[Flexradio] FS: Flex-1500 + FlexControl
My Flex-1500 and FlexControl are for sale. Both are in excellent condition and operate perfectly. They are available as a package for U.S. $635, which includes shipping by mail to the U.S. or Canada. They can also be purchased separately as follows: -- Flex-1500: U.S. $560 -- FlexControl: U.S. $75 Shipping by mail included as above. The Flex-1500 included the transceiver, power cable, USB cable and docs and PowerSDR on CD-ROM. Paypal accepted! Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 For Sale With Mars Flash
Mars flashed? Whaddat? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:49:41 AM, ric5 r...@earthlink.net wrote: I have owned this Flex 1500 for 5 years. Has been back to factory for upgrade, and Mars flashed. Unit has some wear on case from stacking. On a scale of 110 Its a 9 for sure. Unit has no problems I'm aware of. Used on digital modes mostly. Reason I'm selling I have a used 3000 now. Comes with power cord Flex factory box with home brew RJ45 to 8 pin Yaesu microphone adapter. Split shipping cost. $575.00 Flex 1500 Rick Kd4jrx r...@earthlink.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 For Sale With Mars Flash
A! Got it. Many thanks! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:07:38 PM, Edwin Marzan edwin_mar...@hotmail.com wrote: The unit's firmware was flashed to include the MARS frequencies. Out of the box the radio cannot transmit there. Requires proof to Flex and they will send the software to flash the radio. Eddie from the Bronx AB2VW Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:57:14 -0700 From: k.alexan...@rogers.com To: r...@earthlink.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 For Sale With Mars Flash Mars flashed? Whaddat? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:49:41 AM, ric5 r...@earthlink.net wrote: I have owned this Flex 1500 for 5 years. Has been back to factory for upgrade, and Mars flashed. Unit has some wear on case from stacking. On a scale of 110 Its a 9 for sure. Unit has no problems I'm aware of. Used on digital modes mostly. Reason I'm selling I have a used 3000 now. Comes with power cord Flex factory box with home brew RJ45 to 8 pin Yaesu microphone adapter. Split shipping cost. $575.00 Flex 1500 Rick Kd4jrx r...@earthlink.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 111, Issue 7
What an embarrassment to see that this is how we treat a fellow amateur asking for a little help! Belittling someone who can't or doesn't want to spend $100 on something, and who maybe just needs that one extra bit of information the get everything working takes crass behavior to new lows. It's the last thing I expected to see here, where assistance has always been generously offered to anyone in with a question 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2014-07-14 2:50 PM, Phil Cragg wrote: We could always start up a Travis fund... Phil G3UGK -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Jannuzzo Sent: 14 July 2014 19:25 To: Travis Burgess; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 111, Issue 7 C'mon, Travis- a hundred bucks ain't even a 50 foot length of good coax. An awful lot of non-techie, non-IT guys use Flexes all the time. If you need 'personal assistance' to use some of the advanced interfacing with third party software, you either have to be real nice, or pay for it. Jim KJ2P ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Firewire PCMCIA adapter
Just curious, what do people do who have laptops that don't have firewire, PCMCIA or ExpressCard ports? I'd be interested in a Flex-3000 but my laptop has only USB. I can't remember the last time I saw a laptop with anything but USB. I have seen Firewire-to-USB adapters for anything from 5 bucks and up. Are they any good at running a Flex-3000? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2014-07-08 7:41 PM, Les Keppie wrote: http://www.dynexproducts.com/products/computer-accessories/DX-ECFW.html I have used one of the above for the past 5 years with my F3K and it works just fine Les VK2DSG On Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:38:55 +1000, Ted Leonard w3vg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks, I would like to try some portable ops with my Flex 3000 and can use a PCMCIA card with Firewire but want to be sure to get a card that will work well with my Flex, anyone with experience in such? Thanks, Ted W3VG ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Black-ATTEN: TIM
These are everyday prices at our local Flex Radio dealer: www.radioworld.ca Those prices are in Canadian dollars too. Seems to me the exchange rate is favourable for U.S. Shoppers now too! I guess Flex isn't supposed to undercut their dealers, so their own sale prices don't seem like so much of a bargain. Ken On Nov 27, 2013, at 9:12 AM, hmattc...@juno.com hmattc...@juno.com wrote: Tim, You need to have a real special on Flex 1500 at $649.00 and the Flex 3000 at $1699.00. What say you Matthew-KJ4TN ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Black-ATTEN: TIM
Oh no! I thought those WERE the special prices! I'd better go take another look! Tnx! Ken On Nov 27, 2013, at 9:43 PM, Steve Sterling f...@sgsterling.com wrote: ??? Did you put in the special code and see the real price not the list price? On 11/27/2013 4:12 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: These are everyday prices at our local Flex Radio dealer: www.radioworld.ca Those prices are in Canadian dollars too. Seems to me the exchange rate is favourable for U.S. Shoppers now too! I guess Flex isn't supposed to undercut their dealers, so their own sale prices don't seem like so much of a bargain. Ken On Nov 27, 2013, at 9:12 AM, hmattc...@juno.com hmattc...@juno.com wrote: Tim, You need to have a real special on Flex 1500 at $649.00 and the Flex 3000 at $1699.00. What say you Matthew-KJ4TN ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [COMMERCIAL] Black Friday Discounts at Abroham Neal Computers
Neal, Where does one _*go *_to look over these great deals? There's no mention in your post to the list. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2013-11-20 8:01 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: I worked all day in refreshing all of the configurations of my computers as well as setting up my Black Friday discounts so I decided to unveil them tonight! Save up to $150 on the only computers built from the ground up for the ultimate performance with Flex radios! You get outstanding performance, due to carefully chosen components and over 4 years experience in tuning and tweaking SDR computers. The amateur radio programs you would like are already installed and configured, truly a purchase and play. You can also purchase remote support contracts where we will manage your configuration, install new software, help you through problems. Thank you for your prior business and we look forward to another year of outrageous performance. 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal LLC ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?
And I'd like to know what an ECO is 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 09/10/2013 2:41 PM, Jordan Arndt wrote: I'd like to know as well 73...Jordan VE6ZT - Original Message - From: Bill Bordy, NJ1H n...@comcast.net To: FlexRadio Reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:39 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 99, Issue 3
Hi Mike, That's disappointing because CWX was a real life-saver when I realized that I wasn't going to be able to send messages via N1MM Logger (and I left my paddle at home!). I wonder if the folks at Flex have heard of this? Guys? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; k.alexan...@rogers.com Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 4:04:24 AM Subject: Re: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 99, Issue 3 Hi Ken, CWX is extremely unreliable, I have seen all sorts of problems with it, even a complete cold boot of the PC! I've had the same problems as you with using the predefined messages, works great for a while then boom, goes off on one and often find I have to either restart PSDR or reboot the PC to fix it, this is with a Flex3000. For CW you will be much better off using an external programmable keyer, much more reliable. Best 73, Mike. M0AWS http://www.m0aws.co.uk/ On 04/07/13 18:00, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Message: 2 Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:38:40 -0400 From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Problem with CWX Message-ID: 51d4d220.4060...@rogers.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed A few days before Field Day I figured out how to get PSDR 2.6.4 and N1MM Logger to work together using VSP Manager. Some of you may recall the idiotic questions I posted here before I re-read the instructions! Anyway, I arrived at my Field Day site and set up my antennas, hooked up and fired up my 1500 and my computer. Nothing worked. When I checked VSP Manager I found that the virtual serial connections I'd created days before were all gone. I should be able to figure that one out myself...I guess there's a Save button I neglected to click after creating the virtual connections. No big deal; I told N1MM logger not to look to the radio for anything and then set up my messages in CWX and found it easy to use. With about an hour left in Field Day CWX choked. Clicking the button that sent my call produced a 1 second delay followed by a 1 second dash, a pause and another one second dash. I can't remember if it stopped after two dashes or if i stopped it myself. Seems to me I got the same result if I tried sending any of the other messages I'd programmed. It's strange to me why CWX would work reliably all weekend and then choke like this. One more thing, clicking the Keyboard button in CWX has never at any time enabled the keyboard. Any thoughts or suggestions? Many thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Problem with CWX
A few days before Field Day I figured out how to get PSDR 2.6.4 and N1MM Logger to work together using VSP Manager. Some of you may recall the idiotic questions I posted here before I re-read the instructions! Anyway, I arrived at my Field Day site and set up my antennas, hooked up and fired up my 1500 and my computer. Nothing worked. When I checked VSP Manager I found that the virtual serial connections I'd created days before were all gone. I should be able to figure that one out myself...I guess there's a Save button I neglected to click after creating the virtual connections. No big deal; I told N1MM logger not to look to the radio for anything and then set up my messages in CWX and found it easy to use. With about an hour left in Field Day CWX choked. Clicking the button that sent my call produced a 1 second delay followed by a 1 second dash, a pause and another one second dash. I can't remember if it stopped after two dashes or if i stopped it myself. Seems to me I got the same result if I tried sending any of the other messages I'd programmed. It's strange to me why CWX would work reliably all weekend and then choke like this. One more thing, clicking the Keyboard button in CWX has never at any time enabled the keyboard. Any thoughts or suggestions? Many thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier for 1500?
