I have to agree with other posters here about the Flex 5000A, VU
combination. I did not buy mine with the VU module, but had it
installed about a year after I bought the Flex 5000 that already had the
tuner and second receiver. But I am so glad that I have the entire
package now. A lot of
Paul
The 1500 uses a USB port not Firewire.
Terry
On 01/01/2015 21:38, Paul - K6HR wrote:
What is your Operation Mode setting in the Firewire driver menu?
I have mine set at Safe Mode Level 1 and no more freeze ups!
HTH
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Greg
This problem with the Flex 1500, 3000 and 5000A transmitters has been
known for some time and while it may not be a major issue for those
working HF, it is, as indicated by several posters a problem for those
working VHF, UHF and microwave bands with transverters or the Flex 5000A
with
Greg
Look on the bright side. At least people notice when your site is down.
:-)
Terry
On 19/02/2014 00:36, Greg Jurrens wrote:
Dennis
Our Website provider had a major failure last night. They are still in
recovery mode.
Thank you for your patience.
73,
Greg - K5GJ
FlexRadio Sales
Ross
I tried to follow your directions, but my S meter disappears when I turn
the power off. :-)
Terry
On 06/01/2014 13:09, Ross Stenberg wrote:
There is a small plastic screw near the bottom of the meter, make sure
that it is adjusted to zero with the power off.
73 Ross K9COX
Hi Gedas
I have tried just about every combination of the NR parameters and have
only succeeded in creating a more distorted and basically unlistenable
sound. Reducing AGC-T is much more effective in reducing noise, but you
also lose some sensitivity. With all the other sophisticated
Hi Bob
I tried the settings you suggested but the sound was very distorted. Is
there some other setting that I should be using in conjunction with your
suggested settings?
Terry
On 21/04/2013 09:32, Bob McGwier wrote:
Try these
Taps 64
Delay, the largest you can set it to
Start gain 10
Interesting, comments on the K1EL converter and its use with the Flex
radios.
A question for those who have listened on the VLF bands. Is there much
in the way of activity there, other than beacons? I know that these
frequencies are used in Europe for commercial broadcasting, but are
these
Thanks for the PDF link Dale
One keyboard mouse shortcut I use is when changing between the
memories on the bands (blue band change buttons) is to hold the shift
key down and it will reverse the order. Good for going back and forth
from one spot to the next on the same band. I like the
Hi Tim
I am assuming that there are no potential problems with operating the
1500 and 5000 at the same time as the 1500 uses USB. The only thing I
have found is that I have to turn the 1500 on first and then the 5000.
Terry
On 17/02/2013 09:41, Tim Ellison wrote:
Daisy chaining the 3000
Hi Lee
I am presently finishing off just such a presentation for a local club
here in Ontario. I will be giving the presentation tomorrow night. I
have done a variant of this presentation to three different clubs and
mostly well received.
I include a live demonstration of the Flex 1500 as
Interfaces panel.
It is installed and only needs an antenna jumper cable J
Thank you for the advice. I had a couple email off the reflector
trying to do the same thing. This should solve their problems as well.
73,
Dan
*From:*Terry Maurice [mailto:ve3...@execulink.com]
*Sent:* Thursday
Hi Dan
Have you installed the USB drivers for the 1500? I ran into this
problem as well and had to install the drivers so that the 1500 was
recognized. It has been a while since I set it up so am not sure of the
exact procedure I used.
You should be able to find the 1500 drivers in the
The thread on NB in digital mode brought to mind a question about using
the NB in AM mode. When I turn on the NBs AM broadcast band signal are
distorted. There is also distortion when using AM and listening to SW
in other bands. Is this normal or is something being overloaded?
Terry
--
turned
the NB off. You are right about the strong signal response as I found
it did the same thing on the SW bands with strong signals. The NBs are
not really needed on these signals.
Terry
On 20/12/2012 20:34, Brian Lloyd wrote:
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Subject: [Flexradio] Noise blanker in AMl mode
Dave
As you know the VU5K is no longer in production, but there may still be
some available from Flex. It is their intention to support existing
units now in use, at least for a while.
The only route left is to use external transverters. The 5000A is set
up for this. Note, that if you
Robert
I initially had some RF ingress issues, but I put ferrites on all audio
and power lines, as well as microphone cables. I have no issues now and
work the bands up to 70cm with no reports of any RF on my signal. I
have some external digital processors, BHI, that I use as well, so there
On 29/11/2012 20:30, Jim Barber wrote:
.
FWIW, SSB Electronic is the only major supplier you didn't already name.
Jim
You have forgotten to mention Kuhne Electronic who are located in
Germany. They make a range of very fine transverters, albeit expensive
units. I have their 2m
When using an external 10MHz frequency reference does one use the
calibration function to set it to the external reference? I have
recently completed an interface to a rubidium frequency standard and
want to use it with my Flex 5000A and my Flex 1500. I have the VU5K
module installed. Will
Hi Zack
I have the Heil Proset Elite and like it a lot. I have had good on-air
reports about it. At first I found it a bit uncomfortable out of the
box, but after adjusting it I have not had any problems with it. I
tried the Proset-4 at the store while listening to a Flex 5000A and I
felt
Aaren
With respect to your mic situation, did you check the proper box on the
input to make sure that you have the front panel mic turned on? You can
select either the front or rear mic input from the menu.
