Re: [Flexradio] VU module pricing
Robert-I think you will find the V/U modules were on *sale* for about a year now - longer than the original plan. The recent increase is probably due to restoring the modules to their normal retail price point.Any new product is commonly introduced with incentive pricing. Joe Roth, D.B.A Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 11:01:08 -0800 From: kb6...@yahoo.com To: telli...@itsco.com CC: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VU module Tim, yes I stand corrected, it is not a transverter, but a 200 dollar increase in cost only a few months after release of the VU module. Thank you for your timely response 73 On Tue Feb 8th, 2011 1:34 PM EST Tim Ellison wrote: At 60 watts on V and U, it isn't a transverter. Having a ~100 dB dynamic RX on V and U with a ultra-low NF, yes, the price is worth it if you are a V/U/microwave enthusiast . If you want to talk on repeaters, then there are better suited and priced options other than a F5K+V/U As far as the software not being finished for the V/U, yes, that can be a deterrent for those wanting to do FM. It rocks on SSB and non-FM digital modes right now. BTW, the F5K +U/U is about the same price as what is estimated for the IC-9100 if it ever gets FCC approved. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Robert Costa Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:17 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VU module As I have a no option 5k, I eventually want to add all of the options; which almost doubles the cost of the base model. I do want the VU option, but considering what I have read with no 2 modules from Flex's vendor being the same, the module having to be aligned in your radio to meet spurious emission standards and lastly a power supply mod has to done to the 5K to install the module. All this in addition to powersdr not presently working well on fm or PL tones; one has to seriously consider the upgrade. I personally was taken back by the cost of the module, but now the price has gone up 200 bucks. 1300 for the transverter? Huh, did I miss something here? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] 2m FM RX sub-tone
Listening to 2m FM repeaters is a pain in this area as most use CTCSS on the output. The Flex does an excellent job of providing full audio fidelity. The sub-tone from the repeater is disturbingly noticeable. I tried using the EQ but it makes a negligible difference. Is there a was to notch out audio below 300 Hz on FM? Joe ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Fast turn-around for VU5K installation
?Same here! And I had the 2nd RX and ATU done as well. Super fast. Got it back today - Merry Christmas! Joe WC4R -Original Message- From: Alan NV8A Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 8:29 AM To: flexe...@flex-radio.biz ; FlexRadio Reflector Subject: [Flexradio] Fast turn-around for VU5K installation I am happy to report that my 5K on it way back to me just 8 days after Flex received it for the installation of the VHF/UHF module. 73 and wishing all a joyous Christmas Alan N ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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-1500 external equipment sequencing issue...
John- Are you referring to a bug in the PSDR software? Is it the official released version (where a phone call is the best path)? Or a software beta version (where the other 'edge' email reflector would be appropriate)? Is this a hardware issue (where a phone call to Flex would be the correct course of action)? I'm just not familiar with the 'issue' of what you speak of. 73, Joe From: j.mae...@verizon.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:32:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... The silence from FlexRadio is deafening... I ordered a 2 meter transverter at the same time I placed the order for the 1500. The transverter is expected to ship by the end of the month. When can we expect a fix of D317? I would not like to have a 1500 and a new 2 meter transverter collecting dust in my shack. 73 John N6VMO - Original Message - From: John Maetta j.mae...@verizon.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 external equipment sequencing issue... ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 voice
I am curious why we have not seen a digital voice mode, similar to the AOR product, in the Power SDR software. Any ideas? Maybe just a matter of priorities future development? Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Samuel Ray Wachsmann
Congratulations to Eric his XYL. Family is more important than coding. And babies are the most important. Enjoy the special (sleepless) moments. Welcome Sam! Dad, get him used to hearing CW and it's okay to let him play with the knobs in the shack. Joe WC4R www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com There has been a new harmonic added to the KE5DTO household this morning; Samuel Ray Wachsmann. He and Eric wife are doing fine. Congratulations Eric! This, I am sure will put a small speed bump in the delivery of the beta while Eric is on maternity leave, but I am sure he'll get a few lines of code written in between 2 AM feedings and taking care of the rest of the family. _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Distored audio start up
