[Flexradio] Dual VGA card

2011-04-25 Thread Harryhahn
Does anyone have a suggestion for a dual VGA video card for their Flex PC? I just built a new Windows 7 64 bit Porfessional machine and think I will go with two Monitors!! Harry W9BR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http:/

[Flexradio] Remote timeout

2011-03-13 Thread Harryhahn
Good question Gary. VOX also helps you with a "stuck key" in the operation. It would be nice if the SDR had a "stuck key timeout option" that would disconnect after x minutes in a stuck key situation. I did have this happen one time when I was tuning the outboard AT-Auto autotuner to go to a

[Flexradio] Remote operation and New software release

2011-03-11 Thread Harryhahn
Guys, the new software loaded and works fine. The ALC works now, finally and the output power is under control for the very first time on my 5000. The only issue I found in the new SDR RC2 software was that VOX on VAC does not work. Did I miss a new check box?? It seems that VOX was workin

[Flexradio] Using Teamviewer Freeware for remote operation

2010-05-05 Thread harryhahn
I have not seen this on the net here before, so I will throw it out there. Teamviewer, which I have been using for some time as a remote dektop, was upgraded with some new features. I had not tried them until a couple months ago, but the one that is real exciting is the fact that they now have

[Flexradio] Congrats to Simon HB9DRV

2010-03-27 Thread Harryhahn
My congratulations also to Simon HB9DRV. Ham Radio Deluxe is a work of art He deserves the award for this software!! Harry W9BR In a message dated 3/26/2010 11:00:49 A.M. Central Daylight Time, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz writes: For those of you who have not heard, Simon HB9DR

[Flexradio] SGC-500

2010-03-13 Thread Harryhahn
Howard: I am curious why you need to switch your SGC for bands when it is an automatic function of the SGC-500. I own two of them and they work fine without external band switching. I do use external switching to reset the SGC if it senses a bad SWR, etc condition, plus I do remote switch AC

Re: [Flexradio] Antenna relay check boxes

2010-01-02 Thread Harryhahn
Harry (W9BR) and others, Thanks for your responses. Since you are running the latest release and I have had this issue spanning multiple releases, this appears to be a software issue. Before I open a bug report, I think we need to be able to reproduce the problem otherwise I do not think the

Re: [Flexradio] Antenna relay check boxes

2010-01-02 Thread Harryhahn
I too have had problems with the Relay check boxes going away on the last two release. I am at V1.18.3, Firmware 1.3.08 and Firewire 3.4.2.6300 and have this problem. It just happens every once in a while and is not tied to any database reset, etc. Harry W9BR ___

[Flexradio] 40 m NEt

2009-07-25 Thread Harryhahn
8 PM CST works better for me plus I think ban d is in better shape at that time for continental contacts. Harry W9BR **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditre

[Flexradio] Remote power on the Flex 5000

2009-07-19 Thread harryhahn
Does anyone know which connections to connect to on the Flex 5K switch to remote it's operation?? There are three leads... I am guessing a common, LED and switch. Which leads are what?? I am going toinstall a reed relay inside the flex across the switch and remote it to the WN-2 control box so I

[Flexradio] Good News on Remoting the 5K

2009-06-22 Thread Harryhahn
For VE7XS and others.as a remote control Flex 5K user, here is some good news. I have new beta software I am testing now installed in my Wavenode WN-2 that allows NEW momentary control of a relay that WILL be installed in my Flex 5K to turn on and off the Flex. This has been an issu

[Flexradio] RF Amplifer

2009-05-25 Thread harryhahn
I have a couple amps. My favorite for contesting is the AL-1500yep, it blows a lot of smoke!!! My favorite all around amplifier is the SGC-500. I have it connected to a 17 volt power supply and it puts out 700 clean Watts all day long. Run a couple fans on the heat sink!! The SGC-500 allows

[Flexradio] Ddutil

2009-04-11 Thread harryhahn
Is anyone having any issues with Ddutil causing the amount of CPU processing time to be extremely high. When I leave it running for a while, I notice my CPU processing runnng up to as mush as 80-90%. When i check which program is using the most processing, it is the Ddutil (latest version). Ddut

[Flexradio] Flex Net

2009-03-22 Thread harryhahn
It was great to hear Dudley and Tim on the Flex Net today. Both of the? Flex 3000 radios sounded superb. I should have said they "looked great". Good luck to Flex on the 3000. Looks like a real winner!! Harry W9BR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List Fl

[Flexradio] Remote using the Flex 5K plus necessary software

2009-03-11 Thread harryhahn
Lot's of guys e-mailed me and I replied about remote operation individually. Here it is for the others that repleid on the net. I run the Flex 5000 into an SGC 500. Running a 17 volt power supply for the SGC, I get 800 clean watts out on most bands, about 600 on 20 meters. I use a static IP a

[Flexradio] 5000 remote

2009-03-10 Thread Harryhahn
I run my 5000 almost every night via Internet remote. Great results. Use SSB most of the time. I run a solid state power amp and can control the whole shack (beam etc.) Contact me directly W9BR _harryh...@aol.com_ (mailto:harryh...@aol.com) If anyone has been successful in running a flex 5

