Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Sound?

[John]

Have you been to the MIXER tab, and checked that the external powered speaker 
box is checked ?






On 24 Mar 2017, at 5:52 pm, Carl Nord  wrote:

My 5000 has started acting strangely. The sound is completely muted.

.Been running PowerSDR 2.8 for months

.I can see signals on the band

.The sound system through the PC is OK

.AF gain all the way up- on PC, speakers PC sound and speakers
all the way up 

.Squelch off



Did not knowingly change anything, it  is possible system was powered down
without a correct shut down, but nothing else I can think of.

Any ideas?

Thank you in advance





Carl Nord

WA1KPD



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[Flexradio] Flex 5000A - How to open the case.

[John Walker]

I got it fine. I wanted to do my home work before prying on it.


It sure was clean inside, I expected lots of dust.


Very easy to take a part and go through it. The power button never lined up 
good and would get stuck.


I removed the front cover and drilled out the power button hole.


All back together now.


Thanks for all who replied.


73-

W1JCW

John

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[Flexradio] Flex 5000A - How to open the case.

[John Walker]

Checked the site and cannot find instructions on how to open the case.


I have a stuck power on button and want to replace it or clean it up and clean 
the case out which I have not since

I purchased it.


Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciate.


73-

W1JCW

John
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 130, Issue 4

[John Ferrell]

Remote operation will add latency and I don't think any of the vnc 
variants will handle audio. The computer and the Flex will need to be 
co-located due to the Firewire Specs.


On 2/18/2016 2:49 PM, Larry Loen wrote:

Most older PCs will still run Windows 10.  If you can get Windows 7 onto
it, you can get the free upgrade to 10 and your IEEE card is probably still
supported.

If all else fails, you can run that computer "headless" (look into
something called "TightVNC" to run your old machine remotely from a new
one) and leave the old box under your feet or on a shelf somewhere.

Some higher end PCs will run something called Thunderbird.  It probably has
enough throughput to run Firewire.  Haven't looked, but you can check it
out.

You can also still get and old fashioned desktop for pretty cheap . I just
got an i3 on Craigs List for backup for my own Flex computing and it
upgraded to Win 10 just fine.  200 bucks.  Don't know about IEEE as I now
run a 6300.  But, you should be able, still, to make something like this
work.


Larry WO7R

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Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:00:45 -0700
From: Dale Taylor 
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, flexra...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Flexradio] Using a Flex 5000 through USB3
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Is it possible to use a Flex 5000 via a USB3 cable and a Firewire adapter?

I am very saddened by the devaluation of my Flex Radio and shocked to see
what upgrading to a 6500 would cost.  Perhaps I should give away my 5000
and just buy a new radio, but I wanted to see if there's any way I could
still use it with a newer computer that no longer has Firewire.

Thanks, Dale Taylor


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Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:05:49 -0600
From: Dudley Hurry 
To: Dale Taylor 
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, flexra...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Using a Flex 5000 through USB3
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Dale,

USB3 can not support the through put of the FIreWire.   As it can not the

number of full duplex channels .

73,
Dudley
WA5QPZ

Sent from my iPhone



On Feb 17, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Dale Taylor  wrote:

Is it possible to use a Flex 5000 via a USB3 cable and a Firewire

adapter?

I am very saddened by the devaluation of my Flex Radio and shocked to

see

what upgrading to a 6500 would cost.  Perhaps I should give away my 5000
and just buy a new radio, but I wanted to see if there's any way I could
still use it with a newer computer that no longer has Firewire.

Thanks, Dale Taylor
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Re: [Flexradio] Nice Dell laptop for sale - works well with Flex 3000 and 5000 radios...

[John Kramer]

Joel

New laptops are available with firewire capability. Apple MacBooks have had the
faster firewire 800 for as long as I can remember. They now use the blisteringly
fast thunderbolt port. Then from the Apple Store buy the Thunderbolt >Firewire 
400
adapter cable for $ 30. I have current model MacMini’s, MacBook Pro’s and iMacs
that all run from the Thunderbolt port via the adapter cable to my Flex-5000 and
my Flex-3000. PSDR is installed on a separate partition using Bootcamp and 
Windows 7.

Runs really smoothly, most of my Mac’s run at less than 7 % CPU with PSDR and 
with 
lots of other apps running in the background

New…at your local Apple store

73
John, ZS5J







On 15 Jan 2016, at 8:26 AM, Joel Baldwin  wrote:


How are you doing firewire ( 1394 ) on the new laptop?

I'd like to be proven wrong, but last time I looked new laptops were no longer 
coming with firewire ports or a PCcard/ExpressCard slot to add a controller.

What is this new laptop?

ADVthaAnksNCE

Joel M. Baldwin
AI6DG

--On Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:33 PM -0500 Tim Lemmon  
wrote:

> Hey everyone.
> 
. . . snip . . .

> radio and this computer.  The only reason I'm selling it is because I
> bought a large 17" touch screen laptop for all my portable ham radio fun.

. . . snip . . .
> 
> Tim, WK4U  (good in QRZ)


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Re: [Flexradio] Transverter

[John Ferrell]

I like my Flex500A but this is one of the areas that is especially 
disappointing.  There are no real benefits when using the transverter. 
You cannot even tune NOAA weather.  Bandwidth controls are ineffective.  
If you are happy just being a a user all is well. If you are an 
experimenter hoping for a tunable IF as you work your way up, it is not 
in this box.  Drop back to SoftRock and restart.
If you are a contester the tools provided in the Flex still look great 
to me.


On 12/17/2015 11:14 AM, n...@hotmail.com wrote:


I just got suckered into irresistible click bait. I saw an ad for something 
called transverter store.  Their prices for 144 and 430 MHz transverters seem 
almost irresistible. Wondering if these are any good. Always looking for a new 
way to use my flex-5000. Says it will cover the whole 2m band if your radio 
will do 28-32 MHz. Not sure what it takes to get my flex outside standard 10m 
band limits. Wondering what those weak signal types think.


Jeff n9iz
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 127, Issue 7

[John Ferrell]

That is beginning to make sense.
My background is mostly IBM mainframe fixit guy.  To properly follow 
this direction will take me quite a while due to needing to learn a 
bunch more that I am missing.
I THINK I had a situation where it worked OK but the next morning it 
came back.
The current Ham Radio Deluxe says one of the minimum specs is 8G of 
memory. I am running the 32 bit W10 which AFIK is limited to 4G.

Options:
Upgrade W10 OS to 64 bit. (much time & very Messy!)
Downgrade to Win 7, still out of specs but it worked there. (I don't 
like being out of spec and I seldom retreat except to regroup!)
Get new W10 64bit computer.  (The worst that can happen is that I am 
upgrading sooner than planned.)


Having spent a lifetime in the business I would not appreciate anyone 
giving me a problem to fix when they had not met specs on their part.
Besides, in addition to running the Flex5000A I like to have a ready to 
run setup with by TenTec Jupiter. Trying to setup a Jupiter as a second 
option in HRD gets real squirmy due to the presence of VAC.

In any case, I will stop and evaluate the situation.
Yes, I am still having fun!
73 and cul de W8CCW
Further reports are planned after the weekend...

On 11/20/2015 9:36 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote:

This sounds like a DPC latency or CPU loading issue.

For more information on DPCs and how to measure them, see the 
following HelpDesk articles


https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118398-What-are-DPCs-and-why-do-they-matter- 



https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118698-Using-LatencyMon-to-collect-DPC-Latency-Data 



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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 127, Issue 7

[John Ferrell]

That does sound like my problem. However I did Pay for it. I will check 
it out.

Thank you!


On 11/19/2015 1:33 PM, Al K0VM wrote:
AND you must also have a paid version of VAC  .. The unpaid version 
inserts gaps in the data stream.


AL, K0VM

On 11/19/2015 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:

Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:42:59 -0500
From: John Ferrell
To:t...@flexradio.com,FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A Digital W10 troubles
Message-ID:<564d1b13.50...@triad.rr.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed

UPDATE:
I have not been able to spend as much time on this thread as I would
have liked but here is an update:
I have very carefully been following the install procedure on the HRD
website for integrating the Flex, VAC, com0com and I am down to where
the PTT on psk is simply "chopping".
I have also installed the trial version of HRD and will likely get the
fee paid this evening.
Each of the packages have their own variance from the instructions
posted as they have updates and enhancements added.
I don't consider this a bug, it is simply the normal way to take
advantage of cutting edge technology. I am enjoying the Quest and
learning lots.

Normal people would be better served by taking advantage of the several
support sites that are eager to help.
My mother did not have any normal children, just me!
73, I shall return with news as I have it...
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A Digital W10 troubles

[John Ferrell]

Thanks for the reminder, I have not done due diligence with searching yet.
I have chosen the current HRD product.

On 10/27/2015 1:50 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote:
I remember seeing a reference somewhere that the free HRD was having 
issues with Win10.  Have you contacted HRD support?


You can also query the FlexRadio Community too 
(https://community.flexradio.com)


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On 10/25/2015 9:13 PM, John Ferrell wrote:




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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A Digital W10 troubles

[John Ferrell]

UPDATE:
I have not been able to spend as much time on this thread as I would 
have liked but here is an update:
I have very carefully been following the install procedure on the HRD 
website for integrating the Flex, VAC, com0com and I am down to where 
the PTT on psk is simply "chopping".
I have also installed the trial version of HRD and will likely get the 
fee paid this evening.
Each of the packages have their own variance from the instructions 
posted as they have updates and enhancements added.
I don't consider this a bug, it is simply the normal way to take 
advantage of cutting edge technology. I am enjoying the Quest and 
learning lots.


Normal people would be better served by taking advantage of the several 
support sites that are eager to help.

My mother did not have any normal children, just me!
73, I shall return with news as I have it...
W8CCW

On 11/3/2015 8:27 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote:

John,

Based on the description of your issue, additional information is 
going to be needed to address your issue and using my business e-mail 
is not the most effective way to assist you.  I recommend you submit a 
support ticket via our HelpDesk 
(https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us) so one of our Support 
Engineers can assign you a case number and investigate the issue.


Opening a HelpDesk support ticket will ensure our highest level of 
customer service we can provide.  For details on how to submit a 
HelpDesk support ticket, please refer to the following URL: 
http://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118688-How-to-Submit-a-Request-for-Technical-Support


Once the support ticket is submitted, a support engineer will be in 
contact so we can work on the issue.


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FlexRadio Systems™
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Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
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On 11/2/2015 8:58 PM, John Ferrell wrote:


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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A Digital W10 troubles

[John Ferrell]

The HRD folks have provided this:
http://www.hrdsoftwarellc.com/hrdflexsetup.pdf

I will work there for a bit...

On 10/25/2015 9:13 PM, John Ferrell wrote:
Rig was running fine until I upgraded to win 10. The win 10 upgrade 
failed due to an unfixable virus. I installed w10 from beginning and 
nearly everything is back to normal.
The problem I have is that I am unable to make the VAC setup work with 
HRD (free version). I thought I had it under control when I found this 
in the Knowledge base:
https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118418-Sample-Rate-Synchronization-between-VAC-and-Vista-Win7-Win8-Sound-Devices 



Unfortunately, that advice does not seem to fit my configuration.
It would be very helpful if someone could show me a simple application 
of the vac software with free packages.

or, offer a current install procedure with up to date examples.

I did not do the first install, it was done for me by AJ4TW to get me 
off to a good start. I could get him to come do it again but that is 
very bitter medicine for us old-timers. I really need to work this out 
with the available resources.
The one other change was that We were using his vac which I removed 
and replaced with a copy I purchased from the vendor.


I will admit I am learning a lot, but I would like to work on 
something else for a while.


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[Flexradio] Flex 5000A Digital W10 troubles

[John Ferrell]

Rig was running fine until I upgraded to win 10. The win 10 upgrade 
failed due to an unfixable virus. I installed w10 from beginning and 
nearly everything is back to normal.
The problem I have is that I am unable to make the VAC setup work with 
HRD (free version). I thought I had it under control when I found this 
in the Knowledge base:

https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118418-Sample-Rate-Synchronization-between-VAC-and-Vista-Win7-Win8-Sound-Devices

Unfortunately, that advice does not seem to fit my configuration.
It would be very helpful if someone could show me a simple application 
of the vac software with free packages.

or, offer a current install procedure with up to date examples.

I did not do the first install, it was done for me by AJ4TW to get me 
off to a good start. I could get him to come do it again but that is 
very bitter medicine for us old-timers. I really need to work this out 
with the available resources.
The one other change was that We were using his vac which I removed and 
replaced with a copy I purchased from the vendor.


I will admit I am learning a lot, but I would like to work on something 
else for a while.


