Elecraft K3-Remote Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
On behalf of our entire design team, we’d like to thank you for choosing the Elecraft K3 Remote system.
The Elecraft K3 Remote system provides a highly flexible means for controlling a transceiver in the next room
or across the country. Either the K3/0-Mini or the original K3/0 control head can operate a remote transceiver:.
Also, a regular K3 may be used as a control head when operated in terminal mode. They all provide 100%
recreation of the remote transceiver operation on the control head at your fingertips.
When paired with the RemoteRig internet control system (also sold by Elecraft), the K3 Remote system can
connect your local K3/0 or K3/0-Mini or K3 to a remote K3 transceiver over the internet without requiring
computers at each end. Optionally you can connect the K3/0-Mini directly to a computer or a Windows 8.1
tablet to access a growing number remotely-controlled Ham stations available through the Remote Hams web
site (
www.remotehams.com ).
The K3 Remote system provides a real radio feel with immediate control feedback and very fast response times.
The K3 firmware supports a compact remote control serial protocol that accurately replicates the remote K3 on
the controlling K3/0, K3/0-Mini or K3. All local movements of the front panel VFO knobs, other controls and
switches are immediately reflected on the remote K3, and all display functions from the remote K3’s LCD and
LEDs are immediately displayed on the controlling K3/0, K3/0-Mini or K3. The result is a faithful recreation of
your remote K3 on the local control head that is hard to distinguish from operating the actual radio.
With K3 Remote, you’ll enjoy a high degree of operating convenience, along with world-class performance -
from wherever you may chose to operate from. Have fun!
73,
Eric, WA6HHQ
Wayne, N6KR
Terms Used in the Manual
Remote Site:
The location where the remote station used to transmit and
receive is installed.
Control Site:
The location from which an operator controls the remote
station.
Remote Control Head: The K3/0, K3/0-Mini, or K3 (in terminal mode) used at
the local site.