[Flexradio] Flex PowerSDR 2.7.2 with KE9NS version T7 is now out

2016-06-05 Thread Jim Candela 

I just downloaded the latest KE9NS version T7. 

The latest feature is the ability to use the RX2 meter for looking at ALC, EQ, 
etc. values while using RX1 meter for something else like forward power. This 
allows those without an RX2 option to use the RX2 meter, and also for Flex 1500 
and Flex 3000 owners to do the same. This is a really useful feature added.

The more recent installs are self extracting, and install automatically. They 
add a new desktop Icon, and leave the original icon alone. This way you can run 
the stock Flex 2.7.2 or the enhanced version with all the mods Darrin has 
added. The original database file is left untouched. Going back to the original 
program is like, "gosh, I used to use that?" :-)

To see all the new stuff, you have to expand the display, so a large monitor is 
handy. Also these changes require .NET 4.5.2 for Windows added, so Windows 7 
and higher are required (no XP).

Jim
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 133, Issue 1

2016-05-22 Thread Jim Candela 


On Sun, 5/22/16, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz 
 wrote:

"I have no transmit power or sound coming from the mic jack.  I can get
sound via windows."

Trying to understand the problem description. The Mic jack is an audio input 
with PTT. There will be no transmit power or audio coming out of that Jack. 

There is a stereo jack on the back meant to drive amplified speakers, and there 
is a BNC on the back for RF output.

Jim
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 131, Issue 5

2016-03-08 Thread Jim Candela 
The Flex 3000 hardware is capable of 192 KB sample rate, and the KE9NS software 
offers that option in the selection from revision OS onward added to 2.7.2 
software. I run my Flex 3000 at 192KB, and for the most part it works fine.The 
other part of this is the Firewire cable, the Firewire port, and the computer. 
I have heard that even with the Flex 5000, there are some situations where 192 
is problematic, and 96 is more stable.
I don't understand all the hurtles for a Firewire port to work, but perhaps 
look at the CPU utilization. If your CPU is running over 20% at 96 Kb sample 
rate, then perhaps it's best to just leave that setting alone. With my AMD 
FX-8350 4G 8 Core processor, power SDR runs at 2-4% CPU load.

In fairness to Flex though, those that "brick" a Flex using 3rd party software 
should not try to get free technical support from Flex to resolve the issue.
JimWd5JKO




 

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  1. Re: Problem with 3000 and PowerSDR (Tim Ellison, W4TME)


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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:31:47 -0500
From: "Tim Ellison, W4TME" 
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Problem with 3000 and PowerSDR
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The FLEX-3000 will not operate at 192 K sampling rate.  You cannot set 
this from PowerSDR, so you must be using the Firewire control panel 
which is not recommended.

Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
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On 3/6/2016 9:43 PM, Neil Gould wrote:
> I  got the same alert about needing a firmware update.  Since my original
> post I did a complete uninstall and manual clean up of all  PowerSDR files.
> After reinstalling everything the radio works fine.  The issue, I think, is
> that 19.2k buffer is not supported on the 3000 but the  KE5NS version
> allowed me to select it.
> Anyway back in business with both versions. Thanks for your reply and the
> other replies.
> NE5IL
> On Mar 6, 2016 8:33 PM, "Paul - K6HR"  wrote:
>
>> Hello Neil,
>>
>> What happens when you run the original PowerSDR?
>>
>> Paul Delaney - K6HR
>> paul.hamra...@verizon.net
>> http://gw.k6hr.ampr.org:8080
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
>> Neil
>> Gould
>> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2016 11:49 AM
>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>> Subject: [Flexradio] Problem with 3000 and PowerSDR
>>
>> I have the Flex 3000. I downloaded the KE9NS latest release.
>> It started up just fine. I started going through the recommendations for
>> max
>> operation.
>> I changed the audio buffer to 192000 and PowerSDR crashed.
>> Now every time I start PowerSDR I get the notice that a firmware update is
>> required before opening.
>> This happens with the original PowerSDR 2.7.2 version too.
>> I have said 'Yes' many times but each time I get this notice.
>> I completely uninstalled PowerSDR and reinstalled a fresh copy.
>> It went through the initial calibration step but then the firmware
>> upgrade notice continues to come up when trying to start PowerSDR.
>> Anyone have any clue as to what happened or how to fix it? Is it
>> bricked?Thanks,NE5IL
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 123, Issue 6

2015-07-11 Thread Jim Candela 

Check your S-meter in the Flex,  go to the Tests tab of Setup.  Click the box 
in the lower left corner labeled. Enable HW Generator.    Put the radio in 
any ham band,  mode in DSB.  the reading above the s-meter should be -24dbm 
plus or minus 1dbm. 

I tried what Dudley said with my Flex 3000. I get -38 dbm. Maybe the receiver 
is muted a little?

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Today's Topics:

  1. Calibrate 5000 S Meter (Harry Hahn)
  2. Re: Calibrate 5000 S Meter (Samuel Strongin)
  3. Re: Calibrate 5000 S Meter (Graham Haddock)
  4. Re: Calibrate 5000 S Meter (Dudley Hurry)


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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:14:40 -0500
From: Harry Hahn harryh...@aol.com
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Subject: [Flexradio] Calibrate 5000 S Meter
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It appears that my 5000 S Meter is at least 10 db shy of where it needs to be. 
This is based on comparison to my Icom 9800. I hear everything well and pre amp 
works fine. Is there a process to recalibrate the S Meter???
Harry 


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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:33:31 -0400
From: Samuel Strongin kf4...@embarqmail.com
To: Harry Hahn harryh...@aol.com
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Calibrate 5000 S Meter
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What makes you think the 9800 is correct , I'm willing to bet it is the flex 
that is correct . 
  Kf4yox

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 On Jul 10, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Harry Hahn via FlexRadio 
 flexradio@flex-radio.biz wrote:
 
 It appears that my 5000 S Meter is at least 10 db shy of where it needs to 
 be. This is based on comparison to my Icom 9800. I hear everything well and 
 pre amp works fine. Is there a process to recalibrate the S Meter???
 Harry 
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If you have a friend with a calibrated RF signal generator, I would check
it before I
would send it in for re-calibration.

--- Graham / KE9H

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 What makes you think the 9800 is correct , I'm willing to bet it is the
 flex that is correct .
  Kf4yox

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  On Jul 10, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Harry Hahn via FlexRadio 
 flexradio@flex-radio.biz wrote:
 
  It appears that my 5000 S Meter is at least 10 db shy of where it needs
 to be. This is based on comparison to my Icom 9800. I hear everything well
 and pre amp works fine. Is there a process to recalibrate the S Meter???
  Harry
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Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:43:00 -0500
From: Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com
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Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Calibrate 5000 S Meter
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Harry, 

Check your S-meter in the Flex,  go to the Tests tab of Setup.  Click the box 
in the lower left corner labeled. Enable HW Generator.    Put the radio in 
any ham band,  mode in DSB.  the reading above the s-meter should be -24dbm 
plus or minus 1dbm.    Do that with the

Re: [Flexradio] Flexradio] Power Out

2014-02-16 Thread Jim Candela 


Perhaps one of the RF final transistors are croaked? Remember an SDR radio 
still has hardware inside. I was just 
looking at the schematic, and Flex uses two Mitsubishi RD70 FET's in the output 
stage. I think this is the device:
http://www.rfparts.com/rd70hhf1.html

73,
Jim
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