Re: [Flexradio] Heil ProSet with the SDR-1000 and Delta-44
I just did a test with W2IHY's EQplus and it works great as a preamp for my ProSet Plus! Headset. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Andrews Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 11:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Heil ProSet with the SDR-1000 and Delta-44 Tom, I am using the Heil ProSet Plus with the Delta-44 card. I found that it does need a pre-amp. Otherwise, the mic gain has to be set too high I get some instability. I use an NCS Multi-Switcher to switch the headset between my SDR my FT-847. The Multi-Switcher includes a pre-amp for leveling the audio between different audio sources. I use the Heil Yaesu adapter cable, plugged into the Multi-Switcher the Multi-Switcher is plugged into the front panel connector on the SDR. 73, Ray, K9DUR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070604/c32070ca/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] New FlexRadio IVT added for the Front of the FLEX-5000
We have added a new Interactive Virtual Tour (IVT) web page to the IVT collection. You can now take a tour of the FLEX-5000 front panel. Remember that these pages are best viewed using Internet Explorer. http://www.flex-radio.com/Explore_f5ka_fpnl.aspx?topic=vt_flex5ka_fp -Tim, W4TME FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070604/2c2ae286/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Gearing up for the Flex 5000
There is an article in the KB on speakers. It is applicable to the FLEX-5000. http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10244 No. PowerSDR is a fixed width program. To make it fill the screen, lower your screen resolution. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:08 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Gearing up for the Flex 5000 Hello, This is the second email I am trying to send. I am not sure if it is getting to the group. If this works, I would like to know what is a good choice of speakers to purchase for the up coming 5000? Also in the last email I had asked if anyone knows of a way to stretch the PowerSDR screen to fit a 22 inch monitor? I did not get any replies, so I thought maybe my emails are not getting out?? Thank you. Ken K3YI ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Visual Studio
The info you are requesting is in the Knowledge Base http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10062cNode=2U5T5S -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Pink Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:26 AM To: flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] Visual Studio What version of Visual Studio should I have to be able to compile and modify the source code for PowerSDR? Can I use Visual Studio 2005? Thanks, Steve, KF1Y ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] MC-60 mic
Just a point of clarification since there has been a bit of discussion about using different mics on the reflector lately. The SDR-1000 does not have any electronics that makes any difference to what mic you use. The mic connector is a pass thru to the sound card. So, when you talk about connecting a mic to the SDR-1000, you really need to qualify that with what sound card you are connecting to because it makes, IMHO, a big difference. (Others have and will disagree with that statement) For Tom's request below, if he is using a Delta 44 (no mic preamp) I would expect he would get very good results since the D44 works best (IMHO) with a preamp although one is not necessary since PowerSDR has a lot of gain you can add to make up for the lack of a preamp. For the Firebox and FA-66, my concern would be over driving the soundcard since these sound cards have preamps built in. You can turn the gain down on them, but if the MC-60 preamp is fairly hot you can still have potential issues of having too much gain going into PowerSDR. Some people like getting the gain needed to drive PowerSDR from external sources and some are fine with the gain added by PowerSDR. No matter where it comes from the key point is to not over drive the audio chain in PowerSDR so that the ALC kicks in. How will this translate to the FLEX-5000? Until there are some to work with (shipping later this month) we will not know for sure, but I suspect that the FLEX-5000 will be similar to using a Delta 44 sound card, where if you want to use an outboard preamp through the balanced line-in TRS connector (line level, not mic level), that will work very well and so will connecting a standard ham radio mic through the 8-pin foster connector, but you may need more mic gain added via PowerSDR to drive the rig to full power (0 dB peaks on the MIC meter). -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Homsley Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:05 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] MC-60 mic I have a Kenwood MC-60 mic that has a built-in pre-amp; any body using one with the SDR1K? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070606/29210dc9/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering and DSP
Rob has not yet tested the SDR-1000 and he does not have a FLEX-5000 to test with (yet), so I suspect he is not referencing to FlexRadio products. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:30 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Fwd: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering and DSP Did Flex get it right? I wonder (besides the 7000) what other radios he is referring to? 73 Neal -- Forwarded message -- From: Jan Erik Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jun 7, 2007 12:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering and DSP To: Elecraft Reflector [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lets hope Elecraft got it right! /SM2EKM - Sherwood Engineering just put up their Dayton 2007 presentation on DSP and how it isn't everything it is cracked up to be. See: http://www.sherweng.com/documents/Dayton2007w.pdf ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070607/8283be90/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] HPSDR USB Protocol
Phil, what is the file type? It downloads with no extension, just as an octet-stream. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Harman Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:57 AM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] HPSDR USB Protocol I've posted the protocol that we use to talk to Ozy, Janus etc over USB at http://www.hamsdr.com/personaldirectory.aspx?id=592 73's Phil...VK6APH ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meters
I am replying to myself (that has to be some sort of infliction :-)) I searched the archives after Phil twisted my arm (just kidding) and I found these references to 6m PAs and preamps. I have no experience with these products and endorse none of them. (Except I do use the 2M and 440 SSB mast mounted preamps for sat work and I like them) Amps with RX Preamps TE Systems 0548G, .1-.2W in 170Wout W/PREAMP Can be purchased here: http://www.randl.com/cgi-local/cart/cart.cgi?ID=252cart=moreinfo TE Systems 0505G, .4-.8Win 80Wout W/PREAMP http://www.randl.com/cgi-local/cart/cart.cgi?ID=235cart=moreinfo *** PreAmps TE Systems 50-54MHz SW PREAMP W/BNC CONN 18dB GAIN http://www.randl.com/cgi-local/cart/cart.cgi?ID=248cart=moreinfo DEMI (DownEast Microwave) 6MLNA 50MHz GaAs FET pre amp., 18dBG, 0.7dBNF, RX only! BNC connectors. Assembled http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ SSB Electronics SP-650.0MHz 0.8dBNF, 10-20dBG, (mast mounted) http://www.ssbusa.com/gaasfet.html Mirage KP-1-6M 50MHz GaAs FET pre amp., 15-25 dBG, 0.6dBNF, RX TX (100 watts) N connectors http://www.mirageamp.com/products.php?prodid=KP-1-6M -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 3:28 PM To: Phil LaMarche; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meters You will need a preamp too. It is said that the SDR-1000 hears a lot better with one. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 2:52 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 6 Meters I have 7 elements at 85 ft on 6 meters. Haven't hooked to the Flex yet. Can anyone guide me to an amplifier that the SDR1K will drive on 6 meters? 6 is really opening up. Thanks Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.W9DVM.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 727-944-3226 800-395-7795 pin 02 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT # 30210 W9DVM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters
I think you are going to need one of the TE Systems amps that only take 100-500 mW of drive to put out 170 and 80 watts respectively; the 0548G or the 0505G models. I also believe that you have to use the QRP output (BNC) rather than the one from the PA since the PA filters might attenuate 50 MHz. You will need to remove the 50 ohm load from the QRP output if you are working HF, so a switch will be desirable. A duplexer would not be necessary in this case. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:17 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 6 meters No one answered this yesterday Seeing the RF out of the SDR1K is the same for 6 and HF, one would need a duplexer to operate on 6. Or, seeing I am driving an Amp, perhaps it would be better to use a rotary switch to go from the output to the appropriate load, amp or 6 meter stuff. I know this is simple stuff but want to make sure I do it right. Does anyone know if 500mW will drive a solid state amp that requires 10 watts max for 170 w. I know the power would be reduced but even 80 or so is OK on 6. I sure there are some 6 meter guys out there. Thanks in advance. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.W9DVM.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 727-944-3226 800-395-7795 pin 02 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT # 30210 W9DVM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 5000 on 14.253 at 15:33 CDT
I am working the ANARTS RTTY contest now. If I find a clear frequency I'll park it and send an e-mail to the reflector. -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John P Basilotto W5GI Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 4:49 PM To: 'Jerry Flanders'; 'Reflector' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 on 14.253 at 15:33 CDT The CW and digital ops have already had it on the air. I'm sure they'll be back. Look for WA8SRA and W4TME, W9OY. John P. Basilotto W5GI Marketing and Product Manager FlexRadio Systems 512-535-5266 -Original Message- From: Jerry Flanders [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 3:43 PM To: John P Basilotto W5GI; Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 on 14.253 at 15:33 CDT When can we hear it on RTTY and CW? Jerry W4UK At 04:33 PM 6/10/2007, John P Basilotto W5GI wrote: John P. Basilotto W5GI Marketing and Product Manager FlexRadio Systems 512-535-5266 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachmen ts/2 0070610/3b73f1da/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Scanning ALE Frequencies
PowerSDR does not scan any frequencies. It has to do with the FCC and PowerSDR's compliance to their regulations. If HFALE has CAT control over PowerSDR, then you can get it to scan -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Mayfield Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:19 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Scanning ALE Frequencies Anyone know how to make the SDR-1000 scan the listed ALE frequencies? Will HFALE do it? TIA, Chuck AA5J ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 14.085 RTTY
I am parked on 15.085 calling CQ for the ANARTS contest 21:45 UTC -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com http://www.itsco.com/ Si fractum non sit, id reficere -Unknown Roman consultant -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070610/bda799af/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 14.085 RTTY
I am QRT now. I'll try to be on digital for an hour each night this week. Probably PSK and/or RTTY. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:46 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 14.085 RTTY I am parked on 15.085 calling CQ for the ANARTS contest 21:45 UTC -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com http://www.itsco.com/ Si fractum non sit, id reficere -Unknown Roman consultant -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070610/bda799af/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 14.085 RTTY
grin Fat finger mistake. /grin -Tim -Original Message- From: k5nwa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:28 PM To: Tim Ellison Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 14.085 RTTY Interesting frequency, we will have a hard time replying. At 04:46 PM 6/10/2007, you wrote: I am parked on 15.085 calling CQ for the ANARTS contest 21:45 UTC -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com http://www.itsco.com/ Si fractum non sit, id reficere -Unknown Roman consultant Cecil K5NWA www.softrockradio.org www.qrpradio.com www.hpsdr.com Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light. ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Print Operating Manual
Get a cheap printer and a pack of paper. Printer = ~$45.00 (HP DJ2460 @ Circuit City) Paper = $5.00 (500 sheet count) IMHO, since the manual (as with the software) is continuously changing, unless it is absolutely necessary, printing might be a waste of resources. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Maguire Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 3:31 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Print Operating Manual Are there any inexpensive ways to print the operating manuals? 193 pages is a lot of paper thru my printer. I tried the Kinkos online print, but the price was $174!! Ripoff. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. 73... Jon W1MNK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] question for a Flexarian
Because you can define the transmit filter width (high and low cut points) based on the TX Profile being used separately from the RX filter settings. It is described on page 97 in the 1.8.0 Operations manual. You can also change the RX filters in the same way. It is described on page 45 in the 1.8.0 Operations manual. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 10:04 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] question for a Flexarian Can't find this in manual or KB. When operating DIGL or U. and I select the 2.4 filter, I get a green band that basically covers 2.4 kc. Likewise for all the other preset receive filters. This I understand. But The two yellow transmit passband edge lines don't coincide. The transmit filter width is obviously different I know...but...why doesn't at least one edge of the transmit width be the same as the edge of the receive filter? I'm just assumed the offset would be the same for receive as xmit. Or am I confusing apples and orangesagain? - Good judgment comes from bad experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob
