Re: [Flexradio] Greg Jurrens on the 6000 series
Thanks Burt, I had not seen that video before, except for the background noise it was really great 73 Dennis KØEOO -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Burt Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 7:02 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Greg Jurrens on the 6000 series Last August I did an excellent interview with Greg Jurrens (he made it excellent, I didn't) on the 6000 series. If you missed it here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0bf5wdtL1Y He says it will be out 4th quarter 2012, is it out yet? He is really good, I am surprised Flex does not use it because he makes the complex easy to understand. ___ 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] Computer recommendations
Hi Richard, I've been using my 5000A for a couple of years now with my XP core2duo from Dell and I have it a fully automated system with an Alpha amp, antenna switching, SteppIR antenna and rotor all being controlled by the flex and DDUtil So far I have had very few computer problems but, I know what you mean about having second thoughts some times; like when I have to wait a couple of minutes for the PC to boot up before I can run the radio But after all has been said and done its the best receiver I have ever used and DX chasing is more fun now than ever before. So, I have thought of going to one of the big box radios but no joy, none of them have the real time panadapter and so on Have fun with what ever you choose buy the way I have a 6500 on order Dennis KØEOO -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 5:10 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Computer recommendations I'm in a quandary. I've been having trouble for some time now running my flex5KA under windows on my iMac (under Boot Czmp). I've been unable over the course of several weeks to fix the BSOD problem which came about shortly after the upgrade to 2.4.4 So I have several choices and would like your input. 1. Buy a new windows only computer - which off the shelf model are you using successfully? I'm also considering one of Neal's. 2. Pay for tech support to try and remotely fix my problem and stick with my iMac. 3. Get out of the SDR business all together and sell my flex as I've become a bit jaded with radios that are computer dependent. On the other hand it's established an expectation that will be hard to match. What would you do? I'd be grateful for suggestions and computer recommendations. Tnx Rick ___ 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-6500 antenna port (s)
Hello Eric, A friend and are now thoroughly confused on this whole antenna port question . In a recent email you say only one antenna to an SCU and in a previous question I asked on the 24th you said I can have a receive antenna connected as well as a main antenna ( I assume that means I can switch between antennas like on the 5000A) . So which is it??? On this whole question regarding antenna inputs could someone at Flex PLEASE draw a diagram!! 6. An SCU must be connected to one and only one antenna port. So if you have two SCUs (FLEX-6700) you can place slice receivers on two antennas 7. Slice receivers may be placed on any SCU. This means that you may have all eight slice receivers on a single SCU (and therefore antenna) if you desire. Yes. You can use any of the 4 antenna inputs for reception on the 6500 (ANT 1, ANT 2, RX ANT A-In, and XVTR). Note that on the 6700, each SCU has 4 options for receive antennas (SCU-1 would use RX ANT A-In, SCU-2 would use RX ANT B-In). Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems 73s Dennis KØEOO _ From: Eric Wachsmann [mailto:e...@flex-radio.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:59 PM To: radio...@frontiernet.net Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: Flex-6500 antenna port (s) On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 12:50 PM, radio...@frontiernet.net wrote: I have a question regarding the receive antenna inputs for the 6500. Can I have my transmit antenna connected to one of the ANT1 or ANT2 ports and have a receiving antenna connected to one of the RX ANT IN/OUT ports?? Thats on the 6500 Thanks in advance for any assistance. Dennis KØEOO Yes. You can use any of the 4 antenna inputs for reception on the 6500 (ANT 1, ANT 2, RX ANT A-In, and XVTR). Note that on the 6700, each SCU has 4 options for receive antennas (SCU-1 would use RX ANT A-In, SCU-2 would use RX ANT B-In). Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems ___ 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] DDUtil profiles
Hello Jeff, I have noticed that too but I found in my case it was due to my serial ports not always being connected when DDUtil was coming up or the serial ports not being connected to the PC/or on when the PC was coming up... Unless the ports are assigned the same each time you bring up your PC, DDUtil will not know what to do and start assigning incorrect port addresses for you. Other than this issue I have never had DDUtil not remember the correct port. 73's, Dennis k0eoo -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brown Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 8:20 AM To: Flex reflector Subject: [Flexradio] DDUtil profiles I'm wondering if anyone else has had trouble with DDUtil not remembering the settings after it's been shut down? About 75% of the time when I start up the program, at least one of the COM port settings has changed. What I did was put everything exactly like I want it, make notes in the space provided as to programs and ports, and then save the profile. That way I can easily recall the profile after the program loads up to have the necessary configs to operate. It's an easy fix but a little annoying. It works fine after recalling the program. In case it matters, here's my order of operations: turn on PS, turn on Flex5k, load DDUtil, load Minideluxe (in RCP2 as suggested and not RCP1), load HRD Logger I'm using what I believe to be the most current version of DDUtil which is 2.0something. I can't remember the exact number but I did upgrade from 1.8 and it's a whole lot more stable now. The computer is Win7 Ultimate x64. Maybe I just need to uninstall and re-install program? I know VSPmgr specifically says to run in WinXP compatibiltiy mode as Admin. Do I need to do that with this program, too? Also I think I remember the instructions for VSPmgr saying to save it to C:\ and not in Program Files as windows typically wants to install it. I couldn't find anything specifically recommending these actions for this program. Maybe that would help? I think maybe these programs are written my the same person? Also, one last question I haven't found addressed in the wiki is what program should be used for RCP1? I only ask because Minideluxe said not to use it there, which is where I would've naturally thought to put it. Is it reserved for some specific program or just a conflict with that program for whatever reason? I'm really enjoying this learning process and playing around with SDR. All that can be done with software control using just a computer and firewire cable totally amazes me! Thanks for the input or maybe leading me in the direction to find out more. Enjoy the holiday. Jeff Ham Radio--The Original Social Network ___ 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] Scope display missing??
Hello All, My scope display is a flat line. I have shutoff my 5000A including the power supply and so far I have not been able to get the scope to work at all and that includes the Panascope display. All other displays work just fine. I am running a 5000A with Core2duo machine running XP professional. All software is up to date with all updates and I'm running 2.0.22 using the default display. RX2 was off. I thought the scope function was working on 2.0.22 when I first installed it but I don't remember for sure. The scope function definitely worked with 1.18.5 Thanks for reading, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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] Scope display missing??
