[Flexradio] Possible to run PSDR on a tablet for use with a Flex-1500

2014-07-20 Thread vtnn43e
I was wondering if it is possible to run PSDR on a tablet hooked up directly via USB to a Flex-1500? It would be pretty cool to be able to to have a portable station like this. Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Did DB reset now can't get Skimmer or Fldigi to work

2014-06-20 Thread vtnn43e
And that is what you get when you are tired and work on a PC right before you go to bed! Thanks Neal! Zack - Original Message - From: Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:58:32 PM Subject:

[Flexradio] PSDR frequency calibration?

2014-06-19 Thread vtnn43e
Hi Zack and all interested. This problem drove me nuts also, until I discovered that if you bring the off frequency WWV signal to the center line on the Panadapter and then press the calibrate button it will then calibrate it to 10 mhz or which wwv frequency that you select. Result is you will

[Flexradio] Did DB reset now can't get Skimmer or Fldigi to work

2014-06-19 Thread vtnn43e
I am having a frequency calibration problem with my 5000A so I thought that I would reset the DB and run the built in TRO/IO tests and see if that would fix the problem. It did not and my frequency display is still off .500khz after running theGeneralCalibration routine. Oh well, I will call

[Flexradio] PSDR frequency calibration?

2014-06-17 Thread vtnn43e
My 5000 is off by about .520 khz at 10Mhz and about .780 at 20Mhz. I would like to calibrate it exactly and it seems to me that there was something in the setup to do that but all I find is GeneralCalibration tab in PSDR. Tried using that tab and picked a frequency of 10.00 and used VFO-A

[Flexradio] Support for the 137kHz and 474kHz bands - Flex Insider April 2014 Edition

2014-05-16 Thread vtnn43e
In the The Flex Insider April 2014 Edition it is stated Support for the 137kHz and 474kHz bands for amateurs that are licensed for those bands is part ot SmartSDR v1.2. What exactly does that mean? I would just assume that the new 6000 series rigs can receive those bands. Does this mean that

[Flexradio] Laptop to use with Flex-1500 portable? Solar charging?

2014-05-04 Thread vtnn43e
Several times a year the XYL (N8FPA) and I go car camping and I have been considering getting a QRP rig for use on the road. The rig that I have mainly considering is the FT-817 and getting a NUE-PSK modem to use with it for CW and PSK31. I really like the FT-817 as I could charge the

[Flexradio] 7P8JR, the TNF and my Flex-5000

2014-04-24 Thread vtnn43e
Earlier today I went looking for 7P8JR on RTTY and found him and a Spanish station transmitting almost on top of each other. I really wanted 7P8JR but the ED station was making it hard to hear him so I created a TNF, made it very narrow and stuck it on the ED's space frequency. Then I created

[Flexradio] Can no longer view the Flex reflector archive

2014-04-04 Thread vtnn43e
When I go to look at the Flex archive at http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/  I have been getting the following message below for the past few days. This occurs with my home PC and my PC at work. What is going on here? 403 Forbidden Access is forbidden to the

[Flexradio] Worked J28NC on 17 RTTY

2014-03-30 Thread vtnn43e
I still love my 5000. Frequently I just monitor areas like the RTTY portions of bands and see who is calling CQ. Today I got very luck as J28NC was calling an no one was coming back to him. Took me a few tries but I got him as did a few others. Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] SFI is 215!

2014-01-06 Thread vtnn43e
As far as I can tell the SFI is at it's highest point right now for this entire solar cycle. I think that the highest point prior to this is 179 Hopefully good DX will follow! Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Skimmer shows CW below band edges

2013-11-03 Thread vtnn43e
Have been using CW Skimmer for a long time with no issues. In fact I was using it last night and it was working fine. Powered up the DDUTIL, the rig, PSDR (latest version), DXlab and Skimmer this morning Then I noticed that Skimmer was displaying CW activity BELOW the band edge on 10M. Went to

[Flexradio] Never mind! Fwd: Skimmer shows CW below band edges

2013-11-03 Thread vtnn43e
I restarted the radio and all of the apps and everything is ok now. You would think that I would take my own advice. I manage 350 PC's in a GM car plant and when a user calls me with an issue I tell them to reboot. 90% of the time that fixes the issue. Still, that was weird! Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] Cheaper Signature models down the pipeline?

