Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR

2013-09-18 Thread radioart
There is an article on electronic T/R switch in the April, 1993 issue #48 of ER magazine that answers a lot of the questions in this thread Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, cra...@neb.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18,

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR

2013-09-18 Thread radioart
Sorry, wrong thread Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: radio...@frontiernet.net To: Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, cra...@neb.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:14:26 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 for DX'ing and SDR There is an article

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Manual

2013-05-29 Thread radioart
Good idea Dave. Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Dave Movius dave.mov...@gmail.com To: Patrick Greenlee patric...@windstream.net Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3:23:37 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Manual Would it

Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories

2013-05-21 Thread radioart
My sentiments as well Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.net To: Larry Otto w...@embarqmail.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:30:57 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories Larry: From what I heard Gerald

Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories

2013-05-20 Thread radioart
Come on guys, the part is for the cabinet All our 500A's already have cabinets so we're SAFE!!! Flex will SUPPORT the 5000A for as long as they can just like Icom, Yaesu and Kenwood Dennis KØEOO Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Samuel Strongin kf4...@embarqmail.com

Re: [Flexradio] No mas pantalones?

2013-05-15 Thread radioart
And so are the dresses, hi, hi Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Burt k1...@yahoo.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, bearcreekcatt...@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:05:26 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] No mas pantalones? Real men treat their wives with respect and

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] FlexRadio 6700 at Visalia IDXC 2013

2013-05-07 Thread radioart
Hello Stu, Thanks for the follow-up I am a design engineer with Audio Research Corp. and understand the issues all too well Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Stu Phillips s...@ridgelift.com To: radio...@frontiernet.net Cc: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz, Flex Edge

Re: [Flexradio] 0 Beat switch

2013-04-16 Thread radioart
This is a great feature of us AMers Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com To: hmattc...@juno.com, Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:11:47 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 0 Beat switch Zero Beat is a standard

Re: [Flexradio] 0 Beat switch

2013-04-16 Thread radioart
I echo Jim's comment Carry the AM features over to the 6K series Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Jim Barber audio...@q.com Cc: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:43:54 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 0 Beat switch Bar none, the 5K is the

Re: [Flexradio] Acronis Backup

2013-03-13 Thread radioart
I has a simular issue last month and my Acronis backup saved the day Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Don Sachnoff d...@kx9q.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:28:16 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Acronis Backup Interesting about the problem with

Re: [Flexradio] SWRplotter v1.4.0 Released

2013-02-07 Thread radioart
Couldn't agree more Thanks Ray!! Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: K9DUR Ray k9...@rnacs.com, K9DUR Software k9dur_softw...@yahoogroups.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:55:54 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Flexradio] Question about 6 meters receive

2012-06-29 Thread radioart
Yeah, I saw the same ghost image on a CW signal on my 5000A on the second receiver last night The signal wasn't that strong either, maybe S-6 and the ghost was S-2 Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Mark Lunday wd4...@triad.rr.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent:

[Flexradio] Flex-6500 antenna port (s)

2012-05-22 Thread radioart
I have a question regarding the receive antenna inputs for the 6500. Can I have my transmit antenna connected to one of the ANT1 or ANT2 ports and have a receiving antenna connected to one of the RX ANT IN/OUT ports?? Thats on the 6500 Thanks in advance for any assistance. Dennis KØEOO

Re: [Flexradio] Imagine digital starting at the antenna connector...

2012-05-15 Thread radioart
I see now, its full SDR with no intermediate base band conversion! Good going Flex!! Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Gerald Youngblood ger...@flex-radio.com To: FlexRadio List flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:38:43 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Imagine digital

Re: [Flexradio] Game changing WAS

2012-05-14 Thread radioart
For me the game changer would be a Flex5000A with some knobs (like K3), non-windows processor built-in where you plug in a 27 LCD monitor in the back, or, plug-in a touch screen monitor Dennis KØEOO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] Monitor reccomendations

2011-07-21 Thread radioart
Hello Ron, I'm using 2 ACER monitors, ones a 23 and the other is 21, and have had NO problems to date; been using them for over a year now Dennis KØEOO - Original Message - From: Ron Kolarik rkola...@neb.rr.com To: FlexRadio List flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, July 20,

Re: [Flexradio] BCB Filters and Receiver question.

