[Flexradio] RemAUD PTT with SmartSDR Help
I'm trying to get the PTT function of RemAud (Remote Audio app by DF3CB) to actually work with SmartSDR for remote operations. No problem getting the RemAud client and servers installed on their respective computers and talking via port 4000. No problem connecting and configuring the audio through DAX-- audio is being passed when I connect up. RemAud server (that runs on the SmartSDR host CPU) uses either DTR or RTS for PTT function. From the remote client, I can toggle PTT, and the server acknowledges. Should be a straight forward SmartSDR CAT setup according to the manual. Add Port; port protocol PTT; port type Serial; Serial Port: FlexVSP (set up with a com114-com14) pair; vfo slice A; tell it to use RTS in both SmartSDR Cat and the RemAud server); change polarity if it is backwards; auto switch tx slice enabled. But it don't work. RemAud indicates it connects successfully to the com port. I've tried using both RTS and DTR, including making both active (both RemAud and SmartSDR CAT can use either). HELP-- has anyone made RemAud work with SmartSDR? I had no trouble using it with PowerSDR & DDUtil. Thanks in advance for any help Steve WA7DUH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] Maestro WiFi
Received a Maestro today. Is the Wi-Fi module talked about in the ads a separate accessory that must be purchased and installed, or something that must be initiated? When I plug in the provided 12vdc adapter, a wi-fi page comes up and says to select a wi-fi network, but none are ever listed. We have plenty of wi-fi signal here, so it suggests there is no wi-fi receiver in it. Maybe I gotta buy a wi-fi usb dongle and plug it in? or?? 73 Steve WA7DUH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows-10
A friend, Jim Gillespi, K3DCC, said he has been successful. He may be a member of this list and weigh in. Steve WA7DUH On 4/8/2015 9:11 AM, Lloyd Berg N9LB wrote: Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows 10 Technical Preview? If so, please share the results with us. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] 5000a remote operation - Audio to PowerSDR issue
Hi Dan-- what are you using to route the audio to/from skype and the VAC1 port? You must use some external software like Virtual Audio Cable (v12). Steve WA7DUH On 11/23/2014 9:01 AM, Dan Scott wrote: Hi, I have setup my Flex5000a setup for remote operation (kind-of) using Team Viewer and Skype. Almost everything is working great other than getting my voice from Skype through the VAC and into the radio. What is working: - controlling the radio via TeamViewer from the iPad - listening to audio from the iPad (or iPhone) - on Skype I can see that my voice is making it from the iPad to the computer, but for some reason the voice is not making it though the VAC to the PowerSDR. I am wondering if someone has run across this in their setup and can point me towards a resolution. I am planning is to use the iPad to control the radio and the iPhone for audio. From the little I have been messing with it, this seems simply operation. Skype does some white noise filtering which might be an issue and in the future I may look at one of the other programs to replace it. For now I want to get this configuration working prior to moving on. (i.e. one step at a time). Thanks and 73, Dan - w0ro ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] Sherwood Engineering Rates Flex 6700
I was arguing with a friend who was certain his Icom rig's receiver was far superior to any Flex or Elecraft-- so I showed him the Sherwood Engineering receiver test data webpage (http://www.sherweng.com/table.html) I was pleased to see they have now tested a Flex 6700, and it sits proudly at the top of the list above the Hilberling Steve WA7DUH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR
The voice thing is available-- it is Ray K9DUR's Voice Keyer. No cost. Developed specifically as a PSDR add-on. Modular add-on's instead of built-in apps are usually better in my book because they provide choice of tools, instead of locking in a specific solution. Ray's Voice Keyer, you record the CQ call or whatever using PSDR's built-in WAV recording features. It records exactly the same audio chain (mic, equalizer, compressor, etc) that you have normally, so it sounds exactly like you are live. I always clean up my files to pull spaces, stutters and grunts that seem to emanate from my mouth when speaking hi hi. Then go into Ray's Voice Keyer and tell it what files to use for each button. The Voice Keyer has 8 or 10 buttons in a slim strip that I dock along the top of my screen with PSDR just below it. Of course you can custom label each button when you set the audio file link for each button. Any of the audio files can be initiated with the buttons, with keystrokes (like N1MM) or a timer. Yes, it hits the PTT and all that. Check it out. http://k9dur.rnaconsultingservices.com/voice_keyer.html Steve WA7DUH On 9/17/2014 11:46 AM, John Kramer wrote: Oh, I forgot to add to the voice recordings. In addition to the quick memory bank, and auto TX/RX of recordings, it would also be good to have a user defined replay facility. So for example choose your CQ recording, and then have it key up on it’s own, play the recording, go to RX, then wait xx seconds, before playing the recording again, over and over until the operator intervenes. Similar to how most current K/I/Y radio’s work 73 John, ZS5J also C91J Hi Steve Yes, the current iteration of PowerSDR is mature and a fantastic interface to legacy radio’s. There are no bugs that I have found….HOWEVER… I think there are some features that would be nice to have in PSDR. Not critical, but would be awesome to have. 1. Voice recordings - for personal choice, I take my Flex-3000 on regular DXpeditions to Mozambique. I yearn for the facility of being able to have several recordings (not just one), like a quick memory bank of 10 right on the front panel, so you don’t have to dig in sub-menus to find it, where I can select a recording, and with the push of only one corresponding button next to the recording of choice, have the radio key itself up, send the recording, and return to RX all on it’s own. The current system where you have to push the PTT, push the play button, and release the PTT seems a bit archaic. 2. Working a pileup on CW, I find it quite awkward to adjust CW speed on the fly. Yes, it can be done through the FlexControl (if you have one). But I would like to see another method. When working a large pileup, the stations come in at different speeds. It is cordial to adjust your speed to the station calling you. It can be time consuming to grab the slider and try to get to the correct speed. Possibly having 4 small boxes, where the speed can be user defined at say 20 25 30 35 wpm. Then all it would require is just a click of the appropriate box to QRS to work a slow operator. There are a few more much needed features that would be awesome to have, but I have forgotten what they were. But as far as bugs - yes it’s currently very stable. 73 John, ZS5J and C91J On 17 Sep 2014, at 6:13 PM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote: PowerSDR is still supported. There has been no need for an update is all. It's a mature software package. Steven On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Stan wa2...@taconic.net wrote: Is PowerSDR no longer upgraded or supported? I have not used my Flex5000 in quite some time and expected to see an upgrade from 2.7.2 but there is none. Stan, WA2UET ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 Owner Flex-1500 and Flex-3000, FT-857D, FT-817ND, FT-450 openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector:
Re: [Flexradio] PSDR frequency calibration?
Zack-- that is way off. Mine came from Flex within a hertz, will easily stay in phase with WWV. Just thinking there might be something beyond calibration that needs repair. Anyway, that knowledgebase article has further steps for manual calibration. I don't know if they will adjust that far though. Sure worth a try. I use Method 1 in the article. That phase display is really easy to use. Reminds me of an old Gertch-Singer service monitor I used long ago. Steve WA7DUH On 6/17/2014 3:10 PM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: My 5000 is off by about .520 khz at 10Mhz and about .780 at 20Mhz. I would like to calibrate it exactly and it seems to me that there was something in the setup to do that but all I find is GeneralCalibration tab in PSDR. Tried using that tab and picked a frequency of 10.00 and used VFO-A (in DSB or AM) then clicked start but the display in PSDR (2.7.2.17146) still says 10.000.520. I looked in the Flex KB but the only reference I found to frequency calibration was this but http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50175.aspx?Keywords=calibration Am I missing something? Is there an easy way to calibrate the WWV exactly that I am overlooking in the KB? Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] Beam Steering Enhancement
Hi Ken (AC0HO): In another thread, you mentioned your success with 5K beam steering enhancement, I think you are referring to the ESC function. What antenna configuration do you use, particularly the noise sensing antenna that is hooked to RX2-in? I've tried a couple of configurations with available antennas, and haven't been able to detect even a phase shift let alone any noise or signal null and I've spent quite a bit of time moving the mouse around that ESC window. Please share any secrets you have in obtaining functionality of the tool. Thanks in advance-- Steve WA7DUH On 5/22/2014 6:38 AM, Ken Akin wrote: A late to this thread comment. I was a 5K early adopter (nothing else had been announced). I got my 5K with the second receiver, and the 5K became very impressive (to me) with the beam steering enhancement. I can hammer an on frequency noise source, very impressive. I will have to go to the 6700 to get the beam steering feature. And I know that I will get get a 6700 (or a successor) someday. But I have fire-wire and VAC working well into a dedicated PC and I do not feel the need to upgrade soon. 73 Ken AC0HO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FW: Flex-3000 remote?
It can be done, I do it occasionally, but as Rich pointed out, the screen space is very limited on the SmartPhones. I don't try to run any contests, but I do things like check into nets, etc. I use a free (non-commercial use only) version of TeamViewer, a remote screen product. TeamViewer has versions for the SmartPhones (iPhones/Pads, Galaxies, etc) as well as the PC running PowerSDR. - On the PC copy of Teamviewer, configure so it runs as a server, always on. It waits for a contact request from it's partner, a Teamviewer version running on your Smartphone. Of course, there are usernames and passwords you use to authenticate the connection. Properly configured to always answer automatically (no physical presence at the server required), you see a very very miniature remote view of the PC screen, and the ability to run the mouse around and type on a screen-based keyboard. --With Teamviewer, the view on the Smartphone can be reduced to a single screen app. That is, instead of always showing the entire remote computer's screen, you can display only PowerSDR. This brings enough resolution to navigate around to the various areas of the PowerSDR screen. Then you can zoom in on specific areas of interest. Example: Navigate over to the VFO A area of the screen, get the screen mouse into the frequency window, then bring up the on-screen keyboard. Type in the frequency of the net and tap to enter. Then navigate over to the upper left button area to activate the tuner if needed, etc. To transmit, you mouse over the MOX button, and do the tap-click routine to click it on or off. _That is your PTT switch._ --Teamviewer also handles the audio. Use the standard PowerSDR VAC connections to Teamviewer on the PC. You will need Virtual Audio Cables to do that. Same process as hooking up PowerSDR to digital mode applications. -- One other critical component to any remote operation of PowerSDR. You MUST have Steve Nance's DDUtil application running/operational. Set up the TRANSMIT TIMEOUT TIMER in DDUtil for 3 minutes (FCC rule). It has happened to me, it likely will happen to you. So wife and I are driving in Boise ID, 300 miles away from home, and I am in the passenger seat using my iphone to check into a net. I connect up fine, get on frequency, check-in. My turn comes in a roundtable and I hit the MOX and give my call and start my speal. 30 seconds in and I get network connection lost on the screen. MOX is a push on- push again for off. Last command was on-- the transmitter is locked on, but no modulation so no real power going out. When I get the connection back with Teamviewer, there on the screen is the message box from DDUtil-- Transmit Inhibited By Timeout Timer, Click To Reset. Rig is in receive and TUN is grayed out. A must have. Hope this helps Steve WA7DUH On 5/4/2014 9:06 AM, Jerry Ostermiller wrote: From: Jerry Ostermiller [mailto:j.lee.ostermil...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 9:03 AM To: 'FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz' Subject: Flex-3000 remote? Does anyone know a simple way to set up remote operations via the internet so I could operate my Flex-3000 using my Galaxy-4 cell phone? Jerry Ostermiller, N7GIV P.O. Box 383 Astoria, Oregon C: (503) 791-3161 H: (503) 325-8162 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5K and VAC
Word I've heard is VAC 4.13 doesn't play well with PSDR. You need VAC version 4.12. This has happened also in the past with older versions. Some work great, others have problems. You can download 4.12 if you have bought 4.13. Just take the link you receive, and edit the URL for the 4.12 version. Good luck-- Steve WA7DUH On 4/2/2014 4:02 PM, David Edwards wrote: Using the Flex 5K, PSDR 2.7.2. Using VAC 4.13, WIN7 64 bit CW Skimmer and MMTTY. Things work fine for a while then I change bands or some other minor adjustment and the dreaded Whoops something went wrong with the audio. Sad part is there are only a few thing to change and nothing works to get it going again Any have similar issues? thanks de ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] CW jack input on the Flex 5000
I think they are referring to an external KEY (ex. Bencher), not external keyer. If you are using an external paddle key, it goes to the tip, sleeve and ring. Straight key, Vibraplex, or external electronic keyer just uses tip and sleeve. Gotta fix the settings in Setup for straight key. I use an external keyer, not the Flex internal iambic keyer, so I just hook output of keyer to the tip and sleeve (I think). Writing this from memory (I should check to be sure for you). I haven't liked any of my rig's internal keyers (Kenwood, Icom, Flex) as you had to fiddle to much to change speed and such. My trusty HamGadgets keyer fits perfect under the video monitor screen, big knob right there when I need to slow down or speed up. Using the Flex internal keyer, gotta grab the mouse, point click, point click, point click just to slow down for a guy. Give me carpal tunnel . all that ... The Icom, keyer speed was down like 3 button menu pushes, hold this for 2 seconds, but not 1 or 4 seconds, then click this other thing, twist a knob through menus Don't want a knob for anything else though. Just give me a good mouse and keyboard and my Flex. Steve WA7DUH On 3/30/2014 10:36 AM, David Umbaugh wrote: Guys, I don’t understand why Flex 5000 manual says that, when t using an external keyer, the “ring” connection of the stereo quarter inch plug is used, as well as the “tip” and the “sleeve.,” while for a straight key the “ring is not connected. Don’t all external keyers just have two conductor outputs, mimicking a straight key? And, I assume when using an external keyed, “iambic” is NOT checked. Can someone explain the cabling from an external keyed to the Flex 5000, and why it is so? Thanks, Dave WA8JNM ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 or 5000 Remote operation assistance
Mathew-- using Skype for the audio portion of remote operations is pretty easy. Think of it this way-- you treat the Flex as if it is another person (account) to Skype, and PowerSDR as the speaker and microphone instead of the host computer's speaker and microphone. a. As in all remote audio solutions, you will need virtual audio cables, software that connects the audio in and out of the Flex to Skype. This link http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50230.aspx talks about the 3rd party software most of us use, although this software is now in version 12 I think and the article talks about version 4. The article is still relevant. Note: there is a trial version-- don't use this as it will overlay advertising audio on your transmitted signal! Note 2: you will need this virtual audio cable software to interface with any of the digital-mode programs as well. b. Load Skype software onto your host Flex computer and create a separate skype account for your Flex. I use my call (WA7DUH-Flex). Set up Skype so it starts with the computer startup (toolsOptionsGeneral). Also so Skype will only answer those that are in it's contact list and automatically answers when called (toolsOptionsPrivacy). Go ahead and hook Skype on your host to your computer speaker and microphone temporarily, establish you normal Skype account in this new account contact list, etc. That is-- make sure Skype is fully working person to person and automatically answering, etc. before attaching audio to the Flex. c. With PowerSDR running-- On the Flex host computer's Skype, go to the audio settings (toolsOptionsGeneralAudio). Change Skype's audio input from the computer microphone to Audio Out or whatever you named the audio out channel as discussed in the Knowledgebase article. Change Skype's audio out from the computer speaker to Audio In or whatever you named the audio input channel as discussed in the Knowledgebase article. d. In PowerSDR VAC audio setup (SetupaudioVAC) make sure PowerSDR is also attached to the appropriate virtual audio cable channels, and set the audio out to about -20db and the audio in to about -6db. Also on this audio setup page, I set Allow PTT to override/bypass VAC for phone and Auto Enable must be off. Call your Flex Skype account from your remote computer(s). You should have audio remote. Adjust audio levels in PowerSDR (SetupAudioVAC) from the starting levels recommended in d. above to suit your particular configuration. You can also manipulate the audio a bit within the Skype remote computer. IMPORTANT CAVEAT-- using Skype for the remote audio has some funky results. Skype has very complex algorithms to cancel echo and background noise. It reacts poorly to normal HF static, trying to cancel it etc. This results in audio level pumping and such. I have Skype always attached to my PowerSDR as a backup/alternate and for my friends to listen, but I have moved to RemAUD. But I used Skype exclusively for 3 years, and the setup is much easier. RemAUD requires router forwarding setups, firewall setups, etc. to get to work, but is designed specifically for remote communications audio. Good luck-- I probably missed some important steps so if you get stuck come back to the list for help. Steve WA7DUH Remoting as a snowbird in Lake Havasu AZ On 2/27/2014 8:08 AM, hmattc...@juno.com wrote: from: Matthew-KJ4TN I am trying to access my Flex-3000 remotely. I am using TeamViewer to access myrig, and am trying to use Skype for XMIT and Audio. What would be the best way toconnect Skype up to the Flex radio to be able to listen and XMIT through my remotelaptop? Thanks for any tips you would give me. Matthew-KJ4TN ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Fex-3000 noise floor
Matthew-- no, not normal. Mine has a noise baseline around -135dbm, which doesn't move the needle much. Try putting a 50 ohm dummy load on it. It may clear up. Steve WA7DUH On 1/4/2014 3:46 PM, hmattc...@juno.com wrote: Flex-3000 (ssb). Is it normal to have a S3 noise level when the antenna is disconnected from the radio? Thanks for any input on this subject. I always thought that the S meter should drop to 0. Matthew-KJ4TN ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] CAT PTT control avaliable COM ports
GA Craig-- I had that happen in the past. If I remember correctly, Windows OS enumerates or registers a given COM port for a given application. Sometimes those don't get cleared. The new version can't provide it as a choice, because the other application already has dibs on it. In this situation, the other app is the old version of PSDR. The solution was some tool like Sysinternals that provided the ability to kill those orphan COM port assignments. I've gotta go get some work done before this day gets away from us, but tonight I'll go look see what the specific tool was if someone else on the list hasn't responded with a solution. Steve WA7DUH On 12/21/2013 3:56 AM, Craig Hayhow wrote: I have a problem using PowerSDR (v2.7.2) on my laptop. I have setup several virtual COM port pairs using com0com but when I try to setup CAT control and PTT control, they are not in the drop down list of available COM ports? Can some one please explain why or what I am doing wrong? Under device manager, the virtual port emulators are listed, but they do not appear under Ports (COM LPT), also under properties/Device status it says; Windows cannot verify the digital signature for the drivers required for this device. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source. (Code 52) Craig VK0JJJ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Black-ATTEN: TIM
