Re: [Flexradio] F3K acting up
Hi Dave, I am not sure what to tell you. I had this issue twice. The first time was when the loop antenna had one lead disconnect from the balun. Once the antenna was fixed it went back to normal. The Second was after my cat decided to play around behind the desk. I found that RF got into the Firewire cable after she had relocated the Firewire cable on top of the RG-213 to wall antenna port cable. Even with the toroids on the Firewire, 10 watts was not liked by the Firewire System. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dave Gomberg Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:51 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] F3K acting up I have a Flex 3000 with PSDR 2.7.2 that has been running generally fine until this PM. When I went to tune, no power out was shown. I rebooted XP Pro SP3 and one tune effort worked a bit, but subsequent efforts showed no power out again. I took power off the F3K and the PC, then powered all back on, symptom continued. When I ATU or Tune, the SWR sweeps down the full range of the meter, then starts back again at the high end. Something is screwed up, but I have no idea what. What should I do now? -- Dave Gomberg, San Francisco NE5EE Programming since 1961 All addresses, phones, etc. at http://www.wcf.com/ham/info.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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7050 - Release Date: 01/31/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3684/7050 - Release Date: 01/31/14 ___ 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] post-I Internal tuner of Flex-3000
Hi Matthew, I use several different loops with my Flex-Radio 3000. First is a 160 Meter - 558 Foot horizontal loop, feed with 450 ohm ladder line and 4:1 Balun 6 foot into the shack. It tunes 160 through 6 meters with the Flex-3000 tuner. Second is a 80 Meter - 287 Foot vertical Delta loop feed at the top apex with 4:1 Balun to 100ft coax run. It tunes 80 through 6 meters with the Flex-3000 tuner. Third is a Cubex Quad - two elements on 40 30 Meters and 4 Elements on 20,17,15,12,10. All of these are tuned and I bypass the internal Flex-3000 tuner. Last is a Cubex 6/2 Quad. It is tuned for 6 meters. I bypass the Flex-3000 internal antenna tuner. One note that I read in the ARRL antenna hand book was to make loops for multiband use a little long (for the lower edges of the band). The formula I used was Length in feet = 1005/Frequency in MHz. They are all cut to the bottom edge of the band. The Quads are set for the middle on the bands, as each is tuned for that band only and not for multi band use. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of hmattc...@juno.com Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 3:59 PM To: dwmu...@gmail.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] post-I Internal tuner of Flex-3000 Dave, Thanks for the article. Is anyone using a closed loop that will tune on the Flex from 80-10 meters? The length of my antenna and ladder line length may not be cut properly. I am using a closed loop of 262ft fed with ladder line into a 4:1 balun and into a short piece of RG213 into the shack window. Is there any antenna that will tune 80-10 meters thru the 3000 There may not be such an antenna? Thanks for anyone,s assistance. Matthew-KJ4TN ___ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3658/6989 - Release Date: 01/09/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3658/6989 - Release Date: 01/09/14 ___ 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] Imagine digital starting at the antenna connector...
This look right up your alley Bob, Now what was that 2 + 2 = 65536 No No I forgot to initialize the variables it is 2 to the 16th power equals 4 antenna ports :-) Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bob McGwier Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:22 AM To: Gerald Youngblood Cc: FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Imagine digital starting at the antenna connector... Ha ha. The kimono opens slowly. On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Gerald Youngblood ger...@flex-radio.comwrote: ...and a bit of arithmetic. Imagine with us May 18th. GAME CHANGER AHEAD 73, Gerald, K5SDR President and CEO FlexRadio Systems ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5000 - Release Date: 05/15/12 ___ 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] Imagine digital starting at the antenna connector...