Army, Oh, you were looking for the PowerSDR keyboard map file. My bad. I thought you were referencing a mapping profile like the ShuttlePro uses for use with the PowerMate. Sorry about the confusion. -Tim -Original Message- From: Army Curtis - AE5P [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob Ah ha! I found it. Probably was there the entire time and I just wasn't seeing it. Go to http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?fn=keymap.pdf and download the keymap.pdf file. It lists all of the keystrokes that are coded into PowerSDR, and any of them can be programmed into the Griffin. There are so many possibilities, it almost makes you want to get the ShuttlePro ;o)) Many thanks Tim. The KB is first rate. Army -Original Message- From: FlexRadio KB Admin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:30 AM To: 'Army Curtis - AE5P'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob To the best of my knowledge, there is no keyboard mapping file for the Griffin PowerMate nor is there any reference to one in the Quick Start Guide. I have searched the old web site for anything related to The PowerMate and found only an old driver and the QSG. There is a keyboard mapping file for the ShuttlePro. -Tim -Original Message- From: Army Curtis - AE5P [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Cc: Tim Ellison Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob Hi Dave, You can program the Griffin to do anything there is a hotkey defined for. I would suggest you download the keyboard mapping file from the knowledge base, that is as soon as our KB Administrator puts the file back up ;o)) There seems to be a problem with it at the moment. Any command that is mapped to the keyboard can be programmed for the Griffin to do. Hope this helps. Army Curtis - AE5P Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:28 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob ZS6AVM Wrote : I to all, I have recently installed the Griffin Tuning Knob and it is working just fine I can change frequency and by depressing the Knob I can change the step tuning What I'd like to know is what other than changing to Frequency Step can the Griffin be programmed to do ? Best regards, and keep on flexin Dave *** Disclaimer: The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, copying, disclosure or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by person or entities other then the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, facsimile or telephone and return and/or destroy the original message and all copies from any computer. Denel (Pty) Ltd exercises no editorial control over e-mail messages originating in the organisation and does not accept any responsibility for either the contents of the message or any copyright laws that may have been violated by the person sending this message. Denel (Pty) Ltd is neither liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. This message should not be copied or used for any purpose other than intended, nor should it be disclosed to any other person. *** -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20 070611/88eac2af/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.13/843 - Release Date: 6/10/2007 1:39 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.13/843 - Release Date: 6/10/2007 1:39 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob
Yes, the active application or the one in focus is the active program that these HIDs (human interface devices) manipulate. I have sent a feature request in for the Griffin PowerMate to allow the device to control a specific program it is associated with regardless if it is in focus or not. That was over a year ago and as you see, there have been no updates with this feature, so I stopped holding my breath :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter G. Viscarola Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:50 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob I have a general question about both the shuttle pro and Griffin knob: Does PowerSDR have to be the active application (that is, the foreground app with focus) for these devices to send keystroke sequences to PowerSDR? Or, can another program (like a digital mode program) be (and remain) the current foreground app and still allow me to manipulate PowerSDR using the device? de Peter K1PGV ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob
Here is a repost of Sami's e-mail talking about HotWheel: I have written this small program that is becoming almost useful. HotWheel enables you to capture mouse wheel and selected keyboard events and send them to any application even when its window doesn't have focus (it's in the background or minimized). As an example I have created a simple HotWheel configuration for PowerSDR. Most keyboards have a little-used key called Scroll Lock and a corresponding LED indicator. In this example, event capture is disabled when Scroll Lock is off. When Scroll Lock is on, the following events will be sent to PowerSDR: - mouse wheel roll and click - ctrl+arrow keys (up/down=tuning, left/right=sets tuning step) - NumPad 9/3 = Band Up/Down - NumPad 8/2 = Filter Up/Down - NumPad 7/1 = Mode Up/Down The active top window will receive all other mouse and keyboard input, so you can work normally with that application, and simultaneously have some limited control over SDR-1000 without activating the PowerSDR window. Note 1: Using the NumPad keys usually requires that Num Lock is on as well. Note 2: The Band/Filter/Mode controls are mapped to keys M/N/B/V/X/Z (PowerSDR default settings). If you have changed these in PowerSDR Setup, the HotWheel configuration file has to be modified accordingly. If you want to give it a try, you can download the HotWheel program and configuration files using the link below. Written and tested on Windows XP Pro (SP2), but should work with Win2k and later. Please note that this is experimental software: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! http://kotisivu.dnainternet.net/ahti/sdr-1000/HotWheel.zip Unzip the files into some directory and run the .exe file. A small window will open and then disappear after a couple of seconds. HotWheel is now running in the background consuming only minimal system resources. Simply run the .exe file again if you want to terminate the process. I will not be describing the configuration file syntax here, because it may change in future versions. And those with a little programming experience can probably figure it out on their own! Most importantly, you will need a list of Windows virtual key codes. 73, Sami OH2BFO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Wachsmann Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:58 AM To: 'Peter G. Viscarola'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob The short answer is yes (PowerSDR has to be focused in order to handle keyboard events). The longer answer is that there are workarounds including a tool that our own Sami OH2BFO wrote that can work around this (search for HotWheel). Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Peter G. Viscarola Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:50 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob I have a general question about both the shuttle pro and Griffin knob: Does PowerSDR have to be the active application (that is, the foreground app with focus) for these devices to send keystroke sequences to PowerSDR? Or, can another program (like a digital mode program) be (and remain) the current foreground app and still allow me to manipulate PowerSDR using the device? de Peter K1PGV ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Enhancements in SVN's
Dave, All code downloaded from SVN is alpha and or beta code. It is by definition in flux. The feature list will not be published until the code becomes a real release. In the mean time, the only way to determine what is changing it to review the SVN log on a per entry basis to review the developer's notes. 95% of the changes in the SDR-X branch are for the FLEX-5000. Some of the changes (DSP improvements) are applicable to both. The safest code for SDR-1000 users is the changes in the SVN trunk (not a branch) for PowerSDR 1.9.0 rather than the SDR-1X branch. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:51 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Enhancements in SVN's ZS6AVM Wrote: Does anyone know what new features/enhancements in the SVN's apply to the SDR-1000 Or are they mainly for the SDR-5000 ? Would be nice to know what features actually are applicable to the SDR-1000 Be seein ya, and keep on Flexin Dave *** Disclaimer: The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, copying, disclosure or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by person or entities other then the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, facsimile or telephone and return and/or destroy the original message and all copies from any computer. Denel (Pty) Ltd exercises no editorial control over e-mail messages originating in the organisation and does not accept any responsibility for either the contents of the message or any copyright laws that may have been violated by the person sending this message. Denel (Pty) Ltd is neither liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. This message should not be copied or used for any purpose other than intended, nor should it be disclosed to any other person. *** -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070614/05427ca3/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] knowledge base
I notice that my login does not apply to the expanded kb. Would I find that access beneficial? Nope. Several months ago we removed any restrictions on content that was located on the KB that required a pw to access it. In the future (new version of KB software coming out in the next month or two) logging on may have additional benefits. I have not yet seen the detailed features doc on that, so I can't say for sure. If it does, we will make sure that the mechanism for managing passwords is bullet proof before making it a requirement -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim McLester Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:10 AM To: flex radio Subject: [Flexradio] knowledge base I notice that my login does not apply to the expanded kb. Would I find that access beneficial? Jim - W4YXU ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Noise Floor S meter vs Panadapter
Do you have averaging turned on with the Panadapter? The S meter will display the highest value it sees for the samples (bins) it is analyzing. Within that sample of data it is analyzing, there are noise peaks that correspond to the higher value you are seeing (-117 dB rather than the -145 dB). I use the average of the noise floor, or what the Panadapter shows when averaging is on to determine what the noise floor is. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug McCormack Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:30 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Noise Floor S meter vs Panadapter I recently build the Elecraft kit to provide a reference signal for calibration of my SDR1000. With the 50 uV reference my S meter shows -73 dBm (S 9.0). At 1 uV reference, the meter shows -107 dBm ( S 3.3). These two numbers show the S meter is perfectly calibrated. When I remove the Elecraft unit and no antenna is connected, the meter shows a noise floor of -117 dBm (S1.3). But the panadapter shows -145 dB. I wonder why the panadapter does not agree with the S meter. Maybe I am should ground the antenna connector when measuring noise floor? When people ask me about the noise floor, do I say -117 or -145? I have always suspected my 5 year-old Dell 1.8 Ghz has high internal noise possibly on the PCI bus. Perhaps this Dell system noise is getting into my M44 sound card. I hope to have a new dual-core Intel computer later this week. 73, Doug VE3EFC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070614/d3f5da98/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000
The official OS Compatibility Statement is on the web site and can be viewed here: http://www.flex-radio.com/Support.aspx?topic=PowerSDR_Compatibility -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 Sounds like a nice machine - and the price is good too! What OS are you using - XP or Vista? Are there still reasons (specific to running PowerSDR) for NOT using Vista or is Vista officially blessed by Flex now? Pete, N3EVL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Mumaw Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:50 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 After talking with Eric at Dayton I decided to build a new computer in preparation for my 5000A. I was using an older 2.0 GHz Dell. I found a new case made by Apevia (X-Qpack2-NW-BK/500) that is similar in size to the 5000. It is a cube that is about the same height as the 5000 and about 2 wider. I think it will look very nice along side the 5000. This case comes with a 500 watt PS and seems to be RF quiet. This case is designed for the micro ATX board. After consulting with Eric, I decided on the E6600 Core 2 Dual processor on an Intel DG965OT motherboard using the G965 chip set and 2 Gig memory. This chip set has onboard video, fire wire ports, Ethernet port, serial port, parallel port, sound card, and a ton of USB ports. It is working very well with my SDR-1000. The onboard video works very well but I decided to upgrade it to a 6800 video card for dual monitor support. I also equipped it with an inexpensive SATA 320G hard drive and DVD burner. The stock case fans create about the same noise level as the SDR-1000. I changed them out for little better fans, expecting the noise level to be down around the level of the new 5000. The CPU loafs along at 8% with PowerSDR SVN 1210. I'm using the FA-66 sound card at 192K. There is absolutely no popping at all. I purchased everything for about $700 from Newegg and spent a day putting it together and loading software. This was the first computer I've put together in 20 years and it was a fun project. The Intel is very specific on the memory chips so I choose from the recommended list. 73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex- radio.biz/attachments/20070614/84766f5c/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000
The issue with Vista is not PowerSDR, but the drivers needed to interface to the external hardware (sound cards and Firewire interfaces). It takes a bit of testing to certify with a particular OS. I am sure it will be done in the near future, probably with the FLEX-5000 PowerSDR 1.10.0 first and then with the SDR-1000 -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:34 PM To: Tim Ellison; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 Tim, Thanks for the pointer to the official Flex word on the subject. I'm thinking of upgrading my PC and have been looking around lately at what's available. Since my PC interfaces to HPSDR it definitely needs the USB driver to talk to Ozy so reverting to the parallel port is not an option. My preference would be to stay with XP but I noted that many of the offerings I looked at on various PC vendor web sites only offer Vista. It would seem that Flex will soon need to address this as XP becomes increasingly hard to obtain. However, it seems that the remaining problems are not that difficult to solve and, no doubt Vista will be blessed in the near future. Of course Linux and Mac could also be in my future! So many Operating Systems, so little time! Pete -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:55 PM To: Thompson, Peter; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 The official OS Compatibility Statement is on the web site and can be viewed here: http://www.flex-radio.com/Support.aspx?topic=PowerSDR_Compatibility -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 Sounds like a nice machine - and the price is good too! What OS are you using - XP or Vista? Are there still reasons (specific to running PowerSDR) for NOT using Vista or is Vista officially blessed by Flex now? Pete, N3EVL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flexradio- [EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Mumaw Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:50 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] New computer for the 5000 After talking with Eric at Dayton I decided to build a new computer in preparation for my 5000A. I was using an older 2.0 GHz Dell. I found a new case made by Apevia (X-Qpack2-NW-BK/500) that is similar in size to the 5000. It is a cube that is about the same height as the 5000 and about 2 wider. I think it will look very nice along side the 5000. This case comes with a 500 watt PS and seems to be RF quiet. This case is designed for the micro ATX board. After consulting with Eric, I decided on the E6600 Core 2 Dual processor on an Intel DG965OT motherboard using the G965 chip set and 2 Gig memory. This chip set has onboard video, fire wire ports, Ethernet port, serial port, parallel port, sound card, and a ton of USB ports. It is working very well with my SDR-1000. The onboard video works very well but I decided to upgrade it to a 6800 video card for dual monitor support. I also equipped it with an inexpensive SATA 320G hard drive and DVD burner. The stock case fans create about the same noise level as the SDR-1000. I changed them out for little better fans, expecting the noise level to be down around the level of the new 5000. The CPU loafs along at 8% with PowerSDR SVN 1210. I'm using the FA-66 sound card at 192K. There is absolutely no popping at all. I purchased everything for about $700 from Newegg and spent a day putting it together and loading software. This was the first computer I've put together in 20 years and it was a fun project. The Intel is very specific on the memory chips so I choose from the recommended list. 73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex- radio.biz/attachments/20070614/84766f5c/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio
Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?