Re: [Flexradio] Vox on VAC

2009-01-13 Thread Harryhahn
I remote my 5000 all the time. I love the VAC application, however I miss the ability to use VOX remotely. Does anyone know how to use VOX with VAC, or is this something that needs to be added as a software improvement. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 ea

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 44, Issue 15

2008-12-15 Thread harryhahn
If you use a current limiting resistor to both sides of the balanced mike line as, Bill AD5OL suggests, this will work. However, and very important, make certain that there is a DC blocking capacitor in series with the audio input so you do not send DC back into that circuit. I do not know wha

[Flexradio] Note on switching supplies

2008-11-24 Thread Harryhahn
I saw one switching supply that went to a higher voltage and zapped a radio when RF got into it!! Harry W9BR **One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x120

[Flexradio] SDR-1000 for sale

2008-11-01 Thread Harryhahn
For sale...SDR-1000, 17 months old. Includes Edirol FA-66, USB adapter, all interconnecting cables. Everything you need (besides a PC with proper ports, mike and speakers). Make a reasonable offer. Harry Hahn W9BR - [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **Plan your next ge

[Flexradio] VOX with VAC

2008-10-20 Thread Harryhahn
Does anyone know how to make VOX work when using VAC??? Thanks Harry W9BR **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002) ___

Re: [Flexradio] DPCs

2008-10-11 Thread Harryhahn
OK you computer gurus!! I need some help. I bought a HP computer last year with a AM2 M2n68-la mother board and loaded with Vista. I trashed the Vista about 4 months ago and am using XP pro (that improved things significantly). The real issue now is that although the CPU does not get loaded

[Flexradio] Problem with 5K and Henry Classic

2008-10-04 Thread Harryhahn
Larry: You may have got RF back into the 5K because of a poor ground. There is a radioworks isolator that isolates the transceiver from what it is driving. I had a Henry and had no problems.but my guess is the RF current generated by the Henry traveled through a RF ground path into the ra

Re: [Flexradio] XP-SP3

2008-08-27 Thread Harryhahn
I have four machines that I run SP3 on with no problems. This includes the Asus motherboard machine that runs my Flex 5000 and SDR-1000. No problems whatsoever!! Harry W9BR **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.t

[Flexradio] Apology

2008-08-13 Thread Harryhahn
My apologies to the list. My last e-mail (from my phone) was to be directly to Dudley. Harry W9BR **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) _

[Flexradio] SDR-5K pronlems

2008-08-12 Thread harryhahn
To Dudley: What do you want me to do with my 5K. Sent an e-mail the other day. It is acting up on just 20m and 30m. Says Hi SWR. Other bands work OK. Latest SVn and firmware. Harry W9BR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http:/

Re: [Flexradio] AM Broadcast interference

2008-07-09 Thread Harryhahn
I recommend to try a relatively inexpensive fix. This works for only resonant (in band), single band antennas. I used this method for contest stations that I built back in the 80's where we had multi op stations operating side by side. We had burned out front ends on receivers from adjacent

[Flexradio] Flex 5000 audio quality

2008-07-08 Thread harryhahn
I disagree that the 5000 audio is bad. I run both radios and they are fed with a common microphone through a mixer. They both sound about the same when I slightly tweak the eq. I run a PR-40, large diapghragm condensor, small element condensor and a whole bunch of other mikes. I can make them so

[Flexradio] Audio

2008-06-08 Thread Harryhahn
To: Jon Valdina W2QYO You will LOVE the audio in the Flex 5K. The discussions were on intelligibility and SSB articulation in general and had nothing to do with the FLEX, except to say that the 5K has incredible audio whether you feed it by the mike jack or by the line in!! You can make th

Re: [Flexradio] Muddy Sound ...etc.

2008-06-05 Thread Harryhahn
Having ran Astatic in the 1980's, and being one of the first people in the country to be licensed for the first audio equalization processes for room reinforcement systems, let me add my comments to the articulation and microphone discussion. The original D-104 was chosen by so many hams,

[Flexradio] 5K drivers

2008-05-31 Thread harryhahn
I learned a lesson that cost me five hours of time today that all of you might want to learn from. My driver update program updated my 1394 firewire port. When it did, the 5K did not work. I tried reloading drivers and they would NOT LOAD. Tim Ellison helped me by asking if my 1394 port was rec

[Flexradio] Flex-5000 driver issue

2008-05-31 Thread harryhahn
I am in a dither. My 5000 was working fine and then it lost the driver. I tried reinstalling the driver and it will not install. Worse yet, when i look in windows system 32 files, tehre are no drivers there. I have made numerous attempts to make sure everything is uninstalled on the computer a

[Flexradio] SDR 5k at 192 khz

2008-05-30 Thread Harryhahn
When I try to connect at 192 khz sampling rate on my 5k, I get a fast motor boating audio in both transmit and receive. This happens on both of my PCs, but does not occur with my SDR 1K Harry W9BR **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence

Re: [Flexradio] Sticky relay

2008-05-23 Thread Harryhahn
The "sticky relay on the 5K still happens to me with new firmware, about every 100 transmissions or so (no pattern). It does happen more often when I am using VOX. I do not know if it happens more often on VOX because of the constant send/receive transitions that take place, or the fact tha

[Flexradio] SFR-1000 for sale

2008-05-21 Thread Harryhahn
As I have my SDR-5K my SDR-1000 is now for sale. One year old...still has warranty left. SDR-1k, USB, all cables a and FA-66 all for $1050 plus shipping W9BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.

