Expert 2K-FA remote control via RRC RS-232

[Jukka Kulha]

Hi all,

Good news;

The main issue is now solved and remote with RS-232 via RRC boxes is working well. It was not RRC configuration or cabling, it was the Term_2k_232.exe SW which was not supporting lower speed than default 115200Bd - After got enhanced version of this terminal SW, all started to work. Main point was to be able to get the baud rate set to in a way that also RRC can manage. It seems to work also with 9600 well - Now its time to do fine tuning for the set up.

Thanks to all who supported me on this journey!

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Hi all,

Just checked older postings but did not find answer how to get 2k-FA cabled with RRC and if there is any need for config changes on RRC or/and amplifier? So, wiring schema and possible config settings would be nice to have.

I tested local remote with USB and it works nicely.

I tested also locally with RS-232 SW and it works OK.

With RRC boxes I cannot get it working. Now, it seems to be cabling issue or configuration (or both...)

Also wondering if the comms speed can be changed (default is 115200Bd). I have not found any menu for this. There is some menu for other port functions/speed but not for this RS-232.

All advices to get this remote working are very welcome?

You can contact me also directly:  oh2ma@phnet.fi

73 de Jukka - OH2MA

[N2QV]

I am looking to connect my expert 2k-fa with my existing RRC 1258 K3 set up.  It looks like the easiest way is to use the COM 1 ports at the Radio and Control ends, and make custom serial cables as outlined in the most recent version of the manual.  Any thoughts/guidance would be much appreciated.

Tariq (N2QV)

[dj0qn]

Hi Tariq,

Make sure you get the newer version of the software that allows you to reduce the serial port speed
of the amplifier. You can get this from SPE support, or mail me directly at dj0qn (at) darc.de. I do
not understand why they don't have this two year old version on their web site, but it works fine with
the RRC COM1, I understand.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

[N2QV]

Thanks very much Mitch. I sent you an email to see if I could get a copy of the right software. 73, Tariq

[dj0qn]

Hi Tariq, yes, I sent it to you by mail on 25.2. I hope this works ok for you.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

[N2QV]

thank you Mitch.