Sorry to bother the group, I solved the problem, I had the multiRX slider/fader all the way to the right which seems to turn the scope off. All is well now Dennis, k0eoo -Original Message- From: Dennis Petrich [mailto:radio...@frontiernet.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:41 PM To: 'Dennis Petrich' Cc: 'FlexRadio Reflector' Subject: Scope display missing?? Hello All, My scope display is a flat line. I have shutoff my 5000A including the power supply and so far I have not been able to get the scope to work at all and that includes the Panascope display. All other displays work just fine. I am running a 5000A with Core2duo machine running XP professional. All software is up to date with all updates and I'm running 2.0.22 using the default display. RX2 was off. I thought the scope function was working on 2.0.22 when I first installed it but I don't remember for sure. The scope function definitely worked with 1.18.5 Thanks for reading, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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] CW bandwidth too wide with PSDR 2.0.22
Hello all, Has anyone experienced a bug with 2.0.22 where the CW bandwidth is almost three times wider than the selected width?? (or this might be shallow skirts issue.) This was NOT an issue with 1.18.5. Tones from Signals outside of the highlighted bandwidth could not be heard except for a click some times, but with PSDR 2.0.22 I hear a distinct tone on signals way outside of the selected BW. Test case: 400hz BW, tried it on 15 and 17m, my rx buffers never changed from 1.18.5. to 2.0.22. CW RX buffer set at 1024 and sample rate is 192kHz. I'm running Core 2 Duo machine with XP and all the latest updates and latest Flex firmware. All help would be appreciated. Dennis k0eoo ___ 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] Transmit motorboating with 2nd receiver on during transmit!
Hello all, I have been experiencing an unusual bug with my 5000A and the 2nd receiver when I transmit in AM, or put out a steady carrier. People on the other end hear very loud motor-boating of my signal at around 400Hz. Same happens when I put a steady carrier out there. The motor-boating stops when I shut off the 2nd receiver. I have a GAP vertical connected to the 2nd receiver via a coax switch so I can disconnect the GAP if needed but that doesn't stop the motor-boating, only shutting off the 2nd receiver does. I'm running XP with core 2 Duo hardware, PSDR 2.0.22, and all the latest firmware and software updates. This also happens on any band from 80m to 6m and I'm only running 25w. By the way, the GAP is 70' from then main tower with the horizontal antennas on it. Also, when I look at my signal from the 5000A on a monitor scope I see the signal switching on and off like it's being keyed on and off so the motor-boating is not a modulation but the carrier being keyed on and off All help and suggestions are welcome except selling my 5000A. Regards, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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] CW bandwidth too wide with PSDR 2.0.22
Additional information: My radio is the 5000A and I notice the BW is too wide only on the main RX and not the 2nd RX CW bandwidth is OK on 2nd RX??? Dennis -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dennis Petrich Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:12 AM To: 'FlexRadio Reflector' Subject: [Flexradio] CW bandwidth too wide with PSDR 2.0.22 Hello all, Has anyone experienced a bug with 2.0.22 where the CW bandwidth is almost three times wider than the selected width?? (or this might be shallow skirts issue.) This was NOT an issue with 1.18.5. Tones from Signals outside of the highlighted bandwidth could not be heard except for a click some times, but with PSDR 2.0.22 I hear a distinct tone on signals way outside of the selected BW. Test case: 400hz BW, tried it on 15 and 17m, my rx buffers never changed from 1.18.5. to 2.0.22. CW RX buffer set at 1024 and sample rate is 192kHz. I'm running Core 2 Duo machine with XP and all the latest updates and latest Flex firmware. All help would be appreciated. Dennis k0eoo ___ 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] CW bandwidth too wide with PSDR 2.0.22
Understand the issue with shape factor and expanded sample rate but the issue does not happen on the 2nd receiver as I just found out.. Dennis, k0eoo _ From: Bob McGwier [mailto:n...@flex-radio.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:33 AM To: Dennis Petrich Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] CW bandwidth too wide with PSDR 2.0.22 The shape factor degrades as you go up in sample rate. This is on the to do list but requires extensive code rewrite to make one shape factor for all rates. Bob N4HY On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Dennis Petrich radio...@frontiernet.net wrote: Hello all, Has anyone experienced a bug with 2.0.22 where the CW bandwidth is almost three times wider than the selected width?? (or this might be shallow skirts issue.) This was NOT an issue with 1.18.5. Tones from Signals outside of the highlighted bandwidth could not be heard except for a click some times, but with PSDR 2.0.22 I hear a distinct tone on signals way outside of the selected BW. Test case: 400hz BW, tried it on 15 and 17m, my rx buffers never changed from 1.18.5. to 2.0.22. CW RX buffer set at 1024 and sample rate is 192kHz. I'm running Core 2 Duo machine with XP and all the latest updates and latest Flex firmware. All help would be appreciated. Dennis k0eoo ___ 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] Transmit motorboating with 2nd receiver on during transmit!
Gerald, Thank you, changing the flex wire driver buffer from 1024 to 2048 fixed the problem!! _ From: ger...@flex-radio.com [mailto:ger...@flex-radio.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Youngblood Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 5:38 PM To: Dennis Petrich Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Transmit motorboating with 2nd receiver on during transmit! Dennis, That certainly sounds like your FireWire driver is not keeping with the higher loading presented by the second receiver. Try different Mode settings in the FlexRadio FireWire driver. Also, try different audio buffer sizes. Make sure you have the Windows IEEE-1394 hotfix for XP. You can find the instructions in the Knowledge Center. Hope that helps. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems(TM) 13091 Pond Springs Road, #250 Austin, TX 78729 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202 Email: ger...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ Tune In Excitement (TM) PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Dennis Petrich radio...@frontiernet.net wrote: Hello all, I have been experiencing an unusual bug with my 5000A and the 2nd receiver when I transmit in AM, or put out a steady carrier. People on the other end hear very loud motor-boating of my signal at around 400Hz. Same happens when I put a steady carrier out there. The motor-boating stops when I shut off the 2nd receiver. I have a GAP vertical connected to the 2nd receiver via a coax switch so I can disconnect the GAP if needed but that doesn't stop the motor-boating, only shutting off the 2nd receiver does. I'm running XP with core 2 Duo hardware, PSDR 2.0.22, and all the latest firmware and software updates. This also happens on any band from 80m to 6m and I'm only running 25w. By the way, the GAP is 70' from then main tower with the horizontal antennas on it. Also, when I look at my signal from the 5000A on a monitor scope I see the signal switching on and off like it's being keyed on and off so the motor-boating is not a modulation but the carrier being keyed on and off All help and suggestions are welcome except selling my 5000A. Regards, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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] diversity recption?
