Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice

2014-06-12 Thread Jerry Falletta
The one I ordered through Amazon is showing a delivery time of approximately one week from tomorrow. Other distributors have them at a similar price and each lists several of the 40A (#1692) in stock. Maybe, with all this discussion, there will be a "run" on them. :) Hobbyking would not process m

Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: Power Supply Advice

2014-06-12 Thread Jerry Falletta
I hope so (as I have one on order; should arrive in a week or so). :) On Jun 12, 2014 11:19 AM, "Tim Ellison, W4TME" wrote: > > These are nice supplies. > > Tim Ellison, W4TME > > > On 6/12/2014 10:48 AM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: >> >> I don't understand the rationale for feeding a $2500-$7500

Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice

2014-06-09 Thread Jerry Falletta
Same here... 25 years on the same Astron 35M, and still going, and going, and going... :) On Jun 9, 2014 7:06 PM, "Neal Campbell" wrote: > I use Astron 35s at my shack, never had one to fail. > > 73 > > Neal Campbell > Abroham Neal LLC > > > > > On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Douglas Hubbs wrot

Re: [Flexradio] Can't post in community. Says sign in to post I AM signed in!!

2014-02-28 Thread Jerry Falletta
Do you have a different computer available from which to log in? How about a different browser on the first computer? The reason I mention this is because I was recently told of a friend's laptop that would not allow her to log into anything with Internet Exploder 11, even after clearing cookies, t

Re: [Flexradio] A Test

2014-02-13 Thread Jerry Falletta
Congrats! You will love it. :) On Feb 12, 2014 9:17 PM, "Dave Movius" wrote: > Yep, Grreg. We're all human. 6700 due here tomorrow!! Yea!! > > Davve, W7IWW > > > On Feb 12, 2014, at 6:24 PM, Greg Jurrens wrote: > > > > Ooops... > > > > That's ok Nail, we all mess up on this channel! > > > > Hi

Re: [Flexradio] Used 3000 availability

2014-01-31 Thread Jerry Falletta
Usually they show up in the $1400 - $1500.00 range. I just saw one on QRZ.com . On Jan 31, 2014 7:02 AM, "Randy Pence" wrote: > Hello > > I am thinking of purchasing a used 3000 with what it came with and > packaging. Does anything ever show up in the 1,200 price range. > > Thanks, Randy/n4jzy >

Re: [Flexradio] Bad Fire Wire Cable?

2014-01-14 Thread Jerry Falletta
While I never experienced that with the FW cable that came with my (former) 5000A, I have heard of several such cases. On Jan 14, 2014 7:49 PM, "TM" wrote: > Anyone else ever experience having a Fire Wire cable suddenly cause major > issues with PSDR? My system has been running solidly for the l

Re: [Flexradio] S Meter minimum

2014-01-06 Thread Jerry Falletta
Is that a standard or metric Phillips head? On Jan 6, 2014 2:42 PM, "hmattc...@juno.com" wrote: > > Is it a phillips head are straight screw? > > Thanks for your good humor. > > Matthew-KJ4TN > ___ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.

Re: [Flexradio] Tuner Question for Flex-5000

2013-12-15 Thread Jerry Falletta
I second the Palstar. If you are able to find a nice AT-Auto at a decent price, go for it. Don Kessler supports them now. On Dec 15, 2013 10:01 PM, "Paul" wrote: > > I use an external tuner. I had very limited success with LDG tuners (I > tried > two of them) Take a look at the Palstar HF-AUTO. W

Re: [Flexradio] Setting up digital modes problem

2013-10-23 Thread Jerry Falletta
The "spike" every several seconds may be due to the Trial Version... it is a means of reminding users of that version to buy the paid version. For the money, VAC is a good deal. On Oct 23, 2013 8:53 PM, "John" wrote: > Hello > > Flex 3000 > Power SDR 2.6.4 > PC. Windows 8 (64 bit) > VAC 4.12 tria

Re: [Flexradio] Expansion on previous question.

2013-09-18 Thread Jerry Falletta
Where's the "Like" button for that post? Dave just stated what most Flex users know from experience; Flex is a top notch company and they support their products better than most companies. Before my 6700, I had a loaded 5000A; it was an amazing radio that just keeps getting better. On Sep 18, 2013

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 and 100 Watt amplifier for sale:correction.

