You may try my settings I collected...
WSJT-X OPERATION (JT9 and JT65)
Version 1.2 of WSJT-X offers two protocols or “modes,” JT9 and JT65.
Both are designed for making reliable,
confirmed QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions. They use nearly
identical message structure and source
Here are my negatives for upgrading from F5K to F6300
- Cannot use my external frequency atomic reference. So will loose accurecy
- will have to give up my VHF UHF capabilities
John, ve3dvv
From: w...@reagan.com
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:44:35 AM
After updating the software in Win7-64 to PWRSDR-2.6.4 the TX audio is
badly distorted (did try reset database). The same update on my
Win7-32 system worked fine. When I checked the FW driver in Device
manager they are both using the 1394 OHCI Compliant Host controller
legacy driver. I
When looking at the KB 50450 block diagram for the F1K5 I cannot find
were the VAC ties in.
I would like to see if in USB (SSB) mode the VAC is effected by settings
of the DX compresser) and CPDR buttons.
For EasyPal I want the DXexpender in the chain for voice, but out of the
path for
When looking at the KB 50450 block diagram for the F1K5 I cannot find
were the VAC ties in.
I would like to see if in USB (SSB) mode the VAC is effected by settings
of the DX compresser) and CPDR buttons.
For EasyPal I want the DXexpender in the chain for voice, but out of the
path for
Been using the card successfully with DDUtils under Win7-64. I had to
do a reinstall of Win7 and having problems to get the parallel port to work.
I tried the vista drivers and the Win7 (from Rosewill) and both give
me the same results. The problem seems to be related to a missing
When using FreeDV (digital voice) I like to add a CAT command to set
the VAC latency. Anyone know? I have looked in the
CAT-command-reference book, but could not find it.
John, ve3dvv
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I send you my PDF notes. Let me know if you find it usefull.
John, ve3dvv
Message: 3
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:12:47 -0700
From: Randy Diddelk5rhd...@gmail.com
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Primer for digital modes on PSDR/Flex5000?
Message-ID:
Trying to make digital voice with FreeDV (with codec2) to work with the
Flex.
Anyone knows how to do this? (or recommend some other program?)
John, ve3dvv
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I just build a small WSPR kit. I like to verify the power out, but my
power meter does not go that low. It is supposed to output about 150mW.
If I use a T connector and hook it up to the dummy load and the
Flex-5000 will that work? Will it damage the Flex? Please some advice.
John,
We like to do a club demo without having the hardware there, just some
prerecorded stuff on a memory stick. The problem is the computer does
not give a demo option in 'Available Radio Interface. We also did the
update to PowerSDR2.4.4. but we have the same problem there.
Has this option
I use the Yaesu MH-31
John, ve3dvv
On 9/29/2012 1:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:
Message: 1
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:36:48 -0500
From: Robert Loganbob.loga...@yahoo.com
To:flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Yaesu handheld mic for my 1500
On 9/25/2012 1:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:18:52 -0700
From: Brian Lloydbrian-wb6...@lloyd.com
To: John Vandenbergjvandenbe...@shaw.ca
Cc: FlexRadio Mailingsflexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re:
Yes having this problem as well. It appears the formats have changed
and now have to fix up every entry in the memory. The error is
Yes I am getting the following error(s)
Th VFO RX frequency of 443.55MHz does not match the frequency of
448.55MHz and split is not enabled for the memory record
Yes having this problem as well. It appears the formats have changed
and now have to fix up every entry in the memory. The error is
The VFO RX frequency of 443.55MHz does not match the frequency of
448.55MHz and split is not enabled for the memory record modified or
selected. This is an
Original Message
Subject:U/V sub-audible tone problem
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:05:08 -0400
From: John Vandenberg jvandenbe...@shaw.ca
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
The newest version here seems to have the same problem with PL tones not
being filtered out
The newest version here seems to have the same problem with PL tones not
being filtered out on receive. Did I miss a setting somewhere or is
this a bug? They are annoying on receive.
Anyone from Flex comment on this?
John, ve3dvv
Message: 2
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:41:59 -0600
From: Dave
The newest version here seems to have the same problem with PL tones not
being filtered out on receive. Did I miss a setting somewhere or is
this a bug? They are annoying on receive.
