Re: [Flexradio] Automatic bandswitching options for a homebrew amp

[Ralph W5JGV]

> I'm staring to build  the ARRL " homebrew challenge" amp kit that I
> bought recently. It is to go behind my 1500.   One thing I've been
> thinking about is that  it would be nice to have automatic band
> switching. I've seen the threads before concerning commercial amps  but
> I'm wondering if one is starting from scratch with a homebrew amp like
> this, what is the simplest route to go? Obviously I think I would use
> DDutil but how? Is a parallel port the only option? If so would one of
> the cheapie PCI plug in parallel port cars work or would I need full
> parallel port functions? I don't see why I would but want to be sure.
> What type of circuitry is used to accomplish the translation from the
> info DDUtil sends from the PP to the relays of my amplifier? Some type
> of logic board I would guess. I'm totally in the dark as to how this
> done so if someone could point me in the right direction where I can
> start researching, I'd appreciate it. Also would be nice if this was a
> fairly inexpensive project!...lol
> Thanks,
> Michael, W4HIJ


I didn't see a reply to this so...

The easiest way is probably to use a parallel port card to interface to
DDUTIL.  DDUTIL only talks to parallel port cards.  Then connect the
parallel port output signals to a Unified Microsystems BCD-10
decoder/interface card.

http://www.unifiedmicro.com/decoder.html

That will convert the signals from DDUTIL to a series of optically isolated
relay closures to select the correct band relays in the amplifier.

You can probably use my setup guide for interfacing a F5K with PSDR to the
ALS-1300 amplifier.  That shows the settings for PSDR and DDUTIL to select
the various bands.

http://w5jgv.com/ALS-1300_to_F5K/index.htm

73,

Ralph  W5JGV - WD2XSH/7


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Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

[Lee Mushel]

Guy,

I suppose it was about a year after I got my 5000A that this terrible QRN 
appeared.   Of course, it is your responsibility to show that the source 
isn't actually inside your QTH and I did this by operating the rig from 
battery power and turning off the main breaker.  I didn't get much help from 
the ham community except for a visit by a retired power company maintenance 
foreman who was also a radio amateur.   I started out by showing him what 
the noise looked like on the panadapter and after that I could see I had 
more work to do and he said, "Let me listen to it."   After listening for 
about three seconds he announced that it was one of the metal oxide varistor 
lightning arrestors (in rural areas there are a lot of these things) "And I 
don't think it's very far away."   My rural electric co-op buys it's power 
from a company headquartered about 70 miles away.   I called the co-op and 
they gave me the number of the engineering department of the supplier and I 
called and told them about the situation.   The engineer  said he'd look 
into it and I was fairly sure that his words were all I would ever get! 
Boy, was I wrong.   A few days later a very large tracked "vehicle with 
bucket" showed up.   As I soon found out, this was necessary because the 
defective system was located in what was almost a swamp in a valley on my 
property and very hard to access but they did and I've never had any more 
QRN!


I guess what I want to say is that my experience seems counter to that of 
many (but maybe not) and that the power company reacted quickly to fix the 
problem after I was able to assure them that the trouble was, indeed, 
theirs!  They do have equipment to find this sort of thing!


73

Lee   K9WRU
- Original Message - 
From: "Guy Harris" 

To: ; 
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.



Steven,

When I first set up my F5k I had what I thought was QRN, and still don't 
understand Precisely what is going on, but here's what I did to reduce the 
apparent QRN:



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Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

[Steven L Hess]

Guy thanks for the suggestion. I have investigated the source of my QRN 
and it existed prior to my acquiring my Flex-3000. It is on a pole about 
35 feet or so laterally from my shack providing electrical current to my 
home and three others. I am sure the transformer's emissions are well 
within limits it's just my proximity to it.  The QRN on all bands but 
it's at its worst on 30 meters and lower and gets worse the farther down 
the bands you go. 6 meters is the exception to this as it's pretty bad 
on 6 meters too. I am in town so I get town QRN and I am right under the 
power lines behind my house almost. Adding more ferrites might work a 
bit but it's coupling into the Antennas too. 31 mix seems to be the 
"cure" for many things. When I am flush and can remember it I'll order 
up some snap on chokes. I am 2 long blocks from the electrical 
substation that provides power to this area too.  The wife has all say 
on where I live and she wants to live here.


On 05/26/2011 07:29 PM, Guy Harris wrote:

Steven,

When I first set up my F5k I had what I thought was QRN, and still 
don't understand Precisely what is going on, but here's what I did to 
reduce the apparent QRN:


I placed some LARGE snap-on ferrites, mix 31, on the power cords going 
to my radio P.S. (linear), computer, monitor and peripherals. In fact 
I put three of these on the power strip that powers my 'puter & 
monitor & speakers; I kept adding them until there was no further 
affect. I'll be more than happy to supply you with a source and P/N 
for these items if you wish.