??? Did you put in the special code and see the real price not the list price? On 11/27/2013 4:12 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: These are everyday prices at our local Flex Radio dealer: www.radioworld.ca Those prices are in Canadian dollars too. Seems to me the exchange rate is favourable for U.S. Shoppers now too! I guess Flex isn't supposed to undercut their dealers, so their own sale prices don't seem like so much of a bargain. Ken On Nov 27, 2013, at 9:12 AM, hmattc...@juno.com hmattc...@juno.com wrote: Tim, You need to have a real special on Flex 1500 at $649.00 and the Flex 3000 at $1699.00. What say you Matthew-KJ4TN ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 Newbie problems Xmitwaveshape
Hi Bob-- I'm not sure anyone answered your sidetone volume problem. Simple-- the main audio slider (upper corner area) switches to being the sidetone/monitor audio level slider when you key down. So hold a long key down and adjust the slider using mouse with the other hand hi hi. Works in both sideband and cw. Its in the manual. Steve WA7DUH On 11/16/2013 2:30 PM, Robert Miles wrote: Hi folks, I am a Flex newbie and really enjoying the receive experience.. absolutely fantastic the point and shoot feature. I never thought I would prefer this interface to a rotary dial until I tried it. Struggling on transmit though. Few problems.. 1) On SSB .. I have made two qso's both in contests to guys with big beams! When I look at the spectrum in transmit, I notice three spikes in frequency, about 600 KHZ apart, constant amplitude and when I am not speaking they remain constant amplitude although the amplitude of the rest of my audio drops down. I haven't had a nice quiet QSO to ask anyone if the audio is ok and on monitor it sounds clean. Lots of contests on right now If I use the test mode with a single tone its nice and clean. When I speak it looks really weird on the spectrum and three dark lines on the waterfall! 2) On CW it's the latency thing.. horrible noticeable delay between key down and sidetone.. and no audio level control on the sidetone!.. Just not nice.. never had this latency before on any analogue rig I have owned. Someone said its been fixed.. either I have not set it up properly or they are not CW operators! Any thoughts? Cheers Bob GM4CAQ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Fldigi/PowerSDR xmit
Simple thought-- what are you using for virtual com cables? Like Com0Com? I don't see your comm port settings for that in your list. On 11/14/2013 1:34 PM, Don wrote: Johnnie, W6HTY The only thing I see different in what you have listed is that I have a check next to VSP Enable at the bottom under Cat Command for PTT. Don, kd6hq -Original Message- From: Johnnie Spotts Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 1:02 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Fldigi/PowerSDR xmit Hi All, Still cannot xmit on fldigi. here is what I am running: Flex-3000 PowerSDR 2.6.4 Fldigi 3.21.72 Fldigi set, Rig Cat PowerSdr.xml 3-50-25 devise com6 Use Cat Catcom for PTT PowerSDR Cat control Com 16 9600 none 8 1 Receive is great, but will not key the xmitter. text in Fldigi will send internal, but not key the xmitter. Help please, what am I missing. thanks, Johnnie W6HTY ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] WAV Files
Additional info (windows 7 8)-- the wave files created with the quick record and quick playback buttons on the front panel are located in %appdata%\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR vx.y.z %appdata% is a system variable that by default resolves to c:\users\username\Appdata\Roaming in windows Vista, 7 and 8. However, the wave files created on the Wave tab by default are stored in that directory you found in %homepath%\my music\powersdr. If it was empty I'd guess you haven't recorded anything initiated from the Wave tab, unless you save the recorded wavefile somewhere else. At least that is where I find them on my computers Steve WA7DUH On 10/27/2013 11:37 AM, Roger Cole wrote: Trying to locate the “wav” file that is created when I do a recording with the Flex 5000. Running Win 7 and I did find a folder under Libraries, Music, that has a folder labeled PowerSDR but nothing is in it even though I did make a recording. Thanks. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 Overdriving in Some Bands
When I set up my Flex on psk31, etc. there was a writeup on the knowledge base or wiki on how to set up for digital modes. Key point was that you left the drive at 100% and LOWERED the VAC to no more than -6db, never as high as 0db. As explained, 0 db on the ALC was where the digital audio chain flat-topped which creates copious amounts of IMD. If you set at 0db ALC, you will distort because it has no more headroom if it goes +0.1db. You won't see it on the screen meter (insufficient significant digits) but others will hear it. Also, mic gain, equalizers and other tools in the microphone audio chain are not in the VAC audio chain. Only the limiters and ALC. Straight through. Oh, one area I also had problem with IMD. Your psk31 app and the FLEX VAC input should be set at the same bit width and data rate. Otherwise your 3rd party virtual audio cable software must convert from one format to another, introducing distortion, instead of just passing the bit stream unmodified. Set up right, Flex radios have a good reputation for being pretty clean in the digital modes. Steve WA7DUH On 10/18/2013 10:59 AM, Mark Griffith wrote: Well, obviously it means 100% power, or 5 watts on this Flex-1500. My concern is, why do I get splatter at 30% power on one band, and no splatter on other bands at 100% power? As for a reference, I'm not sure what you mean. I'm asking if other Flex-1500 owners have similar problems. Mark KD0QYN On Friday, October 18, 2013 8:59 AM, Graham Haddock gra...@flexradio.com wrote: Mark: What do you think 100 percent of power means on PSK-31? What is the reference for the tests you are running? --- Graham / KE9H == On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 7:08 AM, Mark Griffith mdgriffith2...@yahoo.com wrote: Recently, I was working PSK31 on my Flex-1500 with other stations, and someone came on my frequency and announced in a not very nice way that was I a lid and splattering all over the band. I had not had any comments from anyone I had worked before, so I was a little concerned if he was right. So, I bought the PSKMETER kit and assembled it. After running it and testing my signal, sure enough, I was splattering quite a bit. This surprised me as I set my sound levels using the ALC meter was always 0db or less and yielded full output power. To better get an idea of what was going on, I setup the SDR 2.6.4 two-tone test to output two tones, 31hz apart, like 1000hz and 969hz to simulate the PSK31 signal. Using PSKMETER and a dummy load to limit stray RF signals, I tested on common PSK frequencies on all the bands. All tests were done with no VACs enabled, and just using the internal two-tone test so over driving by another software program was eliminated. Here's what I found: 80m Starts over driving above 40% power 40m Starts over driving above 30% power 30m Starts over driving above 65% power 20m Starts over driving above 85% power 17m Starts over driving above 75% power 15m No over driving at up to 100% power 12m No over driving at up to 100% power 10m Starts over driving above 35% power 6m No over driving at up to 100% power In all cases, the meter for EQ, Mic, Leveler, Lev Gain, ALC, etc never was any other value than zero. I have tried to work with FlexRadio support, and they gave me the run-a-round, saying to try this or thateven to try using the transmit filter to limit the bandwidth I am transmitting to eliminate the splatter. I would like it if they just admit that the hardware is causing the problem, but I have not received any answer to that question. I had the TX/RX board replaced last summer because of an unfortunate lightening strike. I'm wondering if this board is suspect, but they won't answer. Has anyone else seen this issue of over driving on some frequencies with the 1500? Lucky for me I use JT65 and JT9 modes most of the time now, and they are far less susceptible to splatter than PSK, and my QSOs seem to bear out that my 5 watt Flex-1500 and SkyWire antenna work pretty well. I recently made two contacts from Missouri to Western Australia, one on 20 meters and the other on 40 meters, a distance of over 10,000 miles. Mark KD0QYN ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] External keyer recommendations for 5K ?
I like my Ham Gadgets MasterKeyer. Emulates a Winkeyer also which facilitates the comm between external apps. Steve WA7DUH On 10/6/2013 11:53 AM, Jim Barber wrote: Haven't tinkered with CW much in the last 30 years or so, so I thought I'd buy a paddle and see what comes of it. I've read that hooking a paddle directly to the 5K can be a trying experience, so can anyone recommend an external keyer that works well between (for example) a Bencher paddle and the 5K? I have other rigs that are probably more plug-and-play, but since I use the 5K more than the rest combined, I'd like to give it a try first. Thanks, Jim N7CXI ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Help With RemAud
A few months back, a list member recommended RemAud (Remote Audio), a made for ham ssb remote audio and ptt software agent for remote audio and ptt tool. Better audio than Skype, Teamviewer, etc and the ability to key the ptt. (Yes, RemAud has a PTT timeout timer just in case). I finally had the time to install, but am having trouble getting the PTT function to work. I use VSPManager (thanks Steve Nance) as my virtual serial port tool. When I set it up, I used virtual ports 9-19 (created by VSPManager) to connect to DIRECTLY to the PowerSDR DTR/RTS PTT signalling. The RemAud tool only offers DTR/RTS method of PTT. RemAud has no capability of using the Kenwood style serial string commands that I use via ddUtil for FLDigi, amp control, rotor control, K9DUR's VoiceKeyer, etc. Problem: as soon as enable the CAT/PTT function in PowerSDR it throws my Flex 5K into transmit. As if it is seeing DTR and RTS always in the transmit position, irrespective of what RemAud is setting via DTR or RTS. VSPManager shows both apps (PowerSDR and RemAud) successfully connecting to their respective ports. Has anyone successfully connected the PTT function from RemAud to PowerSDR? Does VSPManager handle DTR/RTS signalling? Steve WA7DUH ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] TXOut Delay.
Steven-- I was kinda waiting to see what others thought, but haven't seen any response in 24+ hours. I have mine set at 50ms. That's a pretty reasonable time for power and antenna relays to pull in and get seated. I originally started at 100ms, but the delay was noticable-- not long, but you could kinda tell it was there. I can't tell 50ms at all, except a little on CW. I start getting faults in my amp with less than 20-25ms of transmit delay on 80 and 40 meters. 20 meters I could set it at 0ms and it never faults. Go figure. Steve WA7DUH On 8/31/2013 7:52 AM, Steven Hess wrote: I've got a SB 200 with a interface for proper keying from a modern rig to the relay installed. What should I set the TXOut delay for to make sure the relays are properly closed before I pass RF to the amplifier? I've got it set for 7 In the General Options tab of PowerSDR right now. Steven ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking for alternative SDR software for Flex 3000
Buying a 6700 that will run SmartSDR should get you that feature. Otherwise, no PSDR doesn't work that way. On 8/24/2013 8:17 AM, Mark Lunday wrote: I see in the youtube demo how the SmartSDR for 6700 keeps the spectrum fixed, and allows me to drag the receiver throughout the spectrum. I currently cannot do that with PSDR. What are my alternatives, if any? Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6603 - Release Date: 08/23/13 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] DXLab
Hi Bill-- a couple of years ago I was looking for a general logging program like you, and stumbled across DXLab. After a few spits and sputters on the learning curve, I've grown to really appreciate the application's depth of capabilities. The program is VERY modular, thus you can install (and start) only the modules necessary to accomplish a general task. I was looking for that simple logger that could consolidate years of paper logs, LoTW, logs from Digipan, FLDigi and N1MM, plus provide a reasonably simple real time logging window. Thus I started with only the DXLab's DXKeeper log keeping module. This log keeping module does much more than logging and log consolidation, but you only need to use those capabilities of interest. If you want to manage your QSL activities, track DXCC or Worked All States-- there are tabbed tools to do those things. But they don't get in the way if not of interest. At some point I realized it would be a lot easier if I tied my DXKeeper log into the Flex via CAT. Thus when real-time logging, it pulls the frequency, mode and other info from the Flex (via DDUtil and CAT commands) and pre-fills in those values. However, to make that interface required the Commander module which is the DXLab's CAT-level integrator for internal and external applications. Further down my adventure with DXLab's suite, I decided spotting might help me, so I installed the DXLab DXSpots and DXView apps. You can set up all kinds of alerts and triggers. It will ding computer chimes or email you if a DX country you need is spotted, yada yada, but so far I just use it for basic spotting and alerts. It even has a module that will turn your rotator towards DX of interest on the spotter if you want that. There are two log entry windows-- one for that rapid, real-time contest-type entry that minimizes fields and movements to the minimum, and a full log entry window that provides access to every loggable field, and there are many! Plus, you can customize generic fields if there is something more exotic that you want to log, such as equipment or SMIRK number. At least I don't recall seeing a field specifically for SMIRK number. If course it will fetch from QRZ or several other services information such as grid number, name, address, QSL instructions, etc. DXLab does provides many stock canned database queries, plus a mechanism to write your own database queries. When I started going after DXCC and WAS awards, this came in handy. Thus I would give it a B+ overall. I haven't found either a free or paid logging program that was any easier or had more features. But I haven't tried them all. The learning curve for me was pretty steep, but I had to get by some old paradigms and really learn how to utilize the tool. Oh-- one last thing-- there is a Yahoo group that supports the DXLab Suite, and the application's author Dave, AA6YQ is a very active participant. If you have a question, you get an answer, and many times it is from Dave. If there is a problem, Dave is on it quickly. And they have a great updating module called the Launcher that aids in installing, starting/stopping modules, and installing updates. It is truly just a mouse click to update a module with the latest. Hope this helps-- Steve WA7DUH On 7/5/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Tynan wrote: Hi All: I was interested in the info on DX Lab. I am looking for a simple computer logging program and wonder if DX Lab would provide that. According to the Website documentation, it does everything, but doesn't say much abt simple logging. I want to be able to enter the call, name, grid square and possibly some info on location, equipment, SMIRK number, etc. I have N1MM but it seems to be for contests only, concentrating on HF. I do use W3KM's VHF Log for VHF contests and it works great for contests but has no provision for general operating. My interest is 6 meters and above. I have no antennas for HF at this time. I do have antennas for 50 thru 3456 MHz. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks. 73, Bill Tynan, W3XO/5 EM00kd SMIRK 800 SWOT 300 PS: I am using a Flex 5000A with a 64 bit Windows 7 machine. -- From: Dave AA6YQ aa...@ambersoft.com Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 8:58 PM To: dx...@yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [dxlab] Moving DxLab from Win XP machine to Win 764 bit machine AA6YQ comments below -Original Message- From: dx...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dx...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael L. Therrien, MD Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 9:49 PM To: dx...@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [dxlab] Moving DxLab from Win XP machine to Win 7 64 bit machine Dave, Making the move between machines was a piece of cake thanks to the algorithm in the wiki article. No problems at all and relatively quick. Of more interest, however, is that DxLab Suite is a real joy with my new Flex-6700. Seamless. Been a long
Re: [Flexradio] F3k Split Operation
Hi Don-- I have a similar problem with the spotting module in my logging app. When operating traditional split (A-Rcv B-Xmit) it reports the B VFO frequency (my transmit freq), not the frequency that I am receiving (spotting) the DX on. PSDR really doesn't have a way that I can recall to have the main receive frequency attached to the B VFO and xmit frequency attached to A VFO. I can think of a kluge that should work, assuming your split is not greater than 1/2 the passband (96khz on the Flex 3000): -- Set up your receive freq in VFO- B and xmit in A. Do not turn on split. -- Turn on multi-receive. Pull down the volume slider on the VFO-A/Receive A. The balance sliders in the middle should still work. At this point you should hear the 2nd receiver slice, tuned to VFO-B in both left and right speakers or headphones. The receive slice attached to VFO-A is muted. Again, the Flex is not in Split mode so it will transmit using VFO-A. I've never operated this way, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. For my problem, I just spot manually when working split. I should also go check to see which VFO my logging program uploads to LoTW when running traditional split. I may be reporting to LoTW my VFO-B (transmit) frequency when operating split and not realize it. Steve WA7DUH On 5/27/2013 6:23 PM, Don wrote: Hi Jim, K4JAF I think you are asking why I would like to TX on VFO A. I really don't want to. I am very use to the way I use the F3k in split mode and it makes sense to me and I understand it, it's easy. I've been wanting to switch to using only one logging program for quite awhile now. So for the last couple of weeks I have been working with one that I think has a potential but has a ways to go. One of the things it does incorrectly (in my opinion) is in the logging of split operations. For instance I found that while working split cw, with the F3k's A VFO receiving and B VFO on TX, the logging program logged it as A VFO as TX and B VFO as RX. So this contact has a good chance of not being confirmed in LOTW etc So the question came about because looking thru the manual I could not see any way to change it. So I ask the original question just to make sure that I had not missed something in the manual. Please let me know if I did not answer your question. thank you and 73's Don, kd6hq -Original Message- From: Jim Cox Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:03 PM To: Don ; [FlexRadio] Subject: Re: [Flexradio] F3k Split Operation Why? Jim K4JAF -Original Message- From: Don Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 7:47 PM To: [FlexRadio] Subject: Re: [Flexradio] F3k Split Operation Doug, K4DMH Thanks your for the informaiton. If you go back to my original question you will see that I was looking for a way to make the “A” VFO the TX in split mode. That’s the difference between AB, BA and AB where these commands switch the frequency back and forth. The A/B command switches the TX VFO back and forth. If you go into split mode then press the “TX” button on VFO “A”, you will see that you are taken out of split mode. That is what makes me think that there is not a way to TX from VFO “A” in split mode. All this to get around a logging problem. Guess I’ll change logging programs. thanks and 73’s ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Its Alive, Alive! Flexradiowiki is back!