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Re: [Flexradio] Radio

[John Kramer]

Bill and Sue

Bill

With the MFJ-1025 or 1026, you need a second antenna that hears the level of 
noise as strong as, or stronger
than what you hear it on your main antenna. It is quite easy and intuitive 
using a Flex radio to see if the noise
source is being picked up equally strong. You really need to first determine 
where the noise is coming from.
If it is a neighbour, then install a low wire antenna along the boundary 
fence/wall/hedge with your neighbour,
trying different antennas or antenna orientation to maximise the noise level on 
your “noise antenna”. 
Then using the MFJ-1026 you just null out the noise on your main antenna. 
There are many youtube clips on youtube showing you how it’s done. Just search 
for MFJ-1026 on youtube

73
John


On 21 Jul 2015, at 7:15 PM, Bill and Sue  wrote:

Hi folks, I know a lot of people use the community screen or whatever you call 
it but I never seen to be where I want to post something.  I find this the best 
for me.  Now, the other day someone posted a video of showing how to get rid of 
any interference one may have.  Now my average noise level is about S6.  Using 
that method in the video does it mean I could drop my noise level 
significantly??  From what I saw and read does it mean that I would have to put 
up a receiving antenna almost to match the one I have up But lower than the one 
I have up??  I then use the MFJ. device to tune out the noise??
Thanks Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] Noise cancellation Flex 6000 series

[John Kramer]

Steve

Yes, it is clearly understood in the demonstration that they are using two 
antennas. 
That is how I use it with the MFJ-1026 noise cancel device - a main antenna and 
a second noise antenna, where the noise on the second antenna is as strong as..
or stronger than, the main antenna…that is what is essential to null out the 
noise.
And yes, all credits due to Flex for first pioneering the feature in PSDR. 
However, I would put the priority level for this feature in SmartSDR to be 
right at
the top. Often having this feature or not would make the difference between 
spending
time on the radio, or switching off and going to watch TV. You can’t operate 
when
the receiver is totally swamped by neighbourhood noise. For me, it would be a 
top
priority. YMMV

73
John





On 16 Jul 2015, at 1:27 AM, Steve Sterling  wrote:

And to make sure there is no misunderstanding, in the video shown, they ARE 
using two antennas, probably spaced 1/2 wavelength apart, each feeding a 
separate receiver in the ANAN-100D.  The ANAN-100D is not mystically generating 
the antenna diversity required out of a single antenna feed. As Tim said, the 
ANAN-100D is using the software developed by Flex for their 5000. It will come 
with the new software versions of the 6700, but I understand it is lower on the 
software implementation priority since few users have the diverse antennas to 
take advantage.

It sure works great on the Flex 5000 with RX2 .

73 Steve WA7DUH


On 7/15/2015 12:03 PM, John Kramer wrote:
> Hi Tim
> 
> If you have a couple of minutes, this is the youtube clip  I was referring to…
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdQm17udCSo
> 
> Absolutely amazing how the noise can be phased/nulled out. If Flex can get 
> this
> incorporated in a future firmware build, they will have a winner. Living in a 
> city
> with noise pollution can often make ham radio operating impossible. When I 
> switch
> on and see a green/yellow waterfall due to neighbour QRM, I simply switch my 
> rig
> off.
> 
> The MFJ-1026 is an option, and I bought one, but it is fiddly and messy with
> cables running all over the shack - much easier to accomplish the same from 
> within the SDR.
> 
> 73
> John, ZS5J
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 15 Jul 2015, at 8:52 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME  wrote:
> 
> Mike is right, you can do null forming with a FLEX-5000 if the RX2 is 
> installed and you have two separate antennas you can use; one for transceive 
> and the other one connected to the RX2 as a RX only antenna.
> 
> Tim Ellison, W4TME
> Customer Experience Manager
> FlexRadio Systems™
> 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
> Austin, TX 78728
> Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com>
> On 7/14/2015 9:02 PM, Mike Rhodes wrote:
>> ...and you can do basically the same thing with your 5K if it has the 2nd 
>> receiver.
>> 
>> Mike / W8DN
>> 
>> On 7/14/2015 6:12 PM, James Hurry wrote:
>>> John,
>>> 
>>> Yes, you can do diversity receive with the Flex 6700, SmartSDR and two 
>>> appropriate antennas.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Dudley
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 14, 2015, at 8:36 AM, John Kramer  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I love my Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500, but I’m wanting to find a feature to 
>>>> motivate me to buy a new Flex-6000 series rig.
>>>> As we all know, living in the city presents major problems. Mine appear at 
>>>> around 4.00pm when people start getting home
>>>> from work and turning appliances on - noise levels shoot up, until after 
>>>> 11.00pm.
>>>> I just watched a youtube video where an ANAN-100D was demonstrated. It 
>>>> shows the two ADC receivers in the rig being
>>>> used to phase out noise in the band….much the same way an MFJ-1026 is used 
>>>> to change the phasing of two antenna’s.
>>>> It really was quite awesome to watch how noise was reduced and most times 
>>>> removed totally from a band by changing the
>>>> phasing of the two receivers.
>>>> Can this be done with the new Flex 6000 rigs ? and is it supported in 
>>>> SmartSDR ? if it can be done…any links to videos
>>>> available ? This feature would twist my arm enough to placing an order for 
>>>> a new Flex-6000 series rig
>>>> 
>>>> 73
>>>> John
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Re: [Flexradio] Noise cancellation Flex 6000 series

[John Kramer]

Hi Tim

If you have a couple of minutes, this is the youtube clip  I was referring to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdQm17udCSo

Absolutely amazing how the noise can be phased/nulled out. If Flex can get this
incorporated in a future firmware build, they will have a winner. Living in a 
city
with noise pollution can often make ham radio operating impossible. When I 
switch
on and see a green/yellow waterfall due to neighbour QRM, I simply switch my 
rig 
off.

The MFJ-1026 is an option, and I bought one, but it is fiddly and messy with
cables running all over the shack - much easier to accomplish the same from 
within the SDR.

73
John, ZS5J





On 15 Jul 2015, at 8:52 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME  wrote:

Mike is right, you can do null forming with a FLEX-5000 if the RX2 is installed 
and you have two separate antennas you can use; one for transceive and the 
other one connected to the RX2 as a RX only antenna.

Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
FlexRadio Systems™
4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com>
On 7/14/2015 9:02 PM, Mike Rhodes wrote:
> ...and you can do basically the same thing with your 5K if it has the 2nd 
> receiver.
> 
> Mike / W8DN
> 
> On 7/14/2015 6:12 PM, James Hurry wrote:
>> John,
>> 
>> Yes, you can do diversity receive with the Flex 6700, SmartSDR and two 
>> appropriate antennas.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Jul 14, 2015, at 8:36 AM, John Kramer  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I love my Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500, but I’m wanting to find a feature to 
>>> motivate me to buy a new Flex-6000 series rig.
>>> As we all know, living in the city presents major problems. Mine appear at 
>>> around 4.00pm when people start getting home
>>> from work and turning appliances on - noise levels shoot up, until after 
>>> 11.00pm.
>>> I just watched a youtube video where an ANAN-100D was demonstrated. It 
>>> shows the two ADC receivers in the rig being
>>> used to phase out noise in the band….much the same way an MFJ-1026 is used 
>>> to change the phasing of two antenna’s.
>>> It really was quite awesome to watch how noise was reduced and most times 
>>> removed totally from a band by changing the
>>> phasing of the two receivers.
>>> Can this be done with the new Flex 6000 rigs ? and is it supported in 
>>> SmartSDR ? if it can be done…any links to videos
>>> available ? This feature would twist my arm enough to placing an order for 
>>> a new Flex-6000 series rig
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> John
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[Flexradio] Noise cancellation Flex 6000 series

[John Kramer]

I love my Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500, but I’m wanting to find a feature to 
motivate me to buy a new Flex-6000 series rig.
As we all know, living in the city presents major problems. Mine appear at 
around 4.00pm when people start getting home
from work and turning appliances on - noise levels shoot up, until after 
11.00pm.
I just watched a youtube video where an ANAN-100D was demonstrated. It shows 
the two ADC receivers in the rig being 
used to phase out noise in the band….much the same way an MFJ-1026 is used to 
change the phasing of two antenna’s.
It really was quite awesome to watch how noise was reduced and most times 
removed totally from a band by changing the
phasing of the two receivers.
Can this be done with the new Flex 6000 rigs ? and is it supported in SmartSDR 
? if it can be done…any links to videos
available ? This feature would twist my arm enough to placing an order for a 
new Flex-6000 series rig

73
John
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[Flexradio] LP-100

[John Carr via FlexRadio]

Try this SWR POWER meter

Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Flexradio] I received a replacement Flex 3000 radio in April 2013...

[John Derrico via FlexRadio]

Just a thought:

I just realized that my 3K it did not have a sticker on it either. I think that 
it was a 2013 or 2014 unit.If the original shipping box is available, you might 
be able to find the sticker on a label there.That's where mine was. I don't 
know what the rationale was for omitting the stickers on the unit.

John
N1ERF




"Why is it a catch 22? There should be a physical label on the radio with the 
serial number. 
Dave
wo2x"

   
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[Flexradio] change email address

[John Budke]

John Budke

>From johnbu...@att.net   to budk...@gmail.com
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR

[John Kramer]

Thanks Ray for that info - I am admittedly a bit techno challenged when it 
comes to hooking up
third party programs to PowerSDR. I haven’t yet tried using DDUtil, although I 
have owned my 
three Flex rigs for three years now 
But guess I should give it a serious try, now that I can see the benefits. 
Thanks for making your 
software available

73
John, ZS5J



On 17 Sep 2014, at 10:43 PM, Ray, K9DUR  wrote:

> John,
> 
> For you voice recording issue, take a look at my VoiceKeyer program.  It is
> donationware (free, but donations accepted) & you can download it from my
> website:
> 
> http://k9dur.rnaconsultingservices.com/voice_keyer.html
> 
> It gives you as many banks of 10 messages each as you want.  The window is
> the same width as the PowerSDR window, so I normally tuck it right below
> PowerSDR on my screen.
> 
> You may need to run DDUtil (if you aren't already) to give  access to
> another CAT control port.
> 
> 73, Ray, K9DUR
> http://k9dur.info
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR

[John Kramer]

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  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  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
>>> 
>>> 
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>> -- 
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>> Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice.
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>> Owner Flex-1500 and Flex-3000, FT-857D, FT-817ND, FT-450
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR

[John Kramer]

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  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  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
>> 
>> 
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> 
> -- 
> 
> Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice.
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> Owner Flex-1500 and Flex-3000, FT-857D, FT-817ND, FT-450
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[Flexradio] Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex

[John Vandenberg]

You may try my settings I collected...

WSJT-X OPERATION (JT9 and JT65)

Version 1.2 of WSJT-X offers two protocols or “modes,” JT9 and JT65. 
Both are designed for making reliable,
confirmed QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions. They use nearly 
identical message structure and source
encoding. JT65 was designed for EME (“moonbounce”) on the VHF/UHF bands 
and has also proved very effective
for worldwide QRP communication at HF. JT9 is optimized for the LF, MF, 
and HF bands. It is about 2 dB more
sensitive than JT65 while using less than 10% of the bandwidth. Both 
modes use one-minute timed sequences of
alternating transmission and reception, so a minimal QSO takes 4 to 6 
minutes — two or three transmissions by each
station, one sending in odd minutes and the other even. World-wide QSOs 
are possible with power levels of a few

watts and compromise antennas.
Note: WSTJ-X implements both JT9 and JT65
Introduction http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx.html
Frequencies http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.radio.wsjt/318
Band Dial Freq
(m) (MHz)
---
160 1.838
80 3.576
60 5.357
40 7.076
30 10.138
20 14.076
17 18.102
15 21.076
12 24.917
10 28.076
6 50.276
With above dial frequency settings JT65 signals would be expected at 
audio frequencies

270 to 2270 Hz, JT9 signals at 2500 to 4000 Hz.

CONFIGURATION OF WSJT-X
• My Call: ve3dvv
• My Grid: FN03bd
• PTT
DTR com8 (com18 in PWRSDR)
Test it with 'Test PT' button.
• Enable PSK Reporter
• Enable CAT: com5 (RCP3 in DDUtil)
Note: If not using DDUtil use Com11 for CAT
• Rig: Kenwood TS-2000
•
• Audio in: Vac2
• Audio out: Vac1
CONFIGURATION OF PWRSDR (via DDUTIL)
• Keep Vac and Cat like default (see DDUTIL and VAC)
• Select DIGU mode and Low/Hi filter: 200/4200Hz

OPERATION
• Read and follow 'Basic Operating Tutorial' in users guide
• In 'WideGraph' click Green marker for receive freq. For both RX&TX 
hold Ctrl while clicking.

• Favourite settings:
Bins/Pixel7, Start0, Zero -3, N Avg 5, JT652500 JT9, Slope 1.1, Gain 0, 
Current, Default


WHAT TO CHECK IF IT DOES NOT WORK
• Load VAC control panel and check both VAC In/Out are running at 48.000Hz
If not correct settings check VAC
• Check if VAC is enabled in PWRSDR-Setup Audio/VAC
• Check WSJT-X User's Guide
• Check reports on http://wsprnet.org/drupal/
• Check for time accuracy on computer. Use Dimension 4 from 
HTTP://www.thinkman.com/dimension

and double check that with WWV


Have fun
73, John ve3dvv


==

Yes, I once had WSJT (JT-65A) working, but that was two computers ago. I've
even made one six meter ENE contact and been heard by several stations.
With
W7GJ now at KH8, I'd like to try to work him. But, without WSJY, VAC and
Power SDR working together, there's no chance.



I do have VAC installed and the latest Released version of WSJT as well as
VSP manager. So, I don't need instructions on downloading and installing
same. The OLD Knowledge Center article that I printed out a year or two
ago,
spends a lot of verbiage on downloading and installing these programs. It
talks about installing VAC into Power SDR Version 1.14.0. That's how old it
is.



One of things it says it to make sure that Flex 5000 Firewire device driver
is set to the same parameters and Safe Mode 1 is the operating mode. It
refers to another Knowledge Center article to explain how to do this.