John, ve3dvv
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I installed CWDecoder and it receives code fine via VAC2
How do you set it up for transmiT?
John, ve3dvv
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?
(Installed VSPE and works perfect no timeouts all day.)
Or is it more then this? Do I have to uninstall vspMGR? ??
John Vandenberg, ve3dvv
On 3/13/2012 1:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:06:07 -0400
ever tests the
commands to see if they actually work.
Bill KC9XG
On 2/13/2012 4:43 PM, John Vandenberg wrote:
This macro sets the high cutoff frequency for the transmitter. The
macro works fine on my F-5000, but not on the F-1500. Can anyone test
this for me on a F-1500. The manual says
This macro sets the high cutoff frequency for the transmitter. The macro
works fine on my F-5000, but not on the F-1500. Can anyone test this
for me on a F-1500. The manual says it should P1 = 00500 to 2.
Is this a bug related to the F1500?
John, ve3dvv
I tried this on both F5K and F1.5K and get same results
Spectrum Recording procedure
- Click 'Wave' on the menu (in PWRSDR) to open the Wave Panel
- Set TX Gain 0 dB
- Click 'Quick Rec' button to start recording (turns Yellow)
- Click the 'Quick Rec' button again and it stops recording (turns
Been trying this in the Wave File Control panel with no success.
Anyone know how to do this? Also what is the TX Gain slider for?
John, ve3dvv
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Were can I find a clear diagram of the F5K u/v back panel? The only
picture I found was on the flex website and that one does not show the
440 Ant connection.
(http://www.flex-radio.com/Data/Image/F5KbackHR_Large.jpg)
I am sure Flex will have an updated picture or F5K u/v manual. (could
not
is clicked. Not sure what the purpose is
for the button except to confuse the innocent (me). May be there is a better
explanation.. If anyone knows please let me know
John, ve3dvv
- Original Message -
From: Bob VanFossen k4...@shentel.net
To: 'John Vandenberg' jvandenb
is
for the button except to confuse the innocent (me). May be there is a better
explanation.. If anyone knows please let me know
John, ve3dvv
- Original Message -
From: Bob VanFossen k4...@shentel.net
To: 'John Vandenberg' jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
Sent
is
for the button except to confuse the innocent (me). May be there is a better
explanation.. If anyone knows please let me know
John, ve3dvv
- Original Message -
From: Bob VanFossen k4...@shentel.net
To: 'John Vandenberg' jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
Sent
Message: 7
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:10:34 -0600
From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer
Message-ID:
cachwrmnql0d1owi9ihupak+65pjn_29wghmbw+0jmasq9fq...@mail.gmail.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Any help
Anyone knows how to setup CW SKIMMER on F5K?
The CAT seems to work, but don't see any white noise or CW (yes VAC is
enabled
My setup
PowerSDR
VAC driver MME, Input Vac1, Output Vac2, Enable Vac is Checked,
Buffer size 512
Sample rate 48000
CW Skimmer
When using WSPR with VAC I find the behavior of the PRE-AMP on the F1K5
confusing. If I add +10 dB in the pre-amp the VAC Out signal going to
WSPR increases also 10dB. This does not happen on the F5K were the S/N
ratio slightly changes (when I turn the preamp or off) but not the VAC
out
Installed JT65-HF V1.0.7 according to the Flex-Wiki and it is working.
How would I setup HRD o provide the Rig Control so I can use the
Dial ORG KHZ menu? to do band changes?
Note:
- If I do a band change in PWSDR the Dial ORG KHZ shows the selected
freuency
- I am using MiniDeLux
John,
defaults
- RX2 off
- 80m tune up with ATU
tunes fine my G8RV, SWR 1.9
- 20m listen anywere
- click 80m again, ATU highlite and settings are gone ...@#$!
have to do new tune up
Could someone from Flex please comment?
John, ve3dvv
--- On *Tue, 16/8/11, John Vandenberg /jvandenb
The problem has been reported before (including me), but never resolved. I
am not sure if Flex sees it at a
problem
Senario:
1.Operating on 80M with ATU on, working good, talking to budy.
