[Flexradio] Flexradiowiki.com is back on the air

2011-02-27 Thread Neal Campbell 
Hi all,

I have moved the www.flexradiowiki.com site to a new server and am now using
different software. As you may know, we repeatedly had the old site hacked
and I just got tired of restoring it!!

The new site uses the same software as the famous Wikipedia and is much
nicer to read.

The site also enforces user registration for any changes. There is a waiting
period between when you confirm your registration (via an email handshake)
and when you can modify or add pages. I hope this will allow me some time to
trap the whacko's before they damage the content again.

I sincerely hope this is of service and you will participate in making the
wiki more beneficial!
73

Neal Campbell
Abroham Neal Software
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

2011-02-27 Thread Brian Lloyd 
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Mike S.  wrote:

> Brian, I agree that this would be a candidate for addition to the Flex
> Wiki..  I have experimented with the "new" Wiki some...  I find it very
> non-intuitive to add information to; But the most IMPORTANT thing I see is
> that it is almost impossible to use the Wiki as a resource!  Only by looking
> at each item in a non-logical "part" do I see actual information that has
> been uploaded.
>

That is because the Table of Contents "Front Page" is missing. That is how
you find your way around the Wiki.


>
> In all fairness, the Wiki is a work that demands a LOT of effort!  And,
> this is a work in progress. -As such, I assume that the Wiki will mature to
> what we had been exposed to in the past version.  (This was growing
> nicely!!)
>

It will. Neal still has the pages but all the links are gone. He was going
to patch that up tonight.


>
> By the way, my comments above are not intended to be a reflection on Neal!
>  I am always positively impressed at the service that he offers to the Flex
> group!  As a volunteer effort, this must be worked on if and when time
> allows.  (THANK you, Neal; You are GOLDEN!!!)
>

Clearly it is a useful piece and people were starting to really use it when
the destroyer stepped in and messed everything up. And, no, it wouldn't have
happened had Neal not been willing to do the work to make it happen.

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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Tools for Operating 60 Meters

2011-02-27 Thread Gerald Youngblood 
Tim is correct that it will simply be a software/firmware upgrade
to accommodate new regulations.

Gerald


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On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Tim Ellison  wrote:

> "I have no idea how Flex will deal with these planned channel and mode
> changes which may get final approval suddenly."
>
> I suspect that when approved, there will be a software/firmware change to
> accommodate the new regulations.
>
>
> -Tim
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:
> flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jeff Singer
> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 9:21 AM
> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Tools for Operating 60 Meters
>
> First, understand that very few countries allow ham operation on 60-meters
> and, even then, rules vary wildly. Operation isn't channelized in some
> countries. Where it is channelized, the frequencies aren't standardized.
> 5403.5 MHz is the main DX channel because most counties can use it.
>
> On American-sold radios, just click the "60" band button and you'll cycle
> through our five channels. In accordance with U.S. rules, transmit is
> limited to USB, no LSB, CW or other modes. If you move even one Hz off
> channel, the radio won't transmit. Flex radios aren't power-limited on 60
> which is the way it should be.
>
> *** Major changes are coming to the band ***
>
> American hams will probably soon get CW and some digital modes on 60.
> Channel 3, which has been fairly worthless due to shared digital use, is to
> be moved from 5.366.5 MHz. The band power limit will be doubled to 100 watts
> ERP as referenced to a dipole. An odd rule has been proposed to require VOX
> on SSB to increase channel monitoring as American hams are secondary users.
>
>
> Flex has an obscure limitation on all bands that can affect 60 meter DXing
> (which is quite popular). Hams in some other countries can currently use CW
> on 60. I don't believe a single-receiver 5000 can work cross mode. CW
> stations have to be worked with the receiver in the sideband mode.
>
> I have no idea how Flex will deal with these planned channel and mode
> changes which may get final approval suddenly.
>
> Jeff
> K0OD
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

2011-02-27 Thread Mike S. 
Brian, I agree that this would be a candidate for addition to the Flex 
Wiki..  I have experimented with the "new" Wiki some...  I find it very 
non-intuitive to add information to; But the most IMPORTANT thing I see 
is that it is almost impossible to use the Wiki as a resource!  Only by 
looking at each item in a non-logical "part" do I see actual information 
that has been uploaded.