I have both the initial start up issue and distorted audio most every day. Flex 5000 Win 7 (64). v3.5.0.7171 driver. Joe On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com wrote: The only Flex-3000 Windows 7 issue I have is the Radio not being recognized the first time I turn it on occasionally. That would be a driver issue I am sure. -- Regards de KC6KGE ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Vista-Win7 upgrade
Agree with all replies so far here. CLEAN INSTALL! You will get too frustrated with the 'upgrade' later on. It's not worth the effort. Clean installs are a PITA but upgrade scenarios are worse. Joe -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of K0DAN Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:52 PM To: Joe Knapp; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Vista-Win7 upgrade I did a similar upgrade from VISTA to WIN7. In fact, I didn't even BOOT the brand new (HP) VISTA machine until I received the WIN7 upgrade, so the upgrade was basically onto a clean VISTA OS, and like your experience, the upgrade went pretty well. This is a fairly speedy i7 quad core with 8GB RAM and 1TB driveHowever, I am having several problems/mysteries. And this is all before any ham FLEX apps are installed! I set myself up as ADMINISTRATOR but the system still will not allow me to do certain tasks. I have turned User Access Control (UAC) down to its lowest setting without being OFF. I am listed in USERS as an Administrator, but still get pop-ups telling me I'm not authorized to run some apps, but then if I continue I can run them, but sometimes totally denied access to certain apps. One of these was CHKDSK, which I tried to run today...had a mysterious BSOD (my first), and the new Event Viewer is extremely crypticthere was some mention about a disk issue so I figured a CHKDSK wouldn't hurt (from Command Prompt) but it won't let me run it. There's a few others ( can't recall now) which I'm also denied...don't think I have real ADMIN rights? I can right-click some icons which offer to elevate access rights, but these appear not to do anything, or not be permanent. Also their menus are a bit contradictory. Today's BSOD was disturbing. Never could find the data dump; Event Viewer has become really complex bloated, I don't know how to analyze it. No new drivers or software in the past 4-5 days but the PC decided to puke this a.m. for no apparent reason. I can't make this new PC exchange files on the LAN, even though I have the workgroups set up right and have C:\ set for shares. The new PC is visible on the LAN, and vice versa, but no file transfers. There are more nagging issues, but that's all I rcan remember off the top of my head. I maybe can wade thru hours of blogs and HOW TO fixes, but there's more to my life than calming down this new stallion PC. I don't know if these issues are due to a VISTA-WIN7 upgrade, bugs in the new W7 OS, poor choices of X86 apps on my part, etc. Has anyone been there done that? I'd sure like to get this tool running so I can play with ham radio again! Tnx es 73 Dan K0DAN - Original Message - From: Joe Knapp jmkn...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:40 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Vista-Win7 upgrade I had a working Flex 3000 system with a Vista 64-bit tower using PowerSDR, VAC, com0com and MixW and decided to mess with success and upgrade to Win7 (the upgrade disk arrived a couple weeks after I bought the tower). Anyway, bottom line is that the in-place upgrade went pretty smoothly. The upgrade advisor indicated that com0com would have a compatibility issue. Pressing on ahead, when Win7 finally came up (about 90 minutes of churning), everything looked pretty good, except that none of PowerSDR, VAC, MixW and com0com would run due to various complaints. However, after removing these packages, reinstalling and reconfiguring them to their former states, everything looks peachy. So Win7 upgrade success--just thought I'd pass that on. The only lingering glitch was that after removing and reinstalling MixW, it evidently went into demo-expired mode (I had had about a week left), repeating the word trial at regular intervals in the audio stream. So that requires a purchase decision sooner than I'd planned. Joe W8QJ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Skimmer 1.5 released
Will it run on Win7 32 or 64 bit OS? -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of vtnn...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:02 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: [Flexradio] Skimmer 1.5 released http://www.dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/ New in this version: - support of the Perseus radio; - Autostart command line option; - SKIMMER/AUDIOIF Telnet command; - color waterfall display. 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Thanks for 3.5.0.7171
Perfect with increased stability. Install was flawless smooth. PSDR 1.18.3 Windows 7 Pro 64-bit www.wc4r.com http://wc4r.com/ ASUS P5Q PRO TURBO INTEL Q9550 G.SKILL DDR2 1066 4GB STARTECH PCI1394MP TI CHIPSET ASUS/ATI EAH4350 512MB 64BIT DDR2 WD CAVIAR BLACK 500GB 7200RPM SAMSUNG 22X DVD RW SH-S223Q KOUTECH IO-RCM620 CARD READER ZALMAN CNPS9700 CPU COOLER ANTEC 300 CASE + 3rd FAN CORSAIR 650TX P/S ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] 64 bit pci-x firewire card