Hi Jim, You might consider the Hardrock 50. It's an amplifier kit with many modern features. It's designed by a ham who has won the ARRL's homebrew competition several times. http://www.hobbypcb.com/amateur-radio/amateur-radio/hardrock-50-hf-power-amp-kit.html The page I referred you to says they are not yet available, pending FCC certification. However the website's HOME page says they are taking orders. I think it has also received favourable reviews on eHam.net 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2013-06-21 5:18 PM, J. Ed Rington wrote: I'm wanting to get an amplifier to boost my 1500's output to 100 watts or so. I'm looking at the Ten-tec 418 and the newly announced Elecraft KXPA100. So my questions are: 1) Which should I get? Are there others that I should consider? 2) How do I 'key' the 1500 and the amplifier to transmit together? I'd like to press the PTT on the 1500's mike, and have the 1500 key the amp. 3) If you have experience with the 1500 and the Ten-tec 418, how do you connect them together to transmit? And are you happy with them together? Thanks, Jim ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates?
I think you hinted at the answer to your own question; no matter how often Flex uses the word estimated, proposed or expected when it comes to shipping dates, people will consider those dates to be carved in stone and they will become irate if those dates aren't met. I understand Flex's need to generate excitement and pre-orders as early as they can, but considering the amount of dissatisfaction it can generate, if I ran Flex I'd be tempted not say a word about a new product until it was field tested and I had enough of them in stock to fulfill orders the day the product is announced. Elecraft plays the same game for the same reason and I see the same frustration developing after early product announcements are made. All this aside, the frustration of waiting for a new Flex radio really is trivial compared to being on a waiting list for a new liver. I hope that particular wait goes quickly for you! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Gordon P. Howell, Jr. g...@wa4rts.net To: FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:22:07 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates? I've been looking at all the comments from people, some saying their radios are going to ship, others just wondering if they ever will. I fall into the second category. I had hoped my 6700 would be here in time for FD, but in looking at the order numbers received so far, I am at least 150 away, despite having gotten on the signature list on May 22, 2012. My number is 3790. Perhaps Tim or one of the Flex folks could comment on why there cannot be some sort of listing, perhaps by by invoice number, or perhaps just noting that the next XXX radios that SHOULD ship by XX date and note that the list is subject to change. I am not asking for anything set in concrete just an estimate so I might make arrangements to be at home when Matt calls. Or perhaps the notification method is backwards, send me an email so that I don't have to be sitting on the keyboard at just the right time to get notified. I CAN call you back. Or, with your email confirmation I can call the credit card company and make the necessary arrangements on receipt. I don't want to sound like I am throwing any rocks at Flex, I am a fully committed user with 1500, 3000, and 5000 radios in my shack. Flex is a unique company in this day and age and I have been impressed both with the engineering and the customer service. I can understand the difficulty in ramping up a new production item, however I think FlexRadio needs to be a bit more sensitive to those of use who are still waiting and have been for more than a year. Without the loyal customer base that they have, sales would not be so great, so please, guys, take a little time to give many of us a rough idea of when we might expect to get excited. Perhaps that is too much to ask with everything else going on in Texas, but it sure would be nice to have a firmer idea when the tunnel will end. I know you are concerned that such a list would cause people to get even more riled up when you didn't make a proposed date, but I think that just saying what I have noted above would be somewhat comforting and not likely to generate a storm of calls and emails over and above what you are already getting. This wait process is at least as bad as the other one that I am in the middle of -- a call from the University of Virginia Transplant Center notifying me that they have a liver for me and get my backside moving North -- NOW! Still waiting on that one too… Thanks for listening Tim, Greg, Gerald, Matt and all the rest. Geep WA4RTS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Setting up Flex-1500/VSPManager/N1MM
Hi folks, I'm getting ready to use my Flex -1500 in a contest for the first time, and that means getting it to work with N1MM Logger. I have PSDR 2.6.4 running along with VSP Manager and N1MM and am following the instructions I found at http://flexradiowiki.abrohamnealsoftware.com/mw/index.php?title=N1MM. I can't believe I've already hit a brick wall on the very first step (well, step 1.2). Step 1.2.1 says to select COM18 in the PSDR CAT Control setup. Can't do it. Next to Port the pull down says None. Clicking on it gets you more of the same; None. VSP Manager says there are no Hardware serial ports, which considering the computer has no serial port connections kinda makes sense. On the other hand it sounds unusual. The computer does have three USB 3.0 ports. The instructions aren't asking me to create COM18. It sounds like it's supposed to be there already, but it isn't. Like I said, dead in the water on step 1. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Setting up Flex-1500/VSPManager/N1MM
Oh boy! It's right there: 4. You have installed a virtual serial port program and configured COM7/COM17 and COM8/COM18... How embarassing! Please disregard! On 2013-06-16 2:32 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi folks, I'm getting ready to use my Flex -1500 in a contest for the first time, and that means getting it to work with N1MM Logger. I have PSDR 2.6.4 running along with VSP Manager and N1MM and am following the instructions I found at http://flexradiowiki.abrohamnealsoftware.com/mw/index.php?title=N1MM. I can't believe I've already hit a brick wall on the very first step (well, step 1.2). Step 1.2.1 says to select COM18 in the PSDR CAT Control setup. Can't do it. Next to Port the pull down says None. Clicking on it gets you more of the same; None. VSP Manager says there are no Hardware serial ports, which considering the computer has no serial port connections kinda makes sense. On the other hand it sounds unusual. The computer does have three USB 3.0 ports. The instructions aren't asking me to create COM18. It sounds like it's supposed to be there already, but it isn't. Like I said, dead in the water on step 1. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The Dirty Little Secret of Firmware
My only hope is that Flex continues to produce affordable transceivers and not just megabuck rigs that are totally beyond my reach. Game-changers are nice for those who can afford them, but if Flex can't offer something for $2000 or less, then I have no choice but to look elsewhere. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS Sent from my iPad On 2013-05-20, at 1:17 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: The demise of the 5000 points out a reality that I hope the folks at Flex will latch onto quickly. Namely, that just because something can be firmware or software updated, that doesn't mean that it has a longer shelf life than a traditional consumer product. I'm in the market now for a new radio, as my Icom 746 Pro is aging. I'd really love to purchase a 100 watt version of an SDR, and the Flex 3000 WOULD be on my list, but it's getting long in the tooth. How long before it's parts become an issue--and it's no longer made? And following this to it's logical conclusion, how long will Flex be able to continue supporting legacy models like the 5000, 1000, and others within the software? At some point, it becomes an unbearable challenge. Stop advertising that you'll have a new radio every time new software comes out, and instead, let SDR's compete side-by-side on their own considerable merits. Just heard Alinco is coming out with a 100 watt SDR next year. How long before Icom, Yaesu, and Kenwood begin to offer SDR models too? Just wish it was now. -- -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf 6M VUCC #1712 AMSAT #38965 Grid Bandits #222 Southeastern VHF Society Central States VHF Society Life Member Six Club #2484 Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz Light ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Eham review - K1EL VLF Converter and its Use with FlexRadios
Hi Terry, There are sixteen longwave broadcast frequencies between 153 kHz and 279 kHz, spaced 9 kHz apart (except for 177 and 183, which have remained on some older layout). Several of the stations are reasonably strong here in Ontario (I'm in Newmarket) but less so than most shortwave broadcasters. All stations broadcast in their local languages, so you'll only find English on 198 kHz (BBC) and 252 kHz (Ireland). When conditions are good and quiet (low K-Index) then the band wil open up a little and you can hear multiple stations on each frequency and weaker stations from eastern Europe and Russia fading in. In addition to broadcasters there are Navtex weather broadcasts to shipping on 518 kHz, and DGPS (differential GPS) stations that support shipping navigation. There are time stations on 60 kHz and 77 kHz and naval communications in encrypted digital modes down even lower. I have had good luck with my Flex-1500 and a 500 kHz lowpass filter I built to keep the mediumwave broadcasters out. I use a 6 ft diameter active loop antenna, which provides good reception. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Terry Maurice ve3...@execulink.com To: Lee Mushel herbe...@centurytel.net Cc: vtnn...@comcast.net; Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:20:40 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Eham review - K1EL VLF Converter and its Use with FlexRadios Interesting, comments on the K1EL converter and its use with the Flex radios. A question for those who have listened on the VLF bands. Is there much in the way of activity there, other than beacons? I know that these frequencies are used in Europe for commercial broadcasting, but are these signals receivable in North America other than in coastal areas? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks Terry On 09/03/2013 14:46, Lee Mushel wrote: Zack, I certainly wish I had known about the K1EL a few years ago when I first applied for membership in the MF Experimental Group. I had one of the first Flex5000As and I thought that with a resource like that plus virtually unlimited space for an antenna that I would be able to make a contribution to this effort. And I hurriedly put up a 1,500 ft. beverage and assembled a 12 ft. dia. loop as well. As is indicated in the review you mention, I slowly and painfully learned about things like lack of sensitivity at low frequencies of the 5000A and what broadcast band images were along with the nature of filters and a lot of other stuff as well! I had put together K1ELs keyer but somehow had managed to miss the existence of his converter! I do hope that your posting will save a lot of fellows the pain I went through since 500 kHz surely isn't anything like 80 meters! 73 Lee K9WRU WD2XSH-32 - Original Message - From: vtnn...@comcast.net To: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 12:45 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Eham review - K1EL VLF Converter and its Use with FlexRadios Found an interesting review by K0OD about using the K1EL systems VLF converter with a Flex-5000. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5541 K1EL http://www.k1el.com/ 73 Zack N8FNR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- *VE3XTM* EN93un May the propagation be with you. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter
The following link takes you to a review of the Jackson Harbor VLF converter, complete with a discussion of lowpass filtering: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/jackson_harbor_press_vlf_converter.htm 73 - Ken From: Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 1:37:53 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter Please folks, the Heros VLF converter is vastly more sophisticated than the lower priced units with limited filtering from Palomar (which I own) or Jackson Harbor or the others. The Heros is very fairly priced. Still, most of us will NOT benefit from the Heros unless we're in an area of very high RF density. My $89 Palomar works great with my 5000. Here are details on the impressive Heros VLF converter: http://herostechnology.co.uk/pdf/VLF_LF_Converter_brochure_web.pdf Regarding the Heros preselector: that's another waste for almost all U.S. hams. But maybe a nice addition if you live in rf-noisy downtown London. Jeff K0OD ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros
The front end of the 5K isn't an issue if you are using a receive converter. The front end of the converter is what you have to be concerned about, specifically, it would be best if the converter had it's own low pass filter to prevent overload from local mediumwave stations. The converter output is in the 3.5 to 4 MHz or the 4 to 4.5 MHz bands...where the 5K has it's own filters. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2013-01-13 8:49 PM, Bob Kay wrote: I too have considered their VLF converter, but after experiencing the rather broad front end of the 5K in that part of the spectrum, I'm cautiously not expecting too much. I contacted Heros and they admitted that you might have issues if you live in areas near broadcast stations. On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Nige, Outstanding video on the Heros pre-selector. Look forward to your next installment of having the pre-selector track the Flex. Interested in testing other Heros products like their VLF/LF converter. You have sold me on the desire to have the Heros pre-selector. Now I need to see how well their LF converter works. I like their product selection. A bit pricey, but it looks very well made and well engineered. Wish their products had a US dealer. Thank you again for the video. Not too long as you mentioned. I thought your video was very informative and well made. Cheers 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Nige G7CNF g7cnf.n...@gmail.com javascript:; To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz javascript:; Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros Date: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 12:37 pm I did promise a while back that I'd put a video up for it or at least in my case the Heros SCR Preselector-CAT. Since I use one with a Flex-5K I can vouch that if you're using tuned antennas there really shouldn't be a need for one. If however you are using nonresonant antennas or in proximity to a transmitting station then you might be surprised at the improvements that can be had. With the greatest of respect to Tim's comment I don't consider Taiwan's Premier radio station to be very close to me in the UK however it is the station which causes me the greatest problem! Or at least it did until I got the Heros Preselector. And just to be clear, the incoming, coaxial cable has two line isolators so there is negligible RF getting back into the shack (Tested with spectrum analyser and current probe). I have just managed to put the video up tonight and it can be found at http://youtu.be/yeA8yyiK0X4 73's Nige. Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=subject:%22Re%3A+%5BFlexradio%5D+2nd+request-Heros%22 Robert Costa, KB6QXM http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=from:%22Robert+Costa%2C+KB6QXM%22 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:25:26 -0800 http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=date:20121228 Tim, Thank you. As I own a 5000a and thanks to your answer, I guess that it is one accessory I do not need for my ham shack. Thank you. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com javascript:; To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz javascript:; Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 1:53 pm It is very useful if you have a lot of near by strong signal interference causing intermod mixing on the ham bands. It is more useful on the FLEX-1500 and FLEX-3000 as they do not have individual ham band filtering like the FLEX-5000 does. Tim Ellison On 12/28/2012 2:07 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Has anyone used the HEROS pre-selector with their Flex? If so, how was the receive performance changed? Worth the money? 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz javascript:; http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz javascript:; http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz javascript:; http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz javascript
Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros
A Google search for longwave converter will turn up many sites selling converters. Many of them are far less expensive than the Heroes converter and have received good reviews. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2013-01-13 10:37 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Bob, The VLF converter would probably work well with a pre-selector designed for LF/VLF. Unfortunately, I do not know of ANY commercial LF/VLF available. Considering that we have new spectrum in LF now, I would think that this would be a good opportunity for someone to make a package for LF to allow their rigs to operate on those frequencies. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Bob Kay wa2...@gmail.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com Cc: Nige G7CNF g7cnf.n...@gmail.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros Date: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 5:49 pm I too have considered their VLF converter, but after experiencing the rather broad front end of the 5K in that part of the spectrum, I'm cautiously not expecting too much. I contacted Heros and they admitted that you might have issues if you live in areas near broadcast stations. On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Nige, Outstanding video on the Heros pre-selector. Look forward to your next installment of having the pre-selector track the Flex. Interested in testing other Heros products like their VLF/LF converter. You have sold me on the desire to have the Heros pre-selector. Now I need to see how well their LF converter works. I like their product selection. A bit pricey, but it looks very well made and well engineered. Wish their products had a US dealer. Thank you again for the video. Not too long as you mentioned. I thought your video was very informative and well made. Cheers 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Nige G7CNF g7cnf.n...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros Date: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 12:37 pm I did promise a while back that I'd put a video up for it or at least in my case the Heros SCR Preselector-CAT. Since I use one with a Flex-5K I can vouch that if you're using tuned antennas there really shouldn't be a need for one. If however you are using nonresonant antennas or in proximity to a transmitting station then you might be surprised at the improvements that can be had. With the greatest of respect to Tim's comment I don't consider Taiwan's Premier radio station to be very close to me in the UK however it is the station which causes me the greatest problem! Or at least it did until I got the Heros Preselector. And just to be clear, the incoming, coaxial cable has two line isolators so there is negligible RF getting back into the shack (Tested with spectrum analyser and current probe). I have just managed to put the video up tonight and it can be found at http://youtu.be/yeA8yyiK0X4 73's Nige. Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=subject:%22Re%3A+%5BFlexradio%5D+2nd+request-Heros%22 Robert Costa, KB6QXM http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=from:%22Robert+Costa%2C+KB6QXM%22Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:25:26 -0800 http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio@flex-radio.bizq=date:20121228 Tim, Thank you. As I own a 5000a and thanks to your answer, I guess that it is one accessory I do not need for my ham shack. Thank you. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 1:53 pm It is very useful if you have a lot of near by strong signal interference causing intermod mixing on the ham bands. It is more useful on the FLEX-1500 and FLEX-3000 as they do not have individual ham band filtering like the FLEX-5000 does. Tim Ellison On 12/28/2012 2:07 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Has anyone used the HEROS pre-selector with their Flex? If so, how was the receive performance changed? Worth the money? 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage:http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives:http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:http
Re: [Flexradio] Flex and Mayan Doomsday
I dunno Steve. Doomsday seems like a pretty absolute thing to me. I don't think we're in for a Doomsday Lite! QRM and QRN levels will drop pretty drastically but your window of opportunity for some good DX will be pretty small. And don't expect any QSLs!! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: W6SDM Steve dd.maricopa...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 1:11:30 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Flex and Mayan Doomsday I am prepared. I withdrew all of the money from my bank accounts and 401K. I took out the biggest mortgage they would give me on the house. I used that to buy Flex radios, car batteries, and have the garage converted into a giant Faraday cage. Now, when this is all over, I hope someone else made it so that we can still have CW contests. -- Steve Miller w6sdm.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Power SDR on a Mac
Firewire isn't an issue for me because I'm using USB to control my 1500. Everything went fine with the Boot Camp and Windows 7 installation except Windows doesn't see my wireless mouse. No problem when I boot to Mountain Lion. 73 - Ken From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:01:56 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Power SDR on a Mac On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Carsten Esch carsten.e...@appello.dewrote: ... the Mac mini has FireWire 800 ... So you need to get a 1394b (800) to 1394a (400) cable. I have used the Mac Mini with the Flex radios without any problems. In fact, they are a good match. You can set the Mini right on top of the 5000 or 3000 and get a really short bonding cable between them to greatly reduce the possibility of RFI problems. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] PowerSDR on a Mac?