Can anyone help me get to the diversity control panel shown in W9OY's video?? Thanks, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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] Announcing PowerSDR v2.0 Official Release
Well, the install from 1.18.5 to 2.0.22 went as easy as you-all said it would. My 5000A is sounding better then ever especially after I realized I had the font size set to large instead of normal Now the screens all look just great My congratulations to all the fine people at Flex for your hard work on this latest major update!! Sincerely, Dennis, k0eoo -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gerald Youngblood Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 5:16 PM To: Reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Announcing PowerSDR v2.0 Official Release Dear FlexRadio customers, FlexRadio is pleased to announce the new Official Release of PowerSDRT v2.0.22 is now available for immediate download from our website. PowerSDR 2.0 adds significant feature and performance enhancements over the prior official release to all models including the FLEX-5000A, FLEX-5000C, FLEX-VU5K upgrades, FLEX-3000, FLEX-1500, and SDR-1000. While many thousands of customers have been enjoying earlier beta releases of 2.0, we now recommend that all customers upgrade to v2.0.22. The files are available at: PowerSDR v2.0.22 Suite Integrated Installer http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=363 PowerSDR v2.0.22: Release Notes http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=362 While the improvements are too numerous to detail, the following is a list of major changes since the previous official release, PowerSDR v1.18.6. 1. Complete new user interface look and feel with user selectable skins. 2. Support for the FLEX-1500 QRP HF-6m transceiver. 3. Support for integrated FLEX-VU5K 60W high performance VHF/UHF upgrade for the FLEX-5000. 4. Completely redesigned CW keyer for all radio models. 5. Real time Wide Band Image Rejection (WBIR). 6. Improved noise blanking, noise reduction, and automatic notch filtering. 7. Redesigned transmitter audio signal chain with absolute ALC control. 8. New downward expander and DX compander functions. 9. Optimized digital mode filter settings. 10. New FLEX-3000 ATU tuning algorithm increases tuning range to 6:1 SWR. 11. New unlimited memory tuning database for the FLEX-3000 ATU. 12. Increased transmitter bandwidth to 4.5 kHz on the FLEX-3000. 13. Integrated installer for PowerSDR, drivers, and automated firmware updates. 14. Radio chooser allows unique databases in multi-radio installations. 15. Simultaneous operation of the FLEX-1500 with either the FLEX-3000 or FLEX-5000. 16. Database export capability. 17. Hundreds of under the hood improvements and bug fixes for enhanced reliability and out-of-box experience. Thanks to so many of you who have provided constructive feedback during the development process. We would like to express our special appreciation to our internal alpha/beta team for their tireless testing of test releases. Enjoy, Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems(TM) 13091 Pond Springs Road, #250 Austin, TX 78729 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 202 Email: ger...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ Tune In Excitement (TM) PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems ___ 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] PSDR 2.0.22, XP skins problem
All my settings were for normal font size so that's not it. I'll get back in here when I get a screen shot of what I'm talking about. Dennis, k0eoo -Original Message- From: Larry Otto [mailto:w...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:58 AM To: radio...@frontiernet.net; David Walker Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PSDR 2.0.22, XP skins problem Hello Dennis - I found (On Win7) that if you have the font size greater that 100%, the display of the Flex is distorted, on startup. Simply go to setupappearanceSkins, and re-select the one you want. That seems to bring back the screen to normal. Good luck. 73 W8LO Larry - Original Message - From: radio...@frontiernet.net To: David Walker vk...@bigpond.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:42 AM Subject: [Flexradio] PSDR 2.0.22, XP skins problem Hello, I'm running an XP machine with all the latest updates, core2duo, Nvidia graphics accelerator, two screens and so on. screen always looked good on 1.18.5 but now with 2.0.22 I noticed the box outlines are not where they should be (as in the screen shot Tim sent last night.). on my screen the box outlines cut across the middle of some of the buttons and some of the buttons seem to have extra lines in them; nothing like the screen shot from Tim. It looks to me like I have a font setting on my PC that is incorrect causing some sort of graphic overrun or something I'll try and do a screen capture if the issue is not resolved by tonight. Thanks in advance for your help!! Dennis K0EOO - Original Message - From: David Walker vk...@bigpond.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:57:40 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PSDR 2.0.22 I have to use 2048 buffers to stop the crackling. And much more CPU load; and 35% avg. Whereas previous version I could use 512 and have about 18% load nominally. I will give it a go for a night but will revert back. Dave. On 30/03/2011 8:48 PM, Frank Goenninger wrote: Just the opposite here ... NR good in 2.0.22 but bad before. Hardware: MacMini 1.8 GHz, 2 GB Main Memory, Windows 7 73, Frank DG1SBG Am 30.03.2011 um 11:36 schrieb David Walker: What do people think of NR on version 2.0.22? When I turn NR on my rx audio crackles. I the previous version was much better on my PC. I think its a disaster. Any suggestions before I revert back? (My PC... Asus M4A89TD Pro / USB3 with Athlon II 3Ghz CPU, Win7x64, 4GB Ram. Radio FLX3000) Dave ___ 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/ ___ 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] What's going on Folks?