Thanks Neal-- I and surely others have really missed the Wiki. It is so handy for that how-to information. I especially missed it because I help area newbies get their Flex setup and the Wiki has some concise how-to info that is otherwise a data search and integrate project. Steve WA7DUH On 5/6/2013 3:13 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: Hi all The flexradiowiki is back up at its new host and is mostly intact. The URL gods are awaiting some registry decisions before you can access it via http://www.flexradiowiki.com so until then you can go to http://flexradiowiki.k3nc.com/ Enjoy! 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal LLC HUGE DAYTON CELEBRATION SALE!! Time to get the guaranteed setup for your SDR! Now until end-May ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PSDR 2.6.4 Problem: A VFO switches to B VFO on its own.
Reminds me of when I first got the logging/spotting program interfaced with PSDR. Using the switch to this DX'ers frequency option on the cluster/spot windows and wondering why it split, seemingly like there was a gremlin. I finally realized this software was so good, it even set up the splits for you if the DXer was spotted working split. So that split command was coming from logging/spotting program, through ddUtil and into PSDR via CAT. PSDR was doing what it was told. And it is a slick feature of the entire system. Likely something similar. Now if someone could tell me the settings to get CW-Skimmer to work. I've successfully interfaced to many different external tools via VAC, CAT and ddUtil, but but right now, it is CW-Skimmer 3, 'DUH 0. Steve WA7DUH On 4/25/2013 11:06 AM, Tim Ellison wrote: Are you connected toa CAT program? If so disconnect it and see if the behavior stops. If it does, then you know what the root cause . Tim Ellison ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
That doesn't make any sense-- the actual contact portion of the Power Pole lug is the same on the 15, 30 45 amp versions. The only substantive difference is the size of wire that can crimped in. A 15 amp lug can carry 45 amps if you can attach a suitable wire to it. Obviously, it's best to use the correct lug for your wire size, but you don't need to worry about the current carrying capability of the lug itself. If you see differences in the contact portion of the lug in either the width, length or thickness of the contact area, is there a chance you got a Chinese knockoff? Steve WA7DUH On 3/18/2013 11:54 AM, Bret Mills wrote: I have been thinking on this for the last week as I am also going to change out stuff to all Power Poles. What I see as a possible problem is on the Rig Runner are the Power Poles 45Amp or are they the thinner 30 or even 15 amp connectors? Looking at my BIG Rig Runner 8012 ALL the contacts look a lot thinner metal then are my 45 Amp contacts I have. I just pulled my RIG Runner apart and pulled a connector off and it looks like they are JUST 30 AMP. Contacts. SO for MYSELF I will NOT be using just one 45AMP Power pole but Rather two 30's instead on the Radio End unless I get a bug and try to modify my Rig Runner and replace the smaller Amperage contacts with a KNOWN value contact. 73's Bret WX7Y ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Noise blanker not working a expected
Yes-- the industry standard multi-stage OEM battery maintenance charger used in the RV industry is terrible when it goes into the float mode. Mine drove me crazy, and I found it by making a loop and hooking it into my IC-7000 on a LiPo battery and walking around. Replaced it with a better unit and it is clean as a whistle in all charge stages. Steve WA7DUH On 2/20/2013 1:02 PM, wa3...@atlanticbb.net wrote: Mark, Have the same problem here. It took months to find it as it was not always on. I started throwing breakers to isolate it. It came from the barn where the only thing running was a battery maintainance charger in the boat made by Guest. Seems when the charger was on and charging all was ok. Only when the charger reached a full charge in maintaince mode that the circuity made the moving hump that had almost a buzzing noise. It was most noticeable on 75 meters. The barn is 300feet from the shack and made of metal with the doors usualy shut. . gl Paul, wa3qpx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:04 -0600 flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Jerry Flanders) 2. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ONor really close (John Stuart) 3. Question about NB1 and NB2,not working as I expect it to (Mark Lunday) 4. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Richard Solomon) 5. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Patrick Greenlee) 6. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Richard Solomon) 7. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Brian Lloyd) 8. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (William H. Fite) 9. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2, not working as I expect it to (Bob McGwier) 10. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2, not working as I expect it to (Graham Haddock) 11. Re: DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close (Bob McGwier) 12. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2, not working as I expect it to (Bob McGwier) 13. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2,not working as I expect it to (Burt) 14. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2,not working as I expect it to (Mark Lunday) 15. Re: Question about NB1 and NB2,not working as I expect it to (Mark Lunday) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:59:33 -0500 From: Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net To: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close Message-ID: mailman.7.1361303973.9393.flexradio_flex-radio@flex-radio.biz Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I think the most important thing to remember in the Rb vs GPSDO debate is that without some other standard like a GPSDO or better to compare to or calibrate against, you never know that your Rb oscillator is actually on-freq. The LPRO-101 has an adjustment to vary its freq. How would I know that adjustment pot didn't get jostled during shipment? Lastly, since we know the early Rb units were subject to failure due to aging of the Rb tube, how would I know the one I was considering has much life remaining ? Bottom line - I would HAVE to be able to check/calibrate it, but against what primary reference? Without a GPSDO to compare the Rb to, I think buying a Rb one would be a crap-shoot. After thinking it through, I skipped the Rb step and went straight to the GPSDO. Jerry W4UK At 11:47 PM 2/18/2013, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Richard Solomon w1...@earthlink.netwrote: I also have both (two RbO's and 4 GPSDO's). I'll take the GPSDO any day. This is not a, which one is better, question. It is a question of what is the job you are trying to do. It is useful to understand the differences. Certainly the long-term stability of the GPSDO is better because the reference oscillator is always being corrected back to the correct time, i.e. long term number of cycles. But in the short term, variations in the GPS satellite geometry can cause the GPSDO to exhibit short-term frequency errors. Of course, long-term these are corrected back out but if one was comparing one would notice small short-term variations in the
Re: [Flexradio] Wide signal on JT-65HF using 1500?
Typically around -6db (that is minus, 6 db below 0 db) Steve WA7DUH On 1/30/2013 7:12 PM, Michael wrote: I have been trying to get my station set back up for digital modes. I thought I had everything about figured out and set right but I have stared working some JT-65HF and the other day I got a friendly E-mail from a guy I worked suggesting that my signal was a bit wide. I'm pretty sure I must have a setting off in PowerSDR so where should I look? Is it TX gain perhaps? What type of ALC reading should I look for with PowerSDR? Thanks and 73, W4HIJ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] why tha volume on headphone so poor ?
Originally, to get the headphone volume up on my Heil Prosets, I turned my speaker amplifier volume down, which let me turn up the main AF gain on the flex for proper headphone volume. About 14-15 is plenty on the Heils. That worked for me, but my xyl is also a frequent ham user, and she uses the TenTec headsets (better ear fit for her). They are much louder than my Heils at the same setting, so we were always changing volumes. To solve, I bought a Pyle 4 port headphone amplifier. Each port has an individual volume control. We leave the flex master volume at a single setting, and adjust our individual headphone controls to suit us. Speaker us adjusted with the speaker amp volume control. Now we can both listen on headphones when we ham together, each with our separate controls. One problem with the Pyle 4 port amplifer-- it picked up RF. I had to add .01 bypass ceramic caps on the input and to each output line, .1 bypass and .001 bypass on power input. Plus small ferrites on the power input and clamp-on ferrites on the input and each headphone cord. Also, I had to use a separate power supply (wall wart supplied with Pyle headphone amp) instead of hooking into my main 13.8 vdc buss. All to get the RF out of it. I do wish there was a stereo line out from the Flex 5000 but the available line out is only mono. Using dual receivers (or multi-receiver.) I like to separate the two audio steams to left and right ears. So I must use the headphone line out Steve WA7DUH On 1/10/2013 11:23 AM, paim wrote: is there that flex will improve the volume to the headphone ? is any one using headphone amp ?i do not use 8 ohm headphone however i try other like the sony etc . vy 73 E.P g0uut ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Strange Noise in 5K Audio Chain - Follow Up
Bob-- I am confused. Seems normal to me. Take a 100 watt audio amp. Like for your stereo. Turn the input to a low-level device that takes lots of pre-amp gain equivelent to a mic, like a phono input (or mic if it has it). Don't plug anything into it, leave it unterminated. Now turn the volume up as high as it goes! Surely, if you don't blow your speakers out, you will hear some noise. There is low level noise from power supplies and the Brownian motion of the electrons themselves. Plus with an unterminated input, you have capacitively and inductively coupled low level noise from adjacent wires or circuit board traces. Also, the pictures show the level of this noise way way down RF-wise. Essentially that picture shows the levels as if you had hooked a transmitter into a sensitive receiver, and keyed up. Actual transmit signals at 100 watts would be way way above the top of the grid. Sure, turning off the audio input stages lowers it much more, but that just shows how clean the Flex transmitter is. Steve WA7DUH On 1/8/2013 4:34 PM, Bob Kay wrote: OK, I just captured three photos that show how the noise appears on the display. Two show the no noise condition with Mic input disabled, and enabled with level set to 0 The third photo shows what happens when the Mic input is enabled, and the level is increased. The level reaches the shown amplitude once the input level is set to 40% or higher. DRIVE was set to 0 Even with DRIVE set to normal level, no output is indicated on the RF PWR meter. Photos can be viewed at the link below. http://s922.beta.photobucket.com/user/njscan/library/Flex%205000%20Audio%20Chain%20Noise I'd be interested to see how many people can duplicate this. It's easy to try: Set your display to Panadapter Set DRIVE to 0 Disconnect your microphone Disable all audio sources in the MIXER window Key your transmitter It should show virtually no output on the Panadapter display Now ... With NO mic connected Open the Mixer and enable the mic of your choice Set the level to 50, or higher Key the transmitter Does your Panadapter show the noise If I listen to myself on another receiver it sounds like 60hz, but my power supply is clean. Unlike one of the other reports, I have not received any reports of bad audio. I'm very curious to see if others can reproduce this, especially if you are not using 2.5.3 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Noise floor on 15 meters 20 db above all other bands
I was about to comment on your original post, but see here you are heading down the right track. Divide and conquer. Is it the Flex, or is it coming in the antenna jack? Don't just pull the antenna cable, put it on a good 50 ohm dummy load, using a double shielded coax jumper so there is no signal infiltration. The flex has a pretty hot receiver and will see weak on-frequency signals (or noise) slipping in via poor shields or even capacitive coupling. Noise floor will be down there around -130-135db if working correctly. If you do this and still have a high noise floor on a particular band, go through the calibration as another poster described. If that doesn't solve it, I'd call the Flex people-- it might need to go back for service. Always possible it is getting in through the power supply, headphone or other cable, but much less likely. If the dummy load test has the noise floor down where it should be on all bands, that pretty much points to noise coming in the antenna jack. One thing I learned in the last year or so. Power line/transmission noise can be stronger on 15-17M than lower bands. I always thought to track it down in the broadcast bands or 80-40M, but then I found out that the professional line noise equipment listen up higher-- 18 to 25Mhz. My interest was triggered after I installed a beam and noticed noise floor on 17-10M went up 20db when I pointed at a power pole/line about 2000 ft away from my property. It is there on 80-40M also, but atmospherics are generally stronger. Well I've babbled long enough. Good luck, 15M is a great band right now. Steve WA7DUH On 1/7/2013 8:38 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Thanks for the hyperlink. This is not Jupiter, it is broadband hash. I need to do an EMI investigation. I will remove the coax and compare the noise floor of all the bands. I also have a portable SWL receiver that I use for tracking down EMI. I will start to do that. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Noise floor on 15 meters 20 db above all other bands Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 8:20 am 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. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000
One significant item you left off the items you need is a compatible personal computer with a compatible firewire interface. The list archive is full of messages from unhappy people missing the point that an old junker loaded with viruses and old background apps sucking all the meager computer resources and leaving nothing left for PowerSDR. PowerSDR, the application that makes the Flex 1500/3000/5000 work, MUST be able to operate in real-time without interruption. It can't stop and stutter as you computer tries to service other junk also running on the computer. Programs you might not even know are there. A really fast computer isn't necessary, a really CLEAN computer without poorly written junk programs or viruses is a must. Also, there are certain Firewire chipsets that work well, and others that don't. Operating a Flex 3K mobile sounds real unsafe. I'm sure others have done it, but a computer screen and mouse might be tough to operate driving down the road. But then, I wouldn't try to put a Icom 7800 on my dash either. Operating remote and in digital modes (RTTY, PSK31, etc) are where a Flex shines. No RigRunners, soundcards or external cables required-- it is all done in your computer with virtual audio cables and virtual serial cables/ports (for frequency control, PTT, etc). Yes-- you will need several attachments. Remember, with the Flex you are getting a rig with better specs than a $12,000+ Icom 7800. I appreciate that Flex leaves the choice of station speaker, microphone, power supply, etc. to me, instead of including some piece of junk and increasing the base price. This way, I am not paying for some mobile mic that sits in the drawer, and listening to a junky speaker built into the radio box. This same philosophy is carried through on software accessories. Some on this list have complained that the Flex doesn't have logging, digital mode and remote software built-in. What the Flex has are standard software interfaces, so that the operator can interface with the external apps of their choice. You might like Ham Radio Deluxe, I might like DX-Labs. We aren't forced into a particular solution. We have choice! I hope this helps. Steve WA7DUH On 1/4/2013 6:06 AM, w...@cox.net wrote: Thinking about purchasing a 3000. Looking at a used one still in warranty ( if you know of any) or may buy new. Can anyone share their experience and devices you use if you use it mobile or remote ? Need amplified spks, mike, power supply, headset.. Seems like a lot of attachments. Can reply direct to w...@cox.net Thanks ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Product Decision
Hi Robert-- the cheaper bead type designs, if configured properly, do work. But a good one requires a) 50 or more beads, 100 beads to use on 160M-- to get the necessary high impedance .. b) The correct ferrite mix. I don't know how many or what mix the MFJ has. There are many vendors of the bead-type chokes that skimp-- maybe only 20 or 25 beads, and worse, beads made for VHF, not HF. I've used materials from Wireman to make a bead-type or two. Cost effective if implemented right. Waste of money or worse if not. Steve WA7DUH On 12/27/2012 8:45 AM, Robert Costa wrote: All, As many of you have read and are probably tired of hearing, I am chasing down my RF ingress issues into my Flex 5000a, which seem to be even acting up on 40 meters and above now. As part of my potential solution, I will be purchasing a isolation choke. I had decided on a product, when a friend of mine pointed to another product that is almost 1/3 the cost. Now I do believe in the old adage that you get what you pay for. I was on the phone with Bob from Balun Designs. He suggested a dual core 1115DU. The cost is $79.00 plus shipping. The item has great characteristics as far as SWR, line loss and choking impedance from 160-10 meters. My friend in a QSO last night suggested the MFJ-915. This item is only 29.99. It consists of a bunch of ferrite beads. As it is MFJ, I do not expect them to publish any specifications or sweeps from a spectrum analyzer. Hs anyone dealt with either one of these products or both? Can you give me your honest opinion on the performance versus cost analysis? Thank you and 73 Robert KB6QXM ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Digital modes not working correctly anymore
How about the audio level into your digital app? There is a sweet spot between the RF gain (AGC-T), and AF gain for good decoding. Generally quite low AGC-T at least with FlDigi I use. On 12/23/2012 2:49 PM, Ken wrote: Merry Christmas to All !! I'm using VAC 4.12, Windows 8 and PSDR 2.4.4.39579. I set up VAC as described in the knowledge base but it seems something is not sync'd correctly. With PSK31, (all I tested with so far) and it seems like it will copy some things correctly, but mostly just garbage. You'll see an occasional call sign, a qth or cq, but no such thing as a complete sentence. It acts like it's trying to decode a very weak signal even on the strongest of signals. I've played with the buffer sizes, sample rate and driver, but nothing I do corrects it. Anyone know where I should start looking? Thanks es 73 Ken - WD8CCZ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] How to setup the radio for Digital Voice