2013-05-21 Thread vtnn43e
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

[Flexradio] WSJT tries to start and just shuts down with a runtime error

2013-03-18 Thread vtnn43e
When I try to start WSJT it just comes up with a runtime error and shuts down. Sometimes it just flashes, shuts down and does not display any errors. In the past I would just reinstall it but that gets to be a pain if you have to do this every few days. Any suggestions as to what is going

[Flexradio] Eham review - K1EL VLF Converter and its Use with FlexRadios

2013-03-11 Thread vtnn43e
Now if only someone comes out with a transverter (Elecraft would be nice) once we get the VLF allocation things would get very interesting. Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Eham review - K1EL VLF Converter and its Use with Flex Radios

2013-03-09 Thread vtnn43e
Found an interesting review by K0OD about using the K1EL systems VLF converter with a Flex-5000. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5541 K1EL http://www.k1el.com/ 73 Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] RTTY tuning question

2013-03-06 Thread vtnn43e
If I am trying to work a split station on RTTY does the rig center my signal where ever I clicktune? Lets say I click on 18.102 the 2nd VFO displays 18.100.494 and when I TX it looks like the strongest part of the signal is centered on 18.101.0 Am I over thinking this or what? 73 Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] KPA500 no power out and a solution

2013-02-20 Thread vtnn43e
Powered up the 5000A today and my KPA500 amp to contact EA9/DL2RNS on 30M. I wanted to use 200W as I only have a SteppIR vertical and like the extra edge that the amp gives in plieup. BTW I had used the amp in the CW contest this past weekend almost constantly and had no issues. Picked a

[Flexradio] FHM-1 profile works ok with an Heil HC 6 element?

2012-12-12 Thread vtnn43e
I was looking at the description of the FHM-1 microphone and it sounds a lot like the Heil HC 6 element. Would using the FHM-1 profiles with a Heil HC 6 give the same results as with the FHM-1 microphone? 73 Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems

[Flexradio] 15M noise weirdness

2012-12-07 Thread vtnn43e
Was trying to work 5T0SP on 15M and all of a sudden I would start getting these noise humps every 50KHz after transmitting on RTTY. Look at 21.043 and 21.090 I found that if I hit the tune button it would go away. Note the difference at the top of the waterfall in the first image

[Flexradio] Heil Proset Elite RX TX Eq settings suggestions?

2012-11-12 Thread vtnn43e
I am going to order a Heil Proset Elite for use with my 5000 and would like to know what would be good starting points to set for the RX TX EQs. Can one of the PSDR scope displays be used to make these adjustments?  The headset will be mainly used for DXing. 73 Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] Heil Proset vs Elite, HC-4 vs HC-6?

2012-11-02 Thread vtnn43e
I need to get a new headset for use with my 5000 and am looking for opinions from others who own the current Heil headsets. I would like to get either the Proset or the Elite. If you own either what do you like or dislike about it? How adjustable are they (my head is large)? Which element do

[Flexradio] Digital transmitting question - how can I tell where I am transmitting?

2012-10-06 Thread vtnn43e
How can I tell where I an transmitting when using any digital modes? If i put my 5000 in split in DIGI there are two yellow markers indicating where I am transmitting. But there is only one in CW. Why are there two? How can I tell where I am transmitting in the digital modes? Running PDSR

[Flexradio] Is it ok to use a solid state amp

2012-09-29 Thread vtnn43e
I use a Elecraft KPA-500 with my 5000a. It has never given me any problems and cannot be overdriven as it faults out. Also it has great filtering and autoband switching. If you use DDUTIL it can set the drive level for each band automatically. One of the cool things about the Elecraft is that

[Flexradio] Whoops wrong board Fwd: Is it ok to use a solid state amp?

2012-09-29 Thread vtnn43e
That was supposed to go the the Flexedge board. Sorry about that N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

[Flexradio] What settings for RTTY/Fldigi?