Terry
On 11/10/2012 23:09, Tony wrote:
Aaren:
1. Front mic port is DOA right out
Thanks to all who replied. Great comments.
It has helped me to make the decision to get the Flex 1500.
Thanks again
Terry
On 11/09/2012 14:20, Terry Maurice wrote:
I am considering purchasing a Flex 1500 to use with my Kuhne TR 144 H
+40 transverter for 2m weak signal work. I would
I am considering purchasing a Flex 1500 to use with my Kuhne TR 144 H
+40 transverter for 2m weak signal work. I would appreciate comments
from anyone who has had experience with using the Flex 1500 with
transverters as to whether or not this is a feasible weak signal
system. What are the
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Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest...
Today's Topics:
1. Flex 5000 VU module (Jerry Coufal)
2. Re: Flex 5000 VU module (Terry Maurice)
3. CWDecoder transmit problem (John
Given the power output of the Flex 5000A with the VU5K option the only
thing it is capable of doing is driving a linear amp. Even at that, it
is not all that stable at very low power output levels, so be careful
just what kind of linear you might choose to drive with the Flex.
Don't make the
Sorry to hear that you are discontinuing this module. I recently
upgraded my Flex 5000A with the VU5K and this announcement leaves me
wondering if future versions of PowerSDR will continue to support the
module.
Additionally, there are a few things about the present software that are
not
The Flex radios are not the most stable when set to very low power
settings. This has been confirmed in operation by some attempting to
use their Flex radios with linear amplifiers using a low drive level of
around 5 watts. I had this confirmed in a telephone conversation with a
technical
I wonder why the VU5K was not integrated more fully into the Flex 5000.
The Flex 5000 is such a superb radio and it is nice to have the power
and SWR meters as well as antenna switching capabilities. In my
opinion, not having these features for the 2m and 70cm bands makes the
VU5K less
The fan is only on when transmitting. Others seem to be fine with the
fan noise.
Terry
On 22/04/2012 17:54, Michael Walker wrote:
I was thinking of getting a VU kit installed in mine.
Is the fan on all the time now and it is just too noisy?
Mike va3mw
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM,
That is my feelings too. For the price of the VU5K, they could have
done a much better job.
On 21/04/2012 13:18, Randy Pence 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
Unfortunately, it is. To my way of thinking, this is a real design
problem with the VU5K module. I noticed it immediately that it was very
noisy, really a high pitched whine when transmitting and it has been
commented on by many when I am transmitting. I contacted Tim about this
and was
Gary
I strongly suggest using an outboard DSP filter on the audio. The Flex
radios are great receivers and will bring in signals at the noise level,
but once you get to the noise level you can use a DSP audio processor to
help reduce the background hiss. I use a BHI NEIM1031 unit that is
I would be very interested to hear from any Flexers who have used their
Flex 5000A rigs with the VHF/UHF for weak signal SSB work, meteor
scatter or EME. I wonder how the Flex compares to transverters designed
for weak signal work, such as the DEMI L144-28HP. I live in an area
that has some
Gary
The link is still active. Make sure you have the whole link copied.
Terry
VE3XTM
On 19/11/2011 10:23, Gary Warner wrote:
Jim,
Thanks. That particular link seems to be gone now.Is there
another link to a similar one?
Gary
WG1I
On 11/19/2011 12:26 AM, Jim fuller - N7VR wrote:
Hello Tim
While I thank you for the tip regarding using the AGC-T control instead
of the NR, I am a bit dismayed that this implies the NR function is
basically not worth using. When NR is needed most is not on strong
signals but weak ones. Turning back the AGC-T control will reduce the
Thanks Gary, Bill and Lee for your comments.
It sounds like the UV5K may be a worthy competitor to transverters.
I look forward to more comments.
Terry
VE3XTM
On 10/06/2011 16:38, Gary Crabtree wrote:
I have been using the Flex-5000A with the UV5K since the first 6 were made
on EME. I have
Hello all
I am a new user of the Flex 5000A and I have some questions regarding
the VU5K as compared to transverters. I searched the archives but did
not find answers to my questions.
I bought my Flex 5000A with the RX2 and antenna tuner, but not the
VU5K. I have been wondering how the
Thanks for posting the links.
What is the feel of these tuning knobs on the Hercules? Are they
weighted i.e. do they have the feeling of a regular tuning knob on a
traditional transceiver?
Thanks
Terry
VE3XTM
On 15/05/2011 15:23, Tony Estep wrote:
Thanks to those who responded off-list
I recently went through the same problem. My Flex 5000A was new this
past week, as was my computer, an i7. I initially installed a SIIG card
which did not work well at all. It was intermittent and unpredictable
in boot up of the program. I replaced it with a Syba IEEE 1394B which
is
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