I think most of the questions have been answered on this thread so I will just add an update:
1. The FLEX-V/U module will completely fill the chassis so there is no more room for other internal options. 2. The design has been completely tested using SMA connected modules on the bench. 3. PCB layout is well under way. 4. We are planning to have production by year end. 5. We are taking pre-orders now. Regards, Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President FlexRadio Systems 13091 Pond Springs Rd. #250 Austin, TX 78729 Phone: 512-535-4713 www.flex-radio.com "Tune in excitement!" (TM) -----Original Message----- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of mcha...@theriver.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:48 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question Tim, If that fills up the box, any plans for an expansion chassis if Flex comes out with any more goodies? Mike --- telli...@itsco.com wrote: From: Tim Ellison <telli...@itsco.com> To: "mcha...@theriver.com" <mcha...@theriver.com>, Kevin Hobbs <ve...@cogeco.ca> CC: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" <flexradio@flex-radio.biz> Subject: RE: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:41:59 -0400 Yes. The RX2 installs below the heat sink on underneath the TRX board. Both the ATU and V/U-mod install on top of the heat sink above the PA. It will fill up the space in the chassis, but leave enough room for adequate cooling and air flow. -Tim -----Original Message----- From: mcha...@theriver.com [mailto:mcha...@theriver.com] Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:37 PM To: Kevin Hobbs Cc: Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question Tim, Is there room in the box for both the second receiver and the transverter, assuming that you already have the ATU installed? Thanks, Mike --- ve...@cogeco.ca wrote: From: "Kevin Hobbs" <ve...@cogeco.ca> To: "'Tim Ellison'" <telli...@itsco.com>, <flexradio@flex-radio.biz> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:47:18 -0400 Any update on timing / availability? -----Original Message----- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:32 PM To: Bob Tracy; 'Barry Jablonski'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question That is it, exactly. A power connector has to be added to the PA board for the 60 watt version. -Tim -----Original Message----- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bob Tracy Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:04 PM To: 'Barry Jablonski'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question Barry, The way I understand it, it is the power handling capability of the built-in connectors used by the VU. To get to 60 watts, separate power wiring must be added. Maybe someone from Flex will give a better explanation. 73, Bob K5KDN -----Original Message----- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Barry Jablonski Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 3:45 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 V/U upgrade module question I'm just curious about the '5000 transverter field upgrade. Why is the field upgrade limited to the 30W version and the 60W version requires a factory install? 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