Using Com ports with the radio Off

[Billmorton]

I currently have a com port set up and working with no issues - but ONLY when the radio (IC-7100) is connected. My question - is  there a way to get the current com port to work through the remote rig boxes without turning on the radio first?

Bill
W4ASE

[sm2o]

No

There is no connection between the boxes in the disconnected state

73 de mike

[Billmorton]

Thank you for the quick reply! I assumed as much but thought I would check.
Are you aware of any companies that make RS-232 extender for over the internet? I can find lots that do it over CAT 5 or local network but none over the internet.