Re: [Flexradio] QRZ

2008-04-11 Thread Harryhahn
20 meters was interesting yesterday. Could not hear anything stateside...all DX! Worked a tone of DX stations in minutes using the clicker on my mouse and after seeing the signals on the panadapter. You have to love your Flex!!! Harry W9BR P.S. Now that I have my 5000 all running smoo

Re: [Flexradio] Good microphone

2008-03-16 Thread Harryhahn
Reference Message: 6 Mark: Go to NU9N website _www.nu9n.com_ (http://www.nu9n.com) John is a master at microphones for SSB and AM applications. He can tell you exaclty what to use. I use a large condensor microphone into my audio chain. I have a PR-40 on order and am trying it alongsid e

[Flexradio] Remote Operation

2008-02-22 Thread Harryhahn
I operate my own Internet remote, but I have an older ham who is now living in an antenna restricted apartment asking if there is an Internet accessible remote club station. He is computer savvy. I would appreciate any info someone would pass on to me. Thanks Harry W9BR **I

Re: [Flexradio] VPN

2008-01-29 Thread Harryhahn
Phil: I use Linksys QuickVPN software that was downloaded from their site. My DSL is dynamic, so I record the current IP address prior to leaving the house each time. I also subscribe to GoToMyPc, so just in case my IP address changed while on the road, I use GoToMyPC to see what my current a

[Flexradio] Using a Flex remotely

2008-01-26 Thread Harryhahn
With respect to remote operation of a Flex. I have great luck using a VPN connection to my network and remote desktop on my XP machine. With respect to audio, IP Sound is MUCH better than Skype. You get great audio and no one knows I am remote. I sound like I am sitting in front of my rig! I

[Flexradio] Backup

2007-12-19 Thread Harryhahn
Gerald: When using Office (and I have used it since it's inception), change your default file locations of the .ost and .pst files into your My Documents folder. That way, if you do a fast a dirty backup (like I do every weekend) of your My Docs folder, you at least have a full backup of your

[Flexradio] Opposite side band

2007-12-14 Thread Harryhahn
In my SDR-1000, I see (and hear) information that I believe should no be there. Rather than the signal dieing at the center frequency, you see significant energy for about 500 kc in the opposite sideband. I have checked and double checked cables, etc. Anyone have any ideas? This is a 6mo old

Re: [Flexradio] RegSoft

2007-12-14 Thread Harryhahn
I tried to buy VAC and they did not ever send me proper information. They did take my credit card payment, but would never respond to e-mails over three weeks. I had my ccard company reverse the transaction. Harry W9BR **See AOL's top rated recipes (h

Re: [Flexradio] Power Amp recommendation

2007-11-18 Thread Harryhahn
I too will get a 5000. Never had a drift issue with the AL-1500. Rock solid!! Takes little power to drive. Harry W9BR ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-

Re: [Flexradio] Power Amp recommendation

2007-11-18 Thread Harryhahn
I use two LARGE sealed "wet" marine batteries in my shack. They now run about $150 each, but are great. One is for the radios, the other for the SGC. I have two 30 amp switching supplies that keep the batteries up. Keep the amount of cable from the battery to the SGC short and your peak volt

[Flexradio] Power Amp recommendation

2007-11-18 Thread Harryhahn
I use a SGC 500 with my SDR-1000 as my "low power" power amp and an Ameritron AL-1500 for my legal limit amp. The SGC is perfect for my internet accessed remote operation as the SGC is bullet proof with all of it's SWR protection, over temp protection and has automatic band change. I do us

[Flexradio] Using your Flex via VPN or remote Internet connection

2007-10-26 Thread Harryhahn
How many of you have used your Flex via a remote connection? I have used my TS-2000 successfully via Go to My PC and Skype. I like the remote powering of the TS-2000 through the Ham Radio Deluxe. This works well. I am adding a transistorized power amp to this combo. What I would like to do

[Flexradio] 1.10

2007-08-21 Thread Harryhahn
In a message dated 8/21/2007 12:07:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just loaded 1.10 today and started with new database. CPU usage in half. Works great. Love the new 10 band equalizer. Every works smoooth in this version so far, including calibrations!!! Harry W9

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 27, Issue 25

2007-07-26 Thread Harryhahn
My Flex is consistantly 50hz off when I calibrate it against WWV. Is there a manual calibration somehwere?? Harry @9BR ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour -- next part -- An HTML att