Robert
I initially had some RF ingress issues, but I put ferrites on all audio
and power lines, as well as microphone cables. I have no issues now and
work the bands up to 70cm with no reports of any RF on my signal. I
have some external digital processors, BHI, that I use as well, so there
are lots of audio cables external to the Flex. I also use the Tokyo
Hy-power 2m amplifier without RF issues.
My main issue was with the fan noise of the VU5K, but I found by
carefully balancing the audio and using the DExp control that I could
keep the background noise out of my transmitted signal and I no longer
get audio reports asking about the noise in the background. Having the
panadapter when doing weak signal work is really nice, as these can be
so easily missed.
Terry
On 18/12/2012 17:02, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote:
I personally liked having the option of having transverters for the Flex. All
mode, VHF/UHF. Reading the reflector, these v/u units were not without problems.
I wonder what the percentage of the 5000a users use transverters. You are
right, also not wide banded also.
Maybe a question for the Flex edge group.
Myself, I am just trying to get rid of my RF ingress issues first before I add
any transverter or an amplifier for that matter. My Flex experience has
definately not been plug and play, but I did not expect it to be. I cannot use
my Flex above 40 meters still.
The support of the Flex staff and other Flexers has been great though.
73,
Robert
KB6QXM
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----- Reply message -----
From: "Jim Barber" <audio...@q.com>
To: "Robert Costa, KB6QXM" <kb6...@yahoo.com>
Cc: "H. Dave Meitzen" <dmeit...@tx.rr.com>, <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question
Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 1:44 pm
That question prompted me to look at the transverter port(s) and
software capabilities on the 5K, which both turned out to be quite adequate.
Unfortunately, no wide-range transverters exist, or if they do they're
hiding from me. I've considered modifying one of my vintage Yaesu units,
(which are segment-switched to cover the entirety of 2 meters at least)
but the local oscillators in those are impossible to net in close enough
for today's expectations.
So - yes, it remains a good question.
73,
Jim N7CXI
On 12/18/2012 1:25 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote:
Good question.
73,
Robert
KB6QXM
"Ham Radio Open Conversation"
Yahoo group owner/moderator
----- Reply message -----
From: "H. Dave Meitzen" <dmeit...@tx.rr.com>
To: <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question
Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 1:19 pm
What now is the recommended path to integrate 2M and 70CM operation into the
Flex5K?
Thanks
Dave AA9TT
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