[Flexradio] Power SDR Quits!
A few things to add to my original post. The operating system is Windows 7 No issue with blue screens.Power SDR first freezes, ghosts the screen and then sends a message to close the application. This happens randomly. It shuts down in the receive mode so rf is not the issue It has been operating well for the past year or more with no problems. Virus scans show no problem. He did somehow pick up OTSHOT (hotshot) some picture sharing junk software which I have not been able to get rid of completely. It sends several messages when you boot up.I suspect something is running in the background that interrupts Power SDR causing it to shut down. As I mentioned previously I did install Power SDR 2.6.4 with no change in the problem. My dad was using Power SDR version 2.3. something ... on his Flex 3000. Out of the blue it started to lockup then shut down. The run period between lockup/shut down varies quite a bit. I thought it might be an issue with his virus protection software because he had recently renewed it and had problems installing it. We have cleared up the virus software problem (Trend Micro) but Power SDR still shuts down. I upgraded him to version 2.6.4 but we still have the same problem .. any suggestions? Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Power SDR Quits!
My dad was using Power SDR version 2.3. something ... on his Flex 3000. Out of the blue it started to lockup then shut down. The run period between lockup/shut down varies quite a bit. I thought it might be an issue with his virus protection software because he had recently renewed it and had problems installing it. We have cleared up the virus software problem (Trend Micro) but Power SDR still shuts down. I upgraded him to version 2.6.4 but we still have the same problem .. any suggestions? Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Flex Duty Cycle
I understand that the Flex 3000, and 5000 are rated for 100% duty cycle. Ok to run SSTV and long winded RTTY at full output? Any cautions?? Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Noise Floor Flex 3000 out of wack!
I received many responses to my inquiry and would like to thank all those who responded! It turned out to be a Calibration issue. After running the calibration routine the noice floor dropped to normal levels about -115 dbm. Gary,K8BKB I have received many suggestions and have cleared up a couple of the issues below! But no one has commented on the high noise floor . -73 dbm with no antenna attached! seems out of wack to me . any suggestions? Thanks Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Noise Floor Flex 3000 out of wack!
I have received many suggestions and have cleared up a couple of the issues below! But no one has commented on the high noise floor . -73 dbm with no antenna attached! seems out of wack to me . any suggestions? Thanks Gary, K8BKB Original Message Subject:Noise Floor Flex 3000 Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:39:41 -0400 From: Gary Franklin To: Flex Radio I have setup a Flex 3000 for my Dad recently. The ambient noise floor seems to be very high. With no antenna connected it shows a -73 dbm on the S meter. What might explain that?? Also often, but not always when I power up PSDR and turn the start button on I get no audio for a few seconds then it goes into convulsions. Turn the start button off then on again and it works fine. Finally the Flex knob works great but when you spin the knob it makes a noise or maybe it is latency. Perhaps there are some PSDR and/or firewire parameters that need attention. Thanks, Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Noise Floor Flex 3000
I have setup a Flex 3000 for my Dad recently. The ambient noise floor seems to be very high. With no antenna connected it shows a -73 dbm on the S meter. What might explain that?? Also often, but not always when I power up PSDR and turn the start button on I get no audio for a few seconds then it goes into convulsions. Turn the start button off then on again and it works fine. Finally the Flex knob works great but when you spin the knob it makes a noise or maybe it is latency. Perhaps there are some PSDR and/or firewire parameters that need attention. Thanks, Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Flex 500 Speakers
Thank you everyone! I received many ideas for a speaker system to use with my Flex 5000. A few of you suggested using an old stereo system. I just happen to have one I was going to move on to greener pastures. I hooked it up to the Flex with a nice old set of floor speakers and wow what a nice system complete with a built in EQ which compliments the Flex EQ! Thanks again for all the input! Gary, K8BKB ___ 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] Flex 5000 Speakers
I am sure this has been asked many times but I am new to Flex Radio. Can anyone recommend a set of good speakers I can use on my Flex 5000? Thanks Gary , K8BKB ___ 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] Skins
I would like to load some W1AEX skins for my Flex 500, but I cannot locate the Skin files directory in Vista Any suggestions? Thanks Gary K8BKB ___ 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] PSWR & Fldigi Setup