Try out this TI card at NewEgg. Works well on XP and Win7. Low cost low profile design. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158038 Joe-WC4R www.wc4r.com -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:49 AM To: Paul Mullins; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 64 bit pci-x firewire card Firewire 800 only has native operating support with Win7, which by the way is the primary reason that there are problems with Win7 and Firewire with a lot of products in addition to the FLEX-x000 SDRs. To get that adapter to work on a different operating systems, you will have to use a vendor supported version of ohci1394.sys. I personally have not had any luck with 1394a/b combo adapters using that TI chipset in operating systems other than Win7 to recognize the radio, so your mileage will vary. If you can find a 1394a only card (S400), you will have a better chance of it working since Win7 only has limited support with PowerSDR 1.18.3. Full Win7 support will come with PowerSDR v2.0.0 http://www.flex-radio.com/Support.aspx?topic=PowerSDR_Compatibility -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Paul Mullins Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:32 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 64 bit pci-x firewire card Hi all just got an email back from some one that can read, LOL. The firewire card I have found has the chip markings of TI TSB82AA2 its a texas instrument chip it has firewire 800 (two external plugs) and 400 as a single external and one internal. Has anybody used this chip based firewire card. I need to order it quickly as time for the radio is very close, I can not wait to fire up the radio. cheer Paul ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] AM and PowerSDR
Strange. I use 1.18.3 and can go to +/-20KHz! -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jay Greenberg Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:43 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] AM and PowerSDR I just upgraded to a Flex 3000 and am using Pretty Betty version 1.19.0 SVN 2493. Previously I was using an older version of Power SDR with my 1000 from the K6JCA branch. Why won't the software allow you to widen your transmit profile on AM any more than 3650? Is there another version that I can be directed to that will allow for a wider transmit bandwidth? ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Dual Monitors
The 4350 is the exact card I use in my system with dual monitors. Running Win7 64-bit. I can recommend that video card. Joe -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Lee A Crocker Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:36 PM To: Flexradio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Dual Monitors I use a Radeon X1300 512mb card which has 2 outputs and fits in the PCI 16e slot. The advantage of the version of this card I use is it has no fan. I just use the Radeon drivers and use Windows to run the extended desktop and not the bloatware Radeon application Here is a card that is close as the 1300 is discontinued Note how the heat sink sticks out so it may not fit your application http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121310 Card is cheap 73 W9OY ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] ...
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Re: [Flexradio] A better Idea for warranty work , make an appointment !
Nice idea Dan but very difficult for any company to handle. Something I and most hams have learned over the years, if your radio is mission critical to you, you best get a back up radio. I bought a 746PRO for that very reason. A nice used FT-101 or TS-520 among others (circa 1970-1980) is cheap and worthy. Joe www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com www.wc4r.com Used by millions, Stormpulse is the leader in web-based weather display. -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dan Eisenman Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 12:35 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] A better Idea for warranty work , make an appointment ! How about this -You get a RMA and you are told when to send in the unit for the least down time at Flex. In my case I'm told the bride diode is out in my 5000A. Estimated repair time is 3-4 weeks , I operate on a 75 meter net each night so I'm going to be off the air for about a month.Thats a long time, would it not be better to give me a date to send it in for repair.In this way I could continue to operate and the unit would not just be sitting around on a shelf at Flex . Lets say Flex can't get to it for 3 weeks, just give me an appointment date, I will send it UPS 3-4 days before the repair appointment. It would seem to me this would give Ed some predict on what was coming in and for a lot of guys they could still use their radios if they have minor issues. 73 Dan K8ICB in Florida ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 w...@live.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Roofing filters, preselectors, oh my!