2011-06-02 Thread radioart
I built the 7 pole Low pass filter in the handbook to put in the receive loop on my 5000A. KFAN runs 50kw to a 9 ele vertical array and I'm directly in their main lobe at 9 miles away. There signal level at my antenna is sometimes over 0 dBm and causes broad noise on 160m and 75m and a

Re: [Flexradio] Automatic bandswitching options for a homebrew amp

2011-05-27 Thread radioart
Michael, I had done as Ralph suggested and interfaced the Unified Microsystems BCD-10 card with isolation relays to my DX engineering Remote Antenna switch. Using DDUtil BCD out via LPT port I was able to control the selection of the appropriate antenna when ever I changed bands on my

Re: [Flexradio] Antennas and PSDR diversity question

2011-05-12 Thread radioart
Hello Zack, I have a different answer to your question. I'm not using that loop but I am using a GAP Challenger vertical as the RX2 antenna. I have had very good luck nulling out QRN to uncover DX signals I could not hear otherwise. I also find it useful when signals have a lot of QSB on

Re: [Flexradio] Newbie would like local help

2011-04-05 Thread radioart
The noise levels on the HF bands have been variable due to the geomagnetic storms on the Sun as we are entering the latest Sun Spot Cycle. I have seen the noise jump as much as 3 or 4 S-Units for several minutes before settling back to a relative normal. We can expect this kind of condition

[Flexradio] PSDR 2.0.22, XP skins problem

2011-03-30 Thread radioart
Hello, I'm running an XP machine with all the latest updates, core2duo, Nvidia graphics accelerator, two screens and so on.  screen always looked good on 1.18.5 but now with 2.0.22 I noticed the box outlines are not where they should be (as in the screen shot Tim sent last night.).  on my

Re: [Flexradio] SO2R is on the air with the F5K

2010-01-13 Thread radioart
Very impressive Lee; great job!! Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Lee A Crocker lee_croc...@yahoo.com To: Flexradio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 8:57:15 PM GMT -06:00

Re: [Flexradio] Antenna switching with Flex-5000

2009-12-09 Thread radioart
In the Link Dudley just sent looks like figure 5 is SO2R?? So if this is SO2R then what are some of the group asking for and how is it different?? Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Dudley Hurry

Re: [Flexradio] SO2R

2009-12-09 Thread radioart
Single Operator 2 Recievers? Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: AB2CD ab...@bellsouth.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 11:59:55 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central

Re: [Flexradio] SO2R

2009-12-09 Thread radioart
Sorry I ment Single Operator 2 Radios Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: radio...@frontiernet.net To: AB2CD ab...@bellsouth.net Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Re: [Flexradio] Antenna switching with Flex-5000

2009-12-09 Thread radioart
Got it, thanks, Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Rudy Bakalov r_baka...@yahoo.com To: radio...@frontiernet.net, flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz, Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com Cc: FlexRadio

Re: [Flexradio] Flex settings for great AM ?

2009-11-20 Thread radioart
I agree that the SDR1000 is very nice out of the box for AM. I used the FA-66 module and a reasonably priced condenser mike with the EQ in the SDR software and got really great audio reports. I have the Flex 5000A now. To get the same outstanding audio reports I had to bypass the SDR

Re: [Flexradio] DSP Settings

2009-10-27 Thread radioart
I'm running at 192kHz with the recommended defaults and all is well Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com, Dennis Petrich

Re: [Flexradio] QST review of the FLEX-3000 available for download

2009-10-05 Thread radioart
Forward that to ARRL Lee... Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Lee A Crocker lee_croc...@yahoo.com To: Flexradio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 7:48:22 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada

Re: [Flexradio] LinkSys routers...new lamps for old?

2009-10-01 Thread radioart
My spurs and broadband noises was caused by a neighbors computer. When ever he would put his computer into the hibernate mode it would generate this 59+20dB noise wiping out 40m and 20m. My antenna was about 100' from his house. Once I showed him the problem was coming from his computer

Re: [Flexradio] Another tip from the school of hard knocks

2009-08-24 Thread radioart
Daves comments brings up a good question, how does the Flex5000/PSDR SWR function work Does it directly measure the SWR by comparing the reflected to forwared power or does it use some other method? And if so what other method is it? Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville

Re: [Flexradio] Looking for PowerSDR Friendly Anti-virus software

2009-08-07 Thread radioart
ESET's NOD32 is excellent. I have been using for over a year now with NO issues on my SDR-1000 or Flex5000A. Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com To: Mike Schlamp

Re: [Flexradio] Serial Port Emulators

2009-07-14 Thread radioart
Tim, can you point me to where I can get IMHO? I didn't anything in KB and Google didn't get me anywhere... Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: Mike - KM0T

[Flexradio] PC controlled remote caox sw?