I believe the assumption here is that if you were bright enough to pass a General class ham radio license you can master turning on the power :-) We have all done it. Me included. The incredibly low noise floor on the Panadapter is what gives it away for me. I have just gotten into the habit of leaving it turned on. It has better frequency stability that way since it is already warmed up. To offset the extra cost on the power bill, I switched to those fancy mercury vapor bulbs that use very little amperage and last for 10 years. It will take that long for them to pay for themselves :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:28 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? I've posted this to the Feature Request page. Anyone else do a stupid thing like this? Or am I the only technological cretin in the group? This morning, I started PWSDR and could not figure out why I had no power out. Duh!. I had not flipped the Power switch on the Flex radio. Can the PWSDR software flash a message saying. Radio is not turned on you stupid, fat bellied, beer guzzling idiot! I'm used to that type of statement here. - Why do we say something is out of whack? What's a whack? - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] A new web browser to try out.
If you are interested, Apple has released a beta of their Safari web page that runs on Windows (XP or Vista). It works with all of the features on the FlexRadio web site. http://www.apple.com/safari/ -Tim Integrated Technical Services Apex, North Carolina -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070616/a5655685/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?
The problem is that the FLEX-5000 has to be on to control it since the control cable is Firewire. When the power is off, the device (radio) does not exist as far as Windows is concerned. There are other (and better) ways to turn power on and off remotely using TCP/IP -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry Flanders Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:57 AM To: n3evl; FireBrick; FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? I was a little surprised that Gerald didn't design the new 5000 radio to turn power on/off remotely by the PowerSDR ON button. Would have made it easier to remote it. Maybe in the Flex-6000 4 years from now? Jerry W4UK At 08:02 AM 6/16/2007, n3evl wrote: Haha! Yes, I admit to having done this in the past. Pete, N3EVL - Original Message - From: FireBrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: FlexRadio List flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:28 AM Subject: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? I've posted this to the Feature Request page. Anyone else do a stupid thing like this? Or am I the only technological cretin in the group? This morning, I started PWSDR and could not figure out why I had no power out. Duh!. I had not flipped the Power switch on the Flex radio. Can the PWSDR software flash a message saying. Radio is not turned on you stupid, fat bellied, beer guzzling idiot! I'm used to that type of statement here. - Why do we say something is out of whack? What's a whack? - Bill H. in Chicagoland ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?
But your TV IS on when you power it up with the remote. It is sitting in standby mode - drawing current. -Tim -Original Message- From: Jerry Flanders [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:46 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? Sort of like saying your TV has to be on in order for the remote to power it up, huh? Think about it... Jerry W4UK At 10:22 AM 6/16/2007, you wrote: The problem is that the FLEX-5000 has to be on to control it since the control cable is Firewire. When the power is off, the device (radio) does not exist as far as Windows is concerned. There are other (and better) ways to turn power on and off remotely using TCP/IP -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry Flanders Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:57 AM To: n3evl; FireBrick; FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? I was a little surprised that Gerald didn't design the new 5000 radio to turn power on/off remotely by the PowerSDR ON button. Would have made it easier to remote it. Maybe in the Flex-6000 4 years from now? Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] [OT] LNA VHF preamps
I am looking for some advice on LNA VHF preamps from the VHF+ gurus that subscribe to the list. I am not an EE nor do I even try to play one on TV and I certainly didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so I am looking for some education on this subject. I have been looking at several LNA designs (specifically for 6m) and it seems that they come in several flavors. 1.) dual gate MOS FETs 2.) GaAs FETs 3.) bipolar transistors One mfg. claims that the new very low noise dual gate MOS FETs have a better noise figure than the GaAs FETs. I have always heard that the GaAs FETs were the way to go for the best noise figure, so I am confused from the marketing hype. I am looking to get a non-mast mounted preamp for 6 meters. I have a few transceivers that cover 6 meters, but are not the best for weak signal work and need a little help. This could be a receive only device, as that would be it's initial function, but I am not excluding mast mounted ones either. If anyone want to make a recommendation for a particular mfg. or kit, that would be appreciated too. -Tim, W4TME -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070616/12b697b0/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems....
Jim, Contact Eugene directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James T. Rogers, W4ATK Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:10 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] VAC problems I hate it when this happens. I attempted an un-install of 3.12 in preparation of installing 4.05. The un-install did not go well. 4.05 will not install. AND any attempt to re-install 3.12 also fails. The error message says VAC is already present, so there apparently is a file somewhere that did not get removed and there you go. Anybody got a suggestion. I have emailed NTONYX support but probably won't hear from them until at least after the weekend and I would love to get this all cleaned up. Jim W4ATK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PCALE/HFALE
It sure has been asked. I did several months ago without any replies. I too would like to know if anyone is using ALE with PowerSDR. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Maguire Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:53 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] PCALE/HFALE I know this has been asked before, but is anyone using an ALE program? Thank you. 73... Jon W1MNK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Q on 5000A
Peter, The web page has not been updated yet. I'll get that changed today. The ATU is available for purchase as per the emartshops page. FlexRadio has not made any announcement regarding the 2nd RX yet. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:14 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] Q on 5000A I am interested in the FLEX-5000A (having the excellent 1k) I know, second production run, not before Q3 2007 Just a few questions: Is there an estimate when the optional independent high performance second receiver will be available and an estimate on the price? (I would like to have it shipped at the same time if possible to save on postage to Europe) On the antenna tuner I read 2 different stories: - http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades Internal Unbalanced 160 to 6 meter Automatic Tuning Unit (ATU) This product is not yet available. Additional information for this upgrade will be forthcoming. - http://emartshops.com/FlexRadio_Systems/Transceivers.html Select Optional 160-6m ATU: Installed Add $299 Or should it read only available installed in the 5000A (for now) Thanks 73 You must have sinned before you can ask for forgiveness groeten Peter petervn(a)hetnet.nl mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; pa0pvn(a)hetnet.nl mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; pa0pvn(a)gmail.com ; pa0pvn(a)amsat.org . -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070621/2fd413ab/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] some info about Mic
The B1 is a 48v condenser mic. The EQplus does not provide the 48 VDC necessary to operate the mic. Elan, The B1 is a +48 VDC condenser mic and the EQplus does not provide the necessary voltage to run the mic. You will need to add the voltage in-line to get it to work. Any balanced microphone (Heil, Shure, AT, etc...) will work file. A condenser mic that only needs +5 VDC, like the iCM from Heil will work well too. Always check the KB for the answers to your questions. There is a lot of good info; you just need to do a simple key work search. My search returned several Knowledge Base articles about different mics you can review. http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10258 http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10259 http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10265 http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10266 -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:34 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] some info about Mic Hi looking soon for the 5000 in the EU is any one can recommend a good mic that will be connected to my W2IHY EQ i was looking for the B1 ,what other use ?[is the gold line any good?] how about the set up on the 5000 how to set it if i am going for the B1 and the EQw2ihy . many thanks vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070621/19a7f371/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] FlexRadio Free T-shit and hat give away!!
FlexRadio just announced that they will include a free Real Radios Don't Need Knobs t-shirt and a FlexRadio ball cap with every FLEX-5000 shipped in the first production run. See the web page for details http://www.flex-radio.com/Default.aspx -Tim FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070621/a78c2919/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Free T-shirt and hat give away!!
I need to apologize to the group for the grievous and unintentional misspelling in the subject line. Spell checker should be outlawed! My bad! -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:18 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Free T-shit and hat give away!! Importance: High FlexRadio just announced that they will include a free Real Radios Don't Need Knobs t-shirt and a FlexRadio ball cap with every FLEX-5000 shipped in the first production run. See the web page for details http://www.flex-radio.com/Default.aspx -Tim FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070621/a78c2919/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one
IMHO, I think the recent announcement that t-shirts (yes, it is spelled correctly - DOH!) with the FlexRadio motto Real Radios Don't Need Knobs should be a real good indication that you will not see something like the keypad listed below as a product offering from FRS anytime soon. I would prefer that expend their precious resources on PowerSDR II -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 5:39 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one i think for the basic it will be a winner if this can be ad rit/ xit, tuning knob, and key pad you can not ask for more as an option to buy elan paim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i try to ad picture but didn't work so look on this page [look 302 pad] http://radio.tentec.com/Amateur/Accessories elan paim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i hope Flex working for somthing like this key pad knob for the 5000 or 1000 more will buy the flex since we all love knob . vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070622/d06a63ce/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070622/59e320bb/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Real Radios Don't Need Knobs Nor Glow in the Dark
Jerry said: I bought the Griffin knob, had to have it and Have used it 3 or 4 times in 3 years with the FlexRadio 1000. Me too. But it make a really nice blue night light :-) -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry Harley Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:17 PM To: FlexRadio Subject: [Flexradio] Real Radios Don't Need Knobs Nor Glow in the Dark I NEVER NEVER use my Jupiter, Kenwood, Yaesu with computer control. I bought the Griffin knob, had to have it and Have used it 3 or 4 times in 3 years with the FlexRadio 1000. I have a very very smart right hand mouse controller. Jerry ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters
The short answer is, yes. I used it in the ARRL VHF QSO party two weekends ago. There are still a few more optimizations that are being done, but it worked well. -Tim, W4TME -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 2:36 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 6 meters The receive on the SDR1000 is dead as a post with many birdies etc. Was this addressed with the 5000? Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.W9DVM.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 727-944-3226 800-395-7795 pin 02 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT # 30210 W9DVM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one
No Mark. Fortunately you were very lucid at the time :-) The FLEX-5000 uses the MIDI control protocol to manipulate hardware controls in the radio. The hooks part of the code is not exposed fully yet, so there isn't an easy way to do this now. I could see where someone could create a FlexWire device that would allow one to create a external interface to possibly control the hardware in order to make a widget with knobs, but since the FlexWire specifications are not yet published, this is only conjuncture on my part. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Amos Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 9:33 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one Some time ago I thought I saw mention that one would be able to use MIDI to interface external knobs/controllers to the radio. Was I hallucinating, or did I really read this somewhere? If so, I assume that there must be some hooks in PowerSDR for receiving MIDI, any info on how to connect MIDI to PowerSDR? Mark --- Original Message --- From: Lee Mushel[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 6/25/2007 9:17:12 AM To : [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one John, Here is a copy of a note I just sent to Jim Lux Jim, Of all the really good ideas you've expressed in the couple of months that I've been reading the reflector, the concept of creating a (easily detachable?) front Button/Knob panel for the 5000 is absolutely the best! You see, if I tell visitors to the shack that I've got one of the most advanced radios available and all they see is a switch, no one will pay any attention to my claims. BUT. And I do have a really good collections of buttons and knobs, including the Classic National Radio knob! Thanks, loads! Lee K9WRU - Original Message - From: John P Basilotto W5GI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'elan paim' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 7:59 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one We currently carry two external knobs. About 30 percent of our customers buy one of the two controllers with knobs. Eighty percent of them report that after a week or so, they no longer need the knob because a mouse is sufficient. Having said that, we are continuously evaluating different devices for those slaved to traditional methods of tuning and controlling a radio. Some habits are just hard to break. John P. Basilotto W5GI Marketing and Product Manager FlexRadio Systems 512-535-5266 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:39 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] key pad knob like this one i think for the basic it will be a winner if this can be ad rit/ xit, tuning knob, and key pad you can not ask for more as an option to buy elan paim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i try to ad picture but didn't work so look on this page [look 302 pad] http://radio.tentec.com/Amateur/Accessories elan paim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i hope Flex working for somthing like this key pad knob for the 5000 or 1000 more will buy the flex since we all love knob . vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20 070622/d06a63ce/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20 070622/59e320bb/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing
Re: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292
Does this imply replacement drivers for USB :-) or not :-( ? Only if you are using Janus and Ozy -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim McLester Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 3:26 PM To: José Dumoulin; Bill Tracey Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292 Depending on my bench configuration I sometimes use USB. Does this imply replacement drivers for USB :-) or not :-( ? Jim - W4YXU - Original Message - From: José Dumoulin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292 Hi Bill TKS. That was necessary because after downloading JanusAudio.dll, I received the nasty Libusb missing error message. All is well now 73 José F5JD Bill Tracey a écrit : For people having problems with SVN 1292 -- grab the LIBUSB drivers from HPSDR SVN @: svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_hpsdr/trunk/PowerSDR-ForJanusOzy-LatestReleasedBinaries/libusb-driver-package Throw libusb0.dll in the path and things should be ok. If you're using the Flex USB Parallel Adapter you will need to uninstall your current driver and install this one. Regards, Bill (kd5tfd) At 01:39 PM 6/25/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jose No, I also have the same problem, and I did file a bug report. I am using SDR-1000, RFE, Delta 44, 1w version, no ATU. I see the error The application failed to start because libusb0.dll cannot be found--- 73 de Joe K1RQG In a message dated 6/25/2007 2:02:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi friends Am I the only one with this problem ? I was expecting a confirmation or a denial. 73 José José Dumoulin a écrit : Hi, SDR-X v1.9.0 SVN: 1292 aborts with the following message : Impossible to load DLL (JanusAudio.dll). 73 José F5JD ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.7/868 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 12:20 PM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292
John, It is always a VERY good idea to read the log entries for the SVN version before downloading to see if there are any caveats. The log entry for SVN 1292 indicates that J/O support is not complete. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N3WT Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 8:41 PM Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292 Thank you Bill. Have Janus/Ozy working fine now as A-D card with SVN-X 1292, but unable to control the SDR-1000 connected via Ozy card. Have to control the SDR-1000 connected to the parallel port on PC. Which is ok with me. But I was able to have control via Ozy with the previous PowerSDR 1.6 version for Janus/Ozy, so I know J/O works .I know the log says 1292 not yet complete for Ozy/Janus Or am I still missing something. Should 1292 be working for control now? .I did run the initozy.bat first. John , N3WT -Original Message- From: Bill Tracey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 7:30 PM To: N3WT; Tim Ellison; Jim McLester; Jose Dumoulin Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Flexradio] SVN: 1292 Same place you got the rest of 1292: svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_windows/PowerSDR/branches/SDR-X/bin/ Rele ase/JanusAudio.dll Sort of confused why people are not getting this when they download the rest of 1292 -- some sort of TortoiseSVN weirdness?!? Regards, Bill (kd5tfd) At 06:04 PM 6/25/2007, N3WT wrote: Where can I download JanusAudio.dll? I placed Libusb package in path, then SVN 1292 will load, but get error on Start, unable to load JanusAudio.dll. I can't find where to download it. Tnx. John, N3WT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] what is a Flex-500????