Going to the Flex Website, I find no place to find Knowledge Center
articles
anymore. Has the Knowledge Center been done away with? I did find a
so-called White Paper entitled

 "LEVERAGING SDR FOR BETTER DIGITAL MODE COMMUNICATIONS". But it is nothing
but a sales pitch for software defined radio and VAC. I don't need a sales
pitch. I'm already convinced re SDR and have been for years..



What I need is a good up-to-date step-by-step description of what
parameters
to set into Power SDR, VAC and WSJT. At the moment, I'm getting an ERROR
message in WSJT saying "Error in opening audio channels" and some other
stuff that says it won't work.



I DID have the audio stream running normally an hour or so back, but I've
obviously messed it up now.



Frustrated,



Bill Tynan, W3XO/5 EM00kd



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[Flexradio] Flex-6500 for Sale!

[John Nance]

For Sale "Excellent Condition" little used Flex-6500! Purchased from Flex on 
5/2/2014 and comes with everything that was with it when new including the 
boxes. Still has 22 month's of warranty remaining. Works perfect but I just 
want to try something else. $3790 plus $35 shipping with payment by PayPal or 
Postal Money Order CONUS only. May consider a partial trade.


For more information, contact me off-list: wb...@sbcglobal.net

Tnx, John - WB7AC
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Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice

[John Molenda]

This simple device looks interesting .  The proper way for me to refer 
to how it works would be ... it shows how much my equipment is drawing 
from the power supply or . it shows how hard your power supply is 
working by listing the voltage and amperage use ?  or both ?thanks  
John kb2huk

On 6/12/2014 9:21 AM, Michael Walker wrote:

I wish I could say the same.  I have many Astrons and many have been in
operation for decades, all fine.  I have been adding The HobbyKing Voltage
readout 'fob' to them since they are about $3 each just to keep an eye on
things.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18825__on_board_led_rx_voltage_display.html



Mike va3mw



On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Bret Mills  wrote:


Same here, I have lost a BUNCH of 2N3055 pass transistors over the last 30
years and equipment that was attached to the Power supply, Also the big
Electrolytic goes bad and you have a lot of AC ripple after about 5 years
of
operation.

If your equipment is important to you rebuild the Astron P.S. every 5 years
or so of continuous operation, you may be lucky enough to get 10 years out
of it but your asking for trouble, this is why around here you never see
Astron Power supplies at a commercial Mountain top site on commercial radio
equipment.

Most Commercial installation these days use there own design, I do know
Kenwood systems use Duracom switcher Pwr. Supplies but these are a bit
noisy
on HF so don't play well in Amateur use.

73's
Bret
WX7Y



-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
Ray,
K9DUR
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 5:26 AM
To: 'Dudley Hurry'; 'Dave Movius'
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice

Dudley,

I agree.  Our club had an Astron RM-35 that had the series pass transistor
fail (short).  The output voltage went to the maximum provided by the
transformer & the 2 rigs connected to it were damaged.  The Yaesu FT-950
was
repairable, but a Yaesu FM rig was not economical to repair.

A problem with linear supplies is that if the series transistor fails, the
result is a serious over-voltage situation.

73, Ray, K9DUR
http://k9dur.info

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
Dudley Hurry
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9:48 PM
To: Dave Movius
Cc: 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice

Keep am eye on the analog power supplies ,  over time they will begin to
lose voltage regulation and will need to be repaired or replaced.

73,
Dudley
WA5QPZ




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[Flexradio] M-Audio Delta M-44 Software Driver

[John Denson]

What is the nomenclature of the old M-44 software driver?  Where can I find it? 
 I am having trouble finding it on the Flex web site.

AI6A - John Denson
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Re: [Flexradio] drawback of F6500 compared to F5K

[John Vandenberg]

Here are my negatives for upgrading from F5K to F6300

- Cannot use my external frequency atomic reference.  So will loose accurecy
- will have to give up my VHF & UHF capabilities

John, ve3dvv


From: w...@reagan.com
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:44:35 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] to order a 6300 or not.

?? ? ? ?I have had Flex rigs from the first 1000 kit to my current 5000a.
I have downloaded all the spec sheets, that are out there, and read all
the beta testing remarks from the various testers. None of which really
tell me much about how the 6300 will work out in the real world,under day
to day hamming. I have not seen any comparisons to the performance of the
6300/5000a, weather they be suggested improvements over the 5000a or even
improvements based on the new 6300's technology.
?? ? ? ? The 6300, looks great on paper and the engineering write-ups,
but what will I gain in "REAL LIFE"day to day operation over my 5000a.
Iam not a con tester, like to work dx and also rag chew. I do little CW
any longer,arthritis in the fingers,the 5000a could be easily passed up,
for this mode.
?? ? ? ?I already have a big investment in the computer,I-7 ,to run the
5000a, which of course would run the 6300 also,so thats a wash. I like
the audio on my 5000a, use a balanced condenser mic and have received
comments on the pleasant audio. Would have to go back to the unbalanced
on the 6300.
?? ? ? ? I run a hex beam and do not need the tuner ,but I also run a
vertical and a OCF dipole for 160 to 80 meters which I do need the tuner
on the 5000a for.
?? ? ? ? ?I guess Iam looking for reasons to dump the 5000a and move UP
to the 6300,so far Iam not seeing many,other than being the first guy on
the block to buy the new model car.
?? ? ? ? ?Thanks for reading,would like to hear other guys thoughts on
the subject.

73
dale wt4t




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Re: [Flexradio] Smart SDR s/w?

[John Kramer]

What happens if you own 3 SSDR radio’s ? Do you need to pay $ 200.00 per radio ?
ie. is the software fee for the individual radio or for the entire station ? 

73
John



On 13 May 2014, at 9:01 PM, Greg  wrote:

> What Ray said.  :)
> 
> This is how Gerald explained it.
> 
> I just read a post where someone said when an update comes out you have to
> pay $200.  Just not true.  Updates for the version that came with the radio
> are at no cost.  The $199 is for when a new VERSION comes out.
> 
> 73
> Greg
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Ray, K9DUR  wrote:
> 
>> Larry,
>> 
>> Yes, you can buy a later release without buying all of the intervening
>> releases & you would get all of the features added in the intervening
>> releases also.
>> 
>> 73, Ray, K9DUR
>> http://k9dur.info
>> 
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Re: [Flexradio] SPLIT Setup

[John Swink]

Go to Setup, General, Options.  Check "Disable Split on Mode Change" and/or
"Disable Split on Band Change".  I think this will do what you want.

73,
John, N8WNA


-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Skip
Youngberg
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 3:14 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] SPLIT Setup


OK.  I'm tired of being embarrassed when I QSY bands and finally realize I'm
still transmitting on the pileup frequency back on the band where I used to
be.

Shouldn't SPLIT clear when changing bands?  Is there a setup option I'm
missing? 

(version 2.6.4.13290)

73,
Skip, K1NKR
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Re: [Flexradio] More band buttons?

[John Swink]

Perhaps you were thinking of the 60 meter band.  There are 5 registers, one
for each channel.

73,
John, N8WNA

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Land
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 8:56 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] More band buttons?

I seem to recall several versions of PowerSDR back that we had more than 3
band clicks available. I'm not sure what to call it. Right now I can click a
band button 3 times and get different freqs each time, 4th click, I'm back
to the first freq. I was thinking there were 5 or 6 at one time. Or is this
a setup option?
73, Dave KD5FX

BTW I'm on v2.7.2
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Re: [Flexradio] More band buttons?

[John Kramer]

Band stacking register



On 08 May 2014, at 2:55 PM, David Land  wrote:

> I seem to recall several versions of PowerSDR back that we had more than 3
> band clicks available. I'm not sure what to call it. Right now I can click
> a band button 3 times and get different freqs each time, 4th click, I'm
> back to the first freq. I was thinking there were 5 or 6 at one time. Or is
> this a setup option?
> 73, Dave KD5FX
> 
> BTW I'm on v2.7.2
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[Flexradio] Windows 7 and the SDR-1000 running v1.18.6

[John Denson]

Can I upgrade my SDR-1000 computer from Windows XP to Windows 7 and still run 
v1.18.6?  If "yes", what are the issues?

John Denson - AI6A - ai6...@yahoo.com
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[Flexradio] Flex-5000a for Sale

[John Nance]

I have For Sale an "Excellent Condition" stock Flex-5000a. Just returned from 
Flex on 4/23/2014 with a Meets Current Specifications and Passed all Production 
Tests letter which will be included. Also comes with Original Flex Box, 
Firewire Cable and Quick Start Guide. Serial number is #2508-21XX. Rig looks 
new and works perfectly. The only reason for sale is that it is a backup to my  
other Flex-5000a and I have a new Flex-6500 on the way. Price is $1790 plus $30 
Shipping/Insurance with payment by PayPal or Postal Money Order CONUS only.

Tnx, John - WB7AC
wb...@sbcglobal.net
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Re: [Flexradio] 7P8JR, the TNF and my Flex-5000

[John Molenda]

Without a doubt that was my faviorte Item on the flex 5000 .  I liked to 
look for instances to use it .  John Molenda kb2huk

On 4/24/2014 3:27 PM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote:

Earlier today I went looking for 7P8JR on RTTY and found him and a Spanish 
station transmitting almost on top of each other. I really wanted 7P8JR but the 
ED station was making it hard to hear him so I created a TNF, made it very 
narrow and
stuck it on the ED's space frequency. Then I created another one and put it on 
the mark frequency of 7P8JR of the Spanish station. That gave me about 90% 
solid copy and I made the QSO (my Elecraft KPA-500 helped a LOT too!).
Is there any other non-Flex rig that can do what I did above? Makes me feel bad 
for the rest
I still love my 5000!
73
Zack
N8FNR

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex radios are the worst polluters ??

[John Kramer]

Greg

Thank you very much for your response, it does somewhat put my mind at ease. I 
was
not aware that this complaint has been circulating for some time now - it is 
the first I 
have heard of it.

Being a responsible ham, I always strive to transmit the cleanest signal that I 
possibly can….and
so when I was mailed a copy of this study, I was very disturbed. 

Thanks again for the very fast response

73
John, ZS5J and C91J




On 22 Apr 2014, at 10:45 PM, Greg Jurrens  wrote:

> John:
> 
> This set of complaints has been rattling around for several years now.  Here 
> are FlexRadio's comments on the DUBUS article by SM5BSZ:
> 
> 1. FlexRadio is very much aware of Leif SM5BSZ's report and his ongoing 
> concerns regarding FlexRadio's Direct Conversion IQ-based software defined 
> radios.  He has shared his concerns with us and in public for several years.
> 2. The "noise" he refers to is an artifact of the Delta-Sigma CODECs used to 
> generate the baseband signals.  These CODECs were originally designed for the 
> audio domain and attain very high dynamic range by modulating the noise 
> outside of the audio passband.  In this case, it's approximately 300kHz away 
> from DC.  This noise would appear to look similar to the transmit phase noise 
> of most all transmitters.
> 3. We believe Leif's measurements are basically accurate and have verified 
> them in our lab using our test equipment.
> 4. Using Leif's own measurements, the worst case signal generated is > 82dBc, 
> or 82dB BELOW the carrier.  The FCC and CE require all spurious and 
> unintentional signals to be at least 43dBc.  We are 40dB BELOW the legal 
> requirements so there is no issue there.  At 5Watts full scale output for the 
> FLEX-1500, the resulting signal is 0.0316 microwatts!  Even if you drive an 
> amplifier to full legal limit with your FLEX-1500, the result would only be 
> 10 microwatts.  
> 5. While measurable using sophisticated test equipment, we do not believe 
> that under normal "real-world" operating conditions this noise will ever be 
> perceived by other operators on the band - other than those hams within site 
> of your tower. On a FLEX-5000A driving a full-legal limit PA, If the 
> 5000A is transmitting on 14.349USB, a person trying to work CW at 14.001 a 1 
> S-unit rise in the noise floor at about a mile away BUT  Only if you 
> are in a quiet rural location that the environmental noise floor doesn't 
> obscure it.
> 6. Time marches on and so does technology.   Our new FLEX-6000 Series uses 
> Direct Up Conversion technology for generating the transmitted signal.  
> Because it's DUC, the only thing you need to worry about is the Phase Noise 
> of the master oscillator.  In our case, the oscillator is better than 
> -140dBc/Hz at 2kHZ from the carrier!  At > 50kHz from the carrier its better 
> than -150dBc/Hz.  Very quiet indeed!  This just isn't a problem on the new 
> radios.
> 
> Punch Line: Yes, there is a lab measurable noise hump at about 350kHz on the 
> FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000, and FLEX-5000.  No, we don't believe it's a problem in 
> the real world unless you are trying to run Multi-Multi or a stack of 
> FLEX-3000/5000s at Field Day on the same band.  The new FLEX-6000 Signature 
> Series employs a DUC transmitter and does not exhibit this noise.
> 
> John, I hope this puts your mind to ease.  You have no fear of being arrested 
> by the NOISE POLICE for using your FLEX-1500,3000, or 5000 radio.  We just 
> hope that people would spend less time transmitting into expensive spectrum 
> analyzers and more time re-discovering radio by transmitting on the air.
> 
> 73,
> Greg - K5GJ
> FlexRadio
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 3:20 PM, John Kramer  wrote:
> I read a disturbing post on the TS-2000 reflector claiming that the legacy 
> Flex radio’s pollute the
> bands with noise….it claimed that the Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500 are by far the 
> worst of any modern
> radio.
> 
> The poster also said that under no circumstances should a Flex be used with 
> an amplifier, as all
> this noise is amplified.
> 
> Of course I jumped in to defend the Flex radio’s..
> 
> Then I received a private mail from the poster with a link to show an 
> extensive study that was done
> which proves this point
> 
> Any technical hams, and Flex in particular, please read this link. I would 
> love to hear comments
> on the validity of this claim
> 
> http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf
> 
> 73
> 
> John, ZS5J
> Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500 owner
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[Flexradio] Flex radios are the worst polluters ??

