G7HID
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Have just tried it out and it does exactly what it say's on the tin.. A nice enhancement - all I had to add was a 3.5 to 3.5mm stereo lead, then download a proggie to the laptop and an app to the Android phone. and away it went..
Mike
ARDV1 REMOTE CONTROL incl AUDIO using WiFi
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Have just tried it out and it does exactly what it say's on the tin.. A nice enhancement - all I had to add was a 3.5 to 3.5mm stereo lead, then download a proggie to the laptop and an app to the Android phone. and away it went..
Mike
A mobile, hand held ar-dv1
I am glad you found the remote control set-up as easy as I did.
It opens up a whole new dimension for the AR-DV1.
When I sat down and decided on the look of eSPYonARD I wanted it to look like the AR-DV1 on screen, and designed it like that. The buttons are different, but the yellow screen is all but identical, and in the information is displays.
I never gave any thought to the remote control idea, that came much later, so more by luck than judgement the shape of the program's interface is just ideal when controlling it from a mobile phone, or tablet, in landscape mode.
By the time I added the ability to scale the program's display size, I did take into account how it would appear on a remote screen. I also added the 12 choices of 'skin' with that in mind.
I have only ever used the remote control function in and around the house, using WiFi, however it is possible to do that via 3/4G too, providing your signal is good enough. I still remember the thrill I had when I not only had the program on the screen of my mobile phone, but as the first audio started to come through. The another 'thrill' when with a few finger presses on the phone screen I had set the radio off to scan its memories.
Although using two fingers (lol) one can expand most remote displays, that can sometimes result in things being less sharp, whereas by being able to make the program grow in size too, it is easy to usually find a way to make it fill the screen.
Great fun, a mobile, HAND HELD AR-DV1 in effect.
Cheers
I am glad you found the remote control set-up as easy as I did.
It opens up a whole new dimension for the AR-DV1.
When I sat down and decided on the look of eSPYonARD I wanted it to look like the AR-DV1 on screen, and designed it like that. The buttons are different, but the yellow screen is all but identical, and in the information is displays.
I never gave any thought to the remote control idea, that came much later, so more by luck than judgement the shape of the program's interface is just ideal when controlling it from a mobile phone, or tablet, in landscape mode.
By the time I added the ability to scale the program's display size, I did take into account how it would appear on a remote screen. I also added the 12 choices of 'skin' with that in mind.
I have only ever used the remote control function in and around the house, using WiFi, however it is possible to do that via 3/4G too, providing your signal is good enough. I still remember the thrill I had when I not only had the program on the screen of my mobile phone, but as the first audio started to come through. The another 'thrill' when with a few finger presses on the phone screen I had set the radio off to scan its memories.
Although using two fingers (lol) one can expand most remote displays, that can sometimes result in things being less sharp, whereas by being able to make the program grow in size too, it is easy to usually find a way to make it fill the screen.
Great fun, a mobile, HAND HELD AR-DV1 in effect.
Cheers
MStep
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Jeff and All---
Perhaps I missed it, but is there any link on YouTube to see the remote program in operation ?
'skanny hotter' and the remote ar-dv1
I did think about doing a YouTube video, but then I sort of realised it was pointless.
People just need to download/install some free software to their Host and Remote machines, connect one easy to get wire, and that would make a pretty boring video. It took me 10 minutes to get the whole thing going (and others have told me it was the same for them).
Visually, all anyone needs to do is look at their phone, imagine a picture of eSPYonARD filling the screen, and that is it, to all intent and purposes.
I could say that is all there is to it, except for the small thing of touching the phone or tablet screen in a couple of places, turning up the volume, and realising you have your AR-DV1 in your hand.
Definitely MAGIC, but no Hogwart's training or wands necessary, but there again if the now grown up Hermione wanted to come and lend a hand, I would not complain that much, lol.
If I had produced a video I would have had to add this to the end of the titles:-
"No snakes were beheaded during the making of this video", I suppose. (Sorry Nev)
And what could I have called it?
"Scanny Hotter and the remote AR-DV1",
JKR would probably have sued me
I did think about doing a YouTube video, but then I sort of realised it was pointless.
People just need to download/install some free software to their Host and Remote machines, connect one easy to get wire, and that would make a pretty boring video. It took me 10 minutes to get the whole thing going (and others have told me it was the same for them).