I haven't tried this application, but all the digital apps pretty much work the same. There was a Flex Wiki that had good detailed explanations but I don't think it is operational anymore. These digital apps all have these general features-- audio in, audio out and transceiver control (PTT and possibly frequency control). With a non-SDR radio (e.g. Kenwood, Icom and Yaseau), the digital app runs on your computer, uses the computer soundcard for audio in/out, and typically a serial port and RS-232 cable/adapter for transceiver control. Usually something like a Rig Runner box is also needed to convert the analog audio levels between the non-SDR transceiver and the computer soundcard. Since the Flex PowerSDR resides in the computer, as well as the digital application, there is no point in bring either the audio or control sigs outside of the computer. No need to convert the digital audio to analog, run it through a rigrunner box just to interface with the rig's mic and speaker interfaces. PowerSDR has a Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) interface. However, it does not look like a sound card to FreeDV or any other digital app. Another app called Virtual Audio Cable is required to make the virtual audio connection between your digital app (FreeDV) and PowerSDR. The Virtual Audio Cable performs the function of RigRunner, performing the audio interface work. This VAC interface software is available from Eugene Muzychenko at http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm Get version 12. It does cost like $25.00 but is worth every penny. A lot of work and knowledge goes into this interface software and Eugene isn't getting rich with it. Don't try to use the trial version, it puts a little unwanted recording out on your transmitted signal. PowerSDR also has a CAT interface so that the digital app can perform transceiver control. It can be configured to look like a modern Kenwood radio, thus on the digital application side, you tell it you have a Kenwood! Like with the audio, you will need to obtain a CAT virtual interface cable program which simulates the RS-232 serial com cable that would be required in a non-SDR transceiver. The best is called VSP Manager, written by Steve Nance K5FR. It is only available to licensed hams for the purpose of interfacing. No cost that I know of. http://k5fr.com/ddutilwiki/index.php?title=VSP_Manager. This is getting long. The Flex Radio knowledge base has articles on how to set up both VAC and CAT interfaces. Basics are in the PowerSDR manual too. To rap up: * 2 virtual audio cables, one for each direction of the audio are created in the Eugene Muzychenko's VAC application. o The PowerSDR receiver audio out is attached to one of these virtual audio cables; and the digital app's audio input is attached to this same virtual audio cable. (receiver audio is attached to the FreeDV audio in using one of the created VAC cables). o The digital app's audio output is attached to the 2nd virtual audio cable you created; which is attached to the transmitter audio input of the PowerSDR VAC audio in. * A virtual CAT serial com cable is built (in your computer) using Steve Nance's VSP Manager. You will define to virtual serial ports (example com9 and com19) when you create this virtual cable. PowerSDR is attached to one of the com ports (ex. com19) and your digital app (FreeDV) is attached to the other end (com9). * Audio level adjustments are made within the VAC audio setup tab of PowerSDR. On transmit, never exceed 0 db on the transmit audio ALC reading. This might seem a little complicated, but it is pretty easy. No wires, no external boxes, and the signal quality is perfect since the audio stays digital between your digital app and PowerSDR. Good luck and ask questions here if you get stuck. Steve WA7DUH On 12/21/2012 3:12 PM, John Vandenberg wrote: Trying to make digital voice with FreeDV (with codec2) to work with the Flex. Anyone knows how to do this? (or recommend some other program?) John, ve3dvv ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PSDR generated broad noise on 21.076
So John-- if a mismatch can't cause the receiver front end to oscillate, why when I completely disconnect antenna leads from the SO-239 connectors in the back of my Flex 5K, totally open connection, I get wild broadband oscillations and spurs across the spectrum on most bands averaging -95dbm, but if I hook up a dummy load, it all goes away instantly, and I get a nice flat baseline at abt -138dbm or so? And why when I plug in a matched antenna, those wild oscillations and spurs go away, and I just have normal band noise and signals? A closer match doesn't increase the oscillations, it makes them go away. It's not power supply noise. On 11/30/2012 7:02 AM, John Sweeney wrote: This could be from a noisy switching power supply. I had the kind of noise as described and changing power supplies cleared it up. A good linear type power supply may help. No such noise as described now, so not characteristic of a Flex Radio. Could even be noise from a close by wall wort supply, even picked up with the dummy load. A mismatched antenna will not cause noise on receive. By using a closer matched antenna you are increasing the atmospheric noise and general signals to cover up the possible power supply hash noise. 73. John. N3WT. On Nov 30, 2012, at 8:46 AM, Drax Felton draxfel...@gmail.com wrote: I see this all the time too. Especially pronounced on 6 meters where I can chase these but not tune them in as they move. I assumed that all radios have glitches the Flex just lets you see them at -130db Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2012, at 5:23 PM, Steve Sterling f...@sgsterling.com wrote: My Flex 5000 receivers do not like off-normal (50 ohm) antenna loads. Unplug the antenna, or put an unmatched antenna on them and they create all kinds of weird oscillations, big wide humps across the spectrum. Examples: * short the receiver inputs, all OK, baseline down there below -135dbm, all bands * put the inputs on 50 ohm dummy load, all OK, all bands * open the antenna input (pull the line) and it goes nuts, * hook my SteppIR up, but tuned to a different band, many times (not all) the receivers go nuts; same with mistuned G5RV * tune any of the antennas anywhere close to 50 ohms-- receivers behave well, best I can tell (noise may be covering up any oscillations that are well below my local noise floor). I just figured this is the way these receivers worked, and they don't effect my operations. Is the antenna you are using a good match? Steve WA7DUH On 11/29/2012 1:22 PM, py...@terra.com.br wrote: Been playing with JT65HF which on 15m is confined to the 2KHz in USB on 21.076. I-ve noticed a broad noise covering just about all of that segment and imagined it to be one more of the many noises generated by a big city, but the other day I left the antenna disconnected and the noise is still there! Wonder if anyone else has noticed this and if there is a way to make it go away or move frequency! I´m using PSDR 2.3.5 / Windows 7 on a Flex3000 and have tried other buffer and scanning rate settings, but nothing seemed to make a difference. It is -126dB without an antenna and has a cyclic sound to it.73 Rolf, PY1RO ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PSDR generated broad noise on 21.076
My Flex 5000 receivers do not like off-normal (50 ohm) antenna loads. Unplug the antenna, or put an unmatched antenna on them and they create all kinds of weird oscillations, big wide humps across the spectrum. Examples: * short the receiver inputs, all OK, baseline down there below -135dbm, all bands * put the inputs on 50 ohm dummy load, all OK, all bands * open the antenna input (pull the line) and it goes nuts, * hook my SteppIR up, but tuned to a different band, many times (not all) the receivers go nuts; same with mistuned G5RV * tune any of the antennas anywhere close to 50 ohms-- receivers behave well, best I can tell (noise may be covering up any oscillations that are well below my local noise floor). I just figured this is the way these receivers worked, and they don't effect my operations. Is the antenna you are using a good match? Steve WA7DUH On 11/29/2012 1:22 PM, py...@terra.com.br wrote: Been playing with JT65HF which on 15m is confined to the 2KHz in USB on 21.076. I-ve noticed a broad noise covering just about all of that segment and imagined it to be one more of the many noises generated by a big city, but the other day I left the antenna disconnected and the noise is still there! Wonder if anyone else has noticed this and if there is a way to make it go away or move frequency! I´m using PSDR 2.3.5 / Windows 7 on a Flex3000 and have tried other buffer and scanning rate settings, but nothing seemed to make a difference. It is -126dB without an antenna and has a cyclic sound to it.73 Rolf, PY1RO ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 500 sort of lock up and contest findings
Hi Mike et. al.-- The focus thing is a big problem all right. One thing I did was to turn off all the keyboard shortcuts in PSDR. It's one of the menu items. If I forget and get focus on PSDR instead of N1MM logger, at least it doesn't switch bands, modes, etc like you said. It just doesn't do anything, which is better than the default action for me. Also, someone mentioned setting up a keyboard shortcut to switch antennas. To be useful, it would need to be while in logging program focus, which would necessitate a macro or something in the logging program. I don't have a knob gizmo, but from what I've learned from this discussion forum, it should not be difficult to program a knob box macro to switch antenna inputs. I'm thinking seriously about a knob, because when contesting I'm mostly a search and pounce type of guy, and the switching focus to jump freq is a real problem. 73 Steve WA7DUH On 11/19/2012 4:21 PM, Michael Walker wrote: Thanks Tim Even if it was not on the console, I would live without it. Just make it mapable to the Knob. :) If I have to move focus off the logging software (like N1MM) it just takes too long. It little parts like this that take me back to the 756ProIII so that I can push the button on the radio. We often flip antennas in a hurry when we are doing a run at over 100/hr and the guy is weak and coming in from another direction, etc. In most cases, once you get the radio set up, you are only moving the VFO and that is about it. The risk of moving focus causes issues in case you don't get focus back to the logging program and you type a call in and the radio think you sent it a short form and just like that you are on a new band, wrong mode, etc. Case in point, I was on 14.202 doing a run, and I did something and went back to calling CQ with no one answering me. When I looked at the radio, I was on 14.200 call CQ in SSB. ARgh! :) I hope that helps to explain the requirement and need and why it is so important. Any thoughts on the lockouts I had? 73, Mike va3mw On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.comwrote: It has. The challenge is there just isn't available real estate left on the console to have the control front and center Tim Ellison On 11/19/2012 9:34 AM, Michael Walker wrote: One thing that we really need, is a quick button to switch to a beverage antenna and back. Using the Antenna tab and flipping from ANT1 to RX1 is not practical in a contest situation. It would be better if this could be coded into the Knob (or a Hercules). I might have to go to an external switch like the DX Engineering RX1 and not use the RX1 port on the radio. For a RUN station, you really can't take focus away from your logging software. Tim, is this a request that has been made in the past? __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Rubidium Standards
I'm thinking about trying a 10Mhz Rubidium standard with my Flex 5000. On eBay, there are many used FE-5680A units for sale. Look to be from China. Anyone tried one? Will they work or are there disadvantages or issues I should be aware of? Steve WA7DUH ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] MOX button and TX audio in 2.4.4 ?
I discovered that with certain VAC configuration, the MOX gets its audio from VAC, not the mic. This is how I operate remotely using VAC and MOX. Might look and see if ur VAC is turned on. Steve WA7DUH On 10/28/2012 10:36 AM, Jim Barber wrote: I normally use a boom mike and footswitch with my 5000A, but occasionally like to click the MOX button for PTT on/off. Somewhere along the way, TX audio disappeared when using the MOX button. It keys the radio, but no output on SSB and just carrier on AM. This is with PSDR 2.4.4 . Does anyone's installation work with the MOX button, or am I just deluded that it ever worked that way at all? For other reasons, I've swapped out that shack PC and imported a copy of the database made with the Export function on the other machine. Right or wrong it still behaves the same way. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim N7CXI ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Voice Keyer Question
This is how it is supposed to work. MOX is not PTT. Those are lines on the mic jack and a jack in the back. The MOX is how someone operating remote through applications like Teamviewer or MS Remote Desktop keys up the transmitter with audio input from VAC, not the station mic. With Allow PTT to Override VAC set, then someone keying a PTT line (not MOX) overrides the audio coming in from VAC and gets it from the local station mic inputs. At least that is how mine works. And it needs to work that way for my purposes. Steve WA7DUH On 10/28/2012 11:40 AM, Paul wrote: I have installed the Voice Keyer and have it using VAC to send audio to my Flex 5000. I have checked the Allow PTT to Override VAC but when I press MOX to transmit with the microphone it does not override. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong but can't find my error. Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] FlexddUtilSteppIR Controller Question
I'm having troubles getting my (new) SteppIR Controller to respond to ddUtil commands. * I'm trying to use the data-out (lower) db9 connector, which is bi-directional * I have everything set up in ddUtil per Wiki. Running both ends at 9600 bps, no parity, 1 stop bit. * I started with a commercial null modem cable, no joy, then built my own per both the SteppIR and Steve Nance's setup (both the same). I thought maybe some of the RTS/CTS sigs were causing problems through the commercial cable, and the SteppIR/Nance diagrams indicate no hardware RTS/CTS sigs should be wired up. * Dual trace scope on the SteppIR controller's db9 connector shows that the status query is being sent by ddUtil and my serial port and showing up on pin 2 (RXD). NO RESPONSE on the controller's pin 3 (TXD). * Voltages are good on both lines-- about -8vdc at idle, going to +8vdc with data. (Of course I never see any movement on controller's TXD pin 3-- it doesn't ever respond.) * SteppIR Controller is set up for Kenwood commands, although I don't think that is relevant when using the DataOut connector/mode. * I put the SteppIR Controller in AutoTrack mode using the front panel. Is there any other activation or setting in the SteppIR controller setup that I need to do to tell it to respond to these remote commands? Any other ideas I should try? Steve WA7DUH ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Transmit Delay
Hi Ed-- the transmit delay is intended for the amplifier keying line. Doesn't affect the PTT lines set up in CAT at all that I know of. Certainly you want it off. My best guess is you have different buffer sizes and delay timing in the audio interface compared to ur flex 5000. The PTT is being initiated, but remember it is actually audio in from the JT65 app that gets transmitted. Maybe something between the JT65 and VAC input is putting in some large buffering. For example your Virtual Audio Cables program. May be because you have the speeds set different and it is having to convert (example 48000khz to 192000khz). Something in that virtual audio chain isn't right. Steve WA7DUH On 10/13/2012 5:15 AM, Ed Wilson wrote: Colleagues, I operate primarily JT65 these days on a Flex-5000 using PowerSDR 2.2.4. I have a Flex-3000 that is primarily a backup. Yesterday, I interfaced the Flex-3000 with the computer that normally is used with the Flex-5000. The software that I use for JT65 is JT65-HF and it sends a PTT command at one second past the start of a minute when it is ready to transmit. On the Flex-3000, I can hear a click indicating that the PTT command was received at the proper time, but power output does not occur for approximately 5 seconds. On the Flex-5000, power output occurs almost immediately at one second, which is how it should work. In PowerSDR, I also see a check box for a transmit delay when running the Flex-3000 which I do not see when running the Flex-5000. When running the Flex-3000, I disable the transmit delay, but still have the long delay after PTT is asserted. I have also tried enabling the transmit delay and setting it to zero seconds or one second, but I am still seeing the five second delay. Is this a known issue on the Flex-3000 or am I missing something? Also, is this transmit delay feature only available on the Flex-3000 or am I brain dead this morning and somehow missed it with the Flex-5000? Thanks for any insight. Ed, K0KC ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Fldigi
Most likely it is the serial port assignments in the CAT control chain. Microsoft Operating System is famous for reassigning serial com ports if a change is made. Look there. Also, if you use DDUtil, check and make sure those serial ports are all aligned as you have previously assigned them. At least this has happened to me with previous changes. Steve WA7DUH On 9/9/2012 5:51 AM, Robert Kearbey wrote: Hi all Have 2.4.4 update flex update for my flex 5k. Now fldigi won't trigger flex To transmit. Of course have VAC. Receives fine, when control T or hit TUNE button or T/R button fldigi itself goes into transmit but it doesn't key the flex. Have tried everything I think but obviously have missed something. Bob K6DDS iPhone ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] CW Pitch thru 8 pole 250HZ filter
The received CW pitch is adjusted on a Flex the same way as any other radio-- the receiver frequency is tuned to get the pitch that you want. Of course you need it to be within the filter passband. The front panel pitch control only controls transmit [keydown] carrier offset. Nothing that I know of related to receive. A couple of things I had to learn with the Flex narrow filters and CW: -- The tuning steps of the VFOs need to be set at 50 or 100 Hz. You can't scroll the VFO frequency into those narrow filter passbands with wider steps. -- You may need to adjust the narrow filter passband center if you like non-standard received pitches. Flex makes this s simple, just click and drag the filter to what you want. You can permanently change any of the filter parameters by right clicking the filter pushbutton. Hopefully this answers your question. Steve WA7DUH On 9/3/2012 12:50 PM, geo...@gloria.us wrote: How can I change the CW pitch when listening thru the 8 pole 250HZ filter? I tried changing the pitch through the front panel; but, it does not change the received pitch thru the filter. George K2CM ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Multiple computer configuration advice needed
Also check the audio chain through each step to ensure each input and output is set for the same bitrate. I had the same symptoms and it was someone on this list that advised me to check bitrates. It took a bit to figure out the bitrate of a couple of apps, and of course some are not adjustable yada yada. The interfaces will bitrate convert, but it takes time resources and eventually the buffers get an overflow or something and distortion results. When they are all set the same, or at least an even integer multiple, I don't get the problem. Good luck-- Steve WA7DUH On 8/5/2012 1:37 PM, John Bair wrote: I operate a FLEX-3000 with a variety of digital mode applications (HRD/DM780, fldigi, JT65HF) and pskreporter. For the most part, everything works well, although infrequently I discover distorted audio when transmitting, and I have to immediately stop and restart PowerSDR and check the audio by transmitting into a dummy load. This has happened with different digital mode applications, so I suspect that the digital mode application is probably not the cause. I have a quad core PC, good firewire card, low latency audio, DPC less than 300, etc. I wish I knew for sure the cause: VAC; DPC; the fldigi/HRD/JT65HF software; or some unrelated application. But the problem doesn't happen often enough for me to easily diagnose the cause. The number of different third party software and driver components involved makes diagnosis hard. I think that's probably one of the reasons that the upcoming SmartSDR line uses a different architecture. So I've been thinking about moving some of the software to a second PC, but I don't really know what to move, or what new issues I might create. If the problem is caused by PowerSDR getting interrupted or interaction between PowerSDR and VAC or between VAC and fldigi, then I could put PowerSDR and the FLEX on one PC, and fldigi and all other software on a second PC with physical com and audio connections between the two. This would eliminate VAC and virtual com port drivers. Or would it be better to have PowerSDR and the fldigi/HRD/etc. on the same PC and put logging and pskreporter on another PC? This would keep the audio processing on the same PC and move everything else to another PC, but it would still require VAC. Are serial com ports better or worse than TCP/IP? Are PCI serial cards better or worse than USB-serial converters? Are physical audio channels better than VAC? You get the idea... I will probably have to experiment with different configurations, but first I'd like to ask those who operate with multiple computers - please tell me about your config, what works, and any issues. Thanks, John de KJ7B ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000 for Field Day this year.
