I'm not trying to start something, however your definition of affordable cost
leaves me a little mystified.
The overwhelming costs to do VHF/UHF (whether as an SDR or not) include every
component of a transverter: Mixers, oscillators, band-pass filters, power
amplifier modules, T/R switching,
My issue is not with the support that I might get with my Flex-5000, and it is
not related to
the availability of a case. I think a lot of you are missing the point here.
What is a big concern
is - where to from here ?. I want to look at the next rig I will be buying, and
there is nothing
that
So, since you can't run PowerSDR on the 6000 series, you want to replace your
Flex Radio. Ok, how well will PowerSDR run on the Kenwood, ICOM or Yaesu?
Michael Hasenfratz
Light travels faster than sound.
This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Burt,
I believe that the more basic a technology, the longer it will work. I have
a 100 year old shovel that still works very effectively.
Emerging technology tends to short lived. Do you still use the PC you
purchased 15 years ago? That PC was very expensive for what you got compared
to what the
Nicely put, Jim.
73,
Bill - W1LLY
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From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
bearcreekcatt...@juno.com
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:22 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] juggler vein
Some of you guys are serial
I keep hearing people say that the price point from a 5000 to the new 6000
series isn't that much. Well I beg to differ, a base model 5000 was around
$2700 which allowed some of us to purchase a 5000 and as time went on we
could upgrade as money was available. But I see no upgrade path for the
When Ernest gets his shack full, try me. Same offer!
Jim McLester
W4YXU
On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Ernest Garcia w...@hotmail.com wrote:
Those individuals that are unhappy, dissatisfy, or are concern about their
Flex-5000 case or lack of future support.
I like to make you happy and
Things are beginning to make sense! I just measured it and can tell you
that my AT-1 (but not used and don't know where the crystals are) is 61-1/2
inches away from my 5000A ! And, yes, both are held in extremely high
regard around here !
73
Lee K9WRU
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From:
Did anyone spend time playing with the 6700s at Dayton?
I haven't really seen any feedback from Dayton attendees on their
impressions of the 6000 series radios that wete on display.
Also if someone went to Visalia and Dayton, how much has the software
matured since?
I'm eagerly awaiting my 6500
Great idea. Buy Flex rigs on the secondary marketdust them off as
necessary, put a refurb sticker on the highly coveted case (Flex 5001)
and resell them for a profit! What a niche! Might want to hire Dudley
away from Flex to run the back room.
Jim de nx4e
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
On 5/20/13, John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com wrote:
My issue is not with the support that I might
The waterfall/panafall display is one of the best parts of the flex.
As I understand, the 6000 GUI CURRENTLY as demonstrated does not have
waterfall.
Kent
KQ4KK
-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The writing was on the wall with the release of the 6000 series. You can
expect a replacement for the 5000, 3000, and 1500 in the exact same price
classes that will run the new style software. I wouldn't be surprised if it
didn't happen by next Hamvention. It is just good business sense. It is
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
Keep in mind, Firewire is no longer supported by almost all PC
manufacturers.
Ethernet as a port on a laptop is no longer supported by most PC
manufactures. The way to Ethernet on many laptops is only via WiFi.
PowerSDR is supported in the Flex 1500 on USB.
I have a 20 year old AEA PK-232MBX
For all of those folks that have been upset about the FLEX5000 going away,
Please ask your self how many Flex5000 have I bought or had a friend buy
since the announcement of the Flex6000?
I am sure if Flex thought there was a continually growing Market for the
Flex5000 series they would find a
I'm sure that it will be added. SMOP
The waterfall/panafall display is one of the best parts of the flex.
As I understand, the 6000 GUI CURRENTLY as demonstrated does not have
waterfall.
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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
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The waterfall has become critical to my operating efficiency. It helps
me avoid frequencies that are occupied, but no one is currently
transmitting on. It gives me a better idea of how wide the transmitted
signal is.
I'm sure there are a number of other things that I detect subconsciously
On 05/21/13 10:17 am, Kent Hufford wrote:
Keep in mind, Firewire is no longer supported by almost all PC
manufacturers.
Even though it may be difficult to find a computer with built-in
Firewire, Firewire add-ons are still readily available for both desktops
and laptops. The audio-editing
On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Ron Settle settle...@comcast.net wrote:
The writing was on the wall with the release of the 6000 series. You can
expect a replacement for the 5000, 3000, and 1500 in the exact same price
classes that will run the new style software. I wouldn't be surprised if
laptops are difficult to find with PCMIA or Express card slots for a
firewire card.
And all the USB to Firewire adapter user reviews say they will not work with
streaming firewire, which I would guess is Flex.
Kent
KQ4KK
-Original Message-
From: Alan NV8A [mailto:n...@charter.net]
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
The first Lenovo ThinkPad I just looked up, the T430, has an ExpressCard
slot.
PCIe Firewire cards are available and can be installed in any desktop
with an empty PCIe slot.
I certainly was not recommending USB-to-Firewire adapters.
73
Alan NV8A
On 05/21/13 11:40 am, Kent Hufford wrote:
Hi Alan
As I have written many times, hams are looking for a sub-$800 laptop with
expresscard slots or firewire sockets and since they don't find them, they
do not exist anywhere.
