[Flexradio] OT Test
Having a problem receiving messages. This is just a test. Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ 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] FlexControl Problem
I have recently started experiencing a problem with my FlexControl knob. Until recently, when turning the knob to change frequency, it operated in a smooth and very satisfactory manner. However, in the last couple of days, the knob's movement has become very jerky no matter how slow or fast you turn the knob. It even occasionally backs up in frequency a little as you try to go forward. I haven't changed anything in the hardware or software for a long time, although I did download and install the latest version of DDUtil today to see if that would help the problem. It didn't help. The knob's jerky action exists whether it is controlled either by DDUtil or by PowerSDR. I verified that PowerSDR's Auto Detect is not selected when I control the knob solely via DDUtil and that the Enable box is unchecked in DDUtil when I try to solely control the knob via PowerSDR. I am using a Flex-3000 with PowerSDR 2.5.3, and DDUTil 2.1.1.02. Any suggestions to correct the FlexControl's jerky action would be appreciated. I suspect that it may be a USB problem - it is on COM20. Thanks, Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Transmit Equalizer Settings for Heil Pro Set Elite Headphones
I am looking for suggested transmit equalizer settings for my Heil Pro Elite Headphones. I am using a Flex-3000 running PowerSDR 2.4.4, DDUtil 2.1.0.04 along with K9DUR's Voice Keyer. I use Audicity to prepare my recorded .wav files for use in Voice Keyer. My current transmit filter settings are 200 low to 2900 high. My transmit equalizer settings are 32, 63, 125 = 0dB; 250, 500, 1K = +3dB; 2K, 4K = +6dB; 8k = +9dB; and 16k = +12db. These settings produce somewhat acceptable transmit audio for DX. However, they seem too bland and compressed for general rag chew situations. The Heil Pro Set Elite headphones produce a flat response so that each user can tailor the audio transmit sound to their liking using the Flex equalizer function. I know that transmit equalizer settings are very, very subjective, dependent upon each individual's unique voice characteristics and subject to whether you are going for ragchew or penetrating DX. I know that you can set up a unique transmit profile for many different situations. Assessing the "sound" of my voice using the MONITOR function is difficult for me given the inherent echo that occurs. Does anyone have a better suggestion for easily assessing how they actually sound when they transmit other than recording my voice in PowerSDR and playing back the resulting .wav file? I always transmit into a dummy load in these situations. If anyone is using a Heil Pro Elite Headphone with their Flex radio, I would love to know what transmit equalizer settings that you are using for both ragchew and DX situations. Also, what transmit filter settings are you using for both ragchew and DX? Your settings will likely become starting points for further experimentation on my part. Thanks, Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Using Keyboard & Mouse With PowerSDR
Background - Using a Flex-3000, PowerSDR 2.3.5, Flexcontrol, DDUtil 2.0.7.24, N3FJP Logging Program, Bobmeter, and a Neal provided computer. Everything is working well with no problems. My primary issue is about maintaining "focus" with the mouse and keyboard over two monitors. I have two computer monitors - one used solely by PowerSDR and the other that shows my logging program, a minimized DDUtil screen, Bobmeter, Flex Audio mixer, and the Powermaster computer screen. Typically, I leave the mouse cursor, and therefore focus, hovering over the N3FJP logging screen so that I can easily enter call data as I work a station. I use Flexcontrol to control PowerSDR. This works well but with some limitations. As currently configured, I can't use Flexcontrol to change bands or engage the "Tune" button to allow my Palstar AT-Auto tuner to automatically tune the system for the band/frequency in use. I know that you can use keyboard commands to change bands (M&N) but the mouse cursor must be on the PowerSDR screen to use such keyboard commands. This defeats my desire to leave the mouse cursor over the logging program on the "other" monitor. I can't find any keyboard or Flexcontrol command to engage the Tune button in PowerSDR. Currently, PowerSDR configured Flexcontrol when I installed the 2.3.5 version. I see that the DDUtil 2.0.7.24 program supporting Flexcontrol allows a button to control band changes. Two questions for the experts on this reflector - 1. What must I do to have DDUtil control the Flexcontrol instead of PowerSDR? If I tell DDUtil to select port 20 (used by Flexcontrol), it tells me that that port is already in use (I assume by PowerSDR). Using DDUtil to control the Flexcontrol would at least allow me to change bands from the Flexcontrol. 2. Is there any way to engage the Tune button in PowerSDR without actually moving my mouse over to the PowerSDR dedicated monitor and losing focus on the monitor used by my logging program? Do any of the Macros supported by the DDUtil supported Flexcontrol device actively affect the Tune button? Sorry for the rambling nature of my questions. Hopefully someone can help. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Ignore - K9DUR Voice Keyer Configuration Problem
