[Flexradio] Flex-5000A Calibration

ZS6AVM Wrote: I don't remember how to get into the Calibration form for the Flex-5000A I seem to remember something like Ctrl P, or something like that, but don't seem to be having any luck Can someone provide the function keys to get into the Form Keep on Flexin Dave Scully

[Flexradio] K6JCA Console

ZS6AVM Wrote: I downloaded Jeff's June 2008 Console, and when installing I get an error message saying that it is looking for Firmware Version 0.X.X (something to that effect) and can only find 1.2.0.3 So I'm not sure if it is looking for an older version or what ?? Can anyone perhaps help

[Flexradio] Wonder Radio

ZS6AVM Wrote: I spoke to a friend in VK (VK7ZE) on 20M yesterday, he mentioned that he'd spoken to a Ham in the States who was using the Wonder Radio (1Watt version driving a 100W PA) The conditions were poor so I couldn't get the call of the State Side Station he had mentioned I was

[Flexradio] Curry Power

ZS6AVM Wrote: Is this Curry Power, or Curry Powder J They call it the WonderRadio, I guess one has to wonder if it works J Ignoring my comments above, I guess that apart from re-engineering, or perhaps even back engineering, they have come up with wot is hopefully a working SDR. Note, its

[Flexradio] FlexLoader User's Manual

ZS6AVM Wrote: I don't seem to be able to find the User Manual for Flexloader in the Knowledge Base L Please help, Dave J *** Disclaimer: Denel (Pty) Ltd t/a Denel Aviation (Denel

[Flexradio] Flex5000A QST Review

ZS6AVM Wrote: I believe that the review on the 5000A is out in QST Is there a chance that this review will be posted to the Flex Website, or would someone be able to scan the review and send it to me via email J Would be interesting to read Many thanks Dave The only Flexer in South

[Flexradio] Flex-5000A QST Review

Sorry to have messed ya'll around with my previous posting, I found the Review on the Net, see the following site http://www.wsplc.com/pdf/FLEX-5000A-review.pdf Thanks Again Dave Zs6AVM

[Flexradio] SDR-1000

SAM wrote: Anyone got an late model SDR-1000 for sale, with sound card A friend of mine here in South Africa is looking for one Please mail me with price if you have one for sale Many thanks Dave

[Flexradio] 7 LCD Monitor

ZS6AVM Wrote; Here is a site for a 7 LCD Monitor http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/IN-700VG.htm Do you think this would support PowerSDR full screen ? Be seein ya Dave The specs are as follows: Feature: VGA port to connect to PC and laptops directly + 3 RCA Video

[Flexradio] SDR-5000A Amplifier Switching Delay

ZS6AVM Wrote: Receiver my SDR-5000A last week, had to wait for my new PC to be built, so only got the 5000A up and running yesterday I looked through the Manual, but don't seem to see any way to set a Delay for the (9) External Keying Lines (AMP RLY TX1, TX2 TX3) On the SDR-1000 there is an

[Flexradio] SDR-5000C

ZS6AVM Wrote : I quote, Real Radios Don't Need Knobs, so is the SDR-5000C not a real radio ? Further quote from the Flex Site ; The FLEX-5000D™ includes everything that is in a FLEX-5000C, including the integrated computer and adds features such as a 9 LCD display with touch screen, 300 watt

[Flexradio] Flex-5000 Cap T-Shirt

ZS6AVM Wrote: Just a BIG thanks to Robert W5RG for sending me his well earned Flex-5000 Cap and T-Shirt ! Rob, greatly appreciated Very best regards Dave ZS6AVM/3DA0VM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.0/1098 -

[Flexradio] Swaziland

ZS6AVM Wrote: Look out for me on 17M from 25 - 28 October 2007 from 3DA0 My Call sign will be 3DA0VM - that is 3 Delta Alpha Zero Victor Mike Will only be on SSB ! Best time will be around 15:00 UTC on the Short Path Best regards Dave ZS6AVM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked

[Flexradio] SDR-1000 Output on 10M

ZS6AVM Wrote: All SVN's beyond 1649, even with a complete Database re-build are only giving me about 40 Watts on 10M Even if I manually set the 10M setting on the PA Table to 38, I still only see about 40W With SVN1649 and below, I see 100W on 10M Any ideas ? Best regards Dave ZS6AVM No

