[Flexradio] Strange Image
Hi I noticed a strange image while tuning around. I center RX1 on 50.125. I watch the 6m beacon sub-band with RX2. I have a local beacon on 50.058 . On RX2 I see it on 50.058 (-100dBm), but I also found a weaker copy on 50.078 (-120dBm). At first I thought it was the beacon misbehaving, but when I switched off RX2 and used RX1 only . I could find the 50.058 signal as expected but I could not hear anything on 50.078. Any explanations? 73 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] How do I change the colors of the waterfall?
Select the Setup-Display tab. Change the low color control. That is about all you have for changing the waterfall appearance -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John K. Raines Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:08 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] How do I change the colors of the waterfall? I have looked everywhere and can't find how to change the display colors of the waterfall in the Flex-3000. I go to Setup - Appearance - Display but only the colors of the Panadapter change. So what am I missing? I also couldn't find instructions in the Flex -3000 User Guide. Maybe it's just me but any help would be appreciated, Thanks, John K. Raines ___ 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
[Flexradio] Changing Computers
I am a new 3000 owner. I plan to change computers in the near future and wanted to make sure that the unique settings I have created will port to the new computer (i.e., customized TX profiles, EQ settings, etc.). Is this a matter of simply doing a database reset, copying the saved database to the new computer and then performing a database import upon completion of the install of the driver and PowerSDR on the new computer?On a similar note, would this be the best way to maintain a backup of the unique settings? Thanks. Bill, AB4BJ ___ 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] Frequecy Off?
I was going to ask a question here today and was surprised to find that it was answered (I think) before I asked it! You guys are good! I was going to ask if I connect my Z3801's 10 MHz output to my F5K will the Flex inherit the same accuracy as the standard? I think the Stu might have answered that in his post but thought I would ask anyway. Seems like I have seen other radios that allow external references but they also have some oscillator along the way that is not locked to the reference - like a BFO oscillator - which spoils the overall accuracy. Thanks, Mark K5XH From Stu: I've used the Flex with the Thunderbolt in the last ARRL Frequency Measuring Test - my accuracy was limited by sound card jitter and propagation effects. If you are really concerned about frequency stability and accuracy (I am, I'm a time geek!) then this is pretty awesome and inexpensive way to go! ___ 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] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
I forgot one thing (it was late last night HI HI) There is special introductory pricing for the HP version of the V/U module that will be in effect until the unit starts shipping later this year. So if you are interested, you may want to take advantage of the reduced price. You can order using the following URL http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for that. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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] Frequecy Off?
I've used the F5K with an external reference and can verify that it works; you can see WWV's carrier jump when you plug and unplug the external reference. However, perhaps Tim could verify something for the time-nuts amongst us: is the clock for the ADC locked to the same reference as the DDSs, or is it free running? If a free-running crystal feeds the ADC/DAC clocks, there is going to be a frequency error due to that, even if an external reference is used. It's likely to be small(1) and it will not scale with frequency(2). (And just to answer a question that's likely to be asked, the crystal in the PC does *not* contribute any error since the PC isn't doing any analog processing.) John (1) Assuming the ADC/DAC are configured like a typical sound card, the clock crystal is running at something between 10 and 30 MHz, and is effectively divided down to the sample rate by the ADC/DAC chips. That division both reduces frequency offset and drift, and improves phase noise. The couple of Delta 44 cards Ive looked at had a clocking error of less than 1 Hertz, and were quite stable when the computer they were housed in was at a stable operating temperature. (2) Since the ADC/DAC are at baseband, the clock doesn't go through any multiplication related to the operating frequency. Any offset is a simple additive error that applies equally at all RF frequencies. Mark Whatley wrote: I was going to ask a question here today and was surprised to find that it was answered (I think) before I asked it! You guys are good! I was going to ask if I connect my Z3801's 10 MHz output to my F5K will the Flex inherit the same accuracy as the standard? I think the Stu might have answered that in his post but thought I would ask anyway. Seems like I have seen other radios that allow external references but they also have some oscillator along the way that is not locked to the reference - like a BFO oscillator - which spoils the overall accuracy. ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Tim, You can tell Greg to take my name off the list of people who want to buy these things. Given the fact that you have decided to not sell the model I wanted and also the increase in price makes me want to review the whole matter 73 Lee Quoting Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com: And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for that. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 herbe...@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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
Probably. Contact the Sales folks and see what they can do for you. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 10:10 AM, Frank Karnauskas N1UW wrote: Also, any price break on installation if the second receiver is installed at the same time? ___ 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] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
Yes to that question too. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 10:10 AM, Frank Karnauskas N1UW wrote: I assume we pay freight inbound...who pays freight back. ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
As I noted, there are other PA configurations available other than the *standard* offerings, so rather than canceling your order, of which I can not do, you must do that yourself (it is an internal FlexRadio policy), contact Greg directly and see what other PA options are available before making that decision. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 10:29 AM, herbe...@centurytel.net wrote: Tim, You can tell Greg to take my name off the list of people who want to buy these things. Given the fact that you have decided to not sell the model I wanted and also the increase in price makes me want to review the whole matter 73 Lee Quoting Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com: And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for that. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 herbe...@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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Tim and Lee, I also agree with this...I am going to stick with the XV144 transverter. I think the price is rather high for this...much higher than was originally estimated. I am sure it is well worth every penny...but just too much to spend for what it yields. So also take me off the list. Sorry, Pete WA2ODO herbe...@centurytel.net wrote: Tim, You can tell Greg to take my name off the list of people who want to buy these things. Given the fact that you have decided to not sell the model I wanted and also the increase in price makes me want to review the whole matter 73 Lee Quoting Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com: And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for that. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 herbe...@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 pman...@gmail.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] Frequency Off?