Ignore my previous message about problems getting Voice Keyer to work with my Flex-3000. Once I checked the VAC button in PowerSDR, everything started working properly. Sorry for the wasted bandwidth. Gary Robertson - W5SAT ___ 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] K9DUR Voice Keyer Configuration Problem
I am having trouble getting K9DUR's Voice Keyer program to work properly with my Flex-3000 (PowerSDR 2.2.3). Using DDUtil and VSP manager. I have successfully recorded a WAV file using my Flex-3000 microphone and modified it according to instructions, using Audicity. I was able to successfully import this WAV file into Voice Keyer and can hear it through my computer's headphone output when I click the test button in Voice Keyer's Setup Profiles box. In Voice Keyer's Hardware Setup box, I selected Virtual Cable 2 to send messages to the radio (Virtual Cable 2 is my input to the Flex-3000), Primary Sound Driver is designated to monitor messages, PTT Serial Port is set to COM5 with DTR and RTS both checked. The radio's PTT is enabled and setup correctly. When I click the configured message box in Voice Keyer, the Flex-3000 WILL key up properly. However, the radio is obviously NOT getting the message from Voice Keyer since there is NO modulation, therefore NO watts going out. I can hear the message however through the computer's headphone jack. In Voice Keyer's Hardware Setup, I switched to Virtual Cable 1 instead of Virtual Cable 2 with NO success. Obviously, I have something configured wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com 512-267-0336 ___ 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] Solution for My Flex-3000 Transmit Problem
With a quick reply from Neal, I discovered that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my Flex-3000's transmit capabilities. He very kindly reminded me that you actually have to say something into the microphone to get any output on SSB. I would like to blame my stupidity on the 104 degree temperature in Austin today, but that would be just an excuse for my tired old brain. Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ 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-3000 Transmit Problems
I have a Flex-3000 on an Windows 7 computer supplied by Neal running PowerSDR 2.1.2. I am using a PowerMaster meter to measure power output and SWR. On receive everything works fine, but transmit is a problem. When I click TUNE, I get an indication on the PowerMaster of about 15 watts out with an SWR of 1.02. This is what would be expected from my settings in PowerSDR. However, if I click the MOX button, I show 0 watts out and no indication of SWR. My PowerSDR screen does show the transmit modulation when either TUNE or MOX is engaged. Since I get a correct power and SWR reading when TUNE is engaged, I assume that my PowerMaster meter is working correctly. No doubt, I have something hooked up incorrectly or have entered an improper setting in PowerSDR. In the Mixer, I do have the Mic Input button checked and the bar raised to the highest level. Any suggestions for help in correcting my "no transmit" power situation would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com 512-267-0336 ___ 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] Macbook Pro Firewire Interface Question
I have a Flex-3000 that I want to occasionally interface with a 13" Macbook Pro via this laptop's firewire port. Normally, my Flex-3000 is hooked to my desktop computer via a firewire cable. However, my current firewire cable will not work with my Macbook Pro. It appears that the Macbook Pro requires a 4 pin firewire cable interface. For those of you who use a Macbook Pro to operate their Flex-3000, what do I need to successfully hook a firewire cable between the laptop and radio? Is there a special Macbook Pro interface or is there a firewire cable available that will plug into both the Flex-3000 and the Macbook Pro? Where can I acquire the needed interface or special firewire cable? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Turning Flex-3000 Off/On Remotely
I want to turn my Flex-3000 off and on remotely while I am traveling. To accomplish this, I hope to plug my Alinco 330MV power supply into an internet controlled power switch like the Digital Loggers Inc, (DLI) Web Power Switch III. My Flex-3000 and Palstar AT-Auto are powered directly from the Alinco-330MV power supply. While away, I plan to leave the switch on the Flex-3000 pushed in and the switch on the Palstar AT-Auto selected to the on position. When I turn the Alinco-330MV power supply ON from a remote location via the internet controlled DLI Web Power Switch, the Flex-3000 and Palstar tuner will power on. When I turn the the Alinco-330MV OFF via the internet controlled DLI Web Power Switch, the Flex-3000 and Palstar tuner will turn off. My question is this - can I SAFELY power up and power down my Flex-3000 in this manner? Also, does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can connect or disconnect my outdoor antenna from my system via an internet connection should it appear that electrical storms may occur at my home station? I access my home station remotely via Teamviewer and Skype from a 13" Macbook Pro. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.22 on my Flex-3000 on a dual core Windows 7 computer provided by Neal. Everything works great! Thanks for the advice. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Settings for Remote Operations