Visually, all anyone needs to do is look at their phone, imagine a picture of eSPYonARD filling the screen, and that is it, to all intent and purposes.
I could say that is all there is to it, except for the small thing of touching the phone or tablet screen in a couple of places, turning up the volume, and realising you have your AR-DV1 in your hand.
Definitely MAGIC, but no Hogwart's training or wands necessary, but there again if the now grown up Hermione wanted to come and lend a hand, I would not complain that much, lol.
If I had produced a video I would have had to add this to the end of the titles:-
"No snakes were beheaded during the making of this video", I suppose. (Sorry Nev)
And what could I have called it?
"Scanny Hotter and the remote AR-DV1",
JKR would probably have sued me
G7HID
Member
To me the useful bit of WiFi remote controlling the DV1 with eSPY is being able to adjust the Volume/Squelch when something interesting pops up when you on the other side of the workshop/shack or whatever and also (with the Pro version) be able to log and record the audio, all from my Android mobile phone..
Mike
Mike
EXCITING NEWS (well I think so)
If you have not already, look at this thread
http://forums.radioreference.com/aor-receivers/328888-ardv1-pc-computer-control-new-s-w-7.html
(Page 7)
The exciting news is I have managed to incorporate the PowerMate USB tuning knob into the remote control system.
With eSPYonARD PRO, when you have set up the remote control program, ALL the features of the PowerMate are available remotely.
Drivers for the USB KNOB are only available for Windows, but that means you can use a Windows Tablet, PC or Laptop to control your AR-DV1 (with audio), via WiFi.
You can still control the radio using a mouse, or a touch screen on an Android device.
However, with a Windows remote machine , just plug in the PowerMate on your 'controlling' PC, and the PC with eSPYonARD on it is fully operational, not just via the program, but via the tuning wheel too, and audio.
Not impressed yet ... well if you ever get to use it, you ought to be.
Just remember, I did it first (and best), lol.
Aint I just too modest.
If you have not already, look at this thread
http://forums.radioreference.com/aor-receivers/328888-ardv1-pc-computer-control-new-s-w-7.html
(Page 7)
The exciting news is I have managed to incorporate the PowerMate USB tuning knob into the remote control system.
With eSPYonARD PRO, when you have set up the remote control program, ALL the features of the PowerMate are available remotely.
Drivers for the USB KNOB are only available for Windows, but that means you can use a Windows Tablet, PC or Laptop to control your AR-DV1 (with audio), via WiFi.
You can still control the radio using a mouse, or a touch screen on an Android device.
However, with a Windows remote machine , just plug in the PowerMate on your 'controlling' PC, and the PC with eSPYonARD on it is fully operational, not just via the program, but via the tuning wheel too, and audio.
Not impressed yet ... well if you ever get to use it, you ought to be.
Just remember, I did it first (and best), lol.
Aint I just too modest.
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you go marlbrook
G7HID
Member
Just had a word with my granddaughter to bring my spare windows laptop back so I can try the remote tuning wheel out.... In local mode tuning the HF bands with the wheel is a nice experience, gives the feel of an old school radio but with up to date technology..
From idea to distribution within a week - I think you are entitled to bang your drum Jeff..
Mike
From idea to distribution within a week - I think you are entitled to bang your drum Jeff..
Mike
G7HID
Member
Have just got my spare Windows laptop off of my granddaughter.. Installed the remote control application and Powermate software, fired it all up...
I had previously only tried the remote control of eSPYonARD with my Android phone - which worked well, but PC to PC control via WiFi is something else and being able to use the tuning wheel is the cherry on the cake... It can be confusing as to which PC is connected to the AR-DV1 - in reality they both are..
One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that TWO operators can have full control of an AR-DV1 using eSPYonARD.. I only have one Powermate tuning wheel so I can't try it, but I am 99% sure both remote operators could use their own tuning wheel at the same time.
My setup for this was AR-DV1 connected to Win7 64 laptop running eSPYonARD Pro and WiFi remote application to my Win10 64 laptop running the WIFi remote and the Powermate tuning wheel.. Also the received audio was piped to both laptops..
Mike
I had previously only tried the remote control of eSPYonARD with my Android phone - which worked well, but PC to PC control via WiFi is something else and being able to use the tuning wheel is the cherry on the cake... It can be confusing as to which PC is connected to the AR-DV1 - in reality they both are..
