Re: [Flexradio] Transmit Echo
Joe, Usually echo (not a delay) in your transmitted audio is RF getting into the audio chain somewhere..One way to prove it is to record someone on the air and play back over the air to see if the echo goes away with the recording playback (since the Quick Playback disconnects the mic) .Make sure that the outer shield is connected to ground in the mic connector (pin5) and that your shield is connected to pin 5 also, that is chassis ground. If you have another mic to plug into the rear of the 5K balanced input, that will give you something else to work with.. An extra ferrite on the FireWire cable, up close to the computer is good and have the computer grounded to your station RF ground. I keep a field strength meter setting on top of my amp,if I see the meter come off the zero peg, there is usually a problem some where, or antenna down. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595, Option 2 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com "Tune in excitement!" ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Joe Word wrote: > When I transmit in SSB I get an echo. What should I change to fix this. > > I am using the 5000A, XP and latest beta version of software. PC is > Core 2 DUO with 2 gig ram. > > Joe N9VX > > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
On 9/17/2010 6:08 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: Yes. Read the section in the Owner's manual regarding TX Profiles and how to create then with predefined TX filter settings. -Tim Tim, Configured several digital mode TX profiles from 50Hz through 1.1KHz. I already had the RX filters setup for digital. Thanks Tony -K2MO -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 4:29 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters Greetings all, Is there a way to configure the Flex 5000A digital mode transmit filters so that they match the receive filters? Thanks Tony -K2MO ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5458 (20100917) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
Greg, Thanks. FlexRadio, work your magic!... 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: Greg Jurrens To: John Maetta Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... John: I would like to clarify our status and plans regarding transverter sequencing on the FLEX-1500: 1. Currently there is a problem with the timing of the PTT OUT signal on the FLEX-1500. Thanks to Input from you and others, we have captured this as DE317 in our internal tracking system. As Gerald mentioned, this will be resolved in an upcoming iteration of PowerSDR and be a part of the release Version 2.0.x. For information on unreleased software and our development (beta) releases, check out our "FLEXEDGE" reflector. 2. You have also requested an ENHANCEMENT to PowerSDR to provide an "RF INHIBIT" function for the FLEX-1500 to work with your sequencer. (Thanks for the diagram!). We've evaluated the feasibility of this enhancement and technically we can add the RF INHIBIT function using the FLEXWIRE I/O pins. It will be prioritized along with other enhancements and likely appear in an upcoming release. John, there are several of us here at FlexRadio Systems that are avid VHF/Microwave enthusiasts. I'm sure you'll agree there are about as many sequencer schemes as there are active microwavers. The sequencer in my K5GJ/r Rovermobile is totally different than the one in N5AC/r (our VP, Engineering) We can't support them all but we'll do our best to support as many as is practical. The RF Inhibit is a good idea so we'll do our best to add it when we can. In the meantime, we will fix the internal PTT OUT sequencing timing issue in PowerSDR for the FLEX-1500 immediately. Rest assured we understand your requirement and will do our best to support as many transverter schemes as we can. Thanks and 73, Greg Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems Inc. T: 512-535-5266 x203 E: g...@flex-radio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM, John Maetta wrote: Because I am a visual reference type person, here is how I believe the Flex-1500 should work when using any digital mode. It does not matter if you use it on digital HF or as an digital IF for your VHF/UHF transverters, The Flex-1500 does not currently operate this way, I have tested it. http://www.n6vmo.com/Otherstuff/sequencerdrawing.jpg 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... > Hi Brian, > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the Flex-1500. > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > toast. > > I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT to > the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, but > unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and > consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. > > Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional > system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, speaker > cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is to > keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from > the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop > analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. > > Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the > Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the FLEXWIRE > jack. > > In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. > 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > received. > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > 4. Sequencer doe
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
John, I want to be sure I understand what you are saying because I think what you want to happen is something that I made possible because I am fond of the little PTT mike that came with my TS-480! I don't particularly like my Heil and since I am in a semi-prone position when operating I don't like foot switches, either. I simply made a "breakout box" with an eight terminal strip in it and mounted separate output jacks on the box for the radios/applications I want to use. The PTT mike switch can be, and is at present, connected to the correct pin on the Flex3000. If I ever decide to implement some plan using a transverter I would simply bring that line out of the box separately to the sequencer and take the proper delayed output from the sequencer back in to my breakout box and apply it to the mike jack on the Flex5000A although I am aware that in that specific case there may be more than one way to key the radio. Like you, I tend to stay away from "accessory jacks." Would this work in your case or is there something I don't understand. 73 Lee K9WRU - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... Hi Brian, Acutally, that exact feature is standard on my TS-790A and I believe many other transceivers employ a TX Inhibit input on their accessory jacks as well. I don't use it, but it is available. 73 John N6VMO I think you are complaining that you can't assert the PTT on the radio and have it routed to the sequencer yet the radio doesn't actually key up until the sequencer sends it a separate PTT signal. That is nice and it would be great if Flex did something like that. But it sure isn't standard. What would you do if you were using a Yaecomwood? ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Transmit Echo
Is the MON on by chance and the mic is picking up your transmitted audio? If not, then it is probably an RF issue and you should add some ferrite beads to both ends of the Firewire cable along with grounding the PC to the radio hardware. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Joe Word Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:40 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Transmit Echo When I transmit in SSB I get an echo. What should I change to fix this. I am using the 5000A, XP and latest beta version of software. PC is Core 2 DUO with 2 gig ram. Joe N9VX ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
