Re: [Flexradio] Leads
While you are probably correct in general, don't forget about folks with medical issues. My hands shake pretty badly when solderingwhile I can eventually get it done, and its not usually pretty, sometimes I just say to heck with it and get the adapter I need. 73 Greg On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 6:42 AM, Samuel Strongin kf4...@embarqmail.com wrote: CORRECT ! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 15, 2015, at 8:34 AM, Patrick Greenlee patric...@windstream.net wrote: I have one word for you and it isn't plastics. OK two words made one with a hyphen. APPLIANCE-OPERATOR Similar to the modern phenomenon of folks who would starve to death while surrounded by game and vegetation if Walmart didn't have ready to use food wrapped in plastic on the shelves, we have many hams who can't solder and may not know which end of the soldering iron gets hot. Memorizing/remembering a few answers to technical questions long enough to pass a test doesn't make you technically competent even if it does get you legally licensed. Bless the appliance operators, we need them to keep up the volume of equipment sales lest things go out of production. Even us real (with a capital H) Hams don't typically build our own SSB transceivers (no solder kits do not qualify.) Patrick NJ5G On 6/15/2015 6:58 AM, Ian Scoble wrote: I¹m finding this thread really hard to comprehend, we are all radio hams and have gone through various Courses around the world, I would never ever consider buying a lead for any headset either Radiosport, Heil or Computer Headset I have sucessfully made all headsets work with every radio I have used both Flex or YaKeIc. So why not heat up the soldering iron and get on with it. Ian ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows-10
The only minor gotcha is that you have to manually install .NET Framework v3.5 as it is no longer natively supported in Windows 10. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 2:24 PM, Pete M petem...@hotmail.com wrote: Yup! did it, worked A1 with out a single glitch. -Message d'origine- From: Lloyd Berg N9LB Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:11 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows-10 Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows 10 Technical Preview? If so, please share the results with us. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] 6300
Bill: There is a piece of my SmartSDR LAN video where I'm running through a 10M FM repeater on the East Coast. I was talking to 2 guys in New Mexico. Hope that helps. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Bill and Sue ope...@rcn.com wrote: Anyone know where I can go on u tube or elsewhere to see and hear a demo of the flex 6300 on FM 2 meter repeaters,, simplex etc. Thanks folks Bill ope...@rcn.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 6300
Eric: Bill sent his original email request Friday night 4/4 after close of business. I responded to him directly this morning. Here is the response: Bill: Happy Monday! The FLEX-6300 has a fully functional transverter (XVTR) port for use with external transverter equipment. Typically, a 28MHz common IF is used to interface to the unit. Additionally, the FLEX-6300 supports a TX-OUT line to key the transverter. Lastly, the SmartSDR software has a setup function that will automatically translate the frequency display while in XVTR mode so your SmartSDR display will appear on the proper frequency while using transverters. Good luck on your project. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Eric Wachsmann e...@flex-radio.com wrote: Bill, When did you email sales and which address did you use? Just wanting to make sure that if we have a technical problem that we get it resolve quickly. Thanks. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 8:36 AM, Bill and Sue ope...@rcn.com wrote: Hi folks I wrote the sales people but I did not get an answer. Perhaps you could answer the question for me. Does the flex 6300 allow you to get on two meters? What is the XVTR BCN connector for? Thanks Bill ope...@rcn.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] need info on my 5000a
Neal is correct. The first 4 of the serial number is the date code in WWYY format. Your radio was manufactured in the 38th week of 2007. 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio Sales On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 5:44 PM, Steve Fowler killmo...@gmail.com wrote: If you contact Flex they can tell you. Steve KC0FU On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 5:32 PM, w...@reagan.com wrote: Just bought a used 5000a. sn# is 3807-5097, no tuner ro 2nd receiver. Main board in the top half of the radio says ass. 28 rev-F. the back board with all the connectors says part # 0018 rev A. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE RIGS AGE? wouls the radio require any updates ? thanks for any help on this 73 dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] using a tokyo-hipower 100 watt amp with the 1500
Dale: I worked with a friend to connect one of these to his 1500. We used Pin 3 on the DB-9 connector and hard keyed the amp. This allows you to strictly control the amp keying sequence so that the amp is fully keyed before you start modulating the output. His just works. ARL SIXTY ONE es 73 to all. Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 10:53 AM, w...@reagan.com wrote: Picked up the tokyo hi-power HL-100bdx today. Had any one used this combo? From what I have read many guys seem to use the RF sence for keying the amp, and seem to think it works just fine. How about keying the amp with the PTT line from the 1500. Worth the effort? Happy to hear any thoughts about the pair. 73 dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 115, Issue 13
Al There are those still lurking on this reflector so fire away I will say most of the action is on the Online Community. http://community.flexradio.com 73 Greg FlexRadio Sales Sent from Greg's iPhone On Nov 15, 2014, at 13:39, Alfred Watson via FlexRadio flexradio@flex-radio.biz wrote: Is this reflector for the new 6500 series too ? Tnx Al W4ABW Alabama -Original Message- From: flexradio-request flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz To: flexradio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sat, Nov 15, 2014 7:00 am Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 115, Issue 13 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest... Today's Topics: 1. problems with sdr-1000 (w...@reagan.com) 2. Re: problems with sdr-1000 (ke...@3950.net) 3. Re: problems with sdr-1000 (EB4APL) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:55:55 -0600 (CST) From: w...@reagan.com To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] problems with sdr-1000 Message-ID: 1416005755.91585...@webmail.reagan.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=UTF-8 The 1000 was running fine on 2.5.3. went to use the radio today and once it goes thur its boot and you click the on button on powersdr the radio goes into transmit and have to shut it down. also reads hi swr even though a dummy load is connected. what I did, checked all connections on the radio,FA-66 and the computer,all are correct. thought maybe the software was corrupted ,so cleaned house and removed all the flex and all the power sdr files and did a clean reinstall of 2.5.3. install went as it should. re booted the system and the same result ,instant transmit hi swr. When power sdr is booting, there is NO relay noise from the 1000 at all ,listened twice to be sure,nothing. used to hear relays clicking in or out. Tried every thing with a older powersdr,same thing. Any one have any ideas as to what is going on or how to correct it.Iam stumped.I read the trouble shooting giude,they mentioned a RESET I clicked on the only reset button I found at the bottom right edge of power sir, is there some other button? 73 dale wt4t -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:04:34 -0500 From: ke...@3950.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] problems with sdr-1000 Message-ID: 54668a82.8020...@3950.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed On 11/14/2014 5:55 PM, w...@reagan.com wrote: The 1000 was running fine on 2.5.3. went to use the radio today and once it goes thur its boot and you click the on button on powersdr the radio goes into transmit and have to shut it down. also reads hi swr even though a dummy load is connected. what I did, checked all connections on the radio,FA-66 and the computer,all are correct. thought maybe the software was corrupted ,so cleaned house and removed all the flex and all the power sdr files and did a clean reinstall of 2.5.3. install went as it should. re booted the system and the same result ,instant transmit hi swr. When power sdr is booting, there is NO relay noise from the 1000 at all ,listened twice to be sure,nothing. used to hear relays clicking in or out. Tried every thing with a older powersdr,same thing. Any one have any ideas as to what is going on or how to correct it.Iam stumped.I read the trouble shooting giude,they mentioned a RESET I clicked on the only reset button I found at the bottom right edge of power sir, is there some other button? 73 dale wt4t [...] Dale -- Are you sure that an external PTT switch isn't accidentally engaged? That happened to me once. All the best, Kevin, WB4AIO. -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:00:49 +0100 From: EB4APL eb4...@cembreros.jazztel.es To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] problems with sdr-1000 Message-ID: 5466a5c1.4010...@cembreros.jazztel.es Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Hello Dale, It happened to me twice, one was due to the parallel port connector partially disengaged. The other was due a bad soldered wire in the same cable. If the connector is not fully engaged, the radio goes into transmit. If the parallel port connection is ok, try reseating the boards stack, these connector sometimes fail. 73 de Ignacio EB4APL El 14/11/2014 a las 23:55
Re: [Flexradio] panadapter freeze
Dan: Welcome to the FlexRadio world! There is a process in Windows called Deferred Procedure Call or DPC. This is the mechanism that Windows uses to bounce between programs to give the appearance of doing many things at once. Excessive DPC latency due to badly behaved programs and drivers can be an issue for streaming devices. The FLEX-3000 is a streaming device so we can take the brunt of this. To help you diagnose potential DPC issues, we've prepared an online HOWTO. http://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118398-What-are-DPCs-and-why-do-they-matter- Good luck. If you get stuck, you can submit a helpdesk ticket to http://helpdesk.flexradio.com 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 7:21 PM, Dan Mees via FlexRadio flexradio@flex-radio.biz wrote: Howdy... just set up my used, new to me, Flex 3000. After it is on for a minute or so the panadapter freezes and the audo stops. I click stop then restart it ...its ops normal. wonder whats happening... has anyone else out there had the same problem and whats the fix. huumm. 73 danno ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] RMA
Dave Not in office but you should have quick feedback. Go to http://helpdesk.flexradio.com and ask for the status of your RMA number. Or you can call 512-535-4713 then PRESS 3 for Service. Message me directly if you don't get any response. 73 Greg - K5GJ Sent from Greg's iPhone On Sep 24, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Dave Pease via FlexRadio flexradio@flex-radio.biz wrote: Anyone know what typical time is to get a response after shipping an item back for repair. Even a confirmation of receiving the item? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 111, Issue 7 RE:WSJT, VAC and Flex radios.
Ditto. And VAC and WJST are not their programs so I would not expect them to provide support for them. 73 Greg On Mon, Jul 14, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Chuck ONeal cdon...@comcast.net wrote: Hey Tom, It appears to me that Neal is offering help to those that don't buy his Flex ready PC's. I have one and he is very generous with his time and help. Your RANT is totally uncalled for. Chuck K1KW Flex does not supply the PC. - Original Message - From: Tom Gentry t.gen...@verizon.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 111, Issue 7 RE:WSJT,VAC and Flex radios. Dear Neal, Rant Mode I am sure your service is worthwhile and I am sure you can be helpful but I do not like the suggestion that we pay for support which should come from Flex. Their concentration on the new radios tends to leave those of us with legacy radio to fend for ourselves and that is what Bill and Jerry and you can include me are trying to do. Each individual should not need to pay for this information it should be available to the PowerSDR users in general. Now if someone needs help in getting that information implemented then your paid service would be desirable. If you have this information such that you could contribute a KB to Flex and advise your availability to implement it, than I am fine with that. /Rant Mode We are old but not senile, ignorant but not stupid. Tom K5VOU On 7/14/2014 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest... Today's Topics: 1. Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex (Bill Tynan) 2. Re: Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex (Jerry Ostermiller) 3. Re: Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex (Neal Campbell) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:42:22 -0500 From: Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex Message-ID: 692078AF0BFC44099D72F2D000FF87E8@billaa2360cec6 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Yes, I once had WSJT (JT-65A) working, but that was two computers ago. I've even made one six meter ENE contact and been heard by several stations. With W7GJ now at KH8, I'd like to try to work him. But, without WSJY, VAC and Power SDR working together, there's no chance. I do have VAC installed and the latest Released version of WSJT as well as VSP manager. So, I don't need instructions on downloading and installing same. The OLD Knowledge Center article that I printed out a year or two ago, spends a lot of verbiage on downloading and installing these programs. It talks about installing VAC into Power SDR Version 1.14.0. That's how old it is. One of things it says it to make sure that Flex 5000 Firewire device driver is set to the same parameters and Safe Mode 1 is the operating mode. It refers to another Knowledge Center article to explain how to do this. Going to the Flex Website, I find no place to find Knowledge Center articles anymore. Has the Knowledge Center been done away with? I did find a so-called White Paper entitled LEVERAGING SDR FOR BETTER DIGITAL MODE COMMUNICATIONS. But it is nothing but a sales pitch for software defined radio and VAC. I don't need a sales pitch. I'm already convinced re SDR and have been for years.. What I need is a good up-to-date step-by-step description of what parameters to set into Power SDR, VAC and WSJT. At the moment, I'm getting an ERROR message in WSJT saying Error in opening audio channels and some other stuff that says it won't work. I DID have the audio stream running normally an hour or so back, but I've obviously messed it up now. Frustrated, Bill Tynan, W3XO/5 EM00kd -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:33:30 -0700 From: Jerry Ostermiller cq.n7...@charter.net To: 'Bill Tynan' billandmat...@windstream.net, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frustrated with VAC, WSJT and Fkex Message-ID: 001201cf9f70$9580bf30$c0823d90$@n7...@charter.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Yse, I too would very much appreciate an updated how to do it article on setting up remote for a Flex. I have a 3000 and have been struggling with VAC, Team Viewer and Skype for weeks... Yes, sometimes I can get it to work sort of but for me I really feel I am on my own and I hve no one who really
Re: [Flexradio] Heil headset/mic adapter cables for Flex 1500?
