Re: [Flexradio] Lightweight Laptop/Netbook wanted
Read the thread "mobile 1500" of Oct 30 on flexra...@yahoogroups.com . It was reported that a Winbook TW802 tablet was doing OK with PowerSDR etc. Some tablet/laptops are available using the same CPU for less than $200. (See the nextbook series at walmart.) Jerry W4UK At 09:40 AM 11/28/2015, sgho...@optonline.net wrote: All, I'm looking for a lightweight laptop/netbook to use with my Flex-1500 for hiking/SOTA activation's. Size, weight, and CW latency are the important considerations. What do you have or could recommend? Thank you, Steve WI2W ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Radio Control
See: https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/behringer-cmd-micro-dj-midi-controller-for-use-with-flex-6000 Read the entire thread. I don't think it is announced or summarized anywhere. The CMD micro with William's code is sort of like the Hercules DJ unit, but for the 6000 series radios. Jerry W4UK At 11:01 AM 7/31/2015, Bill and Sue wrote: Good morning all,, I wonder if anyone is using some kind of external control to run their radio. When I had the flex 3000 I could control it with the Hercules DJ controller. I can not use that with the Flex 6300. Iâll tell you why it is important. I am getting older and it is very hard for me the control the drive with the mouse especially if I want to use the Amp. I have developed a shaking in my hands which make it hard for me to smoothly move the Drive power and because of the shaking hands I get afraid I will over drive it when trying to tune the amp. Thanks Bill ope...@rcn.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Radio Control
He did another one, for a different controller: https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/behringer-pl1-midi-controller-for-flex-6k Jerry W4UK At 01:59 PM 7/31/2015, Jerry Flanders wrote: See: https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/behringer-cmd-micro-dj-midi-controller-for-use-with-flex-6000 Read the entire thread. I don't think it is announced or summarized anywhere. The CMD micro with William's code is sort of like the Hercules DJ unit, but for the 6000 series radios. Jerry W4UK At 11:01 AM 7/31/2015, Bill and Sue wrote: Good morning all,, I wonder if anyone is using some kind of external control to run their radio. When I had the flex 3000 I could control it with the Hercules DJ controller. I can not use that with the Flex 6300. Iâll tell you why it is important. I am getting older and it is very hard for me the control the drive with the mouse especially if I want to use the Amp. I have developed a shaking in my hands which make it hard for me to smoothly move the Drive power and because of the shaking hands I get afraid I will over drive it when trying to tune the amp. Thanks Bill ope...@rcn.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR
Hi John Have you considered interfacing a contesting program like Writelog or N1MM, etc to your radio? Contesting programs typically include CW/voice (macro) replay, and provide for repetitive voice/CW messages as well. N1MM is free and I think it would work for the playbacks you want. N1MM also has an email reflector where you could ask more questions. You could ignore all those other logging, etc, functions that you don't need and just set up the macros. Jerry W4UK At 02:46 PM 9/17/2014, you wrote: Oh, I forgot to add to the voice recordings. In addition to the quick memory bank, and auto TX/RX of recordings, it would also be good to have a user defined replay facility. So for example choose your CQ recording, and then have it key up on its own, play the recording, go to RX, then wait xx seconds, before playing the recording again, over and over until the operator intervenes. Similar to how most current K/I/Y radios work 73 John, ZS5J also C91J Hi Steve Yes, the current iteration of PowerSDR is mature and a fantastic interface to legacy radios. There are no bugs that I have found .HOWEVER I think there are some features that would be nice to have in PSDR. Not critical, but would be awesome to have. 1. Voice recordings - for personal choice, I take my Flex-3000 on regular DXpeditions to Mozambique. I yearn for the facility of being able to have several recordings (not just one), like a quick memory bank of 10 right on the front panel, so you dont have to dig in sub-menus to find it, where I can select a recording, and with the push of only one corresponding button next to the recording of choice, have the radio key itself up, send the recording, and return to RX all on its own. The current system where you have to push the PTT, push the play button, and release the PTT seems a bit archaic. 2. Working a pileup on CW, I find it quite awkward to adjust CW speed on the fly. Yes, it can be done through the FlexControl (if you have one). But I would like to see another method. When working a large pileup, the stations come in at different speeds. It is cordial to adjust your speed to the station calling you. It can be time consuming to grab the slider and try to get to the correct speed. Possibly having 4 small boxes, where the speed can be user defined at say 20 25 30 35 wpm. Then all it would require is just a click of the appropriate box to QRS to work a slow operator. There are a few more much needed features that would be awesome to have, but I have forgotten what they were. But as far as bugs - yes its currently very stable. 73 John, ZS5J and C91J On 17 Sep 2014, at 6:13 PM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote: PowerSDR is still supported. There has been no need for an update is all. It's a mature software package. Steven On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Stan wa2...@taconic.net wrote: Is PowerSDR no longer upgraded or supported? I have not used my Flex5000 in quite some time and expected to see an upgrade from 2.7.2 but there is none. Stan, WA2UET ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 Owner Flex-1500 and Flex-3000, FT-857D, FT-817ND, FT-450 openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Community
Hi Gerald I tried to set up a way to receive a copy of every posting, as you have done, but am unable to specify that I want EVERY posting, even new ones I have not seen from new members I am not aware of. How do I specify that I wish to FOLLOW ALL PRODUCTS, as you apparently have done? Perhaps follow products is a management privilege only company personnel have? I don't see how to set that up. Hoping for more details, I looked for your post on this topic to the community. I couldn't find it there. Jerry W4UK On 6 Sep 2014, at 17:41, Gerald Youngblood ger...@flexradio.com wrote:... I have my community profile set to send me an email with every posting on the community. ... Then at 05:53 PM 9/8/2014, Gerald Youngblood wrote: Sorry for the delay guys but catching up on mounds of email here. Some days I think that email is all I do in a day. ;) Here is how to set your profile for getting emails from the FlexRadio Community:1. Log in with your user name and password.2. On the right hand side of the black bar across the top, you will seeyour log in name with a down arrow to the right. Click on that spot.3. Select Profile from the drop down box.4. At the top of page mine says: Gerald - K5SDR's Profile5. Under that it says: Activity | Profile Information | Email Notifications6. Click on Email Notifications7. Under Email Addresses make sure you enter the email address youwish to use. You can add multiple addresses.8. You are given four check box options regarding what types of mail youwant sent. I copied the list below.9. You may want to set up a filter in your email system as I do so youcan read them at your leisure.- Send me email at *my primary email address* about *new replies* ontopics I have posted, replied to, or followed- Send me email at *my primary email address* about *new topics* postedon products that I follow- Send me email at *my primary email address* about *stars* on myreplies and comments- Send me email at *my primary email address* about *me toos* on topicsI have posted- Hope all this helps.- 73,- Gerald 7 Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems(TM) Email: ger...@flex-radio.com ger...@flexradio.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Community
Hi Ted I have been unable to set up product lines to follow. Any tips? Jerry W4UK At 12:12 PM 9/11/2014, T.H. Bauer wrote: ...One thing I do like is the ability to choose which products/service lines to follow, AND the ability to modify them as my interests change 73 --- Ted WA3AER Flex3000 Flex5000 On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Message: 1 Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 16:53:37 -0500 From: Gerald Youngblood ger...@flexradio.com To: Ian Scoble iphoneg0...@googlemail.com Cc: Ian Scoble i...@scoble.co.uk, FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex Community Message-ID: CAJHss0JoYgo5a1DRXSP1hejUcD3xzRvzqTx9p+1yqWy1= mr...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Sorry for the delay guys but catching up on mounds of email here. Some days I think that email is all I do in a day. ;) Here is how to set your profile for getting emails from the FlexRadio Community: ... ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Community
Hi Ted With your info, I was able to set up some products to follow and I have received a couple of posts already. Many thanks. Jerry W4UK At 01:00 PM 9/11/2014, T.H. Bauer wrote: Hi Jerry, If your browser will not accept cookies from Community (or its provider), Following any of the products lines is a futile exercise: I learned the hard way. BTW, depending upon your browser, you can set up exceptions to allow cookies from these sites and not the entire WWW. With that bit of preamble, what I did was to go to each of the product lines (Categories) in which I have interest and clicked on the main title for each. For each Category, once opened, you should see a blue tag/label/button that says Follow. Click on that; the button should now change to Unfollow. If it does, you are now Following that Category/product line. The hardest thing for me was setting up Chrome cookies...because I kept setting up the exceptions incorrectly. IF you are using Chrome, these are the exceptions to define in Settings/Advanced Settings/Privacy/Content settings/Cookies/Manage Exceptions for Community to work and to Follow product lines: [*.]http://community.flexradio.comcommunity.flexradio.com [*.]http://getsatisfaction.comgetsatisfaction.com Hope this helps. 73 --- Ted WA3AER On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Ted I have been unable to set up product lines to follow. Any tips? Jerry W4UK At 12:12 PM 9/11/2014, T.H. Bauer wrote: ...One thing I do like is the ability to choose which products/service lines to follow, AND the ability to modify them as my interests change 73 --- Ted WA3AER Flex3000 Flex5000 ... ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Moving to the FLEX6300
See the independent FlexradiosmartSDR group at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FlexRadiosmartsdr/info . Jerry W4UK At 01:09 PM 9/2/2014, David Land wrote: Well, I've sold my FLEX 3000 and moving on to the 6300. This reflector seem to cover just the older models, is there another one for the new models? 73, Dave ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] External 10 MHz reference input for 6700?
In the 6700 rear panel views, I don't see any input for an external 10 MHz GPS reference. I already have a Trimble Thunderbolt unit I use with my 5000 and would like to use it with a 6700. Do I have to get the Flex GPS option to get GPS stability? Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] External 10 MHz reference input for 6700?
And the external GPS can be used with present software, right? Jerry W4UK At 10:59 AM 5/19/2014, Graham Haddock wrote: Hi Jerry: The 6700 has an external 10 MHz input on the rear panel. It is an RCA jack on the upper left side of the RCA jack cluster on the rear of the radio. Input level specs are +4 dBm (1.0V) minimum, to +15 dBm maximum. If you would like to download the hardware reference manual for this product, please go to our website, and look under Documentation 73's --- Graham / KE9H == On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: In the 6700 rear panel views, I don't see any input for an external 10 MHz GPS reference. I already have a Trimble Thunderbolt unit I use with my 5000 and would like to use it with a 6700. Do I have to get the Flex GPS option to get GPS stability? Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List mailto:FlexRadio@flex-radio.bizFlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] External 10 MHz reference input for 6700?
