[Flexradio] Dayton impressions?
Did anyone spend time playing with the 6700s at Dayton? I haven't really seen any feedback from Dayton attendees on their impressions of the 6000 series radios that wete on display. Also if someone went to Visalia and Dayton, how much has the software matured since? I'm eagerly awaiting my 6500 and would like to get feedbak of initial impressions. Dave WO2X On May 20, 2013 7:00 PM, "Ray, K9DUR" wrote: > Jim, > > You asked, "In your opinion when will the 5000 be gone effectively from the > scene?" > > I am not that good at seeing into the future, but I can say the following: > > 1.) PowerSDR is still going to be developed since it is still needed for > the FLEX-1500 & FLEX-3000. As long as PowerSDR is an active development > project, the FLEX-5000 will still be improved. > > 2.) PowerSDR development will not go away until Flex discontinues both the > FLEX-1500 & FLEX-3000. That is not going to happen in the foreseeable > future. To quote someone who is in the know, "The FLEX-1500 is selling > like > hotcakes." Also Flex needs a product in the $1500-$1700 class. Therefore > the future of both radios seems to be assured. > > 3.) Even when PowerSDR development comes to an end, the FLEX-5000 will > remain a useable radio as long as you can maintain a computer that can run > PowerSDR. > > So, the answer to your question hangs on your definition of "effectively" > and on factors (such as PC availability) that are outside of Flex's > control. > I would guess that it is many years away. > > 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] www.5kub.com is streaming live from the booth across the aisle from Flex
It is k5kub, not 5kub Dave wo2x On May 16, 2013 9:42 PM, "Neal Campbell" wrote: > Their booth is just beside us! Expect ablot of back trying to gt closer to > the astonishing Signature 6700! > > Neal Campbell > Abroham Neal LLC > > HUGE DAYTON CELEBRATION SALE!! > Time to get the guaranteed setup for your SDR! > Now until end-May > > > > On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM, Ted wrote: > > > Much to my surprise the camera panned over across the aisle to the Flex > > Booth. > > > > Ted > > NX6C > > ___ > > 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 5000 remote operation
I use Skype and CommCat mobile on iPhone and iPad. Takes less bandwidth than remote desktop. Akso use a Bluetooth earpiece with good results. Dave WO2X On May 4, 2013 3:46 PM, "Dave Movius" wrote: > Using Flex 5000 for local and remote operation. Using TeamViewer for > remote access and Skype for remote audio. Interested in other remote > access options and comparisons to TeamViewer, as well as other audio links > (eg, RemAud) comparisons. > > Tnx. > > Dave, W7IWW > ___ > 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] Confusion about VSP Manager & DDutil
Gary, Leave the radio port in DDUtil at COM5 (PowerSDR is COM 4). Launch PowerSDR and DDUtil. In the title bar of DDUtil you should see your current VFO and frequency setting and it should follow when you tune the radio. THis ensures PowerSDR is talking to DDUtil. Next, on the ports tab in DDUtil set RCP1 to COM 6. On the RCP tab set RCP 2 to COM 8 and RCP 3 to COM10. Now set BobSMeter to COM7. Set your other apps to COM9 and Com 11. Try that and see. It should work. Dave wo2x On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Gary Robertson wrote: > *My configuration. I am running a Flex-3000 with PowerSDR 1.18*.5, firewire > driver 3.5.0.7171, firmware 1.2.5.6, and the*** latest versions of VSP > Manager, DDUtil, BobMeter, and N3FJP's Amateur Contact Logger.* > > I have two physical ports (COM1 and COM3) that exist in my computer (XP with > SP3). Using the passive listen function in DDUtil, COM1 feeds frequency data > to my Palstar AT-Auto Tuner and works well. COM3 interfaces to my > PowerMaster SWR/Watt Meter and also works well. > > Using VSP Manager, I created four (4) virtual COM ports - COM4/COM5; > COM6/COM7; COM8/COM9; and COM10/COM11. In PowerSDR's Cat Control panel, I > put the CAT control port on COM4 and enabled it. I put the PTT control as > COM10 and enabled it and set the ID as PowerSDR. IN DDUtil, I set Radio CAT > on COM5, RCP1 on COM6, and passive listen on COM1. > > Here is my problem - all of my external applications that need to read data > from the radio can only use COM5 to do so. This includes DDUtil, BobMeter, > and N3FJP's Logging program. If one of these applications is open and using > COM5, I can't use either of the other two applications - I get an error > message that says COM5 is in use. > > I know that DDUtil is supposed to address this issue and let numerous > application run concurrently using the RCP1 CAT function in combination with > the RCPs screen. However, despite trying numerous combinations of RCP1 CAT > and the RCPs screen, I can't make it work. I have read all the info. about > RCP settings, i.e., IF and Dis and tried various settings on these - again > nothing works. I did check enable next to the COM setting. > > If RCP1 CAT is set to COM6 and I enter COM7 in either RCP2 or RCP3 or RCP4 > and enable it, it immediately start changing the frequency, mode, etc. of my > radio until I uncheck the enable box. > > I am feeling dumb. I want to run at least two of my applications at the same > time, i.e., my logging program that reads the frquency and band from my > radio and BobsMeter. It would also be nice to have DDUtil up and running at > the same time as these other two application. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Gary Robertson > N5UTM > groberts...@austin.rr.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex 5000A Distorted SSB tx audio when drive level is reduced