2. Do a quick check on 20m see what the band is like
3. When back on 80M hit PTT to
digital programs)
May be a collum could be added on the memory form specifying the receiver
RX1/RX2?
John, ve3dvv
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:47:33 -0400
From: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio
The select gives an error when you are using RX2 for V/U. (cannot use UHF on
RX1+ UHF on RX2)
It seems to work only for RX1. Since I use RX1 with VAC for digital stuff I
am out of luck!
Any plans on a fix so it will work for RX2 as well?
John, ve3dvv
.
On 07/03/2011 02:21 PM, John Vandenberg wrote:
Just a note:
Have been running the Flex-1500 for 2 month now with no problems on my
Linux system in Virtual box together with other stuff.
System details
- quad core AMD with 16GB Ram
- Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick
- Virtual box V4.0.10 (and older)
- WinXP
Just a note:
Have been running the Flex-1500 for 2 month now with no problems on my
Linux system in Virtual box together with other stuff.
System details
- quad core AMD with 16GB Ram
- Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick
- Virtual box V4.0.10 (and older)
- WinXP-pro (in VBox)
Win7-32
RX2/UV
To recreate:
RX2 not used
Tone 131.8
VFO-A 146.76VFO-B 146.16 (TX)
- can talk on the repeater ok.
Error:
Select Memory/Save
Unhandled Exception. Value 99 is not valid for 'Value'
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Wonder if someone from flex could confirm if this remember ATU by band is
included on the next RC(3)?
John, ve3dvv
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:55:10 -0500
From: John Walpole po...@skydawg.net
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject:
With RC1 I don't see that the ATU when checked on a band is remembered when
I switch bands. I normally had the ATU on on 80M and off on the other
bands. Now if I turn ATU on 80, then switch to any other band and come back
to 80M the setting is gone. Also when exiting PSDR and later reloading
Re: Win7-64 RoseWill RC-304 LPT card
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DDUtil/message/1476
Have a problem with driving the Parallel port with DDUtil to switch
antennas. Steve mentioned I need a special .dll file to make it work.
Wonder if anyone knows were I can find the file and how to
meter connected to V and U. It has a USB
interface so it is usable in a remote configuration. You can do the
same with a PowerMaster too.
-Tim
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From:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John Vandenberg
. You can do the same with a PowerMaster
too.
-Tim
-Original Message-
From:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John Vandenberg
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 2:02 PM
To:flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] V/U
I have my V/U option on order and am looking forward to it. However by
reading the posts it sounds to me that when it is installed there is no
PWRSDR power meter indication to show if it realy works like we have on HF.
Am I wrong on this? If this is the case could it be added to the design?
Why don't you do like I did. Cut of the connectors on the Heil Phone/Mike
and installed a new connector that fits the F5K at the front. Connections
are in the manual.
Message: 7
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 22:44:14 -0600
From: DALE HANKINS dhank...@comcast.net
To: 'jim howard' jim_h...@yahoo.com,
EasyPal works fine for me using DDUtil and DXLab suite. Using macros in
DDUtils so set the proper receive filters, frequency and mode.
John, ve3dvv
Message: 45
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:19:51 -0600
From: TOM BLACKWELL decis...@sbcglobal.net
To: Flex reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz
EasyPal works fine for me using DDUtil and DXLab suite. Using macros in
DDUtils so set the proper receive filters, frequency and mode.
John, ve3dvv
- Original Message -
From: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12
When zooming the Diversity panel it gets corrupted. Found this on Win7-32
Win7-64 on 2 computers. Anyone verify this and enter a bug report?
John, ve3dvv
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I also have this question and would like a manufacturers answer. Is it
required and if so what do they recommend?
73, John, ve3dvv
Message: 10
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:28:50 -0500
From: Tom Brown N4TAB n4...@earthlink.net
To: w...@charter.net
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re:
I do hear a tone when I tune, but there is no output. I can hear the
dots and dashes from my bencher, but again no power out. The drive
level is set at 75W and the Tune level at 10W.
Any ideas what could be wrong?
