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What is an Internet Remote Base?

What is an Internet Remote Base?. Operate From Anywhere You Have Internet Access All you need is a computer and a microphone. Fully Operational Stations ….. Not Just Repeater Access SSB, AM, FM, CW 160 thru 2 meters Enjoy RagChews, Nets, Contests, Chasing DX.

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What is an Internet Remote Base?

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  1. What is an Internet Remote Base? • Operate From Anywhere You Have Internet Access • All you need is a computer and a microphone • Fully Operational Stations ….. Not Just Repeater Access • SSB, AM, FM, CW • 160 thru 2 meters • Enjoy RagChews, Nets, Contests, Chasing DX • Provides the “Look and Feel” of Your Local Station • Control of Radio, Antenna Selection, Rotator Control, Amplifiers

  2. Why Use an Internet Remote Base? Antenna Restrictions License Upgrade Educational Demos Travel No Radio Different Propagation Monitor Your Signal

  3. How Are Hams Using the Internet Remote Bases? • Overcoming a Restricted Location • Condo, Apartment, Hotel, Hospital • Overcoming Equipment Problems • Continue Net Ops After Storm Damages Antenna • Continue Scheduled Ops During House Move • Optimizing Propagation • Continue Skeds After Moving Across Country • Work Europeans on 75 meters from the West Coast • Foreign Hams Enjoying North America QSOs Anytime

  4. How Are Hams Using the Internet Remote Bases? • Getting Experience to Upgrade License • No-Code Tech Listening to HF Bands and Getting Code Proficiency • Special Operations • Blind Operators Operating HF Without Special Equipment • Monitoring Station Performance • On Air Testing of New Antennas • Audio Checks

  5. How Do You Operate an Internet Remote Base? Station Control Interface Audio Interface WebXCVR Windows Application“Free” – Software Download Microsoft NetMeeting“Free” -- Standard Business Conferencing Software

  6. How Do You Operate an Internet Remote Base? Station Control Interface Audio Interface S-Meter, Forward Power, SWR Updated Continuously Standard “Radio” Interface for all Stations Mouse and/or Keyboard Commanding Push-to-Talk Control Level Control for Rx and Tx Audio Multiple Remote Bases Available Unique User Login ID and Password

  7. What Can You Actually Control? Mode and IF Fiters PreAmp & Attenuator RF Power Frequency Antenna Rotator Notch and Noise Reduction Select Bands AGC Antenna Tuner Tx / Rx Equalization R I T AF and RF Gains Push-to-Talk Mic Gain

  8. Who Can Use an Internet Remote Base? • Based on FCC Regulations • Any Licensed U.S. Ham • Limited to the Privileges of Their Own License • Any Foreign Amateur From a Country Having a Reciprocal Operating Agreement With the US • Limited to the Privileges of their Own License and the Reciprocal Agreement • The Station Owner May Impose Other Restrictions • Limit Users Based On Station Objectives, e.g. Club • Station Unique Operational Guidelines

  9. Who Is the Control Operator? • Each User Is Assigned A Unique Login And Password • The Remote User Is The “Control Operator” • Has Full Control Over Transmissions – Freq, Mode, Power, Duration • The Internet Acts As a “Long Microphone Cord” Between The Control Operator and The Station • The Remote Users Sign Their Own Callsigns • They Must Indicate That The Transmissions Are Actually Via The Internet Remote Base Stations • They Must Abide By The Callsign Requirements in the Reciprocal Agreements

  10. Currently Operational Internet Remote Base Stations • W7DXX – North Easton MA • http://www.lamonica.com • TS2000, AL-1200 (80 meters), Dipole, Vertical, 2 meter Beam • Supports operation 80 through 2 meters • W4MQ – Reston VA • http://www.w4mq.com • TS2000, AL-811(40 meters), Dipole, Mini-Beam • Supports operations 160 through 10 meters • KA3ODJ – Bangor PA • http://ka3odj.servemp3.net • Pegasus, Vertical • Supports operations 80 through 10 meters

  11. Where Do We Go From Here? • IRBs Could Make Club and Contest Stations Always Available to their Members • IRBs Facilitate Demonstration and Operation of Amateur Radio at ANY School • Expand the ARISS Program by Providing Access to Space Station Astronauts For Longer than the 8-10 Minutes Visibility Window • Talk Around the World Directly From the School • IRBs Facilitate Demonstration of Amateur Radio at Public Events • Museum Exhibits • Shopping Malls, etc.. • Special Events, Conventions, etc..

  12. Where Do We Go From Here? • IRBs Allow Prospective Hams and No-Code Techs To Experience HF Without An Investment in Radios and Antennas • IRBs Could Provide A Standard Interface For Disabled Amateurs • Keyboard Only (i.e. No Mouse) Interface • Voice Command Interface is Possible • World-wide Uses of IRBs Could Make RagChews Between “Foreign” Hams an Everyday Experience • Expand the International Flavor of Ham Radio • Make it More Interesting and Exciting To Attract New Hams

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