Jim: Don't feel alone! It takes a degree in Cable-ology to figure all this out. Here's the Cliff Notes Version: 4 Pin XLR HMPro, GM-5, etc with the PTT button Part Number ACC-CC-1-Y-M. This has a 4Pin XLR on one end and an RJ-45 on the other. http://cart.flexradio.com/HM-PRO-Mic-Cable-for-8-pin-RJ-45-connector_p_37.html 3 Pin XLR PR-781 and Studio Microphones Part Numbers *ACC-CC1XLRY-BAL plus **ACC-ADM817* *Yes... It takes 2 cables - The 3Pin XLR to 8Pin Foster plus the 8PIN Foster to RJ45* http://cart.flexradio.com/PR781-Mic-Cable-for-8-Pin-Foster-connector_p_838.html http://cart.flexradio.com/RJ45-to-8-pin-Male-Foster-Adapter-cable_p_31.html HEADSET ProSet and Similar Headsets with 1/8 mono mic Part Number ACC-AD1YM - 1/8mono/1/4mono to RJ45 adapter NOTE: The 1/4 connector on this adapter is for an external PTT handswitch or foot switch. You plug your Headphone speakers directly into the radio. http://cart.flexradio.com/ProSet-Headset-Cable-for-8-pin-RJ-45-connector_p_28.html Hope that helps! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:15 AM, Jim Bates jlbat...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, I'm a bit confused on which adapter cable to purchase for my Heil gear. I've got a Heil ProSet with the HC-5 cartridge that is my preferred headset. I also have a Pro Set for computer use (can't recall the cart)... For mics, I've got a PR781 and a GM-5. Suggestions on cable adapters? 73 de K8OI -- Jim Bates mailto:jlbat...@gmail.com (804) 592-1068 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Pwr Sdr 2.7.2 driver
Mike Sorry you are fighting dragons. I've seen this before after a cleaning. Something in the Microsoft or Flex driver stack gets un-stacked. I would suggest you try manually cycling the Firewire board driver from whatever it is to LEGACY. 1. Go to Device Manager 2.Left click on the line IEEE 1394 HOST CONTROLLERS 3. Right click on the dirver. Mine is set to 1394 OHCI COMPLIANT HOST CONTROLLER 4. Left click Update Driver Software 5. Left Click Browse my computer for driver software 6. Left Click Let me choose from a List. You will then be presented with typically 3 choices. Choose another driver other than what was installed. Then click NEXT and follow the instructions. If you weren't on LEGACY, choose that one. If you were, then choose another and let it finish. 7. Reboot 8. If needed repeat the process to get to LEGACY. 9. Reboot. 10. Try that. If that doesn't get you there, then it's likely the actual FlexRadio driver set didn't get reinstalled properly. This is a bit more complex than I can type here so I'd suggest you open a ticket at http://helpdesk.flexradio.com and get one of the guys to walk you through it. Good luck! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 5:14 PM, k6zsr - mike m...@k6zsr.com wrote: I did a clean install of pwr sdr 2.7.2. It will not recognize the Flex 5000. The driver says: No Devices Found. I did a check of the fire wire board and it says it is working and is compatible. I replaced the firewire cable with a new one and it still does not work. Before I reinstalled 2.7.2, I erased all past versions of SDR and their folders. Then I did a clean install of sdr 2.7.2any ideas would be appreciated. thanks, Mike, k6zsr -- I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Happiness is a direction not a destination ---Author Unknown ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Source code for PowerSDR
Steven: Thanks for letting us know. Would you please message me directly so I can get the facts and proceed appropriately? g...@flexradio.com Thanks and 73, Greg Jurrens - K5GJ On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote: Listmates We have an individual on the yahoo list claiming that he was given the cold shoulder when he requested the source code to the open source parts of PowerSDR. I know this claim to be false. How do you prove that they are lying? They are generally talking trash but claims like this need to be deal with. Steven KC6KGE -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 Owner Flex-1500 and Flex-3000, FT-857D, FT-817ND, FT-450 openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 6300 and N1MM
I have to select a TS2000 as the radio when using the 6700. It works OK I guess. I think more could be done if N1MM supported the radio directly via API but I don't think that is going to happen. 73 Greg AB7R On 5/20/2014 1:10 PM, Edwin Marzan wrote: Oh Ray! Why would you want them to respond off line? Wouldn't you want others to benefit from this discussion? :) Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 07:45:29 -0400 From: ray.fal...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 6300 and N1MM Good morning... Purchased a FlexRadio 6300 at Dayton last weekend and it's on the air and working great. But this guy has a lot to learn. Would be interested in hearing from 6500/6700 owners who have used their rigs with N1MM contesting software and MMTTY/2Tone. Please reply off-line. Thanks and 73, Ray - ND8L ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] GPS antenna for the 6700
Fransisco: The GPSDO option comes with an external antenna. It does work reasonably well if you have a clear view of the sky. Please follow the instructions in the hardware manual for proper placement. If you decide you need a better antenna, I've had good luck with several Marine GPS antennas. They can be purchased online. Good luck! 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio Sales On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 1:15 PM, Drax Felton draxfel...@gmail.com wrote: eBay or Amazon. Search for amplified GPS antenna. Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Francisco Viegener f...@viegener.com wrote: HI, I am using a flex 6700 with the GPSDO , but I see or I guess I need a external antenna for it. If yes , what kind of antenna it is and where I can I buy or get one. Thanks, Francisco LU3EEC Buenos Aires , Argentina. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Smart SDR s/w?
Yes you can skip a version. I think Gerald used the scenario in one of his explanations. Say you are on ver 2Ver 3 comes out and nothing of interest for you so you don't subscribe to that version. But later ver 4 is released and you love ityou can subscribe to that version. 73 Greg On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave Movius dave.mov...@gmail.com wrote: This looks like what folks are looking for: (SmartSDR Software Upgrades and Licensing) -- straight from the horses mouth !! http://www.flexradio.com/amateur-products/flex-6000-signature-series/smartsdr/ On May 13, 2014, at 8:12 AM, ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote: Look for upgrades http://www.flexradio.com/amateur-products/flex-6000-signature-series/smartsdr/ Sent from Windows Mail From: Patrick Greenlee Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:30 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz I have been on a random walk through cyberspace trying to find an official definitive description of the annual software upgrade costs and conditions for the Flex 6xxx SDR's but no joy. I have waded through a morass of marketing hyperbole and received our old friend ERROR 404 but can't find the motherlode the official word from Flex. I'd appreciate it if someone could supply a currently working link to wherever I can read the official word. I want the ground truth from the horses mouth not second hand rant excerpts. 73, Patrick NJ5G (happy and proud 5KA owner operator) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Smart SDR s/w?
What Ray said. :) This is how Gerald explained it. I just read a post where someone said when an update comes out you have to pay $200. Just not true. Updates for the version that came with the radio are at no cost. The $199 is for when a new VERSION comes out. 73 Greg On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote: Larry, Yes, you can buy a later release without buying all of the intervening releases you would get all of the features added in the intervening releases also. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Smart SDR s/w?
It is already answered in the license agreement in the SSDR user guide: This Agreement permits the installation or use of multiple copies of the Software Product, and the installation of the Software Product on more than one computer at any given time, on a system that allows shared use of applications, on a multi-user network, and on any configuration or system of computers that allows multiple users.This Agreement entitles you to install the Software Product on any number of computers for exclusive use with FlexRadio Systems’ software defined radios (“SDRs”)... 73 Greg On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 3:03 PM, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote: John, That would be a question for Flex. However, based on the complexities introduced by trying to restrict the software to a specific radio, my guess is that 1 fee would cover the entire station. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of John Kramer Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 3:22 PM To: Flex Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Smart SDR s/w? What happens if you own 3 SSDR radio's ? Do you need to pay $ 200.00 per radio ? ie. is the software fee for the individual radio or for the entire station ? 73 John ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] 6300 Remoting that really works?
I was going to mention this but what about remote OFF? I suppose you could use one of the web based power controls (WestMountain has one) and disconnect the power but that's not a good way of shutting down. Eric - Is there a way to add a shutdown command button to the main tab on the settings window?? 73 Greg On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 11:52 AM, Eric Wachsmann e...@flex-radio.comwrote: Larry, Checkout the REM ON (Remote On) RCA plug on the back of the FLEX-6300 (also on the FLEX-6500 and FLEX-6700 models). I think this will do what you want. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Larry Loen lwl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm interested and concerned about the ability to run the 6000 series remotely. For reasons I won't bore you with, lack of a really good remote power on/off capability -- such as Elecraft unquestionably has for 6300 scale money -- may be a deal breaker for this long time Flex owner as far as the 6000 series goes. I still have no solution for the 5000 (sticking a toothpick into the on/off switch is not a serious answer -- I want and need to do power sequencing). Where does the 6000 series really sit with this? I can't tell. Remote operation is becoming increasingly important -- and popular. But, those that seem to know (one of whom has been doing remote operations since long before it became popular and owned a 5000) is very dismissive of the current state of the Flex art here for both the 5000 and 6000. That long time ham moved on to Elecraft and I've seen his shack. It works and works like a dream. The 6000 series should work. It's an internet addressable device. I should be able to remote everything that counts now. But, I need the physical power control and sequencing. I'd even pay a decent amount of money for a factory-supported, optional add-on. Something where I could hook up a USB cable or even just a relay cable and do the on/off processing. Or, supply power and issue a CAT command. Many things would be suitable. But, they have to be serious excursions into the power aspect of it. My shack and radio needs to be powered off when not in use. I will be able to leave only one or two very low power (cell phone level) devices powered on when I am not operating; they can run the on sequencing when I need it. The radio itself must be power sequenced. Larry WO7R (better known here under my former call WO0Z) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] 5k for sale
Flex 5k with atu and second receiver . Non-smoker home all updates from flex , $ 2,400 plus s+h . Kg2ra@hotmail ___ 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 Skimmer with large negative audio IF setting
Mark The CW Skimmer offset you are reporting seems unusual but not out of the realm. For default PowerSDR settings, it will be 9600. 9000Hz for the software IF offset used plus 600Hz for the CW tone offset. Is it possible you have your CW offset set to 725Hz? 73, Greg - K5GJ On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Mark Lunday wd4...@triad.rr.com wrote: F3K, PSDR 2.7.2, Skimmer 1.8. Frequency readout from Skimmer setting ad MINUs 9725 Audio IF. On a separate computer, I have my F5K with PLUS 9575 Audio IF. Works on the F3K, but weird to have such a large offset. Is that normal? Just wondering. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Fwd: Flex radios are the worst polluters ??
(Sorry... meant to send this to the reflector too!) -- Forwarded message -- From: Greg Jurrens g...@flexradio.com Date: Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex radios are the worst polluters ?? To: John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com John: This set of complaints has been rattling around for several years now. Here are FlexRadio's comments on the DUBUS article by SM5BSZ: 1. FlexRadio is very much aware of Leif SM5BSZ's report and his ongoing concerns regarding FlexRadio's Direct Conversion IQ-based software defined radios. He has shared his concerns with us and in public for several years. 2. The noise he refers to is an artifact of the Delta-Sigma CODECs used to generate the baseband signals. These CODECs were originally designed for the audio domain and attain very high dynamic range by modulating the noise outside of the audio passband. In this case, it's approximately 300kHz away from DC. This noise would appear to look similar to the transmit phase noise of most all transmitters. 3. We believe Leif's measurements are basically accurate and have verified them in our lab using our test equipment. 4. Using Leif's own measurements, the worst case signal generated is 82dBc, or 82dB BELOW the carrier. The FCC and CE require all spurious and unintentional signals to be at least 43dBc. We are 40dB BELOW the legal requirements so there is no issue there. At 5Watts full scale output for the FLEX-1500, the resulting signal is 0.0316 microwatts! Even if you drive an amplifier to full legal limit with your FLEX-1500, the result would only be 10 microwatts. 5. While measurable using sophisticated test equipment, we do not believe that under normal real-world operating conditions this noise will ever be perceived by other operators on the band - other than those hams within site of your tower. On a FLEX-5000A driving a full-legal limit PA, If the 5000A is transmitting on 14.349USB, a person trying to work CW at 14.001 a 1 S-unit rise in the noise floor at about a mile away BUT Only if you are in a quiet rural location that the environmental noise floor doesn't obscure it. 6. Time marches on and so does technology. Our new FLEX-6000 Series uses Direct Up Conversion technology for generating the transmitted signal. Because it's DUC, the only thing you need to worry about is the Phase Noise of the master oscillator. In our case, the oscillator is better than -140dBc/Hz at 2kHZ from the carrier! At 50kHz from the carrier its better than -150dBc/Hz. Very quiet indeed! This just isn't a problem on the new radios. Punch Line: Yes, there is a lab measurable noise hump at about 350kHz on the FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000, and FLEX-5000. No, we don't believe it's a problem in the real world unless you are trying to run Multi-Multi or a stack of FLEX-3000/5000s at Field Day on the same band. The new FLEX-6000 Signature Series employs a DUC transmitter and does not exhibit this noise. John, I hope this puts your mind to ease. You have no fear of being arrested by the NOISE POLICE for using your FLEX-1500,3000, or 5000 radio. We just hope that people would spend less time transmitting into expensive spectrum analyzers and more time re-discovering radio by transmitting on the air. 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 3:20 PM, John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com wrote: I read a disturbing post on the TS-2000 reflector claiming that the legacy Flex radio's pollute the bands with noiseit claimed that the Flex-5000, 3000 and 1500 are by far the worst of any modern radio. The poster also said that under no circumstances should a Flex be used with an amplifier, as all this noise is amplified. Of course I jumped in to defend the Flex radio's.. Then I received a private mail from the poster with a link to show an extensive study that was done which proves this point Any technical hams, and Flex in particular, please read this link. I would love to hear comments on the validity of this claim http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf 73 John, ZS5J Flex-5000, Flex-3000 and Flex-1500 owner ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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
Re: [Flexradio] Flex radios rj 45 adapter
Dale: I agree this method works most always. Just FYI, the way that Ethernet is pinned out, it does not create the twisted pair common mode rejection that you might expect. If you'll look at the ends of your cable you will see that the pinout doesn't match pairs with ground. It won't hurt anything but it also doesn't provide any protection against common-mode problems. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Dale Hankins dhank...@comcast.net wrote: I guess I am from the old school. I have bought a couple of the heil cables (when they were with the mic I was buying) and overall they disappointed me writh the quality of components and workmanship. Time after time I encounter people running these cables and having issues only to find I bad solder contraction or a breakdown in the plug. This is not a bash on heil mic I have 4 and two head sets , but if you need a adapter cable for a RJ 45 just take a cat five cable cut the plug off one end to needed length and add the desired connector 1/4 female of a male inline 4 or eight pin Foster, yes they are available. If you need a ptt capability comming off the mic for a foot ptt or push button the just bring out a two conductor wire from the top of the inile connector (remember you have ptt on the back of the radio. Every cat five cable will make two adapter cables. Oh you are worried about RFI ! Well many of the cat five cables are twisted pair and I have run this type connector not only with my flex 3000 and 1500 but also with a vast number of ts 480 and ic 706 Moble at legal limit no RFI . In the shack legal limit alpha 8410 no RFI . You save a lot of money, have a adapter the length you want and have the pride you did it yourself. Avoid the inline fosters that are cast metal they tend to have issues. Dale Kb5ve Sent from my iPad On Mar 29, 2014, at 8:31 AM, Greg Jurrens g...@flex-radio.com wrote: Morning folks. The FLEX-Series radios are all set up to accept a dynamic mic input. You can also use an electret element by picking up the DC bias voltage on a separate pin in the mic connector. Note that you will need to add a dropping resistor and blocking capacitor to bias the electret mic. I believe there is a HOWTO on the knowledge Center on this. I'm suspecting your question is about how to connect your headset to the FLEX-3000. For Heil and similar dynamic mic headsets, there is an available adapter that accepts a 1/8 mono mic plug from the headset and adapts to the RJ-45. The adapter also has a 1/4 jack for a PTT hand or foot switch. The headphone portion of the headset plugs directly into the radio. These adapters are available from most ham distributors and our web store. Just make sure you get the Yaesu-Yellow pinout. Dave Arlan takes this one step further with his RadioSport headsets and offers custom cables that will plug directly to the FLEX-3000 mic RJ-45 or 5000/6000 8-pin Foster conn. and Phone jack. (I too find the RadioSport amazingly comfortable for contesting). If you want to roll your own cables, pinouts are available in the users manuals and in the knowledge center. Have fun and yell if you need a fill. 73, Greg - K5GJ Sent from Greg's iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Don Plunkett dp...@telus.net wrote: No matter which headset/mic that one uses ... how does one make the mike on the headset work with a flex 3000? I do not know why, but I just cannot figure it out. Theoretically it should not matter which boom mike you use, it is only quality of the output that is variable ... I would really like some help on this one. Thanks in advance Don VA6FH -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dr. Howard S. White Sent: March-28-14 11:36 AM To: john molenda; John Kramer; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Radiosport headset for Flex radios I have the Radiosport Headsets... and also several other brands of headsets -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems Inc. T: 512-535-5266 x203 E: g...@flex-radio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD Tune in Excitement (tm) ___ 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] Radiosport headset for Flex radios