Bill, The FLEX-500 is just for you! grin -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:07 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] what is a Flex-500 I just noticed that now have another model Called a Flex-500 and it's V1.9 svn 1276 At least that's what I'm seeing on the web page Right under the message Priorto your radio shipping, all new .. I hope the TEE Shirts have a better Model #. smile Or. Do the skinny guys get a shirt with FLEX-500 And fat guys like me get the whole extra zero? - Taxation WITH representation isn't so hot, either! - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 + PSK with WinWarbler
Bill wrote: As per the 'overload'. I adjusted the RX Gain (in the DIGL VAC group). Does anyone have a better way of doing that? That is the preferred way to adjust the RX and TX RF AF gain for PowerSDR when in DIGIx modes. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 6:42 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 + PSK with WinWarbler Last night I sent Tom an email containing a group of .jpg files showing my setup that allows me to send/receive PSK with PWSDR and WinWarbler. (also works for afsk RTTY) Hopefully they answered all his questions. As per the 'overload'. I adjusted the RX Gain (in the DIGL VAC group). Does anyone have a better way of doing that? On 6/27/2007 3:25:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Toms Q without html: = Can somebody help me with PSK31 setup on WinWarbler in DXLab? I have the PowerSDR set up like the op manual says on page 145. I have CAT enabled on COM 7-17 and PTT on 8-18. On the PSK tab in WW I have SSB set for Transceiver Mode.nbsp; So is DIGU the same as USB? Also, I get Soundcard overload. Thanks, == groeten Peter petervn(a)hetnet.nl mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; pa0pvn(a)hetnet.nl mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; pa0pvn(a)gmail.com ; pa0pvn(a)amsat.org . Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] namens Tom Homsley Verzonden: wo 27-6-2007 3:35 Aan: flexradio@flex-radio.biz CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Onderwerp: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 + PSK with WinWarbler An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio. biz/attachments/20070626/408819fe/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] antenna Smith Chart can this be ad to program ?
Add it to the enhancement page and detail how it should work. http://support.flex-radio.com/BugList.aspx?it=f -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:45 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] antenna Smith Chart can this be ad to program ? i know on the 505dsp Kachina i used to have they had the antenna Smith Chart . i wonder if this can be done as well ???on the 1.9 program ? vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070627/8e088788/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Spurs?
If you turn on and off Spur Reduction does it move? Is it a hump or a spike? -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Mayer Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 2:30 PM To: flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] Spurs? I have noticed on 17 meters with my SDR-1000 that on 17 meters when the radio is tuned to 18.140 a signal will wander in and out of the receiver passband. Pretty strong on the dummy load. Is this a receiver spur or other product of the receiver or could it be the computer power supply/D44 sound card? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070628/780320fa/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] I had this dream
According to the XYL, I am the Grumpy dwarf. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 4:19 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] I had this dream Of seven dwarfs off to the wharehousewith boxes and shipping labels tucked under their little arms. HI Ho, HI HO, it's pack and ship we go.. It's print the label Fill the box, HI HO, HI HO HI HO HI HO It's out the door, the Flex must go HI HO, HI HO. HI HEY, HI HEY The rigs are on their way For eager hams to play an play HI HEY, HI HEY UPS will rule the day HI HEY, HI HEY. Only bad part of the dream...I couldn't see who's calls were on Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc's ID badges. - Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do! - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Help-TX calibration problem
An over driving sound card will do this. What sound card are you using? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Mumaw Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:26 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Help-TX calibration problem I have run into a problem with the TX output level on 160M and 80M. My SDR-1000 is putting out up to 4 times more power on these two bands than all the other bands. In other words, with the Drive level and Tune level set at 20 the rig puts out approximately 20 watts on all bands except 80 and 160. On these bands it puts out 65 watts with the same setting. This is causing a lot of problems with my linear. This is happening with both 1.8.0 and 1.9.0 SVN 1210. I have run the PA Settings Calibration several times on both versions into a high quality 50 ohm dummy load with a good cable. The calibration routine returns gain settings that are close to Flexradio original test results except on 80 and 160. Any ideas on what is causing this??? Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070629/f81e6584/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio
It depends on your version of PowerSDR you are using. I am using one of the latest alpha versions from SVN and with this version all DIGIx modes keep the microphone muted. But, with the new version you can use SSB mode and the mic will be available and use VAC at the same time. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan rooney Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 1:30 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio I have EasyPal and Hampal running great using VAC 4.06 and N8VBvcom. However, when I attempt to use my microphone front panel PTT to voice communicate between pictures the SDR1000 will key but not pass mic audio? Running PowerSDR V1.80 in the DIGU or DIGL positions with VAC enabled. I am running my mic into the Delta 44 IN3 jack. I suspect that the SDR VAC mutes the mic audio line? Anybody have a workaround for this? TIA! Dan KG0AQ _ Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play win glamorous prizes. http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=REDCARPET_hotmailtextli nk3 ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Hp Computer any good with the 5000E ?
I have had good luck with ViewSonic and NEC flat panel widescreen LCD monitors. Very quiet - no RFI and they do not run too hot. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:40 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Hp Computer any good with the 5000E ? Hello i am looking to buy new computer desk top is Hp with Hp monitor are any good ? any one can recommend any? vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070630/04c7d298/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio
The newer version *enables* the use of VAC with SSB. You must make sure you do not have the option Enable for Digital Modes, Disable for all others checked on the VAC setup. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan rooney Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:24 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio I am currently trying SVN1300 and it performs the same as V1.8. What specific SVN version disables the VAC with a PTT in USB or LSB? From: Tim Ellison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dan rooney [EMAIL PROTECTED],flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:00:56 -0400 It depends on your version of PowerSDR you are using. I am using one of the latest alpha versions from SVN and with this version all DIGIx modes keep the microphone muted. But, with the new version you can use SSB mode and the mic will be available and use VAC at the same time. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan rooney Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 1:30 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Digital SSTV External Mic Audio I have EasyPal and Hampal running great using VAC 4.06 and N8VBvcom. However, when I attempt to use my microphone front panel PTT to voice communicate between pictures the SDR1000 will key but not pass mic audio? Running PowerSDR V1.80 in the DIGU or DIGL positions with VAC enabled. I am running my mic into the Delta 44 IN3 jack. I suspect that the SDR VAC mutes the mic audio line? Anybody have a workaround for this? TIA! Dan KG0AQ _ Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play win glamorous prizes. http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=REDCARPET_hotmailtextl i nk3 ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ _ Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play win glamorous prizes. http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=REDCARPET_hotmailtextli nk3 ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] USB Adapter
I have also failed to get VCOM and VAC working - when installed as directed in the Knowledge the computer crashes with an error message to do with IRQ - so again I suspect it is all due to COM port conflicts. Which program gives you the error? What operating system are you using? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Hilton-Jones Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:43 AM To: flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] USB Adapter I am running a SDR-1K. My computer has no parallel port and I use the USB adapter. Does anybody else have problems with the adapter frequently dropping-out in the electronic sense. Sometimes this happens when I'm performing other activities on the computer, or it can happen when the machine is idle. I then have to close SDR and start again, which is a pain. I suspect that part of the problem is that I am using other USB-serial adapters (for the PTT in JT65, and for a GPS receiver used to lock the computer clock) and of course USB is used to connect the printer, mouse, keyboard. I have also failed to get VCOM and VAC working - when installed as directed in the Knowledge the computer crashes with an error message to do with IRQ - so again I suspect it is all due to COM port conflicts. If there's a computer expert near to Milton Keynes - I'd be happy to hear from you!!! 73 David, G4YTL ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Good motherboards???
