I like the looks and movement of the analog meters...
The 7800 has an option of either analog or edge meter...Most use the analog
type meter.
Different strokes for different folks!!!
Thanks for the option Antonio!!.NU6X Mark Sedona, AZ
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From:
I just built a machine use the i7 920 on a EVGA mother board, 6GB RAM, pair
of 500GB drives in Raid 1, Vista Home Premium. It cost me about $1000-$1100
to build using a very good quality case, PS, memory etc.
Much more than you need for the Flex but all the speed is nice.
Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
Jerry,
I have done a lot of testing over the last several weeks with the
HL-2.5 and DDUtil. Connecting the 2.5 in Kenwood mode works only if
connected directly to PSDR but not through DDUtil. Please note you must
switch pins 2 and 3. The HL-2.5 is polling every 40 msecs and hoses up
DDUtil. It
:03 AM
To: Mark Mumaw; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] VOX + VAC
It should. Give it a try and let us know how it works.
-Tim
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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Mumaw
Sent
...@itsco.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 9:47 AM
To: Mark Mumaw; flexradio@flex-radio.biz; 'Eric Wachsmann'
Subject: RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] VOX + VAC
What is the driver type in the VAC setup? If it is WDM-KS, change it
to DirectSound
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: Mark Mumaw [mailto:n
Eric,
I have a Logitech wireless headset that I would like to use with the
Flex. I set the VAC Input and Output directly to the Logitech Wireless
Headset device and NOT through the VAC software. It worked well except
the lack of VOX. Will the VOX now work???
Thanks... Mark NU6X
-Original
The short answer is YES!
73's NU6X Mark Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Harold Rosee
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:25 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Is it worth the
Another benefit of DDUtil is that the drive power level can be set for
each band. Since the Flex does not have ALC this will help insure the
amp is NOT overdriven causing damage to the amp. From my conversations
with Array Solutions and a tech from TOYKO Hy-Power, this feature is
very important.
Dave,
I am expecting delivery on a HL-2.5fx next week. I can't see why it
shouldn't work with the Flex since it can be made to look like a
Kenwood. Email me later this week and I'll let you know if I have any
problems.
73's Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From:
I have a pair of the NCS-3240 along with a little of my own hardware to
select 1 of 8 transceivers at a push of a single button. Since I am not
a CW operator, I used the key line to handle the antenna switching via
relays. It has left and right speaker, so I used the left speaker line
for a linear
I STRONGLY support a FIXED panadapter option. I added it to the features
list a year or two ago and spoke to both Eric and Gerald at Dayton the
last two years. Both the 7800 and the 9000D have both a Center mode and
a Fixed mode for their band scope. The 5000 bandscope is far superior
except for
are
as they should.
I am hoping to hear from a few others before calling Dudley.
Thanks and 73's Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison [mailto:telli...@itsco.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:47 PM
To: Mark Mumaw; 'FlexRadio reflector'
Subject: RE: [SPAM] RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Help
I just recently sent in my 5000A in for some minor warranty work. Flex's
service was excellent!!
I still has one problem that maybe is just the nature of the beast. My
noise floor is 8 to 10dbm higher on RX2 is sharing the same antenna by
setting it's antenna to RX1 Tap.
It would be very
Jim,
I have recently purchased this Headset and I am having two problems.
First, I can not get VOX to work. Speech will not trigger the TX no
manner what sensitivity level is set. The strange thing is that if I
initially key the TX using PTT then the bar graph under the VOX slider
will
is on signals in the -114 to -124 dBm range.
Any ideas???
73's Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison [mailto:telli...@itsco.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:49 PM
To: Mark Mumaw; FlexRadio reflector
Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Help - RX2 Noise floor test
You need to run
-radio.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 2:50 PM
To: Mark Mumaw
Cc: 'Jim Menefee'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Logitech Wireless headset.- not blue tooth!
Mark,
The VAC only allows mic audio to get through when you Key PTT either by
external PTT or with the MOX button. You
Jim,
How is the range and at freq. does the headset use??? I have a lot of
900 mhz and 2.4ghz stuff floating around. (ie Phone, router, wireless
headphones, etc).
