Re: [Flexradio] I wish PowerSDR tuning/display worked like this...
EXCELLENT video description of the issue, ke5akl! As a (mostly) digital mode op, I have the exact same issue... On 20, I'd like to watch the area from about 14069 and up on the panadapter. For ME, having a more fully featured implementation of the sub-receiver on VFO-B would be a sufficient solution to this issue. For example, I've never understood why the sub-receiver can't have a different filter bandwidth than the main receiver. This would make a BIG difference in digital mode operation for DX working split (keeping the DX in a narrow filter, and the area of the band where the DX is listening in a WIDE filter so you can see it on your digital mode program's waterfall). I prototyped a code-change for this (it was VERY easy to implement) and submitted a feature request for this over 2 years ago (#921). Never heard a word on it... Peter K1PGV ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] New Data Transfer Utility problem
I have tried to in the last 3days to install the newest Data transfer util, Version 2.0.10 -- Released July 23, 2009 but every time I get the same error (see below)in WinXP32Bit: Unable to install because a newer version of this product is aleady installed. Tried the following: - Could not find the uninstaller under programs - could not find uninstaller uner Add/Remove programs - Ran Ccleaner , claened up ddl's and registry - tried to uninstall with CCleaner, but it could not find the program - lastly deleted the program under /Start/Programs/ However I still cannot install Version 2.0.10 Note: I used an earlier version successful to transfer from PSD1.18.0 to PDSR1.18.1 Anyone else having so much problem? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Shuttle Pro 2
Hi; I have an essentially brand new Shuttle Pro 2 that I got with my Flex-5000A and never used. If anyone wants it, you can make me offer off list. (hope this post is acceptable) TNX Kevin ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] 40 Meter net
I have a net at 8pm mdt on our local club machines, but it'd be nice to get on 40 for grins to compare notes and etc. it's actually easier for me than the net on 20 on sundays at this point. 73's KJ7S Jim The Sum of Knowledge and Experience, is Wisdom Censor Yourself, Not Others Some have been interested in trying to get a 40 Meter net going, and maybe evenings. How about Tuesday nights, at 7 PM Central (8 PM Eastern) , and try to find a good frequency between 7180 to 7200, try that first. I know of a net on 7178 so we can stay above that.. Anybody else interested? -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] 40 Meter net
40 meters works for me - anytime after 1800 CDT Dave WN5V Some have been interested in trying to get a 40 Meter net going, and maybe evenings. How about Tuesday nights, at 7 PM Central (8 PM Eastern) , and try to find a good frequency between 7180 to 7200, try that first. I know of a net on 7178 so we can stay above that.. Anybody else interested? -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to lejeu...@centurytel.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Griffin power mate
A friend gave me a Griffin yesterday. I was thinking of adding it to my 5000a setup. Iam happy with the mouse and the way it works for me,Is the griffin worth the effort? Was just wondering what anyone else thought of the power mate and it use with power sdr. thanks dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
I used mine for a short period of time on my 3K. I noticed that if you spun the knob too fast, the software would freeze until it caught up. Other than that, it worked ok. I too prefer the mouse. 73, Jim / K4ECP - Original Message - From: y...@aol.com To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:42 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate A friend gave me a Griffin yesterday. I was thinking of adding it to my 5000a setup. Iam happy with the mouse and the way it works for me,Is the griffin worth the effort? Was just wondering what anyone else thought of the power mate and it use with power sdr. thanks dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to k4e...@verizon.net __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4278 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4278 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
Dale, I bought a Griffin PowerMate with my SDR-1000 in January 2006. I quickly disconnected it put it in a drawer. Actually, I have it hooked up now with its default settings. I feed the FLEX-5000A audio output back into the PC soundcard. The PowerMate makes a really good volume control -- lousy as a VFO, but a good volume control. Just my opinion. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
I agree with Ray on this. I bought the Griffin before I bought my first Flex (largely in anticipation of getting a radio to use with it). When I finally did get a Flex, I found my whole way of looking at radio operating changed. With a conventional radio you tune with a knob in your hand and detect signals solely by ear. With a flex, you identify signals both with your ear and (even more so) with your eyes. So the days of continuously tuning up the band to get a feel how many stations are on are largely gone. You can see that without all the tuning. I tend to click on interesting portions of the spectrum with my mouse and then then use the wheel on the mouse to tune around. If you use the Griffen, that requires that you move your hand back and forth between the mouse to the Griffen. It seems more awkward. Having said that, it does make a wonderful volume control. In addition, the pulsing blue is really nice. So if you are getting one for free or cheap, don't just shelve it, try it in both applications and see what you think. John W2FS On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 5:23 PM, Ray Andrews, K9DURk9...@rnacs.com wrote: Dale, I bought a Griffin PowerMate with my SDR-1000 in January 2006. I quickly disconnected it put it in a drawer. Actually, I have it hooked up now with its default settings. I feed the FLEX-5000A audio output back into the PC soundcard. The PowerMate makes a really good volume control -- lousy as a VFO, but a good volume control. Just my opinion. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to j...@coastalchip.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