I am working on getting those questions answered from the source. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 10:19 AM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: I've used the F5K with an external reference and can verify that it works; you can see WWV's carrier jump when you plug and unplug the external reference. However, perhaps Tim could verify something for the time-nuts amongst us: is the clock for the ADC locked to the same reference as the DDSs, or is it free running? If a free-running crystal feeds the ADC/DAC clocks, there is going to be a frequency error due to that, even if an external reference is used. It's likely to be small(1) and it will not scale with frequency(2). (And just to answer a question that's likely to be asked, the crystal in the PC does *not* contribute any error since the PC isn't doing any analog processing.) John (1) Assuming the ADC/DAC are configured like a typical sound card, the clock crystal is running at something between 10 and 30 MHz, and is effectively divided down to the sample rate by the ADC/DAC chips. That division both reduces frequency offset and drift, and improves phase noise. The couple of Delta 44 cards Ive looked at had a clocking error of less than 1 Hertz, and were quite stable when the computer they were housed in was at a stable operating temperature. (2) Since the ADC/DAC are at baseband, the clock doesn't go through any multiplication related to the operating frequency. Any offset is a simple additive error that applies equally at all RF frequencies. Mark Whatley wrote: I was going to ask a question here today and was surprised to find that it was answered (I think) before I asked it! You guys are good! I was going to ask if I connect my Z3801's 10 MHz output to my F5K will the Flex inherit the same accuracy as the standard? I think the Stu might have answered that in his post but thought I would ask anyway. Seems like I have seen other radios that allow external references but they also have some oscillator along the way that is not locked to the reference - like a BFO oscillator - which spoils the overall accuracy. ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
To get the same capability that the VLP V/U module provides using external transverters, you would need to spend $815 using Elecraft products if you are needing a max of 50 Mw. Since the VLP module costs $699, The VLP module is a very competitive product. If you need higher wattage, like 7 or 8 watts (the max of the Elecraft transverters), then you need to contact the FlexRadio Sales folks to see what is available and what the price would be since the unit is modular and can accommodate different PAs. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 10:37 AM, Peter Manfre wrote: Tim and Lee, I also agree with this...I am going to stick with the XV144 transverter. I think the price is rather high for this...much higher than was originally estimated. I am sure it is well worth every penny...but just too much to spend for what it yields. So also take me off the list. Sorry, Pete WA2ODO herbe...@centurytel.net wrote: Tim, You can tell Greg to take my name off the list of people who want to buy these things. Given the fact that you have decided to not sell the model I wanted and also the increase in price makes me want to review the whole matter 73 Lee Quoting Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com: And another thing... The auto spell checker mangled the subject line and I missed it. It should have read, as it does now, V/U module is *now* available for ordering from the OLS. But I assume most figured that it was a typo since I didn't get flamed too badly about it HI HI. Sorry for that. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 herbe...@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 pman...@gmail.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 t...@flex-radio.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
[Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer v3.0.0 Released
Version 3.0.0 of the SDRDataTransfer utility has been released. The main change is moving the setup data from a Microsoft Access database to a .XML file. However, this version also fixes a bug preventing European users from transferring the BandText table. This bug was due to the European use of a comma (,) instead of a period (.) as the decimal separator. NOTE: Previous versions of SDRDataTransfer may continue to be used. However, the update of setup data for versions 2.1.1 earlier will no longer be supported. As of this date, the facility in SDRDataTransfer to update the setup data from the internet will not work if you are running v2.1.1 or earlier. The necessary files are no longer on the website. 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] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
Hi Tim: What will be the procedure for me with a 50% off certificate which expires 31 Dec 2009. Will the certificate only be 50% off list or will you do it for the discount price when I order the factory unit now? Ed WA3BZT Tim (W4TME) wrote: I forgot one thing (it was late last night HI HI) There is special introductory pricing for the HP version of the V/U module that will be in effect until the unit starts shipping later this year. So if you are interested, you may want to take advantage of the reduced price. You can order using the following URL http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 wa3...@verizon.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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
Ed, Good question. I am going to have to defer that to the Sales folks. They only let me make minor sales decisions on Sunday morning at Dayton :-) Contact Greg (g...@flex-radio.com) to get clarification on how all that will work. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 11:21 AM, Ed White WA3BZT wrote: Hi Tim: What will be the procedure for me with a 50% off certificate which expires 31 Dec 2009. Will the certificate only be 50% off list or will you do it for the discount price when I order the factory unit now? Ed WA3BZT Tim (W4TME) wrote: I forgot one thing (it was late last night HI HI) There is special introductory pricing for the HP version of the V/U module that will be in effect until the unit starts shipping later this year. So if you are interested, you may want to take advantage of the reduced price. You can order using the following URL http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 wa3...@verizon.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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS
Where do we get 50% off certificates??? I'll take 2!!! -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ed White WA3BZT Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:22 AM To: Tim (W4TME) Cc: flexe...@flex-radio.biz; Flexradio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is not available for ordering from the OLS Hi Tim: What will be the procedure for me with a 50% off certificate which expires 31 Dec 2009. Will the certificate only be 50% off list or will you do it for the discount price when I order the factory unit now? Ed WA3BZT Tim (W4TME) wrote: I forgot one thing (it was late last night HI HI) There is special introductory pricing for the HP version of the V/U module that will be in effect until the unit starts shipping later this year. So if you are interested, you may want to take advantage of the reduced price. You can order using the following URL http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/28/2009 11:14 PM, Tim (W4TME) wrote: To all Flexers, The offerings and pricing for the FLEX-5000 V/U Module (http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades) have been set and they are now available for purchase with delivery slated for early 2010 or earlier. The actual ship date is still TBD based on materials availability. You can place your order using the FlexRadio On Line Store (OLS) http://www.flex-radio.com/OnlineOrdering.aspx?cid=12 If you purchase the V/U module, your credit card will not be billed until the unit ships. Once the V/U Modules starts shipping from stock, then standard billing procedures are in effect. Based on the pre-ordering demand, the V/U Module product offerings have changed a little bit from what was previously announced. Initially there was going to be a 30w and 60w version of the V/U module. There was very little demand for the 30w version and a high demand for a very low power (VLP) version. Therefore, the standard offerings for the V/U Module have changed to a HP (high power) version, that will have 60w PAs for both VHF and UHF and a VLP version that will have a 50 mW output (~17 dBm) on both bands. The VLP version of the V/U module can be field installed or factory installed depending on what item you choose. The HP version of the V/U module must be factory installed at an authorized FlexRadio Systems Service Center. Since the V/U base module and the PA bricks are modular in design, there are PA bricks of different wattage available that can be mixed and matched in a variety of configurations. FlexRadio Systems will offer these custom combinations as special order items. If you are interested in one of these special order combinations, please contact a FlexRadio System Sales representative either by e-mail (sa...@flex-radio.com) or by phone +1 (512) 535-5266. -Tim ___ 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 wa3...@verizon.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 ve...@cogeco.ca No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.36/2465 - Release Date: 10/29/09 07:38:00 ___ 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] Strange Image