I'm planning on upgrading my computer and getting a Mac Mini (2.5 GHz quad core i7, 16 gig RAM). Does anyone have any experience running PowerSDR with Parallels or Fusion 5 on a Mac? While we're on the subject; is anyone running PowerSDR under Windows 8? Any gotchas there too? Many thanks! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR on a Mac?
Thanks for the replies guys! I neglected to mention I have a Flex 1500 so I would be using a USB port, not Firewire. Any problems with Parallels or Fusion using USB ports? Thanks again and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 11/11/2012 3:41 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: I'm planning on upgrading my computer and getting a Mac Mini (2.5 GHz quad core i7, 16 gig RAM). Does anyone have any experience running PowerSDR with Parallels or Fusion 5 on a Mac? While we're on the subject; is anyone running PowerSDR under Windows 8? Any gotchas there too? Many thanks! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New SDR
Maybe 2.4? That would be nice! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net To: 'Ronald Arrowood' ab...@bellsouth.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, September 1, 2012 1:49:33 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New SDR The current version is 2.3.5 so a version 4 at this time would be a real stretch! Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-bounces@flex- radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ronald Arrowood Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 10:32 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] New SDR Just came from the Shelby Hamfest, saw a 3000 running I believe new SDR Software, version 4? Could not get close enough to see too good. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500/Amplifier
Hi Roger, I've been planning on getting a small amp for my 1500 and have been wondering the same thing. The article referenced below may help a bit, although it doesn't appear to offer any solutions on what to do when the transceiver isn't equipped with an ALC jack. http://www.eham.net/articles/10183 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: ROGER SCHMITT rogschm...@yahoo.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 2:52:57 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 1500/Amplifier Have a small amp that I want to use on the 1500 but do not see any ALC output to connect to the Amp, however since the oiutput is only 5 watts, is this a problem? I intend to connect the PTT circuit to the amp for on/off control. Thanks for your help. KY4RS rogschm...@yahoo.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500: USB isolation required?
Thanks Tim, You saved me 75 bucks! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 20/08/2012 10:09 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: Ken, The FLEX-1500 was specifically engineered to mitigate RF and noise on the USB connection; the RF and USB are physically separated as much as possible, we use common mode ferrite chokes on the USB interface to remove any RF signals riding in on the USB cable and the USB cable supplied with the FLEX-1500 has a full metal shield around the RX and TX wire pairs whereas most USB cables do not. The only thing getting through the USB connector is the USB signals themselves. What little USB noise there is, is more likely generated by the USB chip (clock) inside the 1500 and is not in any of the ham bands, rather than stuff coming in via the cable, so signal quality is unlikely to improve with the additional cable treatments like galvanic isolation. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 8/19/2012 6:37 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: I see that Heros Technology sells a USB Galvanic Digital Isolator for SDR radios. It provides isolation in the USB connection between the computer and the transceiver and prevents computer noise from entering the 1500. So, a few questions: 1. Do we know if the Flex-1500 already has this kind of protection built in? 2. Has anyone on the list found noise on their 1500 that they determined was entering through the USB port? Thanks for any advice! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex-1500: USB isolation required?
I see that Heros Technology sells a USB Galvanic Digital Isolator for SDR radios. It provides isolation in the USB connection between the computer and the transceiver and prevents computer noise from entering the 1500. So, a few questions: 1. Do we know if the Flex-1500 already has this kind of protection built in? 2. Has anyone on the list found noise on their 1500 that they determined was entering through the USB port? Thanks for any advice! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Newbie with some Questions
Hi Martin, One of the main differences between a Flex 1500 and the 3000 or 5000 is that the 1500 communicates with your computer via a USB cable. The 3000/5000 both use Firewire, and they can be particular about which Firewire chipset is used. As far as putting a load on the computer is concerned I don't know if a Flex 1500 + PowerSDR software will put less of a load on the computer than a 3000/5000. There are people here who will know this and hopefully they will jump in soon. I would try it on the computer you have, but be prepared to upgrade your computer to something more powerful. Someone already recommended a quad core machine. That's what I did; it's sound advice. You can use PowerSDR in Demo mode by downloading and installing it. When you run it without a Flex transceiver connected it will see this and open a window that lets you run it in Demo mode. I haven't tried this myself, but the capability is there. Using RTTY should be no different than using PSK-31 or other digital modes. The RTTY software will generate the tones and they'll be sent to the Flex as an audio input, just the same as PSK. It's all audio as far as the transceiver is concerned. I can't speak to the CW latency issues, except to say that I hear it gets better with improvements in the software, and that the best way to send CW with no latency problems is to use an external keyer. There are several amplifier options that will give you 100W output. Unfortunately, those website links are on another computer and I'm currently at work. I'll see if I can get them to you later. I hope the rest of this helps! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Martin Bluhm w8ak...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 10:00:03 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Newbie with some Questions Good Morning, I recently had to part with my radio and decided that this was a good time to bring my station into the 21st century. I have a couple questions, so please bear with me. At the moment, I'm leaning toward the Flex 1500. Reasoning: my computers are old (Dell 530 and a couple of HP (with serial ports)). All the computers are running XP SP3. I looked at the 3000; but that would necessitate purchasing a new computer. etc. I'm not sure I'm ready to jump that far into the pool. Question 1: I'm primarily a rtty contester/dx person. I've been through the videos/faqs etc; however, I see no mention of anybody utilizing rtty on sdr. PSK yes, rtty no. Along this line, I also do cw. Reading the eham reviews, I noted a latency in cw operations. Some of the posts (reviews) were older, I was wondering if the latency problem has been resolved in the newer versions of PowerSDR. Comments? Also on the eham reviews, one poster mentioned that there was a demo version of PowerSDR available for people to become familar with it. I cannot find it. Is it still available? Question 2: I have a Ameritron ALS 600 amp available. I turned my present radio (IC735 backup) down to 5 watts and ran it into the amp. I got 45 - 50 watts out of the amp which I figgered was about normal. I would be interested in a 100 watt amp to put behind the 1500. Are such animals available? A 100 watts will do me just fine. Basically, that is my first of many questions. I'm hitting the web site for answers to most of them and the videos are a great help. Any recommendations, etc are more than welcome to a new kid on the block. Thanks and 73 Marty W8AKS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Query to the user group
Cool idea Mike, even though I only have a vertical, which is always pointed in the right (or wrong) direction! How about an option to read and average the wind direction off a wind vane mounted on the tower and sever the tie to the internet? Just thinking out loud here... 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Michael Walker va...@portcredit.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:23:52 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Query to the user group All I'm commissioning a friend of mine to right some rotor automation that would read the Weather Underground data for my weather station and then once every 20 minutes or so, ensure the beam was headed in the 'right' direction if the wind was greater than 20kph (15mph) as an example. Would anyone else be interested in this? It would run on windows and would have to take over the rotor RS232 port while it is running. Its very simple goal would be to keep the antenna pointed correctly if you were away for an extended period of time. Right now, we are going to running it on an Idiom press controller. Or, has someone already done this? Sorry, a little off topic for the Flex, but to stay on topic, I did get WSPR just humming along. Mike va3mw ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Query to the user group
I think I'd want it to do that every time I entered the shack, regardless of the weather! 73 - Ken, VE3HLS From: Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 2:35:49 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Query to the user group .Or to make me a margarita and cheeseburger on a warm calm sunny day. And/or an option to park the antenna and then activate external relays to lower a telescoping tower if the average wind speed exceeds, say, 30 (or x) MPH? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] FS: Flex-1500 + FlexControl