Thanks, Graham Jerry W4UK At 12:06 PM 5/19/2014, Graham Haddock wrote: Jerry: Yes. When the radio boots, the current software will auto-detect the presence of an external 10 MHz reference input that is above the minimum input level and use it instead of the internal OCXO (6700) or internal TCXO (6500). It does this at boot time, so if you apply the 10 MHz input after the unit is already running, it won't use the external input until the next re-boot. If the radio is using the external input, and you remove it during operation, the radio will fall back to the internal reference within one second. If the external 10 MHz then re-appears, it will not be used until the next re-boot. --- Graham / KE9H == On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: And the external GPS can be used with present software, right? Jerry W4UK At 10:59 AM 5/19/2014, Graham Haddock wrote: Hi Jerry: The 6700 has an external 10 MHz input on the rear panel. It is an RCA jack on the upper left side of the RCA jack cluster on the rear of the radio. Input level specs are +4 dBm (1.0V) minimum, to +15 dBm maximum. If you would like to download the hardware reference manual for this product, please go to our website, and look under Documentation 73's --- Graham / KE9H == On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: In the 6700 rear panel views, I don't see any input for an external 10 MHz GPS reference. I already have a Trimble Thunderbolt unit I use with my 5000 and would like to use it with a 6700. Do I have to get the Flex GPS option to get GPS stability? Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List mailto:FlexRadio@flex-radio.bizFlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 104, Issue 1
Check the tx/rx turn-around time on the 3000. At one time, I think it was too slow for amtor/pactor. The current PowerSDR may have fixed that. Jerry W4UK At 05:17 PM 12/4/2013, vk2na wrote: Hi folks, I have an SCS PTC II pro and will experiment with amtor and pactor with my flex 3000. Is connecting via firewire any better than the mic connection? ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release? (seems not)
Thanks, Eric. You say I fully expect it to come within the free software period. I would like Flex to _commit_ to providing this feature within the free software period. This is very important to a lot of us who have discovered the importance of the panafall thanks to PowerSDR. Losing it will be a major step in reverse. Can Flex commit to providing it within the free software period? Jerry W4UK At 09:13 AM 5/22/2013, Eric Wachsmann wrote: John, I'm afraid you've gotten bad information. As VP of Software Development at FlexRadio, I can state with authority that not only will SmartSDR have a waterfall display, but that it is high on the priority list for us. This is the same position we have had since SmartSDR was conceived. While it is a high priority, we will not hold shipment of FLEX-6000 series radios for this feature. Thus, the initial release of SmartSDR will not likely include a waterfall mode. We do not have a timeline for release of this feature, but I fully expect it to come within the free software period for everyone that has purchased a 6000 series radio to this point. I hope this clears up any confusion surrounding this feature. Eric Wachsmann VP Software Development FlexRadio Systems *Tune in Excitement* On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:46 AM, John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com wrote: I tried to tell my fellow Flexers this a few days ago - I was told in February at the Orlando Hamcation by one of the senior Flex staff (name withheld) that support for a waterfall in SmartSDR was not in their long term plan. It resulted in me getting jumped on by the Flex-huggers when I informed them. AFAIAC No waterfall display = deal breaker The waterfall display in PSDR gives far too much information and usability to consider moving to a GUI that does not have one. Maybe PSDR has spoilt us with this fantastic feature, but there is no going backwards for me. If the decision is changed, and a waterfall and other fine features of PSDR are added to SmartSDR, then I would be interested in a 6000 series radio (If I haven't already committed myself to another radio). I have no doubt the new hardware will perform remarkably well, but the software has a long way to go yet. 73 John ZS5J On 22 May 2013, at 1:19 PM, Randy Pence kd4...@gmail.com wrote: I was told by Greg Jurrens it will not. I just hope it is not a $200 upgrade. Randy Pence N4JZY I had addressed this query to Tim, who speaks for flex. CC'ed to the reflectors. I should have made that clear. Sorry. Tim, what is the Flex answer? Jerry W4UK At 12:00 PM 5/21/2013, w9xc_radio wrote: According to Flex's Steve Hicks at the Dayton Flex banquet, SmartSDR will have a panadapter (spectrum display) in the first release, but no waterfall. Steve explained that there are many parameters and subtleties to the waterfall that they wanted to get right and that would take more time. There was no word about just when the waterfall functionality was projected to appear, but (like native digital modes) Steve stressed it was a priority. - Les, W9XC --- In flexra...@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Flanders jeflanders@... wrote: Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release? If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for already) SmaftSDR subscription? Jerry W4UK -- ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release? (seems not)
Thanks, Gerald. Jerry W4UK At 12:21 PM 5/22/2013, Gerald Youngblood wrote: Jerry, Absolutely, positively you will get waterfall WAY before the end of the free software period. It is high on the priority list but I am sure you would not want us to hold up shipments to add that one feature. After all, this is a software defined radio so it can be completely upgraded with a download. I am 100% confident that you will be more than pleased with what you will get within the free period. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems(TM) Email: ger...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ Tune In Excitement (TM) On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.netwrote: ** Thanks, Eric. You say I fully expect it to come within the free software period. I would like Flex to _commit_ to providing this feature within the free software period. This is very important to a lot of us who have discovered the importance of the panafall thanks to PowerSDR. Losing it will be a major step in reverse. Can Flex commit to providing it within the free software period? Jerry W4UK At 09:13 AM 5/22/2013, Eric Wachsmann wrote: John, I'm afraid you've gotten bad information. As VP of Software Development at FlexRadio, I can state with authority that not only will SmartSDR have a waterfall display, but that it is high on the priority list for us. This is the same position we have had since SmartSDR was conceived. While it is a high priority, we will not hold shipment of FLEX-6000 series radios for this feature. Thus, the initial release of SmartSDR will not likely include a waterfall mode. We do not have a timeline for release of this feature, but I fully expect it to come within the free software period for everyone that has purchased a 6000 series radio to this point. I hope this clears up any confusion surrounding this feature. Eric Wachsmann VP Software Development FlexRadio Systems *Tune in Excitement* On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:46 AM, John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com wrote: I tried to tell my fellow Flexers this a few days ago - I was told in February at the Orlando Hamcation by one of the senior Flex staff (name withheld) that support for a waterfall in SmartSDR was not in their long term plan. It resulted in me getting jumped on by the Flex-huggers when I informed them. AFAIAC No waterfall display = deal breaker The waterfall display in PSDR gives far too much information and usability to consider moving to a GUI that does not have one. Maybe PSDR has spoilt us with this fantastic feature, but there is no going backwards for me. If the decision is changed, and a waterfall and other fine features of PSDR are added to SmartSDR, then I would be interested in a 6000 series radio (If I haven't already committed myself to another radio). I have no doubt the new hardware will perform remarkably well, but the software has a long way to go yet. 73 John ZS5J On 22 May 2013, at 1:19 PM, Randy Pence kd4...@gmail.com wrote: I was told by Greg Jurrens it will not. I just hope it is not a $200 upgrade. Randy Pence N4JZY I had addressed this query to Tim, who speaks for flex. CC'ed to the reflectors. I should have made that clear. Sorry. Tim, what is the Flex answer? Jerry W4UK At 12:00 PM 5/21/2013, w9xc_radio wrote: According to Flex's Steve Hicks at the Dayton Flex banquet, SmartSDR will have a panadapter (spectrum display) in the first release, but no waterfall. Steve explained that there are many parameters and subtleties to the waterfall that they wanted to get right and that would take more time. There was no word about just when the waterfall functionality was projected to appear, but (like native digital modes) Steve stressed it was a priority. - Les, W9XC --- In flexra...@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Flanders jeflanders@... wrote: Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release? If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for already) SmaftSDR subscription? Jerry W4UK -- ___ 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/ ___ 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
Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more
Without the panafall, the 6000 would INDEED be a game-changer, backwards. I absolutely must have a panafall on my main radio. Jerry W4UK At 09:52 AM 5/21/2013, Greg wrote: I was told that the 6000 GUI will in fact have a waterfall. I would not have made the purchase if it didn't. I use the waterfall, or panafall, much more than just the spectrum display. 73 Greg ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release?
Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release? If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for already) SmaftSDR subscription? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Re: Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release? (seems not)
I had addressed this query to Tim, who speaks for flex. CC'ed to the reflectors. I should have made that clear. Sorry. Tim, what is the Flex answer? Jerry W4UK At 12:00 PM 5/21/2013, w9xc_radio wrote: According to Flex's Steve Hicks at the Dayton Flex banquet, SmartSDR will have a panadapter (spectrum display) in the first release, but no waterfall. Steve explained that there are many parameters and subtleties to the waterfall that they wanted to get right and that would take more time. There was no word about just when the waterfall functionality was projected to appear, but (like native digital modes) Steve stressed it was a priority. - Les, W9XC --- In flexra...@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Flanders jeflanders@... wrote: Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release? If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for already) SmaftSDR subscription? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Active Loop RX Antenna
See Gerald's comments about safe RF input levels for the 5000 at http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio@flex-radio.biz/msg30171.html . Jerry W4UK At 11:39 PM 4/3/2013, Tony wrote: All: I have an active loop receiving antenna for 80/160 and was wondering about the possibility of receiver damage on the 5000a. The loop is mounted on the ground about 30 feet from the transmit (dipole) antenna. I have a 500 watt amplifier for 80/160. Thanks Tony ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close
I think the most important thing to remember in the Rb vs GPSDO debate is that without some other standard like a GPSDO or better to compare to or calibrate against, you never know that your Rb oscillator is actually on-freq. The LPRO-101 has an adjustment to vary its freq. How would I know that adjustment pot didn't get jostled during shipment? Lastly, since we know the early Rb units were subject to failure due to aging of the Rb tube, how would I know the one I was considering has much life remaining ? Bottom line - I would HAVE to be able to check/calibrate it, but against what primary reference? Without a GPSDO to compare the Rb to, I think buying a Rb one would be a crap-shoot. After thinking it through, I skipped the Rb step and went straight to the GPSDO. Jerry W4UK At 11:47 PM 2/18/2013, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Richard Solomon w1...@earthlink.netwrote: I also have both (two RbO's and 4 GPSDO's). I'll take the GPSDO any day. This is not a, which one is better, question. It is a question of what is the job you are trying to do. It is useful to understand the differences. Certainly the long-term stability of the GPSDO is better because the reference oscillator is always being corrected back to the correct time, i.e. long term number of cycles. But in the short term, variations in the GPS satellite geometry can cause the GPSDO to exhibit short-term frequency errors. Of course, long-term these are corrected back out but if one was comparing one would notice small short-term variations in the frequency of the GPSDO while the RbO showed more stability. So the question is, which is more important? Of course, could could have a GPS-disciplined Rb reference. Now you get the best of both worlds, i.e. dead-nuts accurate long term stability with outstanding short-term stability. And the other thing that many people seem to forget about is the phase noise of the disciplined reference oscillator. That may have substantial effect on the performance of the receiver over and above the frequency accuracy. So, when it comes to the question of, which is better, an Rb reference oscillator or a GPS disciplined oscillator, the answer is a resounding, it depends. I still hold that, for most people looking to increase the frequency stability and accuracy of their Flex 1500 or 5000, an Rb reference like the LPRO-101 is simpler for the following reasons: 1. No outside GPS antenna needed. 2. The LPRO-101 runs on a single 19V supply (I use an old laptop power supply) while the Thunderbolt needs +5V, +12V, and -14V. I use a cheap laptop DC supply to run my LPRO-101 from the shack 12V supply. 3. The output of the LPRO-101 may be fed to the external reference input with no attenuation. 4. The LPRO-101 has relatively low phase noise. Like I said, I have both but find the LPRO-101 Rb reference easier to use and its accuracy still exceeds the tuning accuracy of the radio. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] The Flex 6000 demo at the Orlando FL hamfest today
Did you attend? Can you give us a report? Was a Flex- 6x00 working? Which of them? Was it running a recording or real-time reception? Were spectators allowed to tune/control it? Limitations? Other comments? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] the Flex 6000 demo at the Richmond, VA hamfest yesterday
Did you attend? Can you give us a report? Was a Flex- 6x00 working? Which of them? Was it running a recording or real-time reception? Were spectators allowed to tune/control it? Limitations? Other comments? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] education/information
And to paraphrase NY mayor Ed Koch: I can explain it for you, but I can't comprehend it for you... Jerry W4UK At 12:14 PM 2/3/2013, Brian Lloyd wrote: To paraphrase Albert Einstein -- Things should be made as simple as possible ... but no simpler. This means that you may have to tell people that they are going to have to THINK about what you are saying for awhile until the light bulb comes on. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Was there a Flex 6000 demo at the Richmond, VA hamfest today?