I've noticed the same issue Jim. If you move the AGC to FAST it comes back repeatable. Dennis, k0eoo -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Barber Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:10 PM To: Jordan Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks? I've also noticed that if I move the AGC-T control down the gain decreases as expected, but raising it back up doesn't bring the gain back up until I change modes off AM and back again. If I remember correctly this isn't 100% repeatable, but unfortunately I haven't as yet identified the exact sequence of events that causes it to occur. 73, Jim, N7CXI Jordan wrote: Yes, I agree... there is a serious problem with AGC overshoot and hanging in the AM Mode...I also hope this is being addressed, as it does make Weak signal AM broadcast listening difficult...It also appears to have the same issue with SAM mode reception if I recallAll it takes is some static to overwhelm the AGC in SLOW, and it can take up to 20 seconds for the gain to recover, unless you change modes which seems to reset the AGC. I can recreate the problem simply switching the external antenna switch. 73...Jordan VE6ZT - Original Message - From: Jim Barber audio...@charter.net Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks? Your use of any significant bugs reminds me that there are still non-trivial issues with the AGC in AM mode. I believe they've been reported by different people in various ways and are still outstanding as of 1.18.3 . Not to detract from your other comments in any way. The 5000A is still my favorite radio toy and will no doubt remain so for quite some time yet. 73, Jim, N7CXI Neal Campbell wrote: I think the main problem Fred is the lack of big problems. We don't have any significant bugs (I stress the word significant), customer support is excellent, communications with Flex is great, the user base is helpful and devoid of obnoxious flamers and we know whats coming down the road and want the team at Flex to focus on achieving their vision so it doesn't leave a lot of room for discussions. 400 emails a day just saying What a great rig is kinda boring and we do feel the need to communicate with each other and Flex on how we love the radios, so it doesn't leave many topics available. I guess in keeping with the season, I will offer some thanks! Gerald, stupendous job keeping this company afloat and progressing the leading edge. You seem to know when to let the best of your people take over while staying in control. Eric and the development team, thanks for answering my dumb questions during the year in what had to be a pressure-cooker of a year. Between Deep Impact and 2.0, it surely must have been stressfull. Greg, your energy and positive outlook almost let us recover from John's departure, you are a great addition to the team. Its hard to estimate what our life would be like with Ed, Dudley and Tim, how can they keep so much info in their heads and remain (somewhat) normal. The (somewhat) was more directed at Tim but he's a great guy. Thanks Cowboy Bob for your brilliance and occasional bursts of truth that refocuses our discussions. Finally, thanks to all the great owners who are always there when there is a problem. If you ever were a member of some other vendor mailing lists which seemingly detested the company and each other, this list is the happiest and healthiest of any I ever saw. This is the only mailing list I would enjoy meeting at Dayton. Thanks all! Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.dxbase.com www.abrohamnealsoftware.com www.sdrsystems.com (540) 242 0911 Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23 ___ 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/ Message delivered to audio...@charter.net ___ 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/ Message delivered to outposte...@shaw.ca ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks?
Well put Harry Dennis k0eoo -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Harry Williams Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 6:33 PM To: audio...@charter.net; outposte...@shaw.ca Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks? Hi Jim, I have also noticed this issue. It surfaced with 1.18.1 and bug number 2240 was opened to address the issue on May 27, 2009. It is a significant setback in the reception of AM signals. I would think it should have been addressed by now or at least the status of the bug should have been updated as to what Flex intends to do about it. 73, Harry W0LS Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:09:33 -0800 From: audio...@charter.net To: outposte...@shaw.ca CC: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks? I've also noticed that if I move the AGC-T control down the gain decreases as expected, but raising it back up doesn't bring the gain back up until I change modes off AM and back again. If I remember correctly this isn't 100% repeatable, but unfortunately I haven't as yet identified the exact sequence of events that causes it to occur. 73, Jim, N7CXI Jordan wrote: Yes, I agree... there is a serious problem with AGC overshoot and hanging in the AM Mode...I also hope this is being addressed, as it does make Weak signal AM broadcast listening difficult...It also appears to have the same issue with SAM mode reception if I recallAll it takes is some static to overwhelm the AGC in SLOW, and it can take up to 20 seconds for the gain to recover, unless you change modes which seems to reset the AGC. I can recreate the problem simply switching the external antenna switch. 73...Jordan VE6ZT - Original Message - From: Jim Barber audio...@charter.net Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What's going on Folks? Your use of any significant bugs reminds me that there are still non-trivial issues with the AGC in AM mode. I believe they've been reported by different people in various ways and are still outstanding as of 1.18.3 . Not to detract from your other comments in any way. The 5000A is still my favorite radio toy and will no doubt remain so for quite some time yet. 73, Jim, N7CXI Neal Campbell wrote: I think the main problem Fred is the lack of big problems. We don't have any significant bugs (I stress the word significant), customer support is excellent, communications with Flex is great, the user base is helpful and devoid of obnoxious flamers and we know whats coming down the road and want the team at Flex to focus on achieving their vision so it doesn't leave a lot of room for discussions. 400 emails a day just saying What a great rig is kinda boring and we do feel the need to communicate with each other and Flex on how we love the radios, so it doesn't leave many topics available. I guess in keeping with the season, I will offer some thanks! Gerald, stupendous job keeping this company afloat and progressing the leading edge. You seem to know when to let the best of your people take over while staying in control. Eric and the development team, thanks for answering my dumb questions during the year in what had to be a pressure-cooker of a year. Between Deep Impact and 2.0, it surely must have been stressfull. Greg, your energy and positive outlook almost let us recover from John's departure, you are a great addition to the team. Its hard to estimate what our life would be like with Ed, Dudley and Tim, how can they keep so much info in their heads and remain (somewhat) normal. The (somewhat) was more directed at Tim but he's a great guy. Thanks Cowboy Bob for your brilliance and occasional bursts of truth that refocuses our discussions. Finally, thanks to all the great owners who are always there when there is a problem. If you ever were a member of some other vendor mailing lists which seemingly detested the company and each other, this list is the happiest and healthiest of any I ever saw. This is the only mailing list I would enjoy meeting at Dayton. Thanks all! Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.dxbase.com www.abrohamnealsoftware.com www.sdrsystems.com (540) 242 0911 Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23 ___ 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
Re: [Flexradio] DSP Settings
Thanks Dudley, those setting work lots better, especially on CW... Flex should make those the defaults. Dennis, k0eoo -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 10:49 PM To: Anthony Martin Cc: 'FlexRadio Reflector' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] DSP Settings Anthony, The NR goes through a short training process, even with each change that you make to the settings in the DSP = Options tab.. The overall effect is dependent on the bandwidth of the receiver passband. Try this, lower the number of Taps, (I've got mine right now to 39) , then drop the Delay (try 30) , and adjust the Gain (mine at 17) but you can adjust them where you like, but try dropping the Delay first, this will decrease the time before the changes take over. Then adjust to match your conditions and taste.. Hope this helps. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Anthony Martin wrote: Hi Guys, Does anyone actually use their DSP on the flex rigs? I've found that no matter what combination of settings I use, it always distorts the audio or changes the pitch. I honestly expected it to do a better job than IF DSP (Like on the IC7000 etc). It may be that I just have not found the right combination of settings.. (delay, taps, and the last option) Does anyone have any setting combos that seem to work well without smashing the audio? Cheers, Anthony VK3FAJM ___ 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/ Message delivered to jhu...@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/ Message delivered to radio...@frontiernet.net __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4545 (20091026) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4545 (20091026) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] External PTT not working?
Hello all, I have a new Flex5000A and for some reason the external PTT stopped working?? I am using DDUtil to drive my steppir and 2800 rotor and using DX4WIN as my logging program. I have everything working together very nicely in automatic mode. I tried using the external PTT (pluged in the back) and it doesn't work any more? I tried the Flex by it self with the other programs off and still no joy. I shutdown the flex and restarted everything and still no joy? I verifyed the PTT switch was working. At this point I could use a fresh idea? Thanks in advance, Dennis, k0eoo __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4359 (20090822) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] External PTT not working?