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 5:07 AM, Kevin Hobbs ve...@cogeco.ca wrote: Hi I noticed a strange image while tuning around. I center RX1 on 50.125. I watch the 6m beacon sub-band with RX2. I have a local beacon on 50.058 . On RX2 I see it on 50.058 (-100dBm), but I also found a weaker copy on 50.078 (-120dBm). At first I thought it was the beacon misbehaving, but when I switched off RX2 and used RX1 only . I could find the 50.058 signal as expected but I could not hear anything on 50.078. Any explanations? It could be a weak image that you could see in one RX but not the other due to different image rejection. Remember, normally the image is about 18kHz away (+/- for spur reduction) from the desired signal. I would suggest that image rejection of 120dB with an IF of 9kHz is pretty darned good. Have you re-run the image calibration test for your receivers? -- 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
Re: [Flexradio] Strange Image
Hi Brian Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have done a complete image cal recently. Not sure how you calculated an image rejection of 120dB? The image is only 20 dB down from the main signal. Kevin -Original Message- From: br...@lloyd.com [mailto:br...@lloyd.com] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:01 PM To: Kevin Hobbs Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Strange Image On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 5:07 AM, Kevin Hobbs ve...@cogeco.ca wrote: Hi I noticed a strange image while tuning around. I center RX1 on 50.125. I watch the 6m beacon sub-band with RX2. I have a local beacon on 50.058 . On RX2 I see it on 50.058 (-100dBm), but I also found a weaker copy on 50.078 (-120dBm). At first I thought it was the beacon misbehaving, but when I switched off RX2 and used RX1 only . I could find the 50.058 signal as expected but I could not hear anything on 50.078. Any explanations? It could be a weak image that you could see in one RX but not the other due to different image rejection. Remember, normally the image is about 18kHz away (+/- for spur reduction) from the desired signal. I would suggest that image rejection of 120dB with an IF of 9kHz is pretty darned good. Have you re-run the image calibration test for your receivers? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.36/2465 - Release Date: 10/29/09 07:38:00 ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Is the higher-power version going to have a bypass the PA mode under software control? -- 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
Re: [Flexradio] Strange Image
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Kevin Hobbs ve...@cogeco.ca wrote: Hi Brian Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have done a complete image cal recently. Not sure how you calculated an image rejection of 120dB? The image is only 20 dB down from the main signal. Oh, yeah. I wasn't thinking. I was thinking of the LO from the other RX being down 120dB or so. That's what happens when I try to keep two thoughts in my head at the same time. Time to drink more coffee. -- 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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from theOLS
YES - Original Message - From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com To: Tim (W4TME) t...@flex-radio.com Cc: flexe...@flex-radio.biz; Flexradio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from theOLS Is the higher-power version going to have a bypass the PA mode under software control? -- 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 k...@flex-radio.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
[Flexradio] computers, operating systems, etc.
Quick follow-up to my query of a few days back wrt WIN7 and digital operation. On my computer system (Dell XPS 420, 4 GB core,com0com, VAC, etc.) WIN7 runs the pSDR/F3K base instrumentation just fine. What won't run are the several add-in softwares for digital operations, e.g. DigiPan, MixW, fldigi, multipsk, etc. These all suffer from some sort of specious audio noise that appears on the waterfall as random bright streaks separated by 2-4 sedconds and of 1 second duration. ---Note that these appear whether the digital program is hooked to anything or not. That is, to put it plainly, the problem appears if one is simply trying to run the digital program, and has nothing to do with pSDR or the Flex Radio. ---Note that these appear in WIN7 *and* in WIN XP running inside of a VM on WIN7. ---Note that they do *not* appear in VISTA running as a dual-boot OS /on the same machine. This lets Dell off the hook. /My first guess is that Microsoft has again changed the way the OS handles the audio substructure, or that there is a specific problem in com0com or VAC wrt WIN7. I have written to Nick at MixW to see if he has any suggestions, but have not heard back from him in any substantiative way (merely an acknowledgment of my email). I hope that some flexers may have also encountered /and solved/ this problem. Please let me know. John Ragle -- W1ZI P.S. I would like to try AirLink Express by KR1ST but his web site/ http://www.airlinkexpress.org/index.htm/ seems to be dead in the water. Does anyone know how to get a windows copy of this package? ___ 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] computers, operating systems, etc.
Is it possible your VAC is not registered on win 7 and XP -- if not you would get the 'demo voice periodically John Ragle wrote: Quick follow-up to my query of a few days back wrt WIN7 and digital operation. On my computer system (Dell XPS 420, 4 GB core,com0com, VAC, etc.) WIN7 runs the pSDR/F3K base instrumentation just fine. What won't run are the several add-in softwares for digital operations, e.g. DigiPan, MixW, fldigi, multipsk, etc. These all suffer from some sort of specious audio noise that appears on the waterfall as random bright streaks separated by 2-4 sedconds and of 1 second duration. ---Note that these appear whether the digital program is hooked to anything or not. That is, to put it plainly, the problem appears if one is simply trying to run the digital program, and has nothing to do with pSDR or the Flex Radio. ---Note that these appear in WIN7 *and* in WIN XP running inside of a VM on WIN7. ---Note that they do *not* appear in VISTA running as a dual-boot OS /on the same machine. This lets Dell off the hook. /My first guess is that Microsoft has again changed the way the OS handles the audio substructure, or that there is a specific problem in com0com or VAC wrt WIN7. I have written to Nick at MixW to see if he has any suggestions, but have not heard back from him in any substantiative way (merely an acknowledgment of my email). I hope that some flexers may have also encountered /and solved/ this problem. Please let me know. John Ragle -- W1ZI P.S. I would like to try AirLink Express by KR1ST but his web site/ http://www.airlinkexpress.org/index.htm/ seems to be dead in the water. Does anyone know how to get a windows copy of this package? ___ 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 d...@w0dhb.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
Re: [Flexradio] computers, operating systems, etc.
Sorry meant to say trial version versus full version of VAC David Beumer W0DHB wrote: Is it possible your VAC is not registered on win 7 and XP -- if not you would get the 'demo voice periodically John Ragle wrote: Quick follow-up to my query of a few days back wrt WIN7 and digital operation. On my computer system (Dell XPS 420, 4 GB core,com0com, VAC, etc.) WIN7 runs the pSDR/F3K base instrumentation just fine. What won't run are the several add-in softwares for digital operations, e.g. DigiPan, MixW, fldigi, multipsk, etc. These all suffer from some sort of specious audio noise that appears on the waterfall as random bright streaks separated by 2-4 sedconds and of 1 second duration. ---Note that these appear whether the digital program is hooked to anything or not. That is, to put it plainly, the problem appears if one is simply trying to run the digital program, and has nothing to do with pSDR or the Flex Radio. ---Note that these appear in WIN7 *and* in WIN XP running inside of a VM on WIN7. ---Note that they do *not* appear in VISTA running as a dual-boot OS /on the same machine. This lets Dell off the hook. /My first guess is that Microsoft has again changed the way the OS handles the audio substructure, or that there is a specific problem in com0com or VAC wrt WIN7. I have written to Nick at MixW to see if he has any suggestions, but have not heard back from him in any substantiative way (merely an acknowledgment of my email). I hope that some flexers may have also encountered /and solved/ this problem. Please let me know. John Ragle -- W1ZI P.S. I would like to try AirLink Express by KR1ST but his web site/ http://www.airlinkexpress.org/index.htm/ seems to be dead in the water. Does anyone know how to get a windows copy of this package? ___ 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 d...@w0dhb.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
Re: [Flexradio] computers, operating systems, etc.