Did you attend? Can you give us a report? Was a Flex- 6x00 working? Which of them? Was it running a recording or real-time reception? Were spectators allowed to tune/control it? Limitations? Other comments? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Was there a Flex 6000 demo at the Richmond, VA hamfest today?
At 07:21 PM 2/2/2013, Rob Keijzer wrote: This is getting hyper ventilating psycho compulsive proportions. Any hams out there enjoying themselves with Amateur Radio as it used to be? Not on these reflectors. Try Icom or Yaesu. ;-) Jerry W4UK Rob, PA3CNT 2013/2/3 Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net Did you attend? Can you give us a report? Was a Flex- 6x00 working? Which of them? Was it running a recording or real-time reception? Were spectators allowed to tune/control it? Limitations? Other comments? Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List mailto:FlexRadio@flex-radio.bizFlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Rob Keijzer PA3CNT ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] 6000 at Orlando?
I also will be at Orlando and would like to see my new radio. Will the 6000 be there? Will it be working? If not, please explain. Jerry W4UK At 03:42 PM 1/19/2013, Steve Senft wrote: I'm trying to decide if it is worth my effort and expense to go to the Orlando Hamcation. Will a (at least partially operational) 6000 series unit will be there? 73s - Steve KG4LJB ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The Flex Insider
At 11:37 PM 12/29/2012, Stephen Hicks, N5AC wrote: ... You can slide the center of the panadapter anywhere the radio will tune and still see this bandwidth if you choose. I noticed that ALL tuning in the Youtube demo was done this way. There were no click-tunes in the demo, and now your verbal descriptions refer only to sliding. IMO, if we don't have click-tuning with the 6000 radios on day one, we will have taken a step backwards in operability. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Power SDR not visible
Steve What hardware do you use to run 5 monitors on one computer? I use a dual - output video card for two, and I wish I had more some times. What hardware do you use, and which OS allows it? Jerry W4UK t 11:21 PM 12/9/2012, W6SDM Steve wrote: Mathais, I can say that I feel your pain. I run 5 monitors on my radio computer for maps, skimmers, clusters, loggers, etc., and I have lost programs in exactly the way you described. I have also tried to recover the window with the right click on the task bar trick and had it come up without a move command. My fix was the same as yours - I unplugged the second monitor, let everything reposition on the primary monitor, and then plugged back in. I suspect that there is a bug in the way Windows handles multiple monitors. You may want to consider a utility called Display Fusion. It's not free but it has a trial period and it's not really expensive either. It fixed a whole lot of my multiple monitor problems. 73, -- Steve Miller w6sdm.net ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] 5000A for sale
You guys might want to tell us up front what your asking price is and where you are located. When you make it hard on the shopper, you get fewer shoppers. And even some guy who isn't yet actively shopping might become much more interested if he knew you were just up the street and could demo it. Don't expect him to look you up on QRZ. Jerry W4UK At 10:38 AM 10/22/2012, Michael Walker wrote: I thought I would mention as many of us have Flex 5000's for sale. There is nothing wrong with them, we just want to move some cash around so we can buy the latest and greatest. I had several email me about mine asking that question. Mike va3mw p.s. Mine is still for sale as well :) On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Ed Haskell haskell...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 5000A with two receivers for sale. If interested email me off list. 73 Ed W1PN ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] FW: Announcing the release of PowerSDR v2.4.4
Is the tuned freq stable when you tune through an I/Q recording you have made? Some recent PSDR versions shifted the spectrum up about 9kHz as soon as you touched the vfo. Jerry W4UK At 11:21 AM 9/5/2012, Craig Gagner wrote: _ From: Craig Gagner [mailto:crgag...@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:38 AM To: 'Tim Ellison' Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Announcing the release of PowerSDR v2.4.4 Ok due to operator error, the wave menu works just fine. Open the options and set both to post processed and it records perfectly ! So I just need to pay a little more attention to what I'm doing and stop pulling the trigger so quickly on possible bugs !! Thanks Tim, as always Flex support is AWESOME !!! 73 Craig, W1MSG _ From: t...@flex-radio.com [mailto:t...@flex-radio.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 9:18 AM To: Craig Gagner Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the release of PowerSDR v2.4.4 Did you look in the right location for the wave file? It is in your default Windows media folder, which is My Music or Music depending on your version of Windows. On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Craig Gagner crgag...@charter.net wrote: The Record from the wave menu is not working. I tried several recording and nothing is recorded. The quick record on the main page works fine, but nothing from the wave menu. Other than that very nice upgrade so far. Craig, W1MSG ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] FW: Announcing the release of PowerSDR v2.4.4
After you mentioned that a couple weeks ago, I tried it later and saw no difference. Maybe I left something off. Got more details? Jerry W4UK At 11:49 AM 9/5/2012, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 8:29 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: Is the tuned freq stable when you tune through an I/Q recording you have made? Some recent PSDR versions shifted the spectrum up about 9kHz as soon as you touched the vfo. Turn off Spur Reduction (SR) to eliminate that problem. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 mailto:br...@lloyd.combr...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500/Amplifier
Many amps rely on that ALC connection to allow them to cut back on drive in the event of a malfunction such as an intermittent flaky antenna feedline. A momentarily open/shorted antenna could be very bad news for some amps under normal drive. Some argue that you don't really need ALC. I suspect those guys never had an antenna disaster. Good luck Jerry W4UK At 02:52 PM 8/27/2012, ROGER SCHMITT wrote: Have a small amp that I want to use on the 1500 but do not see any ALC output to connect to the Amp, however since the oiutput is only 5 watts, is this a problem? I intend to connect the PTT circuit to the amp for on/off control. Thanks for your help. KY4RS rogschm...@yahoo.com ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500/Amplifier
At 04:38 PM 8/27/2012, N7CXI wrote: IF amplifiers fed back some kind of ALC ramp to the exciter on VSWR fault, then that would indeed be a valid use of ALC for those purposes, assuming it was set up correctly. With the help of GOOGLE, I found a few references: As soon as a anomalous conditions is met (e.g. the reflectometer reports a load mistmach), the controller develops a positive ALC voltage to reduce the drive to a safe level. ( http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/qsl-amplifier-solidstate2.htm ) Note - most amps use negative now. The purpose of the ALC circuit is ... ... to reduce drive when the amplifier's protective subsystem detects an out-of-limits condition. ( http://www.ab4oj.com/quadra/sshfamp.html ) Should the amp be loaded into a high SWR, the ALC will reduce the drive level to a safer level. ( http://www.kk5dr.com/Tuneup.htm ) most of the new series of solid state amplifiers hitting the market these days, require the ALC to be connected as it is an integral part of their built in self-protection scheme ( http://www.eham.net/articles/10183 ) OTOH, many modern amps have built-in protection circuitry that may not need the ALC connected. Anybody can test their own amp by disconnecting the antenna connector while driving it to full output ;-) . That is essentially how I found out about how useful ALC can be I when I blew up my amp when a flaky antenna connection went south while operating RTTY at a full 1500 watts output years ago Jerry W4UK On 8/27/2012 12:11 PM, Jerry Flanders wrote: Many amps rely on that ALC connection to allow them to cut back on drive in the event of a malfunction such as an intermittent flaky antenna feedline. A momentarily open/shorted antenna could be very bad news for some amps under normal drive. Some argue that you don't really need ALC. I suspect those guys never had an antenna disaster. Good luck Jerry W4UK At 02:52 PM 8/27/2012, ROGER SCHMITT wrote: Have a small amp that I want to use on the 1500 but do not see any ALC output to connect to the Amp, however since the oiutput is only 5 watts, is this a problem? I intend to connect the PTT circuit to the amp for on/off control. Thanks for your help. KY4RS rogschm...@yahoo.com ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500/Amplifier
FYI, the new Flex 6000 series radios have standard hardware ALC. I don't know for sure, but I THINK Flex was the only major manufacturer not providing it in their radios until now. Jerry W4UK At 09:32 PM 8/27/2012, Jim Barber wrote: Then I stand corrected. Some of the newer solid-state amplifiers will indeed work in the manner you describe. If there's a choice, I still believe ALC is a bad means by which to achieve a good thing. If you happen to have their wattmeter, then this might work without the radio connection: http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/alc_alarm.htm I don't want this is to turn into yet another thread about the pluses and minuses of ALC. I agree that some kind of fault signal should exist between a modern amplifier (or wattmeter) and the exciter to shut down drive gracefully on a load fault condition. I won't concede that ALC is a *good* means by which to do that, although it may be the only means in most circumstances. How about a compromise? Instead of herding cats by proposing a standard for amateur amplifier/transceiver ALC operation, why not just finish the subversion already started and make the ALC line operate as a comparator at the transceiver? In other words, if the negative-going ALC ramp goes past [some negative number] then the rig interprets that as a VSWR fault, and gracefully shuts down the drive and rings bells? Thanks, Jim N7CXI On 8/27/2012 4:51 PM, Jerry Flanders wrote: At 04:38 PM 8/27/2012, N7CXI wrote: IF amplifiers fed back some kind of ALC ramp to the exciter on VSWR fault, then that would indeed be a valid use of ALC for those purposes, assuming it was set up correctly. With the help of GOOGLE, I found a few references: As soon as a anomalous conditions is met (e.g. the reflectometer reports a load mistmach), the controller develops a positive ALC voltage to reduce the drive to a safe level. ( http://www.astrosurf.com/luxorion/qsl-amplifier-solidstate2.htm ) Note - most amps use negative now. The purpose of the ALC circuit is ... ... to reduce drive when the amplifier's protective subsystem detects an out-of-limits condition. ( http://www.ab4oj.com/quadra/sshfamp.html ) Should the amp be loaded into a high SWR, the ALC will reduce the drive level to a safer level. ( http://www.kk5dr.com/Tuneup.htm ) most of the new series of solid state amplifiers hitting the market these days, require the ALC to be connected as it is an integral part of their built in self-protection scheme ( http://www.eham.net/articles/10183 ) OTOH, many modern amps have built-in protection circuitry that may not need the ALC connected. Anybody can test their own amp by disconnecting the antenna connector while driving it to full output ;-) . That is essentially how I found out about how useful ALC can be I when I blew up my amp when a flaky antenna connection went south while operating RTTY at a full 1500 watts output years ago Jerry W4UK On 8/27/2012 12:11 PM, Jerry Flanders wrote: Many amps rely on that ALC connection to allow them to cut back on drive in the event of a malfunction such as an intermittent flaky antenna feedline. A momentarily open/shorted antenna could be very bad news for some amps under normal drive. Some argue that you don't really need ALC. I suspect those guys never had an antenna disaster. Good luck Jerry W4UK At 02:52 PM 8/27/2012, ROGER SCHMITT wrote: Have a small amp that I want to use on the 1500 but do not see any ALC output to connect to the Amp, however since the oiutput is only 5 watts, is this a problem? I intend to connect the PTT circuit to the amp for on/off control. Thanks for your help. KY4RS rogschm...@yahoo.com ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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
Re: [Flexradio] Virtual RF recordings with the 6000?