I've used my Flex 5000 last two Field Days. No special lessons learned-- it worked perfectly. As when operating from home, you must protect from getting RF back into the rig-- so field day antennas MUST have good current baluns, mic and keying lines need chokes, etc. Hope to work you .. Steve WA7DUH On 6/12/2012 6:56 AM, K8EHB Gary wrote: Hi All, Planning to use FLEX5000 this year for Field Day. It will be operated off emergency power / generator out of a trailer. We're planning is to use the existing desktop computer that runs the F5K normally in the shack. Several club members have FlexRadio's and we forgot how painful it can be on the ears using a traditional radio. So we decided to bring a flex this year. If you have any lessons learned that you would like to share please contact me off list. 73, ...Gary, K8EHB Operating as K8ES 4A OH during Field Day weekend. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
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 make contacts. Some people love the challenge, have big antennas to make up for the low power, etc. But starting out, a nice 100 watt rig is a great starting experience. On 6/10/2012 7:52 PM, Kevin Whitcomb wrote: 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 a factor. (cost is too, I don't charge for these missions I do) Also, I realize I need more power than 5 watts, so I'll also be looking for a small 100 watt amp compatible with the Flex. Does this sound feasible? And can I get some advice from any of you who travel internationally on the realities of taking a flex rig into different countries and operating them in primitive conditions? (Jungle, desert, etc…) Thank You, Kevin Whitcomb KD0RUR eyesofman.org ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VFO A / VFO B Button
A thought-- maybe it is a different user interface paradigm with the Flex as compared to the ICOM that is confusing you. With the Flex/PowerSDR, in single receive mode, what you hear is always in the A VFO window. As Jerry said, click on the AB button to swap the frequencies between the A and B window. It's the same effect as switching between the A and B VFO. There is a reason they do it this way. Because of either MultiRX mode or Receiver 2 if you purchased that option. With MultiRX button clicked, you can hear the audio from both the VFO-A and VFO-B frequencies, as long as they are both in the bandpass. Using the audio pan sliders you can put VFO A on the DX you want to hear, and use VFO B to hear the other hams on the split-- and where you will transmit. It's great working split. You can hear your target DX station, plus see (on the spectrum) and hear on the split where you can find a good place to call. Audio from each VFO in separate ears of the stereo headphones. Adjust the volume of each with the vertical sliders. MultiRX is limited to your passband (not filters) setting. With a 192KHz passband setting, you can split +- 90Khz or so. Works fine in most cases if the split is not too wide. To do very wide splits, like recent DX on 40M where the DX was on 7.041 and was listening on 7.235 (well beyond the +-90Khz bandpass) then you need the 2nd receiver installed. Of course you can always transmit wide splits. All of the above bandpass limitations is talking about receiving splits. WA7DUH On 5/15/2012 10:08 PM, Andre VanWyk wrote: I did this and it changes my Flex VFO knob to VFO B, but it still receives VFO A. Maybe I need to do some more reading on it On my Icom, the VFO A/B button toggles the receiver from A to B and visa versa. 73 -- From: Jerry Falletta w2txb.je...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:02 AM Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VFO A / VFO B Button At the lower right of the screen is a group of six buttons (i.e., SPLT,AB, etc); click on the AB button to toggle between the VFO's. On May 16, 2012 12:12 AM, Andre VanWyk kr...@yahoo.com wrote: I am a new Flex 5000 user and did not get a lot of time to play with it yet, but one thing that I could not find while briefly playing with it over the weekend was a button to switch between VFO's A B receive. My Icom 7700 has a button enabling you to switch the receiver to either VFO A or VFO B and back with the press of one button enabling me to listen to a DX station's split RX frequency instantly. Am I missing something? 73's NJ0F ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] RFI from Heil Mic fix for the Flex5000 file uploaded
Thanks Bret-- Has anyone tried to pull apart a Heil Proset headset for the mod? The headset is where I get the RF without a lot of turns on a ferrite choke. Steve WA7DUHt On 5/6/2012 11:28 AM, Bret Mills wrote: Hello to the group I have uploaded a file to the FlexRadio Yahoo groups files area for those that have a Heil Mic that they have experienced RFI getting into there Audio. This Mod will in most stations cure the problems that are prevalent to the Heil Gold Line, Gold Elite and modified slightly for the Heil RCA Replica Mic's. Every one we have tried so far has cured the RFI and made the Audio sound a lot better on the stations that weren't having the RFI problem or at least didn't think they were. Even the guys that are running the Heil Mics to the Balanced Mic input on the Flex can benefit from this Mod because the Heil Mic's are NOT Balanced Mic's because Heil shorts the MIC- to the shield inside the Mic it self, this Mod will Balance the Mic output by removing the short to the Shield. Here is the drawing of the Mod if you want to try it. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/files/Heil%20Mic%27s%20and%20Flex%20 5000/Heil%20and%20Flex%20MIC%20fix.pdf This one really work well Bret WX7Y ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] hard key a amp on the 1500.
I don't have or know the Flex 1500, but on the 3000 and 5000, the key line is an open collector transistor (pulls to ground on transmit). Easily pulls a relay, but it is important that you have a diode across any relay coil to disipate the back-emf when the relay is de-energized or it will overvoltage and fry the transistor in the rig. Also, since it is only pulling one end to ground you would need a power source for the relay. Most modern amps, you are just keying logic voltages (pull to ground) or an internal relay, so no separate relay is needed. Older amps the keying line may be negative bias voltages requiring relay contacts. Also-- in PowerSDR software, you must activate the amp keying lines. This is done on the Ant. tab, there is a checkbox that must be checked. You can also set the delay time between amp keying and RF being generated. Again-- I only know the Flex 5000, and the above assumes they work nearly the same. Steve WA7DUH On 4/29/2012 10:42 AM, y...@aol.com wrote: I have and been using a RM 150+ amp with the 1500 for a copula of months now. Mostly ssb, The amp keys from its RF sense circuit and works fine. I want to key the amp ,using a hard key line. I know that pins 3 and 1 of? the FLEX connector, will produce a closing contact on transmit. Is there anything? strange on the flex that would prevent these contacts to close a small 12 vdc reed relay ?Has anyone come up with a simple amp control interface for the 1500? I hesitate to experiment on the 1500 ,seems so easy to damage. Any help on this or a few ideas as to the best way ,would be greatful to hear them. thanks dale wt4t ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Delay MS is for ?????5000a buffer +acom 1000
Paim-- I will try. There are three separate lines for keying amplifiers or other equipment on the back of the Flex 5000. For each line, the application of RF power from the Flex may be delayed by the ms setting. That is, the amp line is keyed, then there is the ms delay before RF power is applied to the amplifier. I use it with my Ameritron solid-state amp. If RF is applied to the input of the amplifier at the same time as the amplifier line is keyed, I will receive a fault trip on the amp as it is keyed. By applying a 50ms delay, the amp is switched into transmit mode via the keying line first without drive power applied, then 50 ms later RF drive is allowed and the amp is happy. Steve WA7DUH Richland, WA USA On 4/19/2012 2:35 AM, paim wrote: hi is any one can tell me what is the Delay Ms on the antenna section on the top for i look on the manual and on the net but i do not understand this i use flex 5000a with Acom 1000 and in between Buffer i set it to 20ms on the delay it is working i was just wondering if some one can explain this Delay many thanks . vy 73 E.P g0uut ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] band conditions
10M was certainly dead this morning from the west coast anyway. Getting ready to do a noon net on 40M soon. Steve On 4/7/2012 10:44 AM, paul glassman wrote: Hi all, What are you experiencing with band conditions? I cant tell if I have antenna problems, rig problems or the bands are dead? Thanks Paul w8jn ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] New Version 2.3.5 A No Go-- For Now
Tried the new 2.3.5 version, but without a transfer utility to move transmit profiles, I'll need to stay with 2.2.3. Too much work went into setting transmit profiles on the station desk mic (separate ragchew and DX profiles for myself and wife, my Heil Pro-set Plus headset with ragchew and DX profiles, my wife's Ten-Tec 777 headset with ragchew and DX profiles-- ya all get the picture. I think we have 12 regularly used profiles, each with their own equalizer and audio chain settings. Many hours of work. No worries-- I was months on the old 1.8x version while I learned PowerSDR. There are some very nice goodies in 2.3.5 that I look forward to, but none that will induce me to corral my wife and spend another 8-10 hours trying to redo 12 transmit profiles. Steve WA7DUH On 3/4/2012 5:32 PM, Ray, K9DUR wrote: New setup data for SDRDataTransfer is now available. This version supports PowerSDR v2.3.5 to be released on Monday, March 5th. PowerSDR v2.3.5 introduces major changes to the structure of the TXProfile and the TXProfileDef tables. As a result, these 2 tables may or may not be transferred depending on the version of PowerSDR and the date of the SDRDataTransfer setup data installed according to the following rules: 1.) If the SDRDataTransfer setup data is dated prior to March 5, 2012, then the TXProfile the TXProfileDef tables can only be transferred between PowerSDR v2.2.3 or earlier versions. 2.) If the SDRDataTransfer setup data is dated on or after March 5, 2012, then the TXProfile the TXProfileDef tables can only be transferred between PowerSDR v2.3.5 or later versions. 3.) Under no circumstances can the TXProfile table or the TXProfileDef table be transferred between PowerSDR v2.2.3 (or earlier) and PowerSDR v2.3.5 (or later). I will be working on SDRDataTransfer v5.0.0 which will address this issue. However, to accomplish transferring TX profile data safely between PowerSDR v2.3.5 earlier versions will require some fundamental changes to SDRDataTransfer. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR v2.3.5 is now available for download
And it was available at 0001hrs Eastern on the 5th Here on the west coast, 2102hrs , my mail client chimed receipt of a new email, and it was Tim's availability announcement. Good show. Steve WA7DUH On 3/4/2012 9:00 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: FlexRadio Systems is pleased to announce the general availability of the newest release of PowerSDR, version 2.3.5 intended for use with the SDR-1000, FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000 and FLEX-5000 software defined radios. PowerSDR v2.3.5 has several new significant features, existing feature enhancements and bug fixes. Obtaining PowerSDR v2.3.5: To install PowerSDR v2.3.5, you must first download the software installer and release notes from the FlexRadio web site. PowerSDR v2.3.5 is not a maintenance release of version 2.2.3 therefore it is highly recommended that you review the PowerSDR v2.3.5 Release Notes, particularly the section Known Issues or Recommendations with New Features Included in this Release, before installing and operating your software defined radio with PowerSDR v2.3.5. This release contains significant changes to PowerSDR's internal database schema and as such, there are some caveats related to importing data from previous versions of PowerSDR along with new database import requirements and compliance measures. PowerSDR v2.3.5 Installer: http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=393 PowerSDR v2.3.5 Release Notes: http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=394 New Enhancement Summary: 1. Support for new channelized 60 meter band changes and the addition of a visual Channel Mode for PowerSDR. 2. VAC for RX2 (VAC2). VAC2 is available only for use with the FLEX-5000 equipped with a second receiver (RX2). 3. The maximum VAC sampling rate (SR) has been upgraded to support 96 and 192 KHz. 4. Expanded TX Profiles now saves all significant transmit related PowerSDR settings. 5. RX2 disconnect on transmit. 6. TNF now works properly with ANF so both can be used in a complimentary manner. 7. The management of Memories in PowerSDR has been improved to include an automatic DB backup and recovery mechanism in addition to committing memory changes to the memory DB on copy, add and delete operations. 8. With this version of PowerSDR, a session specific and previous database backup is created for recovery purposes. 9. PowerSDR Database import requirement compliance to prevent applications errors and anomalous behavior of your radio. 10. There are six (6) new PowerSDR skins available. There are five new IK3VIG 2012 skins and a new default skin that is sourced from IK3VIG's excellent work. 11. New CAT commands to support PowerSDR features. 12. Updated FLEX-1500 USB driver Getting Support: If you have issues installing or operating PowerSDR v2.3.5 with FlexRadio's software defined radios, please contact FlexRadio Systems technical support by opening a HelpDesk ticket on-line at http://helpdesk.flexradio.com or by phone at +1 (512) 535-4713 extension #2 Our Technical Support engineers are available by phone Monday -- Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm Central Time. If you call after business hours or on a holiday or weekend, please leave a detailed message and we will return your call during regular business hours. You may always submit a HelpDesk support ticket at any time. If you need assistance opening a HelpDesk ticket, please refer to the following web page for detailed instructions. http://support.flexradio.com/ -Tim ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] weird noise source popping up
Especially since my Flex 5000, no antenna plugged in at all, have a -135db baseline Plus in the ant, and a really good day is -100db noise floor. Depending on band of course. Steve WA7DUH On 1/27/2012 4:46 PM, William H. Fite wrote: Urbanoid that I am, I wish I had a noise floor at -145dB!!! On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 5:04 PM, Mark Lundaywd4...@triad.rr.com wrote: Thanks, Dan. I will make recording and pic and send to you off board. Just noticed today, need to correlate observations more with weather as you suggested Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net -Original Message- From: K0DAN [mailto:k0...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:40 PM To: Mark Lunday; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] weird noise source popping up Mark: Over the past few months I have been logging and tracking power line noise, which turns out to be a composite of power line noise PLUS a variety of local noise sources... I have seen some noise humps across the baseband (these come and go), also have seen a few different wave forms travel up and down the band(s). I think some of this is spread spectrum, some is computer or power supply EMI, and others remain mysterious. Your noise floor is probably dropping on the Inv-L because it is less efficient and is not picking up the high-freq signals as well as your hex beam. You may wish to keep track of date/time, temperature, humidity, and other factors...see if there is any pattern to when the noise appears. Also, if you have rain, does the offending signal change? If you can make a WAV or WMV file of your noise, I can compare it to signatures I have been logging here. GL es 73 dan k0dan ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Leaving Flex 5000A on all day ?
I've left mine on 24x7 since it arrived June 2010, minus a couple power outages, transport to field day sites, operating bench rearrangements and so forth. No worse for wear that I can see. It has remote users, as well as local station users, so no point in shutting down. Steve WA7DUH On 1/28/2012 10:04 AM, Bill D wrote: Hello, Once I turn on my Flex 5000a for the day, I usually leave it on until I know I'm done for that day. Sometimes I leave PSDR running, but sometimes I stop and close PSDR and just leave the 5000 power on. I have always thought turning equipment on and off several times a day is asking for trouble. I come and go in the shack several times a day, sometimes hours apart. Of coarse I turn it all off and unplug everything if bad weather is expected. My main question I guess is there any problem with leaving the 5000a on without running PSDR for hours at a time. Thanks, Bill - KE5YA ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 Audio Crackling Noise
With powerSDR and computer turned off, just your speakers plugged into the powered up Flex-1500? My best guess it is the speaker system/audio amplifier. My 1/8 in plug is so cheap (as are the speakers) it doesn't seat perfectly and will make some funny noises from time to time. Could be something else too fer sure. Steve WA7DUH On 1/21/2012 5:45 PM, Don May wrote: Has anyone experienced a 'cracking' intermittent noise from the Flex-1500 audio output in either mono audio mode (one speaker being driven directly) or both channels (using external powered stereo speakers...usually in the right channel)? It occurs while the receiver is in use and with the PSDR (and computer) turned OFF and Flex-1500 transceiver remains turned ON. The other night I forgot to turn off the Flex-1500 transceiver (SPDR and computer OFF) and I was awakened by relatively loud cracking noises from the attached speakers which I of course silenced by then turning off the Flex. Strange, mischievous gremlins inside these little boxes? Software define gremlins? Don / N5DM Houston, Texas ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Lost Frequency Memory Data
This happens if you shut down the computer, or suspend or hibernate it without shutting off PowerSDR properly, and it loses everything. Always stop PowerSDR, then close it. This way, it saves all settings. Otherwise, it doesn't. Steve WA7DUH On 1/12/2012 7:05 PM, TM wrote: Sometime between shutting down the Flex 3000 after dinner and just restarting it, the memory file was corrupted. The memory.xml file was empty. Luckily, I do a backup of user data and some other stuff every night and was able to recover the file. Just wondering if this is a common occurrence? Most likely, I must have done something by accident to erase the data but I have zero idea what at this point. 73, Tom K1FR ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] XMIT spike problem
You certainly sound frustrated, and I would have kicked it to hell and back if I had been through 50 emails and all that. These problems do crop up from time to time, with any rig. It could be many things, and as you have been doing, we need to narrow down where the problem is coming from before finding a solution. I will assume it really isn't the Flex 3000, since you have a 2nd unit and it has the same issue. It could be, but not likely and 99/100 people don't have problems. I see two major areas it could be: 1. Something with the mic circuit. I like one of the previous contributor's suggestion about the lack of DC blocking may be causing the thump. With those listening reports of a thump, it sure could be. 2. RF getting back into the Flex. I have much more experience with this! Although not near as much as some posters here. Before going on, your best bet is to try and rule out RF getting back into the Flex. Grounds and beads and all that have so many variables, it is best to figure out more solidly if it is RF feedback or not. The very best test for that is to operate the Flex barefoot into a dummy load at full power-- 100 watts for the 3000 model. Put one of the those power meters in line with the dummy load. Make sure you have good, 50 ohm jumpers. Disconnect your flex from any grounds (don't need them working into a dummy load and you want to eliminate possible ground loops.) Don't need the computer grounded to the flex either, other than through the Firewire cable. Don't need the power supply grounded to the flex or anything else either, other than the ground in the power cord. Kill those ground loops for this dummy load test. It also helps to listen on another receiver to the audio. When I fought my battles, this was the definitive test. Basic radio, barefoot into a dummy load. If it worked fine into the dummy, it was an RF or groundloop problem. If the problem is still there, then we can focus on audio input/mic issues. Try that, with the grounds disconnected, and let us know. Gotta go step by step and slay this beast (the problem, not the radio). Steve WA7DUH On 1/3/2012 4:42 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 only power, FireWire, audio out, and a mic to it. Of course it is grounded. Same results as when it was on my desk. Just wasted another hour or so of time. This was a Christmas present from the XYL - and she is so very sorry she bought it for me. Those are her words. In all my years of hamming, I have never experienced anything as difficult to work with as this radio. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] got it working again...
