Sure. You can use XVTRs with the FLEX-3000. The first 2 rows are dedicated to the FLEX-5000 VU module, but all the others are available.
Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Sytems On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Ronald G. Parsons <w5...@w5rkn.com> wrote: > Is it possible to use one or two transverters with the FLEX-3000? The XVTR > menu seems disabled due to no UHF/VHF module. I've searched the wiki and KC > but nothing found. > > Ron W5RKN > > -----Original Message----- From: Bill Bordy, NJ1H > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 11:02 PM > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 transverter satellite operation option. > > > Call me frugal. I bought a Microwave Modules 70cm transverter for $80 at > the local hamfest and a 2M Janel Laboratories downconverter for $2, yes, > two dollars. They both work fine with my Flex-5000A . I operate the mode > B satellites with them and my Flex-5000. I do have GASFET preamps in > front of both of them. They perform frequency tracking with SatPC32. The > PowerSDR XVTRs setup panel handles the frequency translation math. I > also had a chance to buy a 2M Microwave Modules transverter for $150, > but I passed. I regret that and should have bought it. The point is, the > Flex-5000 is an excellent satellite radio with external transceiver > modules. I also have a FT-736R that I operated satellite for years with, > and I prefer the Flex-5000 with the transverter/converter setup. > > Being able to see the whole satellite passband, call CQ, monitor your CQ > frequency and look for other signals in the downlink passband at the > same time is really slick. Consider the transverter route to get on > satellites if the VU5K operation isn't viable. > > 73, > Bill > NJ1H > > > On 6/1/2012 7:04 PM, Craig Gagner wrote: > >> And so the shift begins ... I doubt I will be purchasing one of the new >> 6000 >> series as it doesn't do 70cm and it took me a long time to get a 5000, the >> prices quoted are way out of my reach. Maybe Flex can come up with a new >> design stand alone 2m 70cm rig for satellite work. No way I could justify >> $1400 for a module on a 5000 especially since its basically obsolete with >> the latest news posted. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: flexradio-bounces@flex-radio.**biz<flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz> >> [mailto:flexradio-bounces@**flex-radio.biz<flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz>] >> On Behalf Of Terry Maurice >> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 4:37 PM >> To: Greg Jurrens >> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VU5K End of Production Notice >> >> Sorry to hear that you are discontinuing this module. I recently >> upgraded my Flex 5000A with the VU5K and this announcement leaves me >> wondering if future versions of PowerSDR will continue to support the >> module. >> >> Additionally, there are a few things about the present software that are >> not fully integrated with the VU5K module, such as showing that it is >> connected to Antenna 1 for TX when it is on its own independent antenna. >> Also, an antenna software bypass loop for the VU5K module would allow >> the use of a preamplifier to be used with the VU5K. Is that possible or >> does it need separate relays? >> >> Terry >> >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/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/<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<http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz> > Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/<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<http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz> > Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/<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/