One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that TWO operators can have full control of an AR-DV1 using eSPYonARD.. I only have one Powermate tuning wheel so I can't try it, but I am 99% sure both remote operators could use their own tuning wheel at the same time.
My setup for this was AR-DV1 connected to Win7 64 laptop running eSPYonARD Pro and WiFi remote application to my Win10 64 laptop running the WIFi remote and the Powermate tuning wheel.. Also the received audio was piped to both laptops..
Mike
REMOTE CONTROL
Thanks for the input Mike.
I know exactly what you mean about 'confusing', but just in case anyone reading this thinks that might be a 'negative comment', I realise you did not mean it that way.
I go through the same thing. I have two PC's / Monitors side by side, for testing.
One is acting as the 'host', with just the AR-DV1 attached, running eSPYonARD.
The other is the 'remote', with the PowerMate wheel attached.
When they are both running in 'remote control' mode, side by side, it is impossible to decide which one is which, lol.
The displays are not just nearly identical, they are identical, as is every change you make to the AR-DV1 via eSPYonARD by clicking the mouse, and/or using the PowerMate 'wheel', on the remote PC.
Of course it is easier to remember if the remote PC / LAPTOP are in another room, although I still occasionally have to 'pinch myself' to remind me that the AR-DV1 is not beside me, lol.
If anyone is new to this thread, I will just explain again what can be achieved.
The AR-DV1 is attached, via its USB cable to the 'Host PC', and a standard 3.5mm stereo lead from its 'Phones' socket to the Mic input on the PC.
After the remote control is installed and running on the Host, and Remote, and the AR-DV1 is being controlled via eSPYonARD on the Host PC, the following options are available.
With a remote PC or Laptop, (free remote software)
or a remote Android phone / Tablet (free App)
or an Iphone / Tablet (the app for those is not free of course, how could Apple be expected to do that)
you can control, and listen to the AR-DV1, either by using a mouse, or touching the screen. That is TOTAL control. The dimensions and layout of eSPYonARD are ideal for using on a phone, and effectively you have a handheld AR-DV1.
No doubt one of the things that really makes a difference is the fact that eSPYonARD's display is virtually identical to the display on your AR-DV1, so looking at your monitor/ phone/ or tablet screen is just like looking at the radio itself.
On a Windows PC / Laptop, or TABLET (with a USB port), you can also plug in your PowerMate tuning wheel to the remote device, and use that too. Finger tip frequency control, volume control, squelch, and VFO selection all from that device. Any other functions you want are available via the mouse, or touch screen.
The PowerMate is not essential for remotely controlling your AR-DV1 with eSPYonARD. Everything can still be achieved without it, however once you experience the remote 'Tuning Knob' and other functions it has, PC control of the radio, whether direct, or remote, just jumps into a totally different league.
It combines all the ease and convenience of software control, with the 'old style' but still wonderful 'feel' and 'precision', of manual tuning. You just cannot achieve all that has to offer with software alone, no matter how easy or sophisticated it is.
I have really done my best to make sure setting up remote control is easy. Nobody, as yet, has had any problems installing it, and all say it took them a very short time to achieve.
In theory one could also control the radio via 3G or 4G, but for that the remote software I have chosen requires a small yearly subscription. I have not tested that myself.
Remote control of the AR-DV1 via home WiFi or LAN is completely free with eSPYonARD and the free remote software, (except for APPLE devices).
Thanks for the input Mike.
I know exactly what you mean about 'confusing', but just in case anyone reading this thinks that might be a 'negative comment', I realise you did not mean it that way.
I go through the same thing. I have two PC's / Monitors side by side, for testing.
One is acting as the 'host', with just the AR-DV1 attached, running eSPYonARD.
The other is the 'remote', with the PowerMate wheel attached.
When they are both running in 'remote control' mode, side by side, it is impossible to decide which one is which, lol.
The displays are not just nearly identical, they are identical, as is every change you make to the AR-DV1 via eSPYonARD by clicking the mouse, and/or using the PowerMate 'wheel', on the remote PC.
Of course it is easier to remember if the remote PC / LAPTOP are in another room, although I still occasionally have to 'pinch myself' to remind me that the AR-DV1 is not beside me, lol.