Morning folks. The FLEX-Series radios are all set up to accept a dynamic mic input. You can also use an electret element by picking up the DC bias voltage on a separate pin in the mic connector. Note that you will need to add a dropping resistor and blocking capacitor to bias the electret mic. I believe there is a HOWTO on the knowledge Center on this. I'm suspecting your question is about how to connect your headset to the FLEX-3000. For Heil and similar dynamic mic headsets, there is an available adapter that accepts a 1/8 mono mic plug from the headset and adapts to the RJ-45. The adapter also has a 1/4 jack for a PTT hand or foot switch. The headphone portion of the headset plugs directly into the radio. These adapters are available from most ham distributors and our web store. Just make sure you get the Yaesu-Yellow pinout. Dave Arlan takes this one step further with his RadioSport headsets and offers custom cables that will plug directly to the FLEX-3000 mic RJ-45 or 5000/6000 8-pin Foster conn. and Phone jack. (I too find the RadioSport amazingly comfortable for contesting). If you want to roll your own cables, pinouts are available in the users manuals and in the knowledge center. Have fun and yell if you need a fill. 73, Greg - K5GJ Sent from Greg's iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Don Plunkett dp...@telus.net wrote: No matter which headset/mic that one uses ... how does one make the mike on the headset work with a flex 3000? I do not know why, but I just cannot figure it out. Theoretically it should not matter which boom mike you use, it is only quality of the output that is variable ... I would really like some help on this one. Thanks in advance Don VA6FH -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dr. Howard S. White Sent: March-28-14 11:36 AM To: john molenda; John Kramer; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Radiosport headset for Flex radios I have the Radiosport Headsets... and also several other brands of headsets including a couple of Heil's which are LOW quality junk I use them on an IC-756 Pro3, a Flex 5000A and a Flex 6700 I definitely prefer the Radiosports over ALL other headsets.. they are very comfortable especially during a long contest or DX session. They cut out the background noise much better than my so called Noise Cancelling Heil junk... Receive audio quality is excellent They are perhaps the best constructed headsets I own I get superb audio reports on my Radiosports... I have tried various different elements...I think currently my favorite is the 205 I do not use the PTT button but only VOX as the isolation is excellent... Another writer is correct to some extent in that the Flex has a 10 Band equalizer which mitigates somewhat the quality of the mike However I definitely get the best reports from the RadioSports... __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., VE3GFW/K6 ex-AE6SM KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 -Original Message- From: john molenda [mailto:jmolend...@outlook.com] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 7:57 AM To: John Kramer; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Radiosport headset for Flex radios I have a radio sport headset from Arlan comm. I dont use the red button it is a ptt . I run vox with my 6700 and elecraft kx3 it works great very comfortable and provides good isolation . The ear pad go over the ears and is very comfortable. lastly call the co. the guy who runs it is very nice and will answer all your questions also 5yr warranty ! and very high quality . John kb2huk On 3/28/2014 8:44 AM, John Kramer wrote: I own the 3 Flex 5000 / 3000 and 1500 radio's, and I am looking to buy a really good headset to use with them. I have been turned off the Heil variants, and want to try something better. I know that the Radiosport headsets are rated very favourably. They are pricy when trying to buy a pair outside the USA, and I don't mind paying for quality, but I also don't want to make a mistake. They look really large and heavyand whats up with the PTT button on the side of the ear cup - I can't see myself poking the earpiece everytime I want to PTT. Yes, I have a foot pedal PTT, but what happens when I go portable...I don't want to lug a PTT foot pedal wherever I go. Do any of you Flexers own a pair of these Radiosport headsets ? and what is the audio like ? both TX and RX ? Comfort ? not too heavy ? How would it rate compared to a cheaper Yamaha or computer headset ? 73 and good weekend John, ZS5J ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http
Re: [Flexradio] Weird 1500 operation
Mike: Good morning. Let's try 2 things to see if we can get you going: RESET YOUR DATABASE: 1. Power up radio 2. Start PowerSDR 3. Go to /SETUP/GENERAL 4. In the lower left, hit the FACTORY DEFAULTS button. 5. This will close the program. 6. Restart PowerSDR and see if that works. MANUALLY RE-INSTALL the USB Driver 1. Power OFF the FLEX-1500 2. Go to C:\Program Files\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v2.7.2 \1500 Driver64 3. Find the file uninstall.bat Right Click on the file and then click RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR 4. When it's finished... Reboot the PC 5. After rebooted ... Go to C:\Program Files\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v2.7.2 \1500 Driver64 6. Find the file wd_install.bat Right Click on the file and then click RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR 7. When it's finished... Reboot the PC 8. Power up the radio and let it finish the installation. 9. Start PowerSDR and see what's up. FYI, this post looks like a direct request for HELP. With 6 different radios and 2 radio operating systems now, our CS team is hopping pretty fast. I would suggest for HELP questions in the future, submit a ticket to http://helpdesk.flexradio.com . We are actually converting all HELP inputs from email, phone, community, etc. to tickets so we can respond efficiently and not drop anything along the way. Good luck. If the above doesn't work, I'd suggest getting SUPPORT formally in the loop. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.netwrote: I'm out in the wilds of Alberta (ve6 land) with Ken va3sk. We have a 1500 with us and it works on 1 computer and not the other. So, on the failing one, we have no audio on the radio (but we do on VAC) and no RF out. I have tried to do a complete uninstall/reinstall, but no joy. Even a database reset didn't help. This includes doing: - uninstall - delete the flex directory from program files - reboot - reinstall - reboot - still fails I know that it is an installation issue. Tim, how do I totally remove everything? What are the registry settings that I need to go find to delete. Both computers are w7/64. One works great (other than bad CW) and the other fails poorly. Mike va3mw ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A - Waterfall Disappeared?
Before you reinstall, try just rebooting your PC. This one is a true mystery but it acts like a Windows thread in the graphics engine gets locked up. What OS are you running? 73 Greg - K5GJ Sent from Greg's iPhone On Mar 8, 2014, at 3:44 AM, Mick michael.ponsf...@virginmedia.com wrote: Good morning I've switched on my 5000A this morning and all seems to be working well apart from the fact that the waterfall display is missing, both in Waterfall or Panafall mode. I just have a blank area on the screen. This is the same on all modes and all bands. Perhaps I've done something without realising it, or perhaps a fault? I have checked Firewire connections are secure at each end but no difference. Radio receives perfectly and Panadapter working fine. I've not had this issue before. PC is running Windows 8 64Bit, 12GB Ram, 3.0GHz AMD Quad-Core, 2GB Video Card. Advice appreciated please. Thanks in advance. Mick M0GWD --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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 radio
Bill, If your friend likes it, I have a brand new DJ Controller that I had planned to use with another radio but never got around to it. He is welcome to it if he likes your setup. 73 Greg AB7R On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 5:54 AM, William and Susan ope...@rcn.com wrote: I just had a fascinating thought about Flex Radio, Your input might be of help. I just bought the Hercules DJ console and with the help of Neil I am going to put it into the flex program. Now, I have a friend who would love to have a flex 3000 but he is blind. The way I see it is that he could memorize all the buttons on the DJ device and run a Flex 3000. I realize flex is a very visual program but it goes far beyond that. The Receiver on this radio is without question the best of any radio I know of. This is especially true in the AM windows which is what he and I both love (AM). The Transmitter is without any question the best AM of any radio they make. This of course does not include tube rigs. Ask any AMer and they will tell you this. Now he is a Ham, he does get on HF, he has used an amplifier. So, any reason you can think of why he could not run a flex 3000 with the DJ Controller?? I will have him play with mine once set up. This could possibly open up the market for the visually impaired. What do you think? Bill the Bull lol ___ 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] MicroHam DB37 diagram for flex-6x000 series
Frank: Thanks for posting the diagram. I too have completed building a full set of cables for the MicroHam MK-2R+. We've tested all of the hardware, keying, and audio interfaces but I'm having difficulties with the Virtual Serial interface working with our SmartCAT. It may just be me.. Have you been successful with controlling your FLEX-6000 from the MK-2? Thanks for any information. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 1:27 PM, Frank, IZ7AUH iz7...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, I make a wire diagram, thanks to WO2X Dave for support. https://www.dropbox.com/s/7cnbpmyd6pz5uv5/DB37-flex6x000.pdf If you need attach a MicroHam Microkeyer2 to your Flexradio you can by a DB-15 and you can use DVK, CW Keyer. Best 73 de IZ7AUH Frank Francesco GIACOIA, IZ7AUH | AK1CQ Via F. di Palma 134 - 74123 Taranto - Italy email he...@iz7auh.com | giac...@me.com | iz7...@armi.ta.it | iz7...@aritaranto.it web http://www.iz7auh.com | http://www.dxgadget.com | http://www.giacoia.it Secretary of ARI Taranto | DX Italia Supporter | ARMI #097 | AMSAT Italia #357 | NCDXF | EPC #08084 | 30MDG #3202 | DMC #871 | BS #551 | MDXC #877 Follow Me! Facebook http://www.facebook.com/iz7auh Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/IZ7AUH YouTube http://www.youtube.com/iz7auh ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Upgrade my flex computer to Windows 7
Todd: That looks like an appropriate path to take. There are actually a few other files if you use memories: master.xml and memory.xml These are both located at: %appdata%/FlexRadio Systems(Note that this is a symlink that will get you right to YOUR specific file store area.) Good luck 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 1:15 PM, Todd Stolzberg stol...@att.net wrote: I would like to upgrade the hard drive and also change from XP to Windows 7 in the computer that I use for my Flex 3000. (I am currently using PowerSDR 2.7.2 on the XP machine.) I am comfortable with computer upgrades but I have never installed my 3000 on any other computer, and just to be sure that I don't mess anything up could someone advise if the following steps are correct. 1.. Copy my existing PowerSDR database to a thumb drive. 2.. Change out the hard drive and install and setup Windows 7. 3.. Run the 2.7.2 integrated installer. 4.. Reboot 5.. Connect the Flex 3000 to the computer and then turn it on. 6.. Start PowerSDR. 7.. Import the original database from the thumb drive (I am assuming I can do this since it is from the same version of PowerSDR.) 8.. I am also assuming that the software will detect that the firmware in the radio had been previously upgraded when 2.7.2 was installed on the XP machine. One of my concerns is that I don't want to mess up the firmware in the radio. Also if needed, would I be able to switch out the hard drives and go back to the XP installation and still use the Flex 3000? Thanks in advance for looking at this and for any comments/suggestions. Todd K1OD ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] What
Hi folks... I'm even LATER to the party.. We do happen to have a few more FLEX-5000 VU5K modules left if folks are interested. Please contact Flex sales directly at sa...@flexradio.com or 512-535-4713 PRESS 1. Please note the radio will have to come back to Austin for the upgrade. Party on duudes! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Jay n...@no5j.org wrote: Bill I should have set it RE: Flex 5000A VHF/UHF transceiver option wanted. Then it might have made more sense.The thread seemed to be getting edgy to me But even still. It makes no sense to me either the morning after. Guess I was just late to the party! On 2/27/2014 7:22 AM, William and Susan wrote: Jay What was that post all about Bill ___ 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/ -- 73 Jay - NO5J n...@no5j.org ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com Tune in Excitement (tm) PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flexradio website down
Dennis Our Website provider had a major failure last night. They are still in recovery mode. Thank you for your patience. 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio Sales Sent from Greg's iPhone On Feb 18, 2014, at 10:54 PM, Dennis km...@msn.com wrote: I have tried several computers st home and work and it looks like the website is down Dennis KM6DF ___ 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] A Test
Ooops... That's ok Nail, we all mess up on this channel! Hi Bill and Welcome! 73, Greg - K5GJ FlexRadio Sales Sent from Greg's iPhone On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:12 PM, Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Bull! 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal LLC On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:10 PM, William and Susan ope...@rcn.com wrote: Hello, This is just a test as I do not know how to post out here or answer questions Thanks Bill ___ 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] Rf in the Shack
How far is the feedpoint from the shack? I would start with good chokes at the feed point and another at the shack entrance or whatever antenna switch ou are using. Do a google search for K9YC common mode choke. He has done some excellent work on these. GL Greg AB7R On 1/13/2014 7:28 AM, Marty wrote: I know this is a basic question; but I am stumped. Any help would be appreciated. Yesterday I put up my 160m L . I had used this antenna before with good results. When I hit the Tune button on Psdr, the psdr 7.2 crashed. I had to shut down the radio (5K) wait and reloaded. I reoriented the L in case of interaction with my loop with no success. The final test was taking the L completely away (opposite direction) from the loop. Same results , click on the Tune button (10 watts) and the program crashes. So I have rf in the shack. Where to start, I havent the foggiest idea. It only does it with the 160 L. The loop, verticals are ok. I fought rf before but on a legacy radio, where does one start with sdr? On the radio, computer. Possible culprits? Audio, power lnes? Any suggestions on where to start or culprits would be appreciated. Thanks and 73 Marty W8AKS Sent from my iPad ___ 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] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors
Robert: I know we don't have a PR40 specific but as mentioned the 781 is very close as far as the audio is concerned. When you do get it set up just go to the /SETUP/TRANSMIT page and SAVE a new setting called PR40. I actually have many saved profiles: Greg-VHF, Greg-DX, Karla-MARS, etc. The best part is that with the new Transfer utility in PowerSDR v2.7.2, you will be able to quickly bring all your favorites forward to new releases. Good luck, Greg - K5GJ On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 10:11 PM, Robert Costa kb6...@yahoo.com wrote: The only issue I have is that PSDR does not have a PR40 only profile. They have a PR40 and a W2IHY EQ profile. I have a PR40 with my 5000a and I have been told to just use the 781 profile, but the PR40 is not a 781. I would like to hear from Flex on why there is not a PR40 only profile. 73 On Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:43 AM, Jack Haverty j...@3kitty.org wrote: -- Forwarded message -- From: flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz Date: Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors To: k3...@arrl.net You are not allowed to post to this mailing list, and your message has been automatically rejected. If you think that your messages are being rejected in error, contact the mailing list owner at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz. -- Forwarded message -- From: Jack Haverty k3...@arrl.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Cc: Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:11:29 -0800 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors On 12/27/2013 10:27 AM, Craig Schroeder wrote: What advice do you have for me on the most important factors that I should consider in purchasing my first SDR radio? --- Hi Craig, I've had my Flex-3000 for 4+ years and I've had a lot of fun with it. There's a lot to learn about the SDR world...and it's changing fast too. To me, the most important factor in selecting a Software Defined Radio is ... The Software. The Software determines not only the traditional performance of the radio (sensitivity, selectivity, functionality, etc.) but more importantly it determines how you will interact with the radio, i.e., the User Interface. Traditional knobby radios of course have knobs, switches, sliders, etc., and you're stuck with using them for whatever activity you're doing with your radio. With Software, things change. You can select a different piece of software for different activities, and change at will by loading different software. For example, when I'm DXing, I use DXLab software, and interact primarily with the logging, spotting, and information windows. When contesting, I use N1MM, and interact with it's band map, QSO window, etc. When doing RTTY, I use MMTTY (sometimes several at the same time). All of this is with the Flex-3000. I don't need knobs at all, and in fact it's hard to imagine how someone could design a comparable radio with the same functionality but only using knobs/switches. Since SDRs don't have knobs, you sometimes need some kind of basic software that provides those generic functions that you'd otherwise have on knobs. The mouse/keyboard interface isn't as natural (for me at least) when using such virtual knobs and switches but it does give you a basic ability to use the radio. However, I've found that when I'm doing serious work, I interact primarily with software that is designed for that activity. So, with my Flex-3000, I interact with DXLab and N1MM (the task-oriented software) much more than I interact with PowerSDR (the virtual knobs software). The exception to this is the Panadapter, which essentially provides a visual display of what's going on. I look at it a lot, even though I manipulate the radio through N1MM or DXLab. I yearn for the day when the Panadapter display is integrated with the N1MM bandmap...so everything I need to watch is in one place. Most SDR software provides some kind of similar visual display, but some (e.g., Skimmers)are more suited for certain activities than others. So, bottom line -- I suggest you figure out what software you'd like to use to do whatever kinds of radio activities you enjoy. Then figure out which of the SDR hardware works well in the overall system configuration where you'll use that software. PowerSDR forms the base for using the Flex hardware. As far as I can tell, it's the only available option for Flex hardware.But there are many other software choices available too for other hardware - variants of PowerSDR (e.g., PowerSDR HDSDR), SDR-Radio, cuSDR, etc.), and many choices for hardware that they support. Instead of comparing Flex-1500, Flex-3000, and Elecraft KX-3, you would compare PowerSDR (or other base software) and whatever other software you would like to use, and evaluate how it works