John: I would like to clarify our status and plans regarding transverter sequencing on the FLEX-1500: 1. Currently there is a problem with the timing of the PTT OUT signal on the FLEX-1500. Thanks to Input from you and others, we have captured this as DE317 in our internal tracking system. As Gerald mentioned, this will be resolved in an upcoming iteration of PowerSDR and be a part of the release Version 2.0.x. For information on unreleased software and our development (beta) releases, check out our "FLEXEDGE" reflector. 2. You have also requested an ENHANCEMENT to PowerSDR to provide an "RF INHIBIT" function for the FLEX-1500 to work with your sequencer. (Thanks for the diagram!). We've evaluated the feasibility of this enhancement and technically we can add the RF INHIBIT function using the FLEXWIRE I/O pins. It will be prioritized along with other enhancements and likely appear in an upcoming release. John, there are several of us here at FlexRadio Systems that are avid VHF/Microwave enthusiasts. I'm sure you'll agree there are about as many sequencer schemes as there are active microwavers. The sequencer in my K5GJ/r Rovermobile is totally different than the one in N5AC/r (our VP, Engineering) We can't support them all but we'll do our best to support as many as is practical. The RF Inhibit is a good idea so we'll do our best to add it when we can. In the meantime, we will fix the internal PTT OUT sequencing timing issue in PowerSDR for the FLEX-1500 immediately. Rest assured we understand your requirement and will do our best to support as many transverter schemes as we can. Thanks and 73, Greg Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems Inc. T: 512-535-5266 x203 E: g...@flex-radio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM, John Maetta wrote: > Because I am a visual reference type person, here is how I believe the > Flex-1500 should work when using any digital mode. > It does not matter if you use it on digital HF or as an digital IF for your > VHF/UHF transverters, > > The Flex-1500 does not currently operate this way, I have tested it. > > http://www.n6vmo.com/Otherstuff/sequencerdrawing.jpg > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:59 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment > sequencingissue... > > > > Hi Brian, > > > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the > Flex-1500. > > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > > toast. > > > > I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... > > > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > to > > the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver > amp, > > 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, > but > > unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and > > consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. > > > > Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional > > system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, > speaker > > cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is > to > > keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from > > the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop > > analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. > > > > Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the > > Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the > FLEXWIRE > > jack. > > > > In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. > > 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > > received. > > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > > 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. > > 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital > mode > > audio via VAC to Flex-1500. > > > > This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As > more > > Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying > > becomes critical. > > > > It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't > > confuse the issue. > > > > 73 > > >
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 1:39 PM, FlexRadio Support, Dudley Hurry < supp...@flex-radio.com> wrote: > Tony, > > Tip of the day! > > If you have the "Show Transmit on Display" in the SSB mode checked (this > will give you two yellow lines in the Panadapter, you have check this in > USB or LSB, the option does not show up in DigiU/L ) you can dynamically > move the yellow transmit lines while in TX. This way you can match your TX > bandwidth to your transmitted signal. > This works but consider, do you really need to? If your digital mode program is working properly the undesired products should be down at least 80dB. If not you might want to figure out why instead of applying a filter 'band-aid'. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
On 9/17/2010 6:27 PM, Ray - K9DUR wrote: Tony, Yes. All you have to do is set up a transmit profile with the filter settings matching whatever receive filter you are using. For example: I normally use the 3.8 kHz filter with FLDigi. So, I created a profile named "Digital (FLDigi)" with the TX filter set to 150Hz-3950Hz. For RTTY, I am usually using MMTTY in N1MM Logger& I use a custom RX filter with limits of 1950Hz-2450Hz. So, I created a TX profile named "RTTY (N1MM)" with the same filter settings. Just gotta remember to switch the TX profile back to "DefaultDX" when I go back to SSBhi..hi. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info Thanks Ray, Certainly is easy to setup... Tony -K2MO __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5458 (20100917) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Transmit Echo
When I transmit in SSB I get an echo. What should I change to fix this. I am using the 5000A, XP and latest beta version of software. PC is Core 2 DUO with 2 gig ram. Joe N9VX ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 2:59 PM, John Maetta wrote: > Hi Brian, > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the > Flex-1500. > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > toast. > Right. Got it. In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > received. > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. > 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital mode > audio via VAC to Flex-1500. > I see what you are driving at and using the physical PTT in/out on the FlexWire port would make for a more elegant wiring harness. Still, consider the following: 1. The digital mode program keys the sequencer using a physical serial port such as a USB-to-Serial adaptor. DTR or RTS on that port can be used to key the sequencer. Designate this as port A. 2. The sequencer output for the transceiver is connected to DSR or RTS of a second serial port through an appropriate level-shifter. That serial port is then used as the keying signal input to PowerSDR. Designate this as port B. Now when JT65 or fldigi asserts PTT, the DTR or RTS signal or port A is asserted, thus keying the sequencer. When the sequencer has sequentially keyed the preamp, PA, and transverter, the PTT signal from the sequencer to the transceiver is asserted thus asserting DSR or CTS is asserted on port B through the level shifter (as needed). I don't believe that this would require any modifications to either the Flex 1500 or PowerSDR. > > This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As more > Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying > becomes critical. > Are you sure there is a problem with keying amplifiers? Traditionally that is not a problem. You can use DDutil in order to provide PTT fan-out to multiple device. > > It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't > confuse the issue. > You were very clear and now I understand the problem. I hope my suggestion proves helpful. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
Hi Brian, Acutally, that exact feature is standard on my TS-790A and I believe many other transceivers employ a TX Inhibit input on their accessory jacks as well. I don't use it, but it is available. 73 John N6VMO I think you are complaining that you can't assert the PTT on the radio and have it routed to the sequencer yet the radio doesn't actually key up until the sequencer sends it a separate PTT signal. That is nice and it would be great if Flex did something like that. But it sure isn't standard. What would you do if you were using a Yaecomwood? ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