Hi folks, I'm looking to upgrade, so my new Flex-1500 and FlexControl are going up for sale! The Flex -1500 is a few weeks old; the FlexControl, less than a week. $700 for the pair and I will pay to ship anywhere in North America (outside N.A. contact me to discuss). Please contact me off the list. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] My FlexControl Doesn't
Just picked up my new FlexControl at the local dealer after a wait of several weeks. I plugged it in and watched the drivers install and now all it does is sit there with all three light lit. Nothing works. I did install DDutil and some virtual serial port software, which I don't need at the moment, and rebooted the computer and plugged the FlexControl back in. Still nothing. The Auto-Detect box in the FlexControl Settings window is checked. I don't see anything in any of the PowerSDR Setup tabs that has to do with the FlexControl. This is too simple and yet it doesn't work, which means I'm going to look foolish again when I get it going. I can live with that if someone can steer me in the right direction. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] FlexControl - it works now!
Step 1 in the Quick Start Guide says to install PowerSDR. I assumed that was for a new install, and that this wasn't necessary if it was already installed. I see now that existing versions of PowerSDR must be uninstalled and then reinstalled. That seems like a kludge way of doing things? What's the harm in having FlexControl drivers and capability already there with any installation so all one has to do is plug the FlexControl in and go? I mean, if you have to uninstall and reinstall then why is the FlexControl menu even displayed if the FlexControl option wasn't selected during installation? It's deceiving. How about adding a note to the Quick Start Guide saying that previous PSDR installations must be uninstalled and re-installed so that FlexControl capability becomes available? Anyway, I apologise for my cranky tone, and I do thank everyone for the assistance. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexControl - it works now!
Sorry you feel that way Jim. If somebody at Flex Radio sees my comments and views them in a constructive way then maybe things will get a little better. If they view them the way you do then we all lose. I'm not trying to save the world; I just think it's better to identify things that don't make sense to me than keep quiet about them. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Jim Cox jcox...@bellsouth.net To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Sent: Friday, March 2, 2012 9:53:19 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexControl - it works now! Gripe, Gripe -Original Message- From: Ken Alexander Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 8:45 PM To: Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] FlexControl - it works now! Step 1 in the Quick Start Guide says to install PowerSDR. I assumed that was for a new install, and that this wasn't necessary if it was already installed. I see now that existing versions of PowerSDR must be uninstalled and then reinstalled. That seems like a kludge way of doing things? What's the harm in having FlexControl drivers and capability already there with any installation so all one has to do is plug the FlexControl in and go? I mean, if you have to uninstall and reinstall then why is the FlexControl menu even displayed if the FlexControl option wasn't selected during installation? It's deceiving. How about adding a note to the Quick Start Guide saying that previous PSDR installations must be uninstalled and re-installed so that FlexControl capability becomes available? Anyway, I apologise for my cranky tone, and I do thank everyone for the assistance. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Direct Conversion White Paper
I tried downloading the white paper, and several other documents on that page and all I get is the following: Server Error in '/' Application. Validation of viewstate MAC failed. If this application is hosted by a Web Farm or cluster, ensure that machineKey configuration specifies the same validationKey and validation algorithm. AutoGenerate cannot be used in a cluster. Plus a page or so of code, as if I'm supposed to debug it myself. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: GARY HUBER glhu...@msn.com To: FlexRadio Reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:01:32 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Direct Conversion White Paper After reading through the latest White Paper at http://support.flexradio.com/Downloads.aspx?fr=1 and setting the AGC-T of my FLEX-1500 at the noise threshold or slightly below it and with the AGC in Fast are there any other settings that can be changed to improve the readability of a signal which is “in the noise” when the noise floor is at –115 dBm and external noise has been reduced through antenna selection or noise cancellation (180 degree reversal). Are there any recommendations for changes on the DSP; Options, Image Rejection. or AGC/ALC tab or the Audio; Primary tab to improve the received audio? The computer running PSDR is an AMD Phenom II 970 Quad-Core running at 3.5 GHz with 8 GB RAM and with a Sound Blaster audio adapter. 73 ES DX, Gary -- AB9M ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Direct Conversion White Paper
A...fixed it! I re-started my browser and went back to the downloads page. Problem gone! Never mind! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: GARY HUBER glhu...@msn.com; FlexRadio Reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:24:31 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Direct Conversion White Paper I tried downloading the white paper, and several other documents on that page and all I get is the following: Server Error in '/' Application. Validation of viewstate MAC failed. If this application is hosted by a Web Farm or cluster, ensure that machineKey configuration specifies the same validationKey and validation algorithm. AutoGenerate cannot be used in a cluster. Plus a page or so of code, as if I'm supposed to debug it myself. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: GARY HUBER glhu...@msn.com To: FlexRadio Reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:01:32 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Direct Conversion White Paper After reading through the latest White Paper at http://support.flexradio.com/Downloads.aspx?fr=1 and setting the AGC-T of my FLEX-1500 at the noise threshold or slightly below it and with the AGC in Fast are there any other settings that can be changed to improve the readability of a signal which is “in the noise” when the noise floor is at –115 dBm and external noise has been reduced through antenna selection or noise cancellation (180 degree reversal). Are there any recommendations for changes on the DSP; Options, Image Rejection. or AGC/ALC tab or the Audio; Primary tab to improve the received audio? The computer running PSDR is an AMD Phenom II 970 Quad-Core running at 3.5 GHz with 8 GB RAM and with a Sound Blaster audio adapter. 73 ES DX, Gary -- AB9M ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC
Thanks Tim. Will do. 73, Ken VE3HLS From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 1:59:00 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VAC Make sure PowerSDR and your digital mode programs are not running when you try to add VAC cables. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 2/27/2012 1:22 PM, Bill Tynan wrote: Ken Alexander wrote: I know this isn't a VAC support forum, but everyone seems to use it so here goes. I purchased a copy of VAC last week. Uninstalled my demo version and installed the full version. I'm going through How to Set Up VAC 4.x in the Flex Knowledge Centre, and my copy of VAC shows one cable that currently exists. The instructions say that to create a second cable I go to the Drive Parameters area in the VAC Control Panel, change 1 to 2 in the Cables box, click Set and Click Restart. I change 1 to 2 and click Set and get the following message: Cannot change device property (0/5 - Access is denied). Then VAC quits and I have to restart it. I don't even understand what that error message means! Can someone explain in words I can understand what's happening here? I've tried the VAC Help but I find it so full of jargon I don't understand it makes me dizzy, which, admittedly is pretty easy! :-) No other software is currently running, including PSDR. Any help would be appreciated. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS The full (purchased) version of VAC tells you to remove all previous versions of VAC that might be on the computer. Since you had the demo version, you had a version of VAC on your computer. I had the same problem. I went to Windows Control Panel and Add and Remove Programs and removed the trial version of VAC. That apparently didn't do it. There were some verstages of VAC still in the computer preventing the purchased version from installing. Apparently, you have to use one of the programs that totally uninstalls not the Window one. The one I have is Revo. It's a free download. If that doesn't work, I have a VE friend who helped me, but I don't want to put out his name or call without has premission. So, if you still have problems, let me know and I will contact him to see if he would be willing to help you. Good luck. 73, Bill Tynan, W3XO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Help with VAC
I know this isn't a VAC support forum, but everyone seems to use it so here goes. I purchased a copy of VAC last week. Uninstalled my demo version and installed the full version. I'm going through How to Set Up VAC 4.x in the Flex Knowledge Centre, and my copy of VAC shows one cable that currently exists. The instructions say that to create a second cable I go to the Drive Parameters area in the VAC Control Panel, change 1 to 2 in the Cables box, click Set and Click Restart. I change 1 to 2 and click Set and get the following message: Cannot change device property (0/5 - Access is denied). Then VAC quits and I have to restart it. I don't even understand what that error message means! Can someone explain in words I can understand what's happening here? I've tried the VAC Help but I find it so full of jargon I don't understand it makes me dizzy, which, admittedly is pretty easy! :-) No other software is currently running, including PSDR. Any help would be appreciated. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP and antennamodels