(Using F5K with RX2 and antenna tuner. Running V 2.0.8)
Since I have 4 computers and use 2 of them for PWRSDR ( each using 2 sreens). I
would like to have a KVM switch for HDMI. The HDMI switches for home theater
don't have USB switching (for mouse/keyboard)?
Anyone seen a solution?
John, ve3dvv
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Using Win7-32 with F5Ka and wanting to try ROS. I downloaded ROS
v4.8.8 (hhtp:\\rosmodem.wordpress.com)
When I click on Ros Install in (Admin) the installer comes up and then
says Ros Installed succesfully. Problem is I cannot find it.
When I installed it it created \Program
Here is my FD experience:
Had prepared a muti-fan dipole antenna (paralled dipoles with single
feedline) for 40-20-15-10-6m and tested it at home suscesfully with the
F5Ka.
Problems on Field Day:
Since we were A4 (4 HF stations) we had other stations nearby. I
experienced a lot of
This morning I found the computer screens black again (always leave
computers on). After turning the computer off/on I ran BlueScreenView
which gives me the following:
Technical Information:
*** STOP: 0x010d (0x0008, 0x7a13d930, 0x0003, 0x85f52ea0)
*** Wdf01000.sys - Address
Harry I would be interested to try Teamviewer if it be setup in addition to
Skype for friends.
My problem with using Skype is that I already use Skype for talking to friends.
I have had no luck with it simultaneously doing Remote Flex as well.
John ve3dvv
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Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:54:05 -0400
From: Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com
To: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Win7 intermittent bad DPCs
Message-ID:
325413301003160054t335d2c2u73a4cfe8fa488
Under WinXP I used Rattv3 from Microsoft to trace the offenders. Is
there a similar program for Win7 ?
May be our Neil guru may know?
John, ve3dvv
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Have been trying to backup the system here with Acronis 2009 home
version. The Flex system here runs Win7-32 and double boots with
WinXP-pro. After restoring it will not boot anymore. Anyone having
tried this successfully?
John, ve3dvv
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I am confused what profiler does. Also what are the items that are
stored in them. I see there is the TX-profiles you can create. Will they
save things like rx/tx filters, modes etc? Also how do they fit in with
what SDRDataTransfer does?
John, ve3dvv
Not sure how to petition the programmer for this. Bob Tracy
Background
To switch from one mode setup to another when settings are involved,
BandWith, Frequency etc becomes tiresome after a while. To help in this
I use Macros in DDUtil. Some are straight forward such as MMSSTV and
My Mobo M4A78Pro does not have a Parallel port. I tried an old LAVA
port, but could not get it to work.
What would anyone recommand a PCI card thet will work in WindoxXP
Win7-64 (or USB/LPT adapter)
John VE3DVV
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I am building a simple remote antenne switch and want to control it with
DDUTIL. The hardware consists of a modified Ameritron RCS8-V (5
position antenne relay and control box). In the control box I added
optoisolators and drivers for the relays. The interface uses an LPT port
on the
For my 2 cents worth...
It has happened to me also, but with the F5Ka. I did just a PWSDSDR stop and
start to recover from the scratchyness.
Also using Win7 32 bit latest official software and driver.
Note: It only happened once and I have the radio on all the time (24hrs) and
the driver got
Using MMSSTV here, but had to externally wire Flex to Mobo line-in
MMSSTV does not support VAC
John ve3dvv
Message: 1
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:08:34 -0600 (Central Standard Time)
From: Leon Bishop n...@cableone.net
Subject: [Flexradio] MMSSTV
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Message-ID:
Using Flex5000A ( no second receive)
How do I setup Multi Receive with VAC ?
I want to run EasyPal on 14.233 and MMSSTV on 14.230
When I setup Multi Receive I get one channel on the Left and the other
on the Right in my headset.
I have MMSSTV physically hooked up with an audio cable to the
Leon
It works for me also with Windows7 (32 bit) and VAC4.09 and also on
WinXP-pro (32-bit).
John
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:12:23 -0700
From: David Beumer W0DHB d...@w0dhb.net
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Easu pal
To: Leon n...@cableone.net
Cc:
Finally my new
StarTech PCI1394MP PCI FireWire Adapter Card - 4 Port$33.99
and installed it in the Asus M2A74-AM motherboard. (see earlier thread)
It did not make a difference. I am still getting long DPC and hangups on PWRSDR.
