Re: [Flexradio] looking for a flex control

2015-03-21 Thread Ross Stenberg
Tim, please don't do that, now the rumor mill will be rampant that Flex is going out of business! -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 8:02 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] looking for a flex control We have lots of them

Re: [Flexradio] 2014 FlexRadio Holiday Sale

2014-12-10 Thread Ross Stenberg
That is not the way the world works... -Original Message- From: Don Plunkett Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:11 PM To: 'Bret Mills' ; t...@flexradio.com Cc: 'Flex Radio' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 2014 FlexRadio Holiday Sale I agree ... it is almost embarrassing ... Don VA6FH

Re: [Flexradio] 3000 Power Out

2014-02-14 Thread Ross Stenberg
Same thing happened to me. It affects about 50% of us. -Original Message- From: Randy Pence Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 3:39 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 3000 Power Out Got It It hit me between the eyes. Thanks -- Randy Pence N4JZY

Re: [Flexradio] A deal on a Flex 5000

2014-01-26 Thread Ross Stenberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggNY41Vc5yE -Original Message- From: Burt Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:47 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] A deal on a Flex 5000

Re: [Flexradio] Interfacing VHF/UHF and Microwave Transverters to Flex5000

2014-01-11 Thread Ross Stenberg
I/m sure other would agree, nicely done and documentation is superb. -Original Message- From: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 7:51 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Interfacing VHF/UHF and Microwave Transverters to Flex5000 Here are

Re: [Flexradio] S Meter minimum

2014-01-06 Thread Ross Stenberg
There is a small plastic screw near the bottom of the meter, make sure that it is adjusted to zero with the power off. 73 Ross K9COX -Original Message- From: Bill Feldkamp Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 10:06 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] S Meter minimum Hi

Re: [Flexradio] How to unsubscribe

2013-12-22 Thread Ross Stenberg
I believe he was referring to SmartSDR for his 6700 instead of PowerSDR for the 5000 that he sold. -Original Message- From: Dave Mayfield Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:54 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] How to unsubscribe Apparently not smart enough to

Re: [Flexradio] Studio Monitor

2013-10-30 Thread Ross Stenberg
I prefer my old model Vandersteen 2Ce's along with the 2W subwoofer. 73 Ross K9COX ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] Recommendation for Neal Campbell's computer services

2013-10-19 Thread Ross Stenberg
I'm not sure that you understand the architecture of the 6500/6700 radios. All of the heavy computational functions are performed in the internal DSP of the radio. The computer is little more than the MMI (man machine interface) for the radio consisting of the display and user interface. You

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale - SF Bay Area and beyond!

2013-10-07 Thread Ross Stenberg
Stu, I'm jealous, how many Flex-6700's does one need!!! 73 Ross K9COX -Original Message- From: Stu Phillips Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 12:51 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale - SF Bay Area and beyond! Good morning! For Sale – FlexRadio 5000A *

Re: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates?

2013-06-19 Thread Ross Stenberg
I think that it perfectly reasonable to expect a shipping date for something that you ordered more than a year ago. I've been looking at all the comments from people, some saying their radios are going to ship, others just wondering if they ever will. I fall into the second category. I had

Re: [Flexradio] Owners Manual

2013-05-27 Thread Ross Stenberg
I believe most of the 5K manual was compiled by a contributor AB1DO about six years ago. They gave him a plaque in 2007. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more

2013-05-21 Thread Ross Stenberg
I'm sure that it will be added. SMOP The waterfall/panafall display is one of the best parts of the flex. As I understand, the 6000 GUI CURRENTLY as demonstrated does not have waterfall. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] The Dirty Little Secret of Firmware

2013-05-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
When the radio is available without the signatures, that will be a good sign (no pun intended). -Original Message- From: Neal Campbell Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:53 PM To: l...@highnoonfilm.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The Dirty Little Secret of

[Flexradio] Flex 5000 EOL

2013-05-18 Thread Ross Stenberg
RIP ___ 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: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage:

[Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up

2013-05-18 Thread Ross Stenberg
Yesterday the FlexRadio store showed the 5000 series on the list but Not For Sale if added to the cart. Today they have been taken off the list altogetherseems to be more than hearsay. http://cart.flexradio.com/FlexSeries-Radios_c_1.html

Re: [Flexradio] Help with latency

2013-03-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
Use Thunderbird, Windows Live, or one of the many web based Email programs. On 3/4/2013 4:07 AM, Nick Pugh wrote: Hi all Outlook is causing latency issues with the flex running XP Pro. Outlook causes the flex to go nuts. What has the community found out how to make flex and outlook to

Re: [Flexradio] Video interview with Greg K5JG on SDR technology and the new FLEX-6000

2013-02-22 Thread Ross Stenberg
WHAT? On 2/22/2013 4:33 AM, Burt wrote: I have no problem being heard. Who are the big three? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] education/information

2013-02-03 Thread Ross Stenberg
One nice thing about ham radio is the extensive variety of interests available. For example, many like to use AM for not only its nostalgic aspects but also the aspects of technical experimentation with home brew rigs, Class E transmitters, SDR radios, audiophile chains, etc. Others simply

Re: [Flexradio] why tha volume on headphone so poor ?

2013-01-10 Thread Ross Stenberg
WHAT?sorry, I could not resist. On 1/10/2013 5:23 PM, paim wrote: since min require for the 5000a is 30 ohm i use the sony mdr 7506 65 ohm i use other headphone as well i do not thing the volume even on full on the mixer and on the front are strong at all however to other it may be okay

Re: [Flexradio] Noise floor on 15 meters 20 db above all other bands

2013-01-07 Thread Ross Stenberg
http://www.radiosky.com/rjcentral.html On my 5000a, I compare my noise floor on 15 meters compared with all other bands. The15 meters noise floor is about 20 db higher than all other bands. Any clues? Calibration issue? It is probably Jupiter.

Re: [Flexradio] Auto Defrag from Microsoft

2012-12-08 Thread Ross Stenberg
I prefer Coke Zero and Crunchy Cheddar Jalapeno Cheetos In it's perpetual effort to add useless, unneeded features while leaving ones out that may actually do someone some good, the Coke-drinking, Cheeto-munching programmers at Microsoft have added a utility that automatically defragments your

Re: [Flexradio] New PC components for a 1500?

2012-11-18 Thread Ross Stenberg
In general, you would be hard pressed to buy a modern PC today that would not run the 1500 in spite of the naysayers. I would add that the graphics requirements foe PowerSDR are low and I have noticed absolutely no difference between standard on board graphics and a good PCIe card. On

Re: [Flexradio] unsubscribe

2012-11-02 Thread Ross Stenberg
OK On 11/2/2012 12:44 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: unsubscribe ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] ICOM 7800?

2012-09-10 Thread Ross Stenberg
Just sex appeal. On 9/10/2012 4:35 PM, Darryl Wagoner wrote: Greetings, I got my Flex 3000 about a month ago. From what I see, the ICOM 7800 doesn't really have any features that the 3000 doesn't have that is worth $10,000, plus the 3000 has a lot of features that I didn't see on the 7800.

Re: [Flexradio] Lots of lightly used Flex Radios for sale.

2012-08-23 Thread Ross Stenberg
I have taken up pool because of Prince Harry. Some of us will be able to operate our Flex 5000 (and other models) long after the naysayers are pushing up daisys. Old tech isn't bad tech if it meets the requirements. I didn't give up swimming because I'm not up there with the most recent

Re: [Flexradio] Pecker anyone ?

2012-08-23 Thread Ross Stenberg
There you go again using words that I have to look up. Is a single entendres half bad? On 8/23/2012 8:26 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: OK. I think that is enough with the double entendres, folks. Lets keep it G rated, please. ___ FlexRadio

Re: [Flexradio] FOR SALE: FLEX-5000A (with RX2, ATU FlexControl Knob) and Desktop PC

2012-08-21 Thread Ross Stenberg
Many of the flex owners tend to like new technology so in my opinion you are just seeing those that like the bleeding edge. I would not read too much into it given the nature of the beast. The 3000 and 5000 are great radios, however technology marches on. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 88, Issue 9

