Remote Base

OCARC provides an HF radio station to club members that can be operated entirely remotely. This page outlines the steps required to install and configure the appropriate software in order to operate the remote base.

Current Status

Antenna: 40/80m dipole. (This antenna also tunes up on 20m)
Tuner: The MFJ-998 tuner is not yet installed, so we are using the radio's built-in tuner

Software

1. Go to http://www.remotehams.com and create an account
2. Download the RCForb Client software and install on to your machine
3. Once your account has been approved, start the RCForb Client software
4. Find the radio "VE7OGO Radio #1" and double-click on it
5. Try adjusting the frequency. The system will tell you that your account doesn't have permission to do this, and give you the opportunity to request permission. Do this.
6. Send an email to mailto:remote@ocarc.ca with your callsign and qualification (basic, Basic+, Basic+code, Advanced), and I will prove your account (listen-only for users that don't have HF privileges)
7. Once you get an email from me confirming approval, you now have full access to the remote station!

A few operating notes:

• Make sure you have the antenna tuner switched on (the "ATU" button), and that you tune the antenna for the frequency you want to use (the "Tune" button)
• The "TX-d" button toggles transmit and receive
• Make sure your microphone level is appropriate to give a clean transmission. The adjustment is at the top of the screen labelled "Mic"

If you have questions or concerns, please email mailto:remote@ocarc.ca and I will try to help out. I didn't write the software and I don't run the remote hams.com site, so if you have issues with the software or your remote hams account, please check out their forums and support.