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Review Summary For : RemoteTx
Reviews: 16MSRP:
Description:
The RemoteTx ham radio remote control system is an
economical way to control your amateur radio station
through the Internet with a phone, tablet, Mac or PC.
Currently supports the following radios, Icom 7100 (HF
only), Icom 7200, Icom 7300, Elecraft KX2 (HF Only), and
Elecraft K3/s....
Product is in production
More Info: http://remotetx.net/
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N6OI Rating: 2021-12-02
A Great Solution for Remote Operation Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I signed up for the RemoteTx service in March (2021), and it has been fantastic. The radio is an Icom IC-7610 and support for that rig was still in development when I signed up, but Marcus has done a great job of implementing all the key features of the rig into his browser-based interface.

When traveling, I generally just use my iPhone to access the station. I've also used the iPad a few times. Either one works great, both when using cell coverage or hotel WiFi. It's nice not to have to lug a laptop to be able to operate remotely, and people tell me they can't even tell I'm operating remote -- I even get great audio reports from the iPhone's internal mic.

The next step for me is to integrate my Yaesu rotor so I can turn the hex beam. RemoteTx supports Yaesu rotors and I purchased the ERC USB interface, but I haven't installed it yet.

Once the rotor control is in place, the only thing missing will be control of the SPE amp. I have it set to turn on with the rig, but I'd like to be able to toggle the Operate state. I know Marcus is working on some basic amp controls, but I may be able to do what I need with a small relay on one of the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins... a little research is needed there.

All in all, I'm very happy with RemoteTx, and highly recommend it as a solution for remote station operation.

VK2HL Rating: 2021-08-17
It just works! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Installed this 3 weeks ago. The radio I am using is an ICOM IC7300 and it works perfectly. Very easy to get going. I also use the ICOM RSBA1 on my 7610 and in spite of what some other people are saying, that is also great and very reliable, especially with the built-in server on that radio.
The big advantage of RemoteTX is the ability to use just about any device that can run an internet browser, iOS, Android, Windows etc... they all work with a minimum of fuss and very good control of the radio. No separate audio streaming software or device is required, just a little Raspberry Pi with one USB connection to the radio and an internet connection. No ports to open, works perfectly on an iPhone over 4G when you're out and about. The only thing missing compared to the RSBA1 is the spectrum display, not a big deal for me.
Well designed! If you have a need (or want) for remote operation this one is tops!

K0DXV Rating: 2021-08-12
Excellent and simple remoting Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I live in two different locations. One is high-density suburban condo community with strict HOA rules about antennas and a very high RF noise level. The other is a very rural location with virtually no RF noise. Obviously I can only enjoy HF operating using remote technology. I've tried several and the best so far is RemoteTX. I bought a 6 month subscription for a mere $40 and gave it a try. I have an Icom IC-7300 in my rural location hooked up to a Raspberry Pi 3B. The way this works is you download a complete image for your pi, write it to an 8 gig micro SD card and put it in your Pi. Hook up your radio via a USB cable, power on the radio and the Pi. Then you use a browser (Chrome is best) to go to [your call sign].remotetx.net.

The instructions on the web site are good and clear. I had a few technical problems to overcome and then it works great. Real simple to use. Works on my Android phone and my Windows 10 desktop.

Fortunately, my rural location has just had fiber optic installed with 250gb bandwidth. Pretty awesome. So remote ops has very low latency.

I exchanged a few emails with questions which were answered promptly. I highly recommend RemoteTX if need to operate remotely.

Here's a kick. I operate mobile through my phone to my rural transceiver. As long as I have a good cell signal it works great.
W2HDI Rating: 2021-06-19
This is remarkable.... Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've had a lot of fun operating remotely for five years with Remote Rig and an IC7100. I decided to try to remote my IC7300 and looked at alternatives. The hardest part of setting up Remote Rig was managing the ports on my router. One of the attractions of RemoteTX is that it bypasses this. I had an extra Pi3, loaded the image as instructed, registered, and it worked immediately. This morning I received rave reports on 40 meters. I'm not giving up remote rig and the 7100, but now I have the option for an even better interface with a better radio with the IC7300.
N3TIR Rating: 2021-06-11
great remote easy as pie Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
one of the best customer service support i have ever used.
very easy to install and set up
Follow up this remote is great used for two weeks from Cancun Mexico ran WPA Health and Wellness net on 75 meters at 9am m -f 3.983 stations had no idea it was remote till I told them great product.

OPERATED thru Verizon dsl ping around 150-240 wifi at Mexico end

K7FD Rating: 2021-06-11
Works like a charm with my IC-7300 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Set up went smoothly. Any questions were promptly answered within an hour via email. If you wish to use your iPhone to transmit remotely this product does the trick. Receive and transmit audio is very good with very little latency. Use it with my IC-7300 on home network and over AT&T. Very happy.

John K7FD
W3UB Rating: 2021-01-18
Easy To Use, Great Support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
If you have one of the supported radios, it is extremely easy to set up and use, and with great support if you have any issues.

The audio transport side is well done and embedded in the browser, unlike competing products.

Yes, you have to pay a small yearly fee, but it is well worth it.
KE7XL Rating: 2020-10-29
Easy to Use, great Support Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Easy to use, great support, using the remote on an IC-7200 with tuner on 80/75M LSB and AM. Very low delay. QSO's from the other side of North America from my QTH...plan to "jump" the Atlantic on 6M with remote when the band is open.
KB3ZKG Rating: 2020-09-29
Great Product, Easy to use Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Fantastic product, just works.

After having fought RSBA-1 for over a year I came across remotetx and wanted to give it a try. I found the installation and ease of use to be extremely easy and a much better alternative to RSBA-1 for remote operation. Installation was pretty much plug and play if you're already familiar with connecting your radio for digital modes. If you're on the fence between this and RSBA-1 save yourself the headaches and frustration and start with remotetx.
K1FJG Rating: 2020-08-20
RemoteTX is outstanding for ham radio remote control Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
RemoteTX is an outstanding ham radio remote control product. It’s quick and easy to setup, costs under $75.00 for the hardware and about $6 per month for a subscription. You can access your ham radio by remote computer, laptop, tablet or cell phone. I use my Iphone to access my all band Yaesu FT-991 and RemoteTX provides full functionality for HF, UHF, VHF and C4FM. If you want an almost plug and play setup and complete remote access to your ham radio, this is the product for you. And to top it off, Marcus provides excellent product support. Thanks again to Marcus and the RemoteTX team!