2012-08-09 Thread Ross Stenberg
No, they have all sold their legacy flex radios. On 8/9/2012 5:48 PM, vk...@bigpond.com wrote: What's happened to all the activity? Have people moved to another reflector? Sent from my HTC ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Power Button

2012-07-08 Thread Ross Stenberg
It is a momentary contact switch and the panel clearance hole is very close. I had to slightly loosen the front panel and shift it a small amount to prevent it from sticking. -Original Message- From: Mike - KM0T Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 8:46 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] EMF/ RFI from Electric Radiant Undertile heaters

2012-06-07 Thread Ross Stenberg
Must be nice to have indoor plumbing and a warm seat. ___ 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/

Re: [Flexradio] Audio question...

2012-06-06 Thread Ross Stenberg
One would hope that all of the default parameters would be such that a simple mic gain adjustment to allow for different microphones and voice levels would be sufficient. On 6/6/2012 6:30 PM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: I wish I would have seen this before I spent all the time I did

Re: [Flexradio] Question while waiting

2012-05-31 Thread Ross Stenberg
Prior to responding we need to know how to reach you :^) -Original Message- From: Lester Veenstra Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:33 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Question while waiting Question while waiting in a new Flex 5000 What provisions does it have to

Re: [Flexradio] Mailing List Down?

2012-05-29 Thread Ross Stenberg
It's down and so is my phone...will give you a call. On 5/29/2012 7:26 AM, TM wrote: Just wondering if the list is down? Or, did we use up all the known FlexTrons in the universe discussing the new radios? :) 73, Tom K1FR ___ FlexRadio Systems

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

Re: [Flexradio] Game changing

2012-05-23 Thread Ross Stenberg
On the bright side that is lower than the on sale price listed on their store which I don't understand. On 5/23/2012 6:52 AM, bearcreekcatt...@juno.com wrote: Let's see it this post makes it, or winds up on the cutting room floor. My dealings with Flex Radio's Tim Ellison have come to a

Re: [Flexradio] Apology

2012-05-23 Thread Ross Stenberg
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.

Re: [Flexradio] Is the 6700 full duplex

2012-05-21 Thread Ross Stenberg
Dolby Surround 7.1 Will there be easy shortcuts to manage audio routing to any of the audio outputs (spkr, either side of the phones or both and if i have 6 panadapters showing how does one select which two are providing the audio? ___ FlexRadio

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000a for sale

2012-05-18 Thread Ross Stenberg
Isn't technology great! Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000a for sale My Flex 5000a + RX2 + ATU is for sale. $3100. Perfect condition. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Power On\Off Issue

2012-05-13 Thread Ross Stenberg
Perhaps not related, but my switch power switch does not always make good contact. The button used to stick and I had to reposition the front panel ever so slightly and it still acts up at times. Sometimes I can see the LED sputtering from poor contact. It is not the most reliable switch. On

Re: [Flexradio] Real Radios

2012-04-30 Thread Ross Stenberg
Memories, my first network experience was with coax based Ethernet cards from Artisoft using Lantastic before Microsoft even offered networking in Win 3.1. Worked very well at the time except when someone would unplug one of the cables or the terminator. A world with SDN informed by an AI

Re: [Flexradio] Are these Microsoft Net framework updates ok to do?

2012-04-25 Thread Ross Stenberg
For what it is worth (nothing) I have let every Microsoft update install automatically for the last decade for every operating system up to Win7 64bit without any issues whatsoever in spite of common wisdom. The only change I ever made was to revert to the legacy firewire driver. On

Re: [Flexradio] What is causing this? RESOLVED

2012-04-11 Thread Ross Stenberg
What was the anti-malware software? -Original Message- From: Justin M. Mayrand Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:21 AM Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What is causing this? RESOLVED Forget it, I fixed it. Must have been anti-malware software - I removed it and

Re: [Flexradio] PSDR and CW Get settings

2012-03-31 Thread Ross Stenberg
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Hi, I'd like to buy some fish. Can someone tell me where the supermarket is located? No, it would be better for you to pick up a rod and reel, go out there and

Re: [Flexradio] Heros

2012-03-22 Thread Ross Stenberg
http://www.herostechnology.co.uk/pages/tiny_SCR_preselector.html Can someone explain the HEROS tab which showed up in PSDR 2.3.5.. I have no clue what it does. Thanks ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Query to the user group

2012-03-19 Thread Ross Stenberg
.Or to make me a margarita and cheeseburger on a warm calm sunny day. And/or an option to park the antenna and then activate external relays to lower a telescoping tower if the average wind speed exceeds, say, 30 (or x) MPH? ___ FlexRadio

Re: [Flexradio] Damage control - designed for AM ?