I can only speak from the experiences I have with my 1500 and my previous general coverage receiver, which was an AOR AR-7030+. I used the 7030 many times with beverages from 500 to 1500 ft long and have only used the 1500 with lowpass filter and a Wellbrook wideband active loop. In my brief experience with the Flex 1500 + lowpass filter + loop combination I'd have to say that it compares very favourably favourably with my 7030 and a beverage as far as being able to hear things goes. There's no comparison when it comes to filters and noise blankers; the Flex wins hands down! This doesn't seem to apply to other Flex models, so I guess I'm just lucky. I think the up converter is probably the superior solution for 3000s and 5000s but I think a lowpass filter will serve me nicely, 73, Ken VE3HLS From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: Chuck Oapos;Neal cdon...@comcast.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:33:07 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP and antennamodels It is good to see many hams working on this project. As I agree that filtering can eliminate most or all of the images below 1.8 mhz. My only concern is the sensitivity at those frequencies. I am wondering if a up converter would be the best solution. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Chuck Oapos;Neal cdon...@comcast.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP and antennamodels Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 12:12 pm Here is what I've done with excellent results for the 600+ meter band. I have two Clifton Labs filters, one is the BCB reject filter mentioned below and a second custom low pass filter I had made by Clifton La bs with a 3 dB corner at 85 0 KHz. This second filter allows my Flex 5000A to cover the low end of the BCB with no images, down to 500 KHz from about 850 KHZ where the images appear to start up pretty badly. As noted by Jordan, the BCB band reject filter still allows stuff from above the BCB to to get in and produce lots of false signals below 500 KHz. I can hear 160M amateur signals there with the BCB reject filter in. When I run both the 830KHz low pass filter and the BCB reject filter in series, ALL the false signals and images go away. Nothing left but actual signals from 500 KHz down to about 250 KHz where images from below 500 KHz begin to start up. I think another low pass filter at around 275 KHz would allow reception down lower yet. With all these filters, I think a down converter is probably best in the end. Chuck K1KW - Original Message - From: Jordan outposte...@shaw.ca To: Lloyd Berg N9LB lloydb...@charter.net, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:42:31 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP andantennamodels I have a Jack Smith customized and swept NDB/Navtex BCB reject filter with the following attenuation specs within the BCB: 770khz -83.127dB 910khz -84.85dB 960khz -83.467dB I have the sweeps for the curious When inline, the display above 550khz shows next to nothing, but once you tune below 500khz there are still 'false' signals everywhere, although not as strong as without the filter. Like this, I can hear WWVB quite well, but cannot rely on the signals that appear on the display to be real. It takes a further tunable preselector to clear most but not all of the rest of the 'ghosts', and that only works over a 20-30khz bandwidth at a time. Personally, a good upconverter to one of the ham bands that have BPfiltering @ 50ohms impedance at the input would be a better solution. YMMV...73...Jordan VE6ZT - Original Message - From: Lloyd Berg N9LB lloydb...@charter.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:19 PM Subject: [Flexradio] 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP and antennamodels I have a 500 KHz low pass filter on the way from Clifton Labs. I will test 600-630 meter receive capability with the FLEX-5000 and FLEX-1500. I'll give the group a report once I've had a chance to install it and run some tests. Also, Ralph, W5JGV - WD2XSH/7, has run the numbers on how much power you will need in order to generate 1 watt effective radiated power. ( A 50' vertical, no top loading, will need 102 watts of transmitter output to generate 1W effective radiated power ). Check out the numbers here: http://500kc.com/600_M_Vert_Ant_Chart.htm 73 Lloyd - N9LB ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base:
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
Hi All, I'm not sure what kind of parameters you'd like to be able to adjust Brian. I think that if you put a good filter at the antenna jack and get rid of the AM broadcasters then your Flex can easily do the rest. I have already built a lowpass filter that cleans the longwave band of any AM broadcast interference. A bandpass filter is more difficult to do; it's not as forgiving of variations in component values so trimmer capacitors would have to be added to get it set up correctly, which makes it more expensive to build. It seems to me one only benefits from a bandpass filter if one lives in parts of the world where Loran-C is still operating, or where the longwave broadcast band is still active, i.e., not North America. Otherwise, the lowpass filter lets you hear EVERYTHING below 500 kHz. Anyway, I'm building a few lowpass filters as soon as I get the rest of the components I need; one for me and one for a list member I've been corresponding with who is going to give me some feedback. I'll be glad to make more if they work out well. The bandpass filter too, but that'll take a little longer. 73 - Ken, VE3HLS From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Cc: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 kp...@cfmilazzo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:48:24 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Brian, Yes I agree about your assessment on the preselector, but who is going to take the time to design, test and market the preselector. We could talk all day what it should be in theory, but until someone takes the time to take their theory and make it a viable product all we have is what if 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com Cc: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 kp...@cfmilazzo.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 9:35 am On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 8:47 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com wrote: What I want to see is someone design a tuneable preselector with many adjustable parameters. Anyone up to the task. I will even build your website to market it. Signal levels tend to be pretty strong unless using a small loop antenna, and then you need a preamp. No reason that the small, multi-turn, receiving loop antenna cannot itself be made tunable, followed by a preamp and a second tuned stage that is gang-tuned with the loop. (If Q is low enough the loop can be tuned with lumped constants.) But if one wants the preselector to be independent of the loop, I would use a link or tapped input to the first LC network, loosely-coupled to a FET gain stage, followed by a second, identical LC network, followed by a FET buffer to match a 50-ohm feedline to the RX. Just thinking aloud here. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
My mistake, I directed my comment about parameters to Brian, when I should have directed them to Robert. Sorry for any confusion. 73 - Ken From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com; Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Cc: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 kp...@cfmilazzo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:33:35 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Hi All, I'm not sure what kind of parameters you'd like to be able to adjust Brian. I think that if you put a good filter at the antenna jack and get rid of the AM broadcasters then your Flex can easily do the rest. I have already built a lowpass filter that cleans the longwave band of any AM broadcast interference. A bandpass filter is more difficult to do; it's not as forgiving of variations in component values so trimmer capacitors would have to be added to get it set up correctly, which makes it more expensive to build. It seems to me one only benefits from a bandpass filter if one lives in parts of the world where Loran-C is still operating, or where the longwave broadcast band is still active, i.e., not North America. Otherwise, the lowpass filter lets you hear EVERYTHING below 500 kHz. Anyway, I'm building a few lowpass filters as soon as I get the rest of the components I need; one for me and one for a list member I've been corresponding with who is going to give me some feedback. I'll be glad to make more if they work out well. The bandpass filter too, but that'll take a little longer. 73 - Ken, VE3HLS From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Cc: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 kp...@cfmilazzo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:48:24 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Brian, Yes I agree about your assessment on the preselector, but who is going to take the time to design, test and market the preselector. We could talk all day what it should be in theory, but until someone takes the time to take their theory and make it a viable product all we have is what if 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com Cc: Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 kp...@cfmilazzo.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 9:35 am On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 8:47 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com wrote: What I want to see is someone design a tuneable preselector with many adjustable parameters. Anyone up to the task. I will even build your website to market it. Signal levels tend to be pretty strong unless using a small loop antenna, and then you need a preamp. No reason that the small, multi-turn, receiving loop antenna cannot itself be made tunable, followed by a preamp and a second tuned stage that is gang-tuned with the loop. (If Q is low enough the loop can be tuned with lumped constants.) But if one wants the preselector to be independent of the loop, I would use a link or tapped input to the first LC network, loosely-coupled to a FET gain stage, followed by a second, identical LC network, followed by a FET buffer to match a 50-ohm feedline to the RX. Just thinking aloud here. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
