[Flexradio] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
Hi all I'm looking for a small and lightweight AC power supply to power my Flex-3000 radio when travelling. I'm thinking of a small switch mode supply but it will need to be very quiet from an RF noise perspective. Any recommendations for a power supply in this category? Thanks and 73 Brian VK3MI ___ 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] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
Brian, I have several Alinco DM-330MV supplies & have never had any trouble with them. The oldest one developed noisy fan bearings after about 9 years of almost continuous operation, but that is the only hint of trouble I have had with any of them. I have never detected any RFI generated by the supply. 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/
[Flexradio] Remoting power on the Flex 5000
It is quite easy to remote the power on and off on the Flex 3000. The front panel power switch toggles on and off. One merely depesses the switch to the "on" position and the radio can be turned on and off by remotely applying 12 VDC to the radio. There are several manufacturers that produce Internet AC power control units. Simply by plugging the Flex power supply into one of the AC ports, the flex 3000 can be remotely powered. Unfortunately, the Flex 5000 does not have a turn-on, turn-off front power switch. Its power switch does not toggle on and off; one depresses the switch, then releases to turn the radio on and off. However, I found by keeping the front power switch mechanically depressed, it can be remotely powered just like the 3000. Simply by putting a piece of industrial grade tape over the power switch while it is depressed allows one to remotely power the 5000 on and off by simply remotely applying 12 Volts as with the 3000. Jim, K6QE ___ 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] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
The SEC 1235M is also great. I have used it and its meterless cousin for many years without any trouble. AES sells them (among others). George, NY2O -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steve Nance Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:21 AM To: 'Ray, K9DUR'; 'Brian Miller'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Portable power supply for Flex-3000? I Concur. I use these supplies also and they're excellent. 73, Steve K5FR -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ray, K9DUR Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:50 AM To: 'Brian Miller'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Portable power supply for Flex-3000? Brian, I have several Alinco DM-330MV supplies & have never had any trouble with them. The oldest one developed noisy fan bearings after about 9 years of almost continuous operation, but that is the only hint of trouble I have had with any of them. I have never detected any RFI generated by the supply. 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/ ___ 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] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
I have a F5K so don't go portable with it...but I do go portable with an IC706iiG and bought one of these because of its size/weight: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-4125P I also like that it has some binding posts and a few PowerPoles. For 25A it is TINY! I am not a big fan of MFJ, but have had good luck with this PS. I hear some minor birdies & warbling when portable, but think it's environment and not the PS. Manageable. Fan makes a whirring noise but also manageable. GL es 73 dan k0dan -Original Message- From: Brian Miller Sent: September 19, 2013 08:34 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Portable power supply for Flex-3000? Hi all I'm looking for a small and lightweight AC power supply to power my Flex-3000 radio when travelling. I'm thinking of a small switch mode supply but it will need to be very quiet from an RF noise perspective. Any recommendations for a power supply in this category? Thanks and 73 Brian VK3MI ___ 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] Remoting power on the Flex 5000
A more reliable method is to tack solder two wires to the back of the switch. The wires can be brought out along the side of the front panel without drilling any holes. You can attach a switch to these wires or simply twist them together when you want to power up the 5000 remotely. I have operated my 5000 remotely for years from all over the country. My fear about using tape is that the tape will unglue itself when you are 2,000 miles away. Unless you have a junior op back home, you are off the air. Bill - W1LLY -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Gilliam Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 2:34 PM To: Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] Remoting power on the Flex 5000 It is quite easy to remote the power on and off on the Flex 3000. The front panel power switch toggles on and off. One merely depesses the switch to the "on" position and the radio can be turned on and off by remotely applying 12 VDC to the radio. There are several manufacturers that produce Internet AC power control units. Simply by plugging the Flex power supply into one of the AC ports, the flex 3000 can be remotely powered. Unfortunately, the Flex 5000 does not have a turn-on, turn-off front power switch. Its power switch does not toggle on and off; one depresses the switch, then releases to turn the radio on and off. However, I found by keeping the front power switch mechanically depressed, it can be remotely powered just like the 3000. Simply by putting a piece of industrial grade tape over the power switch while it is depressed allows one to remotely power the 5000 on and off by simply remotely applying 12 Volts as with the 3000. Jim, K6QE ___ 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] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
I Concur. I use these supplies also and they're excellent. 73, Steve K5FR -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ray, K9DUR Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:50 AM To: 'Brian Miller'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Portable power supply for Flex-3000? Brian, I have several Alinco DM-330MV supplies & have never had any trouble with them. The oldest one developed noisy fan bearings after about 9 years of almost continuous operation, but that is the only hint of trouble I have had with any of them. I have never detected any RFI generated by the supply. 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/ ___ 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] Portable power supply for Flex-3000?
At home I use an ALINCO DM-340MV big supply. For Field Day and other demonstrations I use a PowerWerx.com SPS-30DM very small switching supply. It has a digital voltmeter and ammeter and is adjustable from the front. Have not heard (or seen) any noise yet. Kent KQ4KK ___ 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] Remoting power on the Flex 5000
There is a factory mod for the 5000. I don't have it handy but someone will speak up. I'm looking at www.remoteqth.com to control all my io for my emote base. Mike va3mw On Sep 19, 2013, at 5:49 PM, "Bill Marvin" wrote: > A more reliable method is to tack solder two wires to the back of the > switch. The wires can be brought out along the side of the front panel > without drilling any holes. You can attach a switch to these wires or simply > twist them together when you want to power up the 5000 remotely. I have > operated my 5000 remotely for years from all over the country. My fear about > using tape is that the tape will unglue itself when you are 2,000 miles > away. Unless you have a junior op back home, you are off the air. > > Bill - W1LLY > > > -Original Message- > From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim > Gilliam > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 2:34 PM > To: Flexradio > Subject: [Flexradio] Remoting power on the Flex 5000 > > It is quite easy to remote the power on and off on the Flex 3000. The front > panel power switch toggles on and off. One merely depesses the switch to the > "on" position and the radio can be turned on and off by remotely applying 12 > VDC to the radio. There are several manufacturers that produce Internet AC > power control units. Simply by plugging the Flex power supply into one of > the AC ports, the flex 3000 can be remotely powered. > > Unfortunately, the Flex 5000 does not have a turn-on, turn-off front power > switch. Its power switch does not toggle on and off; one depresses the > switch, then releases to turn the radio on and off. However, I found by > keeping the front power switch mechanically depressed, it can be remotely > powered just like the 3000. Simply by putting a piece of industrial grade > tape over the power switch while it is depressed allows one to remotely > power the 5000 on and off by simply remotely applying 12 Volts as with the > 3000. > > Jim, K6QE > > ___ > 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/