Thanks, Steve. IMO, the ability to do the virtual RF recordings is the most significant gee-whiz feature of the Flex radios. I once tuned through a recording at a club demo that I had made a few days before, and one of the guys actually heard himself on the air during the recording. Jaws were dropped! Please try to have it in the first upgrade. Jerry W4UK At 08:15 AM 8/23/2012, Stephen Hicks, N5AC wrote: There will be a way to do this, but it will come after the radio has shipped. In other words, this is not a day 1 deliverable in the software. Steve Stephen Hicks, N5AC, AAR6AM VP Engineering FlexRadio Systems On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: Will we be able to makeVirtual RF recordings with SmartSDR and a 6000 radio? I mean like the I/Q recordings we can make now with PowerSDR and the current hardware? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Virtual RF recordings with the 6000?
The fact that it works at all is what is important to me. It worked better in the early days. I suspect it was accidentally broken somewhere in an upgrade and never fixed. You notice problems other than the frequency tuning offset? (I mean when you try to tune through a recording it jumps several KHz and you lose your target signal, but if you tune up several KHz you find it again?) Jerry W4UK At 12:25 PM 8/24/2012, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: I just wish I could get mine to work properly on my 5000a 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net To: st...@flexradio.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, flexradio6000ser...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Flexradio] Virtual RF recordings with the 6000? Date: Fri, Aug 24, 2012 9:04 am Thanks, Steve. IMO, the ability to do the virtual RF recordings is the most significant gee-whiz feature of the Flex radios. I once tuned through a recording at a club demo that I had made a few days before, and one of the guys actually heard himself on the air during the recording. Jaws were dropped! Please try to have it in the first upgrade. Jerry W4UK At 08:15 AM 8/23/2012, Stephen Hicks, N5AC wrote: There will be a way to do this, but it will come after the radio has shipped. In other words, this is not a day 1 deliverable in the software. Steve Stephen Hicks, N5AC, AAR6AM VP Engineering FlexRadio Systems On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Jerry Flanders mailto:jefland...@comcast.netjefland...@comcast.net wrote: Will we be able to makeVirtual RF recordings with SmartSDR and a 6000 radio? I mean like the I/Q recordings we can make now with PowerSDR and the current hardware? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Virtual RF recordings with the 6000?
Will we be able to makeVirtual RF recordings with SmartSDR and a 6000 radio? I mean like the I/Q recordings we can make now with PowerSDR and the current hardware? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Screen resolution?
I don't know the design values, but crude measurements on my display indicates a full unstretched single instance is about 1040 pixels wide by about 620 pixels high. Many modern video cards will let you rotate the display, so if you could rotate a conventional 1920x1040 display, you could place one above the other and still have a 1040w x 680h space at the bottom for other stuff. Come to think of it, a third instance of PowerSDR would fit there! Jerry W4UK At 04:11 PM 8/12/2012, Steven Hess wrote: What screen resolution would be necessary to run two instances of PowerSDR side by side? Steven -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 Google Voice 661 769 6201 +SMS openSUSE Linux 12.1 KDE 4.7.2 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] OK to run earlier version of PowerSDR?
5000a, Win XP SP3 I recently installed PowerSDR 2.3.5 but am having problems and would like to drop back to 2.2.3 temporarily. Can I do this by simply running 2.2.3 or do I have to make changes in firmware/driver/etc first? If so, what is required? Thanks Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Question while waiting
Many of us use DDUTIL to determine what band the 5000 is on and send out a BCD code to a parallel port interfaced to the bandswitch on our amp. If your amp can be controlled from a BCD ttl signal, you can use DDUTIL in this way after making up a cable. Jerry W4UK At 03:33 PM 5/31/2012, you wrote: Question while waiting in a new Flex 5000 What provisions does it have to control the frequency of an HPA, specifically a Tokyo HL-1.5KFX? Lester B Veenstra MØYCM K1YCM/8 ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Question while waiting
If you are not willing to use an intermediate control program, then NO - you probably can't control it. But others have probably used your amp with Flex - check the archives. BTW, you can buy a plug-in card to provide both serial and parallel ports in most desktop computers. GL Jerry W4UK At 03:42 PM 5/31/2012, Lester Veenstra wrote: Jerry: Thanks; No parallel port, and no BCD. The THP amps expect a Yeasu/Icom or Kenwood to control, so the FLEX will need to emulate one of those interfaces. Lester B Veenstra MØYCM K1YCM/8 ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?
At 09:51 AM 5/24/2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM, W1JCW w1...@hotmail.com wrote: wanted to know what significant gains there would be... John, a significant gain is that the new design can receive several slices of spectrum at once. In other words, you can run a number of the lightweight display/control windows at the same time, each pointing to different frequency slices. They can be on different bands, modes, etc. We know that reception as panadaptor views of those 4-8 slices are planned, but we don't know if we will have audio from 4-8 receivers available for use in some worthwhile way. Might be disappointing to assume that ordinary functions will all be available in an extraordinary radio, then find they are not. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?
OOPS! I just re-read the PDF brochure: Slice Receivers allow you to simultaneously visually and audibly monitor multiple frequencies within the same band or multiple bands . Looks like we will have audio to use. Multiple means at least 2, and maybe 4/8. I don't see the hardware connection points, so maybe we will have audio streaming over the ethernet to the PC client. My error. Jerry W4UK At 10:10 AM 5/24/2012, Jerry Flanders wrote: At 09:51 AM 5/24/2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM, W1JCW w1...@hotmail.com wrote: wanted to know what significant gains there would be... John, a significant gain is that the new design can receive several slices of spectrum at once. In other words, you can run a number of the lightweight display/control windows at the same time, each pointing to different frequency slices. They can be on different bands, modes, etc. We know that reception as panadaptor views of those 4-8 slices are planned, but we don't know if we will have audio from 4-8 receivers available for use in some worthwhile way. Might be disappointing to assume that ordinary functions will all be available in an extraordinary radio, then find they are not. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Standalone ethernet communications for 6000 radios
Will the 6000 radios operate by plugging one end of an ethernet cable into the radio and the other end into a computer - that is, just the radio, the cable, and the computer - with no switches or routers? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] The GPSDO option in the 6000
From page 5 of the 6000 brochure: When the GPSDO option is not installed, the FLEX-6700 and FLEX- 6700R come standard with a ±0.02ppm Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) and the FLEX-6500 comes with at ±0.5ppm Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator (TCXO). So if I buy the GPSDO option, I lose the OXCO/TCXO Does the GPSDO take up the space otherwise occupied by the OXCO/TCXO? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The GPSDO option in the 6000
Read your ad copy - it seems to say that the OXCO is not included when one orders the GPSDO option. Is the OXCO/TCXO included irregardless of the option order? Jerry W4UK At 05:44 PM 5/20/2012, you wrote: The GPSDO is a TCXO that is disciplined by a GPS receiver. The radio switches to the GPSDO when it is present. The GPSDO remains on in the radio even when the main power is turned off to maintain the high stability oscillator and the GPS lock (unless overridden by the user). Steve On Sunday, May 20, 2012, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.netwrote: From page 5 of the 6000 brochure: When the GPSDO option is not installed, the FLEX-6700 and FLEX- 6700R come standard with a ±0.02ppm Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) and the FLEX-6500 comes with at ±0.5ppm Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator (TCXO). So if I buy the GPSDO option, I lose the OXCO/TCXO Does the GPSDO take up the space otherwise occupied by the OXCO/TCXO? I would assume that the GPS receiver is disciplining the OCXO, not replacing it. If you replace that nice oscillator you would probably reduce the phase noise performance. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Steve Stephen Hicks, N5AC, AAR6AM VP Engineering FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 x205 Email: mailto:st...@flexradio.comst...@flexradio.com Web: http://www.flexradio.com/www.flexradio.com [] Tune In Excitement PowerSDR is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Gps
Many of us already have GPSDO capability - can we use our external GPSDO 10 MHz source with the 6000 like we presently do with the 5000 and 1500? Does the internal one provide any additional functions that our external one does not? Jerry W4UK At 04:09 PM 5/19/2012, Stephen Hicks, N5AC wrote: The on-board optional GPS serves two key purposes: 1) Long-term short-term frequency stability (GPSDO) 2) Capability for unique time-sensitive applications The first is obvious -- the 10 MHz out of the GPS is used as a reference for the master 983.04MHz oscillator which determines the frequency stability of the radio. The second is more subtle. The GPS' 1PPS and serial are used together to obtain a high accuracy time correlation for RF data across multiple FLEX-6000 Signature Series radios. Initially, only number one above will be realized in software. But future software will have the capability of RF data with high-precision time correlation at its disposal. Imagine what is possible ;-) Order of operations is: 1) make it work, 2) do something cool. Steve Stephen Hicks, N5AC, AAR6AM VP Engineering FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 x205 Email: st...@flexradio.comhttps://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/732/?source=nahl=en Web: www.flexradio.com ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Gps
Photos of the 6000 backside show an RCA jack labelled ALC. Is this a conventional hardware ALC line that allows an external amp to cut the 6000's drive power back if the amp detects an overdrive situation? What is the polarity of the ALC voltage required (I think negative-going to cut back is conventional)? What range of ALC voltage is it designed for (I think most rigs operate in the range of 0 to aprx -10)? Thanks Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] ALC connector on back of 6000
Photos of the 6000 backside show an RCA jack labelled ALC. Is this a conventional hardware ALC line that allows an external amp to cut the 6000's drive power back if the amp detects an overdrive situation? What is the polarity of the ALC voltage required (I think negative-going to cut back is conventional)? What range of ALC voltage is it designed for (I think most rigs operate in the range of 0 to aprx -10)? Thanks Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Imagine a description of SmartSDR that...
Would it be possible to publish a description by the Flex software team as to what they speculate will be in the first release and maybe the first couple of updates? Not a firm commitment (plans don't always work out) but a speculative description of what they are working toward and can reasonably expect to deliver. It would be nice to see a report on the software as comprehensive as the PDF we now have on the hardware. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Frequency coverage of 6000 rxvr?
The 6000 brochure states freq coverage of rxvr as 0.03 MHz to 77 MHz on page 3 but from 0.3 MHz to 77 MHz on page 6. Which is it? Thanks Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer
AHA - that's it! I had been wondering what this new game changer could be. I just realized - THE GAME CHANGER IS: Flex will announce official support for the Hercules DJ mp3. If that is it, I agree with Flex. The Hercules is truly a game-changer. Jerry W4UK At 06:38 PM 5/13/2012, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: Hi Jerry, Thanks! I'll be looking into this this week. Justin KB1TFH On May 13, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Jerry Johnson wrote: Lots of knobs and buttons for my 3000. http://w3jjj.com/hercules.html Jerry W3JJJ - Original Message - From: Justin M. Mayrand To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz reflector Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer I know what I want: more knobs and buttons. I already run my Flex 3K without a keyboard and mouse (touch screen and FlexControl), however, there are times when I really want to fiddle with a knob. I am hopeful. So, my Dream Flex? A normal looking radio with a 9 touchscreen, a few knobs and buttons (all programmable), 100W output, built-in antenna tuner, no need for a keyboard/mouse/screen (but you could if you wanted to). A 5000c with buttons, I guess in short. It would also help Flex if they could have a mainstream radio that the average Joe would even look at - the Flex now appeal to computer geeks (me), software geeks and engineering types. The operator that just want tot urn it on and go would nt even consider aFlex (too complex, they say - I asked many hams why they do not even think about a Flex, but would drop thousands of $$ on a Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraft (I'd love to have a K3), etc... Justin KB1TFH ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer Ahead!