One more thing that reduced noise here was changing antenna types. 
Even though I live in a rural area my situation does not permit much 
of an antenna so I started out using an End Fedz dipole for 20m. A few 
weeks ago I purchased an UltraMax100 and used a 66ft wire instead of 
the 24ft that came with the matching network. I was startled to see 
another 5dB drop in "apparent" QRN.  I have seen days when the QRN is 
so quiet that it is sitting below -130dBm!!  I might add that the band 
was pretty dead also...


Hope this helps.

~~Guy
W6NJX




On 5/26/2011 6:42 PM, Steven L Hess wrote:

Thanks Gerald You put my mind at ease.
I am cursing the QRN in  my location and the propagation fairies and 
sprites now.



On 05/26/2011 06:17 PM, Gerald Youngblood wrote:

Steven,

You probably did not damage it if it is hearing fine.  It has input 
protection diodes that will prevent damage from normal RF overload. 
 Now if you transmit into it directly or have a nearby lightning 
strike, it could get damage from that.


73,
Gerald


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On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Steven L Hess > wrote:


Well the silence to my query about the Flex-3000 receiver
toughness must mean something but I must be too dim to fathom what.
The reason I am asking is I had two instances where I transmitted
on the same frequency the Flex was sitting on and am wondering if
I have damaged my receiver.
It appears to me to be working fine but this is something hard to
judge. If it was damaged it would be deaf I think and not just
degraded but I know nothing of these things.

Steven

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Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

[Guy Harris]

Steven,

When I first set up my F5k I had what I thought was QRN, and still don't 
understand Precisely what is going on, but here's what I did to reduce 
the apparent QRN:


I placed some LARGE snap-on ferrites, mix 31, on the power cords going 
to my radio P.S. (linear), computer, monitor and peripherals. In fact I 
put three of these on the power strip that powers my 'puter & monitor & 
speakers; I kept adding them until there was no further affect. I'll be 
more than happy to supply you with a source and P/N for these items if 
you wish.


One more thing that reduced noise here was changing antenna types. Even 
though I live in a rural area my situation does not permit much of an 
antenna so I started out using an End Fedz dipole for 20m. A few weeks 
ago I purchased an UltraMax100 and used a 66ft wire instead of the 24ft 
that came with the matching network. I was startled to see another 5dB 
drop in "apparent" QRN.  I have seen days when the QRN is so quiet that 
it is sitting below -130dBm!!  I might add that the band was pretty dead 
also...


Hope this helps.

~~Guy
W6NJX




On 5/26/2011 6:42 PM, Steven L Hess wrote:

Thanks Gerald You put my mind at ease.
I am cursing the QRN in  my location and the propagation fairies and 
sprites now.



On 05/26/2011 06:17 PM, Gerald Youngblood wrote:

Steven,

You probably did not damage it if it is hearing fine.  It has input 
protection diodes that will prevent damage from normal RF overload. 
 Now if you transmit into it directly or have a nearby lightning 
strike, it could get damage from that.


73,
Gerald


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4161 W. Howard Lane
Suite 1-150
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Web: www.flexradio.com 

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PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems



On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Steven L Hess > wrote:


Well the silence to my query about the Flex-3000 receiver
toughness must mean something but I must be too dim to fathom what.
The reason I am asking is I had two instances where I transmitted
on the same frequency the Flex was sitting on and am wondering if
I have damaged my receiver.
It appears to me to be working fine but this is something hard to
judge. If it was damaged it would be deaf I think and not just
degraded but I know nothing of these things.

Steven

--  Sent from my Linux box.
 Regards de KC6KGE.
 A very happy Flex-3000 user.
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Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

[Steven L Hess]

Thanks Gerald You put my mind at ease.
I am cursing the QRN in  my location and the propagation fairies and 
sprites now.



On 05/26/2011 06:17 PM, Gerald Youngblood wrote:

Steven,

You probably did not damage it if it is hearing fine.  It has input 
protection diodes that will prevent damage from normal RF overload. 
 Now if you transmit into it directly or have a nearby lightning 
strike, it could get damage from that.


73,
Gerald


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Web: www.flexradio.com 

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On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Steven L Hess > wrote:


Well the silence to my query about the Flex-3000 receiver
toughness must mean something but I must be too dim to fathom what.
The reason I am asking is I had two instances where I transmitted
on the same frequency the Flex was sitting on and am wondering if
I have damaged my receiver.
It appears to me to be working fine but this is something hard to
judge. If it was damaged it would be deaf I think and not just
degraded but I know nothing of these things.