Dudley, I have had WSJT key the sequencer via the laptop serial port, and then had the sequencer apply the last event PTT to the FLEXWIRE PTT IN pin. The Flex-1500 then switched to TX, but PowerSDR did not get a PTT from WSJT, so it did not transmit any WSJT audio. So, I gathered that since PowerSDR did not get the PTT from WSJT via VSP, it ignored any audio via VAC. This can be verified easily by configuring any digital program to apply PTT via a hardware serial port, and then ground pin 4 of the FLEXWIRE jack. 73 John - Original Message - From: FlexRadio Support, Dudley Hurry To: John Maetta Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... John, I am no expert in sequencers, but why don't you use the digital program to key a serial port (with VSP and I presume DDUtil)directly to the sequencer and not to PowerSDR,this would start your keying process, going by your diagram. Same thing if you needed mic PTT, have the PTT key the sequencer first. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595, Option 2 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com "Tune in excitement!" ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM, John Maetta wrote: Because I am a visual reference type person, here is how I believe the Flex-1500 should work when using any digital mode. It does not matter if you use it on digital HF or as an digital IF for your VHF/UHF transverters, The Flex-1500 does not currently operate this way, I have tested it. http://www.n6vmo.com/Otherstuff/sequencerdrawing.jpg 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... > Hi Brian, > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the Flex-1500. > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > toast. > > I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT to > the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, but > unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and > consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. > > Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional > system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, speaker > cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is to > keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from > the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop > analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. > > Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the > Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the FLEXWIRE > jack. > > In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. > 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > received. > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. > 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital mode > audio via VAC to Flex-1500. > > This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As more > Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying > becomes critical. > > It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't > confuse the issue. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "Brian Lloyd" > To: "GI1CET" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:46 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment > sequencingissue... > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, GI1CET wrote: > > > > > Joe / Tim > > > > > > S
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
DE317 is scheduled very high in the queue. I will no longer give dates, however. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems(TM) 13091 Pond Springs Road, #250 Austin, TX 78729 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202 Email: ger...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com Tune In Excitement (TM) PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 2:30 PM, John Maetta wrote: > Gentlemen, > > Where in the queue is bug fix D317 and when can we expect a beta test? > Also, the fix requirements have been detailed in a previous post, has that > made it to the software engineers? > > I am still holding to my plans of using the Flex-1500 in the ARRL EME > Contest on Oct. 2 - 3 and Oct. 30 -31. > It would be very disappointing to have to wait another year. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > In order to have the folks at FlexRadio to only have to 'fix' this bug > once, I have put together a quick document outlining the scope and > requirements. I believe it covers what needs to be implemented in PowerSDR > and the Flex-1500 to allow reliable sequencing of external equipment, while > maintaining functionality for users that don't require the use of > sequencers. > > > > Please feel free to discuss any changes to the doc below. > > > > Flex-1500 Sequencer Control Requirements - FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX INHIBIT > ENABLE > > > > Scope: > > > > Provide a software control option in PowerSDR to inhibit RF transmit > until > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN is brought to ground by any external source, > regardless of the PTT source (MIC, key or digital mode). > > > > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN, when asserted to ground, should also signal > PowerSDR to switch to TX, regardless of the state of FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX > INHIBIT ENABLE. > > > > Requirements: > > > > 1. Provide a software control option in PowerSDR labeled 'FLEXWIRE PTT IN > TX INHIBIT ENABLE". Default setting is 'Off', disabled or unchecked. > > > > A. If this option is unchecked; Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN functions as > normal, > signaling PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX when asserted to > ground. > > > > B. When this option is checked; it will inhibit TX until Flexwire pin 4 > PTT IN of the Flexwire jack is held at ground by an external source, such > as > a sequencer. When pin 4 in brought to ground by an external source, it > signals PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX. > > > > By making this an option, users are not required to have to apply a > ground > to Flexwire pin 4 in order to transmit. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: David McKenzie > > To: John Maetta > > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:19 AM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > I would suggest the option of inhibiting TX unless the FlexWire PTT pin > is based, along with the normal "Delay PTT" that is already in the software > (and not working). This allows for the flexibility required with expensive, > complicated sequenced systems. PTT-Out should still go to ground when > pushing "PTT" on the mic or through a digital program, but no RF until > PTT-IN is biased in this mode. > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM, John Maetta > wrote: > > > > Since I have all my equipment on the test bench, I would be happy to > assist > > in beta testing the proposed fixes and report my findings. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Maetta" > > To: > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 3:44 PM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > > Graham and Tim, > > > > > > Thanks for your fast response to this issue. > > > > > > As Jim mentions below, a 'hard' PTT to the Flexwire PTT IN and then > on to > > > key PSDR is the most reliable method. > > > FlexRadio, work your magic and remedy this issue. > > > > > > 73 > > > > > > John > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "GI1CET" > > > To: > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 2:15 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Graham > > > > > > > > This one is currently as of this moment putting my 1500 purchase > on > > hold, > > > can you clarify which issue > > > > is going to be fixed, > > > > > > > > Is it the delayed PTT timing one - > > > > (Not sure that I would risk my PA or LNA to a timed PTT rather > than a > > herd > > > sequenced one!) > > > > > > > > Or is it the items raised by John re use with e
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
Tony, Yes. All you have to do is set up a transmit profile with the filter settings matching whatever receive filter you are using. For example: I normally use the 3.8 kHz filter with FLDigi. So, I created a profile named "Digital (FLDigi)" with the TX filter set to 150Hz-3950Hz. For RTTY, I am usually using MMTTY in N1MM Logger & I use a custom RX filter with limits of 1950Hz-2450Hz. So, I created a TX profile named "RTTY (N1MM)" with the same filter settings. Just gotta remember to switch the TX profile back to "DefaultDX" when I go back to SSBhi..hi. 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