Great information and discussion folks. My curiosity has been peaked even more. Hmmm, a flexwire aware preselector. Now this is what I like to read in this reflector. I can smell the smoke in the minds of the Flexers now : ) Keep those wheels turning. 73 www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com www.wc4r.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Roofing filter
I read why the Flex 5000 does not use a roofing filter somewhere. As I recall it was due to the RX design. I can't find that info now and I would like to find out exactly why roofing filters do not have a place in the 5000/3000. Thanks, Joe www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com www.wc4r.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] Flex PC building block
If it helps anyone, I built a new PC for my Flex 5000A to replace my Dell. The PC does run LOTS of stuff at my station, not the Flex exclusively. I use VISTA 32-bit OS. It has been flawless as a PC for the Flex. Probably overkill for me and most others but you never know what is needed 3-4 years down the road. Overclocks well too. I bought everything from NewEgg. Here is a link to the PDF equipment list. http://www.qsl.net/wc4r/FlexIntel-WC4R.pdf Adjust it to your needs. 73 Joe www.wc4r.com -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of James T. Jannuzzo Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:36 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OK, time to get a real PC Please keep it pubiic! There are others out here with the same question: I have (what I thought was) a big bad HP Laptop. I come to find that DPC latencies of 1200 us with bigger spikes will quickly disqualify if from handling live audio data streams like PSDR. I've watched for qualifying PC's, but haven't yet seen a repeatable consensus. Jim- KJ2P From: mlun...@nc.rr.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:47:01 -0400 Subject: [Flexradio] OK, time to get a real PC After additional troubleshooting, I am convinced that this Lenovo T60 tablet PC is simply not going to meet my needs for Flex usage. Besides the other posts I have shared regarding performance issues, and disabling just about every service I can, and still having DPCLAT of 1000 microseconds (which drops to 20 microseconds when I remove the Firewire connection!), I have had 2 blue screens in the past 24 hours. So, I am looking for a new PC with good performance and reliable Firewire. I am worried about ordering from a bulk seller and getting cobbled parts that are not optimized to work with each other. I am also worried about throwing money away on a system that is too high powered for what I need (8 GB of RAM? Quad core proc? That's overkill I would think). I read the requirements for performance. Good background info. But my question is this: can someone volunteer a manuf/model which they are using that meets the requirements and which they are really happy with? Request you email me directly offline, as I fear this topic has generally been beaten to death indirectly and I would just like to get some individual 1-on-1 feedback. Thanks in advance. Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Flexradio] SVN versions v1.19.x
I hope someone will un-confuse me. I like to play with two SVN editions: Pretty Betty and the latest SVN from the test branch. Now, Pretty Betty always updates with the latest SVN number but when launched, it show v1.19.0 in the title bar. Then the test branch updates with the same SVN number but has v1.19.1 in the title. Why the different .0/.1 designators? Are they not the same if the SVN is the same? Joe ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Command AMP - Flex5000
Yes, that is what I run here. However, I use the Ameritron ARB-704 interface. No issues what so ever. Standard set up. Joe WC4R www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com www.wc4r.com -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of icst...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:59 PM To: flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] Command AMP - Flex5000 Any one running a Command HF-2500 AMP connected to a Flex5000? When I push the PTT on the Flex, it activates the amp, but does NOT unkey the amp. when I release the PTT. The radio goes to the receive mode. Probably something to do with t he Darlington circuit in the Flex.The amp has a relay in the keying circuit, so I do not see the need to build another relay circuit to go between the Flex and amp. Any help would be appreciated. Owen KB5XE ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] v1.18.1
Whoo hoo. NICE update indeed! I did not expect the XML database in this update - what a nice surprise. Runs great so far here. Thank you FlexRadio (and testers) for all that hard work to get this out already. The hours invested must have been significant. 73, Joe - WC4R www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com www.wc4r.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] September release
