[Flexradio] calibration confusion
I'm confused on a lot of things. But my question for this morning is? SVN 1328 Do I have to Calibrate Level Cal for each band? and do I have to Cal for different parts of the band i.e. 21025, 21150, 21300 Or is the middle of a band sufficient (no signal generator or other transmitter) - California State Motto: By 30, Our Women Have More Plastic Than Your Honda - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] calibration confusion
Hi Bill Which calibration are you talking about? I use the XG1 from Elecraft (since I needed it for my K2) and its great for the signal level calibration and really cheap (plus a neat little kit!) Neal Campbell K3NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] telnet to our DX Spotting clusters at: dxc.k3nc.com, ports 12001 and 23 Devoted to Dogs: How to be your dog's best owner Great Dog Book at www.abrohamneal.com On Jul 15, 2007, at 8:48 AM, FireBrick wrote: I'm confused on a lot of things. But my question for this morning is? SVN 1328 Do I have to Calibrate Level Cal for each band? and do I have to Cal for different parts of the band i.e. 21025, 21150, 21300 Or is the middle of a band sufficient (no signal generator or other transmitter) - California State Motto: By 30, Our Women Have More Plastic Than Your Honda - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Frequency for CW and SSB
Frank I think the logical argument is/was: You use the sideband appropriate for the band when calling CQ on SSB. If someone replies using CW on the same sideband at least you may hear him and, if you still know Morse, only have to push one button to answer on CW. It is probably less of a deal if you are using a panadapter under the right conditions but many stations don't have (or know how to use) panadapters and simply don't hear weak stations using opposite sideband CW. Of course, all this will become irrelevant as the 'dumbing down' continues and Morse Code (and those who still know it) fade to black. Phil, K3IB - Original Message - From: Frank Brickle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bernhard Hailer, DL4MHK/AE6YN [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 7/14/07, Bernhard Hailer, DL4MHK/AE6YN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a purpose behind this scheme? Is it configurable anywhere? I haven't seen this with other radios... My Yaesu radios do this, sort of...the idea being that you can switch back and forth between modes on the same nominal frequency and be tuned properly for each mode. It's a semi-convenience. I only ever use LSB-side insertion on CW so the Yaesus are always wrong. (It seems downright counterintuitive for the audio frequency of a CW signal to go *down* as you tune *up*, which is what you get with USB-side insertion.) What there really needs to be is a configurable table of offsets from the nominal frequency for each mode. 73 Frank AB2KT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] calibration confusion
IMHO, do NOT do the RX RF LVL Cal using SVN 1328 on an SDR-1000. There appears to be a bug in SVN 1327, that they haven't had a chance to work out yet. To be safe, I reverted back to SVN 1324, and the RX RF LVL Cal was working ok there. The other Cal routines on the SDR-1000 appeared to work properly. Rick, W7RCB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:48 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] calibration confusion I'm confused on a lot of things. But my question for this morning is? SVN 1328 Do I have to Calibrate Level Cal for each band? and do I have to Cal for different parts of the band i.e. 21025, 21150, 21300 Or is the middle of a band sufficient (no signal generator or other transmitter) - California State Motto: By 30, Our Women Have More Plastic Than Your Honda - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ __ NOD32 2399 (20070714) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] 6 meters
I sold my SDR-1000 this morning and have the 5000 on order. I have been told that Flex has fixed the 6 meter band on the 5000 and it now works like it should both transmit (power) and receive(dead as a post). If this can be confirmed, I'll be able to sell my 746PRO that I use on 62 and order a good transverter for 2 meters for the Flex. I'll be here in Spirit until September. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/ www.W9DVM.com http://www.w9dvm.com/ 727-944-3226 800-395-7795 pin 02 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT # 30210 W9DVM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] 6 Meters
Just worked 4 European countries on 6 meters with my SDR1000 this morning. To make the 6 meter SDR receiver work very well, all you need is $65 DownEast preamp. A good 6 meter beam helps! W9DR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070715/dc3264b3/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6m power + new ATU
From the Flex-Radio 5000 FAQ webpage: http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10374 * 100 watts PEP output 160-6 meters (SDR-1000 = .5W) * Optional full featured ATU 160-6m (SDR-1000 ATU 160-10M) * Individual optimized filters for all Ham Bands de Ken N9VV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phil, How much power out on 6M? Sure would like more than on the SDR1000. Thanks Owen KB5XE ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] 6 Meters