John, I am no expert in sequencers, but why don't you use the digital program to key a serial port (with VSP and I presume DDUtil)directly to the sequencer and not to PowerSDR,this would start your keying process, going by your diagram. Same thing if you needed mic PTT, have the PTT key the sequencer first. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595, Option 2 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com "Tune in excitement!" ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM, John Maetta wrote: > Because I am a visual reference type person, here is how I believe the > Flex-1500 should work when using any digital mode. > It does not matter if you use it on digital HF or as an digital IF for your > VHF/UHF transverters, > > The Flex-1500 does not currently operate this way, I have tested it. > > http://www.n6vmo.com/Otherstuff/sequencerdrawing.jpg > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:59 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment > sequencingissue... > > > > Hi Brian, > > > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the > Flex-1500. > > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > > toast. > > > > I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... > > > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > to > > the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver > amp, > > 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, > but > > unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and > > consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. > > > > Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional > > system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, > speaker > > cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is > to > > keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from > > the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop > > analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. > > > > Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the > > Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the > FLEXWIRE > > jack. > > > > In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. > > 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > > received. > > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > > 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. > > 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital > mode > > audio via VAC to Flex-1500. > > > > This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As > more > > Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying > > becomes critical. > > > > It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't > > confuse the issue. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Brian Lloyd" > > To: "GI1CET" > > Cc: > > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment > > sequencingissue... > > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, GI1CET wrote: > > > > > > > Joe / Tim > > > > > > > > See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. > > > > > > > > There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent > regarding > > > > this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my > > case > > > > at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a > > > > transverter driver (for higher power operation) > > > > > > > > > > I don't understand this. Certainly one could use the 1500 just the way > it > > is > > > without problems in a sequenced transverter setup. The mic PTT line is > > > routed to the sequencer instead of the PTT input on the 1500. The > > sequencer > > > is used to assert PTT going into the radio. When you key the mic it > then > > > asserts PTT into the sequencer, which then sequences all the goodies, > e.g. > > > preamp, PA, transverter, and then lastly, the 1500. Whenever I have > used > a > > > sequencer that is what I have done. That works with any transceiver. > > > > > > I think you are complaining th
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
Yes. Read the section in the Owner's manual regarding TX Profiles and how to create then with predefined TX filter settings. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tony Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 4:29 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters Greetings all, Is there a way to configure the Flex 5000A digital mode transmit filters so that they match the receive filters? Thanks Tony -K2MO ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
Because I am a visual reference type person, here is how I believe the Flex-1500 should work when using any digital mode. It does not matter if you use it on digital HF or as an digital IF for your VHF/UHF transverters, The Flex-1500 does not currently operate this way, I have tested it. http://www.n6vmo.com/Otherstuff/sequencerdrawing.jpg 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... > Hi Brian, > > That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT > and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the > radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. > > The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the Flex-1500. > Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the > Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 > FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now > toast. > > I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... > > Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT to > the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, > 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, but > unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and > consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. > > Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional > system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, speaker > cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is to > keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from > the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop > analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. > > Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the > Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the FLEXWIRE > jack. > > In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: > > 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. > 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is > received. > 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. > 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. > 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital mode > audio via VAC to Flex-1500. > > This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As more > Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying > becomes critical. > > It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't > confuse the issue. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "Brian Lloyd" > To: "GI1CET" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:46 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment > sequencingissue... > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, GI1CET wrote: > > > > > Joe / Tim > > > > > > See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. > > > > > > There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding > > > this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my > case > > > at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a > > > transverter driver (for higher power operation) > > > > > > > I don't understand this. Certainly one could use the 1500 just the way it > is > > without problems in a sequenced transverter setup. The mic PTT line is > > routed to the sequencer instead of the PTT input on the 1500. The > sequencer > > is used to assert PTT going into the radio. When you key the mic it then > > asserts PTT into the sequencer, which then sequences all the goodies, e.g. > > preamp, PA, transverter, and then lastly, the 1500. Whenever I have used a > > sequencer that is what I have done. That works with any transceiver. > > > > I think you are complaining that you can't assert the PTT on the radio and > > have it routed to the sequencer yet the radio doesn't actually key up > until > > the sequencer sends it a separate PTT signal. That is nice and it would be > > great if Flex did something like that. But it sure isn't standard. > > > > What would you do if you were using a Yaecomwood? > > > > -- > > Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL > > 3191 Western Dr. > > Cameron Park, CA 95682 > > br...@lloyd.com > > +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) > > +1.931.492.6776 (USA) > > (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) > > ___ > > 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/flexradi
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue...