Brett-- if you did a search for 'flex' and came up with nothing, obviously your Explorer search is incomplete, not looking at all the file types or in all the folders. I do that and get 150+ files, including all the .dll's, manuals and other stuff I have loaded. Depending on both the operating system version (XP, Vista, w7) files get put in different areas. Also, version of PowerSDR puts things in different places. There is a lot of info: in the archives of this forum; in the FlexRadio knowledge base; the v2 manual; and the Flex radio wiki http://www.flexradiowiki.com/frsradoiowiki/index.php?title=Main_Page to help out. Unfortunately, Windows can do some strange things, can overwrite drivers with newer, incompatible drivers and all. FlexRadio Co. can't control that. But don't panic, if it happens to one, it likely happens to many and the techie types here alert us to reload the legacy drivers, etc. Steve WA7DUH On 12/16/2011 8:02 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: And they don't make it easy to find. I did a search for flex and came up with nothing, and looked in every folder and directory... I still have no idea why changing the firewire card would hose things up so... I also wonder why when you remove a program, it does not remove everything Its not like you remove programs by accident, you have to work at it Brett - Original Message - From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com To: flex Reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] got it working again... On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 8:20 PM, Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote: how is it, once I got it working, after uninstalling the software and rebooting about 50 times, it comes up with all my settings and memories? Where was all that hiding? Brett, there's a directory named something like c:\users\brett\appdata\roaming\flexradio and/or c:\users\brett\appdata\roaming\flexradioflexradio systems that is not deleted by an uninstall. To complete the uninstallation process, the user has to find this directory (or both if both exist) and manually delete it/them. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Ignore - K9DUR Voice Keyer Configuration Problem
We've all been there if we use VAC at all Gary-- On 12/7/2011 1:04 PM, Gary Robertson wrote: Ignore my previous message about problems getting Voice Keyer to work with my Flex-3000. Once I checked the VAC button in PowerSDR, everything started working properly. Sorry for the wasted bandwidth. Gary Robertson - W5SAT ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Bad fist when sending CW on the Flex 1500
Rick, I did the same thing, although I had the keyer already, and run a Flex 5000. I never tried to run the built-in keyer. I like the on-screen PSDR interface for most things, but I knew I would still want a knob to adjust speed easily. Couldn't imagine having to get my hand to a mouse, navigate to little bitty up/down buttons looking through my bi-focals on a computer screen to change speed keyer speed. I can twist that speed knob on the keyer box while I am sending and never think about it. I believe in coming back to people close to the speed they are sending to me, so I'll be twisting now and again. I didn't use the built-in keyer on my prior icom either-- can't imagine going through the menu's 2 or 3 deep required to change CW keyer speed there either. Recently, my external keyer got packed for a planned move. The Flex and paddles will be hand carried of course. So I hooked the paddles to the Flex 5K directly. I think the Flex 5K has less delay, I can't really hear it at my speeds (slow mo) but there is something different, I make more mistakes. I'll be back to the external keyer when unpacked at the new digs. For me, no big deal since I wouldn't use the internal keyer in any rig that didn't have a speed knob anyway. Steve WA7DUH On 11/28/2011 9:22 AM, Rick McClelland, AA5S wrote: I'm a CW operator and my only rig is a Flex 1500. In general, I'm quite pleased with the radio but I have noticed (as have others) that I make many, many errors when sending CW with the built-in keyer on the Flex 1500. For quite some time, I attributed this to operator error until I had a brief email exchange with VE3EGA regarding the Flex 1500. He mentioned the possibility of sub-second delays in the CW transmit chain. To test his theory, I purchased the excellent K1EL keyer and built the kit. With the new keyer installed, I notice that there is perhaps a quarter of a second delay between the side-tone from the K1EL keyer and the side-tone of the Flex 1500. I now regularly turn off the side-tone on the Flex 1500 and use only the K1EL keyer and its side-tone and I notice that I make far fewer errors when sending CW. This is perhaps useful information for other CW operators experiencing similar difficulties when sending CW with the Flex 1500. Regards, Rick McClelland, AA5S Fort Collins, CO ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] more 3000 tests...
Brett-- I just checked out the NewEgg computer you linked and it looks great. I hadn't heard of the FX series processors, and it looks great. I have a AMD Phenom II, built about 1.5 years ago, and the FX is even more advanced, next gen. FX has lots of L2 and L3 cache, should be a killer. I love the Phenom II-- I can run PSDR, with dozens of other apps, including remote access with Teamviewer and Skype (both big hogs), FLDigi, logging programs, you name it. Never misses a beat. So one day I decided to find the limit. Besides PSDR running and decoding PSK31 with FLDigi and logging, I had DDUtil coordinating the serial comm, 0-com-0, VAC, Teamviewer and skype running to make the remote work, a USB Netcam showing shack video to a buddy connected remotely, Davis Weatherlink writing out internet and APRS local weather info (runs on the machine 24x7), had email running, Panda Anti-virus in the background, was rendering an edited video with Pinnacle HD Ultimate, decrypting a DVD with DVD Shrink, and compiling/writing a DVD video with Nero 10. Couldn't cause PSDR to even stutter. Highest I ever saw the processor load though-- hit 60% a couple of times-- but that's it!! I had all the cores humping for that run though! *PSDR is not a big resource hog. *But it does need to be serviced frequently and in near-real time. If some other process or driver causes a delay on the interrupt stack, you are going to notice the delays in the audio streams or CW response. Having multiple cores helps provide resources when another process is hogging, and lots of RAM so swapping NEVER happens is essential. My normal setup, not doing stupid stuff like rendering videos, decrypting DVDs and writing disks-- CPU usage is 5-7%. Start Teamviewer and Skype and connect remotely and it jumps to 12-15%. DPCs go up with Teamviewer and Skype too, but not over 75 or so, except an occasional spike when the remote operator moves or clicks something on the screen. When you hook that new computer to the Flex, you should see what the Flex really runs like. Enjoy and 73 Steve WA7DUH On 11/26/2011 5:34 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: I tried some experiments with my bottom of the bunch computer and the 3000 today. I ran resource monitor while running the 3000 and yes, with windows 7 64 bit I am into the swap file with 2 gig of memory if I run a high sample rate. I look ok at 48000. Must be a windows thing as it shows I am only using about 50% of the memory. 2 gig of memory is dirt cheap these days, so adding 2 gig more is likely worth while. I also tried turning off the panadaptor, and the cpu use went way down, so I suppose that indicates my video stuff is lame. Then I looked at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285 Four 64 bit cores at 3.6 GHz, 8 gig of memory, 1 gig video card for $460.00 Brett N2DTS ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Digital modes
I'm still using Com-0-Com with Windows 7-64. No issues, but you absolutely must have the 64 bit version (signed). You can run 32bit programs with Win7-64 but not 32 bit drivers. Most people are moving to VSPmanager. I haven't-- no point messing with success, but I would use VSP manager if I built another computer. Steve WA7DUH On 11/13/2011 2:29 PM, Michael wrote: What software is used with WINDOWS 7 64 bit to create a virtual com port? I have VAC working fine with MixW but I seem unable to get CAT control on the Flex 5000 to interface with com0com. When I installed com0com it seemed at first to have an issue with driver signing with Windows 7 64 bit but eventually to open. I am still not sure if com0Com is working with Windows 7 64 bit. I notice too that in the CAT control of the Flex 5000 all I can see is COM11 in both CAT CONTROL and PTT CONTROL . So if I for example get the com0com com port numbers coming up in blue I never can select them under the 5000 Cat Control port selections by using the drop down PORT menus there. Any help appreciated. I can of course use the MOX button to go from receive to transmit in say psk31 but it would be nice to have it automatic. Tnx Mike VE3BGE ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain Question from new Flex3000 user
Hi Bill-- interesting problem. Not an expert here, but have used the VAC input a fair amount. When using the VAC input instead of the microphone, I've been told that many of the audio chain components are bypassed. VAC is intended primarily for digital modes or use by those expensive external audio processors. The digital modes don't do well with equalizers, companders and all that. I was told that the audio chain with VAC was pretty much limited to the TX Gain you mentioned and ALC to limit over modulation, nothing more-- don't know the accuracy of what I was told but it makes sense. So most of those steps in the referenced article have no effect. A normal microphone audio chain for broadcast or ham gear will almost always have a compression (leveling) stage, because no one talks at the same level all the time, and mic distance follows the inverse square law as to volume and who can be that precise. VAC drops that I think, and counts on your external processing to handle whatever leveling, compression, equalization, etc that is needed. This was real obvious when using VAC for remote audio that I do frequently. Hope this helps-- I may be something else Steve WA7DUH On 10/5/2011 2:05 PM, Bill Ackerman wrote: I have carefully followed the directions for Audio Gain Distribution contained in this item: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/msg42531.html I adjusted everything to the suggested readings with my face about 12 away from the microphone (Heil PR-40 through external A/D converter into USB port of the PC, PowerSDR 2.2.3, VAC enabled, Windows 7 Direct Sound driver). Over the past few days, I have been told multiple times that my signal is strong but my voice is very soft (). When I move my face to within an inch or two of the microphone, I am told the readability is now great, even though the Mic TX meter is bouncing up to +60 dBm. So I have been operating that way and it seems to be working. It appears that the TX meter is not giving an accurate reading for my particular configuration. The only difference between what I am doing and the instructions in the above link is that I am adjusting the TX Gain in the Audio/VAC panel of the PowerSDR Setup rather than Mic level control. It is possible that going through the Windows audible drivers rather than directly into the Flex3000 could be making a such difference in the TX meter? Thanks for helping me understand what I am doing wrong. 73, Bill Ackerman KF5MTW ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Warc 12
No way just in software. For each transmit band in the Flex (and any other solid state radio, no tune radio) there must be band filters that trap out harmonics. There is a set of bandpass filters for each band (OK, maybe 12 and 10 meters share a filter). There would need to be a low-pass harmonic filter for this new band, otherwise there would be bad 3rd, 5th, etc harmonics. There are probably other issues as well, but that is the first one I thought of. Steve WA7DUH On 9/29/2011 6:40 AM, Drax Felton wrote: Anyone? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2011, at 11:33 AM, Drax Feltondraxfel...@gmail.com wrote: If the WARC 12 agenda item to create an amateur allocation at 415 to 527.5 kHz happens will the Flex radios be able to transmit there with a software only change? ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Digital Mode Software
I cut my teeth on Digipan. Easy to connect and simple to operate. For PSK31 and a few other modes Digipan works great. Since cutting my teeth, I have moved up to FLDigi. A few more features, and many more modes. Once you have the VAC and COM figured out with DigiPan (simple), then you have a fair chance to configure the VAC and COM connections in FLDigi. None of it is too complicated. HRD I found to be a real pain and as you said like using a sledgehammer to crack an egg. Steve WA7DUH On 9/26/2011 4:22 PM, joe_hank...@lexcominc.net wrote: I'm a Flexradio rookie (just bought a shiny new 1500) and I have a rookie question. I want to set up for digital modes (e.g. PSK31) and I think I understand the idea behind using VAC, but is there one of the software packages out there that is a particularly (read easy) good choice. I know that HRD will work, but it just seems like using a sledgehammer to crack an egg. Thanks, Joe KN4JH ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 5K not keying amp.