[John Kramer]

I read a disturbing post on the TS-2000 reflector claiming that the legacy Flex 
radio’s pollute the
bands with noise….it claimed that the Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500 are by far the 
worst of any modern 
radio. 

The poster also said that under no circumstances should a Flex be used with an 
amplifier, as all
this noise is amplified.

Of course I jumped in to defend the Flex radio’s..

Then I received a private mail from the poster with a link to show an extensive 
study that was done 
which proves this point

Any technical hams, and Flex in particular, please read this link. I would love 
to hear comments
on the validity of this claim

http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf

73

John, ZS5J
Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500 owner
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[Flexradio] Wanted: Flex-5000a

[John Nance]

I'm looking for a late serial number "Excellent Condition" Flex-5000a. Do not 
care if it has the Second Rec & ATU or not but if it does that is fine also. 
Must have the original box and inserts' Firewire and Power Cable and accept 
PayPal for payment. What do you have?
 
Tnx, John - WB7AC
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[Flexradio] Radiosport headset for Flex radios

[John Kramer]

I own the 3 Flex 5000 / 3000 and 1500 radio’s, and I am looking to buy a really 
good headset to use with them.

I have been turned off the Heil variants, and want to try something better. I 
know that the Radiosport 
headsets are rated very favourably. They are pricy when trying to buy a pair 
outside the USA, and I don’t
mind paying for quality, but I also don’t want to make a mistake. They look 
really large and heavy….and
whats up with the PTT button on the side of the ear cup - I can’t see myself 
poking the earpiece everytime
I want to PTT. Yes, I have a foot pedal PTT, but what happens when I go 
portable…I don’t want to 
lug a PTT foot pedal wherever I go.

Do any of you Flexers own a pair of these Radiosport headsets ? and what is the 
audio like ? both TX and RX ?
Comfort ? not too heavy ? How would it rate compared to a cheaper Yamaha or 
computer headset ?

73 and good weekend

John, ZS5J
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Re: [Flexradio] Radiosport headset for Flex radios

[john molenda]

I have a radio sport headset from Arlan comm.  I dont use the red button 
it is a ptt .  I run vox with my 6700 and elecraft kx3 it works great 
very comfortable and provides good isolation .  The ear pad go over the 
ears and is very comfortable.  lastly call the co. the guy who runs it 
is very nice and will answer all your questions also 5yr warranty !   
and very high quality .  John  kb2huk

On 3/28/2014 8:44 AM, John Kramer wrote:

I own the 3 Flex 5000 / 3000 and 1500 radio’s, and I am looking to buy a really 
good headset to use with them.

I have been turned off the Heil variants, and want to try something better. I 
know that the Radiosport
headsets are rated very favourably. They are pricy when trying to buy a pair 
outside the USA, and I don’t
mind paying for quality, but I also don’t want to make a mistake. They look 
really large and heavy….and
whats up with the PTT button on the side of the ear cup - I can’t see myself 
poking the earpiece everytime
I want to PTT. Yes, I have a foot pedal PTT, but what happens when I go 
portable…I don’t want to
lug a PTT foot pedal wherever I go.

Do any of you Flexers own a pair of these Radiosport headsets ? and what is the 
audio like ? both TX and RX ?
Comfort ? not too heavy ? How would it rate compared to a cheaper Yamaha or 
computer headset ?

73 and good weekend

John, ZS5J
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Re: [Flexradio] Monitor

[John Swink]

Bill,

I have two Dell U2410 24" monitors and have never had any problems when
running my Flex 5000A or several other radios.  I operate all bands from
160m to 23cm and up to 500 watts output with both vertical and horizontal
antennas.

73,
John, N8WNA


-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
William and Susan
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 8:34 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Monitor

Hello all,
As I have mentioned in the past few weeks my monitor is wiping out my two
meter radio.  Although I have noted been aware of it I would bet it is
getting into my 3000 as well.   I have loaded this thing with ferrite beads,
cores, and clamps to everything on it short of going inside it.  Well, I
give up.  It is an RCA TV monitor which allows you to run the computer as
well.  So, I will dump it.  My question then is, what kind of Computer
monitor are you guys using that does not put out all that RF?  Plasma is
bad, LED is bad, Again, what are you guys using in the 20 inch range.  
Thanks Bill
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[Flexradio] For Sale: Flex-5000a w/ATU & 2nd Rec

[John Nance]

For Sale an "Excellent" condition late serial number (#3710-29XX) Flex-5000a 
with ATU and 2nd Receiver option. Works great, looks fantastic with no marks, 
dings or scratches and has very little usage. Comes with Original Box 
w/Inserts, Power Cord, Firewire Cable, Flex CD, Quick Start Guide and the 
Optional Griffin Tuning Knob. Price is $2390 shipped/insured with payment by 
PayPal (preferred) or Postal Money Order CONUS only.
Tnx, John - WB7AC
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[Flexradio] can't find skins folder

[John Paolucci]

trying to find skins folder to add skins. 
In windows 8.1, I'm looking at the path:
This PC / bootcamp (C:) / users / John / AppData / Roaming / FlexRadio Systems 
/ PowerSDR v2.7.2

The only folder I see is Backup

I checked Hidden items, and show all folders.

Am I missing something?
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[Flexradio] demo/test mode in Parallels 9

[John Paolucci]

I installed power SDR in Parallels 9 with Windows 8.1on my Macbook Pro Retina 
to Flex 3000. Installation finished fine. Only when I now click on Power SDR, 
“Available Radio Interfaces” window is presented.  There is Model Serial Number 
and Nickname to enter. DEMO is there by default and a button to “use”. When I 
click “use",  a window says Welcome to the Demo/Test mode. It says, “if you did 
not intend to be in Demo/Test mode, please open the Setup Form and change the 
model to the appropriate selection (FLEX-5000, FLEX -3000, etc) and then 
restart PowerSDR.”

I’m not sure what to enter in the Setup Form.

When I click to enter the demo, the demo comes up fine and I can play with it. 
(I don’t think that means I’m connected to my 3000)

I get the sense that windows did not recognize the firewire (which you guys 
warned might happen with Parallels)

I am running bootcamp on my Macbook also. Flex 3000 works okay there so I’m not 
under pressure to get Parallels working. I know there are guys out there 
interested in knowing if Parallels will work, so I can be your guinea pig if 
you like. 

I have another half month of free phone support with Parallels, if there is a 
question you think I should shoot at them.



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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR v2.7.2 issues

[John Swink]

Darryl,

Do you have the Auto Enable box checked?

In Setup click on the Audio Tab and then VAC 1 Tab, Check the box Enable VAC
1, then check the Auto Enable box.  The next time you set DIGL/U mode it
should turn on the VAC.

73,
John, N8WNA


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Darryl Wagoner
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 8:51 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] PowerSDR v2.7.2 issues

I just upgraded to 2.7.2 and I am having problems with the VAC.  It seems to
go mute sometimes when I change bands or if the software freezes because
dpc.

Anyone having this issue.

Flex folks, I know the DPC isn't your problems, but couldn't you detect it
and do a reset when it happens?

thanks
-darryl DE WA1GON
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[Flexradio] Question on buying a used 3000

[John Paolucci]

Is there any difference hardware-wise, or upgradability-wise in acquiring an 
older 3000, say, early 2010? Are there any models at a certain date, that had a 
hardware upgrade?
John W7SDB
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[Flexradio] Parallels 9 and thunderbolt

[John Paolucci]

I just got a new Macbook Air. I installed Parallels 9 with Windows 8.1. I have 
the Thunderbolt to Firewire dongle attached to the Granite Firewire cable. I'll 
be getting a Flex 3000 soon and wondering if anyone has experience with 
Parallels going through Thunderbolt to Flex since Parallels now claims to 
support Thunderbolt.
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[Flexradio] Wanted: Flex 5000a

[John Nance]

I'm looking for a later serial number Flex 5000a. Prefer 2010 or newer serial 
number with or without options. Prefer to pay with PayPal and my account is 
verified and has has a "confirmed" shipping address. Must be in excellent to 
condition and include original box & packing, cables etc. What do you have?

Tnx, John - WB7AC
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[Flexradio] post

[John Paolucci]

[this is my first post - I think this is the way it is done :) ]


Antenna hook up question


Here is my situation. I live in a valley location where antennas do not get out 
well. But I’m in a mountain area where I can drive to nice mountain top 
locations. So I plan on using the Flex 3000 with a laptop while parked in my 
car up high. Before, I used an Icom IC-7000 with an AH-4 automatic tuner hooked 
a Eagle One 31FT push up fiberglass mast (single wire inside the mast), and 
laid out a few ground radials. Tuning was a breeze on 80-10.

I did web searches and found that hooking an AH-4 to a Flex 3000 may not be 
easy. I’m selling the IC-7000 so might as well sell the AH-4 with it too. 

I have a MFJ-933B automatic tuner which should be more universal than the AH-4 
and I can use it with the 32 FT vertical wire.

So I have two questions here. 

I presume that the Flex 3000 auto-tune does not have the range to match the 32 
foot single wire on all bands even if I figured some way to hook the single 
wire to coax?

Second, Flex 3000's Flexwire i/o can be wired to trigger the MFJ-933B? I 
suppose I could just key the Flex on low power while hitting the “tune” button 
on the MFJ, but it would be ideal if they were linked to one software “tune” 
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Re: [Flexradio] internal keyer locking up

[John Kramer]

Strange you mention that - I have never had this problem before, but it 
happened to me this morning.
I was working a pileup with my Flex-3000 and older version 2.5 PSDR software. 
At first I thought it
was my keyer, but cycling the PSDR on/off button restored it. It’s the first 
time it has happened to me
in 2.5 years of using Flex and PSDR

73
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On 04 Jan 2014, at 4:47 PM, Gregory Gryckiewicz  wrote:

> Has anyone had a problem with the internal keyer locking up. Using PWR SDR 
> 2.7.2 and Flex 1500 -  At times, the keyer becomes stuck in dits or dahs 
> until the program is restarted again.
> USB is set to a conservative value and audio buffer is at 512
> Thanks N2DYT
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[Flexradio] PSDR v2.7.2

[John Swink]

When I upgraded PSDR from v2.6.4 to v2.7.2 for my F5000A + VU I was unable
to get the data transfer program to work and had to manually update the data
base.  

 

While creating the new transmit profiles, I discovered that the drive level
was now saved in the profile.  I use amps on 160, 6 & 2 meters and had
reduced drive levels set for these bands to avoid overdriving the amps.  In
v2.6.4 I had one profile setup for each mic and mode, and now in v2.7.2 I
have had to create additional profiles for these bands with reduced drive
levels to avoid overdriving the amps.

 

Has anyone else experienced this condition?

 

I don't know if this change was intentional or if it is a bug.  I would
prefer that the drive level be set and fixed per band and not included in
the transmit profile.

 

 

73 and Happy Holidays,

John, N8WNA

 

 

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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Hi Bob

Many thanks for all the information you have provided. It looks really neat 
doing it with DDUtil, however
I managed to get all 3 devices talking to each other using VSPE with the help 
of Rob.

I am just really happy to have everything working well right now, and am a bit 
nervous to do anymore fiddling. 
However, I will definitely save your email for future reference, and will try 
doing it your way once I have spent 
time with it all working on VSPE.
I will then compare VSPE and your method with DDUtil, and see which one works 
best.

Thanks Bob, I think you might have unwittingly helped others with similar 
problems, with all your good info

73
John, ZS5J





On 24 Oct 2013, at 2:59 PM, Bob VanFossen  wrote:

> John, you need to use DDUtil for this.  Here's how it works.  It is similar
> to a router.  DDUtil talks to Powersdr.  Everybody else talks to DDUtil.
> (My setup)
> Com 9, 19  PSDR
> Com 2, 12  CWS (CW Skimmer CAT
> Com 3, 13  HRD
> Com 4, 14  MMVARI
> Com 5, 15  MMTTY
> Com 6, 16  FlexMemory
> Com 7, 17  Direct CW{N1MM to PSDR} 
> 
> You set up a com port from DDUtil to PSDR-{Ports tab = Radio CAT: the port
> selected for PSDR}
> Then set up the port to HRD {RCP1 CAT box on Ports tab)
> 
> Got to the RCP tab and set up all the devices/programs that need to talk to
> PSDR.
> Use the higher numbered end of the pair for DDUtil, and the lower numbered
> end of the
> pair for the program/device.  This is done as some programs do not allow use
> of high
> numbered Com ports.
> 
> I have attached snips of my DDUtil setup, but I don't think it will come
> thru the refflector
> but it should be on your direct mail. 
> 
> If you are using N1MM and/or Skimmer, there are necessary setups in those
> programs as well.
> 
> Bob, K4DJG
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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Rob

It is working as per your guidelines - I can't thank you enough. All three 
devices, PSDR, Tmate meter and HRD
are all working together perfectly !! 

I can't tell you how happy I am, I have tried getting this working on my own 
about 3 or 4 times in the past year,
and each time I was forced to give up.

