HI,
I recently purchased a less than year old Flex 5000 that has the sub receiver
and ATU. Cost was about a $1000 less than new. Anyone who wants to get their
"feet wet" in SDR, I can recommend a used 5000 as a good place to start. Based
on my limited experiences thus far, the latest update of Power SDR using it
with the 5000 works FB for me. I haven't really found a reason to upgrade to a
6000, at least not based on the four slice receiver concept. The main/sub I
have in the 5000 seems adequate.
I am having quite a bit of fun experimenting with SDR, but I still don't quite
see it replacing my knobbed radios. Maybe as I use it more and utilize all of
the potential built into the Flex 5000, my preference will change. However,
SDR has not yet given me a desire to cease using my conventional rigs.
73, Jim/AB4D
-----Original Message-----
From: John Kramer <jkra...@iafrica.com>
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Radio <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Sent: Sat, May 18, 2013 11:24 am
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up
In my opinion this is a seriously bad move by Flex, if it is true. Not everyone
s interested in the 6000 series.
love my Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500, but if they are going to receive
ittle or no support due to
he 6000 getting the limelight, then my next move will NOT be to the Flex-6000
ut to a new Kenwood TS-990S
73
ohn, ZS5J
On 18 May 2013, at 5:02 PM, Jim Jannuzzo <jsqu...@msn.com> wrote:
> Discontinuing the 5000 makes a lot of sense. The 6500 has an ATU, Four slice
eceivers, and the best available hardware and software for $4,300. The 5000
ith an ATU and second RX was about $3,500, IIRC. With a price point that close
n two top-end radios, it's better to get the customer base and (especially)
upport resources into the 6500 - 6700.
But that's a heck of a way to announce a change in plans for the 5000.
Jim KJ2P
>
> Don,
>
> I have been with all the Flex people today for over an hour
> at the Dayton Himation today.
>
> I can assure you that there are no more 5000's. Not going to make
> ANY more. They will be keeping the 1500 and 3000. That is factual
> and you can take it to the bank.
>
> Good success.
>
> Matthew-KJ4TN
>
>
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