I've had something similar happen a few times running version 2.1.5. Has not happened yet on version 2.2.3 but I haven't had it installed very long. Its a rare thing. For me, it is not necessarily initiated with a PSDR crash, it just stops keying the amp. The solution requires restarting not only PSDR, but the Flex box as well. Once I cycle the power on the Flex box, all is OK. For me, it happens no more often than once every 2 weeks or so, usually not that often. Steve WA7DUH On 9/24/2011 8:27 AM, W1JCW wrote: Hey there guys - I was on my 5K last night and working some rtty and ssb. The sdr crashed for some reason now my 5K wont key my acom 2K. I went through the menus, settings and restored the db back to factory but no luck. The amp works fine via my other rigs thank goodness. Would you have any suggestions I can check why it wont key on the ptt line ?? I have checked the rca cable as well. Thanks. 73- W1JCW John ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex makes a great CW radio
I'm like you Dan, sometimes I want to listen to a 2khz or wider swath for weak sigs. I temporarily click it into ssb, take a listen. If I hear something I want to check out, I adjust the frequency as required to get it into the range of my 600 hz pitch, put it into cw and go from there. On 9/6/2011 9:16 AM, dan edwards wrote: ah HA !! so, if I want a 2 khz wide CWU filter for tuning dead bands for weak signals, and set low to 100 hz and high to 2100 hz, i MUST set the cw pitch to 1100 hz ? ok. except now i am 'married' to a pitch a bit too high for personal preference with narrower filters. so, like Cher told her last boyfriend? get over it 73, w5xz, dan ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Uh Oh
Hi John-- To your statement I am assuming (please correct me if I am wrong) that the 1.3 SWR indicates that the antenna was built properly. Unfortunately no-- the 1.3 SWR fits perfect with the high loss (8.3db and 10db). Remember, SWR compares the power going out from the xmitter with the power being reflected. So it goes out, being attenuated along the way (8.3db) Then gets reflected back, and loses another 8.3db, yada yada. So the bridge reads this real low reflected power, and calculates a nice SWR number. Truth is, you really don't know the situation with the antenna until you find and repair whatever is causing the loss. Antenna might be great, might not, because of the transmission line losses. Connectors or the window pass are a good guess. You will find it. Wish I was there so I could help you with the roof work if needed. May not need though, could be anywhere. Steve WA7DUH Kennewick, WA On 9/3/2011 12:18 PM, John Isaacs wrote: Thanks to all. After John's suggestion of trying a dummy load, I realized the problem must be in the antenna or line. According to my MFJ analyzer, the SWR on 18.1mHz was 1.3:1 so that wasn't the problem, but the coax loss between the xcvr and the window pass was 8.3 db and outside the window 10 db. (I am not sure how that can be, but we will save that conundrum for later.) On the dummy. the monitor and signal profile on the panadapter looked and sounded fine. Neither I nor the guy who helped me install the antenna are expert at soldering, so I suspect the problem may be in the PL259 connectors which I will replace carefully. The three at ground level will be easy, but the one on the roof will be a bear. It will be a bigger bear if the whole line must come down. I am neither young nor abled. I am assuming (please correct me if I am wrong) that the 1.3 SWR indicates that the antenna was built properly. Many thanks to all for the quick and helpful responses.Please comment further if you think it will be helpful 73 John KB1UYT On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 1:12 PM, John Wagner wrote: I would also check the antenna..is it resonant on any band? Hi SWR? Feed line confirmed OK? Do you have dummy load, maybe one in a tuner that you could transmit into briefly to see what happens? We just have to start eliminating things. Not unusual to have to go through this... 73 John W8JJW ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Old ATU problem
I doubt this is defined as a problem that prevents people from operating, or that it is considered a problem at all. You change band, obviously the tune established for one band is not the same, so it goes into bypass, as that would be better than transmitting into a tune setup for another band. Seeing that the ATU is no longer highlighted reminds the operator that he needs to re-tune. When returning to the previous band, who's to say the operator is still using the same antenna (maybe has an external switch) or that the antenna still has the same characteristics. It forces the operator to go through another tune cycle just in case. The software also doesn't know how long it has been since the previous band switch was made, at least without fancier logic and more parameter storage. Maybe it was 30 seconds ago, and nothing has changed, maybe it was two days ago, and everything has changed. Again, as written the PSDR makes the operator go through the process of initiating a new tune. As I think about it, I don't ever want the software to initiate a transmission, even to verify tune without my initiation and control. I will agree, having it track the tune settings (band and frequency) and automatically setting them would be handy feature. An enhancement. But I'm not holding my breath expecting them to put off other real problem fixes and high priority enhancements to do this nice-to-have low priority enhancement. My two cents worth anyway-- Steve WA7DUH On 8/27/2011 11:21 AM, John Vandenberg wrote: With the release of V2.2.2, I had hoped that this problem got resolved, but no luck! I believe some time ago it was stated that the problem of ATU settings by band got fixed (forgot what version). Can someone please verify... Hardware F5K/RX2/V/U V2.1.5. 2.2.2 Try this: - Database Factory defaults - RX2 off - 80m tune up with ATU tunes fine my G8RV, SWR 1.9 - 20m listen anywere - click 80m again, ATU highlite and settings are gone ...@#$! have to do new tune up Could someone from Flex please comment? John, ve3dvv --- On *Tue, 16/8/11, John Vandenberg /jvandenb...@mountaincable.net/* wrote: From: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net Subject: [Flexradio] Old ATU problem (at least for me) To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Tuesday, 16 August, 2011, 18:11 The problem has been reported before (including me), but never resolved. I am not sure if Flex sees it at a problem Senario: 1.Operating on 80M with ATU on, working good, talking to budy. 2. Do a quick check on 20m see what the band is like 3. When back on 80M hit PTT to talk to budy. 4. Radio goes beserk, due to RF (Oh I forgot the ATU @#$!!!) 5. May have to restart PWSDR and tune up on 80m with ATU again. 6. Have to explain (again) to budy why I disappeared. 7. He (and myself) are not impressed why it does not remember the ATU settings by band. Could Flex readdress the problem again 73/John/ve3dvv - Original Message - From: flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz http://uk.mc861.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz http://uk.mc861.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 76, Issue 16 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier keying, Flex 3000
Don-- I haven't seen an answer to this yet, so I'll take my best shot although there are better experts than I am. For my Flex 5000, the voltage limit is 50vdc, so 120vdc would smoke it. Maybe did you mean 12 vdc? Current is 400 ma so the 100 ma would be OK. I don't know what the limits are on the Flex 3000, I just have my 5000 specs. Also, my guess (again I don't know) is that the keying line is pulling down a relay in the HL-2200. Relays have windings with inductance, and I would be concerned that when the Flex unkeys, it would generate a high voltage back-emf spike as the relay coil field collapsed back into the keying transistor in the Flex, smoking it. So as a minimum, a back-emf protection diode would be needed across the relay in the HL-2200 (if it really has one). Probably easiest to let the Flex key a buffer relay in your situation. You could make it work direct though with a little soldering. Steve WA7DUH On 8/17/2011 6:34 PM, Don wrote: From what I have read in the manual I should be able to do a direct connect to the keying relay circuit in an HeathKit HL-2200 amplifier. The keying relay has about 120 VDC at 100 ma. on it. I just wanted to check here an make sure. Also does anyone know that device is being use to obtain the 2.5 ms switching time? Don ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Skype and VOX
Actually, the delay to manually hit the PTT is much less than the delay for the audio to get through everything, at least in my system. I use teamviewer for rig control, and the delay between me clicking the MOX remotely and keyup is usually less than 0.5 second. But if I start talking at the same time I remote key the MOX, the audio doesn't arrive for another 2-4 seconds. Thus, what others hear after the transmitter keys up is whatever was in the audio pipeline 1.5-3.5 seconds *before *I clicked the MOX button-- typically what is transmitted in those 1.5-3.5 seconds is the received audio coming through the remote station speaker (computer speaker), or fan noise, etc. Headphones help minimize that racket and confusion. Teamviewer will control the remote computer - thus PSDR screen -- and provides audio paths as well. However, Teamviewer audio chain seems to have fixed buffers of about 4 seconds-- a terrible delay. I did find that unacceptable. Plus their codex didn't provide good fidelity audio. So I use Teamviewer to control the rig, and Skype for the audio paths. Skype's audio delay is variable-- if it detects high internet packet delay or jitter, it lengthens the buffers to minimize dropouts which imposes the audio chain delay. If packet delay is low with low jitter, Skype algorithms will shorten the buffers and audio chain delay. It never seems to get lower than 1 second, but that is sooo much better than 3-4 seconds. I agree, working with 3-4 second delay really becomes noticeable. 1 or 1.5 second we have learned to live with. I share my Flex with several remote users, and use it frequently myself while on trips, and we all get the 'nack' of operating with the delay. Some of my users can even start talking about a second before they hit the MOX and that audio arrives just after the transmitter lights up. Technically, it is variables in packet transit time that forces the VOIP algorithms that require audio chains to use long buffers. Can't blame Skype. Actually, Skype does a terrific job considering the packet transit variables of the internet with millions of users, many on crappy connections. Steve WA7DUH On 8/5/2011 11:23 AM, Dr. Howard S. White wrote: I really wish someone could make Skype trigger the VOX ... The delay to manually hit PTT is unacceptable... __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., VE3GFW/K6 ex-AE6SM KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Skype
Hi-- I've tried, without success. Skype has very sophisticated routines to automatically adjust levels, even in the manual mic and speaker adjustment modes in the Skype app. When Skype doesn't hear anything, it starts boosting computer/IPAD Mic gain to the point where ANY background noise will trip the VOX. Of course, if I didn't talk to myself so much . Steve WA7DUH On 8/4/2011 4:15 PM, Dr. Howard S. White wrote: Has anyone ever figured out how to use VOX with Skype on the Ipad. I am using Logmein and Skype I find the manual PTT latency to be very long __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., VE3GFW/K6 ex-AE6SM KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Question on how PSDR controls VAC audio levels
Hi Ron-- you are correct, the AF slider is just for the station speaker output, and the Mic slider just affects the microphone inputs. Neither of these are involved in the VAC. VAC levels may be controlled from SetupAudioVAC tab on the setup screen. Works fine. Steve WA7DUH On 8/4/2011 4:36 PM, Ronald G. Parsons wrote: I am experimenting with ways to remotely control PSDR with the audio I/O transmitted via Skype connected to the VAC lines. I have the Skype audio options “Automatically adjust microphone/speaker settings” unchecked. The remote audio I/O device’s (currently an iPad 2) speaker and microphone levels, connected to PSDR (v. 2.1.5), are not affected by the PSDR AF slider (speaker output) nor by the PSDR Mic (USB) slider. It appears that the VAC audio comes from/goes to PSDR at a point which is not affected by the AF and Mic sliders. Is this correct? If so, is there a way to control the amplitude of the VAC channels via the AF and Mic sliders or some other control? Ron W5RKN ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Low (no) output
Sounds like it is time to call Flex-- no one here seems to have a clue after multiple pleas for help. Doesn't sound good fer sure. On 7/19/2011 4:49 PM, Dave Gomberg wrote: This problem has gotten so bad I cannot seem to transmit at all any more. I reset the database hoping that would fix things. No cigar. Should I just send it back to Flex or old mail below Flex3K, 2.0.22, when transmitting (PTT thru either the front panel RJ-45 or the back panel RCA), often there is no output (only -30dB, not -10, -5, -2 as usual). When this happens once, it usually persists for several PTTs. Sometimes cured by repeated tries or by closing and reopening PSDR. Anyone seen this? Any clues as to what might be wrong??? It started about 2-3 weeks ago and seems to be getting worse and worse (more and more frequent, more and more persistent). ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] External Antenna Tuner and AMP
Hi Val-- also, I set up the 998 tuner to auto-tune when it needs to. Set the power for about 15 watts in By-pass/Tune. Works like a champ remotely. It will be nice to command a manual tune. Eventually I'll figure that out, using parallel port and extra lines not used by the bcd the controls the amp. Steve WA7DUH On 6/5/2011 1:31 PM, Val Ballard wrote: That's it, it just sunk through my thick skull. I was clicking the ATU button, when ever I would tune I was clicking ATU not TUN. Thanks everyone. Val From: Bret Millsbmil...@ecso.com To: 'Val Ballard'kd7...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] External Antenna Tuner and AMP That’s exactly how it works you just hit the TUNE button instead of the ATU button. 73's Bret WXclean. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Leveler
On the main top menu-- select Setup, then Transmit. You can create newly named transmitter audio chains right there. That is, make all your adjustments, then go to this place, create a unique name for it, and save. All the transmit audio chain settings are saved. I have different Transmit Profiles for different mics and my headset, plus my wife has different profiles for her, since she has a different voice. 73 Steve WA7DUH On 6/4/2011 8:30 AM, Dave Gomberg wrote: At 03:18 AM 6/4/2011, Brian Lloyd wrote: There is an excellent article on how to set all the transmit levels, i.e. mixer, mic gain, EQ, leveler, ALC, in the FlexRadioWiki. See: http://www.flexradiowiki.com/frsradoiowiki/index.php?title=Setting_Audio_Gain Brian, excellent article! But it suggests: save them in your TX profile How does one do 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/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Rx Audio and Mic In on Flex-1500
I don't have 1500, but I assume they run like the others-- They put the phones and mic connections on the radio mostly for convenience. Many people like a traditional rig-type audio connection. They run the digital audio paths back to sound interface chips in the rig box to make this convenience. It is passing it back to the rig in digital form on the usb path (1500) or firewire (3000-5000). Can you use your computer audio? SURE! You must use the Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) connection in PowerSDR. You also need Virtual Audio Cable software that creates a virtual audio cable connection between the VAC interface in PowerSDR and your computer mic and speaker devices. That is it. Simpler than it sounds. You will love it. You can hook those virtual audio cables to anything! Hook to skype and run remote. Hook to any of the digital software for rtty, psk31,etc and good to go. No separate audio boxes or anything. Steve WA7DUH On 5/29/2011 10:28 AM, Peter G. Viscarola wrote: I've been playing with my new Flex-1500 for a couple of days now. BTW, plugged it into my laptop, installed PowerSDR (and VspMgr, and VAC, and MixW)... DONE! Worked first time. I took all the defaults. No pops, no clicks, no problems at all. With all of 3 watts I had PSK QSO with someone in Panama. I already love this radio. But I have some sort of conceptual gap in my understanding that I'm SURE somebody can clear up for me: 1) The signal is filtered and demodulated by PowerSDR in the computer... so why is the phones connection on the front panel of the radio? How does the audio GET there (back across the USB connection)? Is there a way to use my laptop's sound card and speakers to hear the radio audio? 2) Similar to the above, but for the microphone connection: The mic connector is on the radio, not into the computer. Does the mic audio travel back across the USB from the radio? Is there a way to use my laptop's microphone as input? Confused, Peter K1PGV ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex3k Skype
To be clear on the answer-- no, you cannot control powerSDR from Skype. To operate powerSDR (doesn't matter which hardware) takes 2 things-- a) a way to transfer the audio back and forth b) a way to control the radio (set band, frequency, filters, mode, hit the transmit button, etc). Skype can only do a) above-- transfer the audio. You must have some other mechanism to control the radio. That is where Teamviewer, VNC, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Ham Radio Deluxe, or other remote operation application comes in. As a note, Teamviewer has the ability to handle both a) and b). But not perfect, in my opinion. Steve WA7DUH On 5/16/2011 3:15 PM, Rick Tharrington wrote: Can you control the Flex 1500 by Skype? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Luke Rainville (WebMail) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 1:57 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3k Skype Mark, here is a link that has the details http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50230.aspx?Keywords=vac - Original Message - From: f6...@free.fr To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:30:29 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Flex3k Skype Hi, Name is Marc and callsign F6GRH : I would like to have details over the procedure to have my Flex 3K work over Skype and over Teamviewer knowing that the issue has been treated already : but the OM is a bit new in PC's and software and would need some further explanations . Thanks in advance for any helpfull advice 73 Marc ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Ipad and Flex 5K
There is a VNC program for iPads? Also, VNC requires port forwards through your home firewalls to operate outside your home network. A hassle. *The app used in the uTube video was LogMeIn -- which must be available on the iPad.* Steve WA7DUH On 3/28/2011 1:04 PM, Timo Toro wrote: Ian, Just install VNC and Skype to your iPad. 73, Timo, OH5KW At 10:32 +0100 28/3/11, Ian Scoble wrote: Hi All I seem to remember a few weeks ago some talk about running the F5K remotely on an Ipad but can't for the life of me remember what software was used any help please would be much appreciated, it maybe a novel way of demonstrating SDR at the local radio club for a talk that I have to do later on in the year. Ian ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] N1MM VAC Audio
Hi Ed-- I am 100% sure it is N1MM, not pSDR. You have virtual audio cables as the buffer, and I have all kinds of other apps that work just fine, including Ray's (K9DUR) Voicekeyer. I installed Ray's Voicekeyer in 3 minutes flat, pointed it at the wav files I already created for N1MM. No issues. Steve WA7DUH On 3/27/2011 5:05 AM, Ed Toal wrote: Hi Steve, I do not have the answer. I asked the same question a few months back and got no replies. I have asked two hams who are much more knowledgeable in computer matters to look into it, but no answer yet. Flex guys were very helpful, but this can't be fixed in PWSDR. Hard wiring the audio line is inane as why would you convert the audio back and forth to get there and it requires a separate audio control/switch box. If you feed the radio via the balanced input you have to manually keep switching the audio input, totally a no go for contesting. In my case I'm stumped if it is a N1MM problem or OS audio issue. In other words, I'm not sure if the problem can be solved in N1MM or if the audio application running the (Intel onboard) sound card needs improving to select VAC lines. I suspect that N1MM could fix the problem. I also wonder if using a different audio card with its own control software might be the easiest way out, if you can find one that sees the virtual cables. Yes, this seems like a problem that should not even exist. Ed N9MW On 3/26/2011 10:39 PM, Steve Sterling wrote: With the CQ WPX contest in full swing, my voice was starting to go and I decided it was time to hook up N1MM's voicekeyer to VAC. I'm a frequent VAC user with digital modes plus I frequently remote into my Flex when I am traveling, so I thought I had the whole VAC thing figured out. No problem getting PTT working, its the audio chain at issue. Once the obvious didn't work (in N1MM select the virtual cable attached to pSDR input), I read up on the Wiki written by Al, K0VM. Al suggests that N1MM Logger doesn't enumerate the devices well, and I would need to try all the devices available on the pulldown list to find which one is really my virtual cable input. In doing so, every device that isn't either a VAC virtual cable or the default (computer speakers) causes N1MM to crash and the Flex to lock up in transmit. I've tried every device-- no joy. I can run a physical audio cable from the soundcard line out into the line input on the back of the Flex, and select the default audio device in N1MM. That works, but a physical cable really defeats the whole digital audio chain. Has anyone ever got N1MM voicekeyer to work through VAC? ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Tun issues
Sounds like power isn't set to drop down when tuning. Mine will run into a 10:1 or worse SWR at 10 watts. There is a setting somewhere up in the menu (but I don't remember where) or; (I think this will work) a) get it running into a dummy load or well tuned antenna, b) put it into tune, c) run the power slider down to 5-10 watts (whatever the tuner needs to operate), d) turn off the tune. I think it memorizes the power settings when it actually in tune mode as it does with PTT keying. Steve WA7DUH On 3/27/2011 9:22 PM, Robert Kearbey wrote: Hi Flex Trying to get the problem stated correctly. Flex-MFJ automatic tuner-either 43 foot vertical or dipole. Problem: at times when SWR is3.0 the Flex shuts down with SWR message. Use Icom to tune, then switch to Flex and then the Flex 5000 tunes just fine. If Flex would just let it tune for 3 seconds before shutting down it would work. Maybe either the SWR limit or the shutdown response time? What do you think ? What am I doing wrong? Bob K6DDS iPhone iPhone ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] N1MM VAC Audio