Thanks Rob, I owe you one

PS. I think it was a good thing you made the info available for all to see - I 
know there are lots of others that have been
having the same problems, and probably gave up

73
John, ZS5J





On 24 Oct 2013, at 2:34 PM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:

> Hi John,
> 
> Choose the 64 bit version. Everytime you launch it, it begs you to order 
> license.
> Just click "no". Then it says "PLEASE ORDER 64 BIT LICENSe..."
> 
> Just click OK.
> 
> This is a little extra work. Either that or register, HI
> 
> I run it now for years by doing that.
> 
> BTW I use PSDR, HRD, Tmate also. With this setup it works like a charm.
> 
> 73, Rob, PA3CNT
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Rob

Thank you very much for that detailed explanation…I think the penny has dropped 
on my side now.

I have been using VSP MANAGER to create virtual port pairs. I was confused when 
you spoke about 
a "splitter" and a "connector" port, because there is no such feature in VSP 
manager - only
pairs can be created.

So I have just been on the internet and seen VSPE, and it lists the "splitter" 
and "connector" that
you talk about. The only thing is…I am running 64 bit Windows 7 here, and I see 
I need to buy 
a license to run VSPE…..and there is no license required if you have 32 bit 
Windows. The owner
explained that it is a Microsoft requirement for them to pay $ 499 every year 
to Microsoft to do digital signing
on 64 bit, and so they have to pass the cost onto us - $ 24.95 for a single 
license.

I will go ahead and do that, but it looks like I will only get my activation 
key in the next 24 hours.

Thanks again Rob, I think I am on the right path now….I am beginning to see the 
light.

73
John, ZS5J





On 24 Oct 2013, at 2:02 PM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:

> John,
> 
> Did you set up the second port as a splitter?
> If the second port is just an ordinary port it won't work.
> 
> Create the first port (for instance COM 10) as a connector, NOT as a pair.
> Create the scond port (for instance COM 11) as a splitter.
> Then in the device properties select as "virtual serial port" (left) COM11
> Same window select as "Data source serial port" (right) COM10.
> 
> Uncheck "read only", Check "Redirect modem registers".
> Check both "RTS" and "DTR".
> Under Settings put the proper baudrate etc.
> 
> Save this configuration in a file.
> When you later launch VSPE click on the folder icon, navigate to your file 
> and double click.
> Then the emulation runs, minimise the window.
> 
> Now the central device (PSDR) uses COM10 (the data source serial port). Make 
> sure that that's the case in PSDR setup.
> All other things (HRD, T-mate, BOBmeter etc. must be configured to use COM11 
> (the virtal port).
> 
> Port COM11 is emulated multiple times (as many time as called for by 
> applications).
> 
> OK, if you need further assistance, feel free to ask.
> BTW, I chose to reply on-list because others may benefit.
> 
> 73, Rob, PA3CNT
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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Hi Rob

No it didn't work - I made a virtual pair COM10 and COM11. I went onto PSDR and 
made PSDR COM10,
then I started HRD and told it to connect to COMM11. It connected and talks to 
PSDR no problem.
Now when I start theTMate meter by Bobsmeter, I tell the meter to also connect 
to COM11, but it tells
me "the port is busy" (because it is already being used by HRD)
I restarted the computer to see if that helps, but no, the meter will still not 
connect to COM11 if HRD is
using COM11.
I would appreciate it if you can check on your computer when you get back home 
later, and see if there
is something else you did to connect your meter

73
John, ZS5J





On 24 Oct 2013, at 12:12 PM, John Kramer  wrote:

> Many thanks Rob, I will try that pair - COM10 and COM11
> 
> Thank you very much for helping me with this
> 
> 73
> John, ZS5J
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 24 Oct 2013, at 12:07 PM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:
> 
>> John,
>> 
>> The 10 -11 setup is what I have. Use any combination that suits you.
>> 
>> BUT: the important thing is that the second port MUST be not an ordinary 
>> port but a splitter.
>> That way, multiple "devices" can be hooked to it simultaneusly.
>> 
>> I can give a step by step instruction, but I'm not at that particular pc 
>> now, so have to
>> wait until I get there.
>> 
>> 73, Rob, PA3CNT
>> 
>> 
>> 2013/10/24 John Kramer 
>> Hi Rob
>> 
>> I currently have COM4 (PSDR) paired  with COM6 (HRD) in VSPE
>> 
>> So, must I delete that pair, and then make a new pair using COM10 and COM11, 
>> and then assign COM10 to PSDR and then everything else to COM11 ?
>> 
>> If I try to connect Tmate meter to COM6 it tells me it is busy (because it 
>> is being used by HRD)
>> But if I understand correctly, COM11 is different and will allow multiple 
>> connections ?
>> 
>> 73
>> John, ZS5J
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 24 Oct 2013, at 11:19 AM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:
>> 
>>> John,
>>> 
>>> Got the same setup. Use VSPE as virtual port ceator. But your second port 
>>> should be a "splitter"
>>> I have set it up this way:
>>> 
>>> Create port 10 as port. Next create port 11 as splitter.
>>> 
>>> Then configure PSDR using port 10, and everyting that connects to it (HRD, 
>>> T-mate etc) to use port 11.
>>> You'll notice that you never run out of ports "11".
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps,
>>> 
>>> Rob, PA3CNT
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 2013/10/24 John Kramer 
>>> This has been bugging me for a long time (about a year).
>>> 
>>> Long time ago, I connected PSDR to HRD - that was easy to do, using VSP 
>>> manager to create a pair. I use PDSR on COM4
>>> and HRD on COM6. But the problem comes in, when I want to link a second 
>>> device to PSDR. I want to also link the TMate
>>> plus meter to PSDR.
>>> 
>>> I was able to connect the Tmate plus meter and get it working with PSDR 
>>> using VSP to create a pair, but then I can't use HRD because
>>> the pair is made with only one second virtual port. How do I get both the 
>>> meter and HRD to work with PSDR ? The way I understand it,
>>> VSP manager creates a pair with PSDR, but you can't do it a second time 
>>> i.e. if PSDR is on COM4 and a pair is created with HRD on COM6,
>>> then I can't create a pair with say COM4 for PSDR and a new virtual port 
>>> say COM11 - because COM4 is already paired up with COM6.
>>> 
>>> I have also downloaded DDutil, but don't see how it can be done there. 
>>> Totally confused here - sorry not an IT buff.
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> John, ZS5J
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>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Many thanks Rob, I will try that pair - COM10 and COM11

Thank you very much for helping me with this

73
John, ZS5J




On 24 Oct 2013, at 12:07 PM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:

> John,
> 
> The 10 -11 setup is what I have. Use any combination that suits you.
> 
> BUT: the important thing is that the second port MUST be not an ordinary port 
> but a splitter.
> That way, multiple "devices" can be hooked to it simultaneusly.
> 
> I can give a step by step instruction, but I'm not at that particular pc now, 
> so have to
> wait until I get there.
> 
> 73, Rob, PA3CNT
> 
> 
> 2013/10/24 John Kramer 
> Hi Rob
> 
> I currently have COM4 (PSDR) paired  with COM6 (HRD) in VSPE
> 
> So, must I delete that pair, and then make a new pair using COM10 and COM11, 
> and then assign COM10 to PSDR and then everything else to COM11 ?
> 
> If I try to connect Tmate meter to COM6 it tells me it is busy (because it is 
> being used by HRD)
> But if I understand correctly, COM11 is different and will allow multiple 
> connections ?
> 
> 73
> John, ZS5J
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 24 Oct 2013, at 11:19 AM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:
> 
>> John,
>> 
>> Got the same setup. Use VSPE as virtual port ceator. But your second port 
>> should be a "splitter"
>> I have set it up this way:
>> 
>> Create port 10 as port. Next create port 11 as splitter.
>> 
>> Then configure PSDR using port 10, and everyting that connects to it (HRD, 
>> T-mate etc) to use port 11.
>> You'll notice that you never run out of ports "11".
>> 
>> Hope this helps,
>> 
>> Rob, PA3CNT
>> 
>> 
>> 2013/10/24 John Kramer 
>> This has been bugging me for a long time (about a year).
>> 
>> Long time ago, I connected PSDR to HRD - that was easy to do, using VSP 
>> manager to create a pair. I use PDSR on COM4
>> and HRD on COM6. But the problem comes in, when I want to link a second 
>> device to PSDR. I want to also link the TMate
>> plus meter to PSDR.
>> 
>> I was able to connect the Tmate plus meter and get it working with PSDR 
>> using VSP to create a pair, but then I can't use HRD because
>> the pair is made with only one second virtual port. How do I get both the 
>> meter and HRD to work with PSDR ? The way I understand it,
>> VSP manager creates a pair with PSDR, but you can't do it a second time i.e. 
>> if PSDR is on COM4 and a pair is created with HRD on COM6,
>> then I can't create a pair with say COM4 for PSDR and a new virtual port say 
>> COM11 - because COM4 is already paired up with COM6.
>> 
>> I have also downloaded DDutil, but don't see how it can be done there. 
>> Totally confused here - sorry not an IT buff.
>> 
>> 73
>> John, ZS5J
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>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

Hi Rob

I currently have COM4 (PSDR) paired  with COM6 (HRD) in VSPE

So, must I delete that pair, and then make a new pair using COM10 and COM11, 
and then assign COM10 to PSDR and then everything else to COM11 ?

If I try to connect Tmate meter to COM6 it tells me it is busy (because it is 
being used by HRD)
But if I understand correctly, COM11 is different and will allow multiple 
connections ?

73
John, ZS5J






On 24 Oct 2013, at 11:19 AM, Rob Keijzer  wrote:

> John,
> 
> Got the same setup. Use VSPE as virtual port ceator. But your second port 
> should be a "splitter"
> I have set it up this way:
> 
> Create port 10 as port. Next create port 11 as splitter.
> 
> Then configure PSDR using port 10, and everyting that connects to it (HRD, 
> T-mate etc) to use port 11.
> You'll notice that you never run out of ports "11".
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Rob, PA3CNT
> 
> 
> 2013/10/24 John Kramer 
> This has been bugging me for a long time (about a year).
> 
> Long time ago, I connected PSDR to HRD - that was easy to do, using VSP 
> manager to create a pair. I use PDSR on COM4
> and HRD on COM6. But the problem comes in, when I want to link a second 
> device to PSDR. I want to also link the TMate
> plus meter to PSDR.
> 
> I was able to connect the Tmate plus meter and get it working with PSDR using 
> VSP to create a pair, but then I can't use HRD because
> the pair is made with only one second virtual port. How do I get both the 
> meter and HRD to work with PSDR ? The way I understand it,
> VSP manager creates a pair with PSDR, but you can't do it a second time i.e. 
> if PSDR is on COM4 and a pair is created with HRD on COM6,
> then I can't create a pair with say COM4 for PSDR and a new virtual port say 
> COM11 - because COM4 is already paired up with COM6.
> 
> I have also downloaded DDutil, but don't see how it can be done there. 
> Totally confused here - sorry not an IT buff.
> 
> 73
> John, ZS5J
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[Flexradio] HSDR with HRD and Tmate/Bobsmeter

[John Kramer]

This has been bugging me for a long time (about a year). 

Long time ago, I connected PSDR to HRD - that was easy to do, using VSP manager 
to create a pair. I use PDSR on COM4
and HRD on COM6. But the problem comes in, when I want to link a second device 
to PSDR. I want to also link the TMate
plus meter to PSDR. 

I was able to connect the Tmate plus meter and get it working with PSDR using 
VSP to create a pair, but then I can't use HRD because
the pair is made with only one second virtual port. How do I get both the meter 
and HRD to work with PSDR ? The way I understand it, 
VSP manager creates a pair with PSDR, but you can't do it a second time i.e. if 
PSDR is on COM4 and a pair is created with HRD on COM6, 
then I can't create a pair with say COM4 for PSDR and a new virtual port say 
COM11 - because COM4 is already paired up with COM6.

I have also downloaded DDutil, but don't see how it can be done there. Totally 
confused here - sorry not an IT buff.

73
John, ZS5J
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[Flexradio] Setting up digital modes problem

[John]

Hello

Flex 3000
Power SDR 2.6.4
PC. Windows 8 (64 bit)
VAC 4.12 trial version
Com0Com X64 2.2.2.0 (couldn’t get 3.0.0.0 to work)

Having spent the last 4 evenings trying to set up all of the above to operate 
digital modes I still cannot get the system set up correctly
In WSJT, WSPR WSJTX and CW Skimmer when on receive it appears to work ok but 
every 8 – 12 seconds there is a spike in the waterfall display for a split 
second as though the noise level has increased ( but no noise increase in the 
speakers or the Power SDR Panfall ), on WSJT RX noise set at 0 dB and spikes up 
to 4 dB, on WSPR it is set at 0 dB and spikes to 27 dB

All the above have been set up according to the Flex Radio Systems Knowledge 
Centre and Flex Radio Wiki.

Am sure it’s something simple in the set up but I can’t find it or figure it 
out.

Any ideas ?.

Thanks in advance.  John Fraser.  GM4WJA.

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Re: [Flexradio] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000

[John Swink]

I am using a pair of Cambridge SoundWorks powered speakers from a 15 year old 
computer.  I had the same problem with RFI.  I solved the problem by replacing 
the zip cord speaker wire with shielded cable and adding snap-on RF chokes at 
the speakers and the amp output. 

73,
John, N8WNA


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From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Roger 
Cole
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 9:41 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000

Curious to hear what folks are using for powered speakers on their Flex 5000.  
Presently using a pair of JBL E20 bookshelf speakers with a little amp.  Can’t 
seem to keep the RF out of the speakers however.  Your thoughts and 
recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

73,

Roger
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Re: [Flexradio] USB/RS232 adapter

[John Swink]

Thanks for all the suggestions & comments.  
I have looked at the various products and read the reviews. Based on the
reviews, it appears that the GearMO products using the FTDI chip sets have
the least problems, so will order one and give it a try.
Thanks again for the assistance.