2013-09-03 Thread Jerry Falletta
Looking at the ad several times, I can see it either way, although my first impression was (unbelievable as it seemed) also $500.00 for both items. That would have qualified a 'such a deal'. As quite often, it's all in the punctuation. Reminds me of some seemingly abnormal ECG strips... look at the

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 support

2013-08-27 Thread Jerry Falletta
But... but... it was on the Internet ;) Seriously, considering the excellent reputation Flex has earned over the years for excellent customer service, I will bet they will continue to do so for a long time. :) On Aug 27, 2013 4:21 PM, "Jon Hall" wrote: > Hi, > > I saw this ad on QRZ. > > > http:

Re: [Flexradio] Owners Manual

2013-05-24 Thread Jerry Falletta
Fair? Heck, that is excellent! :) On May 24, 2013 5:43 PM, "Neal Campbell" wrote: > Jon, > > To be fair, the list item was created in 2008 but was updated in 2012 and > there are cards currently available on that list. > > 73 > Neal Campbell > Abroham Neal LLC > > HUGE DAYTON CELEBRATION SALE!! >

Re: [Flexradio] Noise Level Problem 5000A/'LDG600Pro2 Autotuner

2013-05-03 Thread Jerry Falletta
When out of Joy, try Dawn. ;) Seriously, there has to be a new source of that noise in or near your house/station. I have seen trickle chargers, battery tenders, wall warts, etc. that caused horrendous noise. I personally found a wall wart on the old router that went bad (it was >6 years old) and

Re: [Flexradio] Distortion on my signal. Wave File Link

2013-03-01 Thread Jerry Falletta
Same here... although my speaker is probably less than great. Try checking into the Flex net on Sunday on 14.329 mHz, and there may be some help from those who can listen directly over the air. On Mar 1, 2013 11:24 PM, "Mike WA8BXN" wrote: > I listened to the video a few times and did not hear

Re: [Flexradio] Heads up on Astron Power supplies

2012-10-27 Thread Jerry Falletta
Same here - mine is ~25 years old and no problems (not even any issues). It runs as designed... almost constantly. On Oct 27, 2012 12:40 AM, "Ernest Garcia" wrote: > > I have similar clanking noise . However, it does not happen every time. > I bought mine used and it is dated in the 1980's or th

Re: [Flexradio] Well, rats!

2012-10-08 Thread Jerry Falletta
While eager to receive my 6700, I am willing to be among the last of that first group. ;) On Oct 8, 2012 12:43 PM, "Ernest Garcia" wrote: > > No comment necessary on this nonsenses! > > > > Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 08:31:48 -0700 > > From: k1...@yahoo.com > > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > > Subject

Re: [Flexradio] FS: Flex 5000A (loaded) - Sold and Shipped

2012-07-30 Thread Jerry Falletta
> > [Flexradio] FS: Flex 5000A (loaded) > > Jerry Falletta > Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:19:49 -0700 > > For Sale: Flex 5000A with AutoTuner, VHF/UHF, RX2, and FireWire cable. I am > the > original owner (purchased just thirteen months ago); all in absolute mint > conditio

[Flexradio] FS: Flex 5000A (loaded)

2012-07-21 Thread Jerry Falletta
For Sale: Flex 5000A with AutoTuner, VHF/UHF, RX2, and FireWire cable. I am the original owner (purchased just thirteen months ago); all in absolute mint condition (smoke free environment) and all have worked perfectly since initial installation. $3300, includes CONUS shipping. Photos available upo

Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converters

2012-07-15 Thread Jerry Falletta
Just found the part numbers: Mfg. #US232R-10-BULK Mouser stock #895-US232R-10-BLK They go for $22.00/ea. On Jul 15, 2012 6:31 PM, "Jerry Falletta" wrote: > The best USB-RS232 adapter I have ever used was a FDTI unit from Mouser... > not sure of the part number, absolutely no pr

Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converters

2012-07-15 Thread Jerry Falletta
The best USB-RS232 adapter I have ever used was a FDTI unit from Mouser... not sure of the part number, absolutely no problems (not even issues). Normally those adapters are the devil, but this one works. On Jul 15, 2012 4:50 PM, "Harry Williams" wrote: > I am migrating my radio computer from xp

Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000 for Field Day this year.

2012-06-12 Thread Jerry Falletta
Exactly... post a link to the pictures and results. I am thinking the Flex would make an excellent Field Day radio. :) On Jun 12, 2012 12:21 PM, "Gordo" wrote: > Why respond off list? I am sure members of this reflector would be > Interested in the responses. I know I would. > > George KD4FJ >

Re: [Flexradio] Getting started 1500 any tips ?