If anyone is new to this thread, I will just explain again what can be achieved.
The AR-DV1 is attached, via its USB cable to the 'Host PC', and a standard 3.5mm stereo lead from its 'Phones' socket to the Mic input on the PC.
After the remote control is installed and running on the Host, and Remote, and the AR-DV1 is being controlled via eSPYonARD on the Host PC, the following options are available.
With a remote PC or Laptop, (free remote software)
or a remote Android phone / Tablet (free App)
or an Iphone / Tablet (the app for those is not free of course, how could Apple be expected to do that)
you can control, and listen to the AR-DV1, either by using a mouse, or touching the screen. That is TOTAL control. The dimensions and layout of eSPYonARD are ideal for using on a phone, and effectively you have a handheld AR-DV1.
No doubt one of the things that really makes a difference is the fact that eSPYonARD's display is virtually identical to the display on your AR-DV1, so looking at your monitor/ phone/ or tablet screen is just like looking at the radio itself.
On a Windows PC / Laptop, or TABLET (with a USB port), you can also plug in your PowerMate tuning wheel to the remote device, and use that too. Finger tip frequency control, volume control, squelch, and VFO selection all from that device. Any other functions you want are available via the mouse, or touch screen.
The PowerMate is not essential for remotely controlling your AR-DV1 with eSPYonARD. Everything can still be achieved without it, however once you experience the remote 'Tuning Knob' and other functions it has, PC control of the radio, whether direct, or remote, just jumps into a totally different league.
It combines all the ease and convenience of software control, with the 'old style' but still wonderful 'feel' and 'precision', of manual tuning. You just cannot achieve all that has to offer with software alone, no matter how easy or sophisticated it is.
I have really done my best to make sure setting up remote control is easy. Nobody, as yet, has had any problems installing it, and all say it took them a very short time to achieve.
In theory one could also control the radio via 3G or 4G, but for that the remote software I have chosen requires a small yearly subscription. I have not tested that myself.
Remote control of the AR-DV1 via home WiFi or LAN is completely free with eSPYonARD and the free remote software, (except for APPLE devices).
G7HID
Member
Due to the school holidays in the UK the wife and I are looking after our 13 year old granddaughter during the day, the downside is the wife says that I cannot play in the shack and must pretend to be a doting grandfather in the garden 
Now since the granddaughter spends most of the time playing Pokemon Go on her IPhone I thought well I can join her and remotely connected my Android phone to my laptop running eSPYonARD next to the AR-DV1 in the shack. Now the wife is happy as Sam, "Ah look at the two of them on Pokemon.." !!
Seriously this has given me the opportunity to test the new features of eSPYonARD, the 'Q' functions and I am pleased to say they work, along with all the other functions, as well remotely through the phone as they do locally on the laptop PC..
I do not intend to spend all summer on my phone connected remotely to eSPYonARD, but it certainly allows me the flexibility to hide in plain sight
Mike
Now since the granddaughter spends most of the time playing Pokemon Go on her IPhone I thought well I can join her and remotely connected my Android phone to my laptop running eSPYonARD next to the AR-DV1 in the shack. Now the wife is happy as Sam, "Ah look at the two of them on Pokemon.." !!Seriously this has given me the opportunity to test the new features of eSPYonARD, the 'Q' functions and I am pleased to say they work, along with all the other functions, as well remotely through the phone as they do locally on the laptop PC..
I do not intend to spend all summer on my phone connected remotely to eSPYonARD, but it certainly allows me the flexibility to hide in plain sight
Mike
'Q' - 'Q-DB' and Remote Control
Someone emailed me yesterday asking if you can use the new 'Q' functions when using the radio via remote control.
(If you do not yet know what the 'Q' features are, then you are missing something BIG, lol)
The answer to the question is YES.
Anything you can do whilst sitting in front of the P.C. controlling the AR-DV1 can be done remotely on another P.C., Laptop, Tablet or phone, (with audio).
Cheers
Someone emailed me yesterday asking if you can use the new 'Q' functions when using the radio via remote control.
(If you do not yet know what the 'Q' features are, then you are missing something BIG, lol)
The answer to the question is YES.
Anything you can do whilst sitting in front of the P.C. controlling the AR-DV1 can be done remotely on another P.C., Laptop, Tablet or phone, (with audio).
Cheers
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