Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 5:34 AM, Dan Jean dml...@gmail.com wrote: When upgrading to the new 2.0.16 beta Can I import the database from 2.0.8 to restore my settings? I have tried transferring all of the database, part of the database, and manual re-entry of configuration after upgrading.

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
I wouldn't for initial testing. There have been several changes to the database schema and new default settings added. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dan Jean Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Re: [Flexradio] 1500 Contesting

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
My suggestion would be to upgrade to PowerSDR v2.0.16. See the announcement for it on the FlexRadio home page for details. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Peter - VE3HG Sent: Tuesday, November 09,

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
I mistyped. I meant to say... I would for initial testing. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:11 AM To: Dan Jean; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject:

[Flexradio] Another vote of confidence...

2010-11-09 Thread Al Zaba
I just upgraded to the latest V2 load of PowerSDR and it was a no brainer; a worked liked a charm event. I run a Flex 3K under Windows 7, 64 bit. Bravo to Flex! 73 de W1APZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Dan Jean
When upgrading to the new 2.0.16 beta Can I import the database from 2.0.8 to restore my settings? Although I assume this is one of the reasons that the database exists, I wasn't able to find any explicit instructions with regard to the database during upgrades (either in the release notes,

[Flexradio] 1500 Contesting

2010-11-09 Thread Peter - VE3HG
The journey continues with the Flex 1500 and Windows 7. Read about it on my blog at www.ve3hg.wordpress.com Progress is being made...slowly :) Thoughts - comments - suggestions all welcomed. 73, Peter - VE3HG VE3HG Blog Follow VE3HG On Twitter ___

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
It is probably the transfer of the STATE table (XML section) that is probably causing the problems due to schema changes. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010

[Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread N1IX
I am a new user of the Flex-1500. I thought the new beta release would fix all of my CW issues. Well I am really disappointed. With the new release the SDR doesn't work at all!!! No static no nothing. My audio menu is missing the pull down menu to select the audio drivers. I try to go back to

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
Dave, Please see my comments below -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of N1IX Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 11:46 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta I am a

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Tim Ellison
It has not been as well tested on the SDR-1000, but please try it and submit bug reports if there are things that do not work. -Tim From: keega...@juno.com [mailto:keega...@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 12:01 PM To: Tim Ellison Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Dan Jean
Thanks for the info re K9DUR's data transfer utility. It worked perfectly--I was able to transfer the settings I was concerned about. 73, Dan I have tried transferring all of the database, part of the database, and manual re-entry of configuration after upgrading. There is something

Re: [Flexradio] Found this for your Flex Station

2010-11-09 Thread Lee A Crocker
You know I've been having a LOT of trouble detecting my ceiling being in motion http://www.futurlec.com/Specials.shtml ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Simon Lewis
I have EXACTLY that issue on 3 PC's here all the same and I am sure others - I see it reported in the bug list I cannot roll back either - now I have expensive paperweight and yes I AM annoyed as you are! Simon ZL4PLM From: n...@n1ix.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Tue, 9 Nov

[Flexradio] Question

2010-11-09 Thread George Works
I really like the new 2.0.16 but I have a question. Will PowerSDR eventually support multiple Flex-1500s running simultaneously on the same PC? How soon might that happen? George, PJ5/KJ6VW ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Simon Lewis gm4...@hotmail.com wrote: I have EXACTLY that issue on 3 PC's here all the same and I am sure others - I see it reported in the bug list I cannot roll back either - now I have expensive paperweight and yes I AM annoyed as you are! Simon ZL4PLM

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Simon Lewis
Brian yes I know this well this time ... nope it doesnt work and Windows XP Id like to think developers can work in a more modern world than that ! Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:07:54 -0800 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta From: brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To:

Re: [Flexradio] Question

2010-11-09 Thread Greg Jurrens
George: The ability to run multiple FLEX-1500s under PowerSDR is very desirable and on our task list but the work flow and schedule have not been committed. Please stay tuned. 73, Greg On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM, George Works wor...@hughes.net wrote: I really like the new 2.0.16

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Simon Lewis gm4...@hotmail.com wrote: Brian yes I know this well this time ... nope it doesnt work OK, we know it works for the majority of the users but we accept that it doesn't work for you. What is different in your environment? Do you have a

[Flexradio] 1500 and CW

2010-11-09 Thread Peter - VE3HG
Power SDR v2.0.16 ROCKS! Now have CW from my key on my 1500 :) What wonders are there to come? Fabulous guys. Thank you. Best regards, Peter - VE3HG VE3HG Blog Follow VE3HG On Twitter ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Simon Lewis
As flex have already contacted me with a info on a work around and they have also been able to reproduce it Id say that its probably something not machine specific but probably windows 7 specific. As it also does the same on 3 different win 7 64 bit machines Id say it was a safe bet. So if

[Flexradio] (no subject)

2010-11-09 Thread scottw...@verizon.net
Best regards, Scott W3TX 814-881-9258 On Nov 9, 2010, at 2:34 PM, Simon Lewis gm4...@hotmail.com wrote: As flex have already contacted me with a info on a work around and they have also been able to reproduce it Id say that its probably something not machine specific but probably

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Mike WA8BXN
I installed 2.0.16 in a windows 7 32 bit system with no problems. Seeing recent posts, I decided to try it on a 64 bit windows 7 system. Initially when I started PowerSDR and hit start nothing much happened. I exited the program and started it again. This time things looked good on the screen but

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading to the new beta

2010-11-09 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Simon, We do testing using in-house systems that we load with Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 and 64 and Windows7 32 and 64. We send each iteration release to our closed beta team of over 30 testers, who have multiple FlexRadio models and multiple PCs/operating systems. Our FlexRadio team members