2012-09-24 Thread vtnn43e
If I am using RTTY and Fldigi what should the Clicktune offsets and RTTY offset be in PSDR? And what should the Sweetspot be in Fldigi? PSDR is at 1500 in DIGU and 2210 in DIGl in the click tune offset. The RTTY is set for 2125 under Catcontrol for DIGL and DIGU. Only Enable Offset VFO A is

[Flexradio] OT: Weekend (7/14-7/15) auroras are likely per Spaceweather/NOAA

2012-07-13 Thread vtnn43e
The CME launched toward Earth by yesterday's (7/12) X-flare is moving faster than originally thought. Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab have revised their forecast accordingly, advancing the cloud's expected arrival time to 09:17 UT (5:17 am EDT) on Saturday, July 14th. Weekend

[Flexradio] OT: Weekend (7/14-7/15) auroras are likely per Spaceweather/NOAA

2012-07-13 Thread vtnn43e
The CME launched toward Earth by yesterday's (7/12) X-flare is moving faster than originally thought. Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab have revised their forecast accordingly, advancing the cloud's expected arrival time to 09:17 UT (5:17 am EDT) on Saturday, July 14th. Weekend

[Flexradio] How do I get JT65-HF to display Dial Org KHz?

2012-06-08 Thread vtnn43e
I have JT65-HF decoding and using Com 14+15 it is talking to PSDR as when I hit Test PTT it does key up. However I was wondering if there is any way to get Dial Org KHz to display the frequency I I would like to have my PC upload spots to the HF JT65 Logger. Thanks Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] 5000A with 2nd receiver and 2 VAC streams?

2012-05-31 Thread vtnn43e
I have a 5000A that has a second receiver. Running VAC 4.12 and PSDR 2.3.5 A while back on the list I saw a way to use VAC with both receivers to talk to digi programs or CW Skimmer. Can anyone point out to me how to set this up as I cannot find it. 73 Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] Flexwire accessories in the future?

2012-05-19 Thread vtnn43e
Does Flex have any plans to release any accessories that use the Flexwire port in the near future? If so can you give a hint as to what they would do? Are there any other companies that make make anything to use with that port? Zack N8FNR ___

[Flexradio] So what does the 6000 series mean to future PSDR development?

2012-05-18 Thread vtnn43e
The 6000 looks like a great rig but I have a 5000a and am very happy with it. Can I assume that PSDR development will continue as is for use with all of the non-6000 rigs? Will there need to be 2 different versions of PSDR now? Zack N8FNR ___

[Flexradio] Will there be a yearly charge for future PSDR releases for non-6000 owners?

2012-05-18 Thread vtnn43e
Since there will be a $200 charge for sofware releases for the 6000 series will there also be a charge for all of the models below them? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Game changer - my wish

2012-05-17 Thread vtnn43e
The feature t hat I would like to see is a rig that knows it is tuned to a DX station and prevents the op from tuning up on top of the DX. Or maybe having PSDR flash LID! LID! in big letters when the op trys to do this. And if he trys to tuneup for over a minute the rig will go into a

[Flexradio] Game Changer Ahead!

2012-05-14 Thread vtnn43e
Well we all know that what ever Flex releases next that it will not be a real radio unless it has at lease  twice as many buttons and knobs  as the new TS-990.  http://dx-world.net/2012/new-kenwood-ts-990/  I count 148. Ha, try to be that! Zack N8FNR They will get my Flex-5000 when

[Flexradio] OK to use VAC 4.12?

2012-04-10 Thread vtnn43e
I just built a new PC and am now installing all of my software. Can anyone tell me if VAC 4.12 is OK to use with the latest PSDR? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Input weirdness - How can I put a RX only antenna with a preamp on RX1?

2012-02-14 Thread vtnn43e
I posted this last  night after I started the thread; It does work if I put the loop on Receiver 1 and pick RX1 IN but if I have an antenna on ANT1 I get no signal at all when I pick ANT1 in Receiver 2 which is very weird. What could be causing this? Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] How can I put a RX only antenna with a preamp on RX1?

2012-02-13 Thread vtnn43e
I would like use a Pixel RX only loop that has a preamp in it a s a  RX only antenna in RX1. Is there a way that I could this be assured that I would not TX into it and blow up the preamp? Zack N8FNR  ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] How can I put a RX only antenna with a preamp on RX1?

2012-02-13 Thread vtnn43e
It does work if I put the loop on Receiver 1 and pick RX1 IN but if I have an antenna on ANT1 I get no signal at all when I pick ANT1 in Receiver 2 which is very weird. - Original Message - From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc: Flex Radio

[Flexradio] Thanks! RE: Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-08 Thread vtnn43e
It was the TX1 setting.  I know that I have never touched that since day one. But it is working now. Thanks to all who replied. Zack - Original Message - 4...@comcast.net, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:34:44 PM Subject: re: Has my KPA500 failed?