John

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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:47 PM
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Subject: [Flexradio] USB/RS232 adapter

Can someone suggest a brand & model of a USB/RS232 adapter that functions
reliably?

 

Thanks,

John, N8WNA

 

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[Flexradio] USB/RS232 adapter

[John Swink]

Can someone suggest a brand & model of a USB/RS232 adapter that functions
reliably?

 

Thanks,

John, N8WNA

 

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Re: [Flexradio] hardware test software

[John Kramer]

Hardware test is built-in….

1) Remove antenna from radio
2) Go to setup and do a database reset
3) Do a production test - CTRL  SHIFT  P  on the keyboard
4) Select what part of the Flex you want tested
5) Push "run selected tests"
6) See your results

73
John, ZS5J







On 21 Jul 2013, at 11:19 AM, paim  wrote:

> hi 
> is any one know of a hardware test software [i am not looking for stress 
> software] 
> normal version ?
>  
>  
> vy 73 
> E.P  g0uut  
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[Flexradio] Distorted TX audio PWRSDR-2.6.4

[John Vandenberg]

After updating the software in Win7-64 to  PWRSDR-2.6.4 the TX audio is 
badly distorted (did try reset database).   The same update on my 
Win7-32 system worked fine.  When I checked the FW driver in Device 
manager they are both using the 1394 OHCI Compliant Host controller 
legacy driver.  I was surprised since I thought it would use the new 
Flex Firewire driver 4.1.1 .


The FW card uses the TI chip-set and worked fine in previous versions of 
PWRSDR.


I would like to try the new FW driver.  How do I manual install this 
since it did not do this on the update.


Note: using DPCLAT or the Flex program I don`t see any bad DPC`s and the 
Flex program recommend `Normal Mode`


Any suggestionsÉ

John, VE3DVV

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Re: [Flexradio] Owners Manual

[John Kramer]

With the introduction of the Apple iPad tablet, I now have ALL my 
manuals/service manuals etc all on my tablet.
There is an app called "Goodreader" for the iPad. Make files in Goodreader for 
the various manufacturers, and
download your manuals off the internet and into your iPad. Generally speaking, 
my iPad is always with me 
wherever I go, so ALL my manuals including VHF/UHF HT, mobile, HF, amplifiers, 
ATU, noise cancelling units
etc etc are all on there, and easy and quick to get to. I also have lots of 
other ham apps on the tablet, so it is really
convenient to have everything on there and take it with me.
All new manuals that arrive in the boxes, stay untouched and go into my filing 
cabinet, and remain in new
condition - something that buyers appreciate if I sell the item one day

73
John, ZS5J



On 26 May 2013, at 11:21 PM, "Gedas"  wrote:

> George gets a Gold star IMO !  Exactly my thoughts.  There are tons of things 
> I wish I knew more about my radio to make it even more enjoyable. Many times 
> I am forced to go hunting for tips & tidbits using forums, online groups, & 
> over-the-air nets in the hopes of getting an answer.  The process can take 
> days or even weeks !  And even then the info found is usually not directly 
> from Flex so who knows if it is right.  What's wrong with putting it in hard 
> writing once in a while ? An updated manual is not asking for too much IMO, 
> esp considering the price of the product.  I make an effort to look around 
> for answers, but like many, I am forced to give up after some time and just 
> forget about it.  I love my Flex but not having a good reference document is 
> the greatest shortcoming of my radio.
> 
> Gedas, W8BYA
> 
> Gallery at http://gedas.cc
> Light travels faster than sound..
> This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
> 
> - Original Message - From: "N1naz" 
> To: 
> Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:45 PM
> Subject: [Flexradio] Owners Manual
> 
> 
>>   Case in point, if you open up Power SDR, then Setup, then DSP. Under the 
>> Options tab is “Leak” What does “Leak” do?? There is no explanation in the 
>> docs that explain in detail what it does! What do I have to spend time 
>> searching through update docs and forums to find out?
>> This was obviously added after the docs where published, what would it have 
>> taken to add this to the docs and republish?
>>   Yes after playing around with it for a few hours and listening you may 
>> figure it out, but wouldn’t it have been a time saver to know before you 
>> adjusted this what it actually did!
>> 
>> There are other cases like this.
>> 
>> I’m just saying that the Flex radios are the best thing out there right now 
>> (IMO), Why fall short with the docs?
>> 
>> George N1NAZ
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Re: [Flexradio] Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release? (seems not)

[John Kramer]

Thanks Eric, that is excellent news

73
John


On 22 May 2013, at 3:13 PM, Eric Wachsmann  wrote:

> John,
> 
> I'm afraid you've gotten bad information.  As VP of Software Development at 
> FlexRadio, I can state with authority that not only will SmartSDR have a 
> waterfall display, but that it is high on the priority list for us.  This is 
> the same position we have had since SmartSDR was conceived.  While it is a 
> high priority, we will not hold shipment of FLEX-6000 series radios for this 
> feature.  Thus, the initial release of SmartSDR will not likely include a 
> waterfall mode.  We do not have a timeline for release of this feature, but I 
> fully expect it to come within the free software period for everyone that has 
> purchased a 6000 series radio to this point.  I hope this clears up any 
> confusion surrounding this feature.
> 
> 
> Eric Wachsmann
> VP Software Development
> FlexRadio Systems
> Tune in Excitement™
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:46 AM, John Kramer  wrote:
> I tried to tell my fellow Flexers this a few days ago - I was told in 
> February at the
> Orlando Hamcation by one of the senior Flex staff (name withheld) that support
> for a waterfall in SmartSDR was not in their long term plan. It resulted in 
> me getting
> jumped on by the Flex-huggers when I informed them.
> AFAIAC No waterfall display = deal breaker
> The waterfall display in PSDR gives far too much information and usability to
> consider moving to a GUI that does not have one. Maybe PSDR has spoilt us
> with this fantastic feature, but there is no going backwards for me.
> 
> If the decision is changed, and a waterfall and other fine features of PSDR 
> are added
> to SmartSDR, then I would be interested in a 6000 series radio (If I haven't 
> already
> committed myself to another radio). I have no doubt the new hardware will 
> perform
> remarkably well, but the software has a long way to go yet.
> 
> 73
> John ZS5J
> 
> 
> 
> On 22 May 2013, at 1:19 PM, Randy Pence  wrote:
> 
> > I was told by Greg Jurrens it will not. I just hope it is not a $200
> > upgrade.
> >
> > Randy Pence
> > N4JZY
> >
> >
> > I had addressed this query to Tim, who speaks for flex. CC'ed to the
> > reflectors.
> > I should have made that clear. Sorry.
> >
> > Tim, what is the Flex answer?
> >
> > Jerry W4UK
> >
> > At 12:00 PM 5/21/2013, w9xc_radio wrote:
> >
> > According to Flex's Steve Hicks at the Dayton Flex banquet, SmartSDR will
> > have a panadapter (spectrum display) in the first release, but no
> > waterfall. Steve explained that there are many parameters and subtleties to
> > the waterfall that they wanted to get right and that would take more time.
> > There was no word about just when the waterfall functionality was projected
> > to appear, but (like native digital modes) Steve stressed it was a
> > priority.
> >
> > - Les, W9XC
> >
> > --- In flexra...@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Flanders  wrote:
> >>
> >> Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release?
> >>
> >> If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for
> >> already) SmaftSDR subscription?
> >>
> >> Jerry W4UK
> >>
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Re: [Flexradio] Will SmartSDR have a panafall in the first release? (seems not)

[John Kramer]

I tried to tell my fellow Flexers this a few days ago - I was told in February 
at the
Orlando Hamcation by one of the senior Flex staff (name withheld) that support 
for a waterfall in SmartSDR was not in their long term plan. It resulted in me 
getting 
jumped on by the Flex-huggers when I informed them.
AFAIAC No waterfall display = deal breaker
The waterfall display in PSDR gives far too much information and usability to
consider moving to a GUI that does not have one. Maybe PSDR has spoilt us
with this fantastic feature, but there is no going backwards for me.

If the decision is changed, and a waterfall and other fine features of PSDR are 
added
to SmartSDR, then I would be interested in a 6000 series radio (If I haven't 
already
committed myself to another radio). I have no doubt the new hardware will 
perform
remarkably well, but the software has a long way to go yet.

73
John ZS5J



On 22 May 2013, at 1:19 PM, Randy Pence  wrote:

> I was told by Greg Jurrens it will not. I just hope it is not a $200
> upgrade.
> 
> Randy Pence
> N4JZY
> 
> 
> I had addressed this query to Tim, who speaks for flex. CC'ed to the
> reflectors.
> I should have made that clear. Sorry.
> 
> Tim, what is the Flex answer?
> 
> Jerry W4UK
> 
> At 12:00 PM 5/21/2013, w9xc_radio wrote:
> 
> According to Flex's Steve Hicks at the Dayton Flex banquet, SmartSDR will
> have a panadapter (spectrum display) in the first release, but no
> waterfall. Steve explained that there are many parameters and subtleties to
> the waterfall that they wanted to get right and that would take more time.
> There was no word about just when the waterfall functionality was projected
> to appear, but (like native digital modes) Steve stressed it was a
> priority.
> 
> - Les, W9XC
> 
> --- In flexra...@yahoogroups.com, Jerry Flanders  wrote:
>> 
>> Please clarify - will we have the panafall in SmartSDR on first release?
>> 
>> If not, is Flex committed to add it during our initial (paid-for
>> already) SmaftSDR subscription?
>> 
>> Jerry W4UK
>> 
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Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more

[John Kramer]

My issue is not with the support that I might get with my Flex-5000, and it is 
not related to
the availability of a case. I think a lot of you are missing the point here. 
What is a big concern
is - where to from here ?. I want to look at the next rig I will be buying, and 
there is nothing
that runs on PowerSDR that is an upgrade for me. Currently, the top of the line 
Flex radio
that runs on PowerSDR is the Flex-3000. I already have one of those, but I am 
wanting to 
upgrade from my Flex-5000…..and I don't want to move over to a signature radio 
that runs
on SmartSDR. I was recently demonstrated the 6000 series radio with SmartSDR at 
the Orlando
Hamcation in February, and I left the demo feeling underwhelmed and 
disappointed. 

Quite frankly, I prefer PowerSDR, with all the buttons and adjustments on the 
display…..not to 
mention the beautiful waterfall display. Having used a waterfall for the past 2 
years with PowerSDR, 
I cannot move to anything that does not have it. The information that you can 
get off a waterfall
display with 45 second history cannot be overstated. I don't want to look at a 
display, that only 
shows rows upon rows of "slices" - that I would never use….and nothing else. I 
also don't want to 
have to push a second function key, and scroll down a list to select basic 
things like mode, drive, 
volume, mic gain etc etc . These should be right on the display, as is the case 
with PowerSDR

I am not the only one that is concerned about this - I have received a number 
of emails from 
fellow Flexers, that have either moved away from Flex, or that are planning to 
move away,
due to there being nothing to replace the Flex-5000 with, that runs on PowerSDR.

So, where to from here ? Right now, I am looking at upgrading to a Kenwood 
TS-990S. Others
have indicated moving to ANAN/Apache, or Elecraft with LP-Pan and PowerSDR.

Please understand, we are loyal Flexers, and would have continued buying Flex - 
if there was an
upgrade to the Flex-5000 available….but we have no upgrade path where we can 
remain with
PowerSDR, and so we are looking at other options. 
However, I will keep my Flex-5000, it remains a good rig, and it runs on the 
best software currently 
available to SDR radio's. But, my next radio to experiment with, will be a 
TS-990S, as I have no other 
options at Flex.

73
John, ZS5J




On 21 May 2013, at 4:45 AM, amfone  wrote:

> What I'm saying is,  if a good deal of people are upset perhaps in time they 
> may forget or let it simmer down slowly. However for some they will equate 
> the demise of the 5000, Flex and Dayton which comes up every year to remind 
> them of their anger. Just bad timing, do not tack such an announcement to 
> such an eventful period  and annual period for ham radio, that is my point.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Burt 
> To: 'amfone' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz; 
> flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz; K9DURRay  
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more
> 
> 
> 
> Did they have the decision over the way we found out by announcing it days 
> AFTER they removed it from the web site?
> No class, no professionalism.
> 
> --- On Mon, 5/20/13, Ray, K9DUR  wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Tim,
>> 
>> Unfortunately Flex had no control over the timing of the decision.  It was
>> forced upon them by the actions of a supplier.
>> 
>> 73, Ray, K9DUR
>> http://k9dur.info
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
>> amfone
>> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:57 PM
>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz
>> Subject: [Flexradio] 5000 no more
>> 
>>   Terrible place and timing for
> Flex to announce the demise of the 5000. For
>> those who are upset by the announcement, Dayton comes every year and the bad
>> taste will linger, rightly or wrongly, a  real bad fall on your facebusiness
>> decision.
>> 
>> Tim
>> WB8UHZ
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Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up

[John Kramer]

Bret

Let me first make it clear that I have been an avid fan of the Flex product -
don't believe me ? look at my QRZ.COM page. I have also converted more
than 20 people from conventional radio's to owning Flex radio's.