2012-02-29 Thread Ross Stenberg
SMOP Of course. And I'm not interested in making it into any kind of issue, either. It just goes to show how sensitive people can be to the way things are phrased, and how statements get repeated down the chain. (even out of context) I agree completely and will repeat that Flex rigs work

Re: [Flexradio] Unusual Issue

2012-02-27 Thread Ross Stenberg
Lest not forget about those of use that use their SDR computer for a multitude of uses including internet access and allow every automatic update that do not experience any problems. I believe that we are the silent majority. Since I have chosen to have separate computers for my 5000A, 3000

Re: [Flexradio] New Release

2012-02-26 Thread Ross Stenberg
I like this. ___ 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: http://kc.flexradio.com/

Re: [Flexradio] New Release

2012-02-24 Thread Ross Stenberg
I would suggest that they adopt the Xbox 360 Kinect interface for motion sensing and voice control of all PowerSDR functions. Support for a new wireless Flex Control device identical to the Nintendo Wii. Now you can work that 20-meter pileup and take a few inches off that gut at the same

Re: [Flexradio] New release

2012-02-23 Thread Ross Stenberg
FlexRadio Systems press releases and other related comments may contain forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such

Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band

2012-02-15 Thread Ross Stenberg
Perhaps the intention is more along these lines http://doodlelabs.com/products-and-services/militaryfederal-bands/440-510-mhz-dl475.html On 2/15/2012 2:55 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: 1 watt maximum EIRP. Big deal. Not too exciting news. I am glad to hear that we have some Medium Frequency

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

2012-02-14 Thread Ross Stenberg
Use RX2 In and then you can receive on both simultaneously if you also have a transmit antenna on your main receiver via ANT 1,2 or 3.. On 2/13/2012 6:54 PM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: 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

Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner

2012-02-08 Thread Ross Stenberg
What is a few kHz among friends, most of us are not perfectly balanced anyway. All you have to do is change the DDS IF in Setup to a lower value than the default of 9kHz. For the FLEX-1500, 4.5 kHz works well. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Small cheap mono amp to drive speakers?

2012-01-29 Thread Ross Stenberg
http://ordercaraudio.com/Pyle-Home-PCA1-30Watt-Stereo-Mini/A/B0012KZNP4.htm 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 ___

Re: [Flexradio] FlexMemory v2.0.1 ??

2012-01-17 Thread Ross Stenberg
Google is your friend: http://rnaconsultingservices.com/downloads/FlexMemory/FlexMemoryUserManual.pdf On 1/17/2012 9:29 AM, W1JCW wrote: What is FlexMemory v2.0.1 ?? This is my 2nd email as I didn't receive any replies with my first query ?? John

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 Power Output

2012-01-09 Thread Ross Stenberg
Interesting results Ed. Were the power readings taken with the PowerSDR meter? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] Normal Mode, Safe Mode 1

2012-01-09 Thread Ross Stenberg
You are normal with normal. On 1/9/2012 3:38 PM, Steven Hess wrote: Is Safe Mode 1 still the recommended mode of operation? I have been running in the Normal mode for months with apparently no ill effects. I don't remember if I set it to this mode or if it was automatically selected. PSDR

Re: [Flexradio] Popping sound

2012-01-08 Thread Ross Stenberg
Could be the ugly return of The Grunge On 1/8/2012 1:03 PM, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote: I'm getting a popping sound on ssb receive. It only happens on the peaks with strong signals. Tried different agc settings and different phone rx buffer sizes - no effect. Running 2.2.3 on a Neal Windows 7/64

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Re: Transmit spikes - continuing problem

2012-01-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
Noisy PTT button on the hand mic? Keep the wife, cancel the K3, enjoy the Flex. On 1/4/2012 7:37 AM, W2BLC wrote: I have found something that stops the spike: I have set the transmit delay to 70. There does not appear to be a spike using that setting. Comments? Thanks, Bill W2BLC

Re: [Flexradio] Read This Please!

