Topband: Remote Radio operation

[Herbert Schoenbohm <herbs@vitelcom.net>]

Oddly enough I was working with the North Korean UN ambassador to get an 
internet TX/RX package on the top floor off that 1500 foot hotel in 
downtown Pyongyang with a radio sport "rental" for radio clubs all over 
the world to participate in providing operators from their own country 
who would never have to leave home.  It was going to be a small self 
contained 20 meter 100 watt CW only package using Remote Rig and a Icom 
7100 with a short feedline to a 20 meter GP. It would have been setup to 
be operated by clubs on a shared basis with whatever "rental" funds 
accrued going to a radio club  in the PRNK. I thought it was a god idea 
until the ambassador disappeared. Would there be any objection to an 
operation like this even though the ops could be anywhere as long as the 
complete station was in North Korea? In fact why is there such a big 
deal on where physically the operator is situated?  The biggest obstacle 
would have been getting a permit for the equipment and a call sign from 
the government.

Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 1/30/2015 4:41 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
> Could someone in the future, set up a internet controlled remote in an 
> extremely rare country? Then make a contact with himself for a new one?
> How far will  all this stretch to ? ....     (((:>)) As the Lone 
> Ranger said  "whoa  silver, steady  big fellow"  !
> 73
> Bruce-k1fz
>
> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:44:26 -0500, JC <n4is@comcast.net> wrote:
> > >
> > It will be soon enough that we will be having the conversation about not
> > only remote operation but robotic QSO making software. Is is really 
> > and truly a RADIO CONTEST if you cannot possibly make a "radio"
> > QSO without using the Internet? I know some people who I actually think
> > believe what we are doing in these reflectors is radio... (I already 
> > know
> > all the justifications comparing the WWW communications system to a 
> > six foot
> > headphone cable located at your own station.). What do you think?
> >
> > Enjoy it while you can.
> > Stan
> > >>
> >
> > You are right!. The sadness is causing the emotion Tom mentioned, 
> > however
> > the real issue is the trade we are facing with RHR, the trade between 
> > value
> > and cost!
> >
> > Work hard to setup a remote station and work a rare DX has a lot of 
> > value,
> > You can be proud of it and the technology is always welcome and part 
> > of our
> > DNA.
> > What is not acceptable is to transform HAM Radio into a business and 
> > charge
> > by the minute like AT&T. Verizon or any other carrier that provide
> > communication per dollar amount.
> > That is not Ham Radio, it is a trade from "VALUE" to "COST". For all 
> > the guys using RHR the pride is measured in dollar per minute, it
> > means the cost of a QSO matters. Next step would be to set up a call
> > center in India to provide you with all services at once. Select the 
> > DX you
> > what you and pay at the end.
> > All about money and commercial interest to transform what is bounding un
> > together . the value and proud to make it. Why bother is it is 
> > getting to QSL / QSL cost for minute? Share what ? you
> > r wallet?
> >
> > Nobody is helping Ham with restriction to get into de air. It just about
> > money!
> >
> > When you look at your wall you can see the value of your work. Does not
> > matter what it cost. Don't let it change!
> >
> > My two cents
> >
> > JC
> > N4IS
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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