Re: [Flexradio] Digital Setup
Don: Paul had a great suggestion. Here's a great starting place: http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50417.aspx?Keywords=digital+modes 73, Greg - K5GJ On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 7:18 PM, Don Plunkett dp...@telus.net wrote: I feel very bad about sending out this email . I have lost all of the digital setup and user information that I used to have on my computer a radio (about 9 months ago) and would like to restart. Is there one place that I can go to get all of the information that now works in the current environment. I use a Flex 3000 with the current OS . Sorry guys, just want to get back into the digital side of things. Don VA6FH ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] powerSDR 2.7.2 upgrade question
David: That message is telling you the firmware inside your FLEX-5000A is older than is required to run PowerSDR 2.7.2 . The firmware had to be updated to support the new Firewire Driver. Please CONTINUE! Let us know if you have any issues. 73, Greg On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM, David Edwards w...@verizon.net wrote: Got this message after reboot on final stages of upgrade of my 5K from 2.5.2 to 2.7.2 unsing Win7: Radio firmware required, looked for v2.1.3.9 found v2.1.3.2 would you like to continue? Anyone know what this means? thanks de ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Business Development FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) and SmartSDR(TM) are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems(R) Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Receiving antennas
I've been dragging the PixelLoop to hamfests for a bit more than a year now and I can't imagine a better compact receiving antenna. They JUST work, especially in compromise situations. Jim WD5IYT in our shop has the K9AY up and it is excellent for the low bands when you have crummy ground conductivity. Most of Central Texas is rocky hills so the K9AY shines. 73 and Happy Holidays all! Greg - K5GJ Sent from Greg's iPhone On Dec 21, 2013, at 2:48 PM, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.net wrote: Hi Gary If you chat with the guys that run WSPR, they all use receiving loops of some type for 80 and 160. From 14-28Mhz, you can use many choices as you are not trying to get rid of atmospheric noises. Mike va3mw On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM, GARY HUBER glhu...@msn.com wrote: Dave, I have NOT played with the magnetic loop. I live in a rural subdivision on a one acre lot so I have some room for antennas but little desire for more than a tri-bander (TH-7) at 50 feet, a top loaded HF-2V with 160M-mod kit and seasonally the K9AY loop system. I've had a TH-7 and HF-2V up at this location for over twenty-six years (both replaced with a new version or repaired at least once) and they have taken my DXCC total from 130 or so when we moved here to 347. This location is electrically quiet; for example the 20 meter noise floor near 14070 is -125 dBm at the moment. At times connecting an antenna to the Flex-1500 increases the NF only by 6 dB greater than an when on a dummy load. When I move to town due to age or medical condition, if I can still play radio, I probably will try a magnetic loop, a HEX beam, and another HF-2V if there's room. The one thing I have NOT mentioned and something to consider is the required separation between the TX antenna and the K9AY Loop System I think its 100 feet if you operate QRO, but you should read the documentation to avoid damage to the pre-amp or your receiver. As my FLEX-1500 is operated as receive only and as the sub-receiver of an OMNI-VII and Titan-425 station, I made sure I had more than the minimum distance and put a RF limiter in the RX line. YMMV... 73 ES DX, Gary -- AB9M -Original Message- From: David Movius Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 12:52 PM To: 'GARY HUBER' Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Receiving antennas Gary -- Thanks for the input. Am reading up on the loop system. Do you have any reflections or thoughts on the magnetic loop (e.g., Pixel)? Saw it demonstrated at Visalia and Dayton last spring and the signal:noise ratio improvement was impressive at the broadcast band frequencies. Am wondering about 14-28 Mhz. range. So far, only positive comments are coming for the K9AY loop system. No comments yet on magnetic loop system. Vy 73, Dave W7IWW -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of GARY HUBER Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:30 AM To: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Receiving antennas You may notice significant reduction in signal strength when using the K9AY Loop System. You will also notice a significant improvement in the signal to noise ratio. I have found that DX signals which are marginal copy on the TX antenna ( a vertical ) are solid copy on the K9AY Loop System. The K9AY Loop System is a great 160-80-40 solution IF you cannot install a 400 foot or longer Beverage. 73 ES DX, Gary -- AB9M -Original Message- From: paim Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:39 AM To: David Movius ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Receiving antennas http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/k9ay/k9ay_orig.pdf i use it and it is the best vy 73 E.P g0uut From: David Movius dave.mov...@gmail.com To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, 21 December 2013, 17:37 Subject: [Flexradio] Receiving antennas Interested in hearing about experiences with various receiving antennas useful for input to Flex 6000 series radios (monitoring various band slices) that are effective up to 30 Mhz, and possible 6 meters. 1.Magnetic Loop - better mounted low, or at top of tower, or doesn't matter? 2. Wire arrays? Dave W7IWW ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Remoting the F5K Prelim reslults
I'll throw this one in: In one of my previous lives, the team that developed the IEEE-1394A and B OHCI controllers and Physical Layer chips worked in my department. They were seriously smart people so I mostly left them alone... but some of it did rub off. What we learned early in the B development which became the S800 (and S1600) speeds, that inconsistencies in the standard UTP wiring can become significant at those speeds. The issue is crosstalk between the PAIRS even though each differential signal pair had decent common mode rejection. The resultant solution for the high reliability world was to go to low-cost Plastic Fiber for the transmission medium. This solved the CMRR problem at the cost of... cost! I see the company you chose also has an industrial version that uses Fiber.. .at 2x the price. I suspect with some experimenting you'll be able to make your configuration work. If you decide to try Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), you'll likely have to play with grounding. One to try is to ground the shield on the radio side but not on the house side. Good luck! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 11:44 AM, Ken Akin kena...@gmail.com wrote: With the results of very close physical cable bunching, you are getting cross talk between the two cable ends and the problems that you noticed. Like Tim, I might expect problems at some power level. I looked and shielded Cat5 is available. I have no experience with it. When I was working as a programmer we had tons of basic Cat5 in the operations center without any problems that I knew about. But no transmitters other than cell phones and the security radios, likely 1 watt or less. Keep the news coming! 73 KenAC0HO On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 10:36 AM, Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com wrote: I would be interested in how susceptible this configuration is to high levels of RF such asthe radio being in the near field of a 1500W transmission. Tim Ellison On 12/10/2013 9:50 AM, Patrick Greenlee wrote: Update: if you coil up the 50 ft Cat5e cable into a small tight coil and squeeze it into close proximity thus maximizing the inductance it crashes PSDR. This is the only thing I have tried so far that causes a problem. In actual use I suspect this is not a problem. Patrick NJ5G -Original Message- From: Patrick Greenlee Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:42 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Remoting the F5K Prelim reslults A while back I mentioned that I was going to try an experiment to remote the Flex 5000 A. I have been delayed due to weather as in UPS wouldn???t deliver needed cables. I have the cables now and the experiment is underway. Problem: I would like to remote a F5K a couple hundred feet from the computer. Firewire is good to about 15 feet if you are lucky. Approach: To exceed the distance limitation imposed by FireWire/IEEE-1394 I selected a COTS hardware approach using a pair of FireNEX-CAT5-S800 units which are IEEE-1394 to Cat5 adapters. These adapters come as a pair and handle up to S800 at a distance of up to 100 Meters (324 ft) The Flex runs at S400 so I figured it oughta work. Each adapter has a RJ-45 port and a pair of 9 pin Firewire ports. There is also a DC input socket (8 to 19 VDC) which is only needed if you try for the longer ranges or your IEEE-1394 port on yoiur computer won???t source the needed power.. There is an available accessory power supply if you need it. Indicators on the adapters consist of two LEDs. One indicates it is powered up and the other shows Cat5 connectivity. What I did: I ordered and received a pair of 3 ft IEEE-1394 cables with 9 pins on one end and 6 pins on the other. I plugged the 9 pin ends into the two adapters and the 6 pin ends into the computer and the radio. I connected the two adapters via a 50 ft Cat5e cable with RJ-45 connectors. I turned the radio on and the lights lit up on the two adapters. I started PSDR and the radio operated normally. This is day two of the experiment and there is no indication that the radio and computer are connected through two adapters and 50 ft of Cat5e. I would be pleased to receive suggestions as to what to do or where to look to see/detect any deviation in performance due to latency or anything else. I am unable to note any difference in normal operation. I suspect I am operating well within the capabilities of these adapters. I will be trying a longer Cat5e cable but since the units are specified for up to S800 at up to 100 meters using them for S400 at a couple hundred feet should not be a problem. Unless I messed up the arithmetic 100 meters is a delay of about 1/3 of a microsecond times the reciprocal of the velocity factor. I don???t know the velocity factor of Cat5e but surely it is not slower than 0.5 which would give a delay of 2/3 of a microsecond. So
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 104, Issue 1
glad to hear it's working well! 73, Greg On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 10:13 PM, David Walker vk...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Greg, Really appreciate the information. I am all set up and ready to go. I will forward my amtor and pactor results to you and the forum if interested. The connection via the firewire is definately better than through the mic connection. I have found my RF problems have been eliminated and the tx quality is better. Regards, Dave VK2NA On 7/12/2013 4:31 AM, Greg Jurrens wrote: Hi folks! We've been doing the testing on the PTC series for the FLEX-6000 so it's on my mind right now. 1. We think using DIGU and DIGL is better because it does change a few of the AGC and filter delay settings in PowerSDR. 2. Wiring to the FlexWire port on the back is pretty convenient and allows you to leave your mic connected. The details are in the knowledge base. 3. We've had pretty good luck with the PTCII on the 3000. I will admit there are times when LONG PATH is the desired connect setting but it does a good job of high speed data transfers once the connection is made. Here is my favorite list of parameters: Here's the link to the PTCII interface: http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50422.aspx?Keywords=pactor +III Below are settings that are known to work: 1. KC article on how to interface your PTC modem: http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50422.aspx?Keywords=pactor 2. Typical SETUP settings that we found works best with the modem on the FLEX-3000 In PowerSDR: SETUP/AUDIO BUFFER SIZE: 256 SAMPLE RATE: 96000 SETUP/DIGITAL/OPTIONS BUFFER SIZE DIGITAL RX: 256 / TX: 256 PHONERX: 256 / TX: 256 Optional if you want to use USB setting rather than DIGU setting SETUP/CAT ID as TS-2000 CAT CONTROL ENABLED COM7 (Virtual port from Com0com) NONE 57600 8 bits 1 stop MIXER FLEXWIRE IN (checked) FLEXWIRE OUT (checked) on Main PowerSDR Screen: DRIVE: 100 AGC-T: 100 AGC - MED RX GAIN: OFF (Optional Pre1 for 20M and higher) MODE: DIGU FILTER: 2.9kHz MODE SPECIFIC CONTROLS: RX GAIN: 4 TX GAIN: 20 SAMPLE RATE: 8000 Note: You can use the USB mode for successful Pactor III if required. The settings below are optimized for Pactor and will give sub-optimal results for conventional Phone (voice) settings Optional USB Settings: MODE USB FILTER: 2.4kHz TX Profile: DEFAULT CMPDR OFF MIC GAIN: 20 In AIRMAIL V3.4 MODE PACTOR III Monitoring ENABLED Long Path - OFF SET PTC-II AMPLITUDE FSK 1530 PSK 1631 TXD 20 The above settings will yield good undistorted output at 95-100W with good receive fidelity. I've tested this on 2 radios with similar results. Good luck and I hope this helps! I will let you know that we are testing a new Firewire driver for PowerSDR 2.7.x that ...may... help with stream latency. I have to wrestle the modem away from the Development team so I can test it with 2.7. 73, Greg - K5GJ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 104, Issue 1
Hi folks! We've been doing the testing on the PTC series for the FLEX-6000 so it's on my mind right now. 1. We think using DIGU and DIGL is better because it does change a few of the AGC and filter delay settings in PowerSDR. 2. Wiring to the FlexWire port on the back is pretty convenient and allows you to leave your mic connected. The details are in the knowledge base. 3. We've had pretty good luck with the PTCII on the 3000. I will admit there are times when LONG PATH is the desired connect setting but it does a good job of high speed data transfers once the connection is made. Here is my favorite list of parameters: Here's the link to the PTCII interface: http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50422.aspx?Keywords=pactor+III Below are settings that are known to work: 1. KC article on how to interface your PTC modem: http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50422.aspx?Keywords=pactor 2. Typical SETUP settings that we found works best with the modem on the FLEX-3000 In PowerSDR: SETUP/AUDIO BUFFER SIZE: 256 SAMPLE RATE: 96000 SETUP/DIGITAL/OPTIONS BUFFER SIZE DIGITAL RX: 256 / TX: 256 PHONERX: 256 / TX: 256 Optional if you want to use USB setting rather than DIGU setting SETUP/CAT ID as TS-2000 CAT CONTROL ENABLED COM7 (Virtual port from Com0com) NONE 57600 8 bits 1 stop MIXER FLEXWIRE IN (checked) FLEXWIRE OUT (checked) on Main PowerSDR Screen: DRIVE: 100 AGC-T: 100 AGC - MED RX GAIN: OFF (Optional Pre1 for 20M and higher) MODE: DIGU FILTER: 2.9kHz MODE SPECIFIC CONTROLS: RX GAIN: 4 TX GAIN: 20 SAMPLE RATE: 8000 Note: You can use the USB mode for successful Pactor III if required. The settings below are optimized for Pactor and will give sub-optimal results for conventional Phone (voice) settings Optional USB Settings: MODE USB FILTER: 2.4kHz TX Profile: DEFAULT CMPDR OFF MIC GAIN: 20 In AIRMAIL V3.4 MODE PACTOR III Monitoring ENABLED Long Path - OFF SET PTC-II AMPLITUDE FSK 1530 PSK 1631 TXD 20 The above settings will yield good undistorted output at 95-100W with good receive fidelity. I've tested this on 2 radios with similar results. Good luck and I hope this helps! I will let you know that we are testing a new Firewire driver for PowerSDR 2.7.x that ...may... help with stream latency. I have to wrestle the modem away from the Development team so I can test it with 2.7. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.netwrote: Check the tx/rx turn-around time on the 3000. At one time, I think it was too slow for amtor/pactor. The current PowerSDR may have fixed that. Jerry W4UK At 05:17 PM 12/4/2013, vk2na wrote: Hi folks, I have an SCS PTC II pro and will experiment with amtor and pactor with my flex 3000. Is connecting via firewire any better than the mic connection? ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Fan Replacement
We have these available at the office if you can't find one. Just call 512-535-4713 then press 3 for service or open a ticket at http://helpdesk.flexradio.com . Installation is simple: Remove the side plates. Remove the bottom cover. Remove the 4 screws holding the fan plate. Unplug the fan and remove the assembly. Swap the fan on the plate and re-assemble. Good luck. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 11:56 PM, manual...@juno.com wrote: The service manual seems to indicate (from the fan picture and dimensions given) that it might be a AeroCool Streamliner (14cm) fan, dimensions 20mm X 140 mm X 140 mm. http://www.aerocool.us/accessory.htm Pete, WA2CWA http://www.manualman.com Flex Manual Sale Ends 12/31/13 On Wed, 4 Dec 2013 23:07:58 -0500 Joe Camilli joen7...@gmail.com writes: I was wondering if anyone has replaced their fan on a 5000 - what make and model fan did you use? Thanks Joe N7QPP ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] 5000 for sale
5k for sale $2000 with auto tuner . 3109-2472 model number . This was a back up radio , low air time . kg...@hotmail.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] Fldigi
Johnnie: I run FLDIGI and is the RIGCAT setup with the PowerSDR.xml setup file available on the FLDIGI website. I then check CAT for PTT in the setup form. Let me know if you need more help. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Johnnie Spotts n12...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, I am running Flex3000 and fldigi 3.21.77. I cannot get the program to turn on the transmit, what can I check. Johnnie W6HTY ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] 5000A ECOs..?
