Re: [Flexradio] My settings - Skimmer does not seem to decode as well as before latest PSDR upgrade

2011-08-27 Thread George Steube
Hi Tim, What the is blind mode? George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]On Behalf Of Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 6:36 PM To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc: Flex Radio; t...@flexradio.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Flexradio] flex-5000 +Acom Amp info

2011-07-21 Thread George Steube
Also make sure the relay box is checked on the antenna form or you will go crazy. Best of luck. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]On Behalf Of Boyan Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 2:27 PM To: paim;

Re: [Flexradio] Using CW Skimmer

2011-07-21 Thread George Steube
I run mine with MME, all the other settings are as Bill outlined below. For some reason I couldn't get WDM to work, but it works FB with MME. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Flexradio] [Bulk] FLEX5K Drops Amplifier

2011-03-02 Thread George Steube
Hi Steve, I am running a Flex 5KA with version .19RC1 software and an Acom 2k. When I first got the Flex 3 years ago there was a problem with a spike on key up that would trip the Acom. Within about six months of owning the Flex and the Acom there were a number of updates to PSDR and the problem

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] 2.0.19 CW Keying

2011-02-19 Thread George Steube
Hi Tim, I hate to disagree but I did NOT import a data base and the CW mode B was checked. I spotted this when I went through all the settings. It might be a hardware specific condition but it also happened to me. Many thanks for your great support and calm confident attitude, I would have

Re: [Flexradio] SSB Audio Issues

2010-12-22 Thread George Steube
Rick, I have not used a Yaesu mic, but in my experience if you are getting echo there is too much mic drive in the line. You didn't say if you were using any type of preamp or processing and that is were the problem comes in. Another issue I have not experienced but has been on the reflector a

Re: [Flexradio] [Bulk] Re: More computer questions--mouse, trackball, etc ??

2010-08-19 Thread George Steube
I have used a trackball since the 1970's (Navy CIC equipment) and now use them with a Flex 5000A. I have at least ten other programs opened (DXLab, DDUtil, LP100...) at the same time while using a USB to 8 serial port hub and the other serial ports and USB ports built into the machine and

Re: [Flexradio] PSDR 2.0.x and Flex 1500: Why IF 9000 or 5000 kHzand not 0 kHz?

2010-07-10 Thread George Steube
Gerald, Is the only advantage of doing this centering the carrier in the panadapter? Thanks. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on Behalf Of Gerald Youngblood Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:01 AM To: DL1FUX Cc:

Re: [Flexradio] ALC

2010-04-22 Thread George Steube
When I switched to an EV-RE27 using a Behringer MIC 2200 I had a similar problem. It sounded like I was running reverb. I set the Behringer the same as I had with a Behringer B-1 mic, about 3 or 4 LEDs coming on with the MIC 2200 level control and the Flex gain around 25. After messing around

Re: [Flexradio] flexwire audio in

2009-12-20 Thread George Steube
Anthony, As a user of outboard audio equipment and a F5K I ran into a problem last week that may shed some light on what you are seeing. I was using a preamp and condenser studio mic; the preamp has a row of LEDs to show the audio level output. This was setup with about three of twelve LEDs

Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting

2009-12-11 Thread George Steube
Dan, The transfer was easy, the software is free, there is a ton of QSLing options that work. Just down load and try it. George W2GS -Original Message- From: K0DAN [mailto:k0...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:46 PM To: dan edwards; George Steube Cc: flex list Subject

Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting

2009-12-10 Thread George Steube
I did, but Logic8 kept locking up, I repeatedly tried to get the developer to fix the problem with no luck. I changed to DXLab suite and have not looked back. You will not get better support on any product than Dave provides with DXLab. George W2GS -Original Message- From:

Re: [Flexradio] Pretty Betty: truth, fiction and the way it is

2009-11-28 Thread George Steube
Tim, Well said. Ok now you have my interest!! When is the expected release of PowerSDR 2.0. By the way thanks to you and the rest of the Flex Team for their great work. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on

Re: [Flexradio] Input

2009-07-13 Thread George Steube
Jim, I use a Berhinger MIC 2200 preamp with my Flex. I set the 2200 to its proper level based on the output leds. I have a W2IHY line isolator and level control next (I also built a one from a circuit I found on the internet) in line to control the signal level to the Flex. Use the level

Re: [Flexradio] Tokyo Hy-Power

2009-07-03 Thread George Steube
Mark and Jerry, DDutil will work with THP if you use the PW1 Icom tab and a CI-V connection. Set the port to 5c. You will need a level converter from your serial port. I tried Yaesu and Kenwood connections and could not get them to work. I have a link to an easy/cheap level converter (

Re: [Flexradio] Best USB to 4 Port RS232 Adapter -RecommendationsPlease!

2009-07-03 Thread George Steube
I have used the edgeport 4 port and 8port and both have worked very well. You will need some ferrite beads to isolate the unit from RF if you use high power. I wish I was associated with edgeport and if anyone wants to donate stock, money, IRCs etc I will gladly take them. George W2GS

Re: [Flexradio] More on RFI issues

2009-06-20 Thread George Steube
Harold, I run 1.5kw with a flex and about six usb/serial connections and straight serial connections. The bottom line is there is no free lunch. It will take some effort to track down the RF problems, but in my opinion it is worth the effort. Grounds aren't going to do it. You need to add

Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A

2009-06-01 Thread George Steube
Art, I can't answer your question, but you can control the power on each band using DDUtil. Go into settings and check the bands you want to set the power then go into Amps and set the power by band. Use the PTT button to change power settings. This is how I am running pretty betty and

Re: [Flexradio] Tokyo HyPower

2009-05-24 Thread George Steube
How do recommend implementing a THP amp with DDUtil and the F5K? Which type of connection Kenwood, Icom Yaesu? The documentation seems to be silent on the THP. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on Behalf Of

Re: [Flexradio] Mouse no longer drags pan adapter Flex 3000

2009-05-01 Thread George Steube
After MS in the last on line updated slipped in this you got register this computer notice every time I start up, I restored the computer to the beginning of April and have turned off automatic updates on all my machines. Some folks are worried about MS dropping support of XP, not me that's when

Re: [Flexradio] Palstar AT-AUTO

2009-04-30 Thread George Steube
Art, You are welcome to call me and we can talk through the settings. I have my 5ka back from repair so you can compare a live system that works to yours. Contact me off the group with a time that will work for you. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Anyone using Logic 8 with a Flex 5000A?