One great source for sub-$800 laptops with expresscard slots is the
refurbished market. You can buy recycled
I'm looking forward to using my 5000 for a long time into the future.
It has out-performed other radios on the market that cost more. (Why
spend $10,000 on one of those?) There are still expensive radios shown
at ham conventions that are boat anchors compared to the 5000. John
Basilotto,
Every year we discuss how much he is missed at Dayton. Whatg an amazing guy!
Neal Campbell
Abroham Neal LLC
HUGE DAYTON CELEBRATION SALE!!
Time to get the guaranteed setup for your SDR!
Now until end-May
On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 1:22 PM, TOM BLACKWELL (nt)
tom.blackw...@ntpcug.org wrote:
That would be superfluous, they would be no more than what is referred to as
vanity cards. Your old fraternity probably has one with their name on it.
Just use your Visa or MasterCharge, Discover, etc. Why get yet another
statement? Pay cash and forget about it.
On May 20, 2013, at 7:15 PM,
If memory serves, the FLEX 5000A case is a standard model made by Schroff
(Pentair in the USA). I use cases made in very similar fashion by another
European company for my in-house automated test platforms at work. These
cases are running on the order of $500 to $600 each, depending on height -
I still own the IBM Lenovo T430.
It has served me wellfor more than 6 or 7 years without sustaining any failure,
while using it with the Flex-3000 and the Flex-1500. I use a PCMIA firewire
port for the F3K and the USB for the F1.5K, running XP.
This computer is theft proof (TSA has not
John was a tremendous asset to Flex. He defined decency
Burt
--- On Tue, 5/21/13, TOM BLACKWELL (nt) tom.blackw...@ntpcug.org wrote:
I'm looking forward to using my 5000 for a long time into the future. It has
out-performed other radios on the market that cost more. (Why spend $10,000 on
Larry:
From what I heard Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR, CEO of Flex Radio at the Flex
dinner at Dayton Saturday evening, the part is the chassis/cabinet a complex
extruded aluminum product. He said that the supplier would provide more if
Flex would order 1000. So you can see that it would not be
My sentiments as well
Dennis KØEOO
- Original Message -
From: Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.net
To: Larry Otto w...@embarqmail.com
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:30:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories
Larry:
From what I heard Gerald
I was thinking zero interest for 24 months like I can get at the John Deere
dealership or can get when buying a washer and dryer at Lowes. Not a branded
credit card.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 21, 2013, at 11:18 AM, William Owens wtowe...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
That would be superfluous,
For those who are interested in getting a Flex 5000A, specially Canadians .
I was visiting Radio World here in Toronto, Canada's Flex dealership, and
they have a used Flex 5000A with ATU and sub-receiver available and also a
stock of new Flex 5000As with various options. You can give them a call
Les:
I'd still like to buy American.
And, I can't imagine any of the firms you mention supplying the kind of help
and service that Flex does.
BTW, I'm surprised that the offshore companies have taken the long to jump
on the SDR bandwagen. When I first saw Gerald Youngblood's three board
Les:
I totally agree with that.
73 AGN,
Bill, W3XO
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From: Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:37 PM
To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The Dirty Little
Neal:
Absolutely true.
Besides, developing a new product is expensive. It make sense to price that
new product so as to recoup the development expenditure as rapidly as
possible.
Nice to meet you at Dayton, and thanks again for all of your help.
73,
Bill Tynan, W3XO
Hi Les AGN:
I think when the 736 was designed, we didn't have 902 and maybe even when it
first came out. I have a 736 with 222 and 1296, which I have been thinking
about selling. I have DEMI transverters for 222 and 1296 to use with my Flex
5K, just haven't hooked them up yet.
BTW, the
Heck,, ill go $1350 for one with no scratches and working
Rich
W9CIN
On 5/21/2013 7:55 AM, James McLester wrote:
When Ernest gets his shack full, try me. Same offer!
Jim McLester
W4YXU
On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM, Ernest Garcia w...@hotmail.com wrote:
Those individuals that are
I am 67 years old and I haven't used my car in a week, too much technology. I
bike.I never expected my Flex to last more than 10 years because of it
association with Windows.
However I never thought it would be done in by lack of a case. It would seem
that someone could be found to do it
What is a TH-F6A?
I'll be on 222.1 tonight for the regular Tuesday evening 222 get together.
73,
Bill, W3XO/5 EM00kd
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From: Mickey Baker fishflor...@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:31 PM
To: Michael Hasenfratz mi...@tothe.net
Cc:
Good going, Ron.
That's a great contribution to VHF and satellite operation.
73,
Bill Tynan, W3XO
AMSAT LM-10
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From: Ronald G. Parsons w5...@w5rkn.com
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:41 PM
To: FlexRadio Reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject:
This pure speculation on my part but I wonder if Flex has cheaper Signature
models in the pipeline for the future? First the 5000 came out, then the 3000
followed by the 1500. Note the progression; expensive, cheaper, then a lot
cheaper. I wonder if they will do the same with cheaper Signature
I just read an official message from Flex Radio Systems about the
discontinuance of the Flex 5000A.
Thanks for posting that info.
73
Tom
W4TMW
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When your 5000 CABINET WEARS OUT, no worries. How cool would that
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