Jordan: We are working through how to publish the ECOs for the FLEX-5000a. Neal's assessment of the important ones is correct. There are 2 ECOs that relate to radio performance. 1. Original RFIO v27 board was replaced with v34(a,b,c). We recommend all radios have the 34x RFIO board. All 3 34x versions have minor manufacturing variations but nothing related to performance or operation. 2. We introduced an optional 80m and/or 160m transmit exciter filter upgrade in late 2010. This is for CW stations running low bands and full legal limit power. The filters further suppress unwanted signals from -56dBc to -75dBc or better. Note that the 80m filter mod is not compatible with MARS operation. The rest of the ECOs are simply for changes to the Bill of Materials for manufacturing reasons. Thanks, 73, Greg - K5GJ On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 6:38 PM, Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com wrote: Jordon, I do not speak for Flex but I have been hanging around here for a long time. Flex does not publicly list the ECOs associated with their equipment. From observation, they seem to segregate the ECOs between got to recall and next time the radio is in the shop, apply these fixes. In the first category, you will see these typically happen around the first months of general availability. I remember 1 for the 5000 for the RFPIO board (the board managing the switching for the ports on the back of the radio) which was needed for dual receiver configurations, and 1 for the 3000 preamp if memory is correct. Of the second category, probably the most publicized is the mod for the 160M Spur problem. I don't play on 160 so I never was moved to disconnect my radio and ship it to Austin for that but am sure that when it was in later for firewire chip replacement, it was applied. You can see on the repair record that they send back with your radio, what was installed at the factory. Luckily many people have not had to send their radios back. I am pretty confident that you don't have a radio with the two problems I can remember of the recall variety and the others probably are not noticible in the absense or presense. 73 -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jordan Arndt Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 7:25 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexe...@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 5000A ECOs..? Once again, can someone provide some info on the ECO's being mentioned...? Thanks for your time, Jordan VE6ZT - Original Message - From: Mack McCormick w4ax.m...@gmail.com To: flexradio flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 4:30 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale The time has arrived to sell my Flex 5000A. As the new owner of a Flex 6700 I've decided to sell my 5000 and purchase a second 6700 radio. Here are the specifics: Flex 5000A with RX2. All ECO's applied. Just had it checked out by Flex (Grahm) and it is the same as factory new. Non-smoking shack I'll include a Firewire card and Granite Firewire cable. I'll even pay the shipping to the lower 48 United States. No international sales (sorry but customs is too much of a hassle) I'll accept payment via Paypal or check (I'll need to wait for the check to clear before shipping) You're welcome to use it in operation in my shack before you buy it. I'll meet you within 50 miles of Alpharetta, GA (just north of Atlanta) I can send pictures if you'd like. $2,100 firm. 73, Mack *W4AX* ___ 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/ ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150
Re: [Flexradio] LOST ATU FACILITY
Chris: Let me see if I can triage your issue: 1. Go to /SETUP/HARDWARE and see if the hardware list shows an ATU present 2. If not, while in /SETUP, try resetting your radio to FACTORY DEFAULTS. This will reset everything and close PowerSDR. Cycle power on the radio then start PowerSDR up again. If these things fail, I would ask you go to http://helpdesk.flexradio.comand open a HELPDESK ticket. Thanks and good luck, 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM, chris g7ogx claninw...@hotmail.co.ukwrote: Hello flexers, Can someone help me please? For some unknown reason i have lost the ATU button on my display and from the drop down menu. I am using a Flex 5000, Windows 7 and PoerSDR v2.6.4. Thanks for any help. Chris Inwood G7OGX ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Any recommendations on a good foot switch?
The Heil FS-2 is actually pretty cool. It has a 2-stage switch that allows you to key your amplifier just before keying up the radio. Unkey is the same in reverse. We stock them if you are interested. Check out the online store. For dirt-simple bullet-proof foot-stompin'. I use a momentary guitar pedal I picked up at the local music store. Good luck! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM, Bruce Rattray ratt...@accesscomm.cawrote: If you can find the old Dictaphone machines, they have really good foot switches for this purpose. I used several of them to do a transmit foot switch function at no cost. You just have to put the proper wiring on the end. 73 Bruce ve5rc -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD/W6 Sent: October 21, 2013 6:09 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Any recommendations on a good foot switch? I modified a $11 power tool foot switch from Harbor Freight Tools. It was quick and works great! Harbor Freight Tools power tool foot switch ($11 with 25% discount coupon) modified for use as a foot operated push to talk switch with the FlexRadio. Photo journal at https://picasaweb.google.com/114032640816757126398/10FootSwitch See message 52055 on this reflector http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio@flex-radio.biz/msg52055.html ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 3000 T/R relay question...
Tim: The relays used in the FLE-Series radios are designed for extremely long life. 20 Million cycles is the norm. That's the standard CW word PARIS 1,428,571 times! They may be a bit noisy but the relays are very reliable! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Tim Lemmon tlem...@gmail.com wrote: Hey everyone. This has probably been discussed before, but I don't remember. When operating a 3000 at a fairly fast rate on CW, lately I've set the delay down to zero for darned close full QSK. Wearing a headset of course, so I don't hear the relay(s), but they're clickin' and a clackin' pretty fast inside the blue box. Am I setting myself up for a premature relay failure operating the 3000 like this? Lately when trying to work a DX station (like C82DX), I really need to be full break-in to be effective. Don't want to send the box to Austin down the road for new relays. Tim, WK4U ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Community for the rest of us?
Evening folks: I apologize that it feels like nobody is watching the email reflectors. As you can imagine, we've been pretty busy in Customer Support and that has caused us to be temporarily less responsive in some areas. As Ed posted, our plan has always been to roll the Flex Community out initially in support of the FLEX-6000 then transition the rest of the FLEX-Series radios as soon as we can. We're feeling pretty good with the FLEX-6000 Community and we are now starting our planning stage for phase II. We'll be sure to make some noise on all frequencies when we formally turn up Community support for the rest of our hardware and software products. In the meantime, we're all going to do our best to be more responsive to you on the existing reflectors. The Flex Reflectors are monitored by hundreds of experienced Flexers so the answer is probably out there waiting for your question. If you don't get the answer you need in a timely manner, please use one of these methods for now: 1. FlexRadio Helpdesk - http://helpdesk.flexradio.com 2. FlexRadio Support Email - supp...@flexradio.com 3. Flex Telephone Support U.S. Number (512) 535-4713 then press 2 for support. 4. If all else fails, drop me a note to g...@flexradio.com. I may not know the answer but I'll do my best to get your query to the right person. Thanks for your patience with us while we continue to upgrade our support tools for you. 73, Greg - K5GJ VP Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com wrote: I think that they are pretty busy on the 6000 side but will pop in if things get too loud! HI HI I am here to help if I can. 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal LLC On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Gedas w8...@mchsi.com wrote: Sad but true. Gedas, W8BYA Gallery at http://w8bya.com Light travels faster than sound This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. - Original Message - From: Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com To: FlexRadio reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Community for the rest of us? The reflector seems to be largely ignored by FlexRadio these days unfortunately. On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM, Ed Haskell haskell...@gmail.com wrote: As I recall, when the community tool was announced it was said that it would be for the entire FRS product set, and that the 6000 series would be the first supported. The implementation of support for the other products is a bigger job because a number of large and dissimilar data bases will have to be migrated to the new tool. Ed, W1PN Ed Haskell Sent from Galaxy Note3 On Oct 18, 2013 2:48 PM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote: Flex has set up a community for the 6000 series of radios that replaces the mail list and forum. I wonder if we 5000, 3000, and 1500 users will ever get the same thing? I allows for user moderation to some extent. You can't get that with mail lists. It would be a big improvement and help stop the spread of some myths about certain rigs and products I think. Steven -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/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/ http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Apply appropriate technology. Use what works without prejudice. Steven L Hess ARS KC6KGE DM05gd22 openSUSE Linux 12.3 KDE Known as FlameBait and The Sock Puppet of Doom. __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/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/ 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 http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http
[Flexradio] 5000a
5000a with tuner $2100 all updates , backup radio salting for a 6500 . Kg2ra@ hotmail .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] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000 (Roger Cole)
George: We use Bose Companion Series bookshelf speakers for the K5FRS shack and for all our hamfests. Never had an issue. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 1:39 AM, on4...@telenet.be wrote: I like to listen to music while in the shack working on my computer hence I bought Pioneer S-DJ05 powered studio monitors which have the advantage of having 4 switchable inputs. Although not cheap (nor are the Genelecs proposed earlier) they are not prone to RFI at all and really provide a clean, crisp audio representation. ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates?
