Robert - we use the Flex radios with Elecraft Transverters. Our wiring
diagrams are here:
http://www.stu2.net/wiki/index.php/VHF_Contests
For June, we plan to run Flex radios on 6M, 2M, 222 and 432. For
222/432, we're going to run a single 1500 and switch between
transverter/amp/preamp chains. I'm still working on the switching
details. W7CE I think is working on an RF switch, which uses the I2C port.
Last year, the 1500/XV432 combo worked well. I had to work around the CW
problem and an issue with the TX delay, but having the panadpater was
worth it. We were able to tail end several QSO's and catch a few rovers
we would have missed.
Our biggest hurdle remains operator training. If the guys don't know how
to run PowerSDR, then they spend more time figuring out errant mouse
clicks than they do operating. This causes some frustration. I think the
trade off will be apparent, once the panadapter helps the 6M op spot
those short openings. BTW, this is the same problem you have when ops
press the buttons on the more complicated radios. However, it's easier
to tell the guy - don't touch the buttons than it is - don't click the
mouse there. hi hi (I think a minimalist PowerSDR screen might be good.)
This year during the contests - we hope to try EME and perhaps some MS
using WSJT. I'm also confident some of these issues will be resolved
over time.
73's
Stu2
W7IY
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