The phono plug at the end of my foot switch cable was not making good contact to the Flex PTT jack, issue solved Thanks, Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: Dennis Petrich radio...@frontiernet.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:06 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] External PTT not working? Check out this KB article http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50295.aspx -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dennis Petrich Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 4:03 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] External PTT not working? Hello all, I have a new Flex5000A and for some reason the external PTT stopped working?? I am using DDUtil to drive my steppir and 2800 rotor and using DX4WIN as my logging program. I have everything working together very nicely in automatic mode. I tried using the external PTT (pluged in the back) and it doesn't work any more? I tried the Flex by it self with the other programs off and still no joy. I shutdown the flex and restarted everything and still no joy? I verifyed the PTT switch was working. At this point I could use a fresh idea? Thanks in advance, Dennis, k0eoo __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4359 (20090822) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ Message delivered to telli...@itsco.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4359 (20090822) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4359 (20090822) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Venting about VAC 4 with SDR 1.18.1 (but I know Iamsomehow the problem)
I agree, I have been using NOD32 with my SDR1k with NO issues Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com To: Steven O'Neal se_on...@hotmail.com Cc: Flex flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Venting about VAC 4 with SDR 1.18.1 (but I know Iamsomehow the problem) I have found Eset Nod32 (or their new security suite) is the only one that doesn't seem to affect SDR operation. Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software Programming Services for Windows, OS X and Linux www.abrohamnealsoftware.com (540) 242 0911 On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Steven O'Nealse_on...@hotmail.com wrote: Mark I had many problems with my Flex 3000 locking up until I happened to remember that I was running a Symantic Firewall product, installed as part of Symantic Corporate version 10. You might check to see if you have any sort of firewall program running on your computer and if so disable it. My symptom was a low latency reading, ~ 350 or so when in normal operations with spike over 3000 when I would do something else on the computer like surf to a web page, with Google mail being the worse offender. I shut down the fire wall and now my latency sits around 100 micro seconds. While anti virus stuff is a unfortunate necessity today, those sorts of programs can cause all sorts of problems in real time operations. Cheers _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 ___ 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/ Message delivered to nealk...@gmail.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/ Message delivered to radio...@frontiernet.net __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4235 (20090711) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4235 (20090711) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters recieve on 5000
I agree with Ed's comments, I'm looking at a 5k but it bothers me that I will need to add a 6m preamp!! Thats my only issue, otherwise I think the Felx is a really exellent radio!! Congrats to all the hard work from the Flex engineers! Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Ed Helms n4z...@gmail.com To: flex radio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:20 AM Subject: [Flexradio] 6 meters recieve on 5000 I guess I just dont understand why the 5000 needs to have a preamp on 6 meters. I will admit I like my 5000 better than my IC-7800 in every catagory except the recieve on 6 meters. The Flex, if we were scoring on a scale of 0 to 10, is about a 3 at best on 6 meter recieve compared to my 7800. Why cant there be a additional module or mod for the 5000 so it is up to par out of the box. No add on preamps. Just does not make sense to pay that much for a rig and it needs a recieve preamp on 6. Dont get me wrong, I love the Flex and would recommend it over any rig. I just think they missed the mark on this issue. N4zvn Ed ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters recieve on 5000
Don't get me wrong guys, I really like the Flex too and will probably just go the external 6m preamp like you-all and be done with it Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Bob McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com To: flex radio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters recieve on 5000 If you look outside of your own personal needs you will see that the Flex 5000 was Flex's first really serious entry into high performance transceivers. As much as the SDR-1000 changed the world for me personally, it was never meant to be a high end transceiver project. That it got as far as it did bespeaks of the tenacity and cleverness of its designer. On the Flex 5000, though it is Flex's first major entry, it made it at the top of the list of entries in receiver performance on Sherwood Engineering and ARRL test sites and is still in the top two or three. The Flex 5000 has extremely good performance for HF low bands. Flex 5000 would not sell well if it had poor low band performance and there would be no 3000 if that were the case is my short version of my opinions on this matter. The 3000 does NOT equal the 5000 in receiver performance on the low bands. I think most will agree that operating well on 160m-20m is more important to sales than 6m. It takes a very inexpensive preamp for 6m to make it a top performer and it is a complete triviality to hook it into the loop provided on the back of the radio and adjust the operation to automatically use that preamp on 6 and on 6 only. Bob N4HY ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [Flexradio] Why a 6Meter Preamp Is Needed
Thanks for the input Larry, that puts it into perspective; which helps Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Larry Savage sava...@hotmail.com To: Flex List flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:50 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Why a 6Meter Preamp Is Needed The Flex 5000A currently has a noise figure of approx. 16 to 20dB at an MDS of approx. -126dBm..Addition of a low noise figure preamp ($100) can substantially improve the receiver noise figure but is not mandatory for normal operation. My reference rig is the Icom Pro III which has a 6 meter MDS of approx. -142dBm with a noise figure of approx. 5 to 8dB...With an appropriate preamp the Flex can reach this level of performance with a better dynamic range to boot..Other brand rigs have the same problem as the Flex 5000A (ex K3 sells a 6M preamp) when it comes to sensitivity and noise figure.The preamp is only needed if you wish to do weak signal work..In general one should consider the total system noise figure of the stationOne of the best performance improvements can be had by reducing the feedline losses.Losses in the receiver front end directly reduce the receiver noise figure and feedline affects both TX and RX performance.There are many other metrics one should consider in rig performanceI own several of the top-end rigs and have found the Flex 5000A beats them hands down in overall receiver performanceThe receiver dynamic range (weakest to strongest signal) for the Flex is phenominal..The receiver noise reduction along with the filtering is additionally on par with $10K rigs. In the words of an old timer.spend all your money on the antenna and feedline if you have any money left over buy a rig.. 73s WA4CAX... ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4193 (20090626) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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] SDR-1000 for sale
Hello all, I have a very nice late model, 8 pin mike connector, SDR-1000 I would like to sell. Its in like new condition and includes the FA-66 sound module with all audio cables including the parallel and firewire cables. Nothing else to buy and you will be on the air with the new SDR technology. This was my starter SDR radio. For the price its a great way to get your feet wet in SDR techmology while your having fun working DX and enjoying the REAL TIME RADIO world of brick wall filters and Panadapters that give you a 190KHz view of the band. The SDR-1000 has dual watch, you can listen to two frequencies in the window at the same time; great for working cross band or outside the pileup. In the few short months I had this radio I have doubled my country count on 40 and 80 meters. So, I'm selling because I need to make room for my next Flex radio not because I'm getting our of SDR or ham radio. I will send pictures on request. Would like $850 bucks for the package plus shipping Interested parties please respond off reflector, thanks 73's Dennis, k0eoo k0...@arrl.net __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4174 (20090620) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters hot tonight
I worked about 6 SSB stations and one CW station in the NE states and VE2 and VE3 with my SDR-1000 at 500mw and 4ele at 75'. No rx amp either. Signals were s9+ at times. I checked the sensitivity of my SDR-1k on 6m and it was around -108dBm. I could easily ear a 2microV at the input. Not as bad as I thought it would be Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Jesse N4BFD n4b...@gmail.com Cc: FlexRadio List flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters hot tonight Yup, several CW and SSB QSOs on six being heard here... in between the spurs on my SDR1000. Wonder if I can work them on 20 milliwatts? :) An another note, ten is wide open, 12 as well, 15 is booming too! Nice to all the HF bands banging for once! N4BFD On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote: Hang on Tim, one just left us, on it's way to you On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:11 -0400, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com wrote: Really wide open. I just wish this thunderstorm would pass. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Geep Howell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:59 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] 6 meters hot tonight Six appears to be wide open, listening to a 20 over signal from Texas. geep ___ 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/ 73, Wayne K4ELO k4...@fastmail.fm ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4164 (20090617) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4164 (20090617) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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] SDR-1000 6m?