Yes Brian, But if I am going to have that then I WANT it all. Direct D:A at 1500 watts to the antenna with go spectral purity and ability to transmit on multiple frequencies at the same time. Since the receiver lets me hear and decode multiple frequencies at the same time, why not have multiple transmit :-) Of course this does mean new software that couples directly to the operator, so thoughts can be used to handle the multiple streams at once. The ears, eyes, voice, and fingers, are just too slow as interfaces to handle that much information simultaneously. But then I said I WANT it all ;-) Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:46 AM To: Drax Felton Cc: FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Imagine digital starting at the antenna connector... On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 7:07 AM, Drax Felton draxfel...@gmail.com wrote: So how does a lack of base band conversion improve upon what the flex 5000 already does? Drax, you need to understand how a direct sampling receiver works. In essence, it uses an analog-to-digital converter connected directly to the antenna. (In reality there is buffering, matching, and filtering to keep unwanted signals out of the A:D but the basic concept is the same.) The other part of the secret is called decimation, which allows you to trade bandwidth for dynamic range. So the receiver can go from being a wide-band, see-everything-from-1.8MHz-to-54MHz, radio, to a narrow-band radio with world-class dynamic-range and IP3 numbers at the flip of a software switch. (BTW, it does still need a good front-end filter.) So, yes, a direct-sampling radio would be a game-changer (in my not-so-humble opinion). -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ 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/ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2176 / Virus Database: 2425/5000 - Release Date: 05/15/12 ___ 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] Question about multiple OS of the same kind....
You press F8 at boot up and Select the one you wish to boot. I do this quit often on my work computers for development. As long as the Drives are the same size licensing does not become an issue. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Tondee Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 3:41 PM To: Brian Lloyd Cc: FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Question about multiple OS of the same kind Would I get some type of boot selection screen at startup? I think I did before when I had different OS's installed but it's been long ago and I don't recall for sure. I guess I can try it and see. All it will cost is the time to do so. Michael On 12/4/2011 5:30 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Michael Tondee mat...@netcommander.com mailto:mat...@netcommander.com wrote: This one may be a little out there, it's a thought I've had several times but have never asked about. I don't suppose it's possible to do two installs of the same OS, each on separate hard drives? I think I did this once with different versions of Windows but never with the same one. I have two hard drives in my PC, each 500GB and one is basically just sitting there. I always had plans to put a system image on it but never have. All the talk that comes up every once in awhile about creating a lean mean stripped down machine strictly for Flex and ham radio use has caused the following what if... What if I installed my Windows 7 operating system on both drives and was able to select between which drive booted the PC? Then I could keep all my daily use , life with the PC stuff on one drive and all my ham stuff on the other. Follow me? It would be like having two PC's in one box if it's even possible. I don't want to get in to a discussion of license agreements and how Microthief might look at it, I just want to know if it's even a feasible idea at this point. No reason why it shouldn't work. And since it is the same hardware, no need for 2nd license. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com mailto:br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ 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] Priorities, was RE: New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters
ON Soap Box Come on Guys, Let's give then boys at Flex a little time and credit. The notice came out on Friday and has not been published in the Federal register. We have to wait 30 Days from the time it is published in the Federal register before we can even use the frequencies and modes. I am sure within that time, FlexRadio will address the issue. We need to give them some time to do it, as not everything happens overnight. We used have patience, respect, and kindness in the amateur radio community. I would like to see this return. /OFF Soap Box 73 Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Burt Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:29 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz; Mark Lunday Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Priorities, was RE: New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters There is certainly no stress in contesting Why has Flex been silent on software updates for 60m? - SNIP -- ___ 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] Priorities, was RE: New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters
Hi Burt, Flexradio stated before they would not make any further forward looking statements, after the problems they had with the Flex PowerSDR release and the Flex 1500 release. We cannot expect any statements until they are ready to release the update. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: Burt [mailto:k1...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:43 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz; n...@fuller.net Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Priorities, was RE: New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters You are missing my point, of course I do not expect a release date before the rules go into effect. They have said not even if they will EVER do anything at all. Not even we are looking at it. Whatever they do will be better than Icom, Yaseu, Kenwood etc Think how lucky we are that our radios can be changed Burt --- On Tue, 11/22/11, Jim fuller - N7VR n...@fuller.net wrote: ON Soap Box Come on Guys, Let's give then boys at Flex a little time and credit. The notice came out on Friday and has not been published in the Federal register. We have to wait 30 Days from the time it is published in the Federal register before we can even use the frequencies and modes. I am sure within that time, FlexRadio will address the issue. We need to give them some time to do it, as not everything happens overnight. We used have patience, respect, and kindness in the amateur radio community. I would like to see this return. /OFF Soap Box 73 Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Burt Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:29 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz; Mark Lunday Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Priorities, was RE: New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters There is certainly no stress in contesting Why has Flex been silent on software updates for 60m? - SNIP -- ___ 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] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters
Hi Rick, No. We have to wait thirty days from when it is published in the Federal Register, not 30 days from when the FCC issued the Report and Order. While the FCC issued the Report Order on the 16th of November, it has not been published in the Federal register. The Federal register can be found at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=FR Please do not jump the gun, as it may not be fun. 73 Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Rick Tharrington Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 6:56 AM To: 'Flex-Radio E-Mail Reflector' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters Importance: High Is this true we have to wait until 30 days from 11-16-2011 to operate digital modes on 60 meters? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tom Peterson Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:05 AM To: Drax Felton Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters A.change is afoot! Still, phone only until 30 days after the change is published in the Federal Register. Sounds like a few folks are jumping the gun and liable to get a Christmas card from the FCC. Sent from my Batcomputer On Nov 19, 2011, at 10:53 PM, Drax Felton draxfel...@gmail.com wrote: QRV on 5.3465 USB. JT65HF. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:31 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1118/FCC-11-1 71A1.pdf Guess we will need new programming software for the frequency change, and perhaps a change for PSK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] A safe way to connect to a receive only antenna?
Hi Gary, I would use something like a DOW-KEY Transmit-receive relay. Connect the receive only antenna to the receive side and the transmit antenna to the transmit side. The antenna connection on the Dow-Key to the output of the Flex-3000. Use the TX-OUT to key the DOW-Key Relay. My personal choice would be one like: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dow-Key-Relay-12-VDC-Coil-TR-Extra-Contacts-Nice-/22 0875136188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item336d2f1cbc I hope this helps. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Warner Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:21 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] A safe way to connect to a receive only antenna? To all, I have a Flex 3000, and I want to connect a receive only antenna to the radio. Is there some foolproof way to connect the receive only antenna such that I do not accidentally transmit to it? I know that I can connect the two antennas to different ports on my manual tuner, but I am concerned that sooner or later I will forget to move the selector switch from listen to transmit and fry the receive antenna. Gary WG1I ___ 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] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down
Hi Mark, I use the following to make sure I have full power control of the remote station or computer. http://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.html Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Lunday Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:47 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Remote operation of Flex, remote control and emergency shut down I thought I saw this on the forums, but cannot find it What are folks doing for Flex emergency shutdown of the rig when I am not at the station site. I want to be able to turn off my rig if some other incident occurs (key down after certain amount of time) Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.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] Wide Screen Monitors
Hi Joe, There have been some studies about running a monitor at 60 Hz under florescent lights. The flicker of the florescent lights is not synced with the 60Hz in the monitor. This has been known to cause stress on the eyes and brain. An often used suggestion is to change the refresh rate on the monitor to another refresh rate. This usually relieves the issues. A popular rate for most of the widescreens is 59 Hz, as this has been reported to relieve the issue, also. This is typically a United States issue as we run a 60Hz power grid. The rate is a function of the display adapter and the Monitor matchup. I would check out your computer monitor card and see what it will support on sizes and refresh rates. The order the monitor you wish appropriately. You may find you are limited in the refresh rates the widescreen monitors can handle. Jim Fuller Computer-Technical Consulting Service N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Joe Word Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:54 PM To: si...@hb9drv.ch Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Wide Screen Monitors Simon, I have had this problem with monitor refresh rate for many years. Have used many different PC/monitor combos in many different work and home environments and going above 60 Hz always fixes the issue. I think my eyes/brain see the flicker at 60 Hz, but don't see it at 70Hz and above. Joe N9VX On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 2:47 PM, Simon HB9DRV si...@hb9drv.ch wrote: A general comment: I'm using a 30 2560 x 1600 monitor - the HP zr30W and it is outstanding and great for tired eyes. Note: it requires a dual DVI video card. I wonder whether your motion sickness is due to a 'beating' between your 60Hz mains and the 60Hz refresh rate on the computer? Suggestions: 1) You're getting 60Hz from the mains into the monitor cables via induction? 2) Try switching off the lights? 3) Try some chunky ferrite cores on the monitor cable? Simon Brown, HB9DRV, http://sdr-radio.com (Sent from my computer as I had pigeon pie for lunch) -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex- radio.biz] On Behalf Of Joe Word I have not purchased a monitor yet, just want to make a good decision. All but one of the square LCD monitors I have used would go to 70 - 75Hz, but not much experience with the wide screen models. ___ 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] Initializing Port Audio - thanks to Flex Radio!