2009-07-06 Thread radioart
Hello all, I have the DX Engineering remote coax switch and would like to control it via my PC over USB if possible. Is there a PC interface out there that can select 1 of 8 relays? Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082

Re: [Flexradio] PC controlled remote caox sw?

2009-07-06 Thread radioart
Thanks to all who responded to my question. I got lots of good input on how to control my remote coax switch via parallel port and DDUtil. So, I should be good to go... 73, Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message

Re: [Flexradio] PTT switch

2009-06-30 Thread radioart
Hello All, Grainger Industrial Supply carry several very nice heavy duty foot switches at reasonable (and unresaonable) prices considering what your getting. Several of us Flex users in the area use this switch: Grainger #2w810, by Linemaster #T-91-S, $15.05

[Flexradio] SGC SG-500 amp for sale

2009-06-29 Thread radioart
Hello all, I have a new SG-500 Smart Power Cube from SGC for sale. It includes the Continous duty fans and thermostat and the remote control head with cable and manuals. I never installed it in the mobil so need to move it to someone who wants the very best 500w solid state amp for your Flex

Re: [Flexradio] New eHam SDR survey

2009-06-16 Thread radioart
Thanks Duane for the heads up. I added some comments Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Duane - N9DG n...@yahoo.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:04:14 AM GMT -06:00

Re: [Flexradio] Diversity Reception for Flex 5000 owners

2009-05-06 Thread radioart
Back when I was in the Navy we would setup three different types of diversity reception for news broadcasts. Phase (spacing between antennas) diversity, frequency diversity and polarization diversity... Usually one or the other would give us the best SNR. And thats all I remember 73's

Re: [Flexradio] Diversity Reception for Flex 5000 owners

2009-05-06 Thread radioart
Bob, how would this work with the SDR-1000 and Flex3000 considering they only have one RX? Are you using the Multi-Rx capability in PowerSDR and them applying the ESPRIT algorithms from the paper you referenced in this email?? 73, Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota

Re: [Flexradio] Monitoring 14.329 for Flex 3000s

2009-04-21 Thread radioart
Dudley, Has Flex given any thought to using 40m instead of or along with 20m as a get together frequency? Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA k0...@arrl.net 952-898-1082 - Original Message - From: Jim Kunowsky k4e...@verizon.net To: Dudley Hurry

Re: [Flexradio] Thought on RIT

2009-04-07 Thread radioart
Sounds good to me too When I'm operating AM I can accomplish what Phil is talking about by just hitting the Zero button. The Flex will Zero the AM station in the bandpass while leaving my transmit frequiency alone Works great in an AM round table. I might add, along with the green

Re: [Flexradio] 5000 X-MIT AUDIO DEGRADATION

2009-04-07 Thread radioart
Thanks for the link Andy, very good information... Dennis Petrich Amateur Radio Station K0EOO Lakeville Minnesota USA - Original Message - From: Andy Diethard Hansen hb9...@hispeed.ch To: Jim Menefee w4j...@gmail.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 11:10:10 PM GMT

Re: [Flexradio] [www] New FLEX-5000 Owner's Manual available for download

2008-07-16 Thread radioart
Thats funny Dudly, Dennis, k0eoo Dudley Hurry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe - AB1DO I want to say thank you Joe and your team, for doing an outstanding job on the new manual.. Really an excellent job, and for those who have never put a manual like this together, try it

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 Fan Noise

2008-07-16 Thread radioart
Hello all, The W1GHZ fan speed controls are available on this web page http://www.w1ghz.org/small_proj/small_proj.htm Dennis, k0eoo K6JEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I installed the variable speed fan controller designed by W1GHZ. It's the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas.

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 Fan Noise

2008-07-15 Thread radioart
This brings up a question I have been wanting to ask for a while. How many cfm is the fan in the SDR-1000 and what are it's phyisical dimensions? I ask because their are some very quiet fans on the market these days for the PC gaming world. I would be willing to replace the fan in the 1000