[Flexradio] PowerSDR vs NaP3

2014-01-03 Thread Craig Schroeder
Dear Flex Group Members, I understand the user interface with NaP3 is streamlined from PowerSDR, removing functions intended for use with the Flex. This begs the question if there are valuable functions that a Flex can do with PowerSDR that can't be done with NaP3? Conversely, does NaP3 do

[Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors

2013-12-27 Thread Craig Schroeder
Dear Flex Users Group Members, I have some Christmas money to invest in my first SDR radio. I am very interested in the hobby aspects of SDR, but I must admit that there is a certain appeal to old school knobs. Therefore, the Elecraft KX3 has a certain appeal, but being a newbie, I am not

[Flexradio] Running PowerSDR on the Mac

2013-09-18 Thread Craig Schroeder
Thank you everyone for all your great feedback and advice on the KX3 vs the Flex-3000! You have given me a lot to think about... In regard to the comments about using the Flex-3000 with a newer MacBook Pro or Air, I do believe the Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter for $29 from Apple will work.

[Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR

2013-09-16 Thread Craig Schroeder
Hi, I have narrowed down to either a Flex 3000 or Elecraft KX3 for DX'ing and SDR with my MacBook Air. Does anyone have experience with the KX3 rig and how it stacks up against the Flex 3000? Thank you, Craig KD0TXL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing

[Flexradio] Using Flex-3000 with Bootcamp on Older Macs

2013-01-13 Thread Craig Schroeder
Does anyone have experience operating the Flex-3000 with Bootcamp on an older MacBook Pro? I have a 2008 MBPro with 4 GB RAM that I want to dedicate to running the Flex-3000. How about experience using an older iMac desktop computer? My wife needs a new computer, so another option is to use