That is your problem. Never ever use the trial version of VAC for ANYTHING. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of David Beumer W0DHB Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:07 PM To: David Beumer W0DHB Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] computers, operating systems, etc. Sorry meant to say trial version versus full version of VAC David Beumer W0DHB wrote: Is it possible your VAC is not registered on win 7 and XP -- if not you would get the 'demo voice periodically John Ragle wrote: Quick follow-up to my query of a few days back wrt WIN7 and digital operation. On my computer system (Dell XPS 420, 4 GB core,com0com, VAC, etc.) WIN7 runs the pSDR/F3K base instrumentation just fine. What won't run are the several add-in softwares for digital operations, e.g. DigiPan, MixW, fldigi, multipsk, etc. These all suffer from some sort of specious audio noise that appears on the waterfall as random bright streaks separated by 2-4 sedconds and of 1 second duration. ---Note that these appear whether the digital program is hooked to anything or not. That is, to put it plainly, the problem appears if one is simply trying to run the digital program, and has nothing to do with pSDR or the Flex Radio. ---Note that these appear in WIN7 *and* in WIN XP running inside of a VM on WIN7. ---Note that they do *not* appear in VISTA running as a dual-boot OS /on the same machine. This lets Dell off the hook. /My first guess is that Microsoft has again changed the way the OS handles the audio substructure, or that there is a specific problem in com0com or VAC wrt WIN7. I have written to Nick at MixW to see if he has any suggestions, but have not heard back from him in any substantiative way (merely an acknowledgment of my email). I hope that some flexers may have also encountered /and solved/ this problem. Please let me know. John Ragle -- W1ZI P.S. I would like to try AirLink Express by KR1ST but his web site/ http://www.airlinkexpress.org/index.htm/ seems to be dead in the water. Does anyone know how to get a windows copy of this package? ___ 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 d...@w0dhb.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 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] [FlexEdge] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com wrote: On Oct 29, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote: Is the higher-power version going to have a bypass the PA mode under software control? No, it will not Bummer dude! That would solve most of the complaints. It would also reduce the likelihood of people accidently dumping +48dBm into the input of their transmitting converter. It would also seem the logical extension of all the thought that was put into RF switching already present in the Flex 5000. I would be willing to pay an extra $100 for that. But that is just me. YMMV. -Tim Sent from my iPhone -- 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] registered (?) copy of VAC
Many thanks to the several people who have suggested that my problem w/digital mode is that I might be using the trial version of VAC. This is a brilliant suggestion, but unfortunately incorrect. I have a licensed, paid, copy of VAC on a CD provided by them, and it is the one that I am using. It works fine on VISTA (please READ my post!) but not on WIN7 -- same machine, same copy, etc. I am mystified but thankful for the attempted help received so far, even the short-tempered ones. I just wish people would READ before shooting from the hip. John Ragle -- W1ZI ___ 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] [FlexEdge] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
I was wrong. There is a bypass option on the HP version. -Tim -Original Message- From: br...@lloyd.com [mailto:br...@lloyd.com] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:29 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: FlexRadio reflector; flexe...@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [FlexEdge] [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com wrote: On Oct 29, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote: Is the higher-power version going to have a bypass the PA mode under software control? No, it will not Bummer dude! That would solve most of the complaints. It would also reduce the likelihood of people accidently dumping +48dBm into the input of their transmitting converter. It would also seem the logical extension of all the thought that was put into RF switching already present in the Flex 5000. I would be willing to pay an extra $100 for that. But that is just me. YMMV. -Tim Sent from my iPhone -- 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
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com wrote: I was wrong. There is a bypass option on the HP version. Woo hoo! Count me in! ;-) -- 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
Re: [Flexradio] registered (?) copy of VAC
Darn. I was hoping for a silver bullet :-) Have you tried Fldigi? -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 1:35 PM, John Ragle wrote: Many thanks to the several people who have suggested that my problem w/digital mode is that I might be using the trial version of VAC. This is a brilliant suggestion, but unfortunately incorrect. I have a licensed, paid, copy of VAC on a CD provided by them, and it is the one that I am using. It works fine on VISTA (please READ my post!) but not on WIN7 -- same machine, same copy, etc. I am mystified but thankful for the attempted help received so far, even the short-tempered ones. I just wish people would READ before shooting from the hip. John Ragle -- W1ZI ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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] registered (?) copy of VAC
John Another possibility If the appropriate VAC is your default windows playback or record device and/or you have windows sounds enabled. Win 7 has an option to set a listen device for each recording device which ties that device to a specified playback device--- This drove me nuts 'cause my output VAC had this set to send the output to the speakers.. The MUT button and Volume control on PowerSDR did nothing. You may want to check that out .. Dave W0DHB John Ragle wrote: Many thanks to the several people who have suggested that my problem w/digital mode is that I might be using the trial version of VAC. This is a brilliant suggestion, but unfortunately incorrect. I have a licensed, paid, copy of VAC on a CD provided by them, and it is the one that I am using. It works fine on VISTA (please READ my post!) but not on WIN7 -- same machine, same copy, etc. I am mystified but thankful for the attempted help received so far, even the short-tempered ones. I just wish people would READ before shooting from the hip. John Ragle -- W1ZI ___ 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 d...@w0dhb.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] Updated images of the FLEX-1500 now available
We have updated the images of the FLEX-1500 on the web site. In addition to the updated side view, there is a front and rear panel view also. http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F1.5k_features -Tim -- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Hey, I’ve had a day to think about things… FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced – not even close. I don’t know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous – would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE “brick” amplifiers. Also, don’t suggest simply turning down the output power. It makes no sense to put a high power 3 db pad on the output of the FLEX. Also, simply “turning down the power output” is not a good solution for four reasons: 1. It is an immediate waste of hundreds of dollars 2. It is an ongoing waste of power and doubles the generated heat 3. If the power output gets miss-adjusted you could very possibly burn out $1000 worth of MOSFET transistors in the outboard amp ( or possibly damage the tube for you tube guys ). 4. 60 watt version requires returning the unit to the factory – I’m a skilled tech and am prepared to install the 30 or 60 watt version at home. I don’t want to give up my transceiver for a few weeks or a month while waiting for my turn for bench time at the FLEX shop. I’ve been waiting since May for the 30 watt VHF-UHF module to become available. I’m very disappointed that things have changed so much. I’d like to have the VHF-UHF set up and ready for the January ARRL VHF-UHF contest. With shipping and turn-around time, that probably won’t be possible. Sorry if I come off “Hot” but this is a big big disappointment. Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 Lloyd N9LB ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