Hi Mike, One other note. If you are using Remote Desktop to connect with, be sure to set your sound to play on the remote computer. If it is not then PowerSDR attempts to connect your local computer rather than the FlexDriver. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Michael Walker Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 4:17 PM To: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Initializing Port Audio - thanks to Flex Radio! All Just a note for those who trip over this on PSDR. My 3000 was running fine, then one day, it stopped at Initializing Port Audio - 4 seconds. (Uninstalling, rebooting and reinstalling didn't help - We did that, oh, about 10 times). You don't even get to the point where it asks you to run in demo mode. I've been busy for the last month, so I wasn't too worried about it when it started to happen about a month ago. Now, I know I had this before, but I thought I got it to go away with a database reset. Here is how it breaks down: At that point, it seems that PSDR is trying to connect to the sound device. So, make sure the Flex Audio drivers are not your default device. (That wasn't the problem with me). However, I noticed that I could not get into the Sound Devices control panel at all (this was the clue). Reboot. Nope, still can't bring up the Sound Control panel. Digging into Device Manager, and looking at the audio devices, there was 1 audio device that I didn't really need. (I even killed Skype as we thought that that could have contributed nope). Long story short. The Audio device on the web cam was locking up PSDR during startup. When I unplugged the Web Cam and rebooted, the problem went away and PSDR started right up. So, again, Many thanks to the Flex Team - Dudley who was front and center. It is great to see a company like this were they all share the same passion for their product. Mike VA3MW p.s. Anyone want to buy a web cam? :) -- This email was Anti Virus checked by Astaro Security Gateway. http://www.astaro.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Flex Service!
Hi All, On 3/24/2010 I posted a notice about what I thought might be an issue regarding Low output power. Tim recommended I contact support and copied Dudley of Flex-radio support. Before I had a chance to email support, Dudley replied that the procedure I used in determining there was an issue was correct. He recommended running a diagnostic process to help verify and determine the issue. Following the instructions in Dudley's E-Mail, we determined that Q4 was not operating within specifications. Dudley had an RMA setup for return. At this point I am impressed, as most companies would have had you send it in without any proof of a problem nor any idea of what was happening. Flex-Radio had both of these bases covered. I get the RMA and attached form to fill out. I like they what to know who the radio belongs to. It gave me an understanding that they intended to protect my investment. I returned the radio assuming that they would get to it similar to the dealings I have had in the past with Kenwood and Yaesu. With Kenwood and Yaesu, I send it in it gets in queue and 4 to 6 weeks later I am contacted about the issue, repair, and return. Well, I am sorry to report my preconceived understanding were incorrect. Instead, I received a notification it had been received. Then came an invoice on Monday 04/05/2010 that indicated it have been repair under warranty and was headed back to me. I received a call last night from UPS indicating that it would be delivered today and needed a signature. (Another indication Flex-Radio takes my investment seriously.) Today, 04/08/2010 I have received it. I have checked it out and it works great. What I learned from this is that Flex-Radio considers the customer as important. They make sure to understand the issue. They protect the equipment. They place recourses to efficiently repair and return the unit. They care enough to make sure it is not lost in shipping and signed for. I was first licensed in 1964. I have had to return a few units for repair, some under warranty and some not. This is the best service I have seen. Flex-radio cares enough to support their product. Tim, Dudley and the rest of the Flex staff Thank You! Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Low Output
Hi All, I have the following: Flex-3000 FlexDriver: 3.5.0.7171 Firmware: 1.2.5.6 PowerSDR: 1.18.5 Operating System: Win 7 64 Bit. Last night the FlexDriver dropped. I shut down PowerSDR. I then powered off the Flex-3000. When returning to air. The FWD PWR indicated about 10 to 15 Watts on SSB With the Drive setting at 100. I switched to the dummy load and had the same problem. I reset the database and the same result. Frequency is 7.268.5KHz. Mic Gain Verified at 15 CODR at 5. Mic is a Yaesu MH-31. Tested all Bands Same Results. I decided to use tune to see the results, as previously I have been able to tune into the dummy load at 100 watts. Max power indicated out was 19 Watts. Cross checked with a external Watt Meter verifies output readings. As I still had PowerSDR 1.18.3 on the computer, I tried it with the same results. Database reset did not make any difference. I think there may be an issue. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex in contesting
