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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 K3/0, or a regular a K3 in ‘terminal mode’, provides a unique real time remote control experience for
operating a K3 located in the next room, or across the country. The latest K3 and K3/0 firmware supports a
compact remote control serial protocol that provides a 100% recreation of the remote K3 on the controlling K3.
All local front panel VFO knobs, other controls and button actions 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.
When paired with the RemoteRig internet control system (also sold by Elecraft) this K3 Remote system can
connect your local K3 or K3/0 to a remote K3 over the internet, including transmit and receive audio, without
the need or complexity of setting up computers on each end. The K3 Remote system provides a
real radio
feel
with immediate control feedback and very fast response times. The K3/0 connects to the RemoteRig unit
through its rear connectors. It uses its internal speaker and front headphone jack for receive audio, and its front
microphone connector for your mic input. The result is a faithful recreation of your remote K3 on the local K3
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
The site where the K3 and antenna system used to transmit and receive is located.
Local
The site from which an operator controls the remote K3 using a K3 or K3/0.
In the Box
What is included in your shipment depends upon the configuration you selected when ordering. This may
include:
1.
Two RRC-1258MkII units that provide the interface to the internet; one for the remote location and one
for the local (control) location
2.
RRMTCBL cable set to connect the remote RRC-1258 unit to the remote K3.
3.
K3/0 Remote control Head.
4.
RRK0CBL cable set to connect a local K3/0 as the controller.
5.
RRK3CBL cable set to connect a local K3 as the controller.
See Appendices A and B for details about the cables included in each set. If anything is missing, contact
Elecraft as shown on page 16.