Re: [Flexradio] [Elecraft] Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-06 Thread vtnn43e
I shorted the line to the amp and sure enough the * shows up. Hooked the line backup to the Flex and still no *. So something has gone wonky in the Flex. Thanks for the help! Zack - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Sent: Monday,

[Flexradio] Wrong list sorry Fwd: [Elecraft] Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-06 Thread vtnn43e
Sorry I posted this to t he Flex list by mistake. - Forwarded Message - From: vtnn...@comcast.net To: iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 7:56:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Has my KPA500 failed? I shorted the line to the amp and sure enough the *

[Flexradio] Has my 2nd receiverfailed?

2012-01-30 Thread vtnn43e
Yesterday I noticed that the signal level in my 2nd receiver had dropped way down. When the second receiver is connected to either antenna or to N/C it shows -119dB. If I switch between antennas in Receiver 1 I am hearing from either antenna. Ant1 goes to a SGC tuner and Ant2 goes to a

[Flexradio] Small cheap mono amp to drive speakers?

2012-01-29 Thread vtnn43e
Thanks t o all who replied on this. Currently I have a K enwood stereo receiver hooked up to my 5000 and a pair of Bose bookshelf speakers on the first speaker o utput. For my second output I have a single Sounds Sweet speaker for when I am just monitoring CW or whatever. The combo of the

[Flexradio] Small cheap mono amp to drive speakers?

2012-01-28 Thread vtnn43e
Can anyone suggest an small cheap mono (or stereo) amp to drive the audio out from a 5000? if you have a suggestion please provide the link too! Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] PSDR and Fldigi settings for RTTY?

2012-01-09 Thread vtnn43e
What are the best settings for using Fldigi with PSDR? I have Click Tuning DigiU set at 1500 and DigL at 2210. RTTY offset enabled for VFO A with DigU at 2125. Also have the Sweet Spot set for 1500 in the Misc settings in Fldigi. Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] KPA500 great accessory for Flex rigs

2012-01-08 Thread vtnn43e
I recently built an Elecraft KPA500 amp to use with my 5000A and have to say that it was money well spent. There were many QSO’s that the amp helped me compete that would not have been possible barefoot with my SteppIR BigIR vertical. Yeah I know that I really should put up a yagi but for

[Flexradio] How to use Enhanced Signal Clarity?

2011-12-26 Thread vtnn43e
I  have a RX2 in my 5000a and currently have a Pix el loop on Receiver 1/ RX1 in and a vertical on Receiver 2/Ant 1in the Antenna Selection form. The antennas are about 100 feet apart. Running PSDR 2.2.3 BTW. Clicking on ESC brings up the ESC screen but I cannot figure out what to do with

[Flexradio] How to use Enhanced Signal Clarity? Correction

2011-12-26 Thread vtnn43e
I meant to say that the only button functional in ESC is Enable. Also the two boxes can be checked. Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Flexwiki is down?

2011-11-24 Thread vtnn43e
When to look up something in the Flexwiki and it is down. Is it down for some reason? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

[Flexradio] Memories vanished twice

2011-11-05 Thread vtnn43e
A few weeks ago I put a bunch of memories in PSDR 2.2.3 for use with my 5000A and after a few days they j ust vanished. Well this week I again loaded a lot of memories into PSDR they stayed in there until I powered up PSDR today and once again they vanished. The memories were all simplex

[Flexradio] Audio droputs in Winwarbler and Fldigi

2011-09-03 Thread vtnn43e
All of a sudden I have started getting audio dropouts in Winwarbler and Fldigi . I see the audio in both apps drop completely out but while listening to the audio from my 5000 I don't hear the audio drop out. Running the latest PSDR and not sure what other info to put here. They were both

[Flexradio] Linear amplifier with Flex-3000?

2011-09-02 Thread vtnn43e
Take a long hard look at the Elecraft KPA500. Instant on, 500 watts out in all modes and all bands from 160 – 6 meters and fast RF sensing band selection. http://www.elecraft.com/KPA500/KPA500.htm The only connections you have to make are the coax and PTT. Not cheap ($2K for the kit $2400

[Flexradio] Linear amplifier with Flex-3000?