With the CQ WPX contest in full swing, my voice was starting to go and I decided it was time to hook up N1MM's voicekeyer to VAC. I'm a frequent VAC user with digital modes plus I frequently remote into my Flex when I am traveling, so I thought I had the whole VAC thing figured out. No problem getting PTT working, its the audio chain at issue. Once the obvious didn't work (in N1MM select the virtual cable attached to pSDR input), I read up on the Wiki written by Al, K0VM. Al suggests that N1MM Logger doesn't enumerate the devices well, and I would need to try all the devices available on the pulldown list to find which one is really my virtual cable input. In doing so, every device that isn't either a VAC virtual cable or the default (computer speakers) causes N1MM to crash and the Flex to lock up in transmit. I've tried every device-- no joy. I can run a physical audio cable from the soundcard line out into the line input on the back of the Flex, and select the default audio device in N1MM. That works, but a physical cable really defeats the whole digital audio chain. Has anyone ever got N1MM voicekeyer to work through VAC? ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] setup for 1500
Hi-- I'm not a 1500 expert, but will try to give a quick answer on a couple-- other experts will likely chime in when they have a chance Q1- keyboard/mouse-- defer to others, just don't know Q2 -- PowerSDR™ v2.0.20 RC2 is the most stable version for the 1500, just reading the threads here from the last couple of weeks. The 1.6.18 versions which are rock stable for the 5000 don't work on 1500's. But 2.0.20 is very very good. Q3 -- firmware version currently loaded doesn't matter. When you install and initiate v2.0.20 RC2, it will update the firmware on the box as well. Enjoy-- WA7DUH Steve On 3/16/2011 8:26 AM, y...@aol.com wrote: I just purchased a 1500. I set up a computer ...P-4 3.0 with 2 gb of ram. The box has a New install of XP-home sp-3. the computer is dedicated to the 1500 and power sdr only. no virus software, and only the web browser, to down load files. I have a couple of questions. 1. keyboard and mouse, better to use the PS-2 connections , have both also in USB. and keep the only usb connection, for the 1500? 2. 99% of the 1500's use will be ssb,with that in mind, what will be the most stable and problem free version of power sdr, to run on the computer? 3. How do I find out what version of the firmware is on my 1500? the radio was a rehab from flex ,ordered on Monday from flex,can I assume it has the latest up grade ,on the 1500. This will affect what software I use? I guess what Iam asking do I pick and choose software ,or just go with what ever is on the cd from flex that comes with the 1500. I will down load and print the latest manual, today for the 1500, maybe that will answer all my questions,but with developments changing SO FAST, thought I would ask these questions. thanks for any and all help on the above. dale WT4T ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Video - Running Flex-5000 Remotely on iPad
No mention-- or he said it so fast I couldn't catch it-- what application he is using to remote his desktop onto the iPAD? On 3/10/2011 7:33 PM, Gary Robertson wrote: For all of you interested in running your Flex remotely, I thought you might find the following youtube video of interest. Gary Robertson W5SAT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFvGfFj7HY ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed
Hi Mike and all-- PSDR is always run where the rig is. The data between PSDR computer and the Flex rig is very fast, lots of it, and must be near real time. No way that a internet connection or whatever you might have for the remote access will come close to the speeds and throughput needed. So you will need some application to remote in. There are two ways for that-- a) use an application, many already mentioned by others like TightVNC, that remotes the entire computer screen. So you can remotely run the entire computer, all the apps, get to the directories, and run PSDR. I run this way, and have some delay in the display, but usable. Key the transmitter by clicking the MOX button. I don't try CW this way. b) use an application, like Ham Radio Deluxe, that provides a remote rig interface. You don't see PSDR, can't see the panadapter, but you have all the normal radio interfaces of an old-fashioned radio like a tuning dial, filter widths, etc. You can't access anything else on the computer. PSDR is controlled-- band change, frequency change, everything-- using Kenwood-2000 CAT commands that run between the Ham Radio Deluxe and PSDR. You need to make a decision on which path to take. Actually, I use both. If I am doing the remote access and have a fast connection, I use option a)-- the full computer screen. However, if I am sharing my station with a ham friend, I make them use Ham Radio Deluxe, because I have lots of stuff on my computer and I am not willing to share it all. This just gives you the ability to remotely control the radio-- you still need Skype or whatever for the audio. Good luck-- it is fun. I am sitting in a hotel on a business trip in Greenville, SC, and just got off my Flex located in Washington state. Steve WA7DUH On 3/8/2011 4:08 AM, Michael Ruttenberg wrote: How do you run the PSDR software? At the local end (where you physically are) or at the remote end (where the rig is)? If at the local end, how do you get get the software to control the rig as the rig and PSDR are physically separate. If at the local end, how do you key the rig for SSB/CW? I am sure there are many questions about how to chain up the software and rig. Is there a guide written somewhere from someone who has succeeded in doing this? I have a Flex3000 and would be interested in seeing this in action. Mike G7TWC On 8 March 2011 02:59, Mike WA8BXNhubb...@hotmail.com wrote: When using skype for audio, a different skype account is needed for each computer (easy to have as many as you want). Each one will both send and receive audio. Even if you were going to just listen to the remote radio still two accounts would be needed, on to get the audio sent from the remote system, and one to receive it on the local computer. I suppose if one was going to use a digital mode like PSK31 an audio link would not be needed at all. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Tim N9PUZ Date: 03/07/11 21:49:07 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Operation - Software Needed I have used LogMeIn with both my Flex 1500 and other radios with good Success for digital modes. I have not used the other two. You'll need two Skype accounts I believe. One for audio to the radio and Another for the return audio. Tim N9PUZ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Plasma TV RF noise
I could be the author of this email-- same situation-- dang Pioneer high end plasma-- great picture-- trashy RF generator. And the XYL sees no humor in my attitude! WA7DUH On 1/5/2011 10:12 AM, Gary Warner wrote: Anyone got any good ideas about how to stop RF noise from coming from a plasma TV- seems worst on 75 meter band. I have two plasma TVs, and one gives out no noise, but the other one causes substantial RF noise.The one that causes the noise is a Pioneer with the TV operated by a separate controller box.I have put ferrite chokes all over the place, but still the noise. Getting rid of the TV is not an option, and telling my wife to turn it off does not go over real well. Gary WG1I ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] I'm a fledgling Flexer
Welcome aboard Bob-- I just got my Flex in July and it has been an exciting learning experience. Not that I am an expert but I understand the basics. No-- pSDR (the software radio) is just a radio. You still need your various digital programs to do their functions. This is good, because I might like Digipan and you might like Fldigi, etc. What is great about the Flex and pSDR are two interfaces-- VAC and CAT. No Rig Blasters, messing with physical cables, etc. VAC is virtual audio cable. It makes pSDR look like a sound card. So if you are setting up your digital app, say Digipan, in the setup instead of hooking to your computer's sound card, that then attaches to physical sound cables, that goes to a physical audio interface to you Icom or Yaseu, you simply hook to the VAC audio device in pSDR. CAT handles the serial communications function. So you can key the transmitter on/off from your Digipan or whatever. But instead of actually going through the physical serial ports on your computer, converting to CI-V or whatever your rig needs, you use virtual serial ports, all in software. You do need a couple of third-party apps to make these interfaces, but it is all explained in the Flex Radio site Knowledge base. Use the search function and look for digital modes. Within the pSDR application, the buttons below lower sideband, upper sideband, CW etc are the digital modes. Click those with activate the VAC interface and away you go. Setup even has volume adjustments, etc. Also, there is a Wiki that is started that probably has help. I forget the address, but someone will certainly chime in. Enjoy-- it is a blast, although there is a lot to learn and some radio paradigms that must be adjusted. Steve WA7DUH On 12/31/2010 4:36 PM, WA7HYD wrote: I'm new to the lists, just signed on today in fact. The timing is perfect to wish everyone who is an established Flexer, to those gathering information before Flexing their wallets, plastic or lines of credit, a very Flexible New Year and and a prosperous run of QSOs. Coming from a background of digital mode communications, and an growing interest in QRP, the Flex-1500 seemed to be the perfect fit for me. I will be able to pursue WAS QRP on all bands, and switch to the digital modes for a change of pace, still in a QRP setting. I guess I have missed the method of implementation of the digital modes. Does the PowerSDR software generate the digital modes of operation or is it similar to operating HRD in the background with DM-780 doing the actual digital programs? I've got a lot to learn, and need to glean an enormous amount of information from available sources in a relatively short period of time. de BobWA7HYD wa7...@snocohams.net ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi
Just checking-- but you realize that you can only hook up one CAT-based application DIRECTLY to pSDR? To hook up multiple apps (logger, MultiPSK, FLDigi) to operate together, you need DDUtil app. Took me 4 months to figure that out! Steve WA7DUH On 12/30/2010 3:23 PM, Stan wrote: Well I guess I got to keep trying then. I must be missing something very simple. I am using the Flex5000A and Logger32 as a rule and love PSK as well. Not QRP as a rule but low power, like 30 watts. But I want to set up a sked on Olivia and Logger does not have that mode. Stan From: Rick Tharrington Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:38 PM To: 'Stan' ; 'Brian Lloyd' Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi I agree fldigi rocks! First time around I got mine going, and pretty much has every mode you would use. I run a FLEX 1500 QRP that's right QRP, mostly BPSK31 and RTTY. The bands of choice are 20,30,and 40 meters. If I can hear them I can wk them state side and DX. Antenna T-6 LPA 20 up and a Mosley RV-4C 1/4 ground mounted vertical with 25 redials. I have a 50w brick it's sent off for repairs. Hell I might just sale the thing when comes back I'm having so much fun QRP! Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Stan Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:06 PM To: Brian Lloyd Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi Did you get it to work the CAT with your Flex radio Brian? Stan From: Brian Lloyd Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 4:50 PM To: Stan Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Stanwa2...@taconic.net wrote: I am trying to get set up to use Olivia mode. I installed the above software and the VAC seems to work fine but I cannot get the CAT to work for me. Anyone using either program with success. I have been using HamLogger successfully but it does not include the Olivia mode. I have never been happy trying to run MultiPSK. Instead I use fldigi or DM780 from HRD. I find that the setup and operation of fldigi to be the simplest of all the programs and the most likely to get running on first try. ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] TUN sticking (staying on) on ATU (5KA)
My 5K does the same thing once in a while, particularly on hard tunes where the antenna is quite reactive. I just punch it off (click the ATU button), then hit it again, sometimes 2 or 3 cycles. Usually it was quite close to getting a tune, and on the subsequent cycles will be successful in tuning. Also, when you force it off, it leaves the power set at 10 watts. As I understand it, the Flex 5K uses a custom OEM LDG-brand tuner. I have one of those on my ICOM 7000, and it has similar characteristics, but isn't nearly as successful on these hard tunes (same antenna). A minor inconvenience since I am asking it to tune an antenna that is beyond the specs of the tuner. It never has this problem when I am trying to tune a 3:1 SWR. Only those +10:1 or greater. On 12/26/2010 7:57 AM, Bradley Feldman wrote: This just started happening today on my new 5KA. Reset the DB several times to try and fix, but it's still happening. I go to auto-tune. Tune stays on indefinitely. A variety of messages will show in the ATU Settings Form. None look good... Examples: Tune completely SuccessfullySWR 1022.0 , Tune Failed: No RF Detected Sometimes PowerSDR will lock up. Made absolutely NO changes to the computer, nor the radio and things have been working great up until today Any ideas? *B KK2QQ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] TUN sticking (staying on) on ATU (5KA)
I am on pSDR 1.18.6 the current release version-- not the beta. On 12/26/2010 8:31 AM, Steve Sterling wrote: My 5K does the same thing once in a while, particularly on hard tunes where the antenna is quite reactive. I just punch it off (click the ATU button), then hit it again, sometimes 2 or 3 cycles. Usually it was quite close to getting a tune, and on the subsequent cycles will be successful in tuning. Also, when you force it off, it leaves the power set at 10 watts. As I understand it, the Flex 5K uses a custom OEM LDG-brand tuner. I have one of those on my ICOM 7000, and it has similar characteristics, but isn't nearly as successful on these hard tunes (same antenna). A minor inconvenience since I am asking it to tune an antenna that is beyond the specs of the tuner. It never has this problem when I am trying to tune a 3:1 SWR. Only those +10:1 or greater. On 12/26/2010 7:57 AM, Bradley Feldman wrote: This just started happening today on my new 5KA. Reset the DB several times to try and fix, but it's still happening. I go to auto-tune. Tune stays on indefinitely. A variety of messages will show in the ATU Settings Form. None look good... Examples: Tune completely SuccessfullySWR 1022.0 , Tune Failed: No RF Detected Sometimes PowerSDR will lock up. Made absolutely NO changes to the computer, nor the radio and things have been working great up until today Any ideas? *B KK2QQ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Waterfall and powerline noise
After 28 years QRT, the other thing you will discover, besides powerline, is how much RF trash is generated from all the gizmos most people have. --A lot of computers are quite noisy RF wise not all, but many. --Our microwave oven just trashes 80 M --Most of the internet modems provided by the cable DSL companies, wireless routers, little network switches all put out terrible noises --Plasma TVs-- at least the one my neighbors have-- I can always here that when they are watching-- 20db waving undulations that show on the Flex displays --Those touch-on lamps-- my wife had 3 of those going in the house-- just terrible-- open squarewave oscillators drifting around I am on the constant hunt. I find one thing, a day or two later, someone brings home something else On 12/18/2010 6:10 PM, Brad A. Steffler wrote: As a noob to SDR and a returning ham after 28 years QRT, I bought a new 5000a (at my wife's insistence, no less) at the Huntsville hamfest. I got on 75 Meters and I thought the band was in terrible shape . While there were no static crashes, the overall noise level was awful. It was not what I rtemembered for the 80-75 meter band in the winter. I think I have a severe power line noise problem near me. My question is about the waterfall display. The background color is hot pink. The background will go to blue-green with some black, if I disconnect the antenna. I infer that I have a terrific powerline radiator nearby. Is this correct. Oh, I might add that when I took out my truck and tuned the AM radio to 1.5 MHz, a clear area, I got almost deafening noise near two poles about 100 ft from my house. Brad A. Steffler KE4XJ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Pauses in cw character transmission
Although this thread has been pretty well thrashed-- I gotta say-- I haven't done anything special with my computer, it runs anti-virus, I have indexing running, logging, cw skimmer, yadayada, all running, and my Flex 5K has no problems, no skips, no slow downs, no issue with sending CW at 40wpm. Probably goes faster, just never turned the keyer faster. So I know it keeps up with the analog boxes. At least mine does. And I need to rework the IRQs because my firewire board is setting on one of the PCI interrupts that has everything else that uses interrupts sharing. But since it gives me no trouble, moving the IRQ just hasn't been a priority. I am still on pSDR 1.18.6. Although I am a tinkerer techie at heart, I made the decision to really concentrate on getting the basic functionality of the Flex down solid, and 3rd party programs like the loggers, digital modes and all down solid before exploring beta products. A 6-core 2.83ghz (each core) AMD Phenom II processor, ASUS motherboard, 8gb of RAM and Windows 7 runs it. _64-bit Windows 7_ so the processor can actually take advantage of more than the 3 gb of RAM that the 32-bit versions are limited to using. Anti-virus-- totally agree, I would never run Norton or Macaffee. These slugware applications suck 3/4ths of the processor power out of any system they are loaded on. I normally run Eset NOD32 on my computers (I have many) but on the ham computer, I'm trying something radically different-- It is called Panda Cloud anti-virus. It really is non-evasive. So far, no issues with it, but the jury is still out 'cause it is very new. I have left the built-in Windows firewall active. It doesn't seem to slow anything down, although I run hardware firewall for my internal network as well. I also used an OEM copy of Windows 7-- since the computer is home built. None of the bloat-ware that the computer vendors are paid to load onto store-bought computers. Oh-- and I use an external keyer plugged into the key jack. I'm used to manipulating it, loading canned messages and such. It interfaces with N1MM for contesting. So I am not trying to use any of the keyer functions available in pSDR. Bottom line-- these Flex computers WILL do high speed CW, at least the Flex-5K running pSDR 1.18.6. Don't give up! Steve WA7DUH On 12/17/2010 9:01 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Billw...@billnjudy.com wrote: On both machines TaskManager rarely ever show a blip in MSE usage. In the months I've had it installed I've only seen it actually show a cpu use once. Here is the thing: Microsoft Windows was not intended to be a real-time operating system. A real-time operating system is designed to prioritize time-critical operations so that they have to wait only a finite and small amount of time before they get the resources they need to run which assures that they complete their tasks on-time. For most programs, this doesn't matter as humans won't notice when the system periodically makes them wait even several hundred milliseconds while the OS allows some other program to finish what it is doing. Even PowerSDR doesn't have a problem most of the time. The only time it really becomes a problem is with CW where the system must switch and process paddle transitions within a few milliseconds. The only way you can ensure this with Windows is to just not have anything else running on the computer. Period. The more tasks that are running, the more chance you have that PowerSDR will be forced to wait for some other task to give up the processor, and the more likely you are to experience latency in the system responding to paddle transitions. This makes handing CW the most difficult thing that PowerSDR has to do. Moving to an OS that supports real-time process scheduling, e.g. MacOS, RTlinux, etc., will do a lot to help solve this problem but even then tuning will be required to ensure that those modules that require system response time limitations get the resources they need when they need it. The bottom line is, if you want to be sure that you get reasonable CW performance from PowerSDR running on your Windows system, plan to throw CPU power at the problem and then plan to strip Windows down to a racing configuration. For better or worse, transmitting CW happens to be the one area where analog radios and radios with small, limited, dedicated processors will have an advantage. My solution? I don't do CW. There are other, more efficient (better bandwidth and better Eb/No performance) modes today. I figure, as long as I have accepted that I am going to have supercomputer processing power present as a necessary component of my radio, I may as well use it to improve communications. YMMV. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:
[Flexradio] VSPmgr With Windows 7-64
Anyone know if VSPmgr will operate with Windows 7 64 bit? I used 0-COM-0 when I set up because they did have a 64bit version (unsigned). ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Mic input question F3K
Let's say you have VAC attached to Skype so a buddy can use it to talk in a roundtable or check into a net. You also want to participate (but when it is your turn.) The VAC is active so he can hear and transmit. When it is your turn, pick up the front panel mic and key the PTT. When the mic PTT goes to transmit, it OVER RIDES that VAC input audio and the mic is active. It works very slick. Steve WA7DUH On 11/28/2010 8:45 AM, David McKenzie wrote: Does this mean you can use both microphone audio AND vac audio at the same time if you hard key from the flexwire or ptt connector on the rig? On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Tim Ellisontelli...@itsco.com wrote: Yes. Unless you select the Setup-Audio-VAC option to make the mic active *and* you use the PTT circuit (hard wired) to key the mic. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L Hess Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 11:10 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Mic input question F3K When you select the DGU and DGL modes is the front microphone connected muted on the Flex-3000? I don't want to be broadcasting my crappy guitar from here in the shack. ;-) Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Time for an amp for my F3K
100 to 400 watts is one S unit or 6db. Actually, specs, your real lucky to get 400 watts, as typical is spec at 350. Doubt anyone could tell the difference between 350 and 400 watts. A S unit is noticable with a weak signal. Never interfaced to one so don't know the issues there. Steve WA7DUH On 11/27/2010 8:30 AM, Mark Lunday wrote: What are most folks using? How are you interfacing the F3K with the amp? I am looking for 20/17/15/12/10. Was looking at THP 450 watt model, running on a 12V supply from standard house outlet. Not sure if that's enough extra kick over the 100 watts. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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: http://www.flexradio.com/