I'm surprised the Flex-5000 is so deaf. My 1500 receives perfectly well down to about 480 something kilohertz, then the bandpass filter clicks out and all heck breaks loose. Lots of room to hear most of the 600m band. I guess there's something different in the hardware...well, there's a ton different in the hardware! I built a simple lowpass filter that opens the longwave band up right down to 100 kHz. It probably works down further but there's not much down that far that can be decoded with one's own ears. Don't sell longwave short. I see a new bumper sticker in there somewhere! :-) 73, Ken VE3HLS From: Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 10:02:51 AM Subject: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX My Flex-5000 is utterly deaf below the U.S. AM broadcast band. Can't even pick up local airport Non-Directional Beacons. But I do some longwave listening with my old Kenwood TS-850/HF vertical and often hear European AM broadcast stations in the 150-200 kHz range even from my QTH in Missouri. Radio France Inter can often be heard from local sunset until sunrise in Europe on 162 kKHz. The BBC station on 198 kHz is almost as loud. It's easy to assume that these signals are spurs from local AM stations but they make the very long trip using immense power, often above a megawatt. Even very low power 600-meter ham beacons around 500 kHz can be heard over most of the U.S. Don't sell longwave short. Jeff K0OD ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
Hi Jeff, I bought the Flex-1500 to use mainly as a mediumwave DXing receiver. The fact that it transmits is a bonus. Our local ham dealer said he has sold many 1500s to SWLs. As a DXing receiver it's $250 cheaper than the SDR competition and does the job very well. The 3000 and 5000 have even better receiver specs, but then you're paying for a lot more equipment than an SWL needs. I've never heard much in the 137 kHz allocation but have already logged a few stations on 600m, which interests me greatly. I'll be keeping an eye on the band from now on. 73 - Ken From: Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net To: 'Ken Alexander' k.alexan...@rogers.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:41:48 AM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX Ken, I was likewise surprised by your statement about successfully using the Flex-1500 to receive 600 meter ham beacons. I’ve read Flex discussion boards for several years. To the very limited degree that users comment on the lowfer receive performance of Flex radios, posts have always suggested the 3000 and 5000 are worthless below the BCB (and perhaps not great even on the AM BCB). I wonder what’s so different about the 1500 in that regard. I agree with KB6QXM that the upcoming allocation should once again “Spark” [his term] ham interest in lowfer radio so we “Don’t Sell Longwave Short.” Jeff K0OD From:Ken Alexander [mailto:k.alexan...@rogers.com] Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:32 AM To: Jeff Singer; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX I'm surprised the Flex-5000 is so deaf. My 1500 receives perfectly well down to about 480 something kilohertz, then the bandpass filter clicks out and all heck breaks loose. Lots of room to hear most of the 600m band. I guess there's something different in the hardware...well, there's a ton different in the hardware! I built a simple lowpass filter that opens the longwave band up right down to 100 kHz. It probably works down further but there's not much down that far that can be decoded with one's own ears. Don't sell longwave short. I see a new bumper sticker in there somewhere! :-) 73, Ken VE3HLS From:Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 10:02:51 AM Subject: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX My Flex-5000 is utterly deaf below the U.S. AM broadcast band. Can't even pick uplocal airport Non-Directional Beacons. But I do some longwave listening with my old Kenwood TS-850/HF vertical and often hear European AM broadcast stations in the 150-200 kHz range even from my QTH inMissouri. Radio France Inter can often be heard from local sunset until sunrise in Europe on 162 kHz. The BBC station on 198 kHz is almost as loud. It's easy to assume that these signals are spurs from local AM stations but they make the very long trip using immense power, often above a megawatt. Evenvery low power 600-meter ham beacons around 500 kHz can be heard over most of the U.S. Don't sell longwave short. Jeff K0OD ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
I just checked on my 1500 and what I notice is that when I change frequency from 481 kHz to 480kHz whatever filter is currently in the front end is removed/bypassed because and the receiver front end is wide open to everything from mediumwave stations to hams participating in the ARRL DX contest this weekend. It becomes a total mess. I designed a lowpass filter that rolls off at 400 kHz. I chose 400 kHz because then there's sufficient attenuation at the lower mediumwave band. If I designed it to roll off at 500 kHz then some strong locals on 530 and 590 would bleed through. One or two people have asked me to share the design I came up with. I'm happy to do that and as soon as I put it in readable form I'll let everybody know and they can roll their own. 73 - Ken From: Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net To: Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net; 'Ken Alexander' k.alexan...@rogers.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:58:40 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX At 11:41 AM 2/19/2012, Jeff Singer wrote: Ken, I was likewise surprised by your statement about successfully using the Flex-1500 to receive 600 meter ham beacons. I've read Flex discussion boards for several years. To the very limited degree that users comment on the lowfer receive performance of Flex radios, posts have always suggested the 3000 and 5000 are worthless below the BCB (and perhaps not great even on the AM BCB). I wonder what's so different about the 1500 in that regard. Flex has similar frequency coverage specs for all radios, but mentions that additional preselectors or filters are required below 1.8 MHz, even for the 1500. I remember reading that the 5000 has a superior set of filters, so it may appear deader below 1.8 MHz than the other radios. http://www.flexradio.com/Products.aspx?topic=SDR_Feature_Matrix#notes Seems to me this is an opportunity for a third party kitter/manufacturer to supply an outboard preamp+filter product. Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
One other thing that would be nice is to have an option to bypass the built-in front-end filters thus allowing selection of an external filter. It's not an option, but that's what my 1500 does right out of the box. The front end filters (appear to) cut out when I tune down from 481 kHz. All is well on 481. It's a total mess on 480 kHz and below. 73 - Ken From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Cc: Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net; Jeff Singer jsin...@i1.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:03:52 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com wrote: I just checked on my 1500 and what I notice is that when I change frequency from 481 kHz to 480kHz whatever filter is currently in the front end is removed/bypassed because and the receiver front end is wide open to everything from mediumwave stations to hams participating in the ARRL DX contest this weekend. It becomes a total mess. I designed a lowpass filter that rolls off at 400 kHz. I chose 400 kHz because then there's sufficient attenuation at the lower mediumwave band. If I designed it to roll off at 500 kHz then some strong locals on 530 and 590 would bleed through. One or two people have asked me to share the design I came up with. I'm happy to do that and as soon as I put it in readable form I'll let everybody know and they can roll their own. You might also want to consider a sharp, two stage, tunable, LC bandpass filter. We are only talking about a band that is 7kHz wide. I would think that a lowpass filter would be difficult to make and a simple tunable bandpass preselector would work better. One other thing that would be nice is to have an option to bypass the built-in front-end filters thus allowing selection of an external filter. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - Technical Info
I took my Flex-1500 down and found a few stations in the new band tonight! First was WE2XGR/1 on 506.3 with a CW beacon. He was 579 and would have been an easy QSO. Of course, there's currently no QRM! He's located in FN42hi and I'm in FN04gc. I also heard what sounded like someone calling CQ in JT65x. Can't tell what mode for sure because I don't have WSJT installed on this computer yet. He was on 497.5 kHz and had a strong signal. Luckily the 600m band is above where the front end filter on my 1500 cuts out so I'm able to listen here without any trouble. Antenna is a Wellbrook Loop sitting on the ground and currently leaning against my landlord's garden shed. I'll be setting it up on a TV antenna tripod (on the ground) with a rotor this weekend. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 16/02/2012 1:32 PM, Lloyd Berg N9LB wrote: All, While the 1 watt to 5 watt power seems small, it really isn't because the specification is Effective Radiated Power. An efficient dipole antenna at this frequency would be about 1000 feet long, a 1/4 wave vertical would be over 500 feet tall. If you are running a 60 foot vertical ( requiring a huge matching network ), your efficiency would only be a few percent, therefore your transmitter power output would be somewhere around 100 watts. That is still very low communications power, but quite suitable for CW and some digital modes over 100's of miles - maybe more. I plan to gear up for it and be ready to go on the first day operation becomes legal. Yes I'll be using my FLEX-5000. Transmitting will probably require some form of low frequency transverter. Receiving might just require filtering and possibly a pre-amp. I'm looking forward to exploring a whole new band! 73 Lloyd - N9LB Message: 3 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:55:14 -0800 From: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com To: Stephen Victor victo...@yahoo.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band Message-ID: 648839.89845...@smtp217.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 1 watt maximum EIRP. Big deal. Not too exciting news. I am glad to hear that we have some Medium Frequency spectrum, but 1 watt output and the size of the antenna is almost not worth the effort. The requirements remind me of the lowfer band (160-190 khz) limitations. This is almost part 15 output. How about giving back the lower portion of the 220 band. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio HQ Telephone outage today
