[Flexradio] Retry

2009-06-01 Thread Jean-marc BORD
Previous message was sent with too large pictures, got hang in the system I am still experimenting TX without success on my flex3000, scratching my head !, please help !. Some more informations : - my pb is (probably) not related to the ATU (which is in the bypass mode so not sollicited

Re: [Flexradio] Spurs Every 8 KHz

2009-06-01 Thread Trevor Smithers
Probably an old portable AM radio would work as well finding those 8 or 15kHz multi- harmonic signals. If you haven't got an old AM radio get yourself one of these http://www.winradio.com/home/erd.htm I've had one for years, its easy to use and excellent for tracking down rfi problems. Anyone

[Flexradio] VoiceKeyer error, help.

2009-06-01 Thread John
After my first successful run with VoiceKeyer it has gone on the blink with an error splash screen. An unconditional exception has occured in your application. Boy is this getting tuff. Any help would be much appreciated, have made many changes in buffer settings with no joy at a loss now. I

Re: [Flexradio] VoiceKeyer error, help.

2009-06-01 Thread Ray Andrews, K9DUR
John, That is one of those inscrutable error messages provided by Microsoft is designed to provide absolutely the least useful information possible. When you click on the error message window, which program closes, VoiceKeyer or PowerSDR? 73, Ray, K9DUR -Original Message- From:

[Flexradio] Retry

2009-06-01 Thread Lee A Crocker
try deleting the database and reinitialize the radio. There is a button in the first screen of the setup form down at the bottom that will do this automatically It sounds to me like a relay is not switched to where it should be, even though it works on the dummy load 73 W9OY

[Flexradio] Flex 5000A in the WPX contest and 30 day report

2009-06-01 Thread Lee A Crocker
Tim You're a goner 73 W9OY ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:

[Flexradio] Flexradio3K5K

2009-06-01 Thread Hsu
Hi, I'm a new member of the reflector. I' thinking to purchase a 3K or 5K, Could some one can send me a schematic diagram even service manual? I want to study it and decide purchase which one. 73!Hsu ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A in the WPX contest and 30 day report

2009-06-01 Thread Bob McGwier
NZ8J wrote: I've had the Flex for almost 30 days now and have really enjoyed it for the most part. For one thing, as a cw only operator I am not fond of the loud mechanical T/R relay used in the 5K. After a lot of searching I was able to find a set of headphones (thanks to John N3WT) that keeps

[Flexradio] NB/AGC and 6 meters (weak signal and EME operation

2009-06-01 Thread kr7o
For those weak signal DXers out there, what AGC settings are you finding effective for the high dynamic gain requirements encountered on 6M? Does it change with the NB on? Just starting to use my 5000 and also starting to get the first 6M openings of the year and I have found that the NB

[Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Jim Madden
I'd like to know if the forthcoming vhf/uhf add-on for the 5000 will support repeater operation and if so, how will pl tones be implemented. Also, are there thoughts about using the new add-on with the digital modes such as D-star, APRS, etc. Thanks very much Jim KD7GND

[Flexradio] Transverters and the Flex-3000

2009-06-01 Thread Brahmangou
Hi All, I'm thinking about getting a 2 meter transverter to hook up with my Flex-3000. I've read reports of some models of transverters drifting too much during transmit for use in EME. Any suggestions/recommendations about which transverters are suitable for SDR EME work? One more

Re: [Flexradio] Flexradio3K5K

2009-06-01 Thread Tim Ellison
The FLEX-5000 Service Manual is only available for free to original purchasers of the FLEX-5000. It can be purchased from the FlexRadio On Line Store. The FLEX-3000 Service Manual has not been released yet. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Tim Ellison
Yes, it will have tone support in an upcoming version of the software. D-Start is proprietary. You should be able to interface a TNC to the radio. I suspect that you can do it virtually too, but the AWG software will have to change to support separate sound card instances for TX and RX.

[Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread w8ikn
Pwr out always defaults back to 100 when changing bands. vs 1.16.2, 1.18.0, and pretty betty. What do I have set incorrectly ? Thanks, Art    K8JK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Transverters and the Flex-3000

2009-06-01 Thread Mark Lunday
Marty I *think* JT65B in WSJT software is limited by the filter width, which is a maximum of 600 Hz either side of the center frequency. I am looking at it right now, and that's what it looks like to me. Maybe a question for the WSJT yahoo group? Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4...@arrl.net

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread George Steube
Art, I can't answer your question, but you can control the power on each band using DDUtil. Go into settings and check the bands you want to set the power then go into Amps and set the power by band. Use the PTT button to change power settings. This is how I am running pretty betty and

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A in the WPX contest and 30 day report

2009-06-01 Thread NZ8J
Bob, It is a Dell Inspiron 530 with a Q8200 processor with quad core technology runing Windows XP Pro SP3. It has 4GB of ram. AMD Radeon HD3450 PCI-Express video card. It has a separate 1394a plug in firewire card but I do not know the manufacturer or chipset. I am running 2 monitors. The

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Ted
What is AWG software ? Ted NX6C From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: Jim Madden technology.mag...@verizon.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 8:07:51 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and