WOW! Pretty Betty... VS 2008... 64-bit... improved CW... panadaper lock... !! Coming in September. Holy crap I love this FlexRadio. The radio and SUPPORT blows away my ol' TT Orion. I sure don't miss the Orion. Thanks Flex!! Joe - WC4R -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bob McGwier Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:35 AM To: David Beumer W0DHB Cc: 'Al K0VM'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Click tuning with a Locked panadapter operatation David Beumer W0DHB wrote: Gerald Do you know yet if the September release will be VS 2008 and 64 bit OS compatible ? Thanks Dave W0DHB That is the goal of the software developers without the gravitas of a promise from the CEO. We think we can. The month of July is a big month. Bob -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step., MLK. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] All using SVN 3166 or higher
Excellent point Bob. A consideration could be made for a separate tester/coder email reflector. Joe -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bob McGwier Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:44 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] All using SVN 3166 or higher Hello friends of Flex! blip/flip fixed in SVN 3170 in the test branch. BUT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OFFICIAL FLEX RELEASES. Folks, I do want to really urge you to use direct email to individuals involved in the coding AND the bug reporting system to report on these branches. It leaves the wrong impression with people who are completely unfamiliar with svn, branches, trunks, and the impression is that we have buggy unfinished code being distributed or that we are keystone cops. There is only one place for official releases. To the best of our knowledge, that code is stable, usable, wonderful. We are doing development in the open unlike almost anyone else in the business but we cannot be punished by having bad publicity for doing something good and unusual. If you are one who cannot take a download from svn, watch it completely break, and then be content with waiting FOREVER if necessary for a fix after you have given an officially acceptable report, then a) don't take the download and b) stick with the official release. These are on the web site. THAT is what should be discussed here unless it is your intent to harm Flex Radio. I do not believe that is anyone's intention and I urge you to stop. If you think this is a reaction to a specific incident as well as a collection of previous incidents. You would be RIGHT. On the blip/flip in the test branch (completely ALPHA unstable test code, that would be why it is called.. TEST). Last week Eric and I were trying something else. We left it in an indeterminate state, one that is quite normal in alpha code, when Eric went away for 3 days and I took a badly needed weekend off (I have been traveling nonstop for 3 weeks). We cannot do this and have a dozen people howl on the reflector here giving hundreds of potential customers the impression that we are the keystone cops. I uploaded a sdr library (DttSP.dll) that had a problem in it. Dozens of emails later in this reflector and we have given the wrong impression to almost all who have stopped by. The code we are talking about is not an official release and I am now taking the following discipline for myself. I will not discuss alpha code here in any way ever again. I will personally simply ignore all mention of them here. I urge this on my fellow coding types. A remedy to our communication is on the way I believe by giving a place for people who want to test possibly broken code openly and Gerald will be announcing his proposed solution soon enough. We want your input, we cannot live without it, but it does none of us any good to hurt Flex Radio while we are trying to do good. The good has to outweigh the downside or the downside will simply win. 73's Bob N4HY Dudley Hurry wrote: It has been reported that if you see the panadapter jump for normal to flat line about every second or so.. To get out of these situation, change the Sample rate to a different sample and then back. I've seen this on the 3K and 5K intermittently. I can't explain why, but the change in sample rate seems to help. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Brian Lloyd wrote: On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 6:31 AM, Bob McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, but the changes you are referring to actually occurred in 3160. I contend you just didn't svn up until 3166 after I made those changes. There have been two major improvements in CW recently in the test branch. These are being beat up and more done before they are released. Thanks for the feedback. This will all be in the upcoming stable release. Test Branch SVN 3160 works fine. SVN 3166 and 3167 still appear broken. Any idea what happened between 3160 and 3166 to cause the problem? 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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/ -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. You don't need to see the whole staircase,
[Flexradio] AM band filter?