[Flexradio] Swaziland

ZS6AVM Wrote: Should anyone be interested in working Swaziland on 17M, perhaps 12M, if there is an opening, I'll be operating from Swaziland on these bands from 24 October, 2007 to 28 October, 2007 I going along with a group of Hams who will be working CQWW with the Call 3DA0WW I'm awaiting my

[Flexradio] VAC Problem

ZS6AVM Wrote: I know that this issue was discussed many months ago, I however don't remember wot the remedy for it was The problem is when you activate the Digital mode on the PowerSDR Console, and then open MixW the Mode switches back to USB I got around the issue by first opening MixW and

[Flexradio] SDR 5000 Pricing

ZS6AVM Wrote: The intention of my mail was not to stir up a hornets nest, nor was it intended to know Flex Radio Systems I believe that the SDR's are really great radio's, and I have been using my SDR1000 from day one. I disposed of other rigs, e.g., FT1000MP IV field, TS780, and Icom ProII

[Flexradio] SDR-5000 Pricing

ZS6AVM Wrote: Is the SRD-5000 series over priced ? Well, in the eyes of many it may well be over priced ! Why do I say this ? – The concept of Software Defined Radio isn’t being embraced by too many Amateur Radio operators, therefore the customer base is extremely small, and competing with

[Flexradio] SDR-5000 Models

ZS6AVM Wrote: I'm pleased to see that the SDR-5000A is being heard on the Bands, I spoke with my friend John (W5GI) on 20M, signals were not that great (5/7). even at that signal John was sounding great Now, I have a question, and perhaps there's a reason for this, there'll be an SDR-5000A,

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-5000 Models

Yeah, perhaps ya'll don't have a B on the keyboards in Texas, even better, I'm sure that ya'll are going send me a B model free of charge, so I can't do all the Beta Testing out here in Africa, hi The A,C, and D models are too expensive, the reserves in my Bank account are very low Be seein ya

[Flexradio] 10 Band EQ

ZS6AVM Wrote: With regards the 10 Band EQ, I'd like to know wot the Band Widths are for each of the EQ Bands (octave width) ? I would have expected that the two critical frequencies as suggested by John (NU9N) would have been incorporated (170hz and 650hz - if my memory serves me correctly).

[Flexradio] 7 TFT LCD Monitors

ZS6AVM Wrote ; Many thanks to all who sent information with regards suppliers of these monitors Greatly appreciated Regards Dave No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/906 - Release Date: 17/07/2007 06:30 PM

[Flexradio] PA Mod on SDR-1000

Any takers for this posting ? From: Dave Scully Sent: 25 June 2007 02:49 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: PA Mod on SDR-1000 ZS6AVM Wrote: Has anyone done the PA mod on the SDR-1000, which increases the output on the higher frequencies (21, 24, 28

[Flexradio] PA mod

ZS6AVM Wrote : Sorry, in my previous posting regarding the dipped mica capacitor to improve output on the higher frequencies, I meant to say 1200pf capacitor Regards Dave *** Disclaimer:

[Flexradio] Enhancements in SVN's

ZS6AVM Wrote: Does anyone know what new features/enhancements in the SVN's apply to the SDR-1000 Or are they mainly for the SDR-5000 ? Would be nice to know what features actually are applicable to the SDR-1000 Be seein ya, and keep on Flexin Dave

[Flexradio] Griffin Tuning Knob

ZS6AVM Wrote : I to all, I have recently installed the Griffin Tuning Knob and it is working just fine I can change frequency and by depressing the Knob I can change the step tuning What I'd like to know is what other than changing to Frequency Step can the Griffin be programmed to do ? Best

[Flexradio] Spectra Plus

ZS6AVM wrote : Can someone perhaps provide information on setting up the SDR with VAC (I assume), and perhaps extra audio connections to be able one to use Spectra Plus to plot audio response of received stations I need the info in paint by numbers sort of style, very detailed please Best

[Flexradio] Romac 10 Band EQ

ZS6AVM Wrote: It seems that this question was posed earlier this year, with no apparent responses, so here goes ; Below a posting from John - N7DME John - N7DME Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:46:44 -0800 Has anyone tried using the Romac 10 band eq program with Power SDR and VAC software? Can it be done?