Hi Brian, That is how my TS-790 based EME digital mode system functions. Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT and speaker audio to the sequencer (speaker audio passes unimpeded to the radio's MIC). The sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, 8877 amp and then the radio. Digital mode audio is transmitted. The problem arises when using digital modes with PowerSDR and the Flex-1500. Digital mode keys PowerSDR via virtual comport 2, PowerSDR keys the Flex-1500, digital mode audio is sent to PowerSDR via VAC. Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT OUT is asserted too late for the sequencer, preamp is now toast. I have tried several different PTT combinations. Such as... Digital mode keys the RigBlaster via hardware comport 1, which routes PTT to the sequencer, the sequencer provides switching to the preamp, driver amp, 8877 amp and then the Flex-1500. The Flex-1500 transitions to transmit, but unfortunately, PowerSDR does see the virutal PTT from digital mode and consequently does not transmit WSJT audio. Now, I could setup the Flex-1500 the same way as my current traditional system. This would require me to use my laptop soundcard, MIC cable, speaker cable and the RigBlaster. But, the beauty of PowerSDR and Flex-1500 is to keep digital audio, digital. We should not have to take analog audio from the Flex-1500 headset jack and route it into the laptop, nor route laptop analog speaker audio into the Flex-1500 MIC jack. Bottom line is, that the only cable running from the laptop or PC to the Flex-1500 is the USB cable. While the sequencer is connected to the FLEXWIRE jack. In a not so distant FlexRadio future I am hopeful of the following: 1. Digital mode would key PowerSDR using virtual serial port. 2. PowerSDR would key Flex-1500, but hold off RF until FLEXWIRE PTT IN is received. 3. Flex-1500 would key sequencer with FLEXWIRE PTT OUT. 4. Sequencer does its thing and finally keys Flex-1500 FLEXWIRE PTT IN. 5. PowerSDR sees FLEXWIRE PTT IN, enables transmit and routes digital mode audio via VAC to Flex-1500. This issue should not be limited to just the users of transverters. As more Flex users add HF amplifiers to the -1500, the need to sequence keying becomes critical. It is difficult to explain what I have experienced, and I hope I don't confuse the issue. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "Brian Lloyd" To: "GI1CET" Cc: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencingissue... > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, GI1CET wrote: > > > Joe / Tim > > > > See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. > > > > There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding > > this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my case > > at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a > > transverter driver (for higher power operation) > > > > I don't understand this. Certainly one could use the 1500 just the way it is > without problems in a sequenced transverter setup. The mic PTT line is > routed to the sequencer instead of the PTT input on the 1500. The sequencer > is used to assert PTT going into the radio. When you key the mic it then > asserts PTT into the sequencer, which then sequences all the goodies, e.g. > preamp, PA, transverter, and then lastly, the 1500. Whenever I have used a > sequencer that is what I have done. That works with any transceiver. > > I think you are complaining that you can't assert the PTT on the radio and > have it routed to the sequencer yet the radio doesn't actually key up until > the sequencer sends it a separate PTT signal. That is nice and it would be > great if Flex did something like that. But it sure isn't standard. > > What would you do if you were using a Yaecomwood? > > -- > Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL > 3191 Western Dr. > Cameron Park, CA 95682 > br...@lloyd.com > +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) > +1.931.492.6776 (USA) > (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
Tony, Tip of the day! If you have the "Show Transmit on Display" in the SSB mode checked (this will give you two yellow lines in the Panadapter, you have check this in USB or LSB, the option does not show up in DigiU/L ) you can dynamically move the yellow transmit lines while in TX. This way you can match your TX bandwidth to your transmitted signal. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ FlexRadio Systems (512) 250-8595, Option 2 Email: dud...@flex-radio.com Web: www.flex-radio.com "Tune in excitement!" ™ On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Tony wrote: > Greetings all, > > Is there a way to configure the Flex 5000A digital mode transmit filters so > that they match the receive filters? > > Thanks > > Tony -K2MO > > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex Digital Mode Filters
Greetings all, Is there a way to configure the Flex 5000A digital mode transmit filters so that they match the receive filters? Thanks Tony -K2MO ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
John Of course it would help if I could type ;-)) sorry typo of course I meant 3215 Jim, GI1CET On 17/09/2010 20:19, Maetta, John wrote: Hi Jim, For clarification, it is bug report 3215. The bug report blog details the fix requirements. 73 John -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of GI1CET Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 9:07 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... Joe / Tim See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my case at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a transverter driver (for higher power operation) Jim, GI1CET On 17/09/2010 16:09, Joe Roth-WC4R wrote: John- Are you referring to a bug in the PSDR software? Is it the official released version (where a phone call is the best path)? Or a software beta version (where the other 'edge' email reflector would be appropriate)? Is this a hardware issue (where a phone call to Flex would be the correct course of action)? I'm just not familiar with the 'issue' of what you speak of. 73, Joe From: j.mae...@verizon.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:32:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter transverter collecting dust in my shack. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ This message is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please destroy all copies of this message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM, GI1CET wrote: > Joe / Tim > > See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. > > There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding > this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my case > at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a > transverter driver (for higher power operation) > I don't understand this. Certainly one could use the 1500 just the way it is without problems in a sequenced transverter setup. The mic PTT line is routed to the sequencer instead of the PTT input on the 1500. The sequencer is used to assert PTT going into the radio. When you key the mic it then asserts PTT into the sequencer, which then sequences all the goodies, e.g. preamp, PA, transverter, and then lastly, the 1500. Whenever I have used a sequencer that is what I have done. That works with any transceiver. I think you are complaining that you can't assert the PTT on the radio and have it routed to the sequencer yet the radio doesn't actually key up until the sequencer sends it a separate PTT signal. That is nice and it would be great if Flex did something like that. But it sure isn't standard. What would you do if you were using a Yaecomwood? -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