2012-01-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
If you have not enabled Cloud Print in Chrome options then you will never have a problem. On 1/4/2012 8:48 AM, Michael Walker wrote: I have used Chrome for years and I have never seen DPCs spike enough for me to go looking for them. In fact I like chrome as it is multi-processor aware and

Re: [Flexradio] XMIT spike problem

2012-01-03 Thread Ross Stenberg
Divorce her and buy a K3. Return the Flex. On 1/3/2012 6:42 PM, W2BLC wrote: I have either already tried the suggestions or have this evening - to no avail. I spent some time in removing the 3000 from its new home on my radio desk an placed it on a stool well away from everything else. Ran

Re: [Flexradio] {SPAM?} Re: Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

2012-01-02 Thread Ross Stenberg
Ever wonder what everyone is talking or texting about when on their cellphones while driving, shopping, eating, walking, checking out or in, and generally every other daily activity even when with others? What is so important? On 1/2/2012 4:57 PM, Steven Hess wrote: I have to add my LOL

Re: [Flexradio] Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

2011-12-30 Thread Ross Stenberg
Hmmm, I wonder??? It's amazing how well the noise cancelling works as the XYL can be talking on the telephone or listening to a radio or TV in the same small room and I don't hear her. The noise cancelling works even without the headphones plugged into the radio :)

Re: [Flexradio] Genesis radio software (SDR1000 obsolete?)

2011-12-30 Thread Ross Stenberg
Why not squabble...they are in Iowa! Many would say that the SDR-5000 is obsolete since it is not a DDC type with an FPGA , but heck, what hi-tech thing is not after you buy it? -Original Message- From: William H. Fite Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 2:32 PM To: Edwin Marzan Cc:

Re: [Flexradio] Boise Headsets?

2011-12-29 Thread Ross Stenberg
cancelling or canceling? -Original Message- From: Ron Feltman Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 6:57 PM To: jack.nel...@mindspring.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Boise Headsets? Bose noise cancelling headsets! If Americans ever allow banks to control the

Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

2011-12-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
Bob's Wally world $400 special that he recently mentioned (AMD Athlon II X4 Quad-Core 645 processor 3.1GHz, 2MB Cache) runs nicely for him on a 220 watt PS. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

2011-12-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
AM, Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net mailto:ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote: Bob's Wally world $400 special that he recently mentioned (AMD Athlon II X4 Quad-Core 645 processor 3.1GHz, 2MB Cache) runs nicely for him on a 220 watt PS

Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

2011-12-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
Bob's comments about his new computer prompted me to send this Email that I wrote a few weeks ago and never sent. I should note that I have been preaching simple AMD quad core computers since purchasing a $400 machine at Staples over six months ago that has been working flawlessly for me. I

Re: [Flexradio] Touch screen

2011-12-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
If you are referring to the HP touchpad then I believe they pulled it off the market because they can't compete with the iPad and it's army of apps. Software rules. I use my iPad remotely with PWRSDR as a touchpad and while being cool...not all that practical. -Original Message-

Re: [Flexradio] New toys - was AMD chip

2011-12-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
Next thing you someone is going to put in a box with embedded processors and a display in the front full of knobs and switches and name it a K radio. I LOVE THIS THING! I hope Flex can find a way to incorporate it into their future plans - it definitely enhances PowerSDR.

Re: [Flexradio] got it working again...

2011-12-17 Thread Ross Stenberg
I would recommend that you sell it or return it if you can and use a radio with good AM detection that does not need a computer. Good luck to you and Merry Christmas. 73 On 12/17/2011 7:51 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: I do not understand why when you remove something, it leaves all kinds

Re: [Flexradio] grunge on rx audio..

