Re: [Flexradio] birdies on my sdr-1000

2009-01-14 Thread Carl , WCØV
Birdies are pretty well controlled EXCEPT for 14.295. I like to get in on the OMIK net on Sunday mornings and it's always a battle. I also have the FA-66, and the OCXO instead of the stock oscillator. Doesn't help 14.295. Early experimental tries replaced a DC to DC converter on one of the boar

[Flexradio] birdies on my sdr-1000

2009-01-14 Thread yash
I fired up my sdr-1000 today and had several contacts on 20 meters. I moved up the band and at 14.295 to apx 14.305 had 20 over spikes, all over, about 20 kc apart. Below these frequencies or above no problem. Each spike presented a 20+ high pitch signal. The problem was the same with t

Re: [Flexradio] What will the new architecture mean to the average user?

2009-01-14 Thread Brian Lloyd
> Will more PC resources be required to run it? My current PC has > Hyperthreading and 3GB of RAM BTW. I am just hoping and praying that I won't have to run Windows anymore. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-

Re: [Flexradio] Temperature limits

2009-01-14 Thread Brian Lloyd
> The Core 2 Duo (as used in the 5000) has a bit wider range (max Tj is 100C, > and it has onboard overtemp protection).. But just because the CPU can handle > a higher temp doesn't mean that all the other parts on the board or computer > can. e.g. the disk drives, typically spec'd for 5-50C, me

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 45, Issue 13

2009-01-14 Thread Mark Amos
You should be able fix this with a simple adjustment to your antenna. If you currently have a cloud-warmer low band antenna, just invert it - making it into a makeshift "ground warmer". A couple of KW of power should do it. Mark W8XR PS. Same problem here in northern 8 land (Ohio.) ---

Re: [Flexradio] What will the new architecture mean to the average user?

2009-01-14 Thread FireBrick
Zack I have this nagging fear the new architecture will beneo-Goth. SORRY GUYS. A Goth-tattooed computer geek-devil made me say that! On 1/14/2009 11:48:16 AM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: I would be curious as to what the new architecture will mean to the average Flex user. Â Will

[Flexradio] Temperature limits

2009-01-14 Thread Lux, James P
Since I had to look it up for other reasons, here's a description of a typical server class motherboard temperature limits: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sr1425bk1-e/sb/cs-016674.htm "The system-level operating temperature limits of the Intel Server Platform SR1425BK1-E config

[Flexradio] What will the new architecture mean to the average user?

2009-01-14 Thread vtnn43e
I would be curious as to what the new architecture will mean to the average Flex user.   Will more PC resources be required to run it? My current PC has Hyperthreading and 3GB of RAM BTW.   What is the delivery timeline?   Thanks Zack N8FNR

Re: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000

2009-01-14 Thread Lux, James P
> -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison > Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:30 AM > To: Robert Harvey; flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000 > > The max o

Re: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000

2009-01-14 Thread Lux, James P
> -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Robert Harvey > Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:10 AM > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000 > > The 5000 manual states ma

Re: [Flexradio] can pwsdr or the Flex5K

2009-01-14 Thread FireBrick
I sure hope the new architecture arrives soon, I've already exceeded the snow blower gas budget for 2009! On 1/14/2009 10:56:39 AM, Lux, James P (james.p@jpl.nasa.gov) wrote: I'm sure that's in the 'new architecture'... Any day now..(grin) -Original Message- From: "FireBrick" To:

[Flexradio] can pwsdr or the Flex5K

2009-01-14 Thread FireBrick
remove or prevent all the snow that accumulating on my sidewalks every 3 hours? it can most everything else and this constant snow removal is putting a serious dent into my back and DXing! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread Tim Ellison
" Can the PowerSDR S/dBm meter be recalibrated to compensate for the additional RX gain (I have a calibrated signal source)?" Yes, with the current (and future) version of PowerSDR -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000

2009-01-14 Thread Tim Ellison
The max operating temp for the FLEX-5000 noted in the manual is out of date (122F is too low). The current version of PowerSDR has a color coded temp scale that is correct. See the following KC article http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50371.aspx The P/A operating temp range and sto

Re: [Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread W7CE
Tim, Thanks for the info. Can the PowerSDR S/dBm meter be recalibrated to compensate for the additional RX gain (I have a calibrated signal source)? I know how to do it with the Softrock board that I've played with, but when I select the 5000 all of the calibration options disappear. Thanks,

[Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread Dave & Nancy Ridge
Clay, I have used both the ARR and the DownEast preamps on 6 meters. You need one or the other to work weak signal 6 meters on the SDR5000! I can see no preformance difference in either. i.e. one is good as the other. Your noise floor will be to high on 6 meters to take advantage of the .5db t

Re: [Flexradio] [dttsp-linux] Windows install out of order on dual boot machine (Intel ATOM upgrade to XP64)

2009-01-14 Thread Paul Beckmann
While I did have problems when I followed Bob's instructions (for whatever reason), I was successful in recovering GRUB using the procedure outlined on: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows?highlight=(\bCategoryLive\b) The "LiveCD" disk that I used was the same

Re: [Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000

2009-01-14 Thread John
We do not have an answer to this question at this time. Ten beta units must be evaluated before we can accurately answer the question. We don't expect to have the results from the beta testing until late February; specifications will be posted on our reflector afterwards. 73 John P. Basilotto W5GI

[Flexradio] Temp Specs for the Flex 3000

2009-01-14 Thread Robert Harvey
The 5000 manual states max operating temperature is 122 degrees F. Will the 3000 meet the same spec? What is the storage temp for the radios? I would like to use the 3000 as a mobile radio. Bob W4BQD Palm Bay, FL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing L

Re: [Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread Kevin Hobbs
FYI I just finished building a DEM 6m LAN unit for my 5000A and I found that it made way more than the advertised gain when I tuned it on my 8970A Noise Figure Test Set ... I installed all the gain reducing resistors and it was still 22dBgain as I recall (28 without any). 73 de KH -Original

Re: [Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread Tim Ellison
Clay, I looked at both of those preamps too. I eventually decided on a Down East Microwave 6MLNA in conjunction with a narrow bandpass filter (ICE 412). One reason was it had a lower gain value than the ARR unit. But you don't have to worry too much about the output gain since you can mitigate

[Flexradio] 6M Preamp

2009-01-14 Thread W7CE
I just ordered my Flex 5000A and now need to decide which 6M preamp to use, but I'm now sure how much gain is needed. My 6M interests include weak signal (EME, tropo and M/S) and contests where I have a few really loud local signals to contend with. I've looked at the ARR P50VDG which has 24

Re: [Flexradio] [dttsp-linux] Windows install out of order on dual boot machine (Intel ATOM upgrade to XP64)

2009-01-14 Thread Bob McGwier
No, very carefully and slowly follow the instructions I gave you. The drive is still there UNLESS you elected to wipe the drive clean in the Winblows install. In ubuntu lived, up and running bring open a terminal menu Applications->Accessories->Terminal When the window is open, in it type

Re: [Flexradio] [dttsp-linux] Windows install out of order on dual boot machine (Intel ATOM upgrade to XP64)

2009-01-14 Thread Paul Beckmann
Hi, Bob. When I booted from the Ubuntu CD and selected "just try it out without changing your computer", sdr was not installed. Should I have to reinstall Unbuntu 64 again? --Paul, wa0rse On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 8:06 AM, Bob McGwier wrote: > I had Windows XP on my Atom and I upgraded to Window

Re: [Flexradio] F5KC RFIO TX EMI-coupling into HTRX Board

2009-01-14 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Andy, I was just informed that one of our guys recently found a solution to the fan noise. It is a speed controller that can be installed on the existing fan. We will get one and send it to you. Regards, Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President FlexRadio Systems 13091 Pond Springs Rd. #250 A

Re: [Flexradio] F5KC RFIO TX EMI-coupling into HTRX Board

2009-01-14 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Hi Andy, I have spoken with Klaus and he will work with you to get a resolution to the EMI issue on the RFIO cable. Klaus is responsible for our European customers. I will coordinate with him to provide any support he needs from the factory. We understand the BC issue in Europe and are planning

[Flexradio] Windows install out of order on dual boot machine (Intel ATOM upgrade to XP64)

2009-01-14 Thread Bob McGwier
I had Windows XP on my Atom and I upgraded to Windows XP64. I had Ubuntu in a second partition. I had installed Ubuntu 64 after Windows XP but before Windows XP64 on the ATOM330 computer. How does one do this? Once done, it is utterly trivial. When you install a version of Winblows and it over