Well lets see how well I did on my FlexPredictions:
1. An amateur rig based on a Military Model. From comments posted by
Gerald, there is a Military Legacy to the 6000 series. I give myself credit
for getting this one right.
2. Packaging. Guess I was a little off on the size; but, it is rack mount!
Will give myself a 1/2 right on this one. Anyway, whats a couple of inches
here and there.
3. No multiple modules (yet). Got a zero on this one.
4. All frequency, tracking filters, reception on any frequency with brick
wall selectivity. About a 3/4 right on this one. There is that gap in the 70
MHz range that I didn't know about.
5. Receive on 16 frequencies.... 1/2 right, 8 slice receivers...but, I bet
that will be increased to 16 in the next year. I think I will be right on this
as time progresses. Will probably get 100% on this one in the future.
6. 135W output assembly. about 75% right on this one...100W.
7. 4 transmit outputs, only one....25% right on this one....but, bet there
is a Military unit in the works that has multiple transmitters.
8. Power amplifier module....I still bet Flex is working on this one! They
have the engineering to slap together a big amp...might take them a couple of
days to do it....I don't think I'm wrong on this one.
9. Water/beer cooled amplifier. Heineken, Bud, or Sam Adams? Which will
it be. Will have to wait a while on this one.
10. Negative frequency spectrum. No comment from Flex on this, so guess its
still up in the air.
10. Well, I give myself about a 51% overall....
I ordered a 6700 (rack mount, BTW) and find its really hard to wait! Am going
to keep the F5K and the F1.5K for a while. They are mature products and are
still fantastic.
George
K2CM
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From: George Allen
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 7:27 PM
To: Flexedge
Subject: Flexa-Boom-a-Tron
My source has given me the following information about the upcoming flex
release and asked that I not use the actual product name. The internal code
name is Flexaboomatron, or an alternate code name "woooooey".
1. The new product has basically been developed for the military; but, a
version with slightly lesser specs is being offered to the amateur community.
2. It is modular in nature, packaged in a series of 19" inch rack mount
modules, 2.25" tall, and depth of 18.5 inches.
3. The modules are identified as A, B, C, D and PS-1 & PS-2
4. Module A has several plug in assemblies. The basic version of this module
consists of a receiver and transmitter similar to the F1.5K. The difference is
that the receiver is a much hotter version.
The following plug in assemblies are available:
- all frequency, tracking filters that allow reception on any
frequency with brick wall
Selectivity
- multi frequency receive assembly that simultaneously receives
on 16 tuneable
Frequencies at the same time. Via software, outputs are
individual or combined. Up
To four assemblies per A module, additional A modules allowed
- 125W output assembly The military version has up to 4
simultaneous transmit outputs
- Auto antenna switch module similar to the F5K
5. Module B is a power amplifier module. Designed primarily for SSB and
Independent Sideband. It is a 725W PEP module when used with the PS-2, 400W
with the PS-1. At low power it will handle continuous digital.
Multiple output assemblies may be paralleled using multiple power supplies.
These amplifiers are the highest efficiency units available today. B holds 6
amps.
6. Module C is the water cooling assembly for the amps. It connects to your
cold water tap and is routed thru a 10cup coffee filter.
7. Module D is a military module and is classified.
The new offering also works in the negative frequency spectrum which has, in
the past, been reserved only for politicians. In this mode, the amplifiers
generate cold....the recommendation is to connect the hose to a beer keg. I
have a unit on order. Look for me in the negative spectrum on [minus]2.718 .
George
K2CM
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