There a list of the programs I install on my FlexReady computers at the www.flexradiowiki.com site http://abrohamnealsw.on-rev.com/index.php?SoftwarePackagesToInstall
73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.abrohamnealsoftware.com (540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM, Jim Jannuzzo <jsqu...@msn.com> wrote: > Barry, > I know there are a dozen people who are champing at the bit to answer this, > but they're waiting for someone to start. > First of all, you can use the Flex without any other software if you want. > But the Flex lets you use other software to auto-control your SteppIR, send > really clean digital signals without audio cables or soundcards, and other > stuff. > > Your Steppir can be controlled by CAT commands from the Flex, through your > PC. Since the Flex can output CAT commands to only one COM or Parallel port > on your PC, you'll need the little program called DDUtil (Steve Nance's > gem). Go to the DDUTil wiki, and read up. (I know you know how to Google up > the address). One port from Flex can be split for use by by 5 programs > needing CAT commands, without cabling. Besides band control data, It has > other SteppIR functionality built in, like mute during SteppIR tuning. > > The way to get CAT commands from the Flex to your PC without cables is by > using "virtual serial ports". VSP Manager is a common favorite. I think > ComOcom is not being supported any longer. > > You'll also need "Virtual Audio Cables" or VAC 4.09, to get the audio to > and from the Flex to digital programs in your PC without a soundcard or > cables. It's about $30. And you can't use the demo version, or 4.10. > > HRD is a "full featured" radio control suite, including DM 780 to read and > send digital signals, and HRD logger. Many of the basic HRD radio control > functions are already performed by PowerSDR, and the added interaction > between PSDR and HRD results in some nasty PTT delays. Another Steve Nance > program called Mini-Deluxe, can be used to provide a very quick bridge > between PSDR, DM780/ the HRD logger. It's surprisingly simple, and allows > you to load only DM780 and the HRD logger, without the HRD radio control > software. Other digital programs are Fldigi and MixW, but DM780 is in > common use on PSK. > > Now everyone else can take their shot. > Jim KJ2P > > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Williams, Barry > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM > To: 'FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz' > Subject: [Flexradio] New Flex 5000A w/RX2-UTU > > > Good Morning, > > I have ordered a new Flex 5000A with the 2nd receiver and antenna tuner. I > have not been very active, but decided the capabilities and exposure to the > technology would be interesting. I have read the manual, the FAQs, watched > the videos and scoured through the knowledge base. My question is what > other software should I load and learn to use. It appears com0com, HRD and > D780 are often mentioned. > > The antennas are SteppIR, the amp is a much modified TL-922 which is seldom > used. I have a uHam interface to control the IC-7800, which contains the > K1EL keyer. > > Thanks for any advice! > > 73, > Barry > KD5VC > _______________________________________________ > 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/
