Re: [Flexradio] New subscriber__ computer question
Dave, I am no expert but I would just try it and see what happens. If it does not work then buy a cheep PC and have fun. The PC I used on my Flex 3000 I paid $50.00 at a hamfest, it's a used Dell Optiplex GX620 with two gigs rams, works perfect. In fact every PC I own I bought used at hamfests paying no more than $75.00 been doing this for years. It's not a matter of money, I can buy anything I want, it's just a matter of if a $50.00 PC works great why spend 2K I know two guys around two here that custom built PC just for their Flex radios and spent a ton of money, and the bottom line my $50.00 used PC does the same thing.. On 1/31/2014 7:56 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: Good morning, I subscribed to this list because I am considering a Flex-radio for my next purchase. I'm wondering if my present computer is adequate. I am running Windows 7/64 bit on a Mac-Mini. Yes, I am one of those. I believe the Mac hardware runs Windows faster and more reliably than does the PC hardware. No, I'm not trying to start a discussion about this concept. I just want to know if I can run the radio with it., Thanks 73, Dave, K4TO ___ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3684/6548 - Release Date: 01/31/14 -- 73 Dave W9WRL http://www.w9wrl.com/w9wrl http://www.facebook.com/w9wrl http://www.facebook.com/qchams Twitter @w9wrl ___ 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] How to unsubscribe
Apparently not smart enough to UN-subscribe from a simple e-mail reflector. Sorry to the list, but this guys comet imply's that we who own and enjoy a SDR are stupid.. On 12/22/2013 6:41 PM, Paul wrote: Click on the mailman link at the bottom of this email to unsubscribe Paul Delaney - K6HR http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ernest Garcia Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:33 PM To: flexradio; Tim Ellison, W4TME Subject: [Flexradio] How to unsubscribe How do I unsubscribe from this reflector? I no longer own any PDSR radios... I gotten Smart! Thanks, Ernest - W4EG ___ 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 email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3658/6442 - Release Date: 12/22/13 -- 73 Dave W9WRL http://www.w9wrl.com/w9wrl http://www.facebook.com/w9wrl http://www.facebook.com/qchams Twitter @w9wrl ___ 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] FaceBook just say NO!
Nothing dangerous about Facebook. What is dangerous is when people are stupid enough to join something like Facebook and then enter all their correct personal information, Facebook is very useful and a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. In fact I've connected with many family members I had forgotten about and some I never knew. Like, I said. People are stupid to enter real personal info into these sites, just modify your info, create an e-mail address from gmail or hotmail to use on sites like FB, and the dangerous part of FB now does not matter. Lets talk about radio. I love my Flex 3000. Steve Weisbrod wrote: I also refuse to use Face Book. I consider it dangerous and for people who need attention. Once mature we can do without grooming by others. :) Steve W8GAZ -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 82, Issue 25 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Power Button Sticks 5000A (W6SDM Steve) 2. Behringer DEQ2496 RFI Spikes (Mark Weidhaas) 3. Re: New Release (W6SDM Steve) 4. Re: New Release (Tim Ellison, W4TME) 5. New Release (Guy WR7K) 6. Re: New Release (Tim Ellison, W4TME) 7. Re: New Release (Ross Stenberg) 8. Re: New Release ( Robert Costa, KB6QXM ) 9. Re: New Release (Lee Mushel) 10. Re: New Release (William H. Fite) 11. Re: New Release (Tim Ellison, W4TME) 12. Re: Behringer DEQ2496 RFI Spikes (Chuck ONeal) 13. Re: New Release (Chuck ONeal) 14. New Release (Don) 15. Re: New Release (k3...@qsl.net) 16. Re: New Release (Hanford R Wright) 17. Re: New Release (Lee Mushel) 18. PowerSDR fails to start, has errors (Dale Taylor) 19. Re: PowerSDR fails to start, has errors (Hanford R Wright) 20. Re: PowerSDR fails to start, has errors (Dale Taylor) 21. Re: New Release (N7BCP) 22. Re: 472-479 KHz receiving and transmitting ERP and antenna models (Robert McGwier) 23. Rough audio (John C. Fraser) 24. Re: New Release (Bernie Huth) 25. Re: Rough audio (Jim Jannuzzo) 26. Vista/7 conversion (ROGER SCHMITT) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:33:20 -0700 From: W6SDM Steve dd.maricopa...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Power Button Sticks 5000A Message-ID: caatbxpbbgfu7mgiibkz+4zatg3usobztblsrp1sxt5s1451...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Sticky power button in the Flex 5000? Guess I will have to check mine. It's never been turned off since I got it. :) -- Steve Miller w6sdm.net -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:43:25 -0700 From: Mark Weidhaas mweidh...@cox.