With help from fellow flexers, especially Jim (GI1CET), I finally managed to get my remote laptop to remotely see and manipulate my main SDR computer and Flex-3000 at home. I thought I would share some of the settings I used in PowerSDR 2.0.20, on my Windows 7 dual core computer at home, and on my Apple 13" Macbook Pro running Windows 7 via bootcamp. Settings are also given that apply to the latest versions of Teamviewer and Skype. PowerSDR 2.0.20 Audio/VAC - Buffer size 512; Sample size 48000; Input - Virtual Cable 2; Output - Virtual Cable 1 Home Windows 7 Computer - Control Panel/Sound - Playback is enabled for Virtual Audio Cable 2 (green checkmart); Recording is enabled for Virtual Audio cable 1 (green checkmark); confirm that these two cables are individually assigned a sample size of 48000 by Windows 7 Teamviewer is installed and properly setup on the Home Windows 7 computer and also on the remote laptop. Teamviewer is free and uses a wizard to lead you through the setup process. Other software is available that will allow you to see and manipulate your home desktop from a remote computer or iPad or iPhone, including Logmein. While Teamviewer has its own audio capabilities, Skype seems to work better in my environment. Skype must be installed on both the home computer and the remote computer. It also uses a wizard for setup and is free. Skype on the home computer - Audio Settings - Microphone = Virtual Audio Cable 1; Speakers = Virtual Audio Cable 2. Tell Skype to start when you start Windows, automatically answer a call but only from your remote computer, and automatically adjust your microphone and speaker settings. Skype on the remote laptop - Audio Settings - Microphone = Microphone; Speakers = Speakers. Tell Skype to start when you start Windows and automatically adjust your microphone and speaker settings. IMPORTANT - to get the audio stream started from PowerSDR to your remote laptop via Skype you MUST click on the VAC button on the bottom right part of the PowerSDR screen (right under RX EQ and TX EQ). I find that this works best after you have started Teamviewer and Skype. Just click on the VAC button from the remote computer. I did not have to uncheck the Auto Enable button in the PowerSDR Audio/VAC section to make everything work properly. This configuration worked for me but, as they say, your mileage may vary. I would be glad to TRY and help anyone struggling with getting a remote operation up and running. Don't ask me about remotely turning on and off my power supply, Flex-3000, computer, and Palstar tuner. I know this is possible but haven't taken that step just yet. Currently, I'll leave all of these devices turned on if I am out of town and have a "trained" neighbor come over and turn them off if a thunderstorm is on the way. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Problems Getting Skype to Work
I am attempting to setup my Flex-3000 for remote operation using Teamviewer and Skype. I have Teamviewer working OK except that it seems to have quite a bit of latency at times when using Wifi. If anyone has suggestions for decreasing this latency when using Teamviewer, I would appreciate the help. My real problem is Skype. I can't seem to get any audio out of my main SDR computer and into my remote laptop via Skype. I haven't worried about getting "transmit" audio into the SDR computer just yet. In PowerSDR 2.0.20 on my main SDR computer, I have virtual cable 1 selected as "input" and virtual cable 2 as "output". Fldigi works fine with these settings. In Skype that is installed on my main SDR computer, I have the microphone setup using virtual cable 1 and the speakers setup using virtual cable 2. In Skype that is installed on my remote laptop, I have the microphone using the laptop's Cirrus Logic microphone and the speakers using the Cirrus Logic speakers. The Skype on my laptop dials up Skype on my main SDR computer just fine but I hear no audio coming out of my laptop speakers when I have PowerSDR up and running through Teamviewer. Obviously I am doing something wrong. My main SDR computer is running PowerSDR 2.0.20 on a new windows 7 unit built by Neal. My laptop is a Macbook running windows 7. I do operate my Flex-1500 on this laptop but I changed my sound settings on the laptop from the two VAC cables to the standard microphone and speaker devices in the laptop while trying to use Skype. Any suggestions would be appreciated to get me going with Skype for my remote operations. The section in Flex's Knowledge base was not too helpful since it illustrated an old version of Skype. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Video - Running Flex-5000 Remotely on iPad