[Flexradio] SDR HRD - DM780 Setup

2009-06-01 Thread Chris Gerber
Hi Les I have setup HRD/DM780 perfect running here for my SDR1000 systems. Think there is no BIG difference to the F3000 which I orderd Oct. 2008 and am still waiting for. So if I can be of any help, call. 73 Chris HB9BDM ___ FlexRadio Systems

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread FireBrick
Art I'm not sure why yours is doing that. I have a different drive for almost every band. I set them so that I max at exactly a KW when using the amp. I can click through the progression of buttons on Band-HF and watch the drive change with each selection. And unless I change the drive level

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread w8ikn
Thanks, That is how mine used to operate. Can't figure out what got changed. Perhaps my database is corected, will try a new one. 73,, Art From: FireBrick w...@billnjudy.com To: w8...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 1:02:33 PM

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Tim Ellison
AWG Packet engine -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ted Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 12:56 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation What is

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread NU8Z
Interesting? I just noticed that mine is also defaulting to max power when I click through the bands and registers within a band? Mine never did that before. Another interesting point is that I have not updated my PowerSDR software in a few months. I wonder if DXLabs or DDUtil is sending the

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread Steve Nance
Mark et al., If you are running DDUtil 1.7.2 or later and have the Auto Drive feature enabled and haven't set any barefoot power settings then it's probably DDUtil setting the power to its default setting of 100 watts. You can disable this feature on the Amps tab. To see a discussion of this

[Flexradio] Flex manuals ordered at Dayton

2009-06-01 Thread Peter A Markavage
At this time, all people who ordered Flex 3000 and 5000 full color high resolution operating manuals at Dayton should have been them delivered to you by USPS. If for some reason you believed you ordered a manual and haven't received it, please drop me an e-mail, or visit my web site. Please

[Flexradio] Control PW-1 Amplifier

2009-06-01 Thread Ed Helms
I see that DDUtil says it has the ability to change the bands on the ICOM PW-1 amplifier as the 5000 changes bands. But is there a way to turn the amplifier on and off remotely? Any suggestions.. N4zvnEd ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Control PW-1 Amplifier

2009-06-01 Thread Steve Nance
Ed, There is no internal command the PW-1 understands to turn it on/off I'm aware of. I think you would have to use another piece of software and relays and or something made to switch power on/off. I know some of the guys running remote stations are doing this, but I can't advise what. 73,

Re: [Flexradio] FEX API

2009-06-01 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Simon, If you're using CAT, you may want to have a look at the CAT Dictionary that K5KDN has put together. I think he keeps the latest copy on SVN, but he could probably send you one directly if you asked nice. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 11:36 AM, Simon (HB9DRV)

Re: [Flexradio] Signals in the noise

2009-06-01 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Dave, I assume that you've already tried adjusting the AGC-T control, narrowing the filter, using the other DSP options like the Noise Reduction (NR) and the Noise Blankers (NB and NB2). The preamp should be in the Pre setting (as opposed to Off or Attn) for weak signal work. Eric Wachsmann

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Woodrick, Ed
Correction - D-STAR is NOT Proprietary. It is an open standard developed by the JARL. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:08 AM To: Jim Madden;

[Flexradio] Just received my Flex 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread N4PY2
I just received my F5K today. It arrived in fine shape and I have it all setup. I noticed a couple of things that surprised me. One in particular is I have a PC audio amp plugged into the pwr-spkr jack. This is working fine for speaker audio. But, when I plug headphones into the headphone

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Tim Ellison
OK, so proprietary was the wrong description. The original specification is in the public domain, developed by JARL as you noted. It specifies the AMBE 2020 codec. Apparently only one company has seen fit (or gone through the trouble) to develop a CODEC to fit the standard. The codec is

Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Just received my Flex 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread Tim Ellison
See my comments in-line below -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of N4PY2 Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 8:06 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Just received my Flex 5000A I just

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Woodrick, Ed
But it doesn't preclude the use of D-STAR. (and there is D-STAR data without voice) There's a number of efforts where the AMBE chip (a lot of state-of-art technology crammed into a little chip) is being used to decode and encode D-STAR signals in a manner completely consistent with the open

Re: [Flexradio] Transverters and the Flex-3000

2009-06-01 Thread EAJacobson
Marty, I believe the XVTR option for the Flex-3000 is all external, so getting a DownEast Microwave unit, with the 10 MHz reference option (A 32 board) should keep you without drift. I know some folks locally using that (with a traditional IF) on 10 GHz and no drift... 73, Ed WB0VHF At

Re: [Flexradio] vhf/uhf digital modes and repeater operation

2009-06-01 Thread Bill Tracey
One could certainly do it, but is it not the start of the path to madness? Imagine if you needed a dongle for PSK31, one for RTTY, one for WSJT etc. Personally I'd rather to see the SDR community advance the Free (as in freedom) state of the art than support solutions that are implemented

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread kr7o
Speaking of power, I was playing around with transmit profiles tonight and every time I change to a different profile the transmit power resets to 50%. Is PWRSDR supposed to do this? Can it be overridden? V1.18.0 At 12:02 PM 6/1/2009 -0500, you wrote: Art I'm not sure why yours is doing

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread Dudley Hurry
You need to Save your transmit profile after you set you desired power setting.. The output power is retained in each Transmit profile.. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ k...@vhfdx.com wrote: Speaking of power, I was playing around with transmit profiles tonight and every time I change to a different