Maybe it's only the earlier F5K's that are having problems. In any case, I echo Ken's comments. I continually get rave reviews on the quality of the F5K's audio. I don't doubt for a moment that Jeff, K6JCA and others are experiencing audio quality problems. Obviously, I can only speak from the comments I've received when using my 5K. The only audio problem I've encountered is when running digital voice using FDMDV. That problem is centered on the internal crappy computer sound card I'm using, which I'm still working to resolve. (I've yet to discover a good internal sound card. Maybe the new ASUS) Just hate to spend $200+ just to find that it doesn't work any better. In any case, comparing the F5K to my Orion II; the F5K (in every way) outperforms the OII. Don't misunderstand. The OII is a very fine transceiver and performs well but not as well as the F5K. I realize this is a subjective comment. The only area where I think the OII is slightly better is with the custom AGC performance. The bottom line to all this is; buy the F5K. You are missing the proverbial boat if you don't! One of the best thing about it is, it just keeps getting better!!
Kirk, K6KAR -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Danser Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:52 AM To: Flex Radio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Quality Help, please! Hello, I am one who usually sits back and watch things unfold and hope to learn from this reflector without making to many statements. Also I personally understand your concerns about any issues with the Flex5000. But I must say, if you are holding out because of a few issues that not everyone is having, you are also missing out on a terrific radio that I am very much enjoying and I am not having any of these issues. Keep in mind, I am sure Flex wants to stay in business and be able to continue this great cutting edge technology. In my opinion and I am just an average "Joe" if you will, and I am very please with the 5000 and with their great support. I have several HF rigs that are in the same price range and a bit higher, and I never have a desire to turn them on! I have had the Flex5000 from the first wave of radios and I have no thoughts of regrets. Enjoy! Ken K3YI PS: Buy the Radio! ----- Original Message ---- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:33:09 AM Subject: [Flexradio] TX Audio Quality Help, please! How much importance should be given to this topic you ask? I respect the fact that any audio topic these days can be very subjective and carries many different opinions. But before you cast this topic off to the unimportant bin consider this thought. I know several people who are holding off buying a 5k until this problem goes away. I might be one of them. So it must be important to those not willing to purchase.....and I would think equally important to those that want to sell them. **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) _______________________________________________ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
