FlexRadio still fully supports the Flex-5000 both for repair and service.
On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM, Getzy.org <da...@getzy.org> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > This post is somewhat similar to a current thread being discussed -on the > merits of purchasing the KX3 or Flex 3000. > > I am somewhat committed to trying a Flex or similar SDR radio. As I > understand, the Flex 5000 is no longer being manufactured, but is still > available in some stores/supply houses and can rarely be found used in some > other places (ebay, etc.). > > As this will be my first foray into SDR, I'm not thinking that I want to > invest the full cost of the newest line (the 6000 series), but would > consider the Flex 3000, 1500, or trying to find a used 5000 (or purchase > from a store that still has a stock). > > 1. Is there any possibility that replacement or other less expensive line > (similar to the 5000) will be offered in the near future? > > 2. I do work some qrp, but mostly 100W or so. The 1500 seems less of > what I want, which leaves the 3000 and some used or a 5000, not being > offered directly by the manufacturer (and not offering direct tech support > anymore- I assume this, although forums such as this may make up for the > lack of direct manufacturer support). If I'm even able to find a 5000, is > it wise to make the purchase with the manufacturer no longer making the > unit and not offering direct tech support/repair? > > 3. The 3000 has been described as a "stripped" down version of the 5000, > and has some things that I'm not excited about (BNC rather than so 239 > antenna connectors, etc.), but otherwise seems to offer most of the > features that one would like to have/experience/experiment with in an SDR > radio. If I get a 3000, will this give me a true feel for the "SDR" > experience, and after a couple of years, give me enough of a feel for SDR > to decide if I want to delve more deeply and possibly look at something > with more functionality or not? > > 4. Just out of curiosity, I assume that dropping the 5000 from the > offerings is meant to drive customers to the 6000 line as the replacement. > I guess I understand this, however, from my reading, it sure seems like > there are a lot of folks that are very happy with the 5000 and that there > is still a lot of active interest in the model. Other than driving folks > toward the 6000, what was behind the decision to drop the 5000? It seems > to me that there is a significant price differential between the two lines, > and that there are those who will likely never be interested in paying the > costs associated with the 6000 series, but might have been able to swing > the 5000- why take this option off the table? > > Thanks in advance for any input/advice. If this post is felt to be too > general/inappropriate for this forum, please feel free to reply directly. > My apologies, as I am a total newbie with respect to SDR. > > 73s, > > Dave, WS0D > > > > Dr. Dave > Fort Collins, CO > _______________________________________________ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.com/ > -- ____________ Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 Google Voice 661 769 6201 +SMS openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