73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
I agree strongly that an option to display mark freq on RTTY is needed
for all serious RTTY operators. I have been asking for this for several
years. The Offset in CAT setup is helpful but still creates some
confusion. I used to just set the RIT and XIT to 2125 and that worked
great for awhile but
This sounds exactly like the birdies I get from my router (Linksys).For
example it produces a multi tone carrier at approximately 14.212. I
have solved the problem by reducing everything to 10Mps. To do this,
every device on the router must be a 10mps or otherwise the router will
automaticly
I recently built an Atom 330 Machine for the 5000A and ran into a
problem that I originally thought was a problem with the MOBO. If MixW
was in TX the power out would jump up 100+ watts output no matter what
the drive setting. The same for TUNE. This was even happening in LSB
(VAC disabled). The
I had a similar problem with several routers. I solved the problem by
bumping everything down to 10Mbps. That includes all computers and
printer servers connected to the router. The slower speed was not
noticeable on the things I do with my computers.
On my XP system - Control panelNetwork
Yes, we sure have our share of crystal crunchers here in
Sedona.There's something for everyone.
73's Mark NU6X Sedona,AZ
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ross Stenberg
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009
Bob,
I just placed my order with Newegg, this looks like a fun little
project. I assume with only one slot, which is needed for the firewire
card, that dual monitors is not possible???
Where can I find glxgears??? Is it freeware???
73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
I would also like to about any experiences with this amplifier. I have
been thinking about purchasing one.
Mark NU6X Sedona,AZ
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mack
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 12:04 PM
I agree fully!!! I have requested this about 18 months ago. Originally I
could get around this by setting both RIT and XIT to -2125 but a later
SVN started clearing RIT when click tuning. Later I believe K5KDN added
the CAT control option (RTTY Offset) so that at least contest/logging
software
Thank you Flex Radio for spending the time and money to develop the new
HRFIO board. I also appreciate the $40 discount. After your production
cost I doubt the $129 will help very little to recover your R D cost.
I will gladly pay the $129 for the upgrade and hope that you will
continue to make
This is happening here but only when RX2 is enabled...I haven't spent
any time yet to track the problem down.Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Redmon
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:26 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
I installed RX2 yesterday but cannot get a successful Level Calibration
on all bands. One or more bands always fail but not always the same
bands. I have tried recreating .mdb file. I have tried with a dummy load
and no antenna. I am using PowerSDR 1.12.0 with 1.2.0.0 firmware.
The receiver
Does the SteppIR controller have commands (via the Serial Port) for
these functions? If so maybe Steve can add these function to
DDUtil's rotor tap. I thought that generally the SteppIR was only in a
passive listening mode.
73's nu6x Mark Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
I have a large noise source from my neighbor's electric fences. It would
sure be nice to use the Second RX with a separate dedicated antenna
close to my noise source and then subtract this from the main receiver
with software.
Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
I had a problem with the VOX on my 5000A causing the xmitter to cycle
on and off even with the microphone turned off. It was difficult to find
a sensitivity level which would stop the cycling but provide reliable
VOX action. I discovered that the problem was only when I was using the
ACOM 2000A.
Fantastic! I will test it out this weekend.
73's Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Tracy
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 7:49 AM
To: FlexRadio Reflector
Subject: [Flexradio] RTTY offsets added
All,
Code has been added to
How are you feeding the audio to both programs? Are you using VAC for
both?
NU6X Mark
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mario A. Natali,
I0NAA
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 3:02 AM
To: Flex Radio
Subject: [Flexradio] SSTV with HRD (DM780)
Al,
Any chance you can run your test with SVN2006, Buffer 128 or 256,
but at a sample rate of 48000. To minimize the latency I have been
running PowerSDR VAC at 48K but run MixW at 8K.