2011-09-02 Thread vtnn43e
Et tu/, /Brute? What's next...a K3? Well the K3 is a nice radio. Too bad about having to add all of these filters and the panadapter. How does one stand operating in CW contests with a 200hz filter? I love operating CW with 25hz filters. No gonna get that with a K3. Variable filters

[Flexradio] How do I remove everything related to PSDR from my system?

2011-08-30 Thread vtnn43e
I am still having the issue with CW Skimmer not decoding correctly. Over the weekend I removed, rebooted and reinstalled PSDR, DDUTIL, VAC and Skimmer hoping that that would fix my problem and but all the settings and memories for PSDR were already in there the first time I started it up.

[Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-28 Thread vtnn43e
Tried Skimmer without having DDUTIL runni ng but that made no difference. Also tried 3khz radio. However if I click tune a CW signal in PSDR that same signal is NOT in the Skimmer decode filter. Right now Skim mer is decoding W0W an d PSDR is displaying 14.049.627 BUT they are actually on

[Flexradio] Update: Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-28 Thread vtnn43e
So today I uninstalled VAC, rebooted and reinstalled it. Strangly I did not have to put my settings back in op VAC. Then I uninstalled PSDR and the Firewire driver and reinstalled those with a fresh download from the Flex site. I also removed a lot of old Flex files and directories. After

[Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
In listening to the rig just now it almost seems like the background hiss is too quite. Also I could see a CW signal i n PSDR but there was nothing showing for a CW sig in SKimmer. Weird. Anyways, here are my settings. Zack N8FNR ___ PC OS  XP SP3

Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
Yes I have but it made no difference Zack - Original Message - From: Dave Beumer WØDHB d...@w0dhb.net To: vtnn...@comcast.net, Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 3:46:34 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to

Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
I unchecked combine VAC channels and unchecked use RX2. Also changed the audio driver in PSDR and Skimmer to WDM-KS. Changed RX gain for VAC –9.   None of these improved decode.   Zack - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To:

Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
Just looked and in the S ounds and Audio D evices P roperties no VAC items are the default devies in any tabs.   - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 6:28:53 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] My settings -

Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
It was not in blind mode. Never tried that be fore but when I put it in blind mode all decoding s topped. I am starting to lean towards removing PSDR, VAC (I know that there are special instructions to remove VAC BTW), DDUTIL, the Flex driver and Skimmer, rebooting and reinstalling all.

Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread vtnn43e
It is a homebrew PC. Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHZ 4 GB RAM ASUS P5Q SE2 motherboard The firewire card is DV compliant. It has a TI OHCI compliant chip and I think is a SIIG. Video card is a Nvidia Geforce 9500 GT with 1GB of RAM., The C: drive is a WD. I just noticed that

[Flexradio] Fwd: Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-26 Thread vtnn43e
Is anyone else having this issue? Even with a fairly strong signal I get a lot of gibberish in the decode. In the past even weak signals would decode very well but no longer. I remember working a South Korea station a few months back that I could barely hear but Skimmer had near perfect

[Flexradio] Fwd: Fwd: Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-26 Thread vtnn43e
Well unfortunately two of us have the exact same problem and are looking for suggestions as to how to fix it. BTW, I uninstalled rebooted, and reinstalled Skimmer 1.71 and it made no difference. I spend 100% of my time on CW and this is getting frustrating.   Zack N8FNR -

[Flexradio] Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-21 Thread vtnn43e
It seems like Skimmer does not decode with the latest version of PSDR as with the prior version. Of course it could also be Skimmer that is the problem or something else. I know that before I put the latest version of PSDR on my PC that Skimmer could decode fairly weak signals. Now though

Re: [Flexradio] 2.1.5 was working - fatal error now

2011-07-27 Thread vtnn43e
I will do as you suggest tonight.  Thanks Zack N8FNR - Original Message - From: Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:59:49 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 2.1.5 was working - fatal

Re: [Flexradio] 2.1.5 was working - fatal error now

2011-07-27 Thread vtnn43e
I downloaded the latest version of K9DUR's transfer program an d used that to transfer the data. I was running the last version of PSDR 2.0.xx. - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc: Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com, Flex Radio

[Flexradio] Can anyyone see all of the graphics in the KB for the Different Antenna Configuration Modes for the FLEX-5000 ?