I have to disagree a bit ... an 8877 on VHF needs way more than 25W drive ... 60 Watts will do OK and could eliminate the need for an intermediate amp. So now you do know someone who wants a 60W version. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of lloydb...@charter.net Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:14 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS Hey, I’ve had a day to think about things… FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced – not even close. I don’t know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous – would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE “brick” amplifiers. Also, don’t suggest simply turning down the output power. It makes no sense to put a high power 3 db pad on the output of the FLEX. Also, simply “turning down the power output” is not a good solution for four reasons: 1. It is an immediate waste of hundreds of dollars 2. It is an ongoing waste of power and doubles the generated heat 3. If the power output gets miss-adjusted you could very possibly burn out $1000 worth of MOSFET transistors in the outboard amp ( or possibly damage the tube for you tube guys ). 4. 60 watt version requires returning the unit to the factory – I’m a skilled tech and am prepared to install the 30 or 60 watt version at home. I don’t want to give up my transceiver for a few weeks or a month while waiting for my turn for bench time at the FLEX shop. I’ve been waiting since May for the 30 watt VHF-UHF module to become available. I’m very disappointed that things have changed so much. I’d like to have the VHF-UHF set up and ready for the January ARRL VHF-UHF contest. With shipping and turn-around time, that probably won’t be possible. Sorry if I come off “Hot” but this is a big big disappointment. Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 Lloyd N9LB ___ 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 ve...@cogeco.ca No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.36/2465 - Release Date: 10/29/09 07:38:00 ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Lloyd, Look at the specs.They are priced competitively. Where are you going to get a VHF/UHF receiver with the dynamic range of the FLEX-5000 with class A power amps in a single box solution? If you want a 30 watt version, then call the FlexRadio Sales team and buy one. As I have said several time today, it is just that simple and not worth getting flustered over. Nothing has changed. The 30W is just not one of the standard product offerings that can be ordered from the web site. There may be a PA that is better suited for your needs than 30W. Also, no one at FlexRadio advocated turning down the power from 60W to 30 for those users who need lower power. Please, contact the FlexRadio Systems Sales team. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:14 PM, lloydb...@charter.net wrote: Hey, I’ve had a day to think about things… FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced – not even close. I don’t know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous – would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE “brick” amplifiers. Also, don’t suggest simply turning down the output power. It makes no sense to put a high power 3 db pad on the output of the FLEX. Also, simply “turning down the power output” is not a good solution for four reasons: 1. It is an immediate waste of hundreds of dollars 2. It is an ongoing waste of power and doubles the generated heat 3. If the power output gets miss-adjusted you could very possibly burn out $1000 worth of MOSFET transistors in the outboard amp ( or possibly damage the tube for you tube guys ). 4. 60 watt version requires returning the unit to the factory – I’m a skilled tech and am prepared to install the 30 or 60 watt version at home. I don’t want to give up my transceiver for a few weeks or a month while waiting for my turn for bench time at the FLEX shop. I’ve been waiting since May for the 30 watt VHF-UHF module to become available. I’m very disappointed that things have changed so much. I’d like to have the VHF-UHF set up and ready for the January ARRL VHF-UHF contest. With shipping and turn-around time, that probably won’t be possible. Sorry if I come off “Hot” but this is a big big disappointment. Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 Lloyd N9LB ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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
[Flexradio] Updated images of the FLEX-1500 now available
Looking at the small size of this new QRP radio, I wonder if it could fit into a 5.25 inch floppy/CD bay? It would be great to have optional side mounting rails to slide into a computer bay. Will it work with 12.0 volts or does it need 13.8? Doug McCormack VE3EFC ___ 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] Updated images of the FLEX-1500 now available
Now that's an idea!! Then add an extension panel to bring the rear connections out the . back of the computer case - I think you just might have something there. Of course having the transceiver that close to the cpu might cause some problems - but !! Don kd6hq ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
Since it is already available from the Sales Team, would it not make sense from the marketing point of view to put the 30 W Customer Upgradeable Version on the web site as an optional offering... I suspect that giving us that option would eliminate most of the complaints For me 30W was the more interesting version as I could have fun playing with the insides when I upgraded it myself... and due to location and terrain, I really do not need the extra 3db that 60W gives me... __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., VE3GFW/K6 ex-AE6SM KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim (W4TME) Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:33 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS Lloyd, Look at the specs.They are priced competitively. Where are you going to get a VHF/UHF receiver with the dynamic range of the FLEX-5000 with class A power amps in a single box solution? If you want a 30 watt version, then call the FlexRadio Sales team and buy one. As I have said several time today, it is just that simple and not worth getting flustered over. Nothing has changed. The 30W is just not one of the standard product offerings that can be ordered from the web site. There may be a PA that is better suited for your needs than 30W. Also, no one at FlexRadio advocated turning down the power from 60W to 30 for those users who need lower power. Please, contact the FlexRadio Systems Sales team. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:14 PM, lloydb...@charter.net wrote: Hey, I've had a day to think about things... FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced - not even close. I don't know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous - would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE brick amplifiers. Also, don't suggest simply turning down the output power. It makes no sense to put a high power 3 db pad on the output of the FLEX. Also, simply turning down the power output is not a good solution for four reasons: 1. It is an immediate waste of hundreds of dollars 2. It is an ongoing waste of power and doubles the generated heat 3. If the power output gets miss-adjusted you could very possibly burn out $1000 worth of MOSFET transistors in the outboard amp ( or possibly damage the tube for you tube guys ). 4. 60 watt version requires returning the unit to the factory - I'm a skilled tech and am prepared to install the 30 or 60 watt version at home. I don't want to give up my transceiver for a few weeks or a month while waiting for my turn for bench time at the FLEX shop. I've been waiting since May for the 30 watt VHF-UHF module to become available. I'm very disappointed that things have changed so much. I'd like to have the VHF-UHF set up and ready for the January ARRL VHF-UHF contest. With shipping and turn-around time, that probably won't be possible. Sorry if I come off Hot but this is a big big disappointment. Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 Lloyd N9LB ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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 drpa...@kleega.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] Updated images of the FLEX-1500 now available
