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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
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Why Use an Internet Remote Base?
Antenna Restrictions
Educational DemosTravel
Different PropagationMonitor Your Signal
License Upgrade
No Radio
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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
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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
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How Do You Operate an Internet Remote Base?
Station Control Interface Audio Interface
Microsoft NetMeeting“Free” -- Standard Business Conferencing Software
WebXCVR Windows Application“Free” – Software Download
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How Do You Operate an Internet Remote Base?
Station Control Interface Audio Interface
Unique User Login ID and Password
Multiple Remote Bases Available
Standard “Radio” Interface for all Stations
S-Meter, Forward Power, SWR Updated Continuously
Push-to-Talk Control
Mouse and/or Keyboard Commanding
Level Control for Rx and Tx Audio
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What Can You Actually Control?
Push-to-Talk
Frequency
Select Bands
R I T
Mode and IF Fiters
Mic Gain
Tx / Rx Equalization
Notch and Noise Reduction
AF and RF Gains
AGC
PreAmp & Attenuator
RF Power
AntennaRotator
Antenna Tuner
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Who Can Use an Internet Remote Base?
• Based on FCC Regulations
• 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
• Any Licensed U.S. Ham• Limited to the Privileges of Their Own License
• The Station Owner May Impose Other Restrictions
• Limit Users Based On Station Objectives, e.g. Club
• Station Unique Operational Guidelines
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Who Is the Control Operator?
• Each User Is Assigned A Unique Login And Password
• Has Full Control Over Transmissions – Freq, Mode, Power, Duration
• 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
• The Remote User Is The “Control Operator”
• The Internet Acts As a “Long Microphone Cord” Between The Control Operator and The Station
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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
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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..
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Where Do We Go From Here?
• IRBs Could Provide A Standard Interface For Disabled Amateurs – Keyboard Only (i.e. No Mouse) Interface– Voice Command Interface is Possible
• IRBs Allow Prospective Hams and No-Code Techs To Experience HF Without An Investment in Radios and Antennas
• 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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