Comrex KKFI Manual

KKFI remote broadcasting procedure
Needed:
3 people: (1) a "remote" person at the remote site. (2) a "studio" person at the studio in
addition to (3) the on-air board operator. This document describes setup and problem diagnosis
of the Comrex ACCESS Portable unit. The companion "Studio side Equipment Use Guide" is
available at "https://kkfi.org/wp-content/uploads/Comrex-Studio-Use-Procedure-for-KKFI1.pdf".
KKFI's Comrex Access Portable unit with accessories. The accompanying image shows
the portable unit with a mixer attachment sitting on top of the Access Rack unit.
from "https://www.comrex.com/products/access-portable-2usb/"
Preparation:
Well before the event, it's wise to test the system at least three times: at the station,
from the home of the person who will be at the remote location, and at the remote location. The
system worked when tested in December, 2018, but not in January 2019. In mid-February, we
called Comrex. They confirmed that our unit was defective. They sent us a loaner, which we
used for a March 9 event while they serviced our unit.
Don't wait to the last minute to familiarize yourselves with the equipment.
Each time the connection between the Comrex Access Rack unit and the internet
changes, the public Internet Protocol (IP) address of the unit likely also changes. We
describe here two ways to get that new IP address: (1) Connect a monitor and keyboard
to the Comrex Access Rack unit and run its software. It should give you the number.
[NOT tested.] (2) From another computer on the same network, open "comrex.com" in a
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