I have used both AMD Athlon 64 X2 and the Intel Core 2 Duo ships in the past few months. Both have their advantages and disadvantage. I found that the Athlon 64 chips seemed to have a bit of a problem with Windows and core context switching. Using a real OS (*nix) this issue was nonexistent. There were several hacks that seemed to help. I have no actual experience with the new Turions or Opterons so I can't say if this condition has been corrected or not. If I was to get an AMD processor today, I would use an ATI graphics processor since the AMD 690 ship set is optimized for that family of GPUs I currently run a Core 2 Duo E6600on a ASUS mobo with the NVIDIA chip set and NVIDIA graphics processor. It is a screamer. The Intel chip sets are probably a bit more robust, but tend to be more conservative in the performance arena. The chip race is alive and well between the Intel and AMD (which is great for the customer) as they go core crazy. IMHO, it comes down to cost (who really needs to pay the big $$ for a 48 core chip???), the amount of L2 cache on the processor and the mobo chip set when all other things are equal. Now, I really need to stress the point that the difference I note above are s miniscule that you will never notice them. They are really insignificant when it comes to running PowerSDR. Either are a good choice. BTW, do not worry about heat dissipation. Big fans are cheap. As far as EMI suppression, get a very good case with lots of steel (heavy) and no plastic see thru sides. I favor Antec in this arena. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Kallal Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:54 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Good motherboards??? I am ready to upgrade my system to a dual core processor. I have been attracted to Asus based on some comments I've seen on this reflector. I don't know whether to go with an Intel or AMD processor. I am inclined to go for the Intel because someone said the Intel's run cooler than the AMD's and use less power. In fact the Intel Core 2 Duo is supposed to use less power than my Pentium processor. I also wonder if less power consumption also translates to less EMI/RFI. Are the power consumption differences true? My source is a salesman. The Asus motherboards I am looking at are P5B and the P5N-E. These are for Intel processors. My main use is going to be the SDR-1000 and soon the FLEX-5000A. I welcome any comments pro or con. 73, Steve N6VL -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070702/9fe1b465/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Weekly update on the FLEX-5000 and PowerSDR
It is the main PowerSDR trunk. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edwin Marzan Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Weekly update on the FLEX-5000 and PowerSDR What is the path to the Beta v1.9.1? Edwin Marzan AB2VW From: Gerald Youngblood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Weekly update on the FLEX-5000 and PowerSDR Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:13:16 -0500 Dear FlexRadio customers, For the past 5 months, we have been hard at work enhancing PowerSDR to be compatible with the FLEX-5000. Today marks another milestone in that path of progress as we release PowerSDR Beta v1.9.1. This version includes all of the enhancements we have been working on in the SVN SDR-X branch. A large majority of our customers are already using the open SVN version but we want to make it now generally available through website download. Here are just a few of the major changes that benefit SDR-1000 owners as a direct result of FLEX-5000 development: - Full Duplex DSP - We now have completely separated the RX and TX audio and control paths through the DSP. This immediately impacts T/R transition times and thus dramatically improves CW performance on the SDR-1000. Huge kudos to Bob McGwier, N4HY, and Frank Brickle, AB2KT, for their continued improvements to the DSP. - Improved Calibration - Due to work on calibration routines for the FLEX-5000, we now have faster calibration and the ability to calibrate per band. - Enhanced Digital Mode Experience - Much work has been done to improve the digital mode experience including work on the VAC interface, DRM Transmit, and CAT interfacing to various third party programs (thanks to Bob Tracy, K5KDN). - Support of Janus/Ozy combination - Thanks to Bill Tracey, KD5TFD, we have initial support of the HPSDR Janus/Ozy sound card for use with the SDR-1000. As we collect these 400+ updates from the SDR-X branch, we will be returning active development to the trunk. This means that you may see errors updating your SDR-X branch. You can use the SVN-Switch command with the URL below to update your folders to pull the new files from the right place. We will tag the last revision of the old trunk before replacing the trunk with the existing SDR-X branch. Binaries Only SVN URL: svn://206.216.146.154/svn/repos_sdr_windows/PowerSDR/trunk/bin/Release As always, we would not be able to do this without the continued support of our volunteer developers, testers, and good ideas from the Flexer community. Keep up the excellent work. We are excited about the continued potential for improvement in the truly SOFTware Defined Radio arena. Food for thought: Do you know of other radios that received continued feature and performance improvements after the radio is no longer produced? FLEX-5000 production update: The first article of the corrected back panel for the FLEX-5000 was approved this week. The first article of corrected silk screening will be reviewed on 7/6. We are still on track to begin shipments on or before 7/25 as stated in last week's report. Our FLEX-5000 Beta testers are making lots of on air contacts with the new radio. Also, John (W5GI), has been announcing on air time with on this reflector so watch for times and frequencies. 73, Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-535-4713 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ _ Need a brain boost? Recharge with a stimulating game. Play now! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=club_hotmailtextlink1 ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] SDR1000 and SDR-X in CW mode
Chris, I do not believe you have gone wrong. You have experienced a result of merging two different sets of PowerSDR code and some problems like you described will occasionally crop up. That is exactly why this code is now beta - to get more users experience with the code and to find these problems. This is a reminder to all people using PowerSDR 1.9.1 Beta and any subsequent SVN releases in the PowerSDR trunk to PLEASE enter these problems into the bug tracker. This is the only 100% way to make sure your issues you are experiencing get addresses quickly. Posting your experiences on the reflector for beta software is a good way to get feedback from other users and it is encouraged, but you still need to enter your problem into the bug tracker to complete the process. Bug tracker URL: http://support.flex-radio.com/BugList.aspx?it=b As another reminder, when submitting a bug report, please be as detailed as possible and describe your setup, especially your sound card and anything different you may have done to it, such as adding isolation transformers to the I/Q audio lines. If you know how to reproduce the problem, please describe how you can do that. If you know how to make it worse or better, add that info too. And last but not lease provide a little bit of information about your computer, such as the CPU type and speed. Chris has done an exceptional job of providing that information below. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christer Byström Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:42 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] SDR1000 and SDR-X in CW mode Hi I have been running SDR1000 for two years now. The latest software I use with success is PowerSDR 1.9.0 SVN 1261. I have never been able to use PowerSDR-X. I have trouble in CW mode. It seems to me that when I hit the DASH paddle it will very often start with a DIT. I tried the latest version PowerSDR 1.9.1 SVN1315 but have the same problem. Now that there is only PowerSDR 1.9.1 version I am getting worried about the CW mode with SDR1000 I always start with a new database and have the same set up as the in SVN 1261. Intel Pentium D840 dual core 3.2 GHz Edirol FA-66 Can anyone tell me, where do I go wrong? SM3ESX /Chris -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070704/c2116b8a/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] SVN
Right click on the root folder you have SVN installed in. From the drop down menu, select TortoiseSVN. Select clean up. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Greene Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 7:47 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] SVN Hi, I downloaded the latest SVN. It looked like it was done, and I stopped i t, but evidently it was not done. It locked the SVN and it wants me to run the cleanup command. How do I do this? I saved the DB file sometime before the update, so I can go back to the saved copy. 73, Chas W1CG ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Edirol FA66 Problem
Make sure that you are not using SpeedStep with the laptop that ramps down processor speed to save power and generate less heat. Also, laptops are not equal to desktops in performance with the same CPU being used. Laptops cut corners to get the longest battery life at the expense of high performance. You may have just hit the limit using the FA-66 ASIO driver @ 192K. You may need much larger hardware (FA-66) buffers. What are your buffer settings? BTW, the D44 soundcard uses only PCI the bus, which is more efficient than the Firewire / PCI bus combination for the FA-66. If you are using a mobo Firewire host controller, some of the mobo implementations of these chip sets are taxing on the system too since they share interrupts with other system devices. A PCI-E connected device usually has the bus interrupt to itself and does not share with other devices. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joel Harrison Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 1:59 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Edirol FA66 Problem I recently purchased an Edirol FA66 and I'm having a trouble when using 192 KHz. Everything works fine on 96 KHz, but on 192 KHz the CPU usage is pegged out a 100% and the system locks up. It does the same thing on two different computers on two separate SDR-1000's Here are my specific details. Computer 1 - Compaq EVO N610 Notebook, Intel Pentium 4, 2 GHz processor with 1 Gb RAM. Normal CPU usage on 96 KHz is approximately 35% (Same average CPU usage with standard sound card, Presonus Firebox, used on this system) Computer 2 - Dell Optiplex Intel Pentium 4, 2 GHz processor with 1 Gb RAM. Normal CPU usage on 96 KHz is 30% (Same average CPU usage with the standard sound card, Delta 44, used on this system) Both system use Windows XP. When switching to 192 KHz with the Edirol, the CPU usage ramps up to 100% in about 2-3 seconds and stays locked up there. I have been through all of the optimization routines that are recommended; I have been through the Edirol setup numerous times to make sure I haven't overlooked something, but still have the problem. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. There is no mention whatsoever on the Flex-radio web site that a computer of this speed won't work with the Edirol, so I'm assuming I'm just not doing something right in the setup (yes, I am switching the Edirol and SDR-1000 to 192 KHz correctly). Suggestions? 73 Joel W5ZN ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] calibrate
Yes, change the DDS clock offset. What I do with the SDR1K is tune to WWV in DSB mode and change the DDS clock until I zero beat the 1K tone that WWV sends out. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 2:34 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] calibrate I first wanted to thank everyone for their response to my previous question. I forgot to add another item I was curious about. Can I adjust the frequency manually somewhere? I'm off about 150hz from all the reports I'm getting. Thanks Again, Ken - N8KJG ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 40m PSK
I am calling CQ on 40m PSK at 7.071.300 (7.069.800 +1500 Hz) using a FLEX-5000 I'll be here for about 30 minutes. -Tim, W4TME -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070705/c3fc91f5/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 40m PSK
I have gone QRT. Thanks for all the great QSOs tonight. From Germany to San Francisco! A great two hours of operating. I'll try to do it again tomorrow night. 73 es GN -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:32 PM To: flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 QRV on 40m PSK I am calling CQ on 40m PSK at 7.071.300 (7.069.800 +1500 Hz) using a FLEX-5000 I'll be here for about 30 minutes. -Tim, W4TME -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070705/c3fc91f5/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000a flexwire plug
Neil, your prediction will, unfortunately probably come true. Your concern was debated before the FlexWire physical connector was selected. In the end, the decision was made to use a 9-pin d-sub connector (that is used for serial connections, but not exclusively), but orient the connector upside down from a standard serial implementation and provide a warning label to prevent incorrect usage. So the back panel is CLEARLY labeled not to connect a serial cable to the FlexWire port. Hopefully this will be a sufficient deterrent. Also, blocking the holes in the d-sub connector would work, but if you wanted to build a FlexWire device, then you have to find a special d-sub male plug that has the correct pins missing. That would be an impediment for people wanting to innovate by building FlexWire devices. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 11:17 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000a flexwire plug I can already predict a lot of people will be plugging serial port cables into the db 9 female port on the 5000a. Do you need all 9 signals on the port? If not, why not put a stop in one of the holes so an OEM male db9 will not fit? I assume that we will be buying devices that include the cable and they can just snip off whatever signal you block on the plug. Otherwise, will there be any damage if we accidently connect a computer to the flex wire port? If you have engineered it so there wil be no damage, then the need for enforced vigilance decreases dramatically. 73 Neal -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070708/41021474/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New SoftWare New Manual
Bruce wrote: Is there a manual to explain all the new stuff? Not yet. The manual for release 1.10.0 (which is what 1.9.1 beta will turn in to) is currently being written and not yet available. It will be available soon after the FLEX-5000 begins shipping later this month. There were significant re-writes to support the FLEX-5000 and the 1.9.1 release is not feature complete. There will initially be the FLEX-5000 Complete Owner's Guide followed shortly there after by the SDR-1000 Complete Owner's guide. The decision to make two documents was due to the difference in the hardware and the PowerSDR features that hardware supports. For the time being, you can review the SVN release log to see what changes have transpired during the development after 1.8.0 was released. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce K3CMZ Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:08 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] New SoftWare New Manual Hi I just dug out my old SDR1000 to try out the new software! Is there a manual to explain all the new stuff? Thanks Bruce K3CMZ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] plastic covers for BNC/SO259/DB9?
Here you go. BNC female: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=110146744848ssPageNa me=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_ITrefitem=110146744244itemcount=4r efwidgetloc=active_view_itemusedrule1=CrossSell_LogicXrefwidgettype=cr oss_promot_widget http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=3839virtualkey5652 virtualkey565-3839 http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=4449CAT=M0607 SO-239: http://www.dxengineering.com/Parts.asp?ID=1159PLID=189SecID=98DeptID= 32PartNo=DXE-VC-0612 http://cgi.ebay.com/SO-239-Dust-End-Covers-Caplugs-Plastic-Caps-Plugs-Ne w_W0QQitemZ110146740360QQcmdZViewItem http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/4432.html -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken N9VV Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:35 PM Cc: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] plastic covers for BNC/SO259/DB9? Does anyone know where to buy plastic dust covers for BNC connectors, SO259 connectors, and the DB9 on the back of the FLEX-5000? I don't see those sorts of things in general electronics catalogs. Is there a specialty supply house? thanks, de ken n9vv ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter?
The manual notch filter is important. All of the programming effort for the past few months has been towards getting the FLEX-5000 working with PowerSDR and not on providing new features. Enhancements and new features will get put back on the programming to do list once support for the FLEX-5000 is complete. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:57 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter? Over the past 8 months, there has been a couple of enhancement requests to add Manual Notch filter for CW. I always thought a manual notch could be useful on PowerSDR, same as it is on other conventional steamboat rigs. But this is one of the few good enhancement requests that has not been implemented yet. IMHO :) I assume there must be programming issues that make a manual notch very difficult with high cpu overhead, or can't do . Or is it just on the long list of things to do? Could one of of you Gurus comment please? Thanks. 73 John N3WT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter?
How about a click, drag and set filter in addition to a fixed width notch filter? Place the crosshairs on one side of the offending signal and define the filter width by dragging dynamically created filter width across it, nulling it out. -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: Jim McLester [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 1:14 PM To: Tim Ellison; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter? Maybe implemented as a reverse of the present bandpass. Would really help in getting the 1khz by +40db pks31 signal down to a mild roar! Jim - W4YXU - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter? The manual notch filter is important. All of the programming effort for the past few months has been towards getting the FLEX-5000 working with PowerSDR and not on providing new features. Enhancements and new features will get put back on the programming to do list once support for the FLEX-5000 is complete. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:57 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter? Over the past 8 months, there has been a couple of enhancement requests to add Manual Notch filter for CW. I always thought a manual notch could be useful on PowerSDR, same as it is on other conventional steamboat rigs. But this is one of the few good enhancement requests that has not been implemented yet. IMHO :) I assume there must be programming issues that make a manual notch very difficult with high cpu overhead, or can't do . Or is it just on the long list of things to do? Could one of of you Gurus comment please? Thanks. 73 John N3WT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.2/893 - Release Date: 7/9/2007 5:22 PM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Can Shuttle Pro control radio when Power SDR window is in background?