2011-07-27 Thread vtnn43e
When I look at the KB http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50385.aspx?Keywords=different+antenna Different Antenna Configuration Modes for the FLEX-5000 I cannot see both graphics for figures 5 and 6. What I mean is that I can see the right side graphics for 5 and 6 but not the left

[Flexradio] 2.1.5 was working - fatal error now

2011-07-26 Thread vtnn43e
2.1.5 was working g reat so I started saving memories. But now when I try to start PSDR I get the error that is shown in the first image here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10025089@N05/?saved=1   PSDR will no longer start. Any idea as to what is wrong? Zack N8FNR  

Re: [Flexradio] relay buffer like the ameritron ARB-704

2011-07-24 Thread vtnn43e
I built one of these. It sells for $15.00. http://www.hamgadgets.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=21products_id=75zenid=ec3uqdphnbi6uliqh1b0ec7cg6 Eham reviews; http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4198 Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems

[Flexradio] Elecraft KPA500 switching ideas with a Flex-5000A?

2011-07-13 Thread vtnn43e
I am considering getting the Elecraft KPA500 amp for use with my Flex-5000a but need some suggestions on how to wire it to my antennas. The KPA500 will work from 160 – 6M and I would like to use it with two dedicated outputs on my 5000. One is for 6 M and the other is to a SteppIR

[Flexradio] OT: Are conditions that bad today?

2011-07-09 Thread vtnn43e
Been trying to work DX stations in the IARU contest today. Hearing (seeing) many DX stations but virtually none hear me when I return their CQ call. Tried only answering CQs that were loud but that made no difference. Running 100 watts with my 5000A to a SteppIR vertical and you would think

[Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp?

2011-06-22 Thread vtnn43e
Is there a way to get band data  from the 5000  to change bands on the KPA 500 automatically? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp?

2011-06-22 Thread vtnn43e
- Original Message - From: Dave Beumer WØDHB d...@w0dhb.net To: vtnn...@comcast.net, Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 1:33:36 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp? Zack I wrote to the DDUTIL folks

[Flexradio] Looks like someone really messed up the Flexwiki

2011-06-22 Thread vtnn43e
All of the  setup pages are gone. http://flexradiowiki.com/ There are some very clever comments  on  the pages like   Hey, good to find someone who areges with me. GMTA. and You’ve got it in one. Couldn’t have put it beettr. there though. Guess that they were not smart enough to use

Re: [Flexradio] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp?

2011-06-22 Thread vtnn43e
Than ks to all who replied. I am saving up to get a KPA500 in the near future. Not getting a K3 though! Love my 5000. Zack ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] 10 meter repeater memory settings?

2011-06-19 Thread vtnn43e
Is there any wa y to program a memory in PSDR with inp ut and output frequencies for use on repeaters? Also will tones be available to access repeaters in a future P SDR release? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

[Flexradio] Source of 50 Mhz spurs?

2011-06-09 Thread vtnn43e
Does anyone have any thoughts as to the source of the spurs on 50 Mhz at my QTH? Please see the first photo here. I would really like to eliminate them if possible. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10025089@N05/?saved=1 73 Zack N8FNR ___

[Flexradio] OT: Any interesting new products at Dayton?

2011-05-21 Thread vtnn43e
Anyone at Dayton see any interesting new products? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

[Flexradio] Diversity – CW Skimmer/digi mode question

2011-05-14 Thread vtnn43e
If I am using diversity with my 5000A will the combined audio output from both receivers be available for use with CW Skimmer or any digital mode software?    Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Antennas and PSDR diversity question

2011-05-11 Thread vtnn43e
I have a SteppIR BigIR vertical that I use with my 5000A. Would like to use the diversity feature in PSDR and have been looking for antennas to use with the BigIR and the 5000. Was going to order a K9AY but I can only have it up in the   backyard during the late fall and winter months. In

Re: [Flexradio] Flex Dedicated Spotting Page - coule this be added to the Flex home page?

2011-04-05 Thread vtnn43e
What a great idea! Now if it could be added to the Flex home page so that we can access at anytime that would be cool too. Zack N8FNR http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/index.php?page=Flex I asked Andy, K3UK if he would add a dedicated real time sked page to his popular sked site. So,

Re: [Flexradio] Logging Software

2011-04-03 Thread vtnn43e
I use DX Keeper that is part of DX Lab. It works great. Download the whole suite here. Oh and it's free. http://www.dxlabsuite.com/ Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Questions about WBIR and diversity

2011-04-01 Thread vtnn43e
According to the release notes for 2.0.22 real time wide band image rejection is part of the release. Is there anything I need to do to with it while running 2.0.22, is it always active or what? On W9OY's site he talks about using diversity. Is that included in 2.0.22? If is is how do I get

[Flexradio] Have any Flex rigs been used in dxpeditions?