73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
I am experiencing this same latency issue receiving RTTY using VAC. It
does NOT increase with time but it does increase with lower sample
rates. Delay is easily seen by watching a signal on the MixW spectrum
display while fine tuning. It makes tuning very sluggish. When I output
to another sound
Bill,
I use the dual channel version of MixW. Make sure Stereo is enabled
under VAC and select MultiRX. I do NOT set SPLT as I generally set VFO B
to the DX station and hunt and TX on VFO A. This may seem backwards but
the benefit is that I can fine tune the RTTY signal with the mouse
scroll
I am running a 5000A into a linear running 1500 watts. On the low bands
I'm using a loop feed with open ladder line to the shack. I have had NO
problems with RFI with my 5000A.
Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Tuesday,
Bill,
I use MixW which has dual channel receive/decode capability, for each
channel. Make sure you set PowerSDR for stereo. Instead of running
MultRX and Split, I run only MultRX and use the Main RX to search the
pileup and set the SubRX to receive the DX station. Since the mouse and
scroll
Peter,
I agree having separate filters for both receivers would be nice but
I don't understand the benefit of using the 5.5k filter on the pileup.
Are you tuning across the spectrum within MixW or tuning the spectrum on
PowerSDR??? I would think keeping the filters narrow on both RXs for AGC
Tim,
I Agree!!. I can live with ASFK RTTY but I would prefer FSK. The
real problem on RTTY is that the freq display is the carrier freq and
not the customary Mark freq. I use to get around this by setting both
the RIT and XIT to 2125 but PowerSDR now clears RIT on a freq change. Is
there
Hank,
I have my 5000A setup for both VAC on the same computer or AFSK from
a second computer. I sometimes run by Logic 8 and MixW from my other
computer. When using AFSK without VAC I found that I need to run fairly
high levels of audio in to the mic or line input because PowerSDR does
NO
Before reporting this as a bug I want to inquire first. I was operating
in MultiRX mode (but not Split) setting VFO B to the DX station and
using VFO A to hunt and xmit. I was operating RTTY using a 5000A,
PowerSDR 1.10.3 SVN 1606, VAC, Stereo, Swap and MixW 2 channel. Every
time I would click
I received my 5000A Friday and it is up and running as expected. Now I
want to take a look inside. How do I remove the top and bottom covers?
73's Mark NU6XSedona, AZ
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Scott,
Don't feel too bad, I just got done fixing my Antenna Analyzer after
shoving 20 watts into it. It only took only a 5 cent resistor to repair
it and few four letter words to myself.
73's Mark NU6X
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Bob,
I'm also using an Intel board which uses the same Intel G965 Express
chip set. I have the micro ATX Intel DG965OTMKR. I have been using the
onboard Firewire with the FA-66 for several months. It seems to work
perfectly.
What would be the symptoms of a less than perfect Firewire port?
Mark,
I have had some problems with PA oscillation around 5.6 Mhz if the power
supply voltage fell below 13 volts. The frequency of oscillation was
dependent on PA voltage and NOT drive frequency. I solved it with a
little extra bypassing on the B+ lead at the PA.
73's Mark NU6X
-Original
I like this idea, a Transfer Warranty fee. This would make it easier to
sale our SDR-1000 and purchase Flex-5000 as well has give the new owner
of the used equipment a since of security.
Mark NU6X
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert
Jerry,
I use a similar approach on my station. I run logging, MixW, internet,
Virus, personal business, etc on my heavy hitting computer with the big
30 monitor. I then built another dedicated machine for the Flex. I
found a case that is almost the same size as the Flex-5000 (same height,
1.5
I've been looking at a similar problem caused by my AT-515 automatic
tuner. I want to make sure that the amp isn't keyed whenever the tuner
decides to start tuner. This can be automatic when it senses a new freq.
that is outside it's current freq segment in memory. There is a LED that
lights while
Larry,
I'm wondering if I am missing a trick that I should know. Why is USB
better for chasing DX
Mark NU6X
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 1:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc:
In serious RTTY DXing or contesting, one would want to use the Rigs IF
250 to 500 filter for obvious reasons(s/n ratio, dynamic range, AGC).