Hi All, I noticed an issue where I have distortion on my SSB tx audio when the drive level is reduced. I wonder if this is related to the PSK31 users who noticed increased IMD on their tx with drive level reduced. Flex 5000A Firmware 1.3.0.8 Windows 7 x64 Ultimate Firewire driver 3.5.0.7171 PowerSDR 1.18.2, 1.18.5 and 1.18.6 (tested with different versions, including one version prior to the ALC overshoot improvements) RE-27 mic with W2IHY EQ & EQ Plus into balanced line in. TX bandwidth is 50 - 3050 Hz. Using 192k and 2048 for sample rate and buffers. I drive an Icom PW-1 so I key in tune mode and adjust drive to show 1 KW out into dummy load. Resultant drive is 23. In SSB I set the drive to 23. I have balanced line mixer one noth down from top. I adjust mic gain to show -2 dBm on mic meter during tx. THis gives me 1 KW as shown on external peak reading meter. Audio has distortion on voice peaks and does not have good high frequency articulation. DIstortion is described as "fuzzies". Almost the same sound as RFI. Now before people assume it is RFI. I bring the drive to 100 and drop the mic gain down to give 1 KW peak on external meter (same power out as previous step) and audio does not have the distortion. High end articulation is definitely improved as well. Also with the drive at 100 and mic gain reduced average power out is improved over previous settings. I have tested this above scenario with three other local Flex 5000A owners and they all have distortion introduced into the tx audio when the drive is lowered. It is more pronounced when drive is 25 or lower. All four of us have different model amplifiers (PW-1, ALS-600, Emtron DX-2SP, FL7000) My question is, what exactly does lowering the drive do? DOes it change PA or exciter bias? Change settings in the DSP? My concern is overdrive of the solid state amp and protection of the amp. With the drive at 23 I could not overdrive the amp and K5FR's DDUtil program allows the overdrive control to set maximum power out per band. Now if the audio is a little too high it can cause overdrive and potentially damage the amp. Thanks, Dave wo2x ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Windows 7 beta - Flex firewire driver defaults to 48000
I installed Windows 7 RC1 to do some compatibility testing I changed the 1394 driver in Windows 7 to the legacy driver and installed the latest Flex driver. I set the driver to 192000/2048. Upon booting the PC the driver reverts back to 48000 sampling rate. This is a Windows 7 issue as XP and Vista work fine and retain the settings. Any ideas? Thanks, Dave wo2x ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex 5000A intermittent no power out
Hi All, Have a 5000A with RFIO34B and without ATU. Intermittently I get no power out. Mic level is fine but no RF out on any mode or when hitting the tune button. Drive level is at 100. I have to physically turn off the 5000A and power supply and hold power button for 30 seconds to do a cold reset, then after restarting the power out is fine. I've first noticed this start happening with release version 1.18.0 and is also happening with SVN builds after the release of 1.18.0 including the current build 2938. I am using Vista 32 Ultimate Service pack 1 beta and Firewire driver version 3.4.0.4877. I am using 192k sampling rate and 2048 buffers with safe mode level 1. PowerSDR is set to match and process priority is set to above normal. I am currently running remote using VAC 4.09, Skype, and TightVNC so it is not possible for me to reset the 5000A until I get home. Any ideas what may be causing this? Thanks, Dave wo2x ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Listening to Flex off air recording
In Wave/Options the receive should be set to post processed and transmit to pre processed. Also set the rate to 48000. Then the quicksdr.wav should play with media player or other audio player capable of playing wav files. Note - the settings are opposite of the default settings. Dave wo2x On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Harry Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have made several quick records using the quick rec button on PSDR 1.14 I > have played those back on the air and it works well. If, however, I double > click on the wave file, windows media player gives me the following error: > ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 24 hours, 48 minutes and counting....
Just got a Flex 5000A to replace my SDR1000. I'm ready! Dave wo2x On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Tim Ellison (W4TME) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ...until the start of the FlexRadio QSO party. > For more information, see the FlexRadio QSO party web page > http://www.flex-radio.com/Users.aspx?topic=FlexQSO_Party > > I'll be looking for you on my radio :-) > > - Tim > - ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