IMO, we got the game changer several years ago - called it the SDR-1000, IIRC.. Jerry W4UK At 08:39 PM 5/12/2012, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote: Hard to imagine what would be better than my Flex 5000. 73 Wayne K4ELO On Sat, May 12, 2012, at 12:27 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: I have just ONE QUESTION about the GAME CHANGER: - Where can I place my order!? (Thank you; -I KNOW it will be good. I have FAITH!) 73;-Mike-KØJTA On 5/12/12 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:45 -0500 From: Greg Jurrensg...@flexradio.com GAME CHANGER AHEAD! For those of you attending Dayton Hamvention this year, we invite you to visit our booth (312-314 323-325) for the latest in FlexRadio Systems products. Also, don't forget to register for the FlexRadio Systems Banquet to be held Saturday, May 19th as we still have a few tickets available. Additional details on the banquet are available on our website at www.flexradio.com . For those of you not attending Hamvention this year, we encourage you to watch our website daily to learn more about THE GAME CHANGER. (Be sure to hit REFRESH on your browser.) Full details will be unveiled Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hamvention and on the web atwww.flexradio.com. As always, we appreciate your business. Best 73, Greg Jurrens ? K5GJ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] IQ data files
When I was just getting started with PowerSDR, I DL'ed a file recorded during a RTTY contest and was pleasantly surprised to find myself in there, calling CQ over and over. File was recorded in Illinois. I am in SC, and it was nice to see exactly how my signal stacked up against the big guns at a distance. I haven't checked the manual lately, but have always been disappointed in the past at how changes to PowerSDR are WAY ahead of the manual. Maybe the manual is still being done by volunteers. Jerry W4UK At 10:02 AM 4/25/2012, Edwin Marzan wrote: How about reading the manual and playing the IQ data files in the software as well!! Try Dudley's website under the downloads section. http://www.wa5qpz.com/_mgxroot/page_10729.html Have fun and write back if you have any questions. Edwin Marzan AB2VW From: herbe...@centurytel.net To: patric...@windstream.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:46:15 -0600 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] IQ data files Patrick, If the 5000A is going to be your first real exposure to SDR I respectfully suggest that before worrying about playing back files you read every page in the manual. If you've already done that I suggest you go back and re-read every page in the manual. Then, finally, go back and read it a third time but this time stop at every unfamiliar word and go to the Flex knowledge base and read that! And then give some thought about exactly where you are going to place the greatest radio in the world. If you are one of the more fortunate whose hearing has not been affected by qualification for the U.S. Rifle, Caliber 30, M1, Sir I suggest you not put it in exactly the same position as your existing knob and button radio. Several feet off to the side and up or down will do just fine. If you get 10% of the satisfaction I feel from owning that fascinating electrical machine, your on the air comments will attract plenty of potential owners and Gerald will be pleased! 73 Lee K9WRU - Original Message - From: Patrick Greenlee patric...@windstream.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:45 PM Subject: [Flexradio] IQ data files I am looking for a source of downloadable IQ data files to play back with PSDR pending my back order being filled for the F5K unit. I would have sworn I saw a source but cannot locate it now. I would like to exercise and test my PSDR install in advance. Getting a little experience with operation in advance wouldn't hurt and could make for a smooth transition into The Future, not only for me but plenty of others. This might be a way to attract potential owners and boost sales for FlexRsdio. If Flex supplied download files for people to use they could test drive the FlexRadio, become addicted and want to buy. Some sort of incentive program would encourage Flex owners to spread the word with even greater enthusiasm than now and downloadable files to exercise PSDR would be a useful sales tool. Some of the signals in USB, LSB, and AM could be audio sales pitches. There are other obvious positive reinforcing ideas to numerous to list but I think I have made my point. Now for my reward... I need some downloadsable !Q files for playback with PSDR. TIA for any consideration from any source (hint hint) 146 ( a couple 73) Patrick AF5CK ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Fan Speed w/VU5K
But it isn't really necessary to keep the radio nearby, is it? Mine is only a couple feet away, but I could put it in the next room or inside an acoustic enclosure if it made too much noise. Jerry W4UK At 07:16 PM 4/22/2012, Chris wrote: I do not use my 5k much any more because of the fan noise sense having the VU kit installed. If I had known about the noise I would have never had the VU kit installed. -- Randy Pence N4JZY I still use the Flex 5K. It's such an excellent radio, how can you ignore it? But I agree with you about the fan. I wouldn't have added the VU kit if I had known about the fan noise. One of the great things about the F5K was how quiet it was before the VU upgrade. All of the other great things are still there, but the quiet nature of the radio has disappeared. 73 KA1GEU, Chris ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Off Flex Topic- Voice Recognition for Logging and/or Control
I would guess there are several of us with Dragon on this list - can you give us a quickie course on setting PowerSDR to receive inputs from Dragon? At 02:36 PM 4/19/2012, Jim Jannuzzo wrote: With my right hand on a mouse, and left hand on a Flex control or hand PTT, I needed another hand to type call signs into my logger. I've been playing around with Dragon voice recognition software. It's been easy to get to the point of entering call signs by voice, clicking QRZ to look up and enter to log by voice control. I bet that this wheel has already been invented, and there are many hams doing a lot more than this by voice recognition. I'd like to hear any more advanced uses of VR to move around a Flex-based shack. I can already see dictating CW or digital modes into a digi program, (or the Flex CWX window) Who has boldly gone into VR before?Jim KJ2P ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Desensited receive on 5000
Tim, do users have access to the part of the BITE routines that check RX sensitivity? External generators are not required to check this, if I understand BITE correctly, so it should be easy to verify (internal) RX operation with a few keystrokes(?) Jerry W4UK On 4/14/2012 10:14 AM, Tim Ellison wrote: Did you try a reset to Factory Defaults (database reset) to see if that made a difference? Did you use the same antenna for all the tests? Did you try the RX1-In antenna connector? Tim Ellison On 4/14/2012 10:11 AM, Harry wrote: I have about a sudden 13db reduction in signal on all bands on my Flex 5000. Tried different antenna inputs, exhausted all trouble shooting that I know of. Any ideas from the group... or FLex? Harry W9BR ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Desensited receive on 5000
Works great on my 5000, even with RX2! Thanks, Dudley. Jerry W4UK On 4/14/2012 9:54 PM, FlexRadio Support, Dudley Hurry wrote: Jerry and others, To check the sensitivity on the 5000, just open the test menu in Setup and turn on the hw generator and tune to any ham band, for the 5000 the signal should -24dbm and for the 3000 it should be -37dbm . But this is right at the receiver and does not check out any thing on the RFIO board. A good check is to move you antenna to RX1 In. Change the input ant to RX1 In, if signals come back then the issue most likely in the RFIO board. Dudley On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Jerry Flanders wrote: Tim, do users have access to the part of the BITE routines that check RX sensitivity? External generators are not required to check this, if I understand BITE correctly, so it should be easy to verify (internal) RX operation with a few keystrokes(?) Jerry W4UK On 4/14/2012 10:14 AM, Tim Ellison wrote: Did you try a reset to Factory Defaults (database reset) to see if that made a difference? Did you use the same antenna for all the tests? Did you try the RX1-In antenna connector? Tim Ellison On 4/14/2012 10:11 AM, Harry wrote: I have about a sudden 13db reduction in signal on all bands on my Flex 5000. Tried different antenna inputs, exhausted all trouble shooting that I know of. Any ideas from the group... or FLex? Harry W9BR ___ 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/ -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 535-4713, Option 2 Email: supp...@flexradio.com mailto:dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com Chat https://www.crossloop.com/FlexRadioSupport?type=email%22+target%3D%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg+border%3D%220%22+src%3D%22https://www.crossloop.com/images/badge-sm-gray.jpg%22+alt=%22Get+help+from+Dudley+%28WA5QPZ%2341;+Hurry FlexRadio Systems™ 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 logo /Tune In Excitement™/ PowerSDR™ is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems ___ 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/
[Flexradio] VAC 4.11 Registry Import file
This *VAC 4.11 Registry Import* file appeared 3/17 on the flex downloads page. Description: This file is a Windows Registry file that will create seven (7) VAC 4.11 cables. The first 6 are used with PowerSDR in the VAC configuration and the seventh is used as the default sound card device if you do not have an active sound card in you PC It is from an unidentified 3rd party. I am guessing we install VAC 4.11 then run this to set the necessary cables automatically(?) Anybody used this? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC 4.11 Registry Import file
So to use it, I could install the VAC 4.11 panel (without creating any cables yet), then execute this file, reboot, and my VAC cables are ready to go without further tweaking, right? Sounds like a BIG help. Thanks Jerry W4UK On 3/18/2012 8:55 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: You don't even have to have VAC4 loaded. It creates the registry entries for the cables definitions described below when you install VAC4 or if you have it installed, they are created after you reboot. It will remove any existing cable definitions if you already have VAC4 installed. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 3/18/2012 8:11 AM, Jerry Flanders wrote: This *VAC 4.11 Registry Import* file appeared 3/17 on the flex downloads page. Description: This file is a Windows Registry file that will create seven (7) VAC 4.11 cables. The first 6 are used with PowerSDR in the VAC configuration and the seventh is used as the default sound card device if you do not have an active sound card in you PC It is from an unidentified 3rd party. I am guessing we install VAC 4.11 then run this to set the necessary cables automatically(?) Anybody used this? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC 4.11 Registry Import file
WOW - 15 more copies were downloaded this morning since I asked about it here. Anybody installed it yet? I did but after checking to see how it turned out I see I only got my standard two cables. Maybe I did something wrong. I am in the middle of the BARTG RTTY contest now so will wait until later to find my problem. I had a gradually increasing latency delay with VAC 4.09 which was a nuisance in lengthy contest running - had to periodically turn VAC off/on to fix it (didn't always work). After running an hour I haven't noticed the problem yet, so maybe that is gone (fingers crossed). Jerry W4UK On 3/18/2012 10:45 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: That is exactly correct. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 3/18/2012 9:49 AM, Jerry Flanders wrote: So to use it, I could install the VAC 4.11 panel (without creating any cables yet), then execute this file, reboot, and my VAC cables are ready to go without further tweaking, right? Sounds like a BIG help. Thanks Jerry W4UK On 3/18/2012 8:55 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: You don't even have to have VAC4 loaded. It creates the registry entries for the cables definitions described below when you install VAC4 or if you have it installed, they are created after you reboot. It will remove any existing cable definitions if you already have VAC4 installed. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 3/18/2012 8:11 AM, Jerry Flanders wrote: This *VAC 4.11 Registry Import* file appeared 3/17 on the flex downloads page. Description: This file is a Windows Registry file that will create seven (7) VAC 4.11 cables. The first 6 are used with PowerSDR in the VAC configuration and the seventh is used as the default sound card device if you do not have an active sound card in you PC It is from an unidentified 3rd party. I am guessing we install VAC 4.11 then run this to set the necessary cables automatically(?) Anybody used this? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] 4.11
On 3/15/2012 6:06 PM, Steven Hess wrote: Part of me wants to reward Eugene more for all the work he puts into VAC and the supporting web facing infrastructure he has to maintain but I am broke too. For 30 dollars I got a lifetime copy? That is a great deal for this software that the Flex Radios need to interface to any digital program. Without it it would just be a box for talking on and not much use to me. Steven Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE You would have used a simple audio patch cable instead. Actually, that audio patch cable would have worked even better than VAC for those of us with RX2 prior to the latest PowerSDR release. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