Part of it is a Windoze thing. The powermate is essentially a pointing device and it is only active on the window that is in focus. I asked Griffin Tech. to modify their driver to associate the powermate with a single application no matter if it was in focus or not. I submitted a formal enhancement request - TWO YEARS AGO. I guess they are not going to consider it. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell K3NC Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:44 AM To: KE2SL Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Can Shuttle Pro control radio when Power SDR windowis in background? Its always acted that way for me, wish there was a way around it though. 73 Neal Campbell K3NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] telnet to our DX Spotting clusters at: dxc.k3nc.com, ports 12001 and 23 Devoted to Dogs: How to be your dog's best owner Great Dog Book at www.abrohamneal.com On Jul 10, 2007, at 11:32 AM, KE2SL wrote: Hi All, While testing the Shuttle Pro I noticed it will only control radio when the Power SDR window is selected. If I am doing anything else then the controls on the Shuttle will not control the radio. Any way around this or is this a Windoze limitation? Thanks, Dave WO2X -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ attachments/20070710/e33699f7/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New with sdr-1000
Ruben, Welcome to the club! Please use only the released version 1.8.0 of PowerSDR until you have your system up and running successfully. Yes, you can connect a Heil ProSet to a SDR-1000. Refer to the PowerSDR Operations Manual for the microphone pin out. You will probably need to make a connector. SVN is a source code repository where the alpha and beta version of PowerSDR are located. You need to get very comfortable with the released version of 1.8.0 before using an alpha version. These versions are prone to have bugs (because they are alpha versions) and are only recommended to intermediate and advanced user (of which you will probably be one in short order). Please feel free to use the Knowledge Base to answer your questions along with the reflector. Most of the newbie questions have been asked before and there is probably a KB article on that subject. The easiest way to use the KB is to do simple single or double word searches. http://kb.flex-radio.com -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ruben Navarro Huedo Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 5:04 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] New with sdr-1000 Hello friends: I finish to buy an offer for sdr-1000 with edirol sound card. I want test it and if i like it, in some months i will but the new flex 5000. Please...is there any advice for a newbie? What software version do i install? 1.8.0 or 1.9.1 beta ? What is svn ? and...can i connect my the mic of my heil proset headset to the edirol sound card? excuse my questions... thank's a lot. ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter?
The notch filter should be able to work anywhere in the passband of the audio ~180 KHz when running at 192 KHz sampling rate. Eric has the last word on that. -Tim -Original Message- From: Guy Atkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 6:22 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Manual notch filter? Tim, Would a notch like this be able to work outside of the filter passband, but within the panadapter window? It would be great to put a wide manual notch on an adjacent channel signal to knock down splatter. However, this might work better (or at all) with software phasing algorithms such as Gerald mentioned in his Dayton presentation. Guy Atkins KE7MAV Puyallup, WA ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] flex people test the 5000 with Amp please
It has been done running 1.5 KW without any problems. A minor RFI problem was identified and corrected in the production FLEX-5000s -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:41 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] flex pepole test the 5000 with Amp please hello is any one in Flexradio can test the 5000 with an Amp and see how it work please?any rf prob? vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070711/4d3f2709/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] what does this mean
The signal strength of the 10 MHz WWV signal was too low to perform the calibration. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 11:32 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] what does this mean SVN 1326 Freq Cal 10.000 If I click on Start it goes to the 10meg WWV and I get an Error window Peak is outside valid range Click 'OK' and the SDR-1000 returns to normal. - grep..grep..grep... (a Frog with UNIX stuck in its' throat) - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] visa and noise
The issue is probably the sound card driver. What sound card are you using? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 7:14 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] visa and noise I have loaded all required to get Vista to work, but I have this problem. There is terrible noise on the sdr1000 screen and I cannot hear any stations or very faint. When I reboot into XP the noise is not there and the radio is very senstive. The noise in the Vista setup even causes the out led to to blink. It also seems the the power is rising up and down. Anyone any ideas? I would like to use Vista (Home Premium) I have tried the Power on and the bus power on and it makes no difference. David GI0WCE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070712/1dbac0f1/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Question about powered speakers SDR1000
I just started using Bose Companion2 speakers (~$60 USD @ BJs) and I like them a lot. The are also +12 VDC speakers, so I run them off of the shack 13.8 VDC power supply to minimize ground loops. -Tim Integrated Technical Services www.itsco.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Amos Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:23 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Question about powered speakers SDR1000 Paul, I'd like to second Wally's comments. I've used these for about a year and have been exceptionally pleased with both the sound quality (head and shoulders above the stock Harmon-Cardin speakers that came with the computer) as well as RF immunity. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable price, especially considering the great sound. Mark W8XR --- Original Message --- From: Wallace Watson[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 7/12/2007 8:20:53 AM To : [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [Flexradio] Question about powered speakers SDR1000 HI Paul, The following speakers are the best I have ever run into for use with the SDR-1000. They are not susceptible to RFI like most other speakers for the computer that use an external wall-wart power supply. These use a built in 120V 50-60Hz power supply. http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=VS2220 Regards, Wally M0ZAZ / WA4ZAZ. At 09:54 PM 7/12/2007 +1000, Paul Giusti wrote: Hi All I read in the knowledge base re the use of quality powered speakers. I am currently setting up my SDR1000 and do not have quality powered speakers ;) the models in the knowledge base I have been unable to source here in VK through usual sources, so I am hoping someone can recommend other currently available models of powered speakers that they have successfully used that are not prone to RFI. My SDR box currently is using the D44 sound card so I am looking forward to hearing the difference with a real speaker system connected. Any suggestions will be greatly received. Paul - VK3FPG -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070712/c6d27e61/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] DIGL and DIGU - what processing is done in ver 1.8 (andlater if different)
See my comments below. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Homsley Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 10:36 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] DIGL and DIGU - what processing is done in ver 1.8 (andlater if different) Dave DXLab responded to me as to how to set up AFSK in WinWarbler as follows:Â Open the Config window's RTTY tab. In the Modulation and transceiver mode panel's AFSK sub-panel, select the LSB entry, set its Xcvr Mode selector to RTTY, set its Mark Offset to 0, and set its Optimal Offset to 2210. My question is do I set up PowerSDR in DIGL or DIGU? Tim It only matters depending on the mode. Foe example, PSK31, you can use either USB or LSB and still copy fine. The bigger question is what processing does PowerSDR do in these digital modes that is different from USB or LSB in ver 1.8 (and later versions if different) Tim DIGIx modes bypass all audio processing and turns off the mic so you do not QRM accidentally if you select to use VAC for digital modes (in the VAC setup). This didn't change in 1.9.1 Tom, N4WBS If it moves and it isn't supposed to - duct tape it. If it doesn't move and it is supposed to - WD-40 it. If it's hardware and you want software - FPGA it. ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] KMØT Record Breaking Rainscatter QSO s with the SDR-1000!!!
We have just learned that Mike, KM0T has just set two new microwave distance records for 5.7 and 10 GHz using his SDR-1000! This is a great accomplishment for Mike and the SDR-1000! This isn't the first time Mike has used the SDR-1000 to provide him a significant advantage in VHF+ contesting. In addition to slaying microwave distance records, he also dominates the ARRL UHF contest by taking 1st place for the past three years using a SDR-1000 (coincidence? I think not!) For more details on Mike's award winning accomplishments see the Flex-Radio web page http://www.flex-radio.com/ It is also worthwhile to visit Mike's SDR-1000 web page where he details many of his extensive modifications to his VHF+ software defined operating position. http://www.km0t.com/pages/sdr.htm Congratulations Mike! -Tim FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070714/50c2629b/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Problems with system software.
A reformat and a reload is a bit radical. Try building a new database first. If that doesn't resolve your problems, the a little less radical approach can be taken. Uninstall all instances PowerSDR using the Add or Remove Program feature in the Control Panel. Delete the PowerSDR directories. Install 1.8.0 and do the initial soundcard configuration. Then load Beta 1.9.1 and let it build a *new* database (do not import). The TX and RX threading has been greatly changed in the new 1.9.1 version so a complete reconfiguration of your hardware buffers (sound card buffer size or latency depending on the card) and the PowerSDR audio buffers is in order. Also make sure you have the latest version of your video driver, all of the .NET updates and the latest DirectX installed before starting the PowerSDR reload. If you have a lot of custom TX profiles, memories or a modified band plan, copy your current database to a safe location before starting and after you get things working, then use Ray's PowerSDR Data Import Utility to integrate just those tables into the new database. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Greene Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:05 AM To: Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] Problems with system software. Hi, When I run PowerSDR with the SDR-1000, it first sounds like a chu chu train for about two min, then calms down. CPU 25 to 40%, XP. When I change bands, I get an unhandled exception message which usually takes a reboot to fix, then it will change bands for awhile then repeat the problem. Suggestions (other than reformat and reload)? ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meters
FYI, I tried calling them all afternoon yesterday. Only 80% of the calls actually resulted in the phone ringing and when it was answered, they could not hear the caller. I used three different networks to place the calls and the problem still existed, so the issue is definitely on their end. Use the web order form rather than calling. It would be nice if there was an alternate way (e-mail) to contact them even if it was just to let them know about there telecommunication issues. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert McGwier Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meters Gerd: This is just one of their eccentricities. Steve just hates being bothered on email and Sandra does the phone. I can't remember who it was that emailed me to say the web site still says closed. REFRESH YOUR CACHE. In bold letters, and red font, right below DEMI banner, it says LIVE OAK now open for business New Telephone 386-364-5529 Steve is an SDR-1000 owner/user and while he has a private email and reads stuff here on occasion, he dropped his subscription and started looking only at the archives. Next, a warning in advance. DO NOT expect the same appearance you will have come to come to expect from Michael Kuhne. The DEMI equipment works and well, but it is not shiny, tiny boxes with perfect layout one has come to expect from DB6NT. Cheers! Bob N4HY Gerd Loch wrote: Hi Bob and Mike, thanks for your help. I will try to call them. However it is a little strange that they do not have an email address. For German (and other overseas) customers it is important to know the shipping costs as they can easily be equivalent or higher than the value of the ordered equipment. Gerd, DJ8AY -Original Message- From: Bob McGwier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 5:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Dave Nancy Ridge'; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meters Gerd: They just reopened for business in Florida. They like telephone orders or web orders. Call them, Sandra will help you. 73's Bob N4HY Gerd Loch wrote: Hi, I tried to get informations on the int. shipping costs from DownEast on their webpages but it seems impossible to get it and I also could not find an emailaddress. Can someone help? Gerd, DJ8AY -- AMSAT Director and VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR WG Chair If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up. Hunter S. Thompson ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] will the flex5K have