2011-12-16 Thread Ross Stenberg
Perhaps this controlled carrier modulated transmitter would be a good mate the the SDR-5000. It is limited to 100% modulation. Would not cover all ham HF bands however. http://www.transmitter.be/con-419f2.html ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Is the a Flex counterculture?

2011-12-15 Thread Ross Stenberg
I hear many cultured hams late night on 75m. Ham radio itself is a counter culture. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] grunge on rx audio..

2011-12-14 Thread Ross Stenberg
Interesting, I was under the impression that most modern AM transmitters for the BCB were class-D and Class-E type but I don't know for sure. On 12/14/2011 9:47 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: I think that is it. I was listening to guys with very strong signals running class E rigs and it was

Re: [Flexradio] New Flex 3000 and firewire card.

2011-12-13 Thread Ross Stenberg
I can understand Flex's frustration with this. I have a PCI and PCIe card both purported to not work correctly on their list and have not had problems with either of them. Go figure, there are obviously many variables. After all, what are standards for :^) On 12/13/2011 9:18 AM, Tim Ellison,

Re: [Flexradio] Troubleshooting

2011-12-11 Thread Ross Stenberg
I think that the very first rules of trouble shooting should be: 1) Turn it off...Turn it on (please don't take that literally...a reboot may be in order) 2) Look in the mirror (same applies) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

2011-12-11 Thread Ross Stenberg
Clay, Amen! ___ 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: http://kc.flexradio.com/

Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

2011-12-08 Thread Ross Stenberg
I think that Burt wins the award for brevity. On 12/8/2011 11:09 AM, Burt wrote: No keep going, I am one of your greatest fans Burt Brevity is the soul of wit-Shakespeare If you are too big for a small job, you are too small for a big job. ___

Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

2011-12-07 Thread Ross Stenberg
WHAT!! SAY AGAIN!! EXCUSE ME! I too am annoyed by ambient noise, especially fans.. ALL fans make noise, some just less than others.. Once you have your other ambient noise sources quieted down enough in the shack then the 5K's fan is very noticeable. Here's my tale...

Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

2011-12-07 Thread Ross Stenberg
Sounds kind of noisy to me (pun intended) Well I really don't like headphones for one, and more importantly they make it hard to listen to 4 or 5 radios at one time. And a key to listening to that many radios at one time is having the ability to spatially orientate the various audio sources,

Re: [Flexradio] Question about multiple OS of the same kind....

2011-12-06 Thread Ross Stenberg
GBoost does a nice job of doing most of what you ask for on demand. It will even shut down your browser and Email if it is running when it's enabled. Frankly the the only difference I note on my not so special store bought PC is a a few percentage points of CPU usagesay from 10% usage to

Re: [Flexradio] Question about multiple OS of the same kind....

2011-12-06 Thread Ross Stenberg
I don't bother with Gboost because as my post noted the PC runs flawlessly either way, and yes I Email and surf while using the radio. On 12/6/2011 9:20 AM, William H. Fite wrote: GBoost will do exactly what it says it will do. The problem is that when you are checking an email while working

Re: [Flexradio] Fast PC

2011-12-05 Thread Ross Stenberg
A real man's PC does not care how it's booted up. It does not care about no stinking programs! (Blazing Saddles) On 12/5/2011 1:45 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Anyone with enough knowledge and money can build a fast pc, as described. The only issue is how much ka ching that PC cost you to

Re: [Flexradio] Can you explain this twin killing

2011-12-05 Thread Ross Stenberg
As Sarah said I'll bring the rope! On 12/5/2011 5:08 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: Yes, I see this link. But the VIMEO video has limited availability to the general population. It would be better if a correction or update be offered in the same format as it was originally presented; In this

Re: [Flexradio] Flex jacket

2011-12-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
The most effective word of mouth advertizing of Flex is best done on the radio. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:

Re: [Flexradio] Echo - long story

2011-12-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
You need this http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOMINATOR-MODULATOR-GALAXY-929-939-949-959-979-MORE-/320558296768?_trksid=p4340.m444_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D14%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4660074926709925544 On 12/4/2011 11:57 AM, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote:

Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

2011-12-04 Thread Ross Stenberg
It is easy to tell who is bored with football. ___ 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

Re: [Flexradio] trade for Flex

2011-12-03 Thread Ross Stenberg
I was going to ask with all due respect why would anyone have two FTX9000's that is not a contester! I looked you up on QRZ and now I understand. More power to you. I heard Art Bell on the other day with his and he described it as eye candy or radio sexsomething like that. On 12/2/2011

Re: [Flexradio] Can you explain this twin killing

2011-12-03 Thread Ross Stenberg
Don't forget the first rule of trouble shooting, Turn it off-Turn it on. On 12/3/2011 2:59 PM, Burt wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVBjHTKQRv4 Pardon my extra emotion during the video, but I had a lapse of love for my Flex. Sanity returned once I recalled the panadapter even if it was

Re: [Flexradio] Can you explain this twin killing

2011-12-03 Thread Ross Stenberg
How about the infamous reset data base routine? By the way Burt, been watching some of your videos on YouTube. I really enjoyed the one on the Hy-Tower. Very interesting...keep it up. I would expect the Hy-Tower to do well on 80m DX. On 12/3/2011 3:28 PM, Burt wrote: I turned it off, I

Re: [Flexradio] Yeasu microphone

2011-12-02 Thread Ross Stenberg
For the mic connector on Heathkit DX-100 I just cut the pin off of a PL259 and put a solder blob in it place and screwed it on. Also works on old VTVM's. There was enough RF on the D-104 that the cat would not touch it. On 12/2/2011 4:47 PM, Lee Mushel wrote: You know, Ross, when I first

Re: [Flexradio] Yeasu microphone

2011-12-01 Thread Ross Stenberg
I believe so. I'm only sure of the Yaesu mic on the more recent models. Look at page 4 of the 5000 manual for detailed pin-out information. Just looked...it is compatible. On 12/1/2011 12:12 PM, Robert KB6QXM wrote: I have an yaesu mh-1 b8 microphone from my 757gx2. Is this microphone also

Re: [Flexradio] Three Years of Fun

2011-11-27 Thread Ross Stenberg
The only appliance I have without knobs is the Kinect for my Xbox 360, I wave my hands and talk to it. On 11/27/2011 9:01 AM, Bill Marvin wrote: Hi Steve. Good stuff! I've had my 5000A for almost three years. I have operated it remotely from all over the country. Enjoyed every minute. I

Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

2011-11-26 Thread Ross Stenberg
With all due respect, most (not all if you look hard enough) current desktop computers on the market today exceed those requirements. On 11/25/2011 9:27 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: I don't think Passmark scores play such a large role in the decision point. Personally, the minimum system I would

Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

2011-11-26 Thread Ross Stenberg
I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business for me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few things, run a CD that configures everything) but now I find that just buying a PC on sale or one that is not necessarily the latest and greatest is more cost

Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

2011-11-26 Thread Ross Stenberg
Writer's remorse, a better analogy would have been about as difficult as adding RX2 to my SDR-5000 :^) On 11/26/2011 8:58 AM, Ross Stenberg wrote: I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business for me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few things, run

Re: [Flexradio] Worst case scenario

2011-11-24 Thread Ross Stenberg
Just another thing to be thankful for. On 11/24/2011 1:31 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: Why is it we always go for the worst outcome first? I have been building and testing a computer today and everything was going smoothly until it just turned off. Would not power up no matter what! So, I unplug

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and USB 3.0?

2011-11-20 Thread Ross Stenberg
Just curious Peter, why are you so against 1394? I know that it will not be around forever, but not much is when it comes to the world of computing. It serves its purpose now, however. 73 Ross K9COX On 11/20/2011 5:41 PM, Peter G. Viscarola wrote: quote Right now we can upgrade the Flex

Re: [Flexradio] Overclocking Utilities Warning

2011-11-19 Thread Ross Stenberg
You also get the benefit of more heat in the shack on a cold day. I was much into overclocking but, as the years went by, I decided it wasn't worth the effort because all you really get out of it is bragging rights on the forums. ___ FlexRadio

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