Hello all, I am asking for some guidance from someone who has put their SDR-1000 on 6m. I would like to know what RX preamp I need and what TX amp you would recommend and how you hooked them up. Thanks in advance for your help. Ciao, Dennis, k0eoo __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4117 (20090530) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [Flexradio] Spurs Every 8 KHz
My neighbor had a bad computer supply that wiped out 40 and 20m Took me over a year to figure it out. When I got him to shut it off all was better. He replaced the supply at his own expense and appologized for causing me the noise problem. It pays to talk to your neighbors. - Original Message - From: Dudley Hurry jhu...@austin.rr.com To: Sanger, Joseph joseph.san...@nyumc.org Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Spurs Every 8 KHz Joseph, I have seen Network cards do this, along with wireless routers..Bad computer powersupplies too and DC supplies. And neighbor's plasma TV. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Sanger, Joseph wrote: Interesting that's a dilemma ... don't know if there is a way to turn off the internal sound card in the computer hosting the flex ... not sure I really want to either Maybe it is coming from one of the other 2 computers I have on in the house ... although they are about 30-40 feet away and through a ceiling ... Guess it's time for some experimenting. Thanks, Simon. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Simon (HB9DRV) Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:35 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Spurs Every 8 KHz A soundcard? Many digital mode programs run the soundcard at 8kHz. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Sanger, Joseph joseph.san...@nyumc.org I am, however, seeing spurs every 8 KHz coming from an external source, I believe, since disappears with dummy load. Any thoughts about what might be candidates for an 8 KHz spacing? ___ 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/ This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. = ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4117 (20090530) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4117 (20090530) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/
Re: [Flexradio] Diversity Reception for Flex 5000 owners
I would upgrade to a Flex5000 just to get Diversity Keep up the great work guys. 73, Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Bob McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com To: Lee A Crocker lee_croc...@yahoo.com Cc: Flexradio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Diversity Reception for Flex 5000 owners Wow is right. It is hard to understand just how impressive 40F really is. 40G sounds the most impressive but to the trained ear and tools, 40 F is amazing. The Flex 5000 is utterly coherent through the oscillators. It is two different DDS's that are synchronized by a built in system which Gerald made sure was supported. As soon as we made the software oscillators coherent (identical in fact) and then applied a phase and amplitude modification (scalar) to one of them for phasing, we get a phase stable system. I was expecting it to work but I had no idea it would be this impressive. More things like this are to follow. Frank mentioned one person who had done some phasing experiments. I would also like to mention Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA who has done a really neat version. I intend to steal his user interface idea completely. It makes both mathematical and user sense. Bob Lee A Crocker wrote: I made a few more clips. The effect can be spectactular or very subtle. In 40-E I found on static the source is sort of from a quadrant and so the notching is very broad. None the less I could get about 3dB of noise reduction. In 40-F the SWBC is dramatic. The station was very weak. If this had been a CW station it would have been Q5. Finally in 40-G the AM BC station is about 4 miles north of my house and extremely strong. The effect is amazing!! (and the tuning is critical) As to the static canceling question, you have no real need of using the second receiver, just make another watch receiver and use the in-band noise you already have contained in the 192khz base band. I expect this test by Bob is the first step toward that goal. Once that is accomplished it will be the gorilla of next killer apps!!! 73 W9OY w9oy-sdr.blogspot.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/ -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step., MLK. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn ___ 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/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4054 (20090505) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4054 (20090505) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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] PowerSDR 1.14.0 question
Hello guys, I just love the new scope and Panascope feature!!! The display looks just like a monitor scope My question is, how can I turn the scope vertical gain down without effecting the receivers gain??? The vertical gain is so much it goes off the screen or in Panascope mode it covers up the panadapter display. The AGC-T control will lower the scope gain but it cuts the receiver gain too much. So what am I missing?? Thanks in advance for any help. Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] MMTTY - VISTA - PSDR help needed!