There is no switched DC voltage output on the F5K -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 1:58 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] will the flex5K have 13.8 volts available on the back that is enabled when the 5K is turned on. It's hard to tell from the picture, I can't really tell from the connector. What I'm asking is...when I flip the switch to turn on the 5K, will that empower 13 volts for ancillary switching? I can turn my Quadra on/off as a slave, if I can find a 13 volt tap on the 5K. pse tu - I don't exercise at all. If God meant us to touch our toes, he would have put them further up on our body. - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] will the flex5K have
All relevant documents that contain the mic connector drawing have been updated. Once the pin outs for the FlexWire connecter have been published, those documents will be amended as well. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Lux Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:31 PM To: Gerald Youngblood; 'FireBrick'; 'FlexRadio List' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] will the flex5K have At 05:16 PM 7/18/2007, Gerald Youngblood wrote: There is a switched 13.8V on the FlexWire connector. There is also switched 5V on the front panel microphone connector. Will the drawing in the knowledge base (article Q10400) be updated to reflect this? James Lux, P.E. Spacecraft Radio Frequency Subsystems Group Flight Communications Systems Section Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mail Stop 161-213 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena CA 91109 tel: (818)354-2075 fax: (818)393-6875 ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Radio / Earlier Models
Ken, There are no older versions of the production FLEX-5000A radio; there is only one. What Gerald is saying is that extra quality verification efforts will be made on the first run or initial units of transceivers off the production assembly line to ensure that the radio is performing up to the high specifications it was designed to. This will include a thorough on-the-air test in addition to the comprehensive calibrations and alignments that all FLEX-5000A transceivers get before shipping. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 12:42 AM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Flex Radio / Earlier Models Hello, After reading the latest update on the new Flex5000, a thought had entertained me! In part of the update statements, this was mentioned. We will be doing at least triple testing of the early units, including live on the air operation. Does this mean some of us will get older versions of the new Flex5000? Will all the Flex5000a be the same? Thank you. ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC Not Working
It sounds like the VAC driver did not install properly. If you open the Windows Sound Mixer, do you see VAC the two VAC channels you defined? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Maguire Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:32 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VAC Not Working I just installed VAC 4.07 (unregistered). I followed the directions in the Q10218 - HOWTO: How to Setup Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) 4.0x with Power SDR but there is a problem. In the VAC section of setup in PowerSDR , there is no virtual audio cable x in the drop down menus. What am I doing wrong? 73... Jon W1MNK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Heil GM-5 Microphone
I use to be able to find it, but Bob re-did his web page and the 4-pin XLR pinout is no where to be found any more and they removed the search ability too. These changes made the Heil web site pretty, but unusable. If I was guessing, I'd say: Pin1 - ground Pin2 - signal (+) Pin3 - signal (-) Pin4 - PTT -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward J White Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 8:18 PM To: SDR-1000 Subject: [Flexradio] Heil GM-5 Microphone Hi Gang: Anyone know what the pin out on the microphone Heil GM-5 are There are 4 pins 1,2,34. I am trying to get set up for the Flex 5000. I was told that the cable will be CC-1-y for the Flex 5000. I want to put a switcher box so I can use the microphone with another radio. Ed WA3BZT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070720/dcb48db3/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Heil GM-5 Microphone
Oh. My guess was wrong. I stand corrected. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Duffy Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 10:40 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Heil GM-5 Microphone The pin out is actually for a GM-5 is pin 1 = shield/grnd pin2 = mic + pin 3= PTT pin4 = PTT Duffy NA6MM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] USB Adapter
Chas, I am using a lap top, and as you probably know, you can't install a parallel card in a laptop. Oh contraire, my friend. There are a plethora of PCMCIA cards that support the 3.3 and 5 volt IEEE-1284 parallel port standard. Here is just one. http://www.quatech.com/catalog/parallel_pcmcia.php. Get a 5v version to make sure it will bit bang properly. The USBIO system driver is libusb0.sys There is also a DLL that goes with it; libusb0.dll which is placed in the C:\Program Files\FlexRadio Systems\USBIO Driver folder after the driver installer is run. The latest version of USBIO is on the Downloads page http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=50 I do not have one installed, so I can't say where it shows up in Device Manager (if it is even there) -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Greene Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 7:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] USB Adapter Clyde, Good advice for a person using a desk top. I am using a lap top, and as you probably know, you can't install a parallel card in a laptop. However, once operating properly, it usually is without problems. I had to restore my system and had to reinstall the drivers. Looks like I have the wrong driver installed. If someone can look in their device manager and get the name of the driver, I can start looking for it. It probably is on the Flex web site, but I haven't located it yet. 73, Chas At 11:21 AM 7/21/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For $22 I heartily recommend the purchase of a parallel port card. I messed with that USB to Parallel port connection for weeks and while it would work from time to time I have NEVER had a problem since installing the parallel port card that Flex-Radio recommended. Clyde Dudly, I tried another port and reinstalled the driver and no help. The Device manager under USB controllers, has a Cypress-USB FX(2235), which is what comes up when you plug and unplug the USB connector, and it shows ok. PowerSDR still says USB Device not found (-4). I downloaded the file from the web site, USBIO.exe and installed it, but it goes into the Flexradio program files. I don't know what it does. I had thought it was needed and that is what my problem was, but evidently not. I tried v 1.8 and 1.9.1 beta with the same results. Suggestions? At 01:33 PM 7/20/2007, you wrote: Charles, Try a different port.. Also if you have other devices plugged in, maybe a USB powered device, (HUB, Speaker, additional USB to anything controllers) , the USBs can only power 500 ma per common port, and HUBs are notorious for sucking down all the power on a USB port. Also you might want to check the status of the ports in Device Manager. Hope this helps, Dudley WA5QPZ At 09:02 AM 7/20/2007, Charles Greene wrote: Hi, I'm had to reinstall my system and I'm having problems with the USB to Parallel adapter. I downloaded USBIO.exe from Flex web site and installed it, but when starting PowerSDR v 1.8, it says USB device not found. Suggestions. 73, Chas ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.bi z Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] USB Adapter
Zack, Only the FlexRadio USB-to-Parallel cable sold on the web site will work with the SDR-1000. Standard USB to parallel cables will not. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 12:10 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] USB Adapter If you look on ebay you can find PCMCIA parallel cards for a decent price. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bssbrftog=1from=R10_ trksid=m37satitle=pcmcia+parallelsacat=-1%26catref%3DC6sargn=-1%26sas lc%3D2sadis=200fpos=ZIP%2FPostalsabfmts=1saobfmts=insifftrt=1ftrv= 1saprclo=saprchi=fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1coaction=comparecopagenum=1coent rypage=searchfgtp= There are even USB to parallel adapter cables. I have no idea as to how well they work. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40_trksid=m37satitle=us b+parallelcategory0= 73 Zack N8FNR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070722/65eead5a/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 RX Antenna Loop Configuration question
It does have a lot of usable gain on 6m, and I have several 6m single and double hop QSOs in the log using the FLEX-5000 as proof, but if you are going to do serious weak signal work on 6m you will probably need an external preamp like most 6m rigs. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray J Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 4:02 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 RX Antenna Loop Configuration question Well I would sure hope the new 5000 has some usable gain/ a decent preamp on 6 meters so a external preamp is not needed like with the 1000... W9RAY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not been on 6 with my 1000. Getting an external amp, preamp and sequencer has always looked like a pain in the butt to config. Now the 5000 comes along and eliminates these problems. Looks like my 1000 will be going on ebay to pay for a 5000. BTW, when I first got my 1000 I still owned a Kenwood TS-850 and a Yaesu FT-100D. I was skeptical that the TS-850 would have a better receiver. Boy was I wrong. Both are gone now, sold on ebay. I can't even imagine using a regular radio now. Why someone not want to own a radio with a panadapter is beyond me. Seeing activity over 96khz is amazing. Never having to buy filters is just too cool. And now this function that lets one have the preamp inline. No other rig that I know of has ever had this ability. Real radios do glow in the dark. Mine has one red LED on the front! Zack -- Original message -- From: Tim Ellison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zack, You have it absolutely correct. Cool, isn't it? I am using that configuration on a beta FLEX-5000 right now. I have my 6m antenna on ANT2 using the RX loop. My HF antenna is on ANT1. I use the Expert Antenna Selection setup in PowerSDR to assign this configuration specifically for 6m. It automatically changes to use other antenna connectors when other bands are selected. But, you are not limited to 6m. The RX loop can tap off of any of the three antenna ports. You define when it is used on a per band basis. Or you can configure the RX loop for all bands. Oh the combinations -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 12:31 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 RX Antenna Loop Configuration question Am I reading this right? It looks like the Flex-5000 does not need to use a sequencer to have a 6 metre preamp in line. So I could have my 6 metre antenna connected to one antenna port (lets say ANT 1) and my HF antenna to ANT 2. Then I could have a non rf-switched preamp (lets say a DEMI 6MLNA) looped through RX-1 RX-2 for receiving 6 metres on ANT 1. And no external switching is required for transmitting to keep the RF amp from destroying the pre-amp? http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10400 RX Antenna Loop Configuration (RX1 IN RX1 OUT) One of the interesting features of the FLEX-5000 is the Receive only loop. You can configure PowerSDR to take the RX signal from ANT1 (SO-239) and route it to the RX1 OUT BNC connector and back in to the transceiver using RX1 IN. This will allow you to easily place receive only devices in-line to the RX signal chain. Examples of such devices would be a 6m pre-amplifier for weak signal work, a preselector for attenuating strong out-of-band signal sources, or a wavetrap for specific frequency interference nulling. 73 Zack N8FNR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachm ent s/20070722/cadcc0e0/attachment.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme nts/20070722/5ba9aee9/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex
Re: [Flexradio] Which Firewire card for Flex5000
Roger, The KB article you referenced is still applicable. I have used both the ADS and the SIIG with a FLEX-5000 beta unit without any problems. These cards use the TI chipset. The manufactured of the FireWire interface in the FLEX-5000 recommends the Lucent AGERE FW323 chipset. One example of a Firewire host controller with that chipset is Syba (PCI bus) p/n: SD-LUC-4F http://www.syba.com/product/43/01/11/2/index.html The KB article will be updated with this and additional information later this week. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roger Rehr Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 10:38 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Which Firewire card for Flex5000 Hi, I am anxiously awaiting my Flex-5000 and want to be ready with Firewire card installed in my Linux / Windows XP Dual boot PC. The Flex-Radio website says 'coming soon' for Flex-supplied Firewire solutions, but I want to be ready when the Flex-5000 arrives and so ideally I would like to have either: 1. the option of buying the card from Flex and having it shipped with the Flex-5000 or 2. the Firewire card already installed in the computer when the Flex-5000 arrives. Is there any chance of option #1? If not, what is the current recommendation for a good FIrewire card? Does the February 2007 knowledgebase article http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10250 apply here? Of the listed choices, is one preferred over the others? Thanks in advance, and 73, W3SZ Roger Rehr http://www.nitehawk.com/w3sz Roger Rehr W3SZ http://www.nitehawk.com/w3sz ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Receiver became deaf?
