Only thing to add to all the comments that have already been posted is
that the KX3 is a much better CW rig, if like me CW is your mode of choice.
On 17/09/13 18:00, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:
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Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:22:17 -0500
From: Craig Schroeder cra...@neb.rr.com
In what way is it better?
Phil
G3UGK
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From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: 18 September 2013 08:34
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; cra...@neb.rr.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR
Only thing to add to
Yesterday I got my 1500 working... But what's up with the CW?? I can't heard
the other stations when I'm transmitting. Plus my fist is all screwed up...
Can't send worth a shit. WTF!
Can't find the side tone vol.
back to the K3 and KX3 real CW machines that just work.
Looks like the 1500 will
It's more of a SBB SDR radio. I have done some 13 to 20 wpm keyboard CW with
it. IT did fine for me. Could not get It to work with a ST key.
Also works great on digital modes . I have well over a 100 countries on
digital QRP.
Rick Kd4jrx
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There is an article on electronic T/R switch in the April, 1993 issue #48 of ER
magazine that answers a lot of the questions in this thread
Dennis KØEOO
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From: Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, cra...@neb.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 18,
Sorry, wrong thread
Dennis KØEOO
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From: radio...@frontiernet.net
To: Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, cra...@neb.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:14:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR
There is an article
CW is my mode of choice and I am very happy with my Flex-3000. However,
to be fair, I don't use the internal CWX keyer. Instead I use an
external Winkeyer USB. There are a couple of advantages to this:
1) Keying speed is the same whether you are using Macros or Paddles.
2) You are not
Hi all,
Is there a USB to Firewire adapter that anyone has used successfully with a
Flex 5000? I'm trying to replace the computer in my 5000C with a mint ITX
board. The board will fit and everything else seems OK except that it has no
firewire available.
Thanks
George, NY2O
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Full break-in, automatic zero beat to match RX signal, almost zero lag
time from key down to side tone, CW decoder integral, to name a few things
that makes the KX3 a better CW rig.
Mickey N4MB
On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Phil Cragg wrote:
In what way is it better?
Phil
G3UGK
I will try my Winkeryer today... That may fix some of the problems.
Also I am using a new Dell XPS 12 with a i5 core with only 4 gigs of memory but
it has a 128 SSD hard drive.
A wise man once said nothing
On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:59 AM, George Shapow gsha...@rochester.rr.com wrote:
Hi
Nope, PSDR doesn't support that kind of set up as far as I am aware ...
but I could be wrong of course!
On 18/09/13 14:59, George Shapow wrote:
Hi all,
Is there a USB to Firewire adapter that anyone has used successfully with a
Flex 5000? I'm trying to replace the computer in my 5000C with
I'm glad I already have a KX3.
I tried to make some QSO yesterday with the 1500 but I could not.
A wise man once said nothing
On Sep 18, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Burt k1...@yahoo.com wrote:
The 1500 has a delay (latency) problem which makes it useless for CW. I sold
mine and now have a KX3
The 1500 has a delay (latency) problem which makes it useless for CW. I sold
mine and now have a KX3
Yesterday I got my 1500 working... But what's up with the CW?? I can't heard
the other stations when I'm transmitting. Plus my fist is all screwed up...
That zero lag of the KX3 is great so when I try to use the 1500 I can't send a
CQ CQ de K5SSR because of the side tone lag...
Phil
A wise man once said nothing
On Sep 18, 2013, at 8:29 AM, Mickey Baker fishflor...@gmail.com wrote:
Full break-in, automatic zero beat to match RX signal,
I love my Flex-3000 but mechanical relay on a CW rig is a terrible idea to
me.
The Flex-1500 does CW well on a tuned computer system.
If you have latency problems you will not like it.
If your computer underpowered or you can't tune your system you'll have
problems.
You are not hearing from all
You are not going to get the throughput with any USB to FW adapter.