I have been looking at this from a bit different point of view. As Neal mentioned Flex 3000's, I will share the thinking. I am considering two Flex 3000s each run by a computer on a network. I can use a KVM switch to handle the keyboard, mouse and maybe mic (using Video Ports) switching. Each computer/Flex 3000 system would run it's own version of N1MM and use the database interlinking to share the contacts, in the same as a multi transmitter station setup. Because each Radio would have it's own screen, amp, antenna, I could work separate bands for multiplier gathering. However, I also think the Flex 5000 with and RX2 would work easier. Just have not looked everything over far enough. The thing that would allow this to work is that N1MM can synchronize data between multiple computers. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:43 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex in contesting I have put in a lot of mental hours and more than a few emails on this topic over the past 2 years, for 2 reasons. I think the Flex radios could be the premier contest radio on the market with just a bit of work and I also think our general ham community would benefit from the changes (plus it would increase sales which means Flex will remain healthy and produce that 128 module rig I have been hoping for! In reality, I think 2x3000s are the premier config. We would need to fandangle PowerSDR, build on the 5000 implementation logic so it could run dual panadapters from two 3000s instead of 1 dual-rx 5000. Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.abrohamnealsoftware.com (540) 242 0911 Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com wrote: The amp can be triggered by any one of three (3) keying ports. Unfortunately, they at triggered by TX only, regardless of what VFO is transmitting. Although that seems to be an easy software enhancement to do what you are asking for. -Tim -Original Message- From: Rudy Bakalov [mailto:r_baka...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:21 PM To: Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex in contesting Option #2 seems perfect! Can each RX trigger a different amp? One step closer to nirvana :-) Rudy N2WQ --Original Message-- From: Tim Ellison To: Rudy Bakalov To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Flex in contesting Sent: Dec 7, 2009 8:12 PM I simply want RX1 to TX on ANT1 on all bands and RX2 to TX on ANT2 on all bands. This you can't do. I simply want RX1 to TX on ANT2 or ANT3 on all bands and RX2 to TX on ANT1 on all bands. This you can do. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Rudy Bakalov Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 7:39 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex in contesting OK, very quickly it became clear than I don't need a pair of F5Ks, but just one with the second receiver installed. This is great! No need to spend twice as much With respect to the TX antenna selection, selection per band will not work for me as I am designing my station in such a way that both radios can access all antennas at any time, as long as as the antenna is not currently in use by the other radio. So coax 1 can have any band from 160 to 10 m and so does coax 2. I simply want RX1 to TX on ANT1 on all bands and RX2 to TX on ANT2 on all bands. I also want RX1 to trigger amplifier 1 and RX2 to trigger amplifier 2. It's all about the software; can this be done by changing the PowerSDR code? Could this work? 73 Rudy N2WQ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to telli...@itsco.com Sent via BlackBerry by ATT ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message
Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converter Question
Hi Carl and all, rant We are an HP Partner. We have been notified that any 32 Bit machines will be Special Order and have an added cost. It appears the industry has decided to move on to the 64 Bit platform. The nice thing is they will build and test the machine with windows 7 so most hardware problems are resolved. Business Class machines sold by Partners are normally ready for daily operations. I wish the industry was just a bit more open about these major moves. The software vendors are left behind and last to respond. Even though Windows 7 allows operation by a 32Bit program, there are always a few issues with expected items that are not cross supported. The add on devices are also a problem. One customer has a 3.5 Floppy/USB drive he has been using for the last year. We put in a new machine and bingo the drive does not work. BTW, he did not mention to anyone he was using it during the upgrade survey. It did not occur to him that it would not just plug in a work. Several other customers have reported issues with the Serial/USB dongles. This appear to be another area that is slowly resolving itself. /rant At least one thing I am finding, the Flex Radio stuff appears to work and be solid. Chalk one up for the boys at Flex. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org MTAPRS NET Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Carl N9GC Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:11 AM To: Tim Ellison; Neal Campbell; Bill Jourdain Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converter Question Just had my five year old HP Pavilion (single core 2.2 GHz) Win XP Home media center desktop croak. Took two months to die. Looking for another computer. Virtually all the dual or four core computers available come with Win Vista 64 bit or now Win 7 64 bit. I got mine from Microcenter - Gateway DX4300-09 6 Gb RAM, 320 Gb hard drive, Win Vista 64 bit. $350.00. 64 bit is difficult if not impossible to avoid with anything but single core processors. Best Buy and others of that ilk would have been worse. Still loading things but much smoother, faster, etc. No major issues yet except for mourning the loss of some old DOS-based programs I liked. Will work on PowerSDR transition when Deep Impact arrives. Carl N9GC - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com; Bill Jourdain ab...@ab4bj.com Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converter Question Because the PC hardware OEMs are shoving it down our collective throats to accelerate the acceptance of 64-bit Windows operating systems. (sell more chips, sell more operating systems, sell more software, sell more...) Remember the days when we were dragged kicking an screaming from 16-bit to 32-bit Windows? It su*ked then and it su*ks now. Déjà vu. Resistance is futile. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:07 PM To: Bill Jourdain Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] USB to Serial Converter Question Why is it everyone is going Win7 x64? I mean, I know the technical reasons that would drive somone to go to the 64 bit OS but it seems highly unlikely that there is such a demand for 4.6+ GB of memory for their pc operation? People are just buying twice the pan for their bucks but nevermind! Bill, sri to be dumping on your email, it wasn't you that was directed at, I have just been thru 3 days of trying to figure out why DXBase works on 50% of win7 x64 systems and am a bit crispy about it! Anyway, I looked at FTDI's website (who makes the chip that drives probably 90+% appears to have their base driver signed and ready for win7 x64. A 90+lot of companies will add to the base driver which turns it into a new driver which likely will not be signed nor necessarily work so caveat emptor but I think the chances of getting a USB-Serial adapter are not that bad! Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.dxbase.com www.abrohamnealsoftware.com www.sdrsystems.com (540) 242 0911 Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23 On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Bill Jourdain ab...@ab4bj.com wrote: Thanks. This looks like a great device. Unfortunately, it appears that it is not compatible with a 64 bit Vista or Win7 system as it does not have a 64 bit driver available. 73, Bill AB4BJ http
Re: [Flexradio] What external antenna tuners are folks using with Flex radio?
Hi Mark, I use several tuners. I have a Flex-3000. At the home QTH I use a Nye/Viking for the 160/80 loop. I use the internal tuner to touch up the band edges of the Quad for 40/30. Mobile I have a screw driver antenna with matching network. So normally, no tuner needed. Now the fun part is the portable operation. I have an MP-1 that works, but normally I find I can put up a wire antenna. I use a homebrew PI network matcher that is same and limited to about 100 watts. I, also, use a LDG Z-ll tuner, as it will do a 15 to 1 match. The Z-11 is limited to 50 Watts. This keeps the RF feed back down, along with the use a portable 4:1 Balun. Operating in many locations, as I travel, I am always challenged with new antenna installations and designs. It is my hope that in the future, the Flex-3000 could be outfitted with a 10:1 tuner. Jim Fuller N7VR -- http://www.n7vr.org International TCP/IP Gateways Robot Operator -- http://www.ampr-gateways.org montana.aprs2.net Server Operator -- http://www.mtaprs.net CWOP-2 -- http://www.wxqa.com IRLP Node 3398 - http://irlp.fuller.net Original ARECC contributor -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Lunday Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:58 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz; flexra...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Flexradio] What external antenna tuners are folks using with Flex radio? Just wondering, looking for recommendation. Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG Hillsborough, NC - FM06kb mailto:wd4...@arrl.net wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.net http://wd4elg.net http://wd4elg.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to n...@fuller.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