Hi Jim, For clarification, it is bug report 3215. The bug report blog details the fix requirements. 73 John -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of GI1CET Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 9:07 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... Joe / Tim See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my case at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a transverter driver (for higher power operation) Jim, GI1CET On 17/09/2010 16:09, Joe Roth-WC4R wrote: > John- Are you referring to a bug in the PSDR software? Is it the official > released version (where a phone call is the best path)? Or a software beta > version (where the other 'edge' email reflector would be appropriate)? > Is this a hardware issue (where a phone call to Flex would be the correct > course of action)? > I'm just not familiar with the 'issue' of what you speak of. > 73, Joe > >> From: j.mae...@verizon.net >> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:32:02 -0700 >> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... >> >> The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... >> >> I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the >> 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can >> we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter >> transverter collecting dust in my shack. >> >> 73 >> >> John N6VMO >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "John Maetta" >> To: >> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM >> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ This message is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please destroy all copies of this message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
Am 17.09.2010 17:26, schrieb Tim Ellison: When you are using an amp, which is the context of this answer, QRP is moot. what should be wrong, if you use a qrp trc as a basic setup for all needs, if the pa there is clean, there is nothing wrong to use a amp occassionally, often i work qrp, but sometimes it's better to switch a button on and get extra 10DB. OK, the philosphie there maybe is to get indepent Testresults from QST, but then you risk to get a lemon, for my opinion there wouldn't have been a problem to make a class A Amp, the extra bucks paid happily. I'm very happy with the Receiver so far and it's ok for the money what i paid. -Martin ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
Joe / Tim See Bug report 3125 currently at open status. There are a number of us waiting for some indication of intent regarding this bug / issue as it is critical to the decision to purchase (in my case at least) as without a fix it's pointless trying to use the 1500 as a transverter driver (for higher power operation) Jim, GI1CET On 17/09/2010 16:09, Joe Roth-WC4R wrote: John- Are you referring to a bug in the PSDR software? Is it the official released version (where a phone call is the best path)? Or a software beta version (where the other 'edge' email reflector would be appropriate)? Is this a hardware issue (where a phone call to Flex would be the correct course of action)? I'm just not familiar with the 'issue' of what you speak of. 73, Joe From: j.mae...@verizon.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:32:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter transverter collecting dust in my shack. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
Hi Tim, I am relatively new to the reflector and must have missed Gerald's post. A phone call seems like the best course to take. Thanks, 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "John Maetta" ; Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:25 AM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > John, > > If you have a specific question regarding an upcoming beta release, I would contact FlexRadio directly. Gerald has said numerous time that FlexRadio is no longer publically committing to forward looking features, bug fixes and dates for their releases for numerous business and practical reasons, so if you are waiting for a reply on the reflector, there is a good chance that you will not get it. > > > -Tim > > > -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John Maetta > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:32 AM > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... > > I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the > 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can > we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter > transverter collecting dust in my shack. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > Where in the queue is bug fix D317 and when can we expect a beta test? > > Also, the fix requirements have been detailed in a previous post, has that > > made it to the software engineers? > > > > I am still holding to my plans of using the Flex-1500 in the ARRL EME > > Contest on Oct. 2 - 3 and Oct. 30 -31. > > It would be very disappointing to have to wait another year. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Maetta" > > To: > > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:24 AM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > > > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > > > In order to have the folks at FlexRadio to only have to 'fix' this bug > > once, I have put together a quick document outlining the scope and > > requirements. I believe it covers what needs to be implemented in > PowerSDR > > and the Flex-1500 to allow reliable sequencing of external equipment, > while > > maintaining functionality for users that don't require the use of > > sequencers. > > > > > > Please feel free to discuss any changes to the doc below. > > > > > > Flex-1500 Sequencer Control Requirements - FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX INHIBIT > > ENABLE > > > > > > Scope: > > > > > > Provide a software control option in PowerSDR to inhibit RF transmit > until > > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN is brought to ground by any external source, > > regardless of the PTT source (MIC, key or digital mode). > > > > > > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN, when asserted to ground, should also signal > > PowerSDR to switch to TX, regardless of the state of FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX > > INHIBIT ENABLE. > > > > > > Requirements: > > > > > > 1. Provide a software control option in PowerSDR labeled 'FLEXWIRE PTT > IN > > TX INHIBIT ENABLE". Default setting is 'Off', disabled or unchecked. > > > > > > A. If this option is unchecked; Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN functions as > normal, > > signaling PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX when asserted to > > ground. > > > > > > B. When this option is checked; it will inhibit TX until Flexwire pin 4 > > PTT IN of the Flexwire jack is held at ground by an external source, such > as > > a sequencer. When pin 4 in brought to ground by an external source, it > > signals PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX. > > > > > > By making this an option, users are not required to have to apply a > ground > > to Flexwire pin 4 in order to transmit. > > > > > > 73 > > > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: David McKenzie > > > To: John Maetta > > > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:19 AM > > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > > issue... > > > > > > > > > I would suggest the option of inhibiting TX unless the FlexWire PTT > pin > > is based, along with the normal "Delay PTT" that is already in the > software > > (and not working). This allows for the flexibility required with > expensive, > > complicated sequenced systems. PTT-Out should still go to ground when > > pushing "PTT" on the mic or through a digital program, but no RF until > > PTT-IN is biased in this mode. > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM, John Maetta > > wrote: > > > > > > Since I have all my equipment on the test bench, I would be happy to > > assist > > > in beta testing the propo
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
