Re: [Flexradio] Has anyone seen this CW Transmit problem?

2006-05-25 Thread James Courtier-Dutton
Jeff Anderson wrote: Hi James, At this QTH the problem is definitely at the computer output and *not* at the SDR1K itself. So, the problem is now narrowed down a bit. The problem is now computer hardware or software. So, what spec machine are you using, CPU (hyperthreading, multicore

Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Jim Lux
At 02:55 PM 5/24/2006, Toby Pennington wrote: FWIW.I have decided to postpone purchasing an SDR 1K due to the following reported problems. If I 3. Frequency stability can vary from 15 to 25 hz while transmitting as the osc heats up (design Flaw?) 20 Hz out of 20 MHz is 1ppm, which is

Re: [Flexradio] Again USB adapter problem

2006-05-25 Thread petervn
Hello All I promissed to keep yoy posted. I have beeb verry busy lately, but have the SDR1k working. :) As I needed yhe 1k badly I instlaaed a new computer (ASUS S-presso) with an onboard par-LPT port. When I was proudly listening to te first sounds I could not resisting to try the USB-PAR adapter

Re: [Flexradio] Advice on CW

2006-05-25 Thread Eric Wachsmann - FlexRadio
John, I'm not entirely sure how you're wanting to hook up the keyer. But if you're just trying to key the PowerSDR from MixW, you can do this by selecting CAT for the Secondary Connection in the Setup Form - DSP - Keyer settings. Configure the PTT and Key lines to match MixW and you should be

Re: [Flexradio] 24 bit soundcards?

2006-05-25 Thread Peter Martinez
From G3PLX: Lee: Yes, this is what I have discovered the hard way. I was naively expecting the new 24-bit device to be 8 bits better than my old 16-bit card, but I have learnt that it isn't that simple. But this latest discovery is not just about specmanship. There's something odd going on

Re: [Flexradio] noisy fan

2006-05-25 Thread Tim Ellison
Oh. I see. I will check to see if the fan controller I am using provides any noise electronic filtering -Tim --- Integrated Technical Services Whoa-oh, Smokestack Lightning, shining just like gold. Why can't you hear me crying. Whoa-oh, stop your train, let a hobo ride. Why can't you hear

[Flexradio] Wiring in the black box

2006-05-25 Thread petervn
Hello List I seem to have some problems with my ATU unit and opened the SDR1k BlackBox for the first time (it never takes to long with me) (I am making lightguides to both the LED's, mixing the outputs together in one hole in the box, to see the working without peeking through the vent

Re: [Flexradio] Has anyone seen this CW Transmit problem?

2006-05-25 Thread Eric Wachsmann - FlexRadio
Based on the information we have been presented with, this is definitely a software issue (because the two reported systems are nothing like each other). However, the basic start to any troubleshooting is being able to reproduce the issue. And unfortunately, we have not been able to do so here.

Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Robert McGwier
It is a completely unacceptable problem to any and all of us doing development. What we need to look for are common factors contributing to this. Bob Lee A Crocker wrote: I am one experiencing some trouble with the CW issue and I would not let that stop me from buying the SDR-1000. I

Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Robert McGwier
I don't know what the cost is but everyone should be prepared for it to not be cheap. A TCXO costs a lot of money and this mod will absolutely invalidate the warranty on the Valpey Fisher oscillator, one of the most expensive single components in the entire box. Gerald says they are going to

[Flexradio] Good PCI parallel I/O card???

2006-05-25 Thread Steve Kallal
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Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Christopher T. Day
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Re: [Flexradio] High Stability oscillator

2006-05-25 Thread John Basilotto
The cost to install the thermistor is $75 plus return shipping charges. We received some requests to purchase just the thermistor but decided not to support this approach for two reasons: The level of difficulty involved in installing the thermistor and the invalidating of the Valpey Fisher

[Flexradio] Frankfort KY SDR-1000 users?

2006-05-25 Thread jlh2816
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Re: [Flexradio] Frankfort KY SDR-1000 users?

2006-05-25 Thread Scott Gordon
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Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Mark Amos
Toby, I've never had any of these problems (it's been about a year of operating now, 90% CW.) If you play the percentages, I suspect that you'll find a few fatal flaws in a small percentage of any rig shipped from any supplier. Machines that do have problems reported usually get fixed - at

Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Jimmy Jones
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Re: [Flexradio] Issues Remaining

2006-05-25 Thread Jimmy Jones
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[Flexradio] Real Serial ports (again)

2006-05-25 Thread Jerry
Hi The CAT control keeps dying in my SDR-1000! Conditions: Two computers connected with Real as compared to VCOM ports. Running N1MM and MMTTY on Computer 1 Running just powerSDR of various versions including the latest from SVN Revision 486. Cat