Then I read a note that the TI chipset driver needed patch
Since I like to buy locally in Canada I was thinking of getting one of
the following cards for my Mobo Asus M2A74-AM. The board has no PCI-E
slot. They don't list what chipset they use, but it may be TI.
Tiger Direct Canada
1. StarTech PCI1394_4 4-Port FireWire PCI Card with Digital Video
find the IRQ for the Sata hard drive. Anyone found it?
What should I try next?
John, ve3dvv
Message: 12
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:57:14 -0400
From: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 53, Issue 9
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Message-ID
From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Explorer DPC's and Sata IRQ problem.
To: John Vandenberg jvandenb...@mountaincable.net,
flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Message-ID:
d5aa272b5a4710459bae81fcae3f52ab01e348c59...@fivehole.itsco.com
Content
Using a new install of WinXP (32bit) and having PSDR (v1.18.2) hang
problems due to long DPC's.
It does this when loading programs or browsing with File Exporer
The motherboard is an Asus M2A74-AM (same as Neil's system). The
Firewire card has it's own IRQ.
Cannot find the IRQ for the Sata
I installed the program (V1.06 beta SVN3317) but it gives me an error
config file not found. Apparently it is looking for config.xml.
Were do I get it or create it?
Note: Earlier it also was looking for 'profiles.xml' which I downloaded
and put in the FlexProfiler directory. Was this the
Mel said:
The data for the decoded audio is in the Main Service Channel (MSC) which is
the far right led on the opening GUI.
I Cannot find it in my Dream (V1.6.1cvs). Also Sound card selection other then
FlexRadio audio does not seem to work at all.
John ve3dvv
CI began broadcasting at
Tnx Brian. I have downloaded and installed the program. I noticed I have
to start Dream before starting PSDR or it will abort (F5K). Under
settings I selected FlexRadio Audio for both Input and Output. Not sure
if that is correct or do I have to setup a VAC? Went to 9.405Mhz to
listen, but
What do I need for running DRM on the F5K? The DRM shows we need
external software! You mentioned DREAM software. What version and how
to install it? Are there regular test times and frequencies? Any DRM
going on on the Ham bands?
John VE3DVV
Message: 23
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:01:22
I have tried to in the last 3days to install the newest Data transfer util,
Version 2.0.10 -- Released July 23, 2009
but every time I get the same error (see below)in WinXP32Bit:
Unable to install because a newer version of this product is aleady
installed.
Tried the following:
- Could not
I am puzzled by the high number of Page faults I see when I monitor
PowerSDR in WinXP-Pro SP3 (32 bit). There seem to be around 2600 of
them a second continues. The total count advances by that same amount.
The radio Flex5000
PowerSDR v1.18.0
Driver 3.4.0.5254 (48Khz, 512 buffer, Safe Mode
Tnx Jim...
I am still confused. Do you recommand setting EasyPal under Setup/Soundcard to
the same VAC settings as Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780 ?
When I just install EasyPal and don't configure it I can monitor both
DM780/SSTV and EasyPal. As soon as I try setting EasyPal to RX=Vac1 and TX=Vac2
I installed EasyPal, but I am not clear if I need to add more virtual
cables. At moment I am using Virtual Cable 1 and 2 for HRD.
Any help will be appreciated.
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The sync problem in HRD / DM780 has been resolved. I have purchased and
installed the commercial version of the VAC and now the sync problems
are gone.
Tnx Bret and Ted.
John Vandenberg wrote:
Running SSTV with DM780 using VAC (demo). The problem I have is that
on about half the received
Running SSTV with DM780 using VAC (demo). The problem I have is that on
about half the received pictures the slant is bad or the picture is
partly shifted (horizontally anywere in the vert interval). The other
pictures are perfect.
Also how to do the SSTV calibration (don't find it in the
After downloading and burning the image (went normal) I did a hardware
reset (removed power for 3 min) and rebooted the computer. Then I
verified the driver settings 97Khz / 1024 buffer. When I started the
new PowerSDR 16.0.1 it did the recallibrate and continued loading the
program, but
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