[Flexradio] Delta 44 and Cubase LE

ZS6AVM Wrote : Has anyone configured the Cubase LE to operate with a Delta 44 Sound Card If so, can someone provide the connection details Also, does this work as well as one can achieve using external audio processing hardware If this is possible, where can I get a free copy of Cubase LE ?

[Flexradio] RX Image Rejection

ZS6AVM Wrote: For some time now, can't remember exactly how many SVN's back, I have noticed some really high numbers when doing the Automatic RX Image Rejection Routine from the Calibration Setup Menu, and then viewing the results of the Calibration in the DSP Image Rejection Setup Menu I can't

[Flexradio] RX Image Rejection

ZS6AVM Wrote: Many thanks to all those who responded to me directly with regards the above topic Last evening I installed SVN 879 Usually after installing a new SVN, I import the Database when prompted. With this SVN, I decided not to import the database, ran through the initial setup and

[Flexradio] Mixw Tx Rx Switching

ZS6AVM Wrote : Last nite I installed Vac 3.12, and Vcom, and got Mixw working I find that the switching from Tx back to Rx is very slow I'm not at home at the moment, but have a feeling that it may have something to do with the buffer settings I'll try reducing the buffer sizes when I get home.

[Flexradio] Setting-up SpectraPro or Plus

ZS6AVM Wrote: Thanks for the replies with regards the slow switching in MixW, I sorted that out, finger trouble on my part, sorry to have wasted space on the reflector My next question would probably be answered by John (W5GI), so here goes ; I see that VAC is now available in the Mode

[Flexradio] Audio Levels from Sound Card

ZS6AVM Wrote: This is something which I've been meaning to ask for a long time now, and kinda keep forgetting to do so When running the Audio Test in the Test Menu, I find that one channel is louder than the other I wonder if this is a sound card issue, or if there is some way of equalising the

Re: [Flexradio] Poor Audio Connections producing DSSB

ZS6AVM Wrote : Thanks so much for all the responses I will see if I can find the recommended contact cleaner DetoxIT/Progold locally, or perhaps something similar I'm of the opinion that the poor contact may be as a result of oxidization as the SDR and audio cables are not ever moved, and the

[Flexradio] Buffer Settings

ZS6AVM Wrote: Best wishes to ya'll for 2007 I had a Flex to Flex contact with a station in Italy, and he was surprised when I told him that I too was on an SDR-1000 Anyhow, I'm still a little confused with regards how the buffer sizes affect the quality of the audio (if it actually does). Apart

[Flexradio] High Static Levels

ZS6AVM Wrote: Anyone experiencing problems with their SDR's with high static levels (rain static) which knocks the SDR out I have found that with rain static the SDr drops out, even with the NB activated Another problems which I'm experiencing even with a new PC, is the matter of the Console

[Flexradio] High Static Levels

ZS6AVM Wrote: First of, thank you to all who replied to my posting regarding the high static levels, and the power-up issue The SDR was bought in around June 2006, so it should have the mods as suggested I'm not using USB, normal parallel cable I only have the 100W PA, no tuner, or transverter

[Flexradio] 64 bit Drivers for Delta 44

ZS6AVM Wrote : I have just got XP Pro X64 Edition on my PC running an AMD 64 Athlon CPU I downloaded a Beta 64bit Driver for the Delta 44 card, and eventually got it installed I have looked on the M-Audio Site, and that is the only driver (Beta) that seems to run under 64 OS systems Has anyone

[Flexradio] X2 Amp Keying Problem (again)

ZS6AVM Wrote : Hi to all, yeah, once again, after sorting out a grounding problem which was causing RX drop-out when running the Amp, and going from TX to RX (causing the RX to go deaf), has presented its self yet again I had to install a new Mother Board and CPU, and since doing that I now have

[Flexradio] Delta 44 Driver Install Problems

ZS6AVM Wrote: Thanks for the responses with regards the installation of the Delta 44 Drivers I will do a proper uninstall, and then re-install and see if that works. I have a feeling that I should have done that, and not install over the already installed driver Another thing for Tim, if you

[Flexradio] High SWR with Amp

ZS6AVM Wrote: Another problem that someone may be able shed some light upon Yesterday I was tuning up my Amp on 17M, and suddenly the High SWR warning come up on the Console, and the power output cut back I have never experienced this before, as there is NO SWR problem, the SDR is seeing 1:1