Given this, the decoding software would need to be set at a fixed
offset. I find that PowerSDR band scope provides plenty of resolution at
X4 zoom to click
Jim,
Do you ever use DX cluster or spot log software. While chasing DX
or during a RTTY contest the logging/contest software automatically sets
the rigs freq. When I broadcast a spot, the software will automatically
capture the rigs freq. By long established convention this is the MARK
freq
more exciting.
73's Mark NU6X Sedona, AZ
-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:58 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: Mark Mumaw
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] RIT cleared on click tuning- RTTY problem
In actualality, the recently
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Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 5:03 AM
To: Mark Mumaw
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'FlexRadio reflector'
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] RIT cleared on click tuning- RTTY problem
Larry,
I'm not sure a fully understand your post. I have to use the
XIT/RIT
in a non standard way
It appears that a recent change has been made to automaticly turn off
RIT when click tuning. I can see how this might make sense but it is a
REAL problem with how many of us have to use RTTY on the Flex. It is my
convention that the displayed freq. is the mark freq. not the carrier
freq. Every
07, 2007 9:19 PM
To: Mark Mumaw
Cc: FlexRadio reflector
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] RIT cleared on click tuning- RTTY problem
The preferred solution to this would be to provide a display offet
freq
for but DIGL and DIGU similar to the Click Tune Offset provided under
the GeneralOptions setup screen
Steve,
I few weeks ago I built a new machine using the Intel BOXDG965OTMKR
motherboard using the Intel E6600 CPU. I'm using the built-in fire wire
port. I'm very happy with the results. PowerSDR with FA-66 at 192khz is
only running at 10%. It has been very stable. The BoxDG965SSCK MOBO is
a
I have run into a problem with the TX output level on 160M and 80M. My
SDR-1000 is putting out up to 4 times more power on these two bands than
all the other bands. In other words, with the Drive level and Tune level
set at 20 the rig puts out approximately 20 watts on all bands except 80
and 160.
After talking with Eric at Dayton I decided to build a new computer in
preparation for my 5000A. I was using an older 2.0 GHz Dell. I found a
new case made by Apevia (X-Qpack2-NW-BK/500) that is similar in size to
the 5000. It is a cube that is about the same height as the 5000 and
about 2 wider.
I believe the other radio Rob is referring is the ICOM 7800. He
purchased a 7800 last year and made a number of posting on the peak
detecting AGC issue. I have several electric fences to my West that puts
out a rapid pulse. This would produce a tick noise on my older 756 PRO
II and TS-870 but
Jim,
Problem #1 has little to do with the preferred quality of sound or
analog vs digital. Its about blocking out a weak signal when the AGC
responds to a very rapid rising, short pulse. It happens that some of
the newer DSP type radios have a AGC algorithm that trigger off this
short pulse. It
I'm running SVN 1210 and a GeForce 6800 card with current drivers.
PowerSDR always starts up on the second monitor.
Mark NU6X
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I have a number of rigs that came with antenna tuners but I never used
them. When I purchased my SDR-1000 last year I was thrilled that I
didn't have to pay an extra $300 for an option that I never use. I
prefer that Flex keep their present policy of offering the tuner as an
option.
Mark NU6X
I have developed a strange parasitic that I have determined is from the
PA. It is at 5.350 MHz plus or minus 50 Hz. It seems to be voltage
sensitive. Today it develops if the power supply is at or below 11
volts but yesterday it would start oscillating at around 13.3 volts. I
first noticed this
.
Hope this helps,
73 de Joe de Groot - AB1DO
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From: Dudley Hurry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mark Mumaw [EMAIL PROTECTED]; FlexRadio reflector
flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:19
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] HELP RTTY without VAC!!!
Mark,
I've been
more horse
power would help.
This is really a great rig for RTTY.
73...Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: Dudley Hurry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 7:20 AM
To: Mark Mumaw; FlexRadio reflector
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] HELP RTTY without VAC!!!
Mark,
I've
-
From: FlexRadio - Eric [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:02 AM
To: 'Mark Mumaw'; 'FlexRadio reflector'
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] HELP RTTY without VAC!!!
I misspoke on the VAC TX Gain. That is only if you are using VAC. In
the
DIGL/U modes, that is the only gain
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:14 AM
To: Mark Mumaw
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] HELP RTTY without VAC!!!