At 01:45 AM 2/20/2012, Ralph W5JGV wrote: Surprised at your observation, I checked my 5000a and noticed that if RX1 preamp is off, I get same results on both RXes at 485 KHz, but if RX1 preamp is on, the baselines are different and I see an apparent difference of 30-something dB. Are you using the same settings on both receivers? Hello Jerry, Yes, I am. See this screen shot: http://w5jgv.com/special/RX1-RX2.jpg (177 kB) It shows that both RX's are set for USB reception, with a 2.7 KHz bandwidth. A 50 Ohm dummy load is connected to the ANT1. The signal on the screen is my PSK31 200 watt transmitter while it is on the air. Looks like rx1 BW is 2.4 and rx2 BW is 2.9 KHz, but that shouldn't make a difference. Also, AGC-T is set differently, but that shouldn't make a difference either. Since some minor difference in internal rx shielding could affect the receivers differently with a local signal, I would compare using a distant signal or no signal at all - just using the noise baseline. When I look at your baseline, I see only a few dB difference - maybe 5-6. The antenna connections are: RX1 to ANT1 connector RX2 to ANT1 TAP You can see the signal level difference between the RX's. The gain of RX2 is about the same as both of my Yaesu FT-747GX's. I therefore conclude that RX1 is deaf. As for the preamps, in my F5K, the preamps on both RX's are grayed out and not available at frequencies at or below 2.000 MHz. My rx1 preamp is available at 485 kHz, and I can turn it on/off. Makes a big difference in the baseline. My rx2 preamp will not turn on at 485 kHz. Your rx1 preamp button is blue - this means it is off? I am not familiar with the skin you are using, but I see that your other function buttons go blue when they are on. You might want to recheck the status of your rx1 preamp. When I look at a distant AM station on 580 KHz, I see an apparent difference in rx sensitivity when I switch rx1 preamp on/off - it looks like rx2 is more sensitive by about 30 dB with rx1 preamp on. They are the same when off. GL Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - Technical Info
At 11:40 AM 2/19/2012, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 7:20 AM, Drax Felton draxfel...@gmail.com wrote: Isnt long wave where amateur radio got its start anyhow? We've come full circle. Yeah, probably. Heinrich Hertz' initial experiments were in the microwave spectrum but Marconi ended up going for longer and longer waves. By the time wireless communications became commercial anything shorter than 200m was considered unusable. As a result hams were forced into that spectrum. But experimentation showed it was in many ways more usable than the long waves. I am not sure why I would want to operate at 600m tho'. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL Same reason that people want to climb mountains... because they are there. According to the history I learned about Ham radio the reason we got the shorter waves is that there was a solar minimum at the time the spectrum was being evaluated, and it looked like the short waves were not commercially valuable. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
At 11:41 AM 2/19/2012, Jeff Singer wrote: Ken, I was likewise surprised by your statement about successfully using the Flex-1500 to receive 600 meter ham beacons. I've read Flex discussion boards for several years. To the very limited degree that users comment on the lowfer receive performance of Flex radios, posts have always suggested the 3000 and 5000 are worthless below the BCB (and perhaps not great even on the AM BCB). I wonder what's so different about the 1500 in that regard. Flex has similar frequency coverage specs for all radios, but mentions that additional preselectors or filters are required below 1.8 MHz, even for the 1500. I remember reading that the 5000 has a superior set of filters, so it may appear deader below 1.8 MHz than the other radios. http://www.flexradio.com/Products.aspx?topic=SDR_Feature_Matrix#notes Seems to me this is an opportunity for a third party kitter/manufacturer to supply an outboard preamp+filter product. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
Surprised at your observation, I checked my 5000a and noticed that if RX1 preamp is off, I get same results on both RXes at 485 KHz, but if RX1 preamp is on, the baselines are different and I see an apparent difference of 30-something dB. Are you using the same settings on both receivers? Jerry W4UK At 04:46 PM 2/19/2012, Ralph W5JGV wrote: My Flex-5000 is utterly deaf below the U.S. AM broadcast band. Can't even pick up local airport Non-Directional Beacons. My F5K has RX2 installed. I have noticed that the sensitivity of RX1 is 37 dB poorer than RX2. AT 7 MHz, the gain difference between the two receivers is only 1 dB. And yes, an external low pass filter is an absolute must with the F5K for 600 meters. The TX is virtually useless, IMHO. 73, Ralph W5JGV - WD2XSH/7' ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - Technical Info
Don't know how well it works, because I haven't put it together yet, but these guys sell a kit for rx upconversion which I bought after hearing it discussed here a few weeks ago: http://wb9kzy.com/lfconv.htm Jerry W4UK At 02:25 PM 2/16/2012, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: As we all know that the receive of the flex is marginal at best below 1.8 mhz. The images and birdies would make it difficult at best to use the flex down there. Flex Radio does not even supply sensitivity specifications for the receiver at those frequencies. As I have an intense desire to use the Flex at VLF and LF, I have been researching band pass filters and would love to see someone design a variable preselector for Vlf/Lf that can make the Flex a respectful receiver at those frequencies. My only thought is to use a transverter that outputs at 4 mhz. I would like to hear how you geared up as I would love to experiment with my flex on the lowfer(160-190 khz) band. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Lloyd Berg N9LB lloydb...@charter.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - Technical Info Date: Thu, Feb 16, 2012 10:32 am All, While the 1 watt to 5 watt power seems small, it really isn't because the specification is Effective Radiated Power. An efficient dipole antenna at this frequency would be about 1000 feet long, a 1/4 wave vertical would be over 500 feet tall. If you are running a 60 foot vertical ( requiring a huge matching network ), your efficiency would only be a few percent, therefore your transmitter power output would be somewhere around 100 watts. That is still very low communications power, but quite suitable for CW and some digital modes over 100's of miles - maybe more. I plan to gear up for it and be ready to go on the first day operation becomes legal. Yes I'll be using my FLEX-5000. Transmitting will probably require some form of low frequency transverter. Receiving might just require filtering and possibly a pre-amp. I'm looking forward to exploring a whole new band! 73 Lloyd - N9LB Message: 3 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:55:14 -0800 From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: Stephen Victor victo...@yahoo.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band Message-ID: 648839.89845...@smtp217.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 1 watt maximum EIRP. Big deal. Not too exciting news. I am glad to hear that we have some Medium Frequency spectrum, but 1 watt output and the size of the antenna is almost not worth the effort. The requirements remind me of the lowfer band (160-190 khz) limitations. This is almost part 15 output. How about giving back the lower portion of the 220 band. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] KPA500 great accessory for Flex rigs
At 10:05 AM 1/9/2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 10:22 PM, Jim Jerzycke kq...@verizon.net wrote: Of course now that I have one of the Hercules DJ Control boards, and can spin knobs with my Flex 5000, I think the Kenwood's days are numbered! Agreed, Jim. The best thing about the FT1000 series and their successors was that the radios were specifically designed for split operation: DX in one ear, pile in the other, etc. The Flex has all those same facilities, but obviously when you need to operate two or three controls simultaneously, you can't do it with just a mouse. When the Herc is added, you get all the goodies. Tony KT0NY DITTO! Plus, it never changes focus. I LOVE my Hercules DJ. Maybe Flex will support it officially some day. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] New toys - was AMD chip
At 02:21 PM 12/20/2011, Neal Campbell wrote: Another toy I got a couple of weeks ago (and haven't had a chance to report back to you guys) is the Hercules MP3 controller. MAN WHAT A GREAT ADDITION!!! ABSOLUTELY - I got one a couple weeks ago and am delighted with it. Enough knobs and buttons to allow you to devote individual functions to a given knob/button - none of this double-click versus single click stuff and no menus to navigate. I had gotten completely comfortable with the mouse operation, but the Hercules opens up a completely new operational style. What sold me was that PowerSDR V2.2.3 was used as the basis for the current Hercules-compatible PowerSDR. If we never get another Hercules-compatible update, I can probably live with 2.2.3. I LOVE THIS THING! I hope Flex can find a way to incorporate it into their future plans - it definitely enhances PowerSDR. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000
Damper mounts are pretty easy to make with RTV Silicone if there is enough room around the fan - unscrew it, suspend it, put globs of the RTV to support it, then let it thoroughly set before removing the temporary suspenders. Not recommended while under warranty. Also might not withstand shipping stress. But very good for homebrew stuff or if you ABSOLUTELY need something quieter. I have not seen the insides of the 3000 and don't know if this would work with it. Jerry W4UK At 11:54 AM 12/8/2011, William H. Fite wrote: One could doubtless get quieter fans with damper mounts, as well, but I'd want guidance from FRS to assure that they met the airflow requirements. ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex jacket-vendor
My wife has a computerized embroidery machine and has made many things for the grandchildren. It can do quite well with a logo like Richard's, but I think her machine is tied up for the near future with Christmas shirts for the kids ;-) Jerry W4UK At 01:48 PM 12/3/2011, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: All, I have a friend that has an embroidery machine and can make jackets, hats and shirts. With permission of Flex Radio, we could produce many shirts, jackets and hats in a short amount of time. Waiting for Gerald's ok and I can get pricing to everyone. 73 KB6QXM ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
At 10:27 PM 11/25/2011, Neal Campbell wrote: ... Personally, the minimum system I would consider is 2.6GHz dual core processor with at least 1MB of L2 or L3 cache, 2GB of memory with WIn7 x86 or higher. Neal, are you saying that Win7 is the _preferred_ opsys, or just that _if_ you use it, you need minimum of 2gb? Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] help
Your radio is probably OK. Somewhere between PSDR V 1.18.6 and PSDR V 2.0.16 somebody broke the code, I think. Read up on the bug I reported back in January ( http://support.flexradio.com/ReviewBug.aspx?id=3403it=B ). AFAIK, it has not been fixed yet. If you use V 1.18.6, you will probably be OK. Jerry W4UK At 11:26 AM 9/4/2011, James Sheehan wrote: Can anyone help me with this SDR 1000 with a delta 44 card. Everything load into the computer just fine when power sdr comes up and I hit the start button the radio go right into mox and it tell me there is a High swr .I have a 1:1 swr and my other flex works just .I just got this 1000 the other day I have it on windows xp pro 2giz computer with 2 giz of ram no other program on this machine except flex radio and few programs .Help Jim KC1CS ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] RX2 Protection during transmit
This has been discussed before, and Gerald posted some actual RF levels that were known to be safe for the receiver front end. I would simply measure on all bands and verify that my setup was below these levels. Attenuate in some way if not. Search the archives for the earlier posts on this and Google flex gerald w4uk level and see my July 19, 2009 post for more. BTW, lack of muting is not an oversight. In fact, unmuted simultaneous receive is one of the features of the 5000 that Flex mentions on 5000 features page http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=f5k_features : The FLEX-5000 was designed from the ground up to be a true full duplex radio that can transmit and receive simultaneously without the need for a second installed receiver. With this capability, the FLEX-5000 is positioned to be the ultimate CW rig ever made. For phone use, you will be able to monitor your actual audio that is being transmitted rather than using a monitor circuit in the audio chain. Jerry W4UK At 10:48 AM 8/24/2011, John Wagner wrote: All, As I understand this, when using RX2 with a receive-only antenna ( for example) and the RX2 input configured to RX2 IN, there is no protection for RX2 during transmit. The only time there is protections for RX2 occurs when the input is set to RX1 Tap. Makes using a separate antenna on RX2 a potentially harmful thing. I supposed you have to build/buy a external relay or some other scheme. Seems like a bit of an oversight. 73, John W8JJW ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] No Waterfall
This happens to my XP system after I let the computer hibernate. Rebooting the computer fixes it. Jerry W4UK At 08:33 PM 7/7/2011, Val Ballard wrote: I have a flex 5k with ATU and I wanted to show the display with either panafall or the waterfall and to my amazement the screen was black where the waterfall display should be showing. I had checked the display settings and they seem to be in order. While checking this I tried 3 different version of PSDR and they all check out the same, black. Versions 2.022, 2.1.0 RC1 and 2.1.2 RC3. Since it seemed unlikely that all three versions would have the same problem I decided to do the thing that we are always told to do when the software or computer is acting up, REBOOT. Surprise, Surprise that fixed the problem. I'm sending this our encase anyone else is having similar problems, don't forget to try a reboot. Val ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp?