When you are using an amp, which is the context of this answer, QRP is moot. -Tim -Original Message- From: Samuel Strongin [mailto:kf4...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:16 AM To: Tim Ellison; Martin Hertkorn; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 Ok 3 watts out real QRP kf4yox -- From: "Tim Ellison" Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:37 AM To: "Martin Hertkorn" ; Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 > At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within FCC > specification. If you are worried about third-order IMD products, just > turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100. > > > -Tim > > > -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Martin Hertkorn > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 > > Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: >> After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many >> stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not >> believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and >> see what was in it. >> There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, >> amazing >> Burt >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flexradio.com/ >> > Hi there, > > could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about > unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to > bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the > specs about the flex 1500 PA. > Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. > > Martin > > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
John, If you have a specific question regarding an upcoming beta release, I would contact FlexRadio directly. Gerald has said numerous time that FlexRadio is no longer publically committing to forward looking features, bug fixes and dates for their releases for numerous business and practical reasons, so if you are waiting for a reply on the reflector, there is a good chance that you will not get it. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John Maetta Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:32 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter transverter collecting dust in my shack. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > Gentlemen, > > Where in the queue is bug fix D317 and when can we expect a beta test? > Also, the fix requirements have been detailed in a previous post, has that > made it to the software engineers? > > I am still holding to my plans of using the Flex-1500 in the ARRL EME > Contest on Oct. 2 - 3 and Oct. 30 -31. > It would be very disappointing to have to wait another year. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > In order to have the folks at FlexRadio to only have to 'fix' this bug > once, I have put together a quick document outlining the scope and > requirements. I believe it covers what needs to be implemented in PowerSDR > and the Flex-1500 to allow reliable sequencing of external equipment, while > maintaining functionality for users that don't require the use of > sequencers. > > > > Please feel free to discuss any changes to the doc below. > > > > Flex-1500 Sequencer Control Requirements - FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX INHIBIT > ENABLE > > > > Scope: > > > > Provide a software control option in PowerSDR to inhibit RF transmit until > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN is brought to ground by any external source, > regardless of the PTT source (MIC, key or digital mode). > > > > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN, when asserted to ground, should also signal > PowerSDR to switch to TX, regardless of the state of FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX > INHIBIT ENABLE. > > > > Requirements: > > > > 1. Provide a software control option in PowerSDR labeled 'FLEXWIRE PTT IN > TX INHIBIT ENABLE". Default setting is 'Off', disabled or unchecked. > > > > A. If this option is unchecked; Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN functions as normal, > signaling PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX when asserted to > ground. > > > > B. When this option is checked; it will inhibit TX until Flexwire pin 4 > PTT IN of the Flexwire jack is held at ground by an external source, such as > a sequencer. When pin 4 in brought to ground by an external source, it > signals PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX. > > > > By making this an option, users are not required to have to apply a ground > to Flexwire pin 4 in order to transmit. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: David McKenzie > > To: John Maetta > > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:19 AM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > I would suggest the option of inhibiting TX unless the FlexWire PTT pin > is based, along with the normal "Delay PTT" that is already in the software > (and not working). This allows for the flexibility required with expensive, > complicated sequenced systems. PTT-Out should still go to ground when > pushing "PTT" on the mic or through a digital program, but no RF until > PTT-IN is biased in this mode. > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM, John Maetta > wrote: > > > > Since I have all my equipment on the test bench, I would be happy to > assist > > in beta testing the proposed fixes and report my findings. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Maetta" > > To: > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 3:44 PM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > > Graham and Tim, > > > > > > Thanks for your fast response to this issue. > > > > > > As Jim mentions below, a 'hard' PTT to the Flexwire PTT IN and then > on to > > > key PSDR is the most reliable method. > > > FlexRadio, work your magic and remedy this
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
Martin, You must be a new Flexer. FlexRadio waits until an independent lab tests their radios and publishes those specifications rather than using manufacturer's bench numbers. You get a better and more honest assessment of the radio that way. -Tim -Original Message- From: Martin Hertkorn [mailto:martin.hertk...@gmx.de] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:32 AM To: Samuel Strongin Cc: Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 It's not about QRP, because i use it as my basic RIG and put behind a PA, that what a lot people like to do, for my opinion it's not serious from a manufacture if they sell a new product, doesn't tell the costumer what specs the product has, just my 2 cents. Otherwise i'm very happy with the product, i like the SDR concept. martin Am 17.09.2010 14:16, schrieb Samuel Strongin: > Ok 3 watts out real QRP kf4yox > > -- > From: "Tim Ellison" > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:37 AM > To: "Martin Hertkorn" ; > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 > >> At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within >> FCC specification. If you are worried about third-order IMD >> products, just turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100. >> >> >> -Tim >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz >> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Martin Hertkorn >> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM >> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 >> >> Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: >>> After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working >>> many stations some with good strong reports all over the world with >>> people not believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open >>> up the 1500 and see what was in it. >>> There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in >>> there, amazing >>> Burt >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >>> http://www.flexradio.com/ >>> >> Hi there, >> >> could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about >> unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to >> bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the >> specs about the flex 1500 PA. >> Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. >> >> Martin >> >> ___ >> 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