2012-05-25 Thread Jerry Falletta
Cool! Glad to see you are up and running. See you on the air! On May 25, 2012 1:40 PM, "MWM" wrote: > My 1500 arrived rite on schedule yesterday. Once hooked up I found that I > did have to delete and re install the Power SDR software. No problem it > went like a piece of cake. A few minutes o

Re: [Flexradio] Getting started 1500 any tips ?

2012-05-24 Thread Jerry Falletta
Now I am wondering if I had a radio selected when I loaded PSDR Demo last May. In anticipation of the 5000A, I probably did select at least that model. On May 24, 2012 4:45 PM, "WM3M" wrote: > Mark, > I have recently bought a new Flex 1500 and installed it on my Win 7 > computer, with the SDR 2.

Re: [Flexradio] Getting started 1500 any tips ?

2012-05-24 Thread Jerry Falletta
Connect the new radio and power it up per the manual, the run PowerSDR. If a choice of Demo or Flex appears, pick The Flex radio and you are good to go. On May 24, 2012 8:04 AM, "MWM" wrote: > Hello > > I am expecting delivery of a new Flex 1500. I have seen mention in the > archive posts about

Re: [Flexradio] Game changing

2012-05-23 Thread Jerry Falletta
That weight is similar to the old IC-765, I believe, but with a lot more buttons and knobs. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 1:02 AM, Ron Kolarik wrote: > In case you missed it in the flurry of Flex 6K activity, > Kenwood TS-990 weighs 57 pounds and price is > between $6 and $10K.fall delivery and it

Re: [Flexradio] Digital Mode

2012-05-16 Thread Jerry Falletta
Yes, most definitely. I just worked a couple of stations with HRD/DM780, PSDR, and a Flex 5000a. Works very well. On May 16, 2012 8:42 AM, wrote: > > Can we run HRD with the power sdr?? > 73, > Lee > > > > -Original Message- > From: Ron Kolarik > To: George Rebong ; flexradio > > Sent:

Re: [Flexradio] VFO A / VFO B Button

2012-05-15 Thread Jerry Falletta
At the lower right of the screen is a group of six buttons (i.e., SPLT,A>B, etc); click on the A<>B button to toggle between the VFO's. On May 16, 2012 12:12 AM, "Andre VanWyk" wrote: > I am a new Flex 5000 user and did not get a lot of time to play with it > yet, but one thing that I could not f

Re: [Flexradio] band conditions

2012-04-07 Thread Jerry Falletta
As of 1818Z, I am hearing noise beneath some signals, but the bands are not anything to write home about. 40 meters is doing OK (sort of). 73, Jerry On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM, wrote: > If you perceive that you might be having antenna problems, rig problems > or dead bands, you might want

Re: [Flexradio] Newbie with some Questions

2012-04-04 Thread Jerry Falletta
Marty,   If you can do a computer upgrade, this would be a great time to do it. Maybe building your own or getting one of Neal's systems (if you are not into building a PC) would be a better way to go. Before buying my Flex, I built a 2.5 gHz Quad-core system fairly cheap and added the appropria

[Flexradio] VAC 4.11 - Working Well Here

2012-03-15 Thread Jerry Falletta
I uninstalled 4.09 and installed 4.11; everything seemed to go smoothly. Like others here, my old settings from 4.09 remained intact (with the new box to be "unchecked" per Tim's recommendation).   At first, I was only getting five watts output with the same settings, but then re-booted a coupl

Re: [Flexradio] 2.3.5

2012-03-06 Thread Jerry Falletta
Just finished installing and configuring. I deleted the previous version and did a clean installation the this version, andy memories were not even lost (and work OK).   Jerry From: Robert Kearbey To: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Re: [Flexradio] New Release

2012-02-25 Thread Jerry Falletta
Whether the information comes through a reflector, a forum, a Yahoo! group, snail mail, or Facebook page, it appears that Flex is doing what it can to get that information out in a timely manner. Another point to consider is that maybe it really does not matter which of those web sites gets it o

[Flexradio] Flex 5000A: Simultaneous audio for digital and voice modes through VAC?

2011-06-08 Thread Jerry Falletta
Is there a way to enable receive audio through the PC external speakers without entering the PSDR Setup Menu and changing the configuration whenever I want to switch between Digital modes and "normal" (voice/CW) operating? I am able to listen through the headphones and the front panel jack on th