I was disappointed that the Flex series of radios did not follow the SDR-1000 in having a direct output for band data signals. My SDR-1000 is directly connected to a Quadra and can bandswitch it independently of DDutil, etc. My 5000a requires a parallel port and DDutil to do the same. It appears that Flexradio had intended to make an interface unit for the 5000a/3000 that would have plugged in to the flexport (name?) and allowed them to do this, but it must have fallen through the cracks. Jerry W4UK At 01:33 PM 6/22/2011, Dave Beumer WÃDHB wrote: Zack I don't believe there is a way to drive the BCD interface of the KPA500 directly from the 5000. I would bet that Utilizing PowerSDR and DDUtil software and the KPA500 XCVR serial port you can accomplish auto band changing. Dave -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of vtnn...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:12 AM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp? Is there a way to get band data from the 5000 to change bands on the KPA 500 automatically? Zack N8FNR ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Chatter at Power Down
I get chatter from my Quadra (controlled by DDutil) if it is still on when I cut the 13V to the Flex 5000a. Jerry W4UK At 06:31 PM 6/5/2011, Richard Lawn wrote: I didn't notice this until recently though maybe my Flex 5KA has been doing this for a while. Recently I hear what sounds like relays chattering when I power the rig down. It happens just briefly but happens every time. Anyone else have this issue or is there something here I should keep my eye on? Rick W2JAZ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Dual VGA card
I use the nvidia geforce 9500GT at http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4111742CatId=3669 It has dual DVI outputs but comes with VGA adapters, which I use. It also allows you to rotate the video, so you can use your monitors vertically. I have two vertical side-by-side monitors here which works very well. Jerry W4UK At 11:33 AM 4/25/2011, harryh...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone have a suggestion for a dual VGA video card for their Flex PC? I just built a new Windows 7 64 bit Porfessional machine and think I will go with two Monitors!! Harry W9BR ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 makes clicking sound when not powered on but DC available
Turned on my My SDR-1000's power supply (MFJ-4035MV) two minutes ago and there have been no clicks. SDR-1000 is off. Computer is not on yet. Then turned on computer (five minutes ago now) - still no clicks. PowerSDR is not running. No clicks ever. Jerry W4UK . At 05:16 PM 4/19/2011, Lowell White wrote: This may be an easy one. My SDR-1000 clicks when not powered on but DC power is available to it. The click is not particularly loud but is enough to be annoying. Of course it stops when one power lead is lifted from the power cube but that's a little annoying to have to do. I have a switching DC PS (Samlex) that powers a DC Power power cube which then has Andersen Power Pole connectors feeding this SDR as well as a brand Y radio. Having the brand Y radio in or out of circuit makes no difference. BTW, I have TWO SDR-1000's and BOTH do this identical thing. Ideas? Thanks 73, Lowell K9LDW ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] FMT Results
Lots of info at Connie's website www.k5cm.com . For best results, find a way to disable the Doppler error during the test :-) Jerry W4UK At 01:40 PM 4/17/2011, K0DAN wrote: Has anyone written a white paper on the tools/techniques for getting best results in an FMT? 73 dan k0dan - Original Message - From: Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:38 AM Subject: [Flexradio] FMT Results Tough FMT. I was having trouble calibrating my 5000 to my satisfaction before the test and bailed out of participating. Had something else to do that was pretty important. Just saw the results and it appears that Doppler was terrible which probably explains my calibration problem. Scores were mostly poor. Tom, you can use the Flex scope or phase display to estimate signals to tenths of a Hz. See all results at: http://www.b4h.net/fmt/fmtresults201104.php Jeff K0OD ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Audio Distortion
IIRC, the recent CW changes were made to the firmware inside the FLEX radios. The SDR-1000 has no firmware inside (which is actually a benefit when you want to switch around among the various editions of PowerSDR). Jerry W4UK At 10:23 PM 4/13/2011, you wrote: As the owner of an SDR-1000 this makes me sad. But I do understand. Edwin Marzan AB2VW Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:05:54 -0400 From: t...@flex-radio.com To: rjl...@gmail.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Audio Distortion If you make the upgrade to the latest version (2.0.22) you will enjoy the sweet fruit of better CW assuming you have a FLEX-xx00 SDR (the CW changes are not applicable to the SDR-1000) Also feedback and echo are usually indicative of RF in the Firewire cable or the mic cable. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems Internet Systems Admin. Product Verification Team Tune In Excitement^(TM) On 4/13/2011 5:20 PM, Richard Lawn wrote: I've not posted in a while since I've had no recent problems since the upgrade to v. 2.0.19, but I've just suddenly discovered terribly distorted audio with an echo as well back in SSB mode. I had this problem months ago with an earlier version and got help solving it. I checked levels and only running about 15 on mic gain and DX is set to about 4. Main Transmit meter mic setting shows levels running about 0db on peaks and averaging less overall. In the Settings DSP - AGC/ALC panel I do not have Enabler selected but have also tried it selected with no improved result. Should I just make the upgrade to the latest version? If I do will I suffer any CW issues as I'm one of those old guys who stills enjoys that mode hi hi. Rick W2JAZ PS Running an iMac using Win 7 via Boot Camp ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Radio selector
I have only one SDR1000 on my second station, but I see the chooser ask if I want the sdr-1000 or the demo every time I start it up. Jerry W4UK At 09:06 PM 4/2/2011, Tim Ellison wrote: If you only have one radio connected at the time PowerSDR is started, the Radio Chooser is not displayed. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of EB4APL Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 8:30 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Radio selector Hi, Do anybody know if there is a way to bypass the radio selector (a parameter or a configuration entry) on the current version? Regards Ignacio EB4APL ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Radio selector
Would this wipe out my entire setup for the radio or only the radio type? Jerry W4UK At 10:11 PM 4/2/2011, Tim Ellison wrote: Ah. That makes a difference. PowerSDR does not know at init time that you have a radio attached since there is no firmware in the SDR-1000 to tell it so. From the Radio Chooser's perspective, you have a legacy radio since it was manually set up in the Radio Chooser database. You can try and reset the radio chooser's database by deleting the master.xml file that resides at %APPDATA%\FlexRadio Systems and restarting PowerSDR 2.0.22. You will have to set up your entry in the Radio Chooser for the SDR-1000 again. This might work or it may not as my SDR-1000 is in the W4TME Radio Hall of Fame (the storage closet) so I can't test this out. -Tim -Original Message- From: Jerry Flanders [mailto:jefland...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 9:27 PM To: Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Radio selector I have only one SDR1000 on my second station, but I see the chooser ask if I want the sdr-1000 or the demo every time I start it up. Jerry W4UK At 09:06 PM 4/2/2011, Tim Ellison wrote: If you only have one radio connected at the time PowerSDR is started, the Radio Chooser is not displayed. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of EB4APL Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 8:30 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Radio selector Hi, Do anybody know if there is a way to bypass the radio selector (a parameter or a configuration entry) on the current version? Regards Ignacio EB4APL ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Turning Flex-3000 Off/On Remotely
Route the antenna through a relay that turns on/off with the Alinco power supply. Let that relay disconnect the antenna from the rig and connect both leads to ground when powered down. Jerry W4UK At 02:58 PM 3/30/2011, you wrote: I want to turn my Flex-3000 off and on remotely while I am traveling. To accomplish this, I hope to plug my Alinco 330MV power supply into an internet controlled power switch like the Digital Loggers Inc, (DLI) Web Power Switch III. snip does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can connect or disconnect my outdoor antenna from my system via an internet connection should it appear that electrical storms may occur at my home station? snip W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5K Drops Amplifier
It might possibly show up on the scope function of the panadaptor panel. Several of us had a pulse affecting RTTY tx a few versions back, and it showed clearly on the 5000a scope function. Jerry W4UK At 07:32 PM 3/2/2011, Richard W. Solomon wrote: A fast Storage Scope would be better, the pulse, which only occurs when the T/R circuit is activated, would be quite fast. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Sent: Mar 2, 2011 4:23 PM To: manual...@juno.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5K Drops Amplifier On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM, manual...@juno.com wrote: Connect an RF sensor(connected to a fast scope) to the cable between the 5000 and the Acom and see if you can catch it in action. I have a station monitor. Right now I have it attached to the 3000 at school but can bring it home and check out the 5000 tonight. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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/ ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Some used Flex-5000s on the market
At 11:07 PM 2/28/2011, Neal Campbell wrote: Just observed a couple of used 5000a rigs for sale if anyone is interested: http://swap.qth.com/view_ad.php?counter=891914 http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/338842 Don't see them very often so just wanted to highlight them! 73 Neal Campbell Interesting that the eham ad mentions ...has the coveted 160/80 mtr spur elimination Factory Modification. Do Not Buy ANY 5K without this modification There is no such ECO or mod listed in the Flex Knowledge Base. Anybody know what this is? Is the Flex KB up to date? It seems strange that _NO_ ECOs are listed there for this radio which has been around for over 3 years now. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Some used Flex-5000s on the market
The Flex Knowledge Base menu for 5000a ECOs is at http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseCategory22.aspx To maintain a KB that includes a menu for FLEX-5000a ECOs and NOT actually list ECOs there implies that there are none, at least to me. I think Flex should either remove the ECO menu in the KB or else actually list the admitted ECOs there. That is just my opinion, but I would bet many others share it. Jerry W4UK At 10:54 AM 3/1/2011, Ray - K9DUR wrote: Jerry, It is coveted because he was one of the loudest complainers about the spur -- which was well below FCC requirements by-the-way. Flex does not routinely list the ECO's in the KB or elsewhere. For the most part they are considered internal engineering information. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Time to get both monitors going, too much on one screen to run my Flex Radio
I am using this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4111742csid=_25 It comes with adapters to accomodate two VGA plugs. Around $50 currently AR. The driver allows me to rotate the display so I can use the monitors rotated 90 degrees (side of monitor is down) - good when running two monitors. Jerry W4UK At 03:24 PM 3/1/2011, Mark Lunday wrote: Too much for one screen: PSDR with several sub-windows, CW Skimmer, DX4Win and several sub-windows, Bandmaster and DX Atlas, DXLab with sub windows Commander and Spot Collector and PropView, VE7CC, Internet Explorer x 4, DX Monitor, DDUTIL, WaveNode, Ham Cap, Outlook, MixW, OH MY! What are folks using for their PSDR displays with dual monitors? I have a Dell Inspiron 530/2.2 GHz/4 GB RAM running Windows 7 32-bit, and I was hoping to get a video card with dual display for under $100. No need for DVI output, the VGA outputs will work fine, thanks. I use PSDR 1.18.6 in Panafall mode with my Flex 3000 and I have DPC Latency is about 130 micro-seconds. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Video monitor