[Flexradio] The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Burt
Is Flex all I would like, no. We were told 2.x would be ready in January 2010, it was not. We have been told it will be ready when it's ready, not words that sound customer friendly. There have been problems with CW keying. HOWEVER no company is even close to their customer service. I would bet

Re: [Flexradio] Found this for your Flex Station

2010-11-09 Thread EB4APL
Lee, This item is related to the Alcohol tester that they sell in the same page !!! Ignacio El 09/11/2010 18:52, Lee A Crocker wrote: You know I've been having a LOT of trouble detecting my ceiling being in motion http://www.futurlec.com/Specials.shtml

Re: [Flexradio] The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Simon Lewis
Burt with respect I am sure I/Y/K would never get away with releasing a radio in beta sold on with a promise of a full release soon .. only for 9 months later still to be promising a working release. And its not just CW that was broken ... I read the sales blurb again on Waters and

[Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Simon Lewis
Tim - I dont believe I just read what you sent - how customer focused is that - some criticism and your sending customers that kind of comment. In fact Im so pissed I decided to let others see - You know what Tim that is EXACTLY the kind of attitude that will destroy your company Im done

Re: [Flexradio] The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread LA8AW
I second Simon comments It's not often I complain about something I buy, but here is my story: I bought mine in July - was disappointed the day after I picked it up from the local dealer. Upgraded the SW to 2.07 and 2.08 but same issues. Good RX, but as a Transceiver - useless. I'm a CW only

[Flexradio] The Flex Experience

2010-11-09 Thread Don
H. If Simon purchased his 1500 directly from Flex Radio, and since it does not operate up to published specifications - Then why can't Simon return it to Flex Radio for a full refund? Why should he have to sell it? Personally I have the F3K, and it's doing OK, but I would like to see

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Jerry Harley
On 11/9/2010 5:05 PM, Simon Lewis wrote: Tim - I dont believe I just read what you sent - how customer focused is that - some criticism and your sending customers that kind of comment. In fact Im so pissed I decided to let others see - You know what Tim that is EXACTLY the kind of attitude

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread LA8AW
Jerry, Nice attitude.. Do you own a Flex 1500...? _ 73 de LA8AW - Odd-Egil _ O page: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Neal Campbell
Whoooa there boys! I am 100% positive that Gerald and crew are as upset as Simon is about the situation with the 1500 and I can see they are doing their very best to rectify it THE RIGHT WAY and that is make it work. I don't think immediate global refunds would accomplish anything besides the

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Samuel Strongin
How about a money back guarantee, satisfaction guarantee, working in a reasonable time guarantee, A non working money back guarantee, so much for standing behind a product!!! Sam kf4yox -Original Message- From: Jerry Harley Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:10 PM To:

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Fred Spinner
I've been told I should sell mine (at a loss) several times in person and on the internet as well from people connected to the company. There are many Flex-1500's collecting dust, I've been told that by several people off line. I hope they get it working eventually, but after being sold that

Re: [Flexradio] 1500 and CW

2010-11-09 Thread Charlie Morrison
Agree 110% At last proper CW from the 1500 :-) Keep up the good work guys Charlie GI4FUE -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Peter - VE3HG Sent: 09 November 2010 18:42 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject:

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Fred, I apologize for you difficulties. I also regret that you feel bashed. I can assure you it was no paid employee of FlexRadio. We do have customers who believe in what we are trying to do an thus get carried away at times. Let me address some of your comments directly: 1. The

Re: [Flexradio] The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Burt
I get your point. The cost of the 1500 is a bit over $600, that is really not much that you call, significant amount of money. However I do get you point about releasing a radio in Beta. Burt  --- On Tue, 11/9/10, Simon Lewis gm4...@hotmail.com wrote: with respect I am sure I/Y/K would

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread Steve Potter
Well I for one feel blessed, so far. Straightforward install on my Windows 7 64 bit machine with 3000. All went well and works a treat. I don't do CW although I had a tutorial book for xmas last, one day I will I promise, I even have a key. A 1500 is on my xmas list as well, I want one for vhf

[Flexradio] The Flex Experience

2010-11-09 Thread Don
Gerald Thank you for your response. For me this puts an extremely bit + in the customer service box. I can't afford a 5000A right now but when I can I will purchase one. But as I said before, my F3K is working well and I will be around for Ver. 2.1. Don

[Flexradio] 5000a v2.0 firewire qustion

2010-11-09 Thread paim
when the new v.2.0 will be available do i need to delete the firewire driver ?? is the new version will have the driver in it ?? just wonder ,and what this cross on the version on flex page mean gone ?the 5000 i have still on v1.18.6 any one ? elan E.P        

[Flexradio] my 2 cents

2010-11-09 Thread ken
I use the Flex 5000A for AM and SSB and it works great! I use version 2.0.8 on Windows 7 pro 64 bit. Happy camper here. 73, Ken W2DTC ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

2010-11-09 Thread William H. Fite
Once again, I think we have a number of disgruntled folks out there who simply do not understand what beta software is. This despite the warning splash screen that you get on first install, the clear notifications on the web site, and the ten thousand times it has been talked about on the

[Flexradio] FlexRadio-An Important Perspective

2010-11-09 Thread Steve Floyd
Greetings All, As a professional RF and radio systems design engineer for 31 years, and currently chief engineer in charge of one of the largest and most complex RF systems in the world, I would like to provide an important perspective given the recent chatter here on the reflector. I have