For all of you interested in running your Flex remotely, I thought you might find the following youtube video of interest. Gary Robertson W5SAT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFvGfFj7HY ___ 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] Remote Operation - Software Needed
I hope to setup my Flex-3000 and base station computer (provided by Neal) so that I can operate it from a remote site using my Apple MacBook Pro (running Windows 7) and WiFi. I have great internet access at my home station site. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.19. I have seen some discussions about using UltraVNC, GotoMyPC, and LogMeIn to facilitate remote operation from the laptop to my base station desktop. I would appreciate any suggestions from fellow Flexers as to which of these software packages are better for this task, especially as it relates to latency issues and delays in using PowerSDR from my remote laptop via WiFi. I know that GoToMyPC has a monthly cost and the others are free. I plan on using Skype for the remote audio requirements but would appreciate any suggestions for alternatives. I look forward to the great insight of Flexers on this issue. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] PowerSDR Wishlist Item
I wish you could turn on and off your external speakers and headphones directly from the PowerSDR screen rather than having to click on the Mixer and using its controls. I primarily use my speakers to listen to activity on the bands. When I decide to transmit, I have to click on the Mixer so that I can turn off the speakers and turn on my headphones. I can easily adjust the volume using the slider on the left side of the MultiRX/Swap controls at the bottom center of the PowerSDR screen. While easy enough, these steps take precious time when I am trying to quickly respond to that rare DX station. I leave the Mixer open but minimized on my screen to reduce this time, but I wish there was another way to accomplish this task. I wish there were two additional buttons on the PowerSDR screen - one to turn on and off the speakers and and second button to turn on and off the headphones. They could be located near the MultiRX/Swap controls at the bottom center of the PowerSDR screen. Then, it would be simple and quick to control your speakers, headphones, and volume directly from the main PowerSDR screen without having to engage the Mixer. I know that some Hams already feel that the PowerSDR screen is already populated with too many buttons and controls. However, adding these two buttons is definitely on my wish list . A minor complaint - when I click on the headphone's check box in the Mixer, it takes way too long for sound to appear in my headphones. Do I have something not configured correctly or is this just the way that PowerSDR works? Thanks, Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] PowerSDR 2.0.19 Success Story
Loaded 2.0.19 today for my Flex-3000 and PC provided by Neal. Easy install and a complete success! Love the improvements to the NR and ANF. Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ 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] Unusual Behavior on 12 Meters
I have a Flex-3000, using a new computer (windows7) supplied by Neal. I operate with an off-center fed dipole up at 40'. This morning while operating USB on 12 meters, I encountered a problem that I have not seen before. While in the middle of a normal QSO at 24.950, I suddenly got an error message up on the screen telling me that I was operating out-of-band. The radio's VFO changed to 65.000 Mhz and the band selector changed to GEN. I could no longer transmit. I was running about 600 watts out of a Tokyo Hy-Power amp at the time with an SWR of less that 1.3 to 1. This out-of-band error occurred on several occasions, but only on 12 meters. When I changed to barefoot, I no longer encountered the problem, which makes me wonder if it is RF related. I have never seen this error occur in the past on any band, with or without the amp running power. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Apple Macbook Pro - High DPCs
I am using an Apple Macbook Pro with my Flex-1500. It is using bootcamp to run Windows 7 professional. I am experiencing high DPCs (2400 to 4000us) that is causing audio static and dropouts. Do any other Hams using an Apple Macbook Pro to operate their Flex radio have any suggestions as to which device drivers to disable or which services to turn off so that I can get my DPCs down to a more acceptable level. Any help would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Audio Problems with Flex-1500