Looking to the future, you might want to consider using TWO monitors with the 5000a computer. I use two, rotated 90 deg (they stand on end). Some video cards, like my Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT, allow this. When using several accessory programs with PowerSDR the additional pixels are handy. BTW, the pixel count is usually more important than the physical size - PowerSDR needs a certain number of pixels, for example, and doesn't care about inches. My dual-monitor setup is 1680 pixels high by 2100 wide. Jerry W4UK At 05:48 AM 2/28/2011, Chris wrote: Hi, I am in the process of putting together a new PC for the 5000A (and secondarily for Microsoft Flight Simulator). Thanks to Neal and many others on this reflector I think I have figured out what parts to get. The video card (because of MSFS) was the hardest thing to choose. I am left with choosing a monitor. I am looking for a 21 wide-screen monitor (I think they measure them side-to-side) that has a good, clear display and is RF-quiet. I'll be using it with a Sapphire 5850 video card. Any suggestions? Thanks. 73 KA1GEU Chris ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Asus M4A785-M Motherboard Bare Bones Computer
I don't know the effects the cache would have, Dave. Maybe Neal could tell us. This is the Phenom II X4 920 processor, and must be a premium one because I see it costs more. You could look up a performance comparison between it and others on the performance test passmark website. One thing that is probably helpful is that I don't have any bloatware running. The XP I loaded is from a retail XP upgrade CD I bought years ago, and there are NO extras like the complimentary programs you typically see on retail machines. I manually installed Zonealarm firewall, though, and updated XP with everything microsoft updates website provided a couple days ago. I just cranked it up again and Task Manager tells me there are 29 processes running. PowerSDR, Zonealarm, and my M-Audio toolbar stuff are among them (I shut down the other ham stuff). Looks like an eyeball average of around 2.3% for the CPU usage with peaks of 3.1 right now. With the panafall OFF, it is averaging around 1.2%. I don't know if the SDR hardware affects PowerSDR's CPU needs - this is an SDR-1000. Also, my CPU doesn't have to do the video processing - I have an Nvidia Geforce 9500 GT for that. Jerry W4UK At 02:06 AM 2/1/2011, David Walker wrote: Jerry, That is spectacularly low CPU usage. I have a Athlon II X4 640 that has a faster clock speed of 3Ghz and I still get CPU loads from min 6% to 29% and the 4th core runs heavily on my machine. Cores 1, 2, and 3 hardly motor on my PC but Power SDR seems to want to monopolise and flog the 4th core. Is the difference in the 6MB of L3 Cache (where the athlon I use doesn't have any) ? Dave On 1/02/2011 2:12 PM, Jerry Flanders wrote: In case you need a computer for an SDR: SNIP It is working very well. The Performance Test passmark ratings show that it is 15% _faster_ than my Intel Quad Core 8200 that services my 5000a. Running WriteLog, MMTTY, and PowerSDR V1.18.6 with panafall, it is showing CPU utilization of only 1 - 3% with occasional bumps to 4. ___ 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/ ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Asus M4A785-M Motherboard Bare Bones Computer
In case you need a computer for an SDR: About a month ago, Tim, N9PUZ, asked about a bare bones computer kit at Tiger Direct which used the subject mobo. Neal Campbell commented he had formerly used the mobo in one of the computers he sold and said it would work well with SDR. A couple of weeks later I accidentally fried the motherboard in the computer that services my SDR-1000. At that time, Tiger Direct was no longer selling that combination, but had a similar combo with the same mobo at a higher price. I ordered one and now have it fully on-line with my SDR-1000. It is working very well. The Performance Test passmark ratings show that it is 15% _faster_ than my Intel Quad Core 8200 that services my 5000a. Running WriteLog, MMTTY, and PowerSDR V1.18.6 with panafall, it is showing CPU utilization of only 1 - 3% with occasional bumps to 4. The components were all in retail packaging and all went together well. It does not have an on-board Firewire port, but has headers for a serial and a parallel port if you can come up with a cable kit to use them. I am re-using the dual-monitor video card from the earlier computer, which frees up some memory. I wound up with 3.25 GB of RAM under 32 bit XP Home. It is all Win7 compatible if I ever need to install it. This is Tiger Direct item nr B69-0282 at: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7108906CatId=3508 FYI - these barebones kits come unassembled, have no OS, keyboard, or mouse. My thanks to Tim and Neal for alerting me to this package. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] NCDXF Beacon Chain
At 03:57 AM 1/26/2011, Gwyn Williams wrote: Hi All, 1) The gentleman who suggested FAROS, this is a very good application but it does not cater for the Flex. FAROS works perfectly for my FAROS and PowerSDR (the Flex software) installation using Rig Type = Kenwood Kenwood is the radio type for those CAT interfaces that do not recognize Flex directly. Let me know if you need more detailed help. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Frequency Measuring Test tomorrow
Yes, a nice Flex showing, except for my own 14 Hz error. Recalculated this morning and get only 158 mHz error on the 160 run. NOT my Flex 5000a's fault - must have been the pencil I used (had trouble with them in elementary school, too, IIRC). Connie doesn't give Mulligans, darn it. Jerry W4UK At 11:54 AM 1/23/2011, Jeff Singer wrote: Results are out at www.k5cm.com . From my limited experience, the K5CM FMTs attract the real experts. Competition is a bit easier in the ARRL events. Another nice showing by the Flex contingent. Jeff K0OD ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Congrats to Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN
Who co-authored a basic solar power article in the February QST magazine: The Sun Shines on the Granite Bay Montessori Shack. With Brian as a mentor, his students Frankie and Sylvie installed a PV system to power the school's ham radio equipment. Thanks for convincing them to share the engineering info with the rest of us, Brian. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
[Flexradio] Frequency Measuring Test tomorrow
Warm up your FlexRadios and participate in tomorrow's FMT. Details at http://www.k5cm.com/ (the next fmt). Starts at 6 PM EST Those of us using the 5000a in FMTs have discovered it often does _very_ well, often within millihertz. Several have high-precision GPSDO10MHz reference oscillators and are capable of high precision, but these are not necessary if you calibrate against WWV, etc just before the test. FLDIGI is an excellent aid to pin down that last tenth of a Hertz. Don't forget to post your results on K5CM's web entry form afterward and mention your radio in the comments. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 X2 External Control connector question
I think they are talking about TTL logic levels - read up on TTL transition levels on google. IIRC, HIGH is maybe 3-4V. Jerry W4UK At 02:38 PM 1/12/2011, Doug Allen wrote: There are seven open collector control pins that can be configured with the External Control Tab to go logic high on either transmit or receive depending onhow youm configure them. I am seeing + 0.6V whenhigh. Is that correct? Doug K4LY ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Pauses in cw character transmission
At 10:08 AM 12/17/2010, you wrote: ... I know several folks that will take these PCs, wipe the pre-installed operating system off of them and load Windows from CD and they work fabulously. What should be removed would make a good topic for the flex wiki. Actually, just a list of what should be retained - that would make it more universal. Jerry W4UK ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Shipping your rig back? Here's what I learned today.
I wonder if commercial shippers like Flex get prior approval and special insurance permissions for their standard shipping methods/cartons. I had to return my 5k for repair recently. Knowing what FEDEX considered adequate protection, I packed my original carton, with the 5k nestled inside, inside a larger sturdy carton with $15 worth of styro peanuts. The larger size of the carton even cost me extra to ship. When Flex shipped it back, it came in the original carton only, just as I had received it when it was new. (I will miss those peanuts the next time I have to ship something :-( ). Also, I insured it for full value when I sent it, but it must not have been insured on the return trip, because I didn't have to sign for it - UPS left it in my driveway. High-value insured items usually require a signature. I am still wondering about the outcome if it had been lost or damaged in return shipment. Jerry W4UK At 12:26 PM 12/10/2010, Alan NV8A wrote: I got the word that Flex is ready to install my VHF/UHF module, so I packed the 5K in its original carton and took it to a shipping store that handles both UPS and FedEx. I had already priced the shipping at the respective Web sites, from which it appeared that FedEx would be cheaper but just as fast, but I wanted to find out if there was a downside to that lower price. They told me that UPS is much easier to deal with in the event of claims on high-value items and does not use depreciated values. They also told me that even though the item is being shipped in the original carton, in the event of damage they can still claim that it was inadequately packed. Also, perhaps because of the intervening weekend, 3-day shipping would -- although much more expensive -- be no faster than regular UPS Ground, at least from here (Michigan). Maybe you knew this already, but... 73 Alan NV8A ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] transmitting while receiving (5000A and 1500)
Not prudent until you measure actual RF voltage levels coming back down the feedlines. Shoot for something less than 100 mV or so. You probably won't damage anything at that level. To get it down to that level, you can use coaxial stubs, bandpass filters, and antenna separation. I am able to run a KW on an adjacent band with stubs and about 75 feet separation. AFAIK, Gerald has not stated a safe level for the 1500, though he gave some guidance awhile back for the 5000. Google should turn that up. Google for stub info also. I don't know about damage to the OFF radio. Probably wise to disconnect the antenna. Jerry W4UK At 06:14 PM 12/3/2010, k4xtt wrote: Please forgive my lapseand stupid question. I'm do not want to harm the front end of either of 2 radios, and we do this all the time on Field Day, but I still have not figured out the best way to avoid damage to the front end of any radio, receiving on 20 meters from one radio, and transmitting on say, 40 meters from another radio. Antennas will be overlapping a little bit, as a corner of the 40 meter loop is directly under but seperated by 20 feet from the 20 meter beam. Possible? Or prudent? However having asked that, is it possible to damage a front end of a receiving radio connected to an antenna, while turned off, and transmitting on another radio with an antenna close to the one turned off? Particularly these SDR radio's from Flex. Still learning. Vic. k4xtt ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Route VAC to computer speakers
You need the sound card in line to convert to analog, so use VAC as the input to the sound card and plug the speaker into the sound card. Jerry W4UK At 05:12 PM 11/21/2010, you wrote: How can I route VAC audio to my computer speakers? I know this has to be so simple that I can't think of the answer. ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] QRM filter techniques
If the interfering signal is on a different azimuth, it is possible the diversity features already in beta PSDR would help if you have the 5000 with rx2 and a diversity antenna. w9oy has written up some of his experiences on his blog. Jerry W4UK At 05:17 PM 11/21/2010, John Bair, KJ7B wrote: Let's say we are tuned and listening to a USB transmission, and there is another USB transmission 1-2 kc lower on the band, such that the two transmissions overlap. Other than sliding or shrinking the passband, turning off preamp or lowering AGC gain to try to reduce the QRM to noise level, what additional techniques can we use to de-emphasize the adjacent SSB signal in PowerSDR today? ... 73, John KJ7B ___ 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/
