Question - When will the software be ready to go?
Answer - The Ten-Tec Pegasus/Jupiter transceiver version was released on 29 July 2001.  Versions for the Kenwood TS-570 DG/SG and possibly the TS-2000 are next in line for development. Other versions may become available as time and the availability of other transceivers for testing permit.

Question - What type of Internet connection do I need?
Answer - A full time connection is recommended but not required. You'll need at least a 56K dial-up line to run the remote base system. A faster connection like ISDN, xDSL or a cable modem is preferred. Using a dial-up line will work but extra effort is required to set up additional software to ensure that the connection stays up and that it is restored if the connection is lost.

Question - Do I need a static IP address?
Answer - No. Users with an IP address that changes will need to be very carefull to check their systems and change things in a few files when the address does change. As far as anyone else reaching your system from the Internet, there are services that will do what is called dymanic DNS. You can register a domain name and have a service track your IP address so when it changes the change is transparent to users accessing your system from the Internet.

Question - What other transceiver models is software available for?
Answer - A version of the software for the Ten-Tec Pegasus and Jupiter transceivers is downloadable fron this web site. Other versions will be developed as manufacturers provide transceivers on loan for testing. Creating verions for other transceivers should be a bit quicker than this first new release since I can use it as a starting point.

Question - I have a XYZ model Super200 transceiver. Can I use your software to do my own remote base?
Answer - Additional versions of the software are being considered for other transceivers. If equipment manufacturers will contact me I'll consider versions for other rigs. In general, if a transceiver can be made available along with the programming codes it requires I'll consider writing a version for it. Exact details need to be resolved so contact me for additional information before sending any hardware. There's a link below to send email.

Question - Why don't you have a fancy graphics interface to tune/control the radio? It would make it so much easier!
Answer - There are several reasons. One reason is that most people have limited bandwidth to the Internet. A page refresh with the current software is only about 3,000 bytes and it is much less when it is compressed for transmission. Using a graphic interface would take that to almost 60,000 bytes or better. Since pictures like .GIF and .JPG files are already compressed there is no reduction in file size when it is sent to the user. Another reason is that there are LOTS of users that are visually limited. They use special software to translate the text on a page to voice. Using a graphics interface would make it impossible for them to use the system. The same applies for a Java based interface. Java applets can't currently be printed or scanned with voice reader software. If this changes I may consider changing the interface available.

The main goal is to provide fast reliable control of the transceiver over the Internet. That goal has been reached with this software. Adding a graphical interface would look great but does not add to the basic functions.

Question - My company has a product that we feel may be useful in a remote base application. How can we have you look at it?
Answer - Please contact me about your product using the information in the CONTACT N2JEU link on the opening page. Please let me know what you have in mind. If you can supply a sample on loan (plus any programming information or support documentation) I'll see what can be done about supporting it in the remote base software. Transceiver manufacturers are encouraged to contact me concerning additional versions of the software for various transceiver models. I'm trying to make a policy that if someone supplies a transciver and programming information I'll attempt to make a version of the software that controls it.

Question - I have a question you haven't answered here. How can I get an answer?
Answer - Send it to the email link below..

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