Thanks for making the changes Dave I saw your post last night and was able to download your latest MMTTY code with the VAC support I needed. Got it working with Ham Scope and was able to do RTTY for the first time with my SDR1k Ham Scope. Thanks again! Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Dave AA6YQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dudley Hurry [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gary - W7FG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MMTTY - VISTA - PSDR help needed! Yes, you can now select input and output soundcard devices independently. I also increased the serial port range to 16, knowing the Flexer's appetite for virtual ports. Updated online help is now available and included in the release. Its also available independently via http://www.dxlabsuite.com/MMTTY/mmtty.chm The release note is appended below. 73, Dave, AA6YQ MMTTY version 1.66F release note 2008-08-17 1. Changes to the MMTTY Setup window == A. TX tab - renamed the PTT panel to PTT FSK (tnx to Joe W4TV) - added com8 through com16 to the PTT FSK panel's Port selector (tnx to Oba-san JA7UDE) - clicking a button in the Input Button panel from a non-Japanese locale displays a window entitled Edit Button (tnx to Joe W4TV) B. Misc tab - the new Device Identifiers panel enables independent selection of soundcard devices for reception (RX) and transmission (TX); any of 16 input and output soundcard devices can be selected (tnx to Gil W0MN and Joe W4TV) - selecting an RX or TX device identifier in the Device Identifiers panel updates the respective Reception or Transmission panels shown on the new Soundcard tab C. Soundcard tab (new) - the Reception panel shows all installed soundcard input devices; selecting an input device updates the RX selector in the Misc tab's Device Identifiers panel - the Transmission panel shows all installed soundcard output devices; selecting an output device updates the TX selector in the Misc tab's Device Identifiers panel 2. Changes to the Radio Command window - added com8 through com16 to the Port selector (tnx to Oba-san JA7UDE) - added 38400 and 57600 to the Baud selector (tnx to Joe W4TV) - named the selector in the lower-left corner Group - modified the contents of the Group selector: *** renamed the previous Yaesu HF? (FT-1000MP,...) entry to Yaesu FT 1000D, 1000MP, 920 *** renamed the previous Yaesu VU? (FT-736,FT-847) entry to Yaesu FT 736, 817, 847, 857, 897 *** added a Yaesu FT 9000, 2000, 950, 450 entry (tnx to Joe W4TV and Art W2NRA) *** renamed the previous Kenwood entry to Kenwood, Elecraft (tnx to Joe W4TV) - renamed the Commands panel's VFO Polling selector to Model, and added entries for the Yaesu FT 9000, 2000, 950, and 450 (tnx to Joe W4TV) 3. Other notes == A. As before, changes made to settings shown in the Radio Command and MMTTY Setup windows do not take effect until the window is closed by clicking its OK button. B. On Vista, log into the account named Administrator before installing or running MMTTY C. the updated online help was developed by Joe W4TV with help from AL VE4ABU C. 1.66F is a software-only upgrade, meaning that you must already have MMTTY installed. I will develop an installer for use with PCs that don't yet have MMTTY installed. If you want to install 1.66F on a PC that doesn't yet have MMTTY installed, first install version 1.65D, and then upgrade as described below. D. To upgrade an existing MMTTY installation to 1.66F, download the zip archive from http://www.dxlabsuite.com/MMTTY/mmtty166F.zip The archive mmtty166F.zip contains two files: mmtty.exe and 1.66F.txt Place mmtty.exe in your MMTTY folder, replacing the existing file, and then run it. The file 1.66F.txt contains a copy of this release note. -Original Message- From: Dudley Hurry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:54 PM To: Dave AA6YQ Cc: Gary - W7FG; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MMTTY - VISTA - PSDR help needed! Thanks Dave, Works great on XP, now I can select the VAC sound options. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Dave AA6YQ wrote: I recently released MMTTY version 1.66F, which does support Vista. Its available via http://www.dxlabsuite.com/MMTTY/mmtty166F.zip 73, Dave, AA6YQ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dudley Hurry Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 4:34 PM To: Gary - W7FG Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MMTTY - VISTA - PSDR help needed! Gary, I also noticed on MMTTY site that it says that it does NOT support Vista. So you might need to use something else, DM780 or MixW.. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Gary - W7FG wrote: I've been
Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 PowerSDR v1.12.1 with dedicated I/Qsettings per each band
This is true for me too Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Gerd Loch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Dudley Hurry' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'FlexRadio biz' flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 3:53 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 PowerSDR v1.12.1 with dedicated I/Qsettings per each band I believe that it has been pointed out that those people who are interested in multiband image compensation for the SDR1K do not expect an automated procedure but would do it manually. A signal for every band should be available for most of us. 73, Gerd DJ8AY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: FlexRadio biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 PowerSDR v1.12.1 with dedicated I/Q settings per each band Christos, Since the 1K does not have the ability to generate a signal to use as an image calibration marker, that you have the test gear there to do this? Which is lucky for you, but for those that don't, multi band image calibrations are not possible.. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Christos wrote: I think that the cards are shuffled more than needed. I am very satisfied with my sdr1k box and its performance. Image rejection is the holy grail of any DC tranceiver. I am not interested in automatic image calibration since it always gave me poor results. I am also not interested in exotic built in test equipment and eeproms. I only want to be able to manualy store phase and gain numbers separately for each band on PowerSDR (setupdspimage reject tab), like I do now for a single band. Sorry that I can't make it any simpler than that. 73 de Christos (sv1fxo). ___ 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/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1590 - Release Date: 8/4/2008 8:09 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1590 - Release Date: 8/4/2008 8:09 AM ___ 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/ ___ 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/ __ NOD32 (20080806) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] K6JCA display improvements
Isn't that the same split display feature that's in the Power SDR 1.10.4 that I'm using today with my SDR1000? - Original Message - From: Eric Wachsmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] K6JCA display improvements Excellent questions. The split waterfall/panadapter feature is very nice. We appreciate Jeff taking the initiative to continue to innovate useful features like this. Unfortunately, about the same time, we were incorporating RX2 support. The conflicts between what were added to support RX2 and the existing Pan/Waterfall code were unfortunately too far beyond reconciling to get into the official release easily. This feature is definitely slated for 1.13.x versions. Input is welcome on this ... especially with regard to how to handle RX2 and the split display options. As for the appearance controls, we would like to find a way to handle the changes in a more automated fashion so that we don't have to manually change those functions each time controls are added/removed. That maintenance really adds up over time. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jesse N4BFD Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 1:12 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] K6JCA display improvements Hello, I was just curious as to why the added features of the K6JCA SVN release such as the split waterfall/panadapter, and the ability to change the coloring of the overall GUI have not been added to the trunk? It has been out for many months now, and I prefer to use this release due to it being easier on the eyes after long hours of use after adjusting the appearence to something that I like. However, many other features of course have been added to the trunk, so I am starting to miss out on somethings. N4BFD ___ 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/ __ NOD32 3318 (20080801) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] AM Noise Blanker
I thought the NB1 and NB2 worked on AM? You mean they don't? AM is one of my most favorite modes. I'd like to know the scoop Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: BILL GUYGER [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Monnier [EMAIL PROTECTED]; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AM Noise Blanker Amen brother. I live in a noisy neighborhood and would love to be able to fish out AM signals on 80 and 160. Bill AD5OL - Original Message From: Mike Monnier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:27:04 AM Subject: [Flexradio] AM Noise Blanker Hello All., I have been using my SDR-1000's for several years and they are still the most fun I have ever had in 31 years of amateur radio. I have one ongoing request. I wish your code guru's would spend some time to develop a mode specific AM noise blanker/noise reduction system. I'm not only an avid short wave broadcast listener like many of you but I also use the AM mode daily. Every time I switch to sideband and click on the noise blanker I'm green with envy. Please consider my request in the near future. I'm sure I speak for many others that would enjoy AM much more if it had less noise. Thanks in advance. Mike W8BAC ___ 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/ ___ 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/ __ NOD32 3300 (20080725) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New Model from FlexRadio?
