{"id":233,"date":"2020-06-07T19:28:27","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T19:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/?page_id=233"},"modified":"2020-08-05T07:10:54","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T03:10:54","slug":"kb0p-remote-operation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/index.php\/kb0p-remote-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"KB0p Remote HF Operation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The year was 2014 and I was traveling for work (a lot)&#8211; I was away from home more than I was home.  I lived out of a suitcase at home.  I was also away from my HF station and could not keep in touch with friends on the local VHF and UHF repeaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1620.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1620-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enters Remote Operations.  I found a neat program online that allowed me to continue to operate my HF station and VHF\/UHF station from a remote location using my Apple iPhone and iPad.  CommCat software allowed me to operate mobile in the vehicle and as a base in hotel rooms during the evenings.  The remote operation was made possible by utilizing the following setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Kenwood TS-2000 all mode, all band transceiver<\/li><li>USB Rigblaster Plug-N-Play interface and a CAT control interface to PC.<\/li><li>Windows desktop PC<\/li><li>Commcat software on the Windows PC in the ham shack.<\/li><li>CommCat Mobile software on the Apple iPhone and iPad.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2005-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>CommCat Station Control Software<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using CommCat for mobile was more convenient and less of a hassle than installing a complete HF station and antenna in the vehicle.  With CommCat Mobile software, I was using my home station on my home antenna, while on the road.  I am able to control everything that I normally would be able to from the operating chair: frequency, offset, split, antenna tuner, antenna switch, power output and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2004.jpg 640w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2004-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>CommCat Mobile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In June of 2015, I was out of town for work during Field Day weekend.  I operated Field Day from my hotel room using the Apple iPad.  That was a blast and filled my Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2293-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2293-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2293-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2293-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2293.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>ARRL Field Day 2015, from a hotel room in Minnesota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_2041-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Operating Remote from a hotel room in Peoria, IL (2015)<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRYMEBLU Cordless Microphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"688\" height=\"539\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-2.png 688w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-2-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I purchased a Bluetooth, cordless PTT Microphone for the Apple IOS to work with my iPad.  The speaker microphone looks, feels, and operates exactly like a traditional two-way radio microphone, but without the cord.  This is the slickest thing since melted butter on a hot skillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" width=\"200\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-3.png 347w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-3-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption>The PRYMEBLU speaker-microphone, model BTH-800-ZU<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This microphone works with the Apple IOS system and CommCat recognizes this device as an accessory.  This is model number BTH-800-ZU.  With this device, I don&#8217;t have to wear a headset with a microphone (as shown in one of my above photos), or I don&#8217;t have to sit in front of the iPad and manually &#8220;touch&#8221; the PTT on the screen when I want to make a transmission.  Instead, I just use the microphone just like a traditional radio microphone, which gives me the freedom and flexibility to move around, either at home or in the vehicle.  And, now my remote operation feels just like radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"828\" height=\"542\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-6.png 828w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-6-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-6-768x503.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption>CommCat running my Base Station<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"523\" height=\"492\" src=\"http:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-4.png 523w, https:\/\/kb0p.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-4-300x282.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><figcaption>Operating remotely with the Apple iPad and Cordless PTT microphone<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Another advantage I found with the cordless microphone is that is allows me to roam about without having to carry the iPad with me.  I can leave the iPad on the end-table or the kitchen table and go about my way through the house by having only the microphone clipped to my shirt.  The range of the Bluetooth covers the entire house, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year was 2014 and I was traveling for work (a lot)&#8211; I was away from home more than I was home. I lived out of a suitcase at home. 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