Those with sufficient desk space may want to consider one hardware alternative to the "problems" being discussed re VCOM:
For digital modes, I am now using two separate computers: One dedicated to running the SDR-1000 (only) and a second running the digital program. Only two audio cables and a null modem adapter was needed to set this up. I have full CAT control, etc. It was far easier than configuring VAC and VCOM. I have found this an ideal solution to the problems of program focus and VAC hiccups that I had when I first setup PowerSDR in the "popular" mode. I was able to get a relatively powerful computer for the SDR-1000 - a 2.8GHz dual core P4 by emachines for only $300 AR (typically 10% CPU utilization with PowerSDRV1.10 and J/O @ 96). The null modem adapter was a few bucks at Radio Shack and worked perfectly. Flex-5000C buyers will pay an extra $2000 for this same ease of configuration. You can have it now, and cheaper. Jerry W4UK _______________________________________________ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
