Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Ross Stenberg
I would expect the PC requirements for the 6K platform to be extremely modest since all of the radio processing is done by the ARM processor in the radio and the PC is simply the client for the GUI much like a Web browser. I believe Flex has speculated that even a netbook type computer will

[Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread W1JCW
that would be beneficial to the user. I have a 5K and wanted to know what significant gains there would be with the new platform. John From: Ross Stenberg Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:49 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ? I would expect

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Tony Estep
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM, W1JCW w1...@hotmail.com wrote: wanted to know what significant gains there would be... John, a significant gain is that the new design can receive several slices of spectrum at once. In other words, you can run a number of the lightweight

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Robert McGwier
Or tablet, pad, smartphone, or control surface... On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:49 AM, Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote: I would expect the PC requirements for the 6K platform to be extremely modest since all of the radio processing is done by the ARM processor in the radio and the PC

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Jerry Flanders
At 09:51 AM 5/24/2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM, W1JCW w1...@hotmail.com wrote: wanted to know what significant gains there would be... John, a significant gain is that the new design can receive several slices of spectrum at once. In other words, you

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Jerry Flanders
OOPS! I just re-read the PDF brochure: Slice Receivers allow you to simultaneously visually and audibly monitor multiple frequencies within the same band or multiple bands . Looks like we will have audio to use. Multiple means at least 2, and maybe 4/8. I don't see the hardware connection

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Robert McGwier
In the 6700, there are 8 slice receivers but each of those will be capable of supporting multiple sub RX as in PSDR. We have not decided how many software receivers to run on the DaVinci per slice and if we did, how you might use them. Right now, I want one per slice to be perfect. Bob On

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Greg
That is very interesting and not mentioned at all in the brochure. It would be awesome to be able to create a slice for each CW band segment and output that in some way to skimmer for multiple band decoding similar to the QS1R. Or maybe Alex would be willing to work on an interface to connect

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread David Painter
@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ? In the 6700, there are 8 slice receivers but each of those will be capable of supporting multiple sub RX as in PSDR. We have not decided how many software receivers to run on the DaVinci

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Tim Ellison, W4TME
Yes, they will be totally independent receivers' Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com

Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-24 Thread Stephen Hicks, N5AC
OK, let's hold on a sec here guys. There's all kinds of concepts and language that do not match the architecture of the radio being bandied about. Here are the facts: 1. In the architecture a slice receiver is a complete full functioning receiver. 2. There are no concepts in the architecture

[Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?

2012-05-23 Thread W1JCW
What are the BIG differences between the two platforms ? I think the 6K has the entire platform in one unit with a PC portion ?? I never had issues with the 5K as I build my own high end PC so that's not a concern. 73- W1JCW John ___ FlexRadio