On my Flex-1500, I just upgraded to PowerSDR 2.0.16 from 2.0.8. I am using a new Apple Macbook Pro with bookcamp to run Windows 7 professional. I am getting considerable static across all ham bands and the audio on received signals is somewhat distorted. At time, PowerSDR freezes for a moment and frequently there are short audio dropouts. I have tried MME and Windows WDM-KS in the audio VAC section with no difference in audio performance. For several months I used PowerSDR 2.0.8 with this computer and the Flex-1500 with absolutely no problems. Only recently did I start to notice similar audio problems (mostly static and PowerSDR freezes) while using PowerSDR 2.0.8. That is the reason I upgraded to PowerSDR 2.0.16. However, the problems only seem worse under 2.0.16. I am sure that this Apple Macbook Prop has plenty of power to support the Flex-1500 and PowerSDR 2.0.16. Do I have something configured wrong in PowerSDR 2.0.16 or am I having hardware problems with the Flex-1500? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com 512-267-0336 ___ 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] Problems with Receive Equalizer
Flex-3000 on an XP computer running 2.0.16 When I open the Equalizer under 2.0.16, click enabled, select the 10 band equalizer, move the various settings to my desired levels, and then close the equalizer, everything works just fine (my screen show RX EQ selected) until I close PowerSDR. However, when I open PowerSDR for the next operating session, all of my previous settings in the equalizer have been lost and I have to go through the above routine to get everything back in order. Everything thing else seems to be working well under 2.0.16. This didn't seem to happen when I was using 1.18.5 - all of my equalizer settings were maintained when I shut down PowerSDR from session to operating listening session. Is this a bug with 2.0.16 or am I doing something incorrectly with the equalizer screen? Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Unusual Signal on Panadaptor
After upgrading to 2.0.16 with no problems, I have noticed a strange signal spike on my panadaptor, especially when I am looking at the spectrum using the panafall capability. On 17, 15, and 10 meters, there is a signal spike exactly aligned with the red "Zero Line'. This spike is visible on both the panadaptor and panafall screens. I don't see this spike on 80, 40 or 20 meters, nor is it visible on 12 meters. There seems to be no noise associated with this signal spike that I can discern. As I am viewing 15 meters right now, this signal spike seems to be constant and ranges from about 130dbm up to 100dbm. It is similar on 17 and 10 meters. Other than a visible oddity, it doesn't seem to affect that operation of the Flex-3000. Is anyone else experiencing this behavior? Anyone have a cure for the problem? I didn't notice this issue under 1.18.5 Flex-3000, Windows XP, 2.0.16 Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] PowerSDR 2.0.16 Upgrade Success
Today I successfully upgraded my Flex-3000 to 2.0.16 from 1.18.5. Went smoothly on my old P4, 3.0 MHz XP computer. In particular, I love the skins and the improved noise reduction capabilities. Excellent software, excellent radio, excellent staff, excellent support! Gary Robertson W5SAT ___ 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-1500 Audio Dropouts
Got my new Flex-1500 up and running. Everything seems to be working very well EXCEPT that I am experiencing periodic audio dropouts. By that I mean that the audio disappears for a split second and then reappears - there seems to be a little pop sound when the audio disappears. This occurs on an irregular basis but seems to happen at least every second or so, regardless of band used. I suspect that the problem lies with buffer sizes but don't know for sure - I am using the default Audio/Primary settings of 1024. I have changed this setting up and down - going to 2048 seems to reduce the audio dropouts a little, going to lower settings seems to make it worse. I am using PowerSDR 2.0.8 on my Flex-1500. My computer is a new 13" MacBook Pro running bootcamp and Windows 7 64bit. My CPU usage ranges from the high 30% range to the low 40% range. Suggestions to eliminate the audio dropouts or at least diminish them would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] VSP Manager Download Website
Hi - I can't seem to find a good website from which to download VSP Manager. Any help would be appreciated. Gary Robertson W5SAT Flex-1500 and Flex-3000 ___ 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 Profiles
A simple question. Over time I have created separate transmit profiles in PowerSDR 1.18.5 to control a number of variables for each band such as the amount of drive that I use with my amplifier. As a result, my list of Transmit Profiles does not follow any particular order, just the order in which each was created. For example, the first profile listed in the box may be one for Amp-40 and the next one down the list may be Amp-10, with the next profile called Digital, etc. These are the names that I invented when I created a particular profile. So that I can quickly find the Transmit Profile I am interested in using, I would like to rearrange the Transmit Profile list so that it appears in a better understood order rather than the random way that it was created. It may be in alphabetic or numeric order or in some other order that makes sense to my brain. Without success, I have searched the knowledge base looking for some way to re-order the Transmit Profiles from within PowerSDR. Any suggestions as to how I can accomplish what seems to be a relatively easy task? Do I need to submit an enhancement request to accomplish this wish? Thanks, Gary Robertson N5UTM ___ 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] Confusion about VSP Manager & DDutil
