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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker
(VA3MW)
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:05 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I thought a w
I think there have been some very good points raised in this discussion.
I hear VA3MVW saying "If Flex wants this radio to be successful with the
mainstream community, there's plenty of work to be done to make it more
plug and play."
I hear W9OY saying "It isn't that bad... there are plenty of pr
Mark,
>From a different point of view, it should not matter whether the reviewer
has a background in SDR or not.
A radio is simply a tool, a tool to provide a means to communicate. In the
final analysis, whether a radio is successful in the marketplace or not is
solely dependent on whether it al
lex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Some initial comments - part 3 or so
You may have missed the point too ... there is no "bell curve" in ham radio
... the large majority of hams ("market share") are close the death end of
the curve ... more like an "exponential curve&quo
exRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments - part 3 or so
Lee and Lee (on CW)
You are missing the big picture. It is called a marketing model. Do you
think that they don't want to be a significant market share?
Any industry (ham radio included) lives on a bell
iness).
Mike VA3MW
http://walkerphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/remote-ham-radio-operating.html
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From: Ed Haskell [mailto:haskell...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 05:54
To: Lee - AA5J
Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments - p
: 'Lee A Crocker'; 'Michael Walker (VA3MW)'; 'Flexradio'
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
>> I have NOT been impressed with the technical expertise of the reviewers
at QST regarding SDR. They may be really good at legacy hardware or
contesting or some
Lee,
My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome thanks you. You saved me a lot of typing to
express the same feelings and experiences.
73
Ed, W1PN
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:04 PM, Lee - AA5J wrote:
> Can not we just all relax and stop being so critical of FRS and of each
> other? I have not witnessed "Flex"
>> I have NOT been impressed with the technical expertise of the reviewers
at QST regarding SDR. They may be really good at legacy hardware or
contesting or something like that, but to SDR they are at best novices
behaving with the presumption they are seasoned experts. It would be really
nice if
ubject: RE: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Hi Lee
Yes, I have and it works fine. However, I do not feel that I am wasting
everyone's time. Moving back to XP is a step backwards for a number of
reasons. If that is the only answer, that I will pack the hardware back up
tomorrow and ship
Can not we just all relax and stop being so critical of FRS and of each
other? I have not witnessed "Flex" blaming ANYTHING. In fact, from my
perspective Flex support folk have been very patient with us.
They can not make IDIOT PROOF a system that is comprised of many other
companies' hardwar
ed to find out what is weird on Vista 64 in some
> cases (not all).
>
> Mike
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Lee A Crocker [mailto:lee_croc...@yahoo.com]
>
> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 05:52
> To: Flexradio
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
>
>
est it into the IFR just to make sure all is OK.
We just need to find out what is weird on Vista 64 in some cases (not all).
Mike
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From: Lee A Crocker [mailto:lee_croc...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 05:52
To: Flexradio
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some i
/2009/07/remote-ham-radio-operating.html
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From: Lee A Crocker [mailto:lee_croc...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 05:52
To: Flexradio
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Have you tried running the F3K on a win XP 32 bit computer? (the O/S that
most
Have you tried running the F3K on a win XP 32 bit computer? (the O/S that most
people are using)
If you have not then your presumption that something is wrong with the software
has not been proven, and you are wasting everybody's time. I happened to have
a diode fail on the firewire port of m
: Jim Fuller [mailto:n...@fuller.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 01:30
To: 'Michael Walker (VA3MW)'
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Hi Mike,
What I see is the MIDI Drivers are not loading. This can be checked under
Devices and Printer
obert Jefferis [mailto:jeffe...@antelecom.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 06:09
To: Tim Ellison
Cc: Michael Walker (VA3MW); flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
AMEN. Do not fall into the trap of letting Microsoft install updates
before you screen
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker
(VA3MW)
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 3:38 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Jerry
I clearly understand what you are saying. I use computers every day and
have many dedicated for
From: Tim Ellison
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2009 Time: 17:45:05
One thing to look for when stuff just stops working is for recently
installed Microsoft updates.
-Tim
and/or new or changed wifi activity. I've had two cases here
recently where performance was crucified when wifi was switched
: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Jerry
I clearly understand what you are saying. I use computers every day
and have many dedicated for specific purposes. I also work with a
team that provide real time sport results to television. Lots of
our tools use Firewire and lots use IP communication
5:47 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: supp...@flex-radio.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I have streamed hours of video into this firewire card (normally from
stormchasing) without a problem.
If there is a recommend PCI express card that I should be using, then I will
order
er 12, 2009 05:45
To: Michael Walker (VA3MW); flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Mike,
There has been a new Firewire driver recently released. Please try the
v3.4.2.6300 driver and see if you have any better results.
http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?i
nstalled Microsoft updates.
>
> -Tim
>
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:
> flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker (VA3MW)
> Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:38 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>
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From: Jerry Flanders [mailto:jefland...@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 03:57
To: Tim Ellison; ger...@flex-radio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: supp...@flex-radio.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
IIRC, the standard "checker" programs can do
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Jerry
I clearly understand what you are saying. I use computers every day and have
many dedicated for specific purposes. I also work with a team that provide
real time sport results to television. Lots of our tools use Firewire and lots
use IP
Flanders [mailto:jefland...@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 09:14
To: Michael Walker (VA3MW); flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Mike, it seems to me that you are complaining about the radio because
the computer has faults. if you see the advantages of y
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From: Allen Shuff [mailto:allensh...@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:00
To: jerrywz
Cc: Michael Walker (VA3MW); flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Jerry,
I had similar problems with lock-ups with my FLEX 5000A and a new PC;
however, after inst
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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jerry Flanders
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:02 AM
To: ger...@flex-radio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: supp...@flex-radio.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
1:02 AM
To: ger...@flex-radio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: supp...@flex-radio.com
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
Sure would be nice if we had a test suite of programs to completely
check out a problem computer, and permissible ratings for the various
functions tested.
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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker
(VA3MW)
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:05 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I thought a would share a few com
:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker
(VA3MW)
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:05 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I thought a would share a few comments, strengths and weaknesses. I have
spent the last week here in Portillo Chi
Mike, it seems to me that you are complaining about the radio because
the computer has faults. if you see the advantages of your 3000, you
might want to consider dedicating a computer specifically to it and
not use that computer for other purposes, just as you might have
purchased a speaker for
Thanks for the info and support guys.
Jerry
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From: "Allen Shuff"
To: "jerrywz"
Cc: "Michael Walker (VA3MW)" ;
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Fl
;
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I have the same problem with my Flex 5000A and Vista 64. It locks up all
the time. I have tried everything. Reinstall all SDR software. Reinstall
all the drivers, disable UAC disable internet connection even
h plenty of power. I give up. Putting it back in the box and
on the shelf with the other stuff that doesn't work like it should. More
money down the drain.
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From: "Michael Walker (VA3MW)"
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:05 AM
Subject: [Flexradio]
ck in the box and
on the shelf with the other stuff that doesn't work like it should. More
money down the drain.
- Original Message -
From: "Michael Walker (VA3MW)"
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:05 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Some initial comments
I thought
I thought a would share a few comments, strengths and weaknesses. I have
spent the last week here in Portillo Chile with my 3K. With limited
internet, I have had time to really focus on trying to get this to work and
work well.
When I could get the device working, I thought it was great and I
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