In all fairness, the Wiki is a work that demands a LOT of effort!  And, 
this is a work in progress. -As such, I assume that the Wiki will mature 
to what we had been exposed to in the past version.  (This was growing 
nicely!!)


By the way, my comments above are not intended to be a reflection on 
Neal!  I am always positively impressed at the service that he offers to 
the Flex group!  As a volunteer effort, this must be worked on if and 
when time allows.  (THANK you, Neal; You are GOLDEN!!!)


73;-Mike-K0JTA


Mike S. wrote:
I have downloaded and re-arranged the keyboard shortcuts from the 
linked list that you had provided, Tim.  I STILL see a couple of holes 
in the function vs. keystrokes, but this is a good start.


I took the liberty of re-arranging the information, hoping to begin to 
approach a logical "gathering" of families of items, such as receive 
functions and so on.


The list is a work in progress, of course!  If you see errors or 
additions that can be made, please do let me (us!) know.


73;K0JTA


Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:32:18 -0600
From: "Mike Sch." 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

This list is for PowerSDR 1.n, I believe   I have found that SOME of 
the keys have changed.  (VERY few, but there are changes; I discovered 
this, when I set up my CONNECTIX knob.)

-Is there an UPDATED list for PowerSDR 2.n?
   -MikeK0JTA

Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:13:51 +
From: Tim Ellison
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=5
-Tim

===

Software: PowerSDR

Function vs. Keyboard SHORTCUTS  (Down -> Up, etc.)

AF (RX Audio) down = -   up = +
Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)

Frequency change keys:
A = Down 1 MHz   Q = Up 1 Mhz
S = Down 100 KHz W = Up 100 Khz
D = Down 10 KHz  E = Up 10 KHz
F = Down 1 KHz   R = Up 1 KHz
G = Down 100 Hz  T = Up 100 Hz
H = Down 10 Hz   Y = Up 10 Hz
J = Down 1  Hz   U = Up 1 Hz

RX Filter Narrower = B  Wider = V
NB (Noise Blanker) Toggle on-off = ALT+B
NB2 (Noise Blanker)Toggle on-off = ALT+N
RIT RX Offset Down = I Up = O
RIT Zero Beat  = ALT+R

Memory Form  = ALT+M
Band Change Up = M   Down = N
Mode Change Up = X   Down = Z

CW Zero Beat   = ALT+Z
IF Shift  Left = K  Right = L
IF Shift Reset (centered) = ALT+I (Also brings up AUDIO MIXER!)

XIT TX Shift  Down = P Up = [
XIT Zero Beat  = ALT+Y
Toggle TUNE on/off = ALT+T

Copy VFO A to VFO B = ALT+G
Copy VFO B to VFO A = ALT+H
Swap VFOs A/B = ALT+V

Setup Form  = ALT+S
Wave From   = ALT+W
XVTR Form   = ALT+X

CW Form = ALT+C
CW Speed Up = ALT+Q
CW Memory 1 = F1
CW Memory 2 = F2
CW Memory 3 = F3
CW Memory 4 = F4
CW Memory 5 = F5

Orphaned:
RX Filter   Narrower =Wider = ALT+F
Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)







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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

2011-02-27 Thread Brian Lloyd 
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Mike S.  wrote:

> I have downloaded and re-arranged the keyboard shortcuts from the linked
> list that you had provided, Tim.  I STILL see a couple of holes in the
> function vs. keystrokes, but this is a good start.
>
> I took the liberty of re-arranging the information, hoping to begin to
> approach a logical "gathering" of families of items, such as receive
> functions and so on.
>
> The list is a work in progress, of course!  If you see errors or additions
> that can be made, please do let me (us!) know.
>

This probably needs to go into the Wiki. Neal has been busy but has promised
me to get the Wiki back up tonight. (Now I have put him on the hot-seat, hee
hee.)