I would like to use my Flex5000 for AM broadcast band RX DXing. The images below 1 MHz are terrible. As per the Flex specifications: 'Customer provided preselector or appropriately selected low pass filters required to eliminate images when used below 1.8 MHz' Has anyone bought/built a filter? If so, what was it? Joe ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] v1.19.0 PB vs 1.19.1
I've been running Pretty Betty v1.19.0 and the latest test v1.19.1 (both SVN 3162). Other than the obvious GUI, where can I find the differences between the two versions? Both seem to perform the same to me in my limited use capacity. Joe www.wc4r.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Finger
To help sort out the 3000 vs. 5000 messages, early on I just created a mailbox filter and have separated messages for the two radio models. Works great for me. Box1 = 3000, box2 = 5000, and a default for all others. Most people (should and do) type in either 3000 or 5000 in the subject line. You can key on that for the mailbox filter. Joe -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Kevin Hobbs Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:08 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Cc: 'Jim Menefee' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex Finger I have got to agree - at least a little bit. My mailbox runneth over with Flex every day lately. Tempted to unsubscribe, but I don't want to miss any of the really valuable information that many post - I don't have a lot of interest in the 3000 which seems to be the big focus since they started shipping. I thought at least some separation on the reflector into Flex 1000, 3000, 5000 sub-groups might be valuable? -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Menefee Sent: June-04-09 12:21 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex Finger Ok guys - I am recovering from Flex Finger a type of road rash trauma created by flipping through 70+ new messages on this reflector on an I-Phone! Perhaps it time to think about reorganizing Todays Topics. Yesterday we had 22 commits on Re: Is it worth the trouble?? .. Inter spaced between several other topics worth reading - in the order of their posting... Trying to find topic #53, While driving at 80Mph, talking on 40 meters, eating lunch and listening to Rush, I found it very distracting and almost his some fool going 65! Can you arrange Todays Topics to show the topic once and hyper link to the follow ups on a different page, getting rid of the clutter between the same topics - AND at the same time make American highways safer? -- Jim Menefee - W4JWM ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] TX Phone Fixes
I am running v1.19.1 svn 3122. I allowed for a new database, etc. The warning window titled RX1 Image Calibration Required keeps coming up. I press Ctrl+Shift+P but nothing happens with the program in stop or start mode. I went through the setup tabs and cannot find anything identifying an Image button. What am I overlooking? 73 Joe -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bob McGwier Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:37 AM To: john_eck...@agilent.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TX Phone Fixes We all owe John our eternal gratitude for finding serious bugs in the ALC system that I have fixed (ending overshoot and some internal ghosts/IMD forever).He put some serious test equipment on the job (that I did not have at my disposal) and within literally a few hours of studying his documentation and looking at the code, the problem was fixed. Much to my chagrin, his first email on the subject wound up in one of the cascaded bit buckets (spam filters) that protect me from the world. Gerald then showed me the document while I was in the middle of doing the first round of the wideband IQ work (also available in the test branch) and it just slipped my mind until a month ago. In an attempt to eek out the last measure of good sounding high performance TX, John suggested this new ordering and did his own version of the reorder. It does indeed sound great. It his MEASURABLE lower in band IMD (the transmit filters are so steep it had to be in band from the DSP). This is the test branch, svn 3122 and higher. It has new ALC, wideband image reject, and much more. WARNING WARNING WARNING, DANGER WILL ROBINSON. The image reject in the new code requires you to recalibrate your radio and store values in the EEPROM just like now. There is no easy mapping between old and new so the old goes away and the new replaces it. Once you do this, you will be unable to get good image rejection upon returning to the trunk or 1.18.0 Release without recalibration again. This can be a really tedious process. The new algorithm is blistering fast but to go back, you have to do the old stuff. The wideband image reject then dynamically tunes to signals on the band from this starting point. If things go well, this will be in the new release, and it appears to be a complete winner so far. So if you do not understand what I am talking about in this just finished pseudo-English paragraph, DO NOT USE THE TEST BRANCH. We really cannot be bugging Dudley, et. al. with support issues on this test code. They do not have sufficient hours in the day. Bob N4HY john_eck...@agilent.com wrote: As of svn 3122 the phone tx performance of PowerSDR is greatly improved (IMHO). The tx alc is working like a champ. You can drive your linear harder without it tripping. The compressor (DX Button) and compander (CPDR) sound great. To set up the audio, set the TX Meter to 'ALC Comp' and adjust the mic gain until you get 2 to 3 db of alc compression on voice peaks. Then you can run 3 to 5 db of 'DX' for full sounding high quality rag chew audio. Or run it all the way to 10 to bust through the pile ups. Let us know what you think. 73, John k2ox ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step., MLK. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Amplifier
