I'm using the Belkin WEMO switch (link = http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7C027/ ). It uses your wireless network, and you can control the switch from anywhere in the world...so long as you have internet.
I've got one I use for the block heater on my tractor. Works VERY well!
Ackselle
Kitfox IV 1200 Classic C-GIKV
29" Airstreaks, 11" Matco Tailwheel
ROTAX 912, Hoffman HO-V352F CS Prop
Do you need WiFi at the airport, to make this work?
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Yes.... the Belkin needs WIFI. It works at my place as I have wifi in the hangar.... so it won't work at most airports.
Ackselle
Kitfox IV 1200 Classic C-GIKV
29" Airstreaks, 11" Matco Tailwheel
ROTAX 912, Hoffman HO-V352F CS Prop
I have a The SwitchBox, I originally had a 2G that worked flawlessly other than reloading the minutes. That was always a problem. The SwithBox offered an upgrade to a 4G, so I sent it in to get the Upgrade. That was the biggest mistake. When I go it back I called the number and called the number (718) 483-6979. It wouldn't turn on and it wouldn't turn off. I called Switchbox and I told him it was not working. I ended up mailing it back to him two or three time to get it fixed. He said it worked fine and sent it back and said I must be dialing the phone number wrong. Now Im 66 years old I've probably been dialing and keying in phone numbers longer than he has been alive. So I took offense to that. I would guess that the circuit isn't compatible with the G4 System in our area, or there is not a tower that supports the 4G system close enough to my airport or my home that works with the system, or the piece of junk just doesn't work. The owner of Switchbox was rather rude with me about my inability to dial a phone, so I asked him to send it back and I had a use for it. I really haven't decided what to do with it, but it's between putting it in the trash bin or taking it to the range and practice my shooting, and see how many times I can hit it. I'm leaning towards the latter.
My recommendations for all of the Kitfoxers, if you decide to get an Electronic Switch to turn on a heater, or battery charger, DON'T get The Switchbox! The man across from my hanger bought a generic one off of E-Bay for a lot less money, and his works flawlessly.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Yeh, that number is "not reachable".
I vote take it to the range, then send the "parts" back to the owner, via truck, freight collect.
Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
Kitfox 85DD
912A / 3 Blade Taper Tip Warp Drive
Convertible Nosewheel & Tailwheel
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SkySteve's You Tube Videos
The number use to reachable, I just did not recharge or add money. It never would switch after the upgrade.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
I was thinking of taking it to the range, then wearing like a neckless around my neck at Oshkosh. I was also thinking of handing out a flyer, saying not to waiste your money on a SwitchBox.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas