Thanks so much for the comments. I have no doubt regarding the fun I will have with my NIB Flex 5000A. I’m building a S—t hot PC for it in anticipation of a very excellent operating environment. I have a Heil Pro40 on back order for it. I have a Hy-Gain Hy-Tower on back order for a month for it. I just received the “recommended” Bose speakers for it and the new power supply. I will be installing the antenna on top of a 36X71 metal barn which will serve as counterpoise. Won’t be using the cubic yard of reinforced concrete.
I am committed to being in Eastern New Mexico for the annular eclipse photo-op of May 20 (plus Carlsbad caverns etc) but when I return I will be fabricating the weldment to adapt the antenna mount to the roof truss. Lots of work going into this station setup and I selected Flex above all others thinking I was probably getting the best or close to it. I can afford the best, once but just once. Hence my comments about not being thrilled to contemplate being obsolete before I power up. Still, all things considered, I will have some fun you betcha. I have been mostly inactive for nearly 12 years, just sporadic vhf/uhf mobile. I was blissfully unaware of SDR until I studied for the extra class exam a couple months ago. Now as a retired computer scientist with a masters degree in software engineering I am fascinated with the SDR concept and should have plenty to do to keep me off the streets, out of bars, and away from strange women while exploring the new toy. I hope to meet up with you fellow Flexers on the low bands before too long. Oh, and one other thing... I have dealt with lots of technical procurement from lots of vendors and as small companies go I have never dealt with one that had a more consistent across the board level of motivation for customer service, product knowledge, and general pleasure to talk to in sales, support, and service. Flex ROCKS! Patrick AF5CK _______________________________________________ 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/