> 73;K0JTA
>
>
> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:32:18 -0600
> From: "Mike Sch." 
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys
>
> This list is for PowerSDR 1.n, I believe   I have found that SOME of the
> keys have changed.  (VERY few, but there are changes; I discovered this,
> when I set up my CONNECTIX knob.)
> -Is there an UPDATED list for PowerSDR 2.n?
>   -MikeK0JTA
>
> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:13:51 +
> From: Tim Ellison
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys
>
> http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=5
> -Tim
>
> ===
>
> Software: PowerSDR
>
> Function vs. Keyboard SHORTCUTS  (Down -> Up, etc.)
>
> AF (RX Audio) down = -   up = +
> Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)
>
> Frequency change keys:
>A = Down 1 MHz   Q = Up 1 Mhz
>S = Down 100 KHz W = Up 100 Khz
>D = Down 10 KHz  E = Up 10 KHz
>F = Down 1 KHz   R = Up 1 KHz
>G = Down 100 Hz  T = Up 100 Hz
>H = Down 10 Hz   Y = Up 10 Hz
>J = Down 1  Hz   U = Up 1 Hz
>
> RX Filter Narrower = B  Wider = V
> NB (Noise Blanker) Toggle on-off = ALT+B
> NB2 (Noise Blanker)Toggle on-off = ALT+N
> RIT RX Offset Down = I Up = O
> RIT Zero Beat  = ALT+R
>
> Memory Form  = ALT+M
> Band Change Up = M   Down = N
> Mode Change Up = X   Down = Z
>
> CW Zero Beat   = ALT+Z
> IF Shift  Left = K  Right = L
> IF Shift Reset (centered) = ALT+I (Also brings up AUDIO MIXER!)
>
> XIT TX Shift  Down = P Up = [
> XIT Zero Beat  = ALT+Y
> Toggle TUNE on/off = ALT+T
>
> Copy VFO A to VFO B = ALT+G
> Copy VFO B to VFO A = ALT+H
> Swap VFOs A/B = ALT+V
>
> Setup Form  = ALT+S
> Wave From   = ALT+W
> XVTR Form   = ALT+X
>
> CW Form = ALT+C
> CW Speed Up = ALT+Q
> CW Memory 1 = F1
> CW Memory 2 = F2
> CW Memory 3 = F3
> CW Memory 4 = F4
> CW Memory 5 = F5
>
> Orphaned:
> RX Filter   Narrower =Wider = ALT+F
> Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)
>
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

2011-02-27 Thread Mike S. 
I have downloaded and re-arranged the keyboard shortcuts from the linked 
list that you had provided, Tim.  I STILL see a couple of holes in the 
function vs. keystrokes, but this is a good start.


I took the liberty of re-arranging the information, hoping to begin to 
approach a logical "gathering" of families of items, such as receive 
functions and so on.


The list is a work in progress, of course!  If you see errors or 
additions that can be made, please do let me (us!) know.


73;K0JTA


Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:32:18 -0600
From: "Mike Sch." 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

This list is for PowerSDR 1.n, I believe   I have found that SOME of the 
keys have changed.  (VERY few, but there are changes; I discovered this, 
when I set up my CONNECTIX knob.)

-Is there an UPDATED list for PowerSDR 2.n?
   -MikeK0JTA

Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:13:51 +
From: Tim Ellison
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR hort-cut keys

http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=5
-Tim

===

Software: PowerSDR

Function vs. Keyboard SHORTCUTS  (Down -> Up, etc.)

AF (RX Audio) down = -   up = +
Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)

Frequency change keys:
A = Down 1 MHz   Q = Up 1 Mhz
S = Down 100 KHz W = Up 100 Khz
D = Down 10 KHz  E = Up 10 KHz
F = Down 1 KHz   R = Up 1 KHz
G = Down 100 Hz  T = Up 100 Hz
H = Down 10 Hz   Y = Up 10 Hz
J = Down 1  Hz   U = Up 1 Hz

RX Filter Narrower = B  Wider = V
NB (Noise Blanker) Toggle on-off = ALT+B
NB2 (Noise Blanker)Toggle on-off = ALT+N
RIT RX Offset Down = I Up = O
RIT Zero Beat  = ALT+R

Memory Form  = ALT+M
Band Change Up = M   Down = N
Mode Change Up = X   Down = Z

CW Zero Beat   = ALT+Z
IF Shift  Left = K  Right = L
IF Shift Reset (centered) = ALT+I (Also brings up AUDIO MIXER!)