The QRP power will come from the USB cable. If you want to run legal limit QRP, you will need a 13.8VDC source. The enclosure dimensions are listed on the web page, measuring in at approximately 4 x 6 x 2 -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:34 PM, Doug McCormack wrote: Looking at the small size of this new QRP radio, I wonder if it could fit into a 5.25 inch floppy/CD bay? It would be great to have optional side mounting rails to slide into a computer bay. Will it work with 12.0 volts or does it need 13.8? Doug McCormack VE3EFC ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
i have done it. lloydb...@charter.net escribió: Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 -- Rubén Navarro Huedo - EA5BZ http://www.palotes.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] V/U module at 60W is just the power I need
While the price on the 60W version might be higher than I'd like, the 60W power output is just what my 1.5kW solid state amp needs. That way I do not need an intermediate driver. I'll just need to throttle the UHF back to 15W for the 70cm amp. 73, Dave - N7BHC === Email: n7...@drasticom.net N7BHC/B beacon FM15PA 144.291 MHz CW 50 W - 16 element horizontal pol. reports by email or phone +1 (704) 225-3928 === ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS
No it doesn't and here is why. There are too many if..then..else type options that goes into ordering a V/U with PAs rated lower than 60w. We tried to figure out a way to make it easy to order and it was so complicated that you needed a complex flow chart to make sure you met all the proper criteria and options. Believe me we tried to work it out so that you could order different versions from the web site, but because the unit is so modular and FLEXible, it was just too difficult to do without having to re-write the software that runs the On-line Store. So, as I repeat my mantra for the day If you want a V/U module with PAs that are lower wattage than 60w, please call the FlexRadio Sales team and place your special order for one. It is that simple. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:44 PM, Howard S. White wrote: Since it is already available from the Sales Team, would it not make sense from the marketing point of view to put the 30 W Customer Upgradeable Version on the web site as an optional offering... I suspect that giving us that option would eliminate most of the complaints For me 30W was the more interesting version as I could have fun playing with the insides when I upgraded it myself... and due to location and terrain, I really do not need the extra 3db that 60W gives me... __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., VE3GFW/K6 ex-AE6SM KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim (W4TME) Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:33 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U module is now available for ordering from the OLS Lloyd, Look at the specs.They are priced competitively. Where are you going to get a VHF/UHF receiver with the dynamic range of the FLEX-5000 with class A power amps in a single box solution? If you want a 30 watt version, then call the FlexRadio Sales team and buy one. As I have said several time today, it is just that simple and not worth getting flustered over. Nothing has changed. The 30W is just not one of the standard product offerings that can be ordered from the web site. There may be a PA that is better suited for your needs than 30W. Also, no one at FlexRadio advocated turning down the power from 60W to 30 for those users who need lower power. Please, contact the FlexRadio Systems Sales team. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:14 PM, lloydb...@charter.net wrote: Hey, I've had a day to think about things... FLEX is making a giant mistake making the 60 watt the standard! Also it is way NOT competitively priced - not even close. I don't know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous - would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE brick amplifiers. Also, don't suggest simply turning down the output power. It makes no sense to put a high power 3 db pad on the output of the FLEX. Also, simply turning down the power output is not a good solution for four reasons: 1. It is an immediate waste of hundreds of dollars 2. It is an ongoing waste of power and doubles the generated heat 3. If the power output gets miss-adjusted you could very possibly burn out $1000 worth of MOSFET transistors in the outboard amp ( or possibly damage the tube for you tube guys ). 4. 60 watt version requires returning the unit to the factory - I'm a skilled tech and am prepared to install the 30 or 60 watt version at home. I don't want to give up my transceiver for a few weeks or a month while waiting for my turn for bench time at the FLEX shop. I've been waiting since May for the 30 watt VHF-UHF module to become available. I'm very disappointed that things have changed so much. I'd like to have the VHF-UHF set up and ready for the January ARRL VHF-UHF contest. With shipping and turn-around time, that probably won't be possible. Sorry if I come off Hot but this is a big big disappointment. Again, please bring these concerns to the FLEX strategic planners ASAP! Maybe FLEX will rethink this offering. 73 Lloyd N9LB ___ 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
Re: [Flexradio] V/U module at 60W is just the power I need
Here is the beauty of the Special Order version. It is the FLEXibility of the V/U module configuration. If you want a lower powered PA just for UHF and keep VHF at 60W, then you can get that configuration as a special order item. Just contact the FlexRadio Sales team for more information. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. Tune in Excitement On 10/29/2009 3:52 PM, N7BHC wrote: While the price on the 60W version might be higher than I'd like, the 60W power output is just what my 1.5kW solid state amp needs. That way I do not need an intermediate driver. I'll just need to throttle the UHF back to 15W for the 70cm amp. 73, Dave - N7BHC === Email: n7...@drasticom.net N7BHC/B beacon FM15PA 144.291 MHz CW 50 W - 16 element horizontal pol. reports by email or phone +1 (704) 225-3928 === ___ 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 t...@flex-radio.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
[Flexradio] n1mm sdr glitches
Operated in the CQWW SSB Dx contest using flex5000a, kw amp, VOX, N1MM logger, and COM0COM. Pc 2.8ghz dualcore with 3gb mem. Made over 500 qsos but had 7 Glithes. Two types 1) Focus on N1MM call entry, curser blinking, tried to enter the call and the SDR freq went to 0.xxx. This happened 5 times and I can't reproduce it. Note what seems to be a worse case; Assume the mouse is pointing at the freq input for the sdr, when attemping to enter a call into n1mm, The first character is a letter and sdr does not recognise it. So it did not happen that way. 2) attempted to call a station, no output and a high swr message. all looked normal otherwise. correct antenna. etc. Reset the sdr and it ran fine. Same setup as above. any ideas? thanks art w1rzf ___ 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] V/U module is now available for ordering from theOLS