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Behringer DEQ2496 RFI Spikes Message-ID: 4D34D6D1BC954AD381C9282B05638001@MWPC Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I have tried cheater plugs with no luck. I have ferrites on everything. I have chokes on my antenna line, both directly outside my shack and at the 33' vertical antenna base. If I lay my mic / headset on my desk, the spikes go away. As soon as I touch the headsets, the spikes come back. I use a Heil foot switch for PTT. I even tried audio transformers on both the headset audio and mic inputs. It seems I am in the ground loop.. Original Post I have been trying to integrate a Behringer DEQ2496 into my audio chain with my Flex 5000A. My shack is on the second floor of my house so RFI is a constant problem. Using only my Behringer Xenyx802 mixer board and my 5000A there are no major RFI problems. I have isolated the 802 from the ballanced line input on the 5000A with a Jensen JT-11P-1 audio transformer. When I add the DEQ2496 I get an RFI spike at about 2~3 Hz. I can see the spike on both the 5000A panadapter and on an oscilloscope tapped at my 811H amp output. I have tried various audio isolation techniques but no joy. The spiking is the most pronounced with the amp on. Has anyone encountered this issue and solved this problem ? if so please advise. Mark Weidhaas W7MGW TRA 11810 / NAR 87698 / L3 Mobile: (602) 300-5114 mweidh...@cox.net -- Message: 3 Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:01:07 -0700 From: W6SDM Steve dd.maricopa...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Damage control - designed for AM ?
I have a friend of mine W9AD, he has a 5000A, operates it remote from Mexico most of the time, and sounds like $1,000,000 on AM. Work him every Saturday on 3.885 and no one has a better signal. Other than myself of course. Dave W9WRL Jim Barber wrote: I had to do a little damage control with a member of our regional AM group who was put off a bit about a potential 5K purchase because he was told a Flex employee had stated that the radio was never designed with AM use in mind. Hearsay being what it is I don't know what was actually said, but I certainly hope it wasn't stated quite that way. The 5K works very well on AM; much better than any of the Japanese rigs, at least. Perhaps an expanded section in the manual would help - I've helped several AM'ers with the concept of 1:4 carrier vs modulated output. Once they got it and paused long enough to learn about the TX audio controls, they were fine. My .02 only, adjust for local currency. 73, Jim N7CXI ___ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4831 - Release Date: 02/25/12 -- 73 Dave W9WRL http://www.w9wrl.com/w9wrl http://www.facebook.com/w9wrl ___ 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] Misinformation about k3 being srd
MY Cell phone, a Motorola Android is an SDR. But I don't drag a pc on my back. Ray, K9DUR wrote: Actually, the ability to function without a computer is not the real definition of SDR. At least not in the sense of a stand-alone computer. The military has software-defined radios that are self-contained. The computer is embedded in the hardware. The actual definition of SDR is just what it says. All functions, operating characteristics, and signal processing are defined by software not by the hardware platform. The software may be running on a stand-alone computer, as in the case of the Flex radios, or it may be stored in firmware with the CPU embedded in the hardware package itself. Both approaches are truly software-defined radios. I like to refer to radios like the K3 as semi-SDR. Yes, many of the operating characteristics can be changed by changing the firmware, but a significant part of the signal processing is still performed in hardware. From a theoretical viewpoint, the Flex radios are not totally software-defined either. Some of the signal processing is still done in hardware. (Down-conversion to the audio IF, TX RX filtering at RF frequencies, etc.) A truly 100% SDR is not possible with today's technology, but FlexRadio Systems has taken SDR closer to the theoretical ideal than anyone else. 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4674 - Release Date: 12/11/11 ___ 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] No mic audio
Did you try another Mic? Robert Kearbey wrote: Flex5k 2 ex. All of a sudden, no mic audio. Digital audio and cw works just fine. Rebooted, radio on/off, checked every button/ menu. What obvious thing am I missing? Use Ddutil, fldigi, heil pro headset. Bob K6DDS iPhone ___ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4674 - Release Date: 12/11/11 ___ 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] Voice Keyer
Anyone have any info if power SDR will have a voice keyer built in? Seems like a very basic feature. ___ 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] TX Power
