Re: [Flexradio] =Touch-Screen_All-in-One_computer_for_Flex-3

2012-06-10 Thread Patrick Greenlee
Flex Radios could be made, through software changes in PSDR to operate from commands issued by the operator's tap dancing and belching (See Breakfast of Champions for actual wording) but although novel, it wouldn't be optimal. Sci-Fi movies and slick TV commercials make great use of clever HMI

Re: [Flexradio] =Touch-Screen_All-in-One_computer_for_Flex-3

2012-06-10 Thread Robert Costa, KB6QXM
Patrick, As your views of what PSDR is appreciated, it is not the opinion of all operators of Flex radios. As my opinion of the use of touch screens might gain some attention, the final deciding factor will be the decision of the engineering team. I think that this is a mute point. The only

[Flexradio] PSDR/FlexControl crash

2012-06-10 Thread k4elo
PSDR is crashing frequently (but not always) when I use the FlexControl to adjust the rx volume. Looks like others have had this problem but I don't see any resolution in the archives. Re-installing did not fix the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks and 73 Wayne K4ELO

[Flexradio] Remote control: looking for internet-controllable antenna switch

2012-06-10 Thread Mark Lunday
Looking for a 2 position switch for coax input, controllable via software on the PC (which I will be connected into via remote session). I am not looking for a switch at the antenna (like the excellent Array Solutions RatPak), but rather an antenna switch in the shack.with either USB

[Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m

2012-06-10 Thread Paul
My new VU5K is only putting out 10w on 2m. Has full output on 70cm. Any suggestions? Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m

2012-06-10 Thread Dan Parsons
How are you measuring the power output? What's your SWR on 2m? Dan On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Paul paul.hamra...@verizon.net wrote: My new VU5K is only putting out 10w on 2m. Has full output on 70cm. Any suggestions? Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080

Re: [Flexradio] =Touch-Screen_All-in-One_computer_for_Flex-3

2012-06-10 Thread Patrick Greenlee
Robert, Sorry if you were offended, it sure was not intended. Apparently my humor was not well taken and you mistook the meaning of my Some of us take our radio seriously... which would be you and others who apparently take radio very seriously. In my opinion maybe not as seriously as operators

Re: [Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m

2012-06-10 Thread Paul
Hi Dan, I have separate swr meters connected inline with each antenna. The swr is low 1.2:1 on 2m and 1.1:1 on 70cm Gulf Alpha EZSat antenna I'm thinking there may be something I'm overlooking Drive set to 100 on both bands during TX Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080

Re: [Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m

2012-06-10 Thread Dan Parsons
What are you using for signal generation? The TUN button? FM? SSB? Dan On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Paul paul.hamra...@verizon.net wrote: ** Hi Dan, ** ** I have separate swr meters connected inline with each antenna. The swr is low 1.2:1 on 2m and 1.1:1 on 70cm

Re: [Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m

2012-06-10 Thread Paul
FM Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 _ From: Dan Parsons [mailto:dpars...@nyip.net] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 1:46 PM To: Paul Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New VU5K only 10w out on 2m What are you using for signal generation? The

Re: [Flexradio] Remote control: looking for internet-controllableantenna switch

2012-06-10 Thread Mike WA8BXN
Mark, I use this board Velleman® K8055 USB Experiment Interface Board KitModel: K8055 | Catalog #: 277-035 From Radio shack to control relays in my shack for remote operation. THere are a couple sample programs that exercise all the board does that were sufficient for my needs so I

Re: [Flexradio] =Touch-Screen_All-in-One_computer_for_Flex-3

2012-06-10 Thread Robert Costa, KB6QXM
Patrick, I am from the school of what things can be and not what is and has been. I believe in the outlook of how can things be done more effectively. Watching current trends and improving on certain concepts. I guess it has a lot to do with an entire career in the Silicon Valley. People

[Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice

2012-06-10 Thread Kevin Whitcomb
Hi everyone, I just got my ticket a few months ago and I'm looking at buying a radio next month. I'm thinking that a 1500 will be a good start for me. Ultimately, I'd like to be able to take the rig with me on the international humanitarian missions I do (for backup communications) so size is

Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice

2012-06-10 Thread Steve Sterling
To make the 1500 do what you want, you will need to buy an amp and a tuner. The cost of those two additional items equals or exceeds the cost of a 3000, and the 3000 has a better receiver. I've seen a lot of new hams start out with a marginal setup, then get discouraged because it is hard to