Hi Kirk Carl. Interesting to see other ex-Orion owners (me too) who went to the Flex 5000. It was a very good move for me. 73 Joe, WC4R -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Kirk K6KAR Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 6:51 AM To: 'Tim Ellison'; 'N4PY2'; 'Flexradio' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Amplifier Carl, I've interfaced my F5K to the Acom 2000 and a protective PTT circuit with any of the newer amps is not necessary. I've since sold the Acom 2000 and moved to the Alpha 9500. Again, no protective circuitry is necessary. Glad to see that you are stepping up to the Flex-5000. I have sold my TenTec Orion II and purchased another F5K as my second radio. You will quickly find that the Flex Radio products will outperform any other radio that's in today's market place. Congratulations on your purchase! 73 Kirk, K6KAR Niceville, FL -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:51 PM To: N4PY2; Flexradio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: Amplifier While a direct line should work, a protective PTT circuit is recommended. There is a simple circuit example on page 10 on the FLEX-5000 Owner's Manual http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=246 -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of N4PY2 Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 8:21 PM To: Flexradio Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier Is anyone using an Acom 1000 with their Flex 5000A? I have a Flex 5000A on order and I am getting things ready for it. I believe the Acom key in line connected directly to either TX1, 2, or 3 will work fine. I'm just looking for someone who has already done this. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: Lee A Crocker lee_croc...@yahoo.com To: Flexradio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier I have more amps than sense In current production I have an AL-80B and Acom 2000A, and I just sold a AL-1500 In past production I have Amp Supply LK500C LK500NTC and LK800TNY and a Alpha 78 My recommendation is the AL-80B Best bang for the buck in ham radio. Its instant on and has very reproducible tuning so I can basically switch it on set the band switch set the tune and load to a preset mark I have on the panel and make a contact. If you need to change a tube its only one tube you have to buy If you really want to put out the snot and be a high powered bully then I recommend the AL-1500 or something like the LK800TNY. If I was going to have only one amp it would probably be the AL-1500. Big power supply and the amp is very indestructible. I've had the same tube in the amp for 20 years. You do have to be disciplined however in tuning the thing and you have to consider what kind of antenna and feedline you are going to use If you want an amp that's not a lot of money but can put out a little more than 1500W (meaning it has a little extra headroom) and is built like a tank any of the Amp Supply stuff is great. They all play great with the Flex stuff. The 80B and 1500 have solid state switching and the rest have vac relays as you can guess I'm a CW op 73 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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 Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/
[Flexradio] Feedback wanted on new PC idea
Gurus: PLEASE give me your feedback (via the group or direct) as to the components I have chosen to build a new quad core PC to be used with my Flex 5000A. The PDF is at http://tinyurl.com/r4eezr. Keyboard drives will be pulled from my existing PC. My 6 year old dual core (3.0GHz) Dell 8400 (VISTA Business SP1) with 4GB RAM is a bit too slow as my Flex AND full function station PC. This PC is a dual boot with Linux, uses two DVD drives, and two 320 GB WD SATA drives (plus WD external for backups). Being recently laid off, I don't want to spend the $700 and learn I made a stupid move. TNX es 73, Joe www.wc4r.com www.rothweb.net www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Hotmail® goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Mobile1_052009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Feedback wanted on new PC idea
Keyboard, drives, and OS will be pulled from the existing Dell. Existing HDs with OS and programs should drop in to the new system. www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Feedback wanted on new PC idea Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 17:49:07 -0400 From: pete...@osr.com Didn't see an operating system in the list, are you thinking of the Windows 7 release candidate until March? Careful: If you run the Win7 Release Candidate build, you will almost certainly have to do a complete re-install when the released product comes out. That is, it would be unusual to be able to upgrade from Win7RC to Win7 Gold (without manually editing the installation files). And, note that there's no upgrade from XP to Win7 either. Peter K1PGV _ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_WhatsNew1_052009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Error with Pretty Betty
I just deleted all the files in the folder for a 2nd time and it works now. BUT... Curious though, I don't have that BCI rejection button below the Squelch control. AND... My skins tab looks like the old one. See this http://tinyurl.com/rd659k Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:52:37 -0700 From: jca1...@sbcglobal.net To: w...@live.com CC: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Error with Pretty Betty Hmm...I also get an error with DttSP.dll at startup. - Jeff, k6jca Joe Roth wrote: I get the same installation error Roland. Win Vista SP1. Error window at http://tinyurl.com/pc2dj9 Joe _ Hotmail® goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Mobile1_052009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] examples of 10 new skins