XIT TX Shift  Down = P Up = [
XIT Zero Beat  = ALT+Y
Toggle TUNE on/off = ALT+T

Copy VFO A to VFO B = ALT+G
Copy VFO B to VFO A = ALT+H
Swap VFOs A/B = ALT+V

Setup Form  = ALT+S
Wave From   = ALT+W
XVTR Form   = ALT+X

CW Form = ALT+C
CW Speed Up = ALT+Q
CW Memory 1 = F1
CW Memory 2 = F2
CW Memory 3 = F3
CW Memory 4 = F4
CW Memory 5 = F5

Orphaned:
RX Filter   Narrower =Wider = ALT+F
Audio Mute Toggle on-off = (Unknown)




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Re: [Flexradio] Power Draw on Flex 5000 with V/U

2011-02-27 Thread Tim Ellison 
That is what it looks like it is drawing with my F5K+VU+RX2 and would be 
expected with the three PAs in the radio.


-Tim


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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Barrett
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 1:34 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Power Draw on Flex 5000 with V/U

Hello All:

My Flex5000 with V/U module draws about 4amps on the turn-on of the radio even 
before the PSDR software is started.

Is this normal?

I am running the v2.0.19 with the latest firmware.

Thanks,

Tim


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[Flexradio] Power Draw on Flex 5000 with V/U

2011-02-27 Thread Tim Barrett 
Hello All:

My Flex5000 with V/U module draws about 4amps on the turn-on of the radio even 
before the PSDR software is started.

Is this normal?

I am running the v2.0.19 with the latest firmware.

Thanks,

Tim


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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Tools for Operating 60 Meters

2011-02-27 Thread Tim Ellison 
"I have no idea how Flex will deal with these planned channel and mode changes 
which may get final approval suddenly."

I suspect that when approved, there will be a software/firmware change to 
accommodate the new regulations.


-Tim


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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jeff Singer
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 9:21 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Tools for Operating 60 Meters

First, understand that very few countries allow ham operation on 60-meters and, 
even then, rules vary wildly. Operation isn't channelized in some countries. 
Where it is channelized, the frequencies aren't standardized.
5403.5 MHz is the main DX channel because most counties can use it. 

On American-sold radios, just click the "60" band button and you'll cycle 
through our five channels. In accordance with U.S. rules, transmit is limited 
to USB, no LSB, CW or other modes. If you move even one Hz off channel, the 
radio won't transmit. Flex radios aren't power-limited on 60 which is the way 
it should be.  

*** Major changes are coming to the band ***  

American hams will probably soon get CW and some digital modes on 60.
Channel 3, which has been fairly worthless due to shared digital use, is to be 
moved from 5.366.5 MHz. The band power limit will be doubled to 100 watts ERP 
as referenced to a dipole. An odd rule has been proposed to require VOX on SSB 
to increase channel monitoring as American hams are secondary users.


Flex has an obscure limitation on all bands that can affect 60 meter DXing 
(which is quite popular). Hams in some other countries can currently use CW on 
60. I don't believe a single-receiver 5000 can work cross mode. CW stations 
have to be worked with the receiver in the sideband mode.

I have no idea how Flex will deal with these planned channel and mode changes 
which may get final approval suddenly. 

Jeff
K0OD

  


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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Tools for Operating 60 Meters

2011-02-27 Thread Jeff Singer 
First, understand that very few countries allow ham operation on 60-meters
and, even then, rules vary wildly. Operation isn't channelized in some
countries. Where it is channelized, the frequencies aren't standardized.
5403.5 MHz is the main DX channel because most counties can use it. 

On American-sold radios, just click the "60" band button and you'll cycle
through our five channels. In accordance with U.S. rules, transmit is
limited to USB, no LSB, CW or other modes. If you move even one Hz off
channel, the radio won't transmit. Flex radios aren't power-limited on 60
which is the way it should be.  

*** Major changes are coming to the band ***  

American hams will probably soon get CW and some digital modes on 60.
Channel 3, which has been fairly worthless due to shared digital use, is to
be moved from 5.366.5 MHz. The band power limit will be doubled to 100 watts
ERP as referenced to a dipole. An odd rule has been proposed to require VOX
on SSB to increase channel monitoring as American hams are secondary users.


Flex has an obscure limitation on all bands that can affect 60 meter DXing
(which is quite popular). Hams in some other countries can currently use CW
on 60. I don't believe a single-receiver 5000 can work cross mode. CW
stations have to be worked with the receiver in the sideband mode.

I have no idea how Flex will deal with these planned channel and mode
changes which may get final approval suddenly. 

Jeff 
K0OD

  


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