2009-04-11 Thread George Steube
Tim, I use Logic 8 with my Flex. I use DDutil and com0com to interface with it. This isn't necessary but I use DDutil to control my Acom 2KA and a Palstar Auto Tuner. I use Logic 8 to control the rotator in this setup even though DDutil could handle that requirement. George W2GS -Original

Re: [Flexradio] Ddutil

2009-04-11 Thread George Steube
Harry, Check the polling interval that the other programs are using this could be giving you a false indication that the problem is with DDUtil. George W2gs -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on Behalf Of harryh...@aol.com

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5K Palstar AT-AUTO

2009-04-03 Thread George Steube
Art, I using this combo with DDUtil. Attach the Palstar to com1 or an real serial port. You don't need to set anything in DDUtil. If you try to use a USB to serial converter for extra serial ports the Palstar won't work. I use com0com for the link between the Flex and DDutil. Let me know off

Re: [Flexradio] Balanced vs. unbalanced microphone inputs

2009-01-28 Thread George Steube
Chris, Use the XLR mic plug to the balanced line in on the back of the Flex. George -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on Behalf Of Chris seeber Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:54 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject:

Re: [Flexradio] Strange spectrum in transmit

2008-12-07 Thread George Steube
Martin, If you have the VAC enabled try turning it off. I was seeing something to this when I tried transmitting on air recordings. George W2GS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Martin vd D Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:26 AM To:

Re: [Flexradio] Problem Powersdr and Logic logsoftware!

2008-12-05 Thread George Steube
Marin, Since I don't know what your setup is I will give you a suggested setup. First install DDUtil (see Flex KB). Install ComoCom (see Flex KB). Setup 3 pairs of virtual com ports for DDUTIL-Flexradio, DDUtil-Logic, and DDUtil-MixW. I am assuming you are using VAC to talk with MixW, if not

Re: [Flexradio] is there a trick to get the 2nd rx working

2008-09-04 Thread George Steube
Check the ribbon connector to the receiver, mine unplugged itself after about two weeks of perfect operation. George W2GS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:54 AM To:

[Flexradio] Flex 5000A and PSK31/MixW

2008-08-18 Thread George Steube
I have been successfully using my Flex 5000A with MixW for a number of digital applications. I am using the new firmware and PowerSDR with RX2. My question is how to set the volume going to MixW. The slider control that is opened by MixW doesn't have any effect on the VAC channel or the sound

Re: [Flexradio] RX2 problem

2008-07-13 Thread George Steube
Thanks to everyone who responded. It only took a couple of more tries to get everything to pass. Every thing is working great again. George W2GS -Original Message- From: Neal Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:32 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: George Steube

[Flexradio] Poor CW

2008-07-13 Thread George Steube
I installed the RX2 board this weekend have tried to operate CW using PowerSDR/Test Branch V1.13.0 SVN 2344, Firmware 1.2.0.3, SR 192 KHz, BS 2048 with very poor results. I have tried other combination of SR and BS also. Using Semi-Breakin with the delay set from 100 to well over 1500ms the

[Flexradio] RX2 problem

2008-07-12 Thread George Steube
I installed my RX2 board this afternoon and ran into a calibration problem. When I did the level calibration I got the following error message: Peak is less than 30db from noise floor. Please use larger signal for frequency calibration. I got this for each band and the message box showed all

Re: [Flexradio] RX2 problem

2008-07-12 Thread George Steube
Message- From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:16 PM To: George Steube; Flex Group Subject: RE: [Flexradio] RX2 problem What antenna configuration are you using? You should have a dummy load connected to ANT-1 and the ANT Selection form set for SIMPLE mode

Re: [Flexradio] RX2 problem

2008-07-12 Thread George Steube
except 160,80, and 15. The image passed on all bands. What sampling rate and baud rate are supposed to be used for calibration? George -Original Message- From: Neal Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:16 PM To: George Steube Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re

Re: [Flexradio] Tune Power on Flex5000

2008-03-08 Thread George Steube
Art See my post on power spikes. I am seeing the same power spike. This causes my amp to trip off on gird current protection. I have not had the problem with the tune function. You might want to check the tune power setting under setup/transmit. George W2GS -Original Message- From:

Re: [Flexradio] CW operation problem

2008-02-18 Thread George Steube
Hi Dudley, Thanks for the link. I have tried all the setups in this link and cleaned the contacts on the paddles several times (the paddles work fine with my other rig). The problem is still there. What's frustrating is it works for a little while then hangs up. My CPU usage is around 12% and

Re: [Flexradio] CW Question

2008-02-17 Thread George Steube
Don, Same problem here. This has been mentioned on the reflector a couple of times and it may be a contact bounce problem that needs to be addressed. Send in a bug report. If conditions are good on the flex net this afternoon I will bring up the problem. George W2GS -Original Message-