I don’t know anybody that wants a 60 watt factory installed VHF-UHF version! Maybe that should be a high poweroptional upgrade. Also the very low power version is ridiculous – would take two monolithic amplifiers to get it up to customary power levels. Specifically: Serious VHF UHF folks want about 25-30 watts to drive our KW linear amplifiers. Other folks want 10 to 25 watts to drive their Mirage or TE “brick” amplifiers. As a serious VHF/UHF op, I'm glad that the power output is 60W. Most (all?) legal limt 2M/432 amps will not reach full power with 30W. My Commander II requires about 35W for 1KW out. My Lunar Link LA-22A only needs 29W in for 1500W out but the typical spec is 40W in. I believe that an 8877 is going to require something closer to 50-60W in. For 432, my next amp will be a Lunar Link LA-72A which is spec'd at 65W in for 1500W out. Overall, I think 60W is the minimum power that I want in a 2M/432 radio, although I would have preferred 100W. If Flex Radio had decided to build a 10-25W module, then I would have had to buy a couple of bricks to get the power up to the level required by the serious amps. Like others, I was hoping the price would be a couple hundred dollars cheaper, but it is what it is. My order is already placed. 73, Clay W7CE ___ 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] VHF-UHF Upgrade Option - Part Two
I like FLEX - no I love FLEX, so that is why I am putting so much effort into questioning the 60 Watt Factory Installed as the standard VHF-UHF upgrade offering. I could be wrong!!! I've had an order in for a very long for the VHF-UHF upgrade, I assumed that 30 watts would be the standard. When I received the actual invoice from Julie - it showed 60 watt was on order. That was not correct - I wonder how many other advance orders were incorrectly assumed to be for the 60 watt version??? Am I the only one? Please let FLEX know what version of the VHF-UHF you actually want to buy. It may be a simple accounting glitch. I did a quick survey of VHF and UHF amplifier drive requirements; here is what I found... Henry 2000 series 25-35 watts input for 800-1000w out CommanderII ( Palstar ) 10-15 watts nominal, 30 watts max for full output. Tokyo High Power HL350Vdx 10w / 25w / 50w Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 25 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. Tokyo High Power HL500V 20W / 50W , Manual Select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 50 watt input Tokyo High Power HL250UFX 10W / 20W / 50W Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 20 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. ITB - I0JXX 350MOD144 5 watts in for 350 watts out 500MOD144 3 watts in for 500 watts out 1000MOD144 10 watts in for 1000 watts out 300MOD432 5 watts in for 300 watts out VK4DD BLF248-MARK-II: 30 watts in for 600-700w out VK4DD BLF248-PA: 15 Watts in for 300-350w out Communication Concepts CCI/Motorola/Helge Granberg Amplifiers for 144 MHz: AR305 15w input for 300w out AR313 15w input for 300w out As VE3KH correctly points out, Yes the Henry 3000 series VHF / UHF amplifier, and similar home brew amps do need considerably more drive. Thanks, Kevin, and nice to meet you - hope to work you on the air soon. ___ 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] VHF-UHF Upgrade Option - Part Two
I just got a sales order for the 60 Watt version from Julie as well. This is after I ordered the 50 MW version early this AM. I hope she gets my message to cancel it or I will own both!!! Stan -- From: lloydb...@charter.net Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:55 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VHF-UHF Upgrade Option - Part Two I like FLEX - no I love FLEX, so that is why I am putting so much effort into questioning the 60 Watt Factory Installed as the standard VHF-UHF upgrade offering. I could be wrong!!! I've had an order in for a very long for the VHF-UHF upgrade, I assumed that 30 watts would be the standard. When I received the actual invoice from Julie - it showed 60 watt was on order. That was not correct - I wonder how many other advance orders were incorrectly assumed to be for the 60 watt version??? Am I the only one? Please let FLEX know what version of the VHF-UHF you actually want to buy. It may be a simple accounting glitch. I did a quick survey of VHF and UHF amplifier drive requirements; here is what I found... Henry 2000 series 25-35 watts input for 800-1000w out CommanderII ( Palstar ) 10-15 watts nominal, 30 watts max for full output. Tokyo High Power HL350Vdx 10w / 25w / 50w Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 25 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. Tokyo High Power HL500V 20W / 50W , Manual Select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 50 watt input Tokyo High Power HL250UFX 10W / 20W / 50W Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 20 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. ITB - I0JXX 350MOD144 5 watts in for 350 watts out 500MOD144 3 watts in for 500 watts out 1000MOD144 10 watts in for 1000 watts out 300MOD432 5 watts in for 300 watts out VK4DD BLF248-MARK-II: 30 watts in for 600-700w out VK4DD BLF248-PA: 15 Watts in for 300-350w out Communication Concepts CCI/Motorola/Helge Granberg Amplifiers for 144 MHz: AR305 15w input for 300w out AR313 15w input for 300w out As VE3KH correctly points out, Yes the Henry 3000 series VHF / UHF amplifier, and similar home brew amps do need considerably more drive. Thanks, Kevin, and nice to meet you - hope to work you on the air soon. ___ 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 wa2...@taconic.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] Using dual receivers Flex5K
I have a Flex5000 with 18.3 and the latest drivers/etc and RX2. I just got my new receive antenna system hooked up - I'm using the RX2 connection (BNC) on the back of the Flex and selecting RX2 on the antenna menu tab for 160M (while retaining Antenna 1 for receiver one). Both receivers are on. RX2 seems to work fine, but when I mute RX1 (top left of PSDR main window), then RX2 is also muted. If I try and lower the audio gain settings on RX1, then RX2's audio drops. Often I need to listen with only RX2 and don't want to hear RX1 ... or ... I need to lower the volume on RX1 without it affecting RX2 - like independent operation. How can this be done? thanks, Rich, K3VAT ___ 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] Using dual receivers Flex5K
As you have discovered, the main gain control is a global control and changes the gain for both receivers. Use the left AF gain control in the MultiRX box to must just RX1 volume. Intuitive, isn't it? :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of rich kennedy Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:39 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Using dual receivers Flex5K I have a Flex5000 with 18.3 and the latest drivers/etc and RX2. I just got my new receive antenna system hooked up - I'm using the RX2 connection (BNC) on the back of the Flex and selecting RX2 on the antenna menu tab for 160M (while retaining Antenna 1 for receiver one). Both receivers are on. RX2 seems to work fine, but when I mute RX1 (top left of PSDR main window), then RX2 is also muted. If I try and lower the audio gain settings on RX1, then RX2's audio drops. Often I need to listen with only RX2 and don't want to hear RX1 ... or ... I need to lower the volume on RX1 without it affecting RX2 - like independent operation. How can this be done? thanks, Rich, K3VAT ___ 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
[Flexradio] FLEX-5000 VU-Module Ordering Information