I found this from a while ago...
http://www.hamradioscience.com/forum/discussion/22/upgrading-the-pc-inside-the-flex-5000-c/p1
The motherboard is still available, but it's not cheap. Neal Campbell, K3NC
may be able to point
NO. USB will not handle the data rate required nor the data rate handled by a
firewire..
Bob
K8MLM
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From: George Shapow gsha...@rochester.rr.com
To: radioart radio...@frontiernet.net; 'Mike' mi...@m0aws.co.uk
Cc: flexradio flexradio@flex-radio.biz; craigs
Phil :
There are likely a couple of things that need adjustment. But first off if you
are expecting
full break-in on CW from the Flex-1500 then you might as well put it up for
sale now.
Properly adjusted it will work as well (break-in wise as a semi-break-in rig
like the Ft-817)
but it
very nice write-up, michael. well done! 73, w5xz, dan
From: Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca
To: phi...@mac.com
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:56 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 on CW (was Re: Flex 3000 for DX'ing and
Phil :
I realized that I forgot to answer your question on how to adjust the Sidetone
level on CW.
To do this go to the Transmit tab (i.e. SETUP/Transmit). You will see
something called TX AF
under the heading Monitor. This controls the monitor volume for SSB and the
sidetone level
for
Your best solution would be to get a PCI or PCIe firewire board with a
known working chipset (TI, I think), and install it in an unused slot in
the motherboard.
Jim KQ6EA
On 09/18/2013 04:57 PM, k8...@aol.com wrote:
NO. USB will not handle the data rate required nor the data rate handled
Been using my Flex 1500 almost exclusively for serious QRP contesting for
several years. Life got better when I replaced an ageing HP that ran 20 per
cent CPU to an I7 stripped down PC that runs around 2 per cent with the Flex.
I either use an external Idiom Press memory keyer or setup Writelog
Hi Folks,
This post is somewhat similar to a current thread being discussed -on the
merits of purchasing the KX3 or Flex 3000.
I am somewhat committed to trying a Flex or similar SDR radio. As I
understand, the Flex 5000 is no longer being manufactured, but is still
available in some
Guys,
I hate to see so many people giving up on their Flex because of the CW
latency. It used to be really bad but recent versions of PSDR really
improved things. I can use the internal sidetone up to about 18wpm now but
I still prefer to use my outboard keyer because there's still a little bit
The wise man was not a ham?
From: Philip Townsend Lontz phi...@mac.com
To: Burt k1...@yahoo.com
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR
I'm
FlexRadio still fully supports the Flex-5000 both for repair and service.
On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM, Getzy.org da...@getzy.org wrote:
Hi Folks,
This post is somewhat similar to a current thread being discussed -on the
merits of purchasing the KX3 or Flex 3000.
I am somewhat
At 13:47 9/18/2013, Getzy.org wrote:
what was behind the decision to drop the 5000?
Flex says the chassis became unavailable except at a cost that would
have made the parts cost for the 5000A about the same as the 6500, so
dropping it was a no-brainer.
Craig at Flex says that PSDR
Dave,
I have a 5000 and love it. As for continuing support, there is NO question
that FlexRadio continues to support this model. I just had an in-warrantee
service completed in very short turnaround time. PwrSDR is supported as
evidenced by the most recent software update -- after the
The 5000 and the 3000 are great sdr radios.. I have a 5000 and love it...
You can get a used 5000 now for the price of a new 3000 and it has a
slightly better receiver, quieter fan, more antenna ports, etc. But since
the software for both is the same, the features in software are identical.
Where's the Like button for that post? Dave just stated what most Flex
users know from experience; Flex is a top notch company and they support
their products better than most companies. Before my 6700, I had a loaded
5000A; it was an amazing radio that just keeps getting better.
On Sep 18, 2013
Thank you everyone for all your great feedback and advice on the KX3 vs the
Flex-3000! You have given me a lot to think about...
In regard to the comments about using the Flex-3000 with a newer MacBook Pro or
Air, I do believe the Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter for $29 from Apple will
work.
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