Given the power output of the Flex 5000A with the VU5K option the only
thing it is capable of doing is driving a linear amp. Even at that, it
is not all that stable at very low power output levels, so be careful
just what kind of linear you might choose to drive with the Flex.
Don't make the mistake that I did and try to operate the Flex 5000A with
VU5K installed to drive a 2m or a 70cm transverter. Having been quite
unhappy with the 2m performance of my Flex with the VU5K installed, I
purchased a German Kuhne 2m transverter to connect to my Flex 5000.
With the way the VU5K is configured into the Flex 5000, it cannot be
done, as the VU5K implementation does not allow either an additional 2m
or 70cm transverter to be operational with the Flex. If you do not have
the VU5K option then you could use the Flex with any number of 2m or
70cm transverters. This to me is a very serious design flaw and along
with the low power output and noisy fan are some of the many reasons
they are no longer offering the VU5K option.
Terry
On 11/08/2012 15:08, Jerry Coufal wrote:
I have the same problem. As I understand the low RF power output of the Flex
5000A VU module is a known defect associated with trouble ticket DE725 / SW
Defect #703.
Jerry
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[Flexradio] Flex 5000 VU module
toddp12
Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:18:12 -0700
I just purchased a 5000a with VU module, on 144 mhz FM output is 42watts
this
is into a dummy load with Bird Meter, on SSB output only 15-20 watts. Anyone
else had this problem? Thanks Todd
N4QWZ
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