[Flexradio] Console Switching off on initial start-up

ZS6AVM wrote: I have raised this issue some time back ! When starting PowerSDR (The Console) it switches off, even if I restart the Console, by clicking the On Button, it will switch on again, and then after a few seconds it'll switch off. The only way that it seems to stabilise is to close the

[Flexradio] RX Drop-Out

ZS6AVM Wrote; I thought that I'd share some findings with the Group Ever since I got my SDR I was experiencing drop-out when going from TX to RX, and especially so when running an Amplifier That was when keying the Amp from the prescribed pins in the X2 Connector I tried everything, even used

[Flexradio] VAC Problems

ZS6AVM wrote : I installed VAC 3.12, and got MixW working However, with VAC activated in PowerSDR, I have no Mic Audio on TX If I de-select VAC in PowerSDR, then the Mic Audio on TX works fine Can anyone offer any advise Best regards Dave (ZS6AVM)

[Flexradio] SVN 669 - 670 Console Meter Readout Problems

ZS6AVM Wrote : I'm not sure if this problem is unique to my setup, anyhow here goes ; When I select the edge type meter display in the PowerSDR Menu, I find that on TX I have no meter indication, it works fine in RX The regular bar type meter works just fine in TX Anyone else seeing this, or is

[Flexradio] SAM Lock

ZS6AVM Wrote: The SAM lock on Jeff's Console works really well, in line with other comments posted, it really does a great job of pulling in those off frequency AM stations I'm hoping that SAM Lock will be programmed into the Flex Console, whether it is developed further, or not ! I'll take it

[Flexradio] SVN 665

Thanks once again for the upload to your Site Brian, I have mailed you direct, however thought it appropriate to thank you on the Reflector Like all (well, I hope all) Flexers, getting new Releases is something to look forward to, and really makes my day Be seein ya, and keep on Flexin' Dave

[Flexradio] Latest SVN

ZS6AVM Wrote: I'm using PowerSDR SVN 659, thanks to Brian (W5AMI), who uploaded it to his Site SVN 659 is working without any glitches Where are we now with Releases (SVN's), and if possible is there a chance of getting an upload to your Site Brian, or is someone else perhaps willing to post the

[Flexradio] NET Framework Version 2

ZS6AVM Wrote: I downloaded NET Framework Version 2, and installed it, only to find that PowerSDR presented an error message, indicating the I would have to close PowerSDR My PC is running XP Pro with service pack 2 I wonder if anyone else has perhaps had a similar experience with NET Framework

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 4

Sorry John I see that provision has been made for new-comers (Getting Started), so that is great, and essential Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 September 2006 07:00 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Wave Playback Level

ZS6AVM Wrote : Thanks for the Playback Level Control, works great. However, the Level defaults to 0, would be nice the user pre-set was saved Its not a serious issue, but every time I want to Palyback, I have to re-set my level I will add, whilst PowerSDR is open and the level set, it remains

[Flexradio] Latest SVN Releases

ZS6AVM Wrote: Thanks very much Brian (W5AMI), your efforts are greatly appreciated ! I have downloaded SVN659, and will install when I get home today The problem with TortoiseSVN is that our Firewall will not permit connection to the Site. I did speak to our IT Dept, and they say that there is

[Flexradio] CWGet and VAC

ZS6AVM Wrote : Perhaps this question has been posed sometime ago, however if anyone who has details in respect of the following, could you please respond directly to my email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Over the weekend I connected and configured my Iambic Key to the SDR, and it works just

[Flexradio] One Shoe Will Not Fit All

I believe that no matter wot GUI look is eventually developed, we will never satisfy everyone. There will be many who will be over the moon, and many who will be disappointed. It is going to a difficult task to satisfy everyone, not to mention all the programming that its going to take to get a

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 15, Issue 6

12. Amplifier Keying Problem ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Dave (ZS6AVM) wrote ; After posting my mail regarding the Amplifier Keying Problem, I decided to try using one of the other Pins (1 - 6). I disconnected the wire to Pin 7, and re-connected it to Pin 1, and guess wot, everything is working just

[Flexradio] Amplifier Keying Problem

I've had my SDR-1000 for 3 weeks now, and have not been able to resolve an issue with regards keying my Amplifier Initially I connected my Amp keying line to Pins 7 and 15 on X2. As soon as I switch the Amp Control Circuit on (no RF), the Amp would immediately key (my Amp keys fine with all my