I flew halfway around the world to attend the Orlando hamvention in 
February this year, one reason being so that I could see what all the fuss was 
about 
with the new Flex 6000 series radio's. Tim demonstrated smartSDR to me with the
6000 series radio in great detail. I am saying this so you know I am
not on a troll here, but I have seen the new radio in operation.

I prefer the PowerSDR concept radio's. I would  have liked it if Flex
built on from this model and enhanced it. There are a number of enhancements 
that 
I would have liked to have seen in the 5000, which I won't detail here.
I prefer this concept, where you can continually upgrade your computer
without having to change the radio. With the 6000 series the computer is built 
into the
radio. Of course, in order for the Flex-5000/5500 to keep up with faster 
computers, the enhanced
5500 would need better data transfer than firewire 400. I would like to see a 
5500 come
out with support for Firewire 800 and also Thunderbolt (12 times faster).

This is a personal preference. I cannot ever see the need for 4 or 8 or 100 
slices
of the spectrum. The most I will ever use is 2. I know that smartSDR is in its 
infancy,
but I hate the GUI. No waterfall ? The waterfall was one thing that sold me on 
Flex
products - I don't want my display to be clogged up with "slices" that I 
wouldn't use. I would
prefer to have my display showing the slice I am on in GREAT detail with 
waterfall aka PowerSDR.
$ 200.00 a year to subscribe to SmartSDR….really ?

I was not saying they should continue producing the 5000 forever. I never said 
that. 
What I am saying is that they should continue enhancing that PowerSDR concept.
ie. a Flex-5500. I don't like the SmartSDR concept. I hate the GUI. I prefer 
having all
the buttons I need on the display - mode change, volume change, band change etc 
etc.

I am also NOT saying that the 6000 series is a bad idea - clearly there are 
lots of
customers waiting to purchase it. All I wanted to see, was for the PowerSDR 
hardware
to continue being enhanced

Because it appears that the hardware for PowerSDR  will not be enhanced….I will 
be moving
onto the Kenwood TS-990S. But I will still keep my Flex-5000, nice radio….maybe 
sell
my Flex-3000 and Flex-1500.

73
John, ZS5J




On 18 May 2013, at 9:17 PM, Bret Mills  wrote:

> John, What you say doesn't make since to me. 
> 
> Do you think that Kenwood still sell's the TS850?, How about Yaesu, do they
> still sell the FT-1000?  
> Do you think Kenwood will sell the TS-990S for ever or will they discontinue
> it's production when there new model comes out?
> What about Ford motor company, do they still make the model T? 
> 
> What makes Flex different then any other manufacture in the world when a new
> model comes out of ANY product you buy? 
> 
> If all this was the case I would think the whole WORLD's economy would grind
> to a stop.
> 
> Flex hasn't said a word about this and I would NOT think that they will not
> discontinue SUPPORT for the Flex 5000 for Many more years, they still
> support repair of the Flex1000 after all. 
> 
> 73's and this is not a flame but rather just some questions.
> 
> Bret
> WX7Y
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John
> Kramer
> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:24 AM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Radio
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up
> 
> In my opinion this is a seriously bad move by Flex, if it is true. Not
> everyone is interested in the 6000 series.
> I love my Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500, but if they are going to
> receive little or no support due to the 6000 getting the limelight, then my
> next move will NOT be to the Flex-6000 but to a new Kenwood TS-990S
> 
> 73
> John, ZS5J
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 18 May 2013, at 5:02 PM, Jim Jannuzzo  wrote:
> 
>> Discontinuing the 5000 makes a lot of sense.  The 6500 has an ATU, Four
> slice receivers, and the best available hardware and software for $4,300.
> The 5000 with an ATU and second RX was about $3,500, IIRC.  With a price
> point that close on two top-end radios,  it's better to get the customer
> base and (especially) support resources into the 6500 - 6700.   
>> 
>> But that's a heck of a way to announce a change in plans for the 5000.  
>> Jim KJ2P
>> 
>>> 
>>> Don,
>>> 
>>> I have been with al

Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up

[John Kramer]

In my opinion this is a seriously bad move by Flex, if it is true. Not everyone 
is interested in the 6000 series.
I love my Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500, but if they are going to receive 
little or no support due to 
the 6000 getting the limelight, then my next move will NOT be to the Flex-6000 
but to a new Kenwood TS-990S

73
John, ZS5J





On 18 May 2013, at 5:02 PM, Jim Jannuzzo  wrote:

> Discontinuing the 5000 makes a lot of sense.  The 6500 has an ATU, Four slice 
> receivers, and the best available hardware and software for $4,300.  The 5000 
> with an ATU and second RX was about $3,500, IIRC.  With a price point that 
> close on two top-end radios,  it's better to get the customer base and 
> (especially) support resources into the 6500 - 6700.   
> 
> But that's a heck of a way to announce a change in plans for the 5000.  
> Jim KJ2P
> 
>> 
>> Don,
>> 
>> I have been with all the Flex people today for over an hour
>> at the Dayton Himation today.
>> 
>> I can assure you that there are no more 5000's.  Not going to make
>> ANY more.  They will be keeping the 1500 and 3000.  That is factual
>> and you can take it to the bank.
>> 
>> Good success.
>> 
>> Matthew-KJ4TN
>> 
>> 
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[Flexradio] Sold Flex 5000A $2375

[John Seney]

Thanks to the list - Have a great weekend and good DX!

73, 

WD1V - Manchester, NH


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[Flexradio] FS Flex 5000A $2375

[John Seney]

Upgrading to 6700

Flex 5000A $2375 Prepaid UPS 48 states

SDR 5000A 100 watts with RX2 - absolutely 
mint condition - 16 months old - low usage - works perfect.
$2375 cash bank or personal check - no pay pal - 
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[Flexradio] 5000A with V/U, RX2, ATU on eBay

[John Ackermann N8UR]

I ended up listing my fully loaded 5000A on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190833186647

In case the link doesn't work, it's item number 190833186647

73,
John

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[Flexradio] For Sale: Flex 5000A with all options

[John Ackermann]

I'm selling my 5000A with RX2, ATU, and V/U modules.  It's in excellent 
condition and has had little use (due to lack of antennas for most of 
the time I've owned it...).  While I love the radio, I've decided to 
focus on building out my HPSDR system.


I haven't found many sale prices for 5000As with all three options, so 
am willing to consider offers.  I'm giving the list a head start, and if 
it's not sold will list on eBay at the end of the weekend.


If you're interested, please contact me off-list at j...@febo.com

Thanks and 73,
John

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[Flexradio] Flex-1500, F5K block diagram with VAC

[John Vandenberg]

When looking at the KB 50450 block diagram for the F1K5 I cannot find 
were the VAC ties in.


I would like to see if in USB (SSB) mode the VAC is effected by settings 
of the DX compresser) and CPDR buttons.


For EasyPal I want the DXexpender in the chain for voice, but out of the 
path for receiving/transmitting the picture.


Up till now I have been switching to DIGU for when RX/TX for pictures.

A picture showing were the VAC ties in together with the audio 
processing would be very helpfull.


John, ve3dvv

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[Flexradio] Flex-1500, F5K block diagram with VAC

[John Vandenberg]

When looking at the KB 50450 block diagram for the F1K5 I cannot find 
were the VAC ties in.


I would like to see if in USB (SSB) mode the VAC is effected by settings 
of the DX compresser) and CPDR buttons.


For EasyPal I want the DXexpender in the chain for voice, but out of the 
path for receiving/transmitting the picture.


Up till now I have been switching to DIGU for when RX/TX for pictures.

A picture showing were the VAC ties in together with the audio 
processing would be very helpfull.


John, ve3dvv

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Re: [Flexradio] CW truncated/missing dits

[John Kramer]

Peter - I know this doesn't help you, but I am running the identical computer - 
the very latest MacMini
2.7 quad core, which I bought during a recent trip to Orlando FL. I use it with 
both a Flex-5000 and
a Flex-3000. Man, it really runs well…..I would say the perfect computer to use 
with your Flex radio.
I have Windows 7 running under bootcamp, and am an 80 % CW user. Speed stays at 
between 27 - 30
wpm. CW has been really good, no complaints at all with my setup. There is no 
latency noticeable
at all with my setup, nor any shortened characters

73
John, ZS5J






On 31 Mar 2013, at 12:52 AM, Peter Bourget  wrote:

> My Flex 3000 has been working pretty good but all of a sudden it has 
> developed a problem with CW. When using the CWX panel or just using my 
> paddles dits get dropped or shortened. Even if if just use the paddles to 
> send a sting of dits it will go dit dit dit di dit dit, some dits are really 
> short. I don't believe I have changed any settings but like every PC there 
> are updates and additional programs you load so who knows what may have 
> changed. And this is with drive or if I set the drive to zero so it isn't RFI.
> 
> Newest model Mac Mini 2.7Ghz, quad core, 8GB memory running boot camp. 
> Normally run in "Normal" mode but I tried Safe Mode 1 with no change. Buffers 
> set to 512. I would rather not go changing a bunch of settings without having 
> some idea of their effect. Anything I should specifically look at?
> 
> 73,
> Pete W6OP
> twitter: @w6op
> 
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles

[John Molenda]

So we should use 40 amp powerpoles with the 10 gauge line .  Is this 
correct ?  thanksJohn kb2huk

On 3/18/2013 2:22 PM, Ed Wilson wrote:


Thanks, Greg!

Ed, K0KC


From: Greg mailto:ab7r%40cablespeed.com>>
To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
>

Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles

I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable.

73
Greg

On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson > wrote:

> Colleagues,
>
>
> I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to 
prepare for
> arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner 
that
> uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was 
wondering
> if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 
lines onto
> a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to 
hold up
> to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than 
AWG 10
> wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each 
of the

> four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner.
>
> Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10
> power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and
> Flex-3000?
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Ed, K0KC
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] Win7-64 Rosewill RC-304 install

[John Vandenberg]

Been using the card successfully with DDUtils under Win7-64.  I had to 
do a reinstall of Win7 and having problems to get the parallel port to work.


  I tried the vista drivers and the Win7 (from Rosewill) and both give 
me the same results.  The problem seems to be related to a missing 
Microsoft PCI Multi-IO Controller driver.  On the new install it shows 
up as fl;agged Unkown driver in and on the device manager.  On the old 
system it showed as Microsoft drivers:


PCI Multi-IO Controller

C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\mf.sys
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\NmPar.sys
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\NmSerial.sys
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pnpports.sys

File version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows

Wonder if someone knowledgeable what I have to do to make this work
Neil, Tim, Steve???

On Google found the following reference.
http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio@flex-radio.biz/msg40537.html

73, John  ve3dvv

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Re: [Flexradio] Distortion on my signal. Wave File Link

[John Kramer]

I don't hear any distortion ? i listened several times. 


On 02 Mar 2013, at 6:23 AM, Mike WA8BXN  wrote:

I listened to the video a few times and did not hear any obvious distortion.




73 - Mike WA8BXN 









---Original Message--- 



From: Dan Baker 

Date: 3/1/2013 10:55:17 PM 

To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 

Subject: [Flexradio] Distortion on my signal. Wave File Link 



http://youtu.be/7GtX8IpzDRg 



This is my Flex-3000 This is an example of the distortion I can not get rid 

of after owning it for just under a month. I bought this from Flex. 

You are listening to a Electro Voice RE20 plugged directly into the mic 

jack on the Flex. I can plug any of my mic's into the Flex, and use their 

respective TX profiles. And I get the same result 

The first phrase is into a dummy load with 3 watts. The second phrase is 

into my dipole with 100 watts. The receiver is a Kenwood TS-950S. I set the 

audio chain up with W1AEX's excellent information from his web page. 

http://www.w1aex.com/psdrgain/psdrgai... 

Your comments are appreciated. 



Best Regards, Dan 







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Re: [Flexradio] DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A "DEAD ON" or really close

[John Stuart]

I'm with you Jerry.  I have 4 Rb oscillators and only one still runs.  I
also have 4 GPSDOs and they all have always worked.

 

Also, with ThunderBolt GPSDOs, you get to play with Lady Heather, and that's
a real learning experience!

 

John Stuart, KM6QX

FMT Nut with a Flex-1500 

 

 

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jerry
Flanders
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:00 PM
To: Brian Lloyd
Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A "DEAD ON"
orreally close

 

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

 

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[Flexradio] parallel port board add-on

[John Swink]

I need to add a parallel port to my computer to extract band data from PSDR.

Can anyone recommend a specific make and model that are known to function
properly or specific boards that are known not to work?

 

Thanks,

 

John, N8WNA

 

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[Flexradio] Automatic antenna selection & amp keying with the Flex 5000

[John Swink]

I have a Flex 5000 + RX2 + ATU + VU and am using four 4-position manual coax
switches to select from 13 antennas covering 160 meters to 70 centimeters.
I would like to replace these manual switches with some electrically
operated switches that will allow selection of the proper antenna and key
the required amp as the band is changed on the Flex.

 

The antenna form in PSDR does not have the capacity to handle the number of
combinations I require.  I seem to recall that someone once made a board or
boards that in conjunction with Flexwire and DDUtil provided more options.

 

I have searched the Knowledge Center without success.  Since the Flexradio
Wiki is not operating, I was unable to search it.  Does anyone know if those
boards are still available, who supplied them and the instructions for
setting up and operating them?  Thanks.

 

John, N8WNA

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Re: [Flexradio] 6000 at Orlando?

[John Kramer]

I am making the trip to the Orlando Hamfest….all the way from my home in South 
Africa. I have been to 
the Orlando hamfest about 4 or 5 times now, and think it is worth it. I will be 
picking up MW6VOW on
my way (I am at her QTH in Wales now), and will take her with me.