I work MS daily on the SDR on 6 meters. 7 ele 31 foot M2 yagi @60 feet. I am 70 miles south of you Phil. (Punta Gorda, Florida) The sporadic e openings make WAS easy. What I haven't said is how I take the .5 watts out of the SDR and get 1K+ output. The SDR1000 makes a great 6 meter rig with the panadapter and waterfall, great AGC, noise blankers, frequency readout and stability for weak sig work. I have comprared the SDR1000 to a ICOM ProIII and the SDR1000 is a better rig! CU on 6, Dave, W9DR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070715/ac5ab1fd/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] 6 Meters
Burch, Get a $65 DownEast, or an AR2 or a LNA 6 meter preamp. All under $100. I have tried them all. It will bring your SDR1000 receiver up with the best rigs and better! I use a TE Systems amp .5watt to 170 watts, (only need 50 watts) and a ACOM1000 to get 1k+ output. All antenna relaying is done external to the SDR. 73, Dave W9DR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070715/755dc7ad/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] any one comprared 1k 5k to ic 7800 or ft 2000
Hi Elan, if you or a buddy are members of the ARRL, you can view all their product reviews. The ARRL has thoroughly tested the IC-7800, the FT-2000 and the SDR-1000. I believe the ARRL Laboratory tests will be a much more reliable starting point than any subjective judgment based on a single ham's hearing, ANT, PC, sound card or FA-66, and skill in setting up PowerSDR. One method you might consider is finding a Ham in your area who already has an SDR-1000 setup and operational with a good quality sound subsystem. You can tune and operate his station and have first hand experience. Have you asked the FLEX email list for a reference to someone in your part of the world? BK de ken n9vv elan paim wrote: is any one comprared the 1k or 5k to ft 2000 or ic 7800 ? with a 3 ele antenna or any other antenna ? vy73 and all the best Elan g0uut ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Up and Running
The XYL has nomintated me as Laziest Ham in the World With that being said, I finally have my SDR-1000 up and running. It's very easy to set up and get going with. Wonder why it took me so long... never mind!! I'm using a Sony VAIO VGN-A690 laptop (1.86Ghz Centrino M, 1GB PC-5300 memory), and Presonus Firebox with version 1.20 drivers. I installed PowerSDR 1.9.1 beta software. All calibration routines passed sucessfully. I haven't transmitted yet, but done some listening. I noticed there was a contest on yesterday, lots of DX coming in. I have a lot more familiazation to do, but all in all, I'm very impressed with the setup. I plan on ordering a FLEX-5000A in the fall. I'll let the first coupled of production runs work out the bugs. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Frequency for CW and SSB
Philip M. Lanese wrote: I think the logical argument is/was: You use the sideband appropriate for the band when calling CQ on SSB. If someone replies using CW on the same sideband at least you may hear him and, if you still know Morse, only have to push one button to answer on CW. Yes, for sure. I'm merely thinking how easy it would be to make the freq offset table a transition table (move from USB to CWL and keep the signal in the passband) with simple rules for each of the transitions. It's only software, after all :-) Of course, all this will become irrelevant as the 'dumbing down' continues and Morse Code (and those who still know it) fade to black. FWIW I'm hearing *more* CW these days rather than less. Even on 80 meters this summer, which I can't remember being the case in years. Maybe it's only a temporary phenomenon, but it's definitely fun lately. Had a QSO on 80 the other night with a young(!) guy who'd just acquired an ARC-5 and was first putting it on the air. Sounded like he had a rubber crystal. Copying him was like trying to stay on a bucking horse. What a blast. 73 Frank AB2KT ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Contesting practices?
I use N1MM. I either use the N1MM band map for SP I use point and click if I use powerSDR, for wide band excursion I just turn off the point n click cursor and use the hand to move up or down the band. To get the hand turn off the cursor with the right mouse and just put the mouse on the bandscope and left click and give er a yank. Very slick I've used the SDR and the Orion in contests using N1MM and found the SDR to be superior contest radio for SP because of its superior selectivity and AGC. I sold my Orion. 73 W9OY Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Frequency for CW and SSB
Frank, As to the CW, I agree. I head up one of the two VE teams in our area. More more of our no-code Techs are upgrading to General and then getting on CW. 73, Ray, K9DUR ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Contesting practices?
Lee, I use N1MM also. Virtually all of my contesting is SP, it is all SSB (so far). I start out by clicking on the spots on the N1MM band map. When the spots run out, I click on the sigs on the panadapter. 73, Ray, K9DUR ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