Were all of you working a huge pileup or something? :-) 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Greg Jurrens g...@flexradio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:20:33 PM Subject: [Flexradio] FlexRadio HQ Telephone outage today FlexRadio Family: I wanted to let you know that our office experienced significant telephone outages during the day today. If you called and didn't reach us, we apologize! Please try us again in the morning. 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner
Thanks Tim, I did that and it looks much better. 73 - Ken From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10:54:38 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner All you have to do is change the DDS IF in Setup to a lower value than the default of 9kHz. For the FLEX-1500, 4.5 kHz works well. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 2/7/2012 10:14 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: I think that is just the way flex radios are, the display is not centered if you want the entire bandwidth. One reason I sold my 3000 and use the sdr-iq, 200 KHz and its centered. I did not use the transmitter part much Brett N2DTS - Original Message - From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner Thanks Tim, The manual's not very clear on this. I need to read it a few more times. Hope I can bug you with another question: The problem I'm having is that the red line on the panadapter screen that indicates the tuned frequency is not in the centre of the 36 kHz wide display. It's about 9 kHz down from the upper limit and I can't see how to move it. As a result, the Pan slider lets me move very little in one direction and much more in the other. The Center button does nothing at 0.5x zoom. How does one center the red line into the center of the 36 kHz display? Many thanks! Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:57:11 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner Those controls on the front panel are only for recording and playing back audio over the air, not for archiving purposes (recording and playing back later). Use the Wave menu option to record and play back audio through PowerSDR. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 2/7/2012 7:47 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi Everyone, I took the plunge on the weekend and bough a Flex-1500 and have been enjoying the experience a lot. Although I'm a ham I plan to use my 1500 mostly for Mediumwave and Longwave DXing, and for that it seems like it should work nicely. I do have a question though... I have tried recording using the buttons on the front panel and my 1500 recordes OK, I can go to the appropriate folder and see the file with the correct date and time stamp. However, I can't play it back through PowerSDR.. The receiver just keeps on playing. I clicked on the Start button, thinking I had to stop receiving in order to play back a file but that didn't help. There are only 2 buttons on the front panel so this must be really easy, but so far no luck! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage
Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner
...and if moving 9 kHz can fix everything then why not? 73 - Ken From: Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 11:08:36 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner What is a few kHz among friends, most of us are not perfectly balanced anyway. All you have to do is change the DDS IF in Setup to a lower value than the default of 9kHz. For the FLEX-1500, 4.5 kHz works well. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner
Hi Everyone, I took the plunge on the weekend and bough a Flex-1500 and have been enjoying the experience a lot. Although I'm a ham I plan to use my 1500 mostly for Mediumwave and Longwave DXing, and for that it seems like it should work nicely. I do have a question though... I have tried recording using the buttons on the front panel and my 1500 recordes OK, I can go to the appropriate folder and see the file with the correct date and time stamp. However, I can't play it back through PowerSDR.. The receiver just keeps on playing. I clicked on the Start button, thinking I had to stop receiving in order to play back a file but that didn't help. There are only 2 buttons on the front panel so this must be really easy, but so far no luck! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner
Thanks Tim, The manual's not very clear on this. I need to read it a few more times. Hope I can bug you with another question: The problem I'm having is that the red line on the panadapter screen that indicates the tuned frequency is not in the centre of the 36 kHz wide display. It's about 9 kHz down from the upper limit and I can't see how to move it. As a result, the Pan slider lets me move very little in one direction and much more in the other. The Center button does nothing at 0.5x zoom. How does one center the red line into the center of the 36 kHz display? Many thanks! Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:57:11 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner Those controls on the front panel are only for recording and playing back audio over the air, not for archiving purposes (recording and playing back later). Use the Wave menu option to record and play back audio through PowerSDR. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 2/7/2012 7:47 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi Everyone, I took the plunge on the weekend and bough a Flex-1500 and have been enjoying the experience a lot. Although I'm a ham I plan to use my 1500 mostly for Mediumwave and Longwave DXing, and for that it seems like it should work nicely. I do have a question though... I have tried recording using the buttons on the front panel and my 1500 recordes OK, I can go to the appropriate folder and see the file with the correct date and time stamp. However, I can't play it back through PowerSDR.. The receiver just keeps on playing. I clicked on the Start button, thinking I had to stop receiving in order to play back a file but that didn't help. There are only 2 buttons on the front panel so this must be really easy, but so far no luck! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner
Thanks Dudley, I'm not sure what all of that means, but I'll give it a try! 73 - Ken From: FlexRadio Support, Dudley Hurry supp...@flex-radio.com To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Cc: t...@flexradio.com t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:54:33 PM Subject: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner Ken, You can correct.for the offset by changing the IF in the DDS box in Setup menu = General = HW Config tab. Select Expert , then you change from the default of 9khz, to something smaller, but higher than your normal RX passband, try 5000 first. You can go down to 0. But this will effect AM and FM modes. 73, Dudley On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com wrote: Thanks Tim, The manual's not very clear on this. I need to read it a few more times. Hope I can bug you with another question: The problem I'm having is that the red line on the panadapter screen that indicates the tuned frequency is not in the centre of the 36 kHz wide display. It's about 9 kHz down from the upper limit and I can't see how to move it. As a result, the Pan slider lets me move very little in one direction and much more in the other. The Center button does nothing at 0.5x zoom. How does one center the red line into the center of the 36 kHz display? Many thanks! Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:57:11 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Flex-1500 Owner Those controls on the front panel are only for recording and playing back audio over the air, not for archiving purposes (recording and playing back later). Use the Wave menu option to record and play back audio through PowerSDR. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 2/7/2012 7:47 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi Everyone, I took the plunge on the weekend and bough a Flex-1500 and have been enjoying the experience a lot. Although I'm a ham I plan to use my 1500 mostly for Mediumwave and Longwave DXing, and for that it seems like it should work nicely. I do have a question though... I have tried recording using the buttons on the front panel and my 1500 recordes OK, I can go to the appropriate folder and see the file with the correct date and time stamp. However, I can't play it back through PowerSDR.. The receiver just keeps on playing. I clicked on the Start button, thinking I had to stop receiving in order to play back a file but that didn't help. There are only 2 buttons on the front panel so this must be really easy, but so far no luck! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Ken Alexander VE3HLS ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 535-4713, Option 2 Email: supp...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com Chat FlexRadio Systems™ 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Tune In Excitement™ PowerSDR™ is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