*My configuration. I am running a Flex-3000 with PowerSDR 1.18*.5, firewire driver 3.5.0.7171, firmware 1.2.5.6, and the*** latest versions of VSP Manager, DDUtil, BobMeter, and N3FJP's Amateur Contact Logger.* I have two physical ports (COM1 and COM3) that exist in my computer (XP with SP3). Using the passive listen function in DDUtil, COM1 feeds frequency data to my Palstar AT-Auto Tuner and works well. COM3 interfaces to my PowerMaster SWR/Watt Meter and also works well. Using VSP Manager, I created four (4) virtual COM ports - COM4/COM5; COM6/COM7; COM8/COM9; and COM10/COM11. In PowerSDR's Cat Control panel, I put the CAT control port on COM4 and enabled it. I put the PTT control as COM10 and enabled it and set the ID as PowerSDR. IN DDUtil, I set Radio CAT on COM5, RCP1 on COM6, and passive listen on COM1. Here is my problem - all of my external applications that need to read data from the radio can only use COM5 to do so. This includes DDUtil, BobMeter, and N3FJP's Logging program. If one of these applications is open and using COM5, I can't use either of the other two applications - I get an error message that says COM5 is in use. I know that DDUtil is supposed to address this issue and let numerous application run concurrently using the RCP1 CAT function in combination with the RCPs screen. However, despite trying numerous combinations of RCP1 CAT and the RCPs screen, I can't make it work. I have read all the info. about RCP settings, i.e., IF and Dis and tried various settings on these - again nothing works. I did check enable next to the COM setting. If RCP1 CAT is set to COM6 and I enter COM7 in either RCP2 or RCP3 or RCP4 and enable it, it immediately start changing the frequency, mode, etc. of my radio until I uncheck the enable box. I am feeling dumb. I want to run at least two of my applications at the same time, i.e., my logging program that reads the frquency and band from my radio and BobsMeter. It would also be nice to have DDUtil up and running at the same time as these other two application. Any help would be appreciated. Gary Robertson N5UTM groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] BobMeter COM Setup Problems
I downloaded BobMeter to use with my Flex-3000. However, when I try to open BobMeterFlex application, I get an error message that says it is impossible to open serial port COM11. At that point, my screen is frozen and I can't do anything but hit Ctrl/Alt/Delete and close BobMeter. There is no way that I can get into BobMeter's setup button and change the COM settings to match my PowerSDR CAT Control settings. Would appreciate suggestions as to what I need to do to get past this problem. Gary Robertson N5UTM ___ 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] Preventing Overdrive on Tokyo Hy-Power Amplifier
My ham shack consists of a Flex-3000, a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.2Kfx Amplifier, Palstar AT-Auto tuner, G5RV dipole, Heil Pro-Set "IC" Headset (using recommended cabling), and a Dell PC running XP. I am using PowerSDR 1.18.2. The vast majority of the time, everything works great, including my use of the Tokyo Hy-Power amplifier. However, every once in awhile, I trip the overdrive protection circuit on the amplifier, causing it to go into standby mode. This overdrive tripping situation seems to happen most frequently when I unintentionally raise my voice during transmit to "emphasize" something to someone who is having difficulty hearing me. While I appreciate the amp's overdrive protection, I don't think that tripping it, even occasionally, is a good practice. When using the Tokyo amplifier, I reduce my drive setting to about 20 (depending on the band) and reduce my Mic Gain to 5. Based on past comments on the Flex reflector, I have changed the ALC setting under the DSP tab to 1 for Attack, 15 for Decay, and 500 for Hang. All of these changes give me about 450 to 500 watts out on the Amplifier. When viewing the ALC reading on transmit, it seldom exceeds 0. STILL, I am occasionally tripping the Tokyo Hy-Power Amplifier's overdrive protection circuits. Any suggestions?? Has anyone using a Tokyo Hy-Power amplifier had success with other drive, Mic Gain, or ALC settings? Should I change some other settings on my Flex-3000? Thanks beforehand for your help and suggestions! Gary Robertson - N5UTM groberts...@austin.rr.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Flex 40 Meter Net
Without success, I have listened on 7.192 for the last couple of Tuesday at 7PM central time for the Flex-Radio Net. Have even searched for the Net from about 7.175 to 7.210, again without success. Has the Net operated or am I just deaf?? Would love to join in the Net discussions since I am a fairly new owner of a Flex-3000. Any help finding the right frequency, dates, and times of the Net would be appreciated. Is the 20 meter Net still operational on 14.329 on Sundays? N5UTM - Gary - Flex-3000 - 1.18.2 ___ 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