Hi Geep and the Flexer crowd: This topic is near and dear to me so I'd like to answer this one on behalf of FlexRadio. This is the official What's going to happen? statement I published to the FLEX-6000 Pre-order customers about 6 weeks ago: *My FLEX-6000: What to Expect Regarding Your Order * by Greg Jurrens, K5GJ - VP, Sales and Marketing As we run flat out for the finish line, we are going to be pretty tied up with all the details of getting your radio from our door to yours. You know we love to hear from you but the number of Where is my radio?, Where am I in line? and When am I going to get mine? calls is really picking up. In the coming weeks, our concern is that we'll get overloaded with calls. Therefore I thought it might help to describe the process we will use to process your order and prepare for shipment. But first I want to assure you we understand the importance of where you are in line. For everyone that ordered a Limited Edition radio, your spot in the queue was set by the time and date of your first order entry. If you ordered at 12:01am on the Friday of Dayton last year then you will have a very low Limited Edition sequence number. If you later added a GPSDO or handles to your order, you still get to keep your early sequence number even though you might have a higher invoice number. If you've been selected to be part of the expanded Beta program, your Limited Edition number will still reflect where you are in the sequence. The order completion process will go like this: About 7 to 14 days before we ship your radio, we will contact you by telephone to confirm your shipping address, add any last minute accessories, and capture your payment information. For those paying by credit card, we will do what is called an AUTHORIZE on your credit card for your outstanding balance while you are on the line with us. Please don't panic if we get a 'bounce' from your credit card provider. Because the charge will be done electronically and the value of the transaction is higher than normal, many of your banks will initially challenge the charge. Most often, it's a daily charge limit on online purchases that you may or may not be aware of. If this happens to you (and it will happen often...), we will simply ask you to contact your provider using the number on the back of your credit card and let them know this is a valid charge from FlexRadio Systems. Most processors will even see the charge attempt on your account. Just let them know the charge is legitimate, then let us know, and we will re-run the card. Please don't be embarrassed or upset with your card provider or us. As painful as this seems, we've come to accept it as a fact of our online lives and they are looking out for our financial safety. As a reminder, when you placed your order, we let you know that if we can't reach you after 5 business days, we'll hold your sequence number in the queue but move that radio on to the next person in line for shipping. Since you are receiving this FlexInsider, we know your email address works. If we can't reach you by phone, we will also drop you an email note to let you know we are trying to complete your order. That's when we DO need to have you call us at 512-535-4713 and press 1 for SALES to finish things up. Please bear with us in Sales and Shipping as we prepare for production ramp up of the FLEX-6000. We'll do our best to be responsive to your needs. We only ask for a bit of restraint in calling to just check on your order. In return we will do our best to process your order quickly and get your long awaited radio to you. Thanks. So... where are we? As I'm sure you've heard, we're now shipping radios daily and doing everything we can to ramp up the volume. We're doubling our tester capability (the current bottleneck) and working hard to increase all levels of throughput. The work we are doing now will improve our schedules and this one reason it doesn't make sense for us to make public delivery date promises. For those of you with a FLEX-6000 on order, you are already receiving weekly updates. We'll do our best to keep you informed on our throughput progress. (If you have a radio on order and are NOT getting the weekly Insider update, please drop us a note to sa...@flexradio.com and we will update your email address.) Thanks for your patience. Everyone at FlexRadio Systems is completely focused on getting your new FLEX-6000 to you as quickly as possible. 73, Greg - K5GJ On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 1:03 PM, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote: You see something of the same marketing tactic used by YazComWood when they run a big splash in QST and at the foot of the page, in tiny type, it says that FCC has not yet signed off and the product is not currently for sale. The advantage they have in that situation is that they can blame the delays on Uncle Charlie. On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com wrote
Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more
I was told that the 6000 GUI will in fact have a waterfall. I would not have made the purchase if it didn't. I use the waterfall, or panafall, much more than just the spectrum display. 73 Greg On 5/20/13, John Kramer jkra...@iafrica.com wrote: My issue is not with the support that I might get with my Flex-5000, and it is not related to the availability of a case. I think a lot of you are missing the point here. What is a big concern is - where to from here ?. I want to look at the next rig I will be buying, and there is nothing that runs on PowerSDR that is an upgrade for me. Currently, the top of the line Flex radio that runs on PowerSDR is the Flex-3000. I already have one of those, but I am wanting to upgrade from my Flex-5000…..and I don't want to move over to a signature radio that runs on SmartSDR. I was recently demonstrated the 6000 series radio with SmartSDR at the Orlando Hamcation in February, and I left the demo feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Quite frankly, I prefer PowerSDR, with all the buttons and adjustments on the display…..not to mention the beautiful waterfall display. Having used a waterfall for the past 2 years with PowerSDR, I cannot move to anything that does not have it. The information that you can get off a waterfall display with 45 second history cannot be overstated. I don't want to look at a display, that only shows rows upon rows of slices - that I would never use….and nothing else. I also don't want to have to push a second function key, and scroll down a list to select basic things like mode, drive, volume, mic gain etc etc . These should be right on the display, as is the case with PowerSDR I am not the only one that is concerned about this - I have received a number of emails from fellow Flexers, that have either moved away from Flex, or that are planning to move away, due to there being nothing to replace the Flex-5000 with, that runs on PowerSDR. So, where to from here ? Right now, I am looking at upgrading to a Kenwood TS-990S. Others have indicated moving to ANAN/Apache, or Elecraft with LP-Pan and PowerSDR. Please understand, we are loyal Flexers, and would have continued buying Flex - if there was an upgrade to the Flex-5000 available….but we have no upgrade path where we can remain with PowerSDR, and so we are looking at other options. However, I will keep my Flex-5000, it remains a good rig, and it runs on the best software currently available to SDR radio's. But, my next radio to experiment with, will be a TS-990S, as I have no other options at Flex. 73 John, ZS5J On 21 May 2013, at 4:45 AM, amfone amfone20...@yahoo.com wrote: What I'm saying is, if a good deal of people are upset perhaps in time they may forget or let it simmer down slowly. However for some they will equate the demise of the 5000, Flex and Dayton which comes up every year to remind them of their anger. Just bad timing, do not tack such an announcement to such an eventful period and annual period for ham radio, that is my point. From: Burt k1...@yahoo.com To: 'amfone' amfone20...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz; K9DURRay k9...@rnacs.com Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 5000 no more Did they have the decision over the way we found out by announcing it days AFTER they removed it from the web site? No class, no professionalism. --- On Mon, 5/20/13, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote: Tim, Unfortunately Flex had no control over the timing of the decision. It was forced upon them by the actions of a supplier. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of amfone Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:57 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 5000 no more Terrible place and timing for Flex to announce the demise of the 5000. For those who are upset by the announcement, Dayton comes every year and the bad taste will linger, rightly or wrongly, a real bad fall on your facebusiness decision. Tim WB8UHZ ___ ___ 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
[Flexradio] FLEX-5000A End of Manufacturing Announcement
Dear FlexRadio Systems customers: ** The FLEX-5000A began production in 2007 as our flagship Software Defined Radio product. It has been highly successful and its chart-topping performance is enjoyed daily by thousands of customers around the world. Recently, we've been faced with procurement challenges related to subsystems and components used in the FLEX-5000 product that would force a product redesign. These challenges plus the dramatic customer shift from the FLEX-5000 to the FLEX-6500 for new purchases make it economically unfeasible to continue manufacturing the FLEX-5000. Here are the important points: - We will continue to support and service the FLEX-5000A in our US, Canadian, and EU Service depots for many years to come just as we’ve done with all FlexRadio products. - We will continue to enhance and support PowerSDR™ as we have done for the past 10 years. Four new releases of PowerSDR have been delivered in the last 12 months and more enhancements are in development now. - We will continue to sell the RX2 second receiver and the ATU autotuner upgrades for the FLEX-5000 as long as there is a meaningful demand for the products. We sincerely appreciate our loyal FlexRadio customers and it was great to see so many of you this weekend at Dayton Hamvention 2013. We thank you for your support and understanding as we make this necessary product transition. ** 73, Greg - K5GJ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] 6700 GPSDO output
Looking for info on the GPSDO output on the back of the 6700. I assume the GPSDO will be able to be used with an external device in addition to the 6700 at the same time. What is the output level from the rear panel connector? Thanks Greg ___ 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] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Active Receive Antennas with Flex 6700
I would connect it to the radio through an RF limiter like the ones formerly sold by ICE and now sold by Array Solutionsjust to be safe. http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm BTWIf anyone is interested, I have one of the Clifton Labs versions available (without the stinger) for only $50. I had two of them phased with the DXE NCC-1 but now I have the Hi-Z 4SQ array. I still use one of the Clifton Labs antennas but the other one is just sitting here. http://cliftonlaboratories.com/z1501_active_antenna.htm 73 Greg On 4/23/13, Rick McClelland, AA5S aa5s.r...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have any thoughts at to whether active receive antennas such as DX Engineering's Active Antenna Phasing Systems AAPS3-1P ( http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-aaps3-1p) or Pixel Technologies' Shortwave Magnetic Loop Antenna RF Pro-1B ( http://www.pixelsatradio.com/product/shortwave-magnetic-loop-antenna/) will perform well with the Flex 6700? I'm curious based on recent comments posted here regarding the 6700's very low noise performance receiver. These comments make me wonder if the the preamps included with these antennas would decrease system performance when used with this receiver. ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. ___ 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] Fwd: [FlexEdge] Active Receive Antennas with Flex 6700
That's what I am using here Neal4SQ of the Hi-4+ amplifiers with 24ft verticals spaced at 60ft/sidethat's all I could fit. On 4/23/13, Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com wrote: I have ordered one of the Hi-Z single verticals with their premium preamp and voltage injector to see how it works. The vertical is abt 23' so its not very large. We have a 9 array 160m receiving array at NR4M that performs like buttah (as Barbra Streisand would say). It might be a tad weak in the 30-6m region but it cannot be any weakter than my Steppir! 73 Neal Campbell Owner Abroham Neal LLC Work:+1 540 645 5394 Mobile: +1 540 645 8171 On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Rick McClelland, AA5S aa5s.r...@gmail.comwrote: Greg, I agree one should be careful not to overload the receiver while transmitting on a nearby antenna but my question is whether the preamp on these antennas are either unnecessary or degrade system performance when discerning low level signals with the 6700's receiver. On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: I would connect it to the radio through an RF limiter like the ones formerly sold by ICE and now sold by Array Solutionsjust to be safe. http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm BTWIf anyone is interested, I have one of the Clifton Labs versions available (without the stinger) for only $50. I had two of them phased with the DXE NCC-1 but now I have the Hi-Z 4SQ array. I still use one of the Clifton Labs antennas but the other one is just sitting here. http://cliftonlaboratories.com/z1501_active_antenna.htm 73 Greg On 4/23/13, Rick McClelland, AA5S aa5s.r...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have any thoughts at to whether active receive antennas such as DX Engineering's Active Antenna Phasing Systems AAPS3-1P ( http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-aaps3-1p) or Pixel Technologies' Shortwave Magnetic Loop Antenna RF Pro-1B ( http://www.pixelsatradio.com/product/shortwave-magnetic-loop-antenna/) will perform well with the Flex 6700? I'm curious based on recent comments posted here regarding the 6700's very low noise performance receiver. These comments make me wonder if the the preamps included with these antennas would decrease system performance when used with this receiver. ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. ___ 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/ -- Rick McClelland, AA5S Fort Collins, CO ___ 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] Legacy Radios?
I don't think their use of the word legacy is meant in the context of obsolete, even though that is one of the definitions. I believe it is meant that they are the predecessor of their latest technology. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor: (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/legacy) 73 Greg On 4/17/13, Mike mi...@m0aws.co.uk wrote: Legacy? Since when did my Flex3000 become a Legacy radio? I do hope that isn't the case as it was a serious investment to move from box radios to Flex SDR, Radio and PC £2000! (Around US$3000!!) and I've only had it a couple of years or so ... I will be extremely disappointed if it is now a Legacy product. Mike. M0AWS http://www.m0aws.co.uk On 17/04/13 18:00, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Message: 11 Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:42:59 -0400 From: TM tm.st...@verizon.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Re V2.6.4 Message-ID: 000501ce3aeb$5da17130$18e45390$@st...@verizon.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Tim: Someone may already have said the same, but I for one am greatly impressed that Flex Radio has voluntarily released an update for their legacy radios during a time that they are also struggling to get a major, new, company-future defining product shipped out the door. That says a lot about the company and its people to me. Thank you! 73, Tom K1FR ___ 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] Dynamic Range
Is the difference in third order dynamic range between the F5K and the 6700 really just one dB? The flex homepage says 99dB for the 5K and 100dB for the 6000. 73 Greg ___ 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] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable. 73 Greg On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ___ 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] [FlexEdge] Flex 6500 Power Connector
Tnx Bill. I have the power pole crimpers. On Mar 5, 2013 7:12 PM, Bill Dau, N9OE n...@comcast.net wrote: Greg and Dave, 14AWG? Isn't this going to be a 100W rig? Don't most 100W rigs draw 20-25 amps on peaks? Won't the wire heat up due to the resistance? I would consider 10 AWG. It will fit the 30A PowerPoles snug but it works great. Another thing, don't try to use the cheap crimpers, they cannot crimp the connection good enough. Either buy the purpose built type or solder them on(be sure to keep the flux off the contacts too). This will insure you have a good, low resistance connection between your PSU and your new Flex Rig. Here's a website to calculate the voltage drop of the wire (remember, you have to count the length of the positive and the negative path). http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm Another thing, be careful of some of the 10AWG wire being sold on EBay, Amazon and some other websites, it's more like 11 AWG. 73 from, Bill Dau, N9OE -Original Message- From: Flexedge [mailto:flexedge-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Greg Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 4:51 PM To: David Kjellquist Cc: flexe...@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [FlexEdge] Flex 6500 Power Connector Dave I would think it would come with an appropriate power cable. But if you need to I will be glad to make 1 for you if you send me some wire. 73 Greg On Mar 5, 2013 2:07 PM, David Kjellquist d...@kjellquist.com wrote: Flex 6500 Power connector question? I already have an Astron power supply with continuous 25 amp capability but i haven't used Powerpole connectors before. What do I need for mating the a Flex 6500? Dave, WB5NHL __**_ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexedge_**flex-radio.bi zhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. ___ 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] 6000 questions
Tim, I sent this out over the weekend addressed to Steve but have not seen any replies. If you have the time can you address these questions? Thanks. Steve, If I have two slices open on the same pan adapter on the same band are there any issues to the second slice when transmitting on the first one? Inter mod? Full duplex? What about if a second pan adapter is open connected to the second scu? Will external bandpass filters be needed to prevent intermod on the second scu? Are slices on different pan adapters but on the same scu full duplex for SO2R or is full duplex only possible when using two SCUs? Do all the panadapters have a waterfall and a panafall display option? Thanks! 73 Greg ___ 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] 6000 at Orlando?