Steven

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Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

[Gerald Youngblood]

Steven,

You probably did not damage it if it is hearing fine.  It has input
protection diodes that will prevent damage from normal RF overload.  Now if
you transmit into it directly or have a nearby lightning strike, it could
get damage from that.

73,
Gerald


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On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Steven L Hess  wrote:

> Well the silence to my query about the Flex-3000 receiver toughness must
> mean something but I must be too dim to fathom what.
> The reason I am asking is I had two instances where I transmitted on the
> same frequency the Flex was sitting on and am wondering if I have damaged my
> receiver.
> It appears to me to be working fine but this is something hard to judge. If
> it was damaged it would be deaf I think and not just degraded but I know
> nothing of these things.
>
> Steven
>
> --
>  Sent from my Linux box.
>  Regards de KC6KGE.
>  A very happy Flex-3000 user.
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>  Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Gerald Youngblood]

Edwin,

Yes, growth is what it means.  We are tripping all over each other in the
old offices so everyone is very excited.

Regards,
Gerald


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On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Edwin Marzan wrote:

>
> That can only mean one thing. Growth!!
>
> I'm happy to hear you folks are doing well.
>
> Edwin Marzan AB2VW
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 17:14:36 -0500
> > From: ger...@flexradio.com
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30
> >
> > Dear FlexRadio customers,
> >
> > FlexRadio is pleased to announce that we are moving to new larger offices
> > this coming weekend. We are more than doubling our office/lab space and
> > will be able to install a 60 foot tower for our Ham club station, K5FRS.
> > Moving crates are already lining the hallways and our team is starting to
> > get very excited.
> >
> > We will complete packing of our offices and lab on Friday May 27 so we
> will
> > have limited phone accessibility that day. Our technical support and
> > shipping logistics, which are off site, will operate as normal. We expect
> > to be back in full operation on Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend.
> >
> > Please note our new address below my signature. We request that you hold
> > any repair or upgrade shipments until May 27 or later and ship to the new
> > address.
> >
> > Thanks for your patience while we make this important transition.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Gerald
> >
> >
> > Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR
> > President and CEO
> > FlexRadio Systems(TM)
> > 4161 W. Howard Lane
> > Suite 1-150
> > Austin, TX 78723
> > Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202
> > Email: ger...@flexradio.com
> > Web: www.flexradio.com 
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Gerald Youngblood]

Brad,

See my answers below to what we know so far.

73,
Gerald


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On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM, Brad A. Steffler wrote:

> Inquiring minds want to know: What are the specs of the club radio station?
>
> Bands to be used, modes?
>

Most likely 40m through 70cm on all modes.  We will have to go stealth to go
below 40m.  ;>)


> Tower: Crank-up or fixed (and who is gonna climb it?)
>

50 feet of Rohn 55G with a rotor and 10 foot mast above.  The tower will be
affixed to a 30 foot tilt up concrete wing wall that extends from the back
of the building.


> Antenna(s)?
>

StepIR for 40m through 10m and M2 for 6m, 2m, and 70cm.  I am sure we will
set up to operate satellites with the FLEX-5000A and FLEX-VU5K.


> Amplifiers(s) or barefoot (I would rather spend my money on a terrific
> antenna and tower than on an amp. But to each his own)
>

Mostly barefoot to start but we have 220V already in the shack room for
future needs.  I prefer to operate barefoot myself.

>
> I plane to install a Heights Tower Systems crank-up tower, motorized 52
> foot mounted on a 4 foot motorized fold over kit and mount a Steppir DB 18E
> For HF-6 meters. Haven't decided on bands higher in frequency yet. Digital
> modes will fill a lot of time as will CW.  SSB is not forgoten as is 10
> Meters and 6 Meters FM and also weak signal work. Haven't decided on a rotor
> or rotor controller.
>
> Brad A. Steffler
> KE4XJ
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Re: [Flexradio] Live music capital of the world.

[Gerald Youngblood]

Steve,

Yes, Austin is truly the Live Music Capital of the World(TM).  See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Austin

My wife and I were planning to
go to the Broken Spoke several years ago to celebrate our anniversary.  We
decided to go to Antones at the last minute instead to hear blues.  My wife
read the next morning in the paper that Willie Nelson, Waylin Jennings, and
Chris Christopherson showed up unannounced for to jam all evening.  Rats!

Austin City Limits has been on the air since 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_City_Limits and http://www.acl-live.com/
.