Look forward to seeing the Flex booth. Look for t-shirts displaying ZS5J and 
MW6VOW 

73
John, ZS5J



On 19 Jan 2013, at 10:42 PM, Steve Senft  wrote:

I'm trying to decide if it is worth my effort and expense to go to the Orlando 
Hamcation.

Will a (at least partially operational) 6000 series unit will be there? 


73s - Steve KG4LJB
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Re: [Flexradio] Using Flex-3000 with Bootcamp on Older Macs

[John Kramer]

I think the mac quad core is perfect for the Flex Randy. I am using a Flex 
5000, 3000 and 1500.
When I run the 3000 and 5000 off my quad core i7 iMac, it is beautiful and 
smooth, and runs
at around 12% CPU. However I want to use the iMac as my work/internet/email 
computer.

So I keep my flex radios connected to my core 2 duo 2.4Ghz 2011 MacMini with 
8GB RAM. While it has been 
running sort of okay with this MacMini, the CPU varies anything from 45 % - 75 
%, and I notice the odd
very short (milli second) audio drop, particularly if I use the computer for 
other applications while the Flex
is in receive mode…like looking up a QRZ.COM detail.

I am leaving this week to go to the UK, and then on to Florida, USA to attend 
the Orlando Hamfest. While
in the USA I will be ordering (Apple stores don't sell this configuration) 16 
GB quad core i7 MacMini WITH
the new 1TB fusion drive - the fusion drive is part regular HD and part solid 
state drive, to greatly speed up
disc access time. I will make it my Flex computer - I have no doubt it would 
make the perfect Flex computer.

73
John, ZS5J





On 13 Jan 2013, at 8:16 PM, RANDY DIDDEL  wrote:

I am using a brand new Late 2012 Mac Mini with a Flex 5000.  I have it 
dedicated specifically for the 5000.  I wiped OS X off completely, installed 
Windows7.  It is a Quad Core with 16Gb Ram,  I use a Firewire 800 to 400 cable 
from http://www.hallmark-thecableplace.com/frwr99610.htmlPut a bunch of ferrite 
on it and everything works really well.  No issues.  The Mini makes it really 
quiet in the shack!BTW.  FWIW, I am sure the Quad Core processor is overkill 
and a Dual Core would work just fine.




RANDY DIDDEL
k5rhd...@gmail.com
Follow me on APRS at:  http://tinyurl.com/k5rhd-2
Homepage:  http://blog.randydiddel.com





On Jan 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:02:33 -0600
> From: Craig Schroeder 
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] Using Flex-3000 with Bootcamp on Older Macs
> Message-ID: 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> Does anyone have experience operating the Flex-3000 with Bootcamp on an older 
> MacBook Pro?  I have a 2008 MBPro with 4 GB RAM that I want to dedicate to 
> running the Flex-3000.
> 
> How about experience using an older iMac desktop computer?  My wife needs a 
> new computer, so another option is to use her 2007 iMac with 4 GB RAM with 
> the Flex-3000.
> 
> Lastly, the current Mac Mini model still has a FireWire 800 port.  Does 
> anyone have experience running the Flex-3000 with a current or older Mac Mini?
> 
> Craig

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[Flexradio] CAT command for setting VAC latency?

[John Vandenberg]

When using FreeDV (digital voice) I like to  add a CAT command to  set 
the VAC latency.  Anyone know?  I have looked in the 
CAT-command-reference book, but could not find it.


John, ve3dvv

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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 93, Issue 1

[John Vandenberg]

I send you my PDF  notes.  Let me know if you find it usefull.
John, ve3dvv

Message: 3
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:12:47 -0700
From: Randy Diddel
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Primer for digital modes on PSDR/Flex5000?
Message-ID:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Been trying to find a beginner's guide or resources for digital modes.
I am a relatively new ham with a brand new Flex5000.  I am looking to
get into the digital modes but have no idea where to start with the
Flex. I need to know the absolute basics-please no flaming, I am just
trying to learn.

THX and very 73


K5RHD
/randy




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[Flexradio] How to setup the radio for Digital Voice

[John Vandenberg]

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

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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR v2.5.3 is now available for download

[John Kramer]

Cool, thanks Tim

73
John, ZS5J




On 10 Dec 2012, at 3:05 PM, "Tim Ellison, W4TME"  wrote:

To all Flexers,

FlexRadio Systems is pleased to announce the general availability of the newest 
release of PowerSDR, version 2.5.3 intended for use with the SDR-1000, 
FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000 and FLEX-5000 software defined radios.  PowerSDR v2.5.3 
has several new features, existing feature enhancements and bug fixes.

We recommend that all customers upgrade to v2.5.3 (see the links below).  
PowerSDR v2.5.3 contains several new enhancements and bug fixes. As with any 
new release of PowerSDR v2.x it is highly recommended that you review the 
PowerSDR v2.5.3 Release Notes before installing. If you are upgrading from 
PowerSDR v2.3.5 and have not installed PowerSDR v2.4.4 which contained a new 
Firewire driver, the Release Notes will provide important information regarding 
the upgrade as there is a new Firewire driver and firmware that is not 
backwards compatible with previous versions of PowerSDR 2.x.

While all the improvements and bug fixes are too numerous to detail, the 
following is a list of major changes since the previous official release, 
PowerSDR v2.4.4.  A full listing is included in the Release Notes.

1.New FlexControl Basic and Advanced Operation Modes
2.Waterfall Low/High Levels now Stored by Band
3.New Keyboard Commands for Controlling the Drive setting
4.New Option to Disable Split on Mode Change
5.Default AGC-T Settings Refactored by Band for Better Signal to Noise 
Performance
6.New FHM-1 (Flex Hand Microphone) TX Profiles
7.Changes for Windows 8 Compatibility
8.NR, ANF and Noise Blankers Automatically Disabled When Operating Digital 
Modes

Where to Download:
PowerSDR v2.5.3 Release Notes: 
http://support.flexradio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=411
PowerSDR v2.5.3 Integrated Installer: 
http://support.flexradio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=410

We hope you enjoy the new version of PowerSDR v2.5.3 and have a great holiday 
season.

-Tim
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[Flexradio] FW: Logging programs

[John Swink]

Thanks for  the responses to my inquiry and the comments on LOGic 8&9.  I
will research some of the programs that have been mentioned and see if I can
find one that fits my requirements.

 

73,

John N8WNA

 

 

From: John Swink [mailto:jms...@wowway.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:03 PM
To: Flexradio Reflector (flexradio@flex-radio.biz)
Subject: Logging programs

 

The recent discussion about logging programs got me thinking about computer
logging again.  Many years ago I used LOGic 4 for logging contacts but quit
using it since I operated from two fixed locations and mobile and had a
computer at only one fixed location.  I now have a computer that I can use
at all locations and am considering computer logging again.

LOGic is now at version 9.  Has anyone had any experience using LOGic with
PowerSDR and what is your experience with it?

 

I need a logging program for general contacts, contesting, awards tracking
(HF/VUHF) and LOTW with tracking from each location I operate from.  I have
been unable to locate anything on the internet that compares the features,
versatility and ease of use of other logging programs that are currently
available.  Does anyone know if such a comparison exists or the pros and
cons of the existing logging software?

 

Thanks for your assistance.

 

7,

John N8WNA

 

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[Flexradio] Logging programs

[John Swink]

The recent discussion about logging programs got me thinking about computer
logging again.  Many years ago I used LOGic 4 for logging contacts but quit
using it since I operated from two fixed locations and mobile and had a
computer at only one fixed location.  I now have a computer that I can use
at all locations and am considering computer logging again.

LOGic is now at version 9.  Has anyone had any experience using LOGic with
PowerSDR and what is your experience with it?

 

I need a logging program for general contacts, contesting, awards tracking
(HF/VUHF) and LOTW with tracking from each location I operate from.  I have
been unable to locate anything on the internet that compares the features,
versatility and ease of use of other logging programs that are currently
available.  Does anyone know if such a comparison exists or the pros and
cons of the existing logging software?

 

Thanks for your assistance.

 

7,

John N8WNA

 

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[Flexradio] Measure power with Flex-radio

[John Vandenberg]

I just build a small WSPR kit.  I like to verify the power out, but my 
power meter does not go that low.  It is supposed to output about 150mW.


 If I use a T connector and hook it up to the dummy load and the 
Flex-5000 will that work?   Will it damage the Flex?  Please some advice.


John, ve3dvv



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Re: [Flexradio] PSDR generated broad noise on 21.076

[John Sweeney]

This noise could also come from the power supply in your PC or monitor.  

John.  N3WT



On Nov 30, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Steve Sterling  wrote:

> 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  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  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 anten

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Re: [Flexradio] PSDR generated broad noise on 21.076

[John Sweeney]

Steve,

If your spurs and noise not from a power supply noise rf hash , I then do not 
know the cause. I was just throwing out an idea to check.I can report that 
these spurs and noise do not appear on the Flex 5K here with any type of 
antenna connected or no antenna or dummy load.   

John. N3WT

On Nov 30, 2012, at 11:44 AM, Steve Sterling  wrote:

> 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  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  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 anten

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Re: [Flexradio] PSDR generated broad noise on 21.076

[John Sweeney]

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  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  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
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Re: [Flexradio] PSDR v2.4.4 memory interface

[John Swink]

Thanks Tim, works great!

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim
Ellison
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 3:49 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PSDR v2.4.4 memory interface

Click on the column header you want to sort on.

Tim Ellison
On 11/28/2012 2:03 PM, John Swink wrote:
> I have been adding new records in my memory table for my Flex 5000a 
> and would like to sort the list so all records in each group are
contiguous.
>
>   
>
> Does anyone know how this can be done?
>
>   
>
> I have attempted to move rows with the mouse and searched the 
> knowledge base for a solution without success.
>
>   
>
> Help would be appreciated.
>
>   
>
> John, N8WNA
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[Flexradio] PSDR v2.4.4 memory interface

[John Swink]

I have been adding new records in my memory table for my Flex 5000a and
would like to sort the list so all records in each group are contiguous.

 

Does anyone know how this can be done?  

 

I have attempted to move rows with the mouse and searched the knowledge base
for a solution without success.

 

Help would be appreciated.

 

John, N8WNA

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Re: [Flexradio] SDR-3000 Issue

[John Kramer]

Check out your firewire cable. I had one that started to get flakey on me with 
my 3000. It would
disconnect after running fine for 5 or 10 minutes. It was only when I borrowed 
my firewire cable from
my 5000 installation that I realised that the cable was the problem.

73
ZS5J



On 22 Nov 2012, at 2:54 PM, Michael Walker  wrote:

A few things, in no particular order


  - See if you can run the 3000 on another computer as this will help to
  eliminate if the problem is the computer or not
  - Make sure the firewire cable is firmly seated on both ends
  - Look at the windows event logs and see if you can get a clue of what
  crashed first
  - Did anything else change
  - Try resetting the PSDR database ( you can make a copy of your old one)
  - Could it be RF related (you don't say if you were transmitting or not)
  - Fire up the DPC Lantency checker and see if you computer is busy
  - It may be your hard drive starting to fail and it is in constant
  repair mode.  This is hard to see as it happens without anything being
  reported to windows.  Only running Spinrite (www.grc.com) will help
  eliminate this

Mike va3mw


On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM, W3HP - RJ Harris  wrote:

> Some months back I switched from an SDR-1000 to an SDR-3000. The rig has
> been working fine from day one. Lots of solid air time. Days ago it started
> to crash. The unit will start fine, then pause a few minutes into
> operation.
> Windows displays the red warning box stating that my application requested
> to be shutdown in an unusual way. I also hear the hardware
> connect/disconnect tones that Windows plays. It is almost like I am losing
> the FireWire connection, just like the old days when the SRR-1000 would
> disappear for USB users.
> 
> 
> 
> Anyone have a clue? TNX and 73. Happy Thanksgiving.
> 
> RJ - W3HP
> 
> 
> 
> RJ Harris
> 
> W3HP
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] flex 3000

[John Molenda]

Thanks to Brian and other got the info I needed.  John kb2huk
On 11/20/2012 12:14 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote:
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM, John Molenda <mailto:cdistflatf...@gmail.com>> wrote:


I am thinking of selling or trading my flex 1500 for a flex 3000
to get a out put of 100 watts .  can some one tell me if the
current drain on the 3000 is similar to the 1500 at 10 watts and
below ? 



No, it is not. The 3000 is NOT a QRP rig at QRP levels. Just the idle 
current on the 3000 in TX with no output at all is 5A from 13.8V. 
Raise the output to 10W and the current is 10A at 13.8V.


what is the current drain at 100 watts on the flex 3000 ?


Mine draws 22A.

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[Flexradio] flex 3000

[John Molenda]

I am thinking of selling or trading my flex 1500 for a flex 3000 to get 
a out put of 100 watts .  can some one tell me if the current drain on 
the 3000 is similar to the 1500 at 10 watts and below ?  what is the 
current drain at 100 watts on the flex 3000 ?  thanks  John Molenda kb2huk

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Re: [Flexradio] Cannot run 'Demo Mode'

[John Vandenberg]

We like to do a club demo without having the hardware there, just some 
prerecorded stuff on a memory stick.  The problem is the  computer  does 
not give a demo option in 'Available Radio Interface".   We also did the 
update to PowerSDR2.4.4. but we have the same problem there.


Has this option be removed?
Is there a way to force it into "demo Mode"?

John, ve3dvv

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