Jerry: Not sure where the rumors got started but here's the scoop: FlexRadio Systems will be in attendance for all the major Hamfests this year including our 7th consecutive Orlando Hamcation February 8-10, 2013. We will be showing and demonstrating the entire line of FlexRadio products including the new FLEX-6000 Signature Series radios with our SmartSDR Software. Please check our website at www.flexradio.com for the latest Hamfest calendar. Hope to see everyone in Orlando! 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 11:29 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.netwrote: I also will be at Orlando and would like to see my new radio. Will the 6000 be there? Will it be working? If not, please explain. Jerry W4UK At 03:42 PM 1/19/2013, Steve Senft wrote: I'm trying to decide if it is worth my effort and expense to go to the Orlando Hamcation. Will a (at least partially operational) 6000 series unit will be there? 73s - Steve KG4LJB __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Using wireless headset with PSDR
I connected a Plantronics Audio 995 wireless headset to the computer running PSDR. I found it was necessary to turn VAC1 on for them to work. But it only seems to work on one channel. If I turn on Multi Rx the second channel is not heard. I tried checking the box for Stereo Output on the VAC1 Audio screen but then I got an error box saying wrong number of channels. Does the VAC configuration need to be changed for this to work? Thanks. 73-Greg AB7R ___ 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] fan noise on a 3000
The Thermaltake ISGC Fan 8 is even a bit better... 18.2 dba at 24.4 CFM 73 Greg On 12/31/2012 12:49 PM, Ray percival wrote: Been there, done that... The Silenx are only 8CFM, the original fans are 23CFM (Cubic Feet per Min). These will not cool the finals enough and may damage the rig. Get yourself a set of ThermalTake Duramax 6 fans. These have a higher output than the original fans but less than half the noise (7db less noise). Duramax Fans can move 30.3CFM of air at noise level 32dBA See link: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1190 http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1190ID=2062 ID=2062 The original fans can move 23.39 CFM of air but at a Noise Level of 38.65dBA See link: http://www.newpowersupply.com/top_motor_df126010bh_60x10mm_5300rpm_dc_12v_0_ Regards, Ray EI3GD ___ 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] The Flex Insider
Ditto Ernest's remarks. I did wonder what setting is different between the hi-res snapshot and the video with regard to the noise floor. In the pic the floor is almost smooth as described in the text but the video shows a much more active NF. Is this simply due to different averaging settings? Really looking forward to getting this marvel in the shack. 73 and HNY Greg On Dec 28, 2012 9:24 PM, Ernest Garcia w...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you Gerald for keeping us abreast of the current work on the Signature Series radio. And at the same time thanking Tim for his detail explanation on the working of the radio hook-up. But saving the best for last; the First Look (at least for me!) video demonstration was fantastic and all worth the wait. Best regards to you and all the staff. Ernest - W4EG ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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] FlexRadio Closed for Christmas
Merry Christmas from FlexRadio Systems: Just a quick reminder that the FlexRadio Systems Sales, Support, and Service Offices will be closed on Monday December 24, and Tuesday December 25 so our team can be home with our families. We'll be back in the office on Wednesday December 26, 2012 to support all your FlexRadio needs. Happy Holidays and 73! Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Logging programs
Since Logic started charging an annual fee for updates EVERYONE I know who was using it (including me) has since switched to DXLabs and have been completely satisfied. In addition to being free, DXL has myriad functions not found in Logic. 73 Greg AB7R On 12/6/12, John Swink jms...@wowway.com wrote: The recent discussion about logging programs got me thinking about computer logging again. Many years ago I used LOGic 4 for logging contacts but quit using it since I operated from two fixed locations and mobile and had a computer at only one fixed location. I now have a computer that I can use at all locations and am considering computer logging again. LOGic is now at version 9. Has anyone had any experience using LOGic with PowerSDR and what is your experience with it? I need a logging program for general contacts, contesting, awards tracking (HF/VUHF) and LOTW with tracking from each location I operate from. I have been unable to locate anything on the internet that compares the features, versatility and ease of use of other logging programs that are currently available. Does anyone know if such a comparison exists or the pros and cons of the existing logging software? Thanks for your assistance. 7, John N8WNA ___ 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 500 sort of lock up and contest findings
One thing that we really need, is a quick button to switch to a beverage antenna and back. Using the Antenna tab and flipping from ANT1 to RX1 is not practical in a contest situation. That is a great idea for both PSDR and the new 6xxx GUI. I cannot imagine it would be too difficult to do and also assign a keyboard shortcut. 73 Greg On 11/19/12, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.net wrote: I took the plunge and used the 5000 for Sweepstakes and for the most port (99%) of the time is was perfect! As we were a multi station (VA3SK/ONN) I was able to show a few others why this radio is so good. Notching out some splatter from the Slow Scan TV guys was one great example (someone should tell them that they don't own the frequency, but lets not go there please :) ). Not having the AGC pump was another as was TX Audio bandwidth. On 3 occasions, the receive audio died and I was using the headphone jack on the radio. I could see the radio was active as PSDR was not frozen. When the RX audio died, so did TX as PTT did nothing (front panel PTT). It took a reboot of the 5000 and stopping and starting PSDR to bring it back. It was good that this was on a SP exercise. We ran on all bands from 160M to 10M at 1200PEP and an ACOM 1000 and this only happened 3 times Sunday morning. I suspect it might have been RF, but it is heard to tell. The 80M V is about 200 ft away with the apex at 120 ft and we use common mode chokes on just about everything. One thing that we really need, is a quick button to switch to a beverage antenna and back. Using the Antenna tab and flipping from ANT1 to RX1 is not practical in a contest situation. It would be better if this could be coded into the Knob (or a Hercules). I might have to go to an external switch like the DX Engineering RX1 and not use the RX1 port on the radio. For a RUN station, you really can't take focus away from your logging software. Tim, is this a request that has been made in the past? Mike va3mw ___ 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] Lots of lightly used Flex Radios for sale.
I guess as with all advancements in technology only time and the market will tell. I guess it is a good sign that we are all not still using FT-101Es or TS-530s. Some folks are and I would be they won't be interested an new rigs. 73 Greg On 8/23/12, George Works wor...@hughes.net wrote: Patrick, you are no doubt right on all points. There are still 50 year-old computers, like the IBM 1620, around in museums and I suppose they still work. The real issue is, will the early adopters who bought the Flex 6000 series still be happy with 50 year old technology, or will they have long since replaced it with a series of shiny new radios that have breathtakingly better performance, and fit in a shirt pocket? George On 23-Aug-12 11:17, Patrick Greenlee wrote: -- Won't the RohS solder fail in Flex before 50 years? Availability of Win7... Firewire... etc. Obsolescence, scarcity, worry worry etc. I bought a Samsung clone of a PC XT with switchable clock speeds of 4 and 8 MHz with an 80386 CPU around 1987 after donating my Tandy 6000 Unix based multi-user 'puter to the Starvation Army. Somewhere in the early 90's I gave it to a friend complete with user friendly data base in the guise of an on-screen Rolodex (HP software, really nifty) OK, flash forward to present day... He still has the computer, it still works fine, it is his daily user, and it his only computer. He has all the word processor, data base, and other productivity software he needs. He is NOT a New Shiny Ball kinda guy. He is not anti-tech having been the Pres and CEO of a HoverCraft design and manufacturing company. He also knows how to use a brace and bit, hand planes, and hand saws. Some of us will be able to operate our Flex 5000 (and other models) long after the naysayers are pushing up daisys. Old tech isn't bad tech if it meets the requirements. I didn't give up swimming because I'm not up there with the most recent incarnation of Mark Spitz or give up running because Prince Harry and Usain Bolt are both faster than me. I swim well enough and run fast enough for my purposes and suggest that the Flex 5000 will meet the requirements for a lot of us for decades. 73 Patrick AF5CK ___ 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] Flex3K
Flex3K SOLD Thanks Bob . ___ 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 5000A for sale
*ATU and RX2 installed. *Engineering Change Order ECMAN-1031 installed (upgraded filters reduces 160m and 80m transmit spurs) *Non smoking, pet free household *Original box *PCIe firewire card with TI chipset included. *Firewire cable *Service Manual Upgrading to a 6700 this winter and don't need multiple high end radios (and girlfriend wants a ring, so what choice do I have here?) Lots of business travel between now and long after I hope to have the new radio, so now seems like time to let it go. Asking $3350. Ill cover shipping to continental 48 states, insured. I will entertain offers, but be reasonable. Delivery available to Boxboro Hamfest later this month and save on shipping fees. Greg, N2GZ/1 ___ 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
Flex 3K for sale $1,300 . radio#03142 . will take PAY-PAL you pay shipping handling . with all box’s and cable’s . quick start manual CD . ___ 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] Flex3K
for sale Flex3K at kg...@hotmail.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] New radios
I asked the question already and the answer was yes. 73 Greg On Jul 18, 2012 6:42 PM, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote: Probably already been answered and I missed it. But, is the plan for the Flex Control to work with Smart SDR? 73 Wayne K4ELO ___ 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] LAST Last Call for VU5K
FLEX-5000 Owners: I'd like to post a quick LAST Last Call for the VU5K upgrade since the deadline is 6/14/12. Several folks requested upgrades by replying to my original post so I want to make sure I didn't miss anyone's email. If you requested the VU5K upgrade, you should have an INVOICE NUMBER that looks like: AB-1234. If you don't have an invoice number, then I don't have you on the list. Please contact sales at 512-535-4713 then press 1 and we'll take care of you. Thanks for your understanding. 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] VU5K End of Production Notice
FLEX-5000 Owners:
We regret to announce that we've had to make the difficult decision to end
production of the VU5K VHF/UHF Module for the FLEX-5000. This decision was
driven by continued component (un)availability making deliveries
unreliable. One of the component families in the module has gone obsolete
and there isn't a viable replacement for our design.
We've convinced the component manufacturer to support us with parts for a
last time buy so we would like to offer the same Last Call notice to
our valued FLEX-5000 customers. The lead time for the modules will be
10-12 weeks so we will work hard to minimize your downtime.
If you would like to add the VU5K module to your FLEX-5000, please contact
us before June 14 so we can get you on the list. You can order online or
call sales at 512-535-4713. The price is $1397.00 plus return shipping. Once
we get everything ready, our service team will coordinate with you for an
RMA to ship your radio in for the upgrade.
We apologize for the short notice on this announcement. Unfortunately it
just isn't feasible for us to continue producing the VU5K module. Rest
assured we will maintain plenty of repair components to service your VU5K
and your FLEX-5000 for years to come.
Thanks for your understanding and continued support of FlexRadio Systems.
73,
Greg
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Re: [Flexradio] Differences between the 5K 6K ?
That is very interesting and not mentioned at all in the brochure. It would be awesome to be able to create a slice for each CW band segment and output that in some way to skimmer for multiple band decoding similar to the QS1R. Or maybe Alex would be willing to work on an interface to connect skimmer server via IP to the 6700/6500 to decode based on the limits setup by the Skimmer server software. If that were possible I could sell my QS1R :) On 5/24/12, Robert McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote: In the 6700, there are 8 slice receivers but each of those will be capable of supporting multiple sub RX as in PSDR. We have not decided how many software receivers to run on the DaVinci per slice and if we did, how you might use them. Right now, I want one per slice to be perfect. Bob On May 24, 2012 11:44 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net wrote: OOPS! I just re-read the PDF brochure: Slice Receivers allow you to simultaneously visually and audibly monitor multiple frequencies within the same band or multiple bands . Looks like we will have audio to use. Multiple means at least 2, and maybe 4/8. I don't see the hardware connection points, so maybe we will have audio streaming over the ethernet to the PC client. My error. Jerry W4UK At 10:10 AM 5/24/2012, Jerry Flanders wrote: At 09:51 AM 5/24/2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM, W1JCW w1...@hotmail.com wrote: wanted to know what significant gains there would be... John, a significant gain is that the new design can receive several slices of spectrum at once. In other words, you can run a number of the lightweight display/control windows at the same time, each pointing to different frequency slices. They can be on different bands, modes, etc. We know that reception as panadaptor views of those 4-8 slices are planned, but we don't know if we will have audio from 4-8 receivers available for use in some worthwhile way. Might be disappointing to assume that ordinary functions will all be available in an extraordinary radio, then find they are not. Jerry W4UK __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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] (no subject)
Can some one tell me where will the 6K plug into the pc ? Will it be USB or Ethernet ? I have wireless network called the Clear . Can I run the 6K out of the pc Ethernet port ? 73 Mel . ___ 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] 6500 to 6700
Will there be upgrades for 65K to 67K , ? What will the rack handles cost ? Can I get all my upgrades from the USB ? Will I be able to link my Cubase Audio for SSB HiFI Audio threw software ,or go to the balanced line ? In the days of the 1K I could go threw the software in SDR no wire’s or VAC . Hay will I be able to Analyze signal with the spectroscope maybe copy and put in a file or video file ? 73 Mel ___ 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] Back from Dayton - Please bear with us...
Hey Flexer folks: Well... That was SOME Dayton! We're all finally getting back to Austin and trying to dig out. The response to our new FLEX-6000 Signature Series announcement and FLEX-Series Dayton Specials has been overwhelming so we are a bit behind on email, voicemail, and even order entries. Please bear with us as we catch up. We're a few folks down right now so we're working hard to catch up and provide you with the service you expect. The most important priorities are shipping new FLEX-Series radios to excited owners and getting service radios back into the hands of our Flexers. Matt is head deep in new FLEX-6000 pre-orders so don't worry: You'll get a confirmation email when your order is entered into the system. We took very careful notes regarding order date and time so you early birds really will be early in the queue! Thanks again for your amazing response to this year's Dayton and for your patience. Gerald described it best today:It's like a DX pileup... We're on the Island working Q's as fast as we can and we're only through the First Call District. Bear with us. We'll get there! 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] flexcontrol nimm band map
I like to use this to speed things along. You can program the keys to do anything N1MM can do via short cuts and the knob will control the freq when in SP and it controls the RIT when in RUN mode. http://www.piengineering.com/xkeys/xkedit.php 73 Greg On 5/22/12, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote: Art, I also use N1MM for contest logging with the FlexControl. Yes, you want both a mouse the FlexControl. As you know, N1MM keeps wanting to grab the focus. That advantage of the FlexControl is that it always talks to PowerSDR regardless of where the focus is. I highly recommend it. Program the FlexControl buttons for you most-used PowerSDR operations, use the mouse for N1MM operations. You statement about needing a mouse to use the band map features in N1MM is not strictly accurate. There are keyboard shortcuts in N1MM that perform most of the same functions available with a mouse. For example: Ctrl+Down Arrow - Get next spot higher in frequency. Ctrl+Up Arrow - Get next spot lower in frequency. Ctrl+Alt+Down Arrow - Get next spot higher in frequency that is a multiplier. Ctrl+Alt+Up Arrow - Get next spot lower in frequency that is a multiplier. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Is the 6700 full duplex
Will the new radios be full duplex to accommodate so2r? Will there be easy shortcuts to manage audio routing to any of the audio outputs (spkr, either side of the phones or both and if i have 6 panadapters showing how does one select which two are providing the audio? Thanks Greg ___ 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] Digital modes
I noticed in the specs it does not list DIGU or DIGL as used with the other Flex rigs...but it lists RTTY. Looking on the back of the radio I don't see an input for RTTY. Is it on the ACCY connector or is it going to be done by a VSP? What then is used for PSK, SSTV and other digital modes? Are we back to using USB/LSB and manually making sure CMP is off? Thanks! 73 Greg ___ 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] 6000 Series SOFTWARE Questions
If at some point I change my computers to Mac or Linux will there be a version of smartsdr to work with or will it only be a windows app? Greg On May 19, 2012 1:34 PM, Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com wrote: See my comments below Tim Ellison On 5/19/2012 4:26 PM, Bill Tracey wrote: Some follow up questions At 02:52 PM 5/19/2012, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: 3. Did I read that the audio is kept in the radio on the first release? Yes So the demodulation is done in the radio, not in SmartSDR? If this is the case, things like filters, notches and noise blankers are also done in the radio not in the application? SmartSDR runs in the radio. The light weight GUI client is called SmartSDR-Win and it is a separate piece of software. So demodulation is on the radio, not the PC? Yes What language is SmartSDR-Win implemented .. C# or something that's more amenable to non Windows platforms? C# / VS2010 for the Windows client. Other clients will probably use what is best for that particular OS. What data goes to the PC ... power data for panadapter displays, or full bandwidth (~300khz?) IQ samples (at what bit depth) from the slices? Depends on the process. Some of it is still being worked out to optimize bandwidth requirements depending on local (fast links) or remote (slow links) connectivity. Is there an OS running on the ARM processor in the radio? Yes. A Linux kernel. Regards, Bill (kd5tfd) __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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] 6000 Series SOFTWARE Questions