Impressive, can you point me to some description of what VR code is? I have the SDR-1000. Thanks, Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison (W4TME) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Model from FlexRadio? No new physical radio, per se. When you match the new VR code with the FLEX-5000 and the SDR-1000, you will have new software defined radios that are going to be very different from what you have today with PowerSDR 1.x. That is what was promised to have running for Dayton 09. In the software defined domain of programmers, the hardware is not really the radio, it is just a source and destination for I/Q data streams for some black box to make RF out of. - Tim - FRS Internet Systems Administrator W4TME - Original Message - From: Kirb Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:22 PM Subject: [Flexradio] New Model from FlexRadio? New Radio? Please step up and speak into the microphone, sir. :-) Frank, AB2KT said- Sooner than you might think. We are moving very fast now towards an earlier exposure of alpha code for the new radio than we'd previously announced (Dayton next). Kirb - VE6IV ___ 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/ ___ 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/ __ NOD32 3300 (20080725) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] HamScope and TTY with VAC
Dear Abby, I'm not hearing voices anymore when monitoring PSK31 thanks to you-alls comments yesterday. But I have one more problem I'll need you-alls help to solve I'm using HamScope with MMTTY's RTTY engine and when I select RTTY in HamScope the signal goes away (the tace in the Hamscope window goes flat-line). Looks like the Virtual Audio Cable connection gets broken every time I select RTTY. If I select any other mode everything works just fine...so what am I doing wrong? I noticed HamScope software allows you to make VAC connections but the MMTTY engine I saw doesn't? Hope this isn't one of those catch 22's? Thanks in advance for your help, Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] How to PTT in Digital modes?
Hello Ray, Thanks for this very informative response to my question. As it turns out I already had installed vCOM but I just didn't know how to use it so it was just sitting there So after yours and Kirks emails it took me all of 2 seconds to get my Flex keying up in PSK31 Thank you very much, Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Ray, K9DUR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Dennis Petrich' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 12:48 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] How to PTT in Digital modes? Dennis, Most sound card interfaces have a connection to a serial port for PTT control using the DTR and/or RTS handshaking lines to key the rig. In the SDR world, we use a virtual serial port program like K8VB's vCOM (it is free) to set up a pair of virtual serial ports. Point the digital mode program at one of the ports of the pair, point PowerSDR to the other, like magic, you are keying the rig with no wires! So, to use digital modes with PowerSDR, you need 2 separate 3rd-party programs to make it work in addition to yoiur didgtal mode program PowerSDR: 1.) you need VAC to pipe the audio between the digital mode program PowerSDR, 2.) you need vCOM (or another virtual serial port program) for PTT control. 73, Ray, K9DUR __ NOD32 3244 (20080705) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] I'm hearing voices in my PSK31 monitor mode???
Hello all, You guys won't believe this but I'm hearing a voice when I'm in PSK31 mode using he Hamscope software with my SDR-1000/FA-66 combo... I'm using the vCOM to PTT the rig and VAC to get the audio to/from the SDR. Everything seems to be working just great in receive and all other modes!! I couldn't believe it my self. I hear what sounds like a female voice saying five every 5 seconds or so when I'm transmitting. I discovered it when I decided I wanted to see of Monitor mode would allow me to hear my PSK31 transmission and it does but I hear the VOICE I shut off the monitor and I can still see the transmit panadapter display come up during the time the VOICE would be saying five It's like there is something in the transmit file. I know this sounds crazy and I havn't been drinking, honest I haven't This is not April 1's or October 31st so I don't know what to think Has anyone experieiced this VOICE with their Digital mode operation??? Signed, Bewildered,k0eoo ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] I'm hearing voices in my PSK31 monitor mode???
Thanks Neal for giving me the second option because I cant afford the first, hi, hi. Well I did purchase the VAC software, I just haven't uninstalled the demo ware and installed the purchased version yet. Glad to hear thats all I have to do... Thanks for the help. Dennis, k0eoo - Original Message - From: Neal Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dennis Petrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] I'm hearing voices in my PSK31 monitor mode??? This is a common occurrance. There are two ways to avoid the voices: 1. send a check for one million dollars US to me via my qrz.com address 2. buy a copy of VAC because the demo has a voice that comes on every few minutes that says its a demo. I would suggest #1 but #2 is more effective hi hi! Neal On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 8:59 PM, Dennis Petrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, You guys won't believe this but I'm hearing a voice when I'm in PSK31 mode using he Hamscope software with my SDR-1000/FA-66 combo... I'm using the vCOM to PTT the rig and VAC to get the audio to/from the SDR. Everything seems to be working just great in receive and all other modes!! I couldn't believe it my self. I hear what sounds like a female voice saying five every 5 seconds or so when I'm transmitting. I discovered it when I decided I wanted to see of Monitor mode would allow me to hear my PSK31 transmission and it does but I hear the VOICE I shut off the monitor and I can still see the transmit panadapter display come up during the time the VOICE would be saying five It's like there is something in the transmit file. I know this sounds crazy and I havn't been drinking, honest I haven't This is not April 1's or October 31st so I don't know what to think Has anyone experieiced this VOICE with their Digital mode operation??? Signed, Bewildered,k0eoo ___ 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/ -- Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software Programming Services for Windows, OS X and Linux (540) 242 0911 - Try Spot for OS X, the intelligent DXCluster Client at www.abrohamnealsoftware.com - introduction priced at $10.99 - For a great dog book, visit www.abrohamneal.com - See the FlexRadio Systems Flex-5000a in action at www.flex-videos.com __ NOD32 3244 (20080705) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] How to PTT in Digital modes?
Hello all, How do I key up my SDR-1000 in Digital modes with the VAC 4.9 enabled? I am able to receive and transmit PSK31 using Hamscope just fine but to transmit I have to hit MOX to get rig into transmit. Can someone point me to the information I need to key-up the SDR via the Hamscope or other Digital mode programs??? Thanks in advance for any help. Dennis, k0eoo ___ 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/