Dear FlexRadio folks: There's been quite a bit of Flex-Reflector traffic today regarding our FLEX-5000 VU-Module upgrade online pricing announcement and ordering details. Some of this traffic is related to our decision to promote the 60W VHF/UHF module (VU-6060) on the online store. Please allow me to give some background and status to clarify: *OUR CUSTOMER'S REQUIREMENTS* Our FLEX-5000 VU-Module customers are as diverse as their operation modes: Some folks want to catch great CW and SSB weak signal VHF/UHF band openings at barefoot power levels or driving legal limit VHF amplifiers. Some folks can't wait to take advantage of the FULL DUPLEX Dual Band capabilities of the VU-Module for satellite operation. Others are excited about the low power IF level output and phase synchronous LO circuitry for microwave transverter use. And finally, there are some that just want the flexibility of a very high performance All mode, all band radio in the shack. *OUR TECHNICAL SOLUTION* The FLEX-5000 VU-Module has been designed to be very modular. The VU-BASE unit is the core of the design, providing the VHF and UHF RF sections, the phase synchronous, DDS-based local oscillator section, plus switching and control functions. The VU-BASE has an output of approximately 50mW. This is perfect for receive only or microwave transverter applications. To meet the higher power requirements of other operations, we've developed a modular Power Amplifier building block design. We've initially designed both 30watt and 60watt blocks for VHF and UHF using very modern brick amplifier technology. These amplifiers sit on a POWERUP base that provides proper cooling and power distribution for the higher power configurations. We've always let everyone know when we've discussed the VU-Module that to power the 60Watt Vhf/Uhf amplifiers, you will need to send your FLEX-5000 to our facility for modification and installation. This is still true. The VU-BASE and lower power configurations can be self installed. If you'd like to learn more about the VU-Module, here's a link to a presentation I gave recently at the AMSAT 2009 Symposium: * http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=298* During our development, we've come to realize this VU-module installation is the most complex of any of our FLEX-5000 upgrades. As mentioned, installation of the 60W V/U versions require a complete dis-assembly of your FLEX-5000 radio and removal of the HPA board to incorporate a power connection mod. Once this modification is accomplished, the VU module is installed. No soldering is required but there are numerous jumpers, cables, and coax connections that must be made to the various boards in the radio. After the radio is modified and re-installed, the unit calibration must be verified. The VU-BASE and VU-3030 30Watt versions can be self-installed but care will be required to ensure that nothing is damaged during this process. *CAUTION: If you have ANY concerns about your assembly skills with small delicate connections, we strongly suggest you let us do the installation, no matter what your power level configuration. *The added benefit of letting FlexRadio do the installation is that we'll check your radio over, perform any outstanding Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and verify proper operation. * *Two more notes regarding installation: First, the VU-Module installation requires that you have a current production Version 34(a,b,c) RFIO board in your radio. Check out: http://kb.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50054.aspx?Keywords=RFIO if you are unsure what version you have in your radio. Contact sa...@flex-radio.com if you need to upgrade your RFIO board and we can do both upgrades at the same time and save you a second installation charge. Secondly - very recently we have begun shipping new FLEX-5000 radios with the VU High Power modification installed during production. Using the same technique and link above, see if your PA board serial number ends with (28I) or later. If so, you don't need the in-factory modification and you can self-install all versions of the VU-Module if you are up for the challenge.* * *OUR CUSTOMER INPUTS (to date)* The FLEX-5000 VU-Module upgrade has been in development for most of this year. During this time, we've had many FLEX-5000 owners place units on PRE-ORDER status, even without knowing the final price. We appreciate your confidence in our product and your business! We believe you early adopters will be very satisfied with the results. To date, the vast majority of folks have pre-ordered the VU-6060 60W version. This early pre-ordering has helped greatly in securing the best prices and lowest production costs. *COSTS and PRICES* Speaking of costs and prices, at the end of every development project, engineering, marketing, and management get together and hammer out what the widget is going to sell for. We've completed this exercise for the VU-Module and it's various configurations
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 VU-Module Ordering Information
If you'd like to learn more about the VU-Module, here's a link to a presentation I gave recently at the AMSAT 2009 Symposium: * http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=298* Greg, I looked at your presentation and am very interested in the VU Antenna Switch box, although, if I am reading the drawings correctly, I don't think it will work with my intended configuration. I currently am using RX1 in (6M meter preamp), RX2 in (2nd 6M preamp/antenna), and XVRX and XVTX for split input transverters. The only connector that I'm not currently using is the INT XVTR connector. On 2M/432, I want to be able to drive a separate amp and antenna for each band. From the drawings, it doesn't look like there is an option to use the single INT XVTR connector to automatically switch between the 2M and 432 amps/antennas. I think what I trying to do would be a fairly desirable configuration for those who aren't interested in full-duplex operation. I suppose I could connect the 2nd 6M preamp to Ant 2, but then I run the risk of blowing the preamp if the TX antenna configuration is accidently changed on any of the bands. I've seen enough unexpected database changes to think that could happen even without operator error. Do I correctly understand the drawings and configuration options when using the VU antenna switch? 73, Clay W7CE ___ 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] Fw: 160m cw dx'ing agc settings
--- On Fri, 10/30/09, dan edwards w...@att.net wrote: From: dan edwards w...@att.net Subject: 160m cw dx'ing agc settings To: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz Date: Friday, October 30, 2009, 1:43 AM FWIW when digging for weak cw sigs on 160m, i find even the 'fast' agc setting does not recover quickly enough from the static crashes.. custom settings that work better for me, anyway, 'decay' and 'hang' both trimmed back to 15. but, i am not one of the guys who turns the rf gain WWAAYY down either. especially when using short rx-only antennas in a 4 square array. sure as the world, some guy will come blasting in at 40 over 9 right on top of the guy i'm trying to hear... anybody else notice this, or is it just me? 73, w5xz, dan ___ 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] [FlexEdge] PwSDR 1.19.1 test/SVN on W7
Tim, I am using two different FW cards, one PCI 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy) vers 6.1.7600.16385 two PCIe LSI 1394 OHCI compliant Host Controller vers 6.1.7600.16385 Does the same on both controllers on Win7 /32. Under anyother OS, PB works normal on both. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Tim Ellison wrote: Go figure. What is the name of the OHCI1394.sys driver you are using? The generic one or one specific to a chipset? -Tim -Original Message- From: flexedge-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexedge-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:33 PM To: Giuseppe Campana Cc: flexe...@flex-radio.biz; Flexradio Subject: Re: [FlexEdge] PwSDR 1.19.1 test/SVN on W7 I have PowerSDR 1.18.3 and 1.19.1/1.19.3 working on Win7.I have to delete the backup file for PB to work after shutdown..And all this with the native FireWire driver, which is different from the RTM release . -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com Tune in excitement! (tm) On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 5:20 AM, Giuseppe Campana gcamp...@telemar.itwrote: Hi all, Test SVN 1.19.1 with 2.0.0.2 driver works perfect on W7 Professional 32BIT. this for your consideration. 73 Beppe IK3VIG ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using alpha and beta versions of the software. -- 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com Tune in excitement! (tm) ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using alpha and beta versions of the software. ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using alpha and beta versions of the software. ___ 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] Monitoring Times article
Flex Radios represent future of amateur radio in November Monitoring Times. -Larry N7BCP ___ 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