2011-03-12 Thread vtnn43e
I was wondering if Flex rigs been used in any dxpeditions? Since virtaully all dxpeditions bring PCs for logging and rig control one would think that a 3000 or 5000 would be great for this use. Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

[Flexradio] Huge audio dropouts in DXlab WW

2011-01-08 Thread vtnn43e
I have not used DXlab Winwarbler for a long time and I wanted to operate in the ARRL RTTY contest today. Fired up WW and it causes huge audio dropouts every few seconds in PSDR. And the display looks weird in WW, RTTY signals are not very distinct. On the other DXlabs other apps are working

[Flexradio] RX2 question

2011-01-06 Thread vtnn43e
Have an RX2 installed in my 5000 but have a question. When I select RX2 in the RX2 window both displays are always for the same frequency. If RX1 is lets say 3.790 and I go the RX2 RX selector and pick 40m ,RX1 switches to 40m. And that happens even if RX2 is not selected (highlighted). No

Re: [Flexradio] RX2 question

2011-01-06 Thread vtnn43e
They WERE synced and it works great now. Thank (again!) Zack - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: vtnn...@comcast.net, Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2011 10:10:45 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] RX2 question Is the VFO

[Flexradio] Can't TX on 18.068.57 Mhz?

2010-12-04 Thread vtnn43e
6W/AA1AC is on 18068.57 right now on CW and I really could use 6W on 17 meters. I tried to call him and the rig seems to key up as I can hear the relays clicking but there is no power out. However If I go to 18068.60 I can transmit. Why am I prevented from transmitting below 18068.60?

[Flexradio] Solved - Can't TX on 18.068.57 Mhz?

2010-12-04 Thread vtnn43e
I put it in CW-L and could TX. I did not know that I needed to do that. Zack ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

[Flexradio] Thanks to all who responded Re:40 meters interference 0030 GMT 11-19-2010 anyone else seeing this?

2010-11-19 Thread vtnn43e
Thanks to all who responded. Got a reply from a ham in VKland and he said that it looks like over the hill radar from China and that he sees it frequently. Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] 40 meters interference 0030 GMT 11-19-2010 anyone else seeing this?

2010-11-18 Thread vtnn43e
Is anyone else seeing interference like the photo in the link below? The vertical sounds are occuring about 2 times a second. They come and go but cover the bottom of 40 meters. Any idea as to what this is coming from? http://www.flickr.com/photos/10025...@n05/?saved=1 Thanks Zack

[Flexradio] High SWR in PSDR but my LP-100 says 1.38 SWR?

2010-11-07 Thread vtnn43e
Was trying to operate on 10m today but when I hit the Tune button in PSDR (1.18.5) it gives me a high SWR of 3. Yet my LP-100 says the SWR is 1.38. Straight into the dummy load PSDR also says 3. Any ideas as to what is going on here?? 73 Zack N8FNR

[Flexradio] 600 meter transverter?

2010-05-18 Thread vtnn43e
Since we may get 600 meters someday in the future is there any chance that Flex might make a transverter for that band? Or even a Lowfer transverter?   Thanks Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Weird audio distortion when viewing the web and PSDR is running

2010-03-29 Thread vtnn43e
Lately when I am using PSDR and I open most web pages the audio starts to distort and then get real raspy. Not all sites do this. And some like http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage cause PSDR to stop completly In fact if I leave this site up PSDR will not stay running for more

[Flexradio] Solved - Weird audio distortion when viewing the web and PSDR is running

2010-03-29 Thread vtnn43e
- Forwarded Message - From: vtnn...@comcast.net To: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:18:52 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Weird audio distortion when viewing the web and PSDR is  running How did I know that you were going to

[Flexradio] Solved - Weird audio distortion when viewing the web and PSDR is running

2010-03-29 Thread vtnn43e
I meant to say that my video card has 512 mb. The PC has 4 GB. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

[Flexradio] Run Skimmer at 96khz?

2010-01-16 Thread vtnn43e
I understand that that there is a way to run Skimmer so that 96khz is displayed. Can anyone explain to me how to do this? Running PSDR 1.18.3 here on a 5000a. Thanks Zack N8FN   ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

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