I am nearly 100 % operational using Fldigi digital modes with the Flex 5000. I receive very well and I can activate the Flex 5000 from Fldigi, I get the tones! everything I need but I also get at regular intervals a wierd voice announcment which comes over the Flex while transmitting. What is this and how do I turn it off! Thanks for all the help I have received from the list! Gary K8BKB - Original Message - From: "Gary Franklin" To: "Flex Radio" Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:22 PM Subject: [Bulk] [Flexradio] PSWR & Fldigi Setup Can anyone tell me the proper settings to use for the PSDR Cat Control tab and Fldigi Rig Cat tab to enable PTT control of PSDR with Fldigi. My last attempt freaked out PSDR . com port issues? Improper setup on Cat Control tab??? I don't know. I have managed to recover and get PSDR working properly again. I have re-installed VSP manager and VAC 4.09 with no issues. Recive works great now I need to get Rig Control working without screwing up PSDR. I have reviewed the Flex Wiki site instructions which are very helpful however I can't seem to download the rig discription XML file from W1HJK.com archives. When I double click for download I just get the file listing??? What am I missing? Thanks Gary K8BKB ___ 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] PSWR & Fldigi Setup
Can anyone tell me the proper settings to use for the PSDR Cat Control tab and Fldigi Rig Cat tab to enable PTT control of PSDR with Fldigi. My last attempt freaked out PSDR . com port issues? Improper setup on Cat Control tab??? I don't know. I have managed to recover and get PSDR working properly again. I have re-installed VSP manager and VAC 4.09 with no issues. Recive works great now I need to get Rig Control working without screwing up PSDR. I have reviewed the Flex Wiki site instructions which are very helpful however I can't seem to download the rig discription XML file from W1HJK.com archives. When I double click for download I just get the file listing??? What am I missing? Thanks Gary K8BKB ___ 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] All was well Until
Tim, I guess the next question maybe what caused the need to reset to factory defaults? The VAC and VSP Manager software seemed to setup as expected but it freaked out PowerSDR. Wondering if I got something out of order while setting up. Gary - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison To: Gary Franklin Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] All was well Until Reset the radio back to factory defaults using the feature in the Setup form. -Tim On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Gary Franklin wrote: I am running a Flex 5000 on Vista and everything was flawless until! I decided to setup for the digital modes. I downloaded VAC 4.09 and VSP Manager. Installation went according to instructions . I set them both up with no problem then I started Power SDR and it was all down hill from there Power SDR loads but even before I turn on the power the band selection switch pulses between 80 meters and WWV resulting in the frequency display flashing between WWV and 80 meters. The AGC and Drive slider controls also pulsate between half setting to full setting alternately. It gets better when I turn the power switch it really go bonkers! Starts scanning frequency, changes bands, etc. all on its own! Interestingly I have been able to get back to normal operation by energizing the MOX (transmit) as long as It happens in a ham band. This of course does not last... I can turn the power off but I cannot exit PowerSDR with out using the Task Manager to shut down. Reboot and power gives the same result. I uninstalled VAC and VSP Manager no change I suspect I need to deal with the BOX. Any suggestions before I go further. Thanks, Gary K8BKB ___ 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/ -- -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://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] All was well Until
I am running a Flex 5000 on Vista and everything was flawless until! I decided to setup for the digital modes. I downloaded VAC 4.09 and VSP Manager. Installation went according to instructions . I set them both up with no problem then I started Power SDR and it was all down hill from there Power SDR loads but even before I turn on the power the band selection switch pulses between 80 meters and WWV resulting in the frequency display flashing between WWV and 80 meters. The AGC and Drive slider controls also pulsate between half setting to full setting alternately. It gets better when I turn the power switch it really go bonkers! Starts scanning frequency, changes bands, etc. all on its own! Interestingly I have been able to get back to normal operation by energizing the MOX (transmit) as long as It happens in a ham band. This of course does not last... I can turn the power off but I cannot exit PowerSDR with out using the Task Manager to shut down. Reboot and power gives the same result. I uninstalled VAC and VSP Manager no change I suspect I need to deal with the BOX. Any suggestions before I go further. Thanks, Gary K8BKB ___ 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/