I'm with you Alan. No BCI rejection button here either and I detest the fake glare in the pan-window. Makes me want to check my shack lighting Hi HI. Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com What is this BCI Rejection button I see in these images? I don't see it when I run a Pretty Betty version on my system. Why the obsession with that differently shaded area in the upper part of the panadaptor/whatever window? Alan NV8A _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd1_052009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] MON on AM
Why is the MONITOR function disabled in the AM FM modes? It sure would be nice to have. Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Class A bias DSB
Hi gang. First I'm a newbie to the Flex 5000 so be gentle for my dumb questions. I checked the KB and it came back with nothing on my two questions. 1. I see the 5000 PA can operate class A. How does one do this? Is it controlled with the PowerSDR or is this a hardware mod? 2. Can one insert a low level carrier when operating DSB with PowerSDR? Sort of like AM with a greatly reduced carrier. TNX es 73 Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Updates2_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] New PC build
I decided to upgrade from my Dell 8400 dual core PC to a new custom build. This will be my station PC to also run my Flex 5000A. I like overbuilt systems that are somewhat RF free. Before I plop down $500-$600 on the components, I would feel better if some of the gurus here would confirm or correct me in any items I have chosen to go with. NewEgg seems to have everything in stock. MB: ASRock AOD790GX/128M AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GZ ATX type PS: Antec EA560 CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 125w Quad core, black edition. 4x512 L2 cache 6MB L3 cache RAM: Corsair Dominator (2 x 2GB) SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Already have 2 WD internal SATA HDs and 2 DVD R/W. Set in to an Antec 300 all metal case. I'd like to try the MOBO's integrated firewire first. I'm also considering the MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD MB w/ 1Gb DDR3 Side-Port Memory, Hybrid CFX but I'm not sure of that MOBO's support quality. Feedback? Many thanks!! Joe, WC4R www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile2_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Program stopping
Since MS wants to stop supporting XP soon mainly due to Win7's arrival, has Flex been testing with any versions of Win 7? Like it or not, many will be using Win 7 soon enough. (I personally like Ubuntu). Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:12:53 -0500 From: jhu...@austin.rr.com To: brian-wb6...@lloyd.com CC: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Program stopping But there is twice as much OS code in Vista over XP.. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Brian Lloyd wrote: On Apr 21, 2009, at 11:37 AM, Dale Sewell W4NBF wrote: Vista 64 needs 4 gig and Vista 32 needs 2 gig or it's going to be a slow, frustrating go at just about anything. Do you realize just how insane that sounds? Vista is running the same programs but requires twice the memory? The memory footprint of the programs hasn't changed. Jeez. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Monitoring 14.329 for Flex 3000s
I think Flexitis is an excusable (but contagious) illness that effects us at least twice a month : ) Of course, Newbie Flexitis (those who have just recently been exposed) hits hard during the first month of exposure! Joe www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:34:03 -0700 From: n...@cox.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Monitoring 14.329 for Flex 3000s Dudley Hurry wrote: By this time there should have been some Flex 3000s delivered out there.. I will be monitoring 14.329 Mhz on 20 and CQ100 (same freq as the Sunday Net)so if you would like to show it off or need some assistance, go to 14.329. Twenty meters is not real good right now, but give it a try.. Mine is due to be delivered tomorrow (Weds). UPS won't give a specific time, but it's usually late afternoon. Looks like I'll be calling in to work with a severe attack of Flexitis on Thursday! 73 Alf NU8I Scottsdale AZ DM43an ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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/ _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Updates2_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Shuttle Pro 2
I'm new to the Flex group. Just got the 5000A and Shuttle Pro 2. Is there a file that someone may have made up to program the Shuttle's program keys? I was hoping save some time : ) 73, Joe-WC4R www.wc4r.com _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Updates2_042009 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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] Band Text file
Hi all- I am a new Flex 5000A owner (3 days now). Sold off my TT Orion and so far I am VERY happy. So, I'm a newbie with LOTS of questions as I go through another radio learning curve. My question: What is the file I saw on the Flex Yahoo group called BandText.mdb posted by W4TME? I can not see any such file in my folders or any way to load it. I must be missing something. TNX es 73 Joe-WC4R www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 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/