Thanks all. Sometimes I think about changing my shack computer to a Mac mini. :-) On May 19, 2012 8:13 PM, Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com wrote: The client / radio architecture allows for different light weight clients running under different operating systems. At this point we have only committed to SmartSDR-Win. -Tim --- Sent from my mobile phone On May 19, 2012, at 11:02 PM, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: If at some point I change my computers to Mac or Linux will there be a version of smartsdr to work with or will it only be a windows app? Greg On May 19, 2012 1:34 PM, Tim Ellison t.m.ellison...@gmail.com wrote: See my comments below Tim Ellison On 5/19/2012 4:26 PM, Bill Tracey wrote: Some follow up questions At 02:52 PM 5/19/2012, Tim Ellison, W4TME wrote: 3. Did I read that the audio is kept in the radio on the first release? Yes So the demodulation is done in the radio, not in SmartSDR? If this is the case, things like filters, notches and noise blankers are also done in the radio not in the application? SmartSDR runs in the radio. The light weight GUI client is called SmartSDR-Win and it is a separate piece of software. So demodulation is on the radio, not the PC? Yes What language is SmartSDR-Win implemented .. C# or something that's more amenable to non Windows platforms? C# / VS2010 for the Windows client. Other clients will probably use what is best for that particular OS. What data goes to the PC ... power data for panadapter displays, or full bandwidth (~300khz?) IQ samples (at what bit depth) from the slices? Depends on the process. Some of it is still being worked out to optimize bandwidth requirements depending on local (fast links) or remote (slow links) connectivity. Is there an OS running on the ARM processor in the radio? Yes. A Linux kernel. Regards, Bill (kd5tfd) __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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] Some 6700 questions
Order is placed but I was thinking about some setup issues and wondering if anyone here has any details. 1. I believe the audio in/out is processed over the network, correct? 2. How much router setup is involved or is it done automatically? Is the setup similar to the remoteRig process? 3. With all the IO on the radio, how is CW keying accomplished if I want to use a key at the control location? Do I need something like a K1EL USB keyer that connects to the SDR software? 4. How is TX audio handled at the control location? Does it use the soundcard mic input and pass that over the network to the radio? 5. Is the a provision to work with VAC for CW Skimmer or do you think Skimmer will (eventually) talk directly to the 6700 as it does the QS1R to be able to decode multiple bands at a time? 6. Software updates - Not too fond of this but I can understand it I guess. BUT I am concerned that I may have to pay for updates to get basic advertised functions that are not implemented yet at the time of initial shipping...such as remote over the internet (not just the LAN). IMO any subscription for updates should commence AFTER all the functionality is implemented and working correctlyTHEN you can pay for new features and updates. 7. CAT compatability with loggers...is this going to use the same FLEX 5K protocol or something totally different where software authors are going to have to add another radio script? Thanks! 73 Greg AB7R ___ 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] Some 6700 questions
I forgotI did not see this mentioned although it does talk about SO2R..is this full duplex so I can monitor one of the other receivers while transmitting on a different freq/band? Is there any kind of band decoding output functionality like BCD data to control antenna switching/amplifiers? Or will this be left to an LPT port working with DDUTil as it is with the 5K? Tnx Greg On 5/18/12, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: Order is placed but I was thinking about some setup issues and wondering if anyone here has any details. 1. I believe the audio in/out is processed over the network, correct? 2. How much router setup is involved or is it done automatically? Is the setup similar to the remoteRig process? 3. With all the IO on the radio, how is CW keying accomplished if I want to use a key at the control location? Do I need something like a K1EL USB keyer that connects to the SDR software? 4. How is TX audio handled at the control location? Does it use the soundcard mic input and pass that over the network to the radio? 5. Is the a provision to work with VAC for CW Skimmer or do you think Skimmer will (eventually) talk directly to the 6700 as it does the QS1R to be able to decode multiple bands at a time? 6. Software updates - Not too fond of this but I can understand it I guess. BUT I am concerned that I may have to pay for updates to get basic advertised functions that are not implemented yet at the time of initial shipping...such as remote over the internet (not just the LAN). IMO any subscription for updates should commence AFTER all the functionality is implemented and working correctlyTHEN you can pay for new features and updates. 7. CAT compatability with loggers...is this going to use the same FLEX 5K protocol or something totally different where software authors are going to have to add another radio script? Thanks! 73 Greg AB7R ___ 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] Some 6700 questions
Good point on the software Ed. I guess I would just be a little more comfortable with the option of addtional year updates to commence after the software provides the basic advertised featuresmainly the internet connectivity outside the LAN. Although I doubt it will take a year for that feature to become available :) Definitely looking forward to this new rig. Tnx and 73 Greg On 5/18/12, Ed Haskell haskell...@gmail.com wrote: Greg, Those all all good questions. As for 6. Software Updates, since all is speculation at this point I think it useful to remember who we are dealing with. In my experience Gerald, K5SDR, feels that fairness trumps business. In my own case he did the right thing at the cost of hundreds of dollars and as far as I could tell never even considered doing anything other than what was right. I believe he will apply that principle to ensure that whatever changes are made to software distribution are fair and reasonable for loyal customers. One thing to remember is that the whole thing about obsolescence of computers is largely nonsense. Does the computer you bought still do what you bought it for? If so it is not obsolete, anymore than last year's car is obsolete. If Flex stopped development of PowerSDR today the 5000a, et al, would still be remarkable rigs. Also, PowerSDR is open source and can continue to be upgraded by the community in the same manner that characterizes Linux. Another thing is that the software for the 6000 series is NOT PowerSDR but a new software product, SmartSDR (there is no mention of open source) with a new support philosophy. This separation of software families is a sensible way to address some of the economic realities of handling the costs of software development and support. Ed Haskell W1PN On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: I forgotI did not see this mentioned although it does talk about SO2R..is this full duplex so I can monitor one of the other receivers while transmitting on a different freq/band? Is there any kind of band decoding output functionality like BCD data to control antenna switching/amplifiers? Or will this be left to an LPT port working with DDUTil as it is with the 5K? Tnx Greg On 5/18/12, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: Order is placed but I was thinking about some setup issues and wondering if anyone here has any details. 1. I believe the audio in/out is processed over the network, correct? 2. How much router setup is involved or is it done automatically? Is the setup similar to the remoteRig process? 3. With all the IO on the radio, how is CW keying accomplished if I want to use a key at the control location? Do I need something like a K1EL USB keyer that connects to the SDR software? 4. How is TX audio handled at the control location? Does it use the soundcard mic input and pass that over the network to the radio? 5. Is the a provision to work with VAC for CW Skimmer or do you think Skimmer will (eventually) talk directly to the 6700 as it does the QS1R to be able to decode multiple bands at a time? 6. Software updates - Not too fond of this but I can understand it I guess. BUT I am concerned that I may have to pay for updates to get basic advertised functions that are not implemented yet at the time of initial shipping...such as remote over the internet (not just the LAN). IMO any subscription for updates should commence AFTER all the functionality is implemented and working correctlyTHEN you can pay for new features and updates. 7. CAT compatability with loggers...is this going to use the same FLEX 5K protocol or something totally different where software authors are going to have to add another radio script? Thanks! 73 Greg AB7R ___ 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] [DDUtil] DDutil for Flex-6700/6500?
I wonder of the Ethernet shack LAN devices will be compatable? http://www.hamation.com/ On May 18, 2012 4:44 PM, Steve Nance sna...@charter.net wrote: ___ 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] Game changer - my wish
So the new software has built-in skimmer capability to decode 7 bands of CW, RTTY and/or PSK and push the call signs to the appropriate spot on the viewable waterfall/spectrum and telnet ability to push the spots to your logging program. :) On 5/17/12, Gerald Youngblood ger...@flex-radio.com wrote: Hi Jack, Imagine complex things made simple... 73, Gerald, K5SDR Sent from my iPad On May 17, 2012, at 1:01 PM, Jack Haverty j...@3kitty.org wrote: You can see where that DX station is today by using one of the other GUI programs as your main screen, instead of PowerSDR. For example, N1MM, HamRadioDeluxe, and others allow you to display one or more bandmaps which show station callsigns and other information. Instead of the panadaptor display, you look at, click on, and otherwise interact with the bandmaps.Presumably you won't intentionally transmit on top of that rare DX - even if you can't hear him yourself. I'd like to see the PowerSDR panadapter/panafall display integrated with bandmaps/cluster feed types of displays, so you can see all of the information about what is going on, and has been going on recently, over the swath of band that the radio is covering. None of the hype about the imminent Game Changer seems to imply any advancement in the User Interface. If so, that will be disappointing. We'll know soon I guess. 73, /Jack de K3FIV On May 17, 2012 3:25 AM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: The feature t hat I would like to see is a rig that knows it is tuned to a DX station and prevents the op from tuning up on top of the DX. Or maybe having PSDR flash LID! LID! in big letters when the op trys to do this. And if he trys to tuneup for over a minute the rig will go into a forced shut down and will not turn on for an hour. Now that would be a big game changer to me. Zack N8FNR ___ 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] Dayton Banquet - Last Call!
Dayton bound flexers: Time to run through your Dayton Hamvention checklist one last time: 1. Backpack to carry goodies around in - CHECK! 2. Comfortable walking shoes - DOUBLE CHECK! 3. Saturday night FlexRadio Banquet tickets purchased - check OH WAIT It's time to check the box for the banquet. The response has been great this year and we need to submit a final headcount to the caterer tomorrow for the banquet so we need to hear from you today! Here's the details: WHERE: Dayton Grand Hotel, 11 S. Ludlow Street. in Downtown. (NOTE: FREE PARKING AT THE HOTEL THIS YEAR) WHEN: Saturday night - 6PM to 10PM. Registration starts at 6:00PM, Cash Bar opens at 6:30PM. Dinner at 7:00PM, Festivities start at 7:45PM WHAT: - An evening of camaraderie and SDR education with fellow FlexRadio owners. - An opportunity to converse with FlexRadio employees about the LATEST in FlexRadio Systems product offerings - A tasty Italian Buffet. - COOL DOOR PRIZES: Hats, FlexControls, and a FLEX-1500!!! WHO: YOU! and over a hundred of your closest FlexRadio friends... So... if you haven't checked the box for the banquet, click here for a great time! http://cart.flexradio.com/Dayton-Banquet-Dinner_c_13.html See you at the Dayton Hamvention! 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Game Changer Ahead!
GAME CHANGER AHEAD! For those of you attending Dayton Hamvention this year, we invite you to visit our booth (312-314 323-325) for the latest in FlexRadio Systems products. Also, don't forget to register for the FlexRadio Systems Banquet to be held Saturday, May 19th as we still have a few tickets available. Additional details on the banquet are available on our website at www.flexradio.com . For those of you not attending Hamvention this year, we encourage you to watch our website daily to learn more about THE GAME CHANGER. (Be sure to hit REFRESH on your browser.) Full details will be unveiled Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hamvention and on the web at www.flexradio.com. As always, we appreciate your business. Best 73, Greg Jurrens – K5GJ VP, Sales Marketing g...@flexradio.com “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] tickets
Larry: Your invoice will get you in... Plus we have the list with us. Looking forward to Dayton 2012. See you there. 73, Greg On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:08 AM, Larry Otto w...@embarqmail.com wrote: Hello - Should I be looking for tickets for the banquet, or will the invoice be enough to get me in the door? 73 W8LO Larry ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com 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.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Stupid Question???
Mike: I'm assuming you have a FLEX-5000A-RX2 configuration. If so, there will be an ESC at the top of the main display. This is short for Enhanced Signal Clarity(tm) our tradename for the functionality since it's really beyond diversity. If you have any issues, don't hesitate to start a trouble ticket at helpdesk.flexradio.com 73, Greg - K5GJ On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Michael freem...@rogers.com wrote: How to I get coming up the GUI for diversity reception. I must be blind. Thanks. Mike ___ 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/ -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] FlexRadio Offices Closed Friday 4/6/12
FlexRadio Systems US Offices will be closed Friday April 6, 2012 in observance of Good Friday. Please contact us Monday 4/9/12 for your FlexRadio needs! 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] Looking for an alternative input method for PowerSDR
Hey Flex Folks: I have a customer that is trying to get his close friend into amateur radio. This individual has MS and no longer has dexterity with his hands. He can speak and see so the hamming part is easy It's the radio tuning that's a challenge. If you have any experience with voice or eye-tracker control of ham radio, I'd love to hear from you. This doesn't need to be with a FLEX-Series radio although I think PowerSDR would be a great visual tool for this person. The key challenge is to get him active on the bands. Please contact me OFF-LIST at g...@flexradio.com . I'll then hook you up with the Ham that's working to get a new ham on the air! Thanks and 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX
I bet Flex has or, or plans to do, some market research to determine if it is viable to develop an upgrade, accessory, or new product that is capable of 600m. I imagine being first-to-market with a radio that can cover the new band could be good for business. Greg, N2GZ/1 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jerry Flanders Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:59 PM To: Jeff Singer; 'Ken Alexander'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The new 472-479 kHz band - REAL DX At 11:41 AM 2/19/2012, Jeff Singer wrote: Ken, I was likewise surprised by your statement about successfully using the Flex-1500 to receive 600 meter ham beacons. I've read Flex discussion boards for several years. To the very limited degree that users comment on the lowfer receive performance of Flex radios, posts have always suggested the 3000 and 5000 are worthless below the BCB (and perhaps not great even on the AM BCB). I wonder what's so different about the 1500 in that regard. Flex has similar frequency coverage specs for all radios, but mentions that additional preselectors or filters are required below 1.8 MHz, even for the 1500. I remember reading that the 5000 has a superior set of filters, so it may appear deader below 1.8 MHz than the other radios. http://www.flexradio.com/Products.aspx?topic=SDR_Feature_Matrix#notes Seems to me this is an opportunity for a third party kitter/manufacturer to supply an outboard preamp+filter product. Jerry W4UK ___ 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] FlexRadio HQ Telephone outage today
FlexRadio Family: I wanted to let you know that our office experienced significant telephone outages during the day today. If you called and didn't reach us, we apologize! Please try us again in the morning. 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] FlexRadio US Offices Closed until Tuesday 1/3/12
Happy New Year from FlexRadio Systems! We will be closed Monday 1/2/12 so our team can be with their families for the New Years holiday. We'll be back in the office on Tuesday 1/3/12 ready to go for the new year! 73, Greg -- Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: 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] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters
Flexers: Please be assured that FlexRadio is very much aware of the latest FCC Report and Order 11-171 regarding the changes and updates to the 60m band. The changes have been logged into our software planning system and will be acted upon as soon as possible. Note that the actual change does not occur until 30 days AFTER the publication of the new allocation in the Federal Register. See below: V. ORDERING CLAUSES 52. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i), 301, 302(a), 303(c), 303(f), 303(g), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 301, 302a(a) 303(c), 303(f), 303(g), and 303(r), this Report and Order IS ADOPTED and Parts 2 and 97 of the Commission’s Rules ARE AMENDED as set forth in Appendix B, effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Have a great Thanksgiving weekend. 73, Greg Greg Jurrens - K5GJ VP, Sales and Marketing FlexRadio Systems 4616 W Howard Lane Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 T: 512-535-4713 x203 E: g...@flexradio.com SKYPE: WD0ACD “Tune in Excitement” ™ PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems Web: www.flexradio.com On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Brian n...@comcast.net wrote: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1118/FCC-11-171A1.pdf Guess we will need new programming software for the frequency change, and perhaps a change for PSK Brian N5BA ___ 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/