Look for loose audio cable on the back of the SDR-1000 first. If it happened after using an SVN version, create a new database. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Hansen Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 11:53 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Receiver became deaf? Hi: I've had a SDR-1000 for a little over a year. Recently it has stopped receiving signals. I can pick up a local AM broadcast station, but that is about it. Unless the pre-amp is set to high, even this local station is in the noise (and it should be pegging the meter). I'm certain the problem is not with the antenna because when I hook it up to my IC706 it receives normally. Is there something that I should check locally before sending it in for repair? Thanks! John W2FS ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] digi program for 5000a
MixW and VAC is a wicked combination for digital modes. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elan paim Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:19 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] digi program for 5000a i make every think ready for the 5000a is any one can give some tip of what program i need to work digi mode? web site etc many thanks vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070725/b2560313/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 1.9 beta version
The current SVN is beyond the 1.9.1 beta. The 1.9.1 beta version was created when the code was moved from the SVN SDR-1X branch to the main PowerSDR trunk. All of it has been tested about the same. You can download the beta from the main web page if you like. www.flex-radio.com -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Victor Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 1:44 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 1.9 beta version Hi. Can someone tell me how to get the beta version of 1.9? I am able to get the SVN alpha versions through Tortoise, but am not sure which one is the beta. I understand that the beta has undergone more testing than the alpha versions. Thanks and 73 Steve WA2DTW Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070725/7575b1c0/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] DDS Clock
Bill, Reference this KB article, method #2 http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10240 -Tim FRS KB Administrator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 8:08 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] DDS Clock Ray I've tried your technique a number of times. I find it very hard to do. First thing is that the display looks like a rapidly squirming worm, changing shape constantly around the inner most ring. I can get it close to appearing about in the same place but it still goes ccw and cw slightly with modulation and still goes CCW overall. Where as with the Panadaptor in Spectrum, DSB 16k filter, I get the center signal peak (carrier) as close on the Red line as my eye can see (Zoom to 4x+) But it still sounds off. The clock tick still sounds fuzzy, and the mans voice sounds like it has a tad of 'ac' on it. The numbers for the DDS are -7709, PLL 1, IF 11025 (my best WWV Sig strength is 10.000 usually +20 over, -59dBm on my screen) - Original Message - From: Ray Andrews, K9DUR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 27, Issue 25 Harry, 1.) Tune in WWV at the highest frequency where you get a good signal. 2.) Select the Phase display instead of the Panadapter. 3.) Click on Setup/General/Hardware Config. 4.) In the DDS area, adjust the Clock Offset value until the display stops rotating. This will calibrate the frequency to a better degree of accuracy than the automatic frequency calibration routine will. 73, Ray, K9DUR ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] sdr 1.91 beta
Art, The RX and TX threading is very different between the two versions. Make sure that a brand new DB is used for 1.9.1 (no imports) and you may have to increase the hardware (soundcard) buffer setting and or PowerSDR audio buffer settings to get it to work properly. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Art Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 9:12 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] sdr 1.91 beta Hello every one thought I would just pass along a few bits found when using the sdr beta with my sdr1k (only had it a couple of weeks !!) Have been using the 1.9 beta software with my setup since buying the 1k. Everything seemed to work ok for me using a P4 duo core 1.86ghz Cpu with 3gb ddr2 ram Sata Hdd 160gb and outboard Edirol FA-66 controled with the onboard Motherboard 1394/Firewire plus parallel interface from the computer Mb. Began adding 3rd party software for sstv (MMSSTV) and Rtty (MMTTY) MixW (multi digi) and Hampal for Drm.. Loaded the VAC software (ver 4.07) and installed/configured fine along with Phil's Virtual com port software.. Problems show up when monitoring on another tcvr to the outgoing transmissions and a small breakup of the audio at irregular timing intervals are apparent on the received audio.. I remember a similar thing happening when using SSTV in the old ? days when computer interupts were a problem causing this sort of effect. Decided to just try the older Sdr version 1.8 and loaded and imported the datbase from 1.9. Everything now all ok with no problems to date. Just thought I would share these thoughts..sorry about being soo long winded.. Art G3XNE/KE5JIC in not very sunny Cornwall Uk. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachment s/20070727/afa83574/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] sdr 1.91 beta
OK folks. You need to try this simple configuration change before doing anything radical. I have updated the VAC install article on the KB to reflect what I am going to summarize here. http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10218 I have found through extensive testing that there is a preferred method for configuring VAC 4.07. This is not a perfect solution and the VAC audio channel in PowerSDR still needs some work to minimize the ~200 ms of delay through the channel. These optimizations will come in due time. In previous VAC set ups, it was recommended that the VAC sampling rate in PowerSDR and the sound card be exactly the same. I have found that this is not the case. I have been testing with VAC 4.07, MixW 2.18 and the FLEX-5000 extensively over the past few weeks and this configuration should be applicable to the SDR-1000 too. (I would have tested it, but my SDR1K is in RX only mode). What I have done is create two VAC channels to be cable format limited and the Sampling Rate (SR) range to be between 11025 and 96000 Hz. In PowerSDR setup on the VAC audio setup, I set the sampling rate to 48000 Hz. MixW is configured for 12000 Hz. The audio channel down converted to the appropriate sampling rate and bit depth for the soundcard. Now, when do this, you must start PowerSDR in DigiX mode with VAC enabled BEFORE starting the soundcard program because PowerSDR predefines the VAC channels when it is enabled. You can see this from the VAC Control Panel. I have not tried this with other programs, so you mileage may vary. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Maguire Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 3:07 PM To: Dudley Hurry Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] sdr 1.91 beta I'm using the Firebox without the beta firmware. I have the sampling rate in the VAC 4.07 console set to 11025-48000, and the PowerSDR VAC sampling rate set at 12000. Will I be able to run that at 48K without upgrading the firmware? Thanks for any suggestions and help. 73... Jon W1MNK Dudley Hurry wrote: Art, Another thing that might help which solved my dropouts is to bump the audio sample rate (shows up in either DIGL or DIGU modes to 48000. Also you might try Real-Time in the CPU Priority window. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ At 08:28 AM 7/27/2007, Tim Ellison wrote: Art, The RX and TX threading is very different between the two versions. Make sure that a brand new DB is used for 1.9.1 (no imports) and you may have to increase the hardware (soundcard) buffer setting and or PowerSDR audio buffer settings to get it to work properly. -Tim ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Questions about Database
1. What is the best way to reinitialize the database? In the PowerSDR application folder, delete or rename the file powersdr.mdb 2. Under what circumstances should the database be reinitialized? (for example, should it be done every time there's a new SVN update?) Always when a new version is released. For SVN versions, you should review the developer's notes for the changes you are uploading and if database changes have been indicated, a rebuild is recommended. If strange things start happening, rebuild the database 3. I assume the database contains various values that are manually entered by the user (such as the settings for NR, LPT Address, and so forth) as well as those generated by automatic calibration procedures. Is there a way to dump all the values so that there is a easily accessible record of them, or is the recommended procedure to make note of any values that one might want to restore later? You can export an Access DB to a variety of formats, such as spreadsheets, text and CSV to name a few. There is also a database migration tool for those who do not have Access for moving user defined data tables. If you are not familiar with Microsoft Access database structures, then tread lightly using Ray's Database Table Migration Utility (DTMU). Do not migrate tables that contain configuration parameters. The KB article 10381 will provide some insight. The DTMU can be found in the 10046 KB article Review the following KB articles http://kb.flex-radio.com/Article.aspx?id=10381 http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10046 -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Samuel Cartinhour Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 4:31 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Questions about Database Recently several postings have mentioned the database associated with PowerSDR and also noted that it sometimes needs to be wiped clean. I am hoping someone can answer a few questions about this for me. I looked through the Knowledge Base and also the manual and didn't have much luck--apologies to the list in advance if I overlooked the obvious. 1. What is the best way to reinitialize the database? 2. Under what circumstances should the database be reinitialized? (for example, should it be done every time there's a new SVN update?) 3. I assume the database contains various values that are manually entered by the user (such as the settings for NR, LPT Address, and so forth) as well as those generated by automatic calibration procedures. Is there a way to dump all the values so that there is a easily accessible record of them, or is the recommended procedure to make note of any values that one might want to restore later? Thanks very much for any answers, Sam W2SNX ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] parallel port
Make sure the parallel adapter puts out the full 5 volts as specified by the IEEE spec. Low voltage parallel ports (like ones found on some cheap parallel cards and laptops) will cause a problem bit banging the SDR-1000. It does not use the standard printer signals. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim McLester Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 6:33 PM To: flex radio Subject: [Flexradio] parallel port The scenario: New, hot, motherboards seem to be getting away from standard pci slots (I only have 2) and one each serial and parallel ports. USB is the likely excuse for the ports disappearing. I have stuff on the bench that MUST run on a parallel port (altera byteblaster II). The problem: I went and got a 2 parallel port board for pci express (didn't want to use up the last plain pci slot). powersdr will do everything control wise but the front end of the radio is dead - no receive signal or output RF. This on svn 1125 (1.8.0) and svn 1357. Plug it back into lpt1 (378) and it's back to normal. Probably obvious but I'm old and dumb today The question: What does the stork need on the parallel cable beyond the normal printer signals ? Jim - W4YXU ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] support the FLEXRADIO COMPANY
Don't forget the 4096-bit triple DES cryptographic protection of key need to prove you are who you are and your radio is your radio. And the annual subscription to a key management server too. wink -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Lux Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 12:19 AM To: Philip Covington; Gerald Capodieci Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] support the FLEXRADIO COMPANY At 06:53 PM 7/27/2007, Philip Covington wrote: On 7/27/07, Gerald Capodieci [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes: Let's do it on a subscription basis for upgrades. The initial download and a one year subscription could be free with purchase of the radio. Then the subscriptions would add an identifier to the software that could send out the owners license every ten minutes and would be unique to each subscriber. It also would allow updates if the subscriber was in a database and update only their coded software. Subscribers may also be eligible to discounts on future products and accessories. Oh Boy! That is just a wonderful suggestion. What a great idea! Actually, it will be called Flex-radio Genuine Authorization, and will ensure that your radio is set to match your license privileges as looked up in the FCC database(and Flex's database too). It will require a 10 Mbps internet connection because it will send your entire software image back and forth to validate it. It will check every N times you press the PTT or transmit on CW, with higher rates of checking on contest weekends (because the risk of out of band operation is higher). ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] DVK and MFJ Voice Keyer Questions
The mic connector on the front of the SDR-1000 is a pass thru to the 1/8 TRS mic connector on the back of the SDR-1000 that HAS to be plugged into the soundcard to work. There is only one physical phone input to the SDR-1000; the soundcard. You have to feed the output of the DVR to the input of the sound card. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 10:24 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] DVK and MFJ Voice Keyer Questions With a previous Yaesu, I used a MFJ voice keyer. Worked perfectly. It sort of works with the SDR1K. I plug the output directly to the connector on the front of the SDR1K. If I hit a buffer button, it keys the rig and sends the recorded buffer to the SDR1K. I can hear the buffer being sent via the little speaker in the MFJ DVK. But it seems 'flatter'. Doesn't seem to have the punch I produce using my Heil ProSet boom mic. For instance Using the Heil boom mic on the ProSetPlus I can see a definitive pattern to my voice in the panadaptor 2.1 filter display. Using the DVK output, it's similar, just not as 'sharp'. The other issue, I can hear my own voice if the Monitor is enabled using my Heil ProSet mic. But nothing from the monitor if I use the DVK, feeding mic connector on the SDR1K. ProSet mic goes to Edirol input DVK mic output goes to PWSDR mic connector. So??? am I correct in thinking that I need to feed the DVK to the Edirol? 2nd question is I think I read mention of a built in DVK in the future. Is this still in the works? I'm trying to minimize the station. Pse and tu. - If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments. - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Pictures of the FLEX-5000 being manufactured
Several pictures of the FLEX-5000 manufacturing and assembly have been posted to the web site on the About FlexRadio-Manufacturing page. http://www.flex-radio.com/About.aspx?topic=mfg#FLEX5000 -Tim FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070729/2c036d4e/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] where is JP1?
It is on the PA board. Refer to the schematics. http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=73 -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ruben Navarro Huedo Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 4:11 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] where is JP1? i finish to receive my new SDR-1000. Yes i know that flex 5000 is here, but i want test SDR Radio and 1000 is at a great price now. I want install ATU, but i don't find JP1 to cut it. Where is it? Is there any photo? Thank's -- Ruben Navarro Huedo http://www.palotes.com http://www.cabodesantapola.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Transmit problem
What version of PowerSDR are you using? Changes added today to SVN requires the PA to be recalibrated. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Amos Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:52 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Transmit problem Flexers, I'm having a transmit problem with my SDR1000. Here's the lineup: SDR1000 with all the options (ATU, PA, RFE, transverter) Edirol FA66 USB cable All audio lines isolated between computer, Edirol and the radio. Ferrite clamps on all of the audio and control cables. Radio gear, computer, tuner, etc. all connected to common shack ground. Palstar tuner Butternut vertical The problem is that on 40 Meters, when I key the transmitter, the forward power goes up over 200 watts with any setting over 10W drive setting. At that point the SWR (as shown on the Palstar and on PowerSDR) goes through the roof, and the power output from the Flex does as well. It ONLY happens on 40 meters and ONLY when connected to the antenna (i.e. there is no problem transmitting into a dummy load.) I substituted a dummy load at each location between the transmitter and the antenna and thus ruled out issues with the coax, bulkhead feedthroughs, tuner, etc. So, it appears to be an antenna problem (perhaps a short or open that only shows up at power above 10 watts...) What puzzles me is the SDR1000 cranking out such high power (as reported by PowerSDR, the tuner and an in-line wattmeter) under a high SWR condition. PowerSDR shows High SWR on the panadapter display, but doesn't cut back the power. So, here's my question: would an RF feedback / antenna problem account for this behavior? Mark ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] I can't seem to do this with PWSDR1k
Bill. What you are asking for is not hardware dependent; it is a function of PowerSDR. With the second RX installed (which is very different from MultiWatch), you should have independent control of the filter width. The interaction of the second RX with the transceiver and the UI to manipulate those controls is still in the preliminary design stages. -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 7:00 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] I can't seem to do this with PWSDR1k Will I be able to with the 5K??? Chasing FW0MO on 80 meters split this morning I enabled the MultiRX so that I could hear the station he just worked. I had the filter set to 100Hz on the FW0 Great, really cut down the qrn so I could copy the FW0 But that also means 100Hz on VFO B. I couldn't find a way to widen VFO B and still maintain 100Hz on VFO A. The panadaptor was showing numerous people calling him but they fell outside of the filter so I couldn't tell which blip was the one I wanted to xmit on. It would be nice to have separate filter widths for each vfo. Or does someone have a better way of doing this? - Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them. - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] I can't seem to do this with PWSDR1k
Gonna have to upgrade my PC again. Anybody seen any surplus Cray's on Ebay? :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Naruta Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:36 PM To: Frank Brickle Cc: FlexRadio List; Robert McGwier Subject: Re: [Flexradio] I can't seem to do this with PWSDR1k You joke Frank, but how cool would it be to don your stereo goggles and see each receive waterfall as a three dimensional surface? You could use your cyber-glove to reach into one of the receive planes and grasp an interesting signal, setting the filter widths with your hand motions. You could then touch the start of his signal to hear the whole transmission. I can hardly wait for version 2 of the software. Gonna have to upgrade my PC again.:) Mike - AA8K Frank Brickle wrote: Robert McGwier wrote: In other words, it is only software but the USEFUL user interface to controlling it separately from the main RX is a cloudy mystery to us right now. Actually, I think it's pretty clear how to do it at this point. The interface will require a 3D compositing window manager, however. The spectrum display and visual overlays need to be 3D objects that can be shuffled in the z-plane. 73 Frank AB2KT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