South By Southwest has become a huge international event each year
http://sxsw.com/.

So if you love music, you can always find it in Austin.  Oh and you can eat
at a different BBQ restaurant every day for a year and still be eating out.

Maybe we need to have an open house when we get settled into our new
offices.

73,
Gerald


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On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Steve Potter
wrote:

> Seems Flex-Radio isn't the only famous export from Austin Texas.
>
> Just been  watching on TV a program made by one of our tv hosts, where
> she sung at the "broken spoke", in Austin...
>
> Guys, what have you been hiding... not only fantastic radios, but music
> too
>
> I only hope one day to visit, you guys... and If I do, I expect a must
> do/see/visit list..
>
> 73 Steve G6HOQ
>
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[Flexradio] Live music capital of the world.

[Steve Potter]

Seems Flex-Radio isn't the only famous export from Austin Texas.

Just been  watching on TV a program made by one of our tv hosts, where
she sung at the "broken spoke", in Austin...

Guys, what have you been hiding... not only fantastic radios, but music
too

I only hope one day to visit, you guys... and If I do, I expect a must
do/see/visit list..

73 Steve G6HOQ



 

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[Flexradio] Flex-3000 wanted to buy`

[Eddie DeYoung]

Hi Fellow Flexer's. I took the F5KA on previous 3D2A Dxpedition's, but found
it a little too bulky for the suitcase. Thought it would be better to take a
F3 instead. Anyone got a Flex-3000 they would sell us at a fair price?  We
would consider a Flex-1500.but Dxpedition life is too short for QRP.heh heh
heh!

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[Flexradio] Reminder - FlexRadio moving tomorrow

[Gerald Youngblood]

Dear Customers,

This is a reminder that we are moving our offices tomorrow.  We will be
transitioning our VoIP phone system tomorrow and will have to forward phone
calls temporarily to another number.  We will be taking messages and
returning calls as we can tomorrow.  We appreciate your patience during the
transition.

Regards,
Gerald


Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR
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4161 W. Howard Lane
Suite 1-150
Austin, TX 78723
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202
Email: ger...@flexradio.com
Web: www.flexradio.com 

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[Flexradio] Automatic bandswitching options for a homebrew amp

[Michael Tondee]

I'm staring to build  the ARRL " homebrew challenge" amp kit that I 
bought recently. It is to go behind my 1500.   One thing I've been 
thinking about is that  it would be nice to have automatic band 
switching. I've seen the threads before concerning commercial amps  but 
I'm wondering if one is starting from scratch with a homebrew amp like 
this, what is the simplest route to go? Obviously I think I would use 
DDutil but how? Is a parallel port the only option? If so would one of 
the cheapie PCI plug in parallel port cars work or would I need full 
parallel port functions? I don't see why I would but want to be sure. 
What type of circuitry is used to accomplish the translation from the 
info DDUtil sends from the PP to the relays of my amplifier? Some type 
of logic board I would guess. I'm totally in the dark as to how this 
done so if someone could point me in the right direction where I can 
start researching, I'd appreciate it. Also would be nice if this was a 
fairly inexpensive project!...lol

Thanks,
Michael, W4HIJ

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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Tim (W4TME)]

NOT!  :-)

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On 5/26/2011 2:46 PM, David McKenzie wrote:

Obviously it's going to be an all-Icom house...

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 3:36 AM, Bill  wrote:


Curious.
At this new Flex club station, what brand of radios will be used?



On 5/25/11 10:39 PM, Brad A. Steffler wrote:


Inquiring minds want to know: What are the specs of the club radio
station?

Bands to be used, modes?
Tower: Crank-up or fixed (and who is gonna climb it?)
Antenna(s)?
Amplifiers(s) or barefoot (I would rather spend my money on a terrific
antenna and tower than on an amp. But to each his own)

I plane to install a Heights Tower Systems crank-up tower, motorized 52
foot mounted on a 4 foot motorized fold over kit and mount a Steppir DB 18E
For HF-6 meters. Haven't decided on bands higher in frequency yet. Digital
modes will fill a lot of time as will CW.  SSB is not forgoten as is 10
Meters and 6 Meters FM and also weak signal work. Haven't decided on a rotor
or rotor controller.

Brad A. Steffler
KE4XJ


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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[David McKenzie]

Obviously it's going to be an all-Icom house...

