Re: [Flexradio] External keyer recommendations for 5K ?

2013-11-03 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Bruce, Is this the K3NG keyer or another one? Do you have references to what you built including the diagram and code for the Arduino? Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of w...@comcast.n

[Flexradio] CAT Control Odd Behavior

2012-05-18 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Hi Folks! I am working on a program to control my Flex-5000A in a modest way through the CAT control mechanism of PowerSDR and I am experiencing some odd behavior. First, I am using com0com to map COM20 on either my test program or a terminal program to the PowerSDR CAT port on COM21. That works

Re: [Flexradio] Small cheap mono amp to drive speakers?

2012-01-29 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Jim et al, Does anyone have a suggestion for a 12V audio amplifier that we can use in portable/mobile environments where there will be RF fields? Shielding and bypassing are key in portable/mobile environments because of the proximity issues they bring. I would also consider using a decent audio

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

2012-01-02 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Bob et al, To be appreciated, CW is not the two sounds of code elements or even the twenty-six (plus numbers, punctuation and prosigns) of the alphabet, but an endless array of words and phrases which are distinctive sounds in and of themselves. I would suggest that if learned at a decent speed (1

[Flexradio] Christmas/Noel

2011-12-25 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Joyeux Noel Robert! Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Robert DROGOUL Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 6:29 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] X

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

2011-12-15 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
So Bob, "The TNF is the penultimate effort for me... and I am working hard on the ultimate for me for the year now. FINGERS CROSSED, I still have 16 days HAHAHA" What is it going to do? :-) Let me guess, if you tell me, you'll have to kill me! :-) Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6

Re: [Flexradio] Is the a Flex counterculture?

2011-12-15 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Ross, They are not cultured...they are pickled. :-) ">I hear many cultured hams late night on 75m. >> Ham radio itself is a counter culture." Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.bi

Re: [Flexradio] Configuring PSDR with a RX only loop so that Ican't TX into it with my 5000A?

2011-12-04 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Lee, You could suggest that, but then again, you could probably take less abuse from a wood chipper! :-) In all honesty, I think this is a simple matter of perspective based on model (1500/3000/5000) and point of view. I wouldn't worry about it as it really doesn't matter. Call it what you will

Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

2011-11-24 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Bob et al, Many thanks for the suggestion of GBoost! Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 _ From: Robert McGwier [mailto:rwmcgw...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 5:19 AM To: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT Cc: flex-Radio E-Mail Refle

[Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

2011-11-23 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Hi Folks! Is there a defined checklist of common Windows XP or 7 elements that need to be checked, adjusted, turned off, etc. to optimize the PC for use with the Flex? A how-to guide of this sort would be of great help, but I didn't see one around in the usual spots. Am I missing something or i

Re: [Flexradio] Operating Experience from ARUBA

2011-11-17 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Jerry, Did you run about 500 contacts on the Flex 1500 on SSB at a QRP power level? If so, the location, the propagation and the stacked TH7s were your best friends! Nice job! Thanks & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mail

Re: [Flexradio] Windows Services Optimization

2011-10-01 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
.314.6964 -Original Message- From: Bob McGwier [mailto:n...@flex-radio.com] Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 8:02 PM To: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT Cc: Neal Campbell; Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Windows Services Optimization Gordon!! Welcome to Flex-ville! Bob Sent from my iPad On Oc

[Flexradio] Windows Services Optimization

2011-10-01 Thread J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Neal et al, What ways are best to identify and either tune or tweak the most common Windows Services elements in order to make the PowerSDR software sing and ring best? I sometimes see 3-5 second pauses on my new i7 laptop that is loaded with stuff from the corporate image load for our laptops an