I fall into the same class as most. I purchased the PowerMate at the same time I bought my SDR-1000. I set it up, used it for a few days and then stopped using it once I realized that the Flex is really a visually interactive radio and the mouse, with its planer multiple degrees of freedom, is much better suited than a left/right tuning knob. The tuning knob did little to enhance the SDR experience, matter of fact, IMHO, it distracted from the whole experience by having to grab another pointing device to use the radio. I have one positive thing to say. It makes a nice neon blue LED night light as well as a volume control :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of y...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:43 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate A friend gave me a Griffin yesterday. I was thinking of adding it to my 5000a setup. Iam happy with the mouse and the way it works for me,Is the griffin worth the effort? Was just wondering what anyone else thought of the power mate and it use with power sdr. thanks dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to telli...@itsco.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 2:57 PM, John Hansenj...@coastalchip.com wrote: I agree with Ray on this. I bought the Griffin before I bought my first Flex (largely in anticipation of getting a radio to use with it). When I finally did get a Flex, I found my whole way of looking at radio operating changed. With a conventional radio you tune with a knob in your hand and detect signals solely by ear. With a flex, you identify signals both with your ear and (even more so) with your eyes. Only one comment on this. Yes you identify the signals by eye but the final tuning is done by ear. Also, when trying to tune spot-on, you will find that from an ergonomics point-of-view, it is easier to rotate your hand for fine control than any other motion. So a knob is well suited for final tuning. Also, from a strictly ergonomic point-of-view, having one control is better than having two. So the days of continuously tuning up the band to get a feel how many stations are on are largely gone. Yes, but you assume that because that has changed, the advantage of the knob has changed as well. I find the knob offers a wonderful hand-eye coordination. There is a natural feel for how much you turn the knob and how much the frequency changes. No other control I have tried seems to fit that quite as well. I tend to click on interesting portions of the spectrum with my mouse and then then use the wheel on the mouse to tune around. That is certainly what I do too. If you use the Griffen, that requires that you move your hand back and forth between the mouse to the Griffen. It seems more awkward. It is more awkward and I agree with you there as well. But if the knob made it easy to move rapidly from one part of the spectrum to another AND then do the fine tuning when there, that eliminates the need to switch your hand on input devices for tuning. I think everyone who has the Griffin PowerMate has discovered the same thing: the way that it is implemented and interfaced to PowerSDR, it does not work well. I don't use mine for tuning anymore either. OTOH, if it was interfaced directly to PowerSDR such that focus never changed, and if it supported acceleration, i.e. turning it rapidly increased the step size for rapid motion, it would be an outstanding input device for tuning PowerSDR. So, IMHO, the fault is not with the Griffin PowerMate but rather in the way that we are forced to use it currently. Having said that, it does make a wonderful volume control. In addition, the pulsing blue is really nice. So if you are getting one for free or cheap, don't just shelve it, try it in both applications and see what you think. I think you are right. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] mouse, click tuning, navigator etc.
Click tuning is fine. Using the mouse to control vfo is fine As long as your only doing one thing at a time. In heavy contesting or competitive dxing, where speed, accurate signal placement, and transmitting the proper message all at the same time. You need two hands and one set of eyes. In this case, a knob, or dedicated vfo control device such as the 'Navigator' or Sami's Hotwheels is essential. Please note I said 'dedicated' my Griffin didn't give me the speed/accuracy/versatility I needed. -- Family trees are self-pruners... everyone dies in the end! -- TOWER/WEBCAMS and Weather Page @ http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] mouse, click tuning, navigator etc.
Line six correction: You need two hands, one set of eyes, and a ear for each vfo. On 7/26/2009 6:27:56 PM, FireBrick (w...@billnjudy.com) wrote: Click tuning is fine. Using the mouse to control vfo is fine As long as your only doing one thing at a time. In heavy contesting or competitive dxing, where speed, accurate signal placement, and transmitting the proper message all at the same time. You need two hands and one set of eyes. In this case, a knob, or dedicated vfo control device such as the 'Navigator' or Sami's Hotwheels is essential. Please note I said 'dedicated' my Griffin didn't give me the speed/accuracy/versatility I needed. -- Family trees are self-pruners... everyone dies in the end! -- TOWER/WEBCAMS and Weather Page @ http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio. com/ Message delivered to w...@billnjudy.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] mouse, click tuning, navigator etc.
Addendum to the W9OL correction of Line 6: You need two hands, one set of eyes, and a ear for each vfo and a can to pee in. FireBrick wrote: Line six correction: You need two hands, one set of eyes, and a ear for each vfo. On 7/26/2009 6:27:56 PM, FireBrick (w...@billnjudy.com) wrote: Click tuning is fine. Using the mouse to control vfo is fine As long as your only doing one thing at a time. In heavy contesting or competitive dxing, where speed, accurate signal placement, and transmitting the proper message all at the same time. You need two hands and one set of eyes. In this case, a knob, or dedicated vfo control device such as the 'Navigator' or Sami's Hotwheels is essential. Please note I said 'dedicated' my Griffin didn't give me the speed/accuracy/versatility I needed. -- Family trees are self-pruners... everyone dies in the end! -- TOWER/WEBCAMS and Weather Page @ http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio. com/ Message delivered to w...@billnjudy.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to m...@k6zsr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
I think the Griffin is very handy. Use it for tuning sometimes, but it is nice for adjusting the AGC. Easy to program. 73 Wayne K4ELO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Griffin power mate
Brian, Yes, the fine tuning is done by ear. However, I use the mouse wheel for that. When operating SSB, I can click on a signal, quickly right-click to turn off the crosshairs, and then use the mouse wheel for fine adjustment of the frequency. In CW or digital modes, I expand the Panadapter to 4x magnification (or greater). At that magnification, there is never any need for fine-tuning. I find that the mouse wheel gives the same hand-eye coordination feel as the knob without having to move from the mouse to the PowerMate back. As for using the knob to move quickly from one part of the band to another as well as for fine tuning, you can always program the push-turn functions of the PowerMate to make large frequency changes. If you REALLY want to use the PowerMate for tuning that is. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
