Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Tim (W4TME)
And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread herbert3
Tim, You can tell Greg to take my name off the list of people who want to buy these things. Given the fact that you have decided to not sell the model I wanted and also the increase in price makes me want to review the whole matter 73 Lee Quoting Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com: And

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Tim (W4TME)
As I noted, there are other PA configurations available other than the *standard* offerings, so rather than canceling your order, of which I can not do, you must do that yourself (it is an internal FlexRadio policy), contact Greg directly and see what other PA options are available before

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Peter Manfre
Tim and Lee, I also agree with this...I am going to stick with the XV144 transverter. I think the price is rather high for this...much higher than was originally estimated. I am sure it is well worth every penny...but just too much to spend for what it yields. So also take me off the

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Tim (W4TME)
To get the same capability that the VLP V/U module provides using external transverters, you would need to spend $815 using Elecraft products if you are needing a max of 50 Mw. Since the VLP module costs $699, The VLP module is a very competitive product. If you need higher wattage, like 7

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Brian Lloyd
Is the higher-power version going to have a bypass the PA mode under software control? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread lloydberg
Hey, I’ve had a day to think about things… FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced – not even close. I don’t know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade.

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Kevin Hobbs
I have to disagree a bit ... an 8877 on VHF needs way more than 25W drive ... 60 Watts will do OK and could eliminate the need for an intermediate amp. So now you do know someone who wants a 60W version. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Tim (W4TME)
Lloyd, Look at the specs.They are priced competitively. Where are you going to get a VHF/UHF receiver with the dynamic range of the FLEX-5000 with class A power amps in a single box solution? If you want a 30 watt version, then call the FlexRadio Sales team and buy one. As I have said

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Howard S. White
Since it is already available from the Sales Team, would it not make sense from the marketing point of view to put the 30 W Customer Upgradeable Version on the web site as an optional offering... I suspect that giving us that option would eliminate most of the complaints For me 30W was the

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Ruben Navarro Huedo
i have done it. lloydb...@charter.net escribió: Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 -- Rubén Navarro Huedo - EA5BZ http://www.palotes.com ___ FlexRadio Systems

Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS

2009-10-29 Thread Tim (W4TME)
No it doesn't and here is why. There are too many if..then..else type options that goes into ordering a V/U with PAs rated lower than 60w. We tried to figure out a way to make it easy to order and it was so complicated that you needed a complex flow chart to make sure you met all the proper