John- Are you referring to a bug in the PSDR software? Is it the official released version (where a phone call is the best path)? Or a software beta version (where the other 'edge' email reflector would be appropriate)? Is this a hardware issue (where a phone call to Flex would be the correct course of action)? I'm just not familiar with the 'issue' of what you speak of. 73, Joe > From: j.mae...@verizon.net > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:32:02 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... > > I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the > 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can > we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter > transverter collecting dust in my shack. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter transverter collecting dust in my shack. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: "John Maetta" To: Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > Gentlemen, > > Where in the queue is bug fix D317 and when can we expect a beta test? > Also, the fix requirements have been detailed in a previous post, has that > made it to the software engineers? > > I am still holding to my plans of using the Flex-1500 in the ARRL EME > Contest on Oct. 2 - 3 and Oct. 30 -31. > It would be very disappointing to have to wait another year. > > 73 > > John N6VMO > > - Original Message - > From: "John Maetta" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... > > > > Gentlemen, > > > > In order to have the folks at FlexRadio to only have to 'fix' this bug > once, I have put together a quick document outlining the scope and > requirements. I believe it covers what needs to be implemented in PowerSDR > and the Flex-1500 to allow reliable sequencing of external equipment, while > maintaining functionality for users that don't require the use of > sequencers. > > > > Please feel free to discuss any changes to the doc below. > > > > Flex-1500 Sequencer Control Requirements - FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX INHIBIT > ENABLE > > > > Scope: > > > > Provide a software control option in PowerSDR to inhibit RF transmit until > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN is brought to ground by any external source, > regardless of the PTT source (MIC, key or digital mode). > > > > Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN, when asserted to ground, should also signal > PowerSDR to switch to TX, regardless of the state of FLEXWIRE PTT IN TX > INHIBIT ENABLE. > > > > Requirements: > > > > 1. Provide a software control option in PowerSDR labeled 'FLEXWIRE PTT IN > TX INHIBIT ENABLE". Default setting is 'Off', disabled or unchecked. > > > > A. If this option is unchecked; Flexwire pin 4 PTT IN functions as normal, > signaling PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX when asserted to > ground. > > > > B. When this option is checked; it will inhibit TX until Flexwire pin 4 > PTT IN of the Flexwire jack is held at ground by an external source, such as > a sequencer. When pin 4 in brought to ground by an external source, it > signals PowerSDR and the Flex-1500 to transistion to TX. > > > > By making this an option, users are not required to have to apply a ground > to Flexwire pin 4 in order to transmit. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: David McKenzie > > To: John Maetta > > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:19 AM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > I would suggest the option of inhibiting TX unless the FlexWire PTT pin > is based, along with the normal "Delay PTT" that is already in the software > (and not working). This allows for the flexibility required with expensive, > complicated sequenced systems. PTT-Out should still go to ground when > pushing "PTT" on the mic or through a digital program, but no RF until > PTT-IN is biased in this mode. > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM, John Maetta > wrote: > > > > Since I have all my equipment on the test bench, I would be happy to > assist > > in beta testing the proposed fixes and report my findings. > > > > 73 > > > > John N6VMO > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Maetta" > > To: > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 3:44 PM > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > > Graham and Tim, > > > > > > Thanks for your fast response to this issue. > > > > > > As Jim mentions below, a 'hard' PTT to the Flexwire PTT IN and then > on to > > > key PSDR is the most reliable method. > > > FlexRadio, work your magic and remedy this issue. > > > > > > 73 > > > > > > John > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "GI1CET" > > > To: > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 2:15 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing > issue... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Graham > > > > > > > > This one is currently as of this moment putting my 1500 purchase > on > > hold, > > > can you clarify which issue > > > > is going to be fixed, > > > > > > > > Is it the delayed PTT timing one - > > > > (Not sure that I would risk my PA or LNA to a timed PTT rather > than a > > herd > > > sequence
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
It's not about QRP, because i use it as my basic RIG and put behind a PA, that what a lot people like to do, for my opinion it's not serious from a manufacture if they sell a new product, doesn't tell the costumer what specs the product has, just my 2 cents. Otherwise i'm very happy with the product, i like the SDR concept. martin Am 17.09.2010 14:16, schrieb Samuel Strongin: Ok 3 watts out real QRP kf4yox -- From: "Tim Ellison" Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:37 AM To: "Martin Hertkorn" ; Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within FCC specification. If you are worried about third-order IMD products, just turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Martin Hertkorn Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and see what was in it. There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, amazing Burt ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ Hi there, could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the specs about the flex 1500 PA. Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. Martin ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
Ok 3 watts out real QRP kf4yox -- From: "Tim Ellison" Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:37 AM To: "Martin Hertkorn" ; Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within FCC specification. If you are worried about third-order IMD products, just turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Martin Hertkorn Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and see what was in it. There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, amazing Burt ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ Hi there, could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the specs about the flex 1500 PA. Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. Martin ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within FCC specification. If you are worried about third-order IMD products, just turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Martin Hertkorn Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500 Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: > After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many > stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not > believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and see > what was in it. > There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, > amazing > Burt > > > > > ___ > 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > Hi there, could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the specs about the flex 1500 PA. Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. Martin ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt: After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and see what was in it. There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, amazing Burt ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ Hi there, could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the specs about the flex 1500 PA. Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport. Martin ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500
After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and see what was in it. There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, amazing Burt ___ 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
