also includes a hand microphone with builtin backlit keypad and speaker, inclined switchboard panel, flat switchboard panel, mobile mounting bracket, remote front panel bracket, mobile power cord, 14 foot extension cable, hand microphone hook, fuses, screw set, and an owners manual. Operate stations with just your web browser no hardware or software is required. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for over half a century.
Unlike other remote systems that rely on kludgy software, the universal web console works wherever you are. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. I had trouble configuring it and got online support from tim, kb3nph who used remote software and did the setup for me. Remote radio software a selection of useful free software to control your ham radio transceiver or other shack devices, and to set up audio stream. Accessing a remote control station for your ham radio. There is a ton of free software on the internet for rtty. Printed parts ham radio stickers europe locator map hf band plan. I still keep n2wl in co up and running but at 68 that at some point will get harder and harder and at the end of the day these guys are maintaining my future radios and antennas. Email me for details read the info posted here on the operating info tab and do some listening first so you can get familiar with remote operation. Wa0tda remote base ham radio operate an amateur radio. It does have remote server and client functionality. Ham radio control software with remote control for ham radios by yaesu, icom, kenwood, elecraft, flexradio. Rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software mofox ham radio.
My 2018 crossband contact with nss, in annapolis, md commemorating the 100th anniversary of the u. Describe your experience with the remote ham radio rhr and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software amateur radio. The optional rc28 utilizes the same tuning knob and encoder used on icom hf radios, providing a tactile option for the rsba1 software. A good overview of the state of remote control at the time this edition was written early 2018 is available in remote operating for amateur radio, by steve ford wb8imy. Mfj mfj1234 remote control, mfj1234 ham radio outlet. Types of internet remote available what is a internet remote base how are hams using remote bases who is the control operator who can use a internet remote base current remote bases open to hams how do you operate a irb what equipment do you need live demonstration. A remote base station is a common name for an amateur radio auxiliary station that is. Tried everything, built amps and antennas, satellites, digital, been dx and this remote ham radio thing is by far the best thing in ham radio in my ham life. Ham radio and amateur radio online equipment sales. Join katie wy7yl on her tour of one of our ham radio outlet flagship superstores in beautiful plano, texas.
You have have to use other software such as skype to transport the audio. I have talked to every corner of the globe with no problem. As long as you have internet access, you can get on the air. While some remote bases operate with 220mhz radio links and a few others use the amateur microwave bands, th e vast majority of remote base.
The yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. The book is available from the arrl and other ham radio booksellers. After about a 20 year break from ham radio, i purchased a yaesu ft991 and put up an ocf dipole. Requires optional external lan unit in remote operation, in addition to the transceiver basic operation, it is compatible with dualband scope and versatile displays, enabling comfortable operation. Basically a simplex radio old hand held or mobile rig is connected to a repeater that you want linked to another. Even though some of the software options have changed, the basics are sound. Just like websdr, it enables sdr hf receivers to be operated remotely over the web. Flexradio flex6400m flex6400 best ham radio base station. Although the irb software also permits individuals to remote their own stations. Voip and remote operating applications and ham radio. Why i operate remote radio gene hinkle k5pa qst july 2017 pp. About w4mq remote base software the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Hamlib the ham radio control libraries, hamlib for short, is an independent development effort to provide a consistent interface for programmers wanting to incorporate radio control in their. Mar 03, 2020 rsba1 version 2 ip remote control software rsba1 version 2 is the latest software of the previous rsba1. The logical next step was to see if i could run that pc and thus the ham radio programs remotely with a chromebook. The 2 youtube videos below show my setup using the remote rig system and ham radio deluxe. The encoder includes a ptt and two userprogrammable function keys. Ham radio 63010 meter antenna software modeling results. Join us today and we will open the 160 thru 6 meter bands for you with an elecraft k3s into a 1500 watt elecraft kpa1500 amplifier and an 11 element logperiodic antenna at 60 feet and a newly installed steppir phased vertical array at our isolated and extremely quiet 4,445 foot dx qth. Rtty and other digital modes use 3rd party software over dax channels.
Or, if you prefer a real radio, use a flex maestro. The only antenna i have used on this radio is an mfj ham stick. Hams who cannot afford to own and maintain a ham radio station. With the timing problem thus solved, you then operate the rig control pc remotely with some kind of remote desktop software. Rsba1 version 2 is the latest software of the previous rsba1. Diy remote radio now jim milner, wb2rem, and gene hinkle, k5pa qst april 2017 pp. It consists of two programsremote control and remote utilityeach with an icon on the desktop. The 4 minute video on the left shows the reception from the ic7300 remote radio, and the 10 minute video to the right shows the reception from the ic7600 remote radio at the home qth. Start of the 21st century technology has enabled ham radio operators to control remote bases via the internet.
They are used all around the world and can be used internationally or domestically. Alpha 87a remote control software with full remote control over the internet. A valid us or canadian amateur radio license i will make some exceptions for dx stations. Remote control your ft2000, ft950 or ft dx 5000 over the internet. Ham radio deluxe, trxmanager and others ham radio deluxe includes hrd remote server for remote operation over the internet. Tim was very responsive and did the call on a holiday. Many are familiar with hamradio deluxe for local station control. Please visit us today for all your ham radio needs. Remote operating for amateur radio ten things to know.
The rsba1 software runs on windows xpsp3, vista, and windows 7 systems. Recipe for the remote base an operational ham station internet. Whether you are preparing for an unfortunate situation where the phone lines are down, or simply taking up amateur radio as a hobby, there are numerous types and models for all ham radio users. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite the current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Join us today and we will open the 160 thru 6 meter bands for you with an elecraft k3s into a 1500 watt elecraft kpa1500 amplifier and an 11 element logperiodic antenna at 60 feet and a newly installed steppir phased vertical array at our isolated and extremely quiet 4,445 foot dx.
Remote station operation in recent years has increased in popularity. Rss radio and rotor control uses hamlib, a library of over 200 radio and 30 rotors. N4gyn amateur radio remote radio door to the world. You might find their user interface ui more user friendly. Rigpi audio board is used for voip for remote operations, digital modes and lq spectral display panadaptor.
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