Guys, I got my 3000 at Dayton this year and am just now starting to really dig into it. First thing I noticed is that the drive seems low. I connected the 3000 to my AL-811h amp, and right away I notice much lower output from the amp Vs using it with my 756 Pro II. That was right after Dayton. Today I had some time and connected the 3000 to a good pep watt meter and dummy load. Checked all bands for output using SSB, AM and FM. The am fm readings were all about the same on all bands. 35 to 40 watts depending on band and mode. But on SSB I'm getting 45 to 70 watts pep depending on the band. This seems low to me. I looked under setup and click the PA settings tab, it is blank? manual shows I should be able to make adjustments. Any Ideas? Thanks for your time and input. 73 Dave W9WRL.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] Using 1500 for MARS Op's
The title says it all, is there a firmware update for us MARS operators? or will the FLEX radios just not be usable? ___ 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 Audio Problems (It Echoes)
Do you have the monitor button turned on? If so you mic is picking up your monitor audio and it's going back into the mic, and then back out your speaker, and a round and round it goes. G0DDX wrote: Hi, I'm new to the Flex scene and have my Flex 1500 for all of two weeks. The RX side is really nice, and am very pleased. n to the However on trying FM voice, I sound like I have a reverb in line and it's in full swing! I really won't go on the air sounding like I am in a canyon with every word being repeated 3-5 times. I have a Microwave Modules 144/28 Transverter, and that is working very well indeed, and I can hear the Dutch and Belgian beacons better than on my IC706. I even get 6W out of it on tx. Anyone got any ideas what I can change to get some sort of normal voice signals from the Flex 1500? I am using a PC type headset (all of £6.50 ISH) which is pretty good on rx, and very clear on tx, except for the reverb, which I don’t think is down to the mike. PC is a i7 920 2.6Ghz with 4gb ram, and is reasonably fast. ie should be good enough for the job. The Flex is running 2.0.20 RC2. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks in advance Geoff G0DDX -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gwyn Williams Sent: 26 March 2011 10:53 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 2.0.20 RC2 - Release transmit Audio Problems Hi All, Just thought I'd add my bit because I do not believe this problem to be individual computer related, but rather more software involved. I run a Dell XPS-420 with Vista and - Core 2 Duo Processor 3.16GHz, 6MB RAM, 1333MHz, plus 4GB dual channel DDR2 800MHz memory. My software is fully up-to-date. Up until the above release my audio was fine, in fact I have had to revert to RC1. Kind Rgds, Gwyn Williams - G4FKH ___ 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] Mic switcher
I'm in the start up phase of the same project. A quick look around the ham mags and catalogs yielded no such mic switch. So i am currently gathering the need parts to build my own, perhaps I will document the project and post it to me web site for all to see. Dave W9WRL.com Ed White wrote: Hi Gang: What I am looking for is a microphone switch so I can switch one microphone between 5 rigs? If there is not anything I can build a switch and do the job myself, just thought I would ask? By switching the same mic. I can just set up each rig for the same mic and go for it? Ed WA3BZT ___ 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] No Flex No Fun
Having just purchased a 1500, I am starting to agree with you Ron. my 756 pro II has a scope, but it's not near what the Flex is. Once you get use to using a mouse and a few key's the Flex is really easy to use. Most guys talk about not like a SDR because they miss knobs, but I must say I got over that in about 5 mins of using the Flex. Not sure if I will spend the bigger dollars for a 5000 or 3000, the 1500 does a lot, and I connected to my AL-811H amp, now getting 100watts more or less depending on the band, makes the 1500 really useful. Life is to short for QRP. Dave W9WRL Ron McKean wrote: I have been a ham for more than 30 years and have had many radios, but recently I had to have my Flex repaired due to an operator temporary (I hope it was temporary) loss of comon sense. The Flex is not the only radio in my shack so I believed it would be no problem to use one of the other rigs while my Flex was off to Austin. Well, I was wrong! I found that I would rather not operate rather than use one of the other rigs. In every way my Flex is better than the other rigs in my shack. As I have heard other Flex owners say, it is like operating in the dark, when trying to use a rig without the visual interface. I guess I will have to sell one of the other rigs and buy a second Flex, just in case I have another loss of comon sense. Thanks for all at Flex for the great radios and software that you produce. Also thanks for the personal interest each of you take in supporting your customers. ___ 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/