Hi Mark, if you have followed the VAC 4.04 Knowledge Base article,
you should be all set for totally normal audio drive levels from VAC
and from the Console. I am
carrier freq to
Mark freq. when setting the rig to a Spot from the DX Cluster. It is
very inconvient to set to the spot and then have to retune the SDR 2125
hz.
73 Mark NU6x
-Original Message-
From: W5CUL [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:16 AM
To: 'Mark Mumaw
Help!!! I'm getting ready for the BARTG RTTY contest this weekend and
I'm having a problem running RTTY without VAC. My logging and RTTY
software are on a different computer than PowerSDR (SVN 899) so I can
not use VAC. I can NOT get enough audio to the SDR-1000 when it is in
DIGL mode. I have
-
From: Eric Wachsmann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 1:55 PM
To: 'Mark Mumaw'; 'FlexRadio reflector'
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] HELP RTTY without VAC!!!
With a separate computer, you should be able to modify the soundcard
mixer
(or output controls on the digital mode
I get about -130dBm when I use this method. Is this what was is
expected???
Mark NU6X
This is just not possible with the way we do calibration. Something
else is amiss. After calibration against a known source, BOTH of
your
radios should read -90 dBm if you present -90 dBm at the antenna
I recently installed the DX engineering receive ONLY 4 square antenna. I
want to modify my SDR-1000 to provide a RX only antenna input that is
similar to my 9000D. I know I could build some kind of external antenna
relay but I'm looking for something a little more fool proof. I will be
switching
Jerry,
I use both methods (DIGL with and without VAC) depending which
computer I wish to decode with. If I use the other computer to decode,
I turn off VAC and crank up the mic gain from the other computer. It
appears that the mic gain on the PowerSDR 1.6.3 is not functional while
in DIGL
I have the same question. I also have been thinking of tuning up my
programming skills. (It's been 8 years). I will happily purchase
whatever software tools are necessary but if those tools are going to
change in the near future then I'll wait. Are we talking months or
years?
Mark NU6X Sedona,AZ
Mike,
Like you I also want to get back to a little programming. I have had
many years of COBOL, Assembler, Basic, etc but this will be a whole new
game.
To the Group,
Is PowerSDR written in C, C#, or C++ I qualify for the academic
version of VS .net 2003. Does it have everything that I
I have spent the better part of today doing a RTTY A/B test between my
7800, 9000D and SDR-1000(Edirol FA-66). For my test I fed all three
radios simultaneously with both an antenna and a signal generator. The
signal generator was set at -30 dbm (S9+40) and I would search for weak
signals that
Mike,
I purchased VAC 4.03 last Friday with no problems. After you pay for
it through Regsoft.com you get an email telling you where to download
the full version. Make sure you uninstall the demo version and delete
the directory before installing the full version. VAC 4.03 seems to work
just
Is there a way to have the SDR-1000 display the Mark freq instead of the
carrier freq. while running RTTY in the DIGL mode? All of my other rigs
always display the Mark frequency.
This is also a problems with my logging program and the Spot log since
the spots are always reporting the Mark
I get this same exact thing every time I start Explore (Right click
Start and left click on Explore)...Mark NU6X
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 3:25 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
???
Thanks Mark NU6X
-Original Message-
From: Jim, W4ATK [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 5:20 AM
To: Mark Mumaw
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Required PC
Should work, but I would think about more RAM. I would go with 1GB.
Jim, W4ATK
The Dell 8200 uses RAMBUS. I found a dealer on ebay selling used but
guaranteed memory for about a third of the price. I might give it a try.
There are dealers selling Dell (ie Flex Radio). I have purchased several
from Pilgrim Technology. They come with full Dell warranty and service
tag. I even
I'm getting ready to purchase the SDR-1000. I have a spare PC to
dedicate to it. It is a P4 2.4 GHz (Dell Dimension 8200) with 512MB of
RAM. According to the website 512MB is the min. required.
Will this machine do an adequate job???
Thanks Mark NU6X
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