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 3:36 AM, Bill  wrote:

> Curious.
> At this new Flex club station, what brand of radios will be used?
>
>
>
> On 5/25/11 10:39 PM, Brad A. Steffler wrote:
>
>> Inquiring minds want to know: What are the specs of the club radio
>> station?
>>
>> Bands to be used, modes?
>> Tower: Crank-up or fixed (and who is gonna climb it?)
>> Antenna(s)?
>> Amplifiers(s) or barefoot (I would rather spend my money on a terrific
>> antenna and tower than on an amp. But to each his own)
>>
>> I plane to install a Heights Tower Systems crank-up tower, motorized 52
>> foot mounted on a 4 foot motorized fold over kit and mount a Steppir DB 18E
>> For HF-6 meters. Haven't decided on bands higher in frequency yet. Digital
>> modes will fill a lot of time as will CW.  SSB is not forgoten as is 10
>> Meters and 6 Meters FM and also weak signal work. Haven't decided on a rotor
>> or rotor controller.
>>
>> Brad A. Steffler
>> KE4XJ
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Lee Mushel]

Five fold "Amen!"

Lee   K9WRU
- Original Message - 
From: "Edwin Marzan" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30




That can only mean one thing. Growth!!

I'm happy to hear you folks are doing well.

Edwin Marzan AB2VW






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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Edwin Marzan]

That can only mean one thing. Growth!!
 
I'm happy to hear you folks are doing well.

Edwin Marzan AB2VW


 
> Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 17:14:36 -0500
> From: ger...@flexradio.com
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30
> 
> Dear FlexRadio customers,
> 
> FlexRadio is pleased to announce that we are moving to new larger offices
> this coming weekend. We are more than doubling our office/lab space and
> will be able to install a 60 foot tower for our Ham club station, K5FRS.
> Moving crates are already lining the hallways and our team is starting to
> get very excited.
> 
> We will complete packing of our offices and lab on Friday May 27 so we will
> have limited phone accessibility that day. Our technical support and
> shipping logistics, which are off site, will operate as normal. We expect
> to be back in full operation on Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend.
> 
> Please note our new address below my signature. We request that you hold
> any repair or upgrade shipments until May 27 or later and ship to the new
> address.
> 
> Thanks for your patience while we make this important transition.
> 
> Regards,
> Gerald
> 
> 
> Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR
> President and CEO
> FlexRadio Systems(TM)
> 4161 W. Howard Lane
> Suite 1-150
> Austin, TX 78723
> Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202
> Email: ger...@flexradio.com
> Web: www.flexradio.com 
> 
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> 
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[Flexradio] flex5000

[kerry brown]

Just received a Flex5000A from Martin Lynch in the UK, had the ATU and RX2 
fitted. Loaded the software this
morning to find Usb is down on the Lsb. Just in case the stations were on Usb I 
moved to 6mtrs once again station
were on Lsb. So tried double side band only place to find life was in the Lsb 
side of Dsb. Now I did have this problem with
my SDR1000 and fixed the problem. How can I the tuning to Usb where I know 
stations are working, not hear them on Lsb
Not much good if I am in Lsb mode as the mic would have to be in Usb. If you 
know what I mean?
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[Flexradio] BSOD on flexradiomidi.sys - fixed

[Michael Walker]

All

I was getting many BSOD's on flexradiomidi.sys (as in 1 per hour).

As I started to debug it, I noticed that I had 3 versions of PowerSDR
installed plus the Flex driver.

Just to be sure, I uninstalled all things PowerSDR and Flex and then
re-installed the current version 2.0.22.

I then tested  both with the used 1500 I got at Dayton (it was the only 1 I
saw) and my 3000.  So far, no more BSODs.

If you are having problems, try the above.

BTW, Gboost is pretty slick.  I was glad to see that I had my box pretty
well tuned before I started to us it.  However, it does get me some more
speed (another 10%).

73, Mike VA3MW

(here is hoping I haven't spoken too soon on the BSOD's)
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio moving its offices May 27-30

[Bill]

Curious.
At this new Flex club station, what brand of radios will be used?


On 5/25/11 10:39 PM, Brad A. Steffler wrote:
Inquiring minds want to know: What are the specs of the club radio 
station?


Bands to be used, modes?
Tower: Crank-up or fixed (and who is gonna climb it?)
Antenna(s)?
Amplifiers(s) or barefoot (I would rather spend my money on a terrific 
antenna and tower than on an amp. But to each his own)


I plane to install a Heights Tower Systems crank-up tower, motorized 
52 foot mounted on a 4 foot motorized fold over kit and mount a 
Steppir DB 18E For HF-6 meters. Haven't decided on bands higher in 
frequency yet. Digital modes will fill a lot of time as will CW.  SSB 
is not forgoten as is 10 Meters and 6 Meters FM and also weak signal 
work. Haven't decided on a rotor or rotor controller.


Brad A. Steffler
KE4XJ


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