Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A - How to open the case.

[Jordan Arndt]

If I recall, I found the case dis-assembly instructions in the section 
relating to the addition of RX2I can't say whether that article is still 
on the Flex website


73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Al K0VM via FlexRadio" 

To: ; "John Walker" 
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A - How to open the case.



Start here...

https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/requests/new


AL, K0VM


On 9/28/2016 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:00:54 +
From: John Walker
To: 'Flex'
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A - How to open the case.
Message-ID:


Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Checked the site and cannot find instructions on how to open the case.


I have a stuck power on button and want to replace it or clean it up and 
clean the case out which I have not since


I purchased it.


Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciate.


73-

W1JCW

John


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Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000

[Jordan Arndt]

My feeling is that the Flex 5000 is still incompleteI also feel that I 
am not alone in this observation


ymmv...73 de Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Patrick Greenlee" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000


Flex is paying attention to their customer base.  many Flexers are early 
adopters of technology, many are always looking for the next new shinny 
ball.  Hence the number of Flexers selling 5Ks to buy into the new shinny 
ball of the 6K series.


A Flex radio costs a few K$ and technological obsolescence is only 
partially offset by software enhancements incrementally delivered 
following the Microsoft business model (6K series.) Eventually we can 
weep, wail, and gnash our teeth over the new shinny ball that replaces the 
6K series if we and Flex are lucky.


Say you bought a Chevy, maybe a Corvette.  Do you expect for years and 
years afterword that GM will be retrofitting it with the latest and 
greatest updates of automotive technology (for free for the 5K) or for a 
few $ annually in the Microsoft business model approach of the 6K series.


I think Flex offered a fantastic opportunity with the 5K to keep a "NEW" 
radio as long as they did via software upgrades before moving on up to the 
6K technology.  The Model T Ford was a fantastic bargain and very 
versatile but eventually was surpassed technologically and not retrofitted 
ad infinitum with new tech.


What manufacturer of ham radios has done more lately for the ham community 
than flex?  Lets dry our eyes and get on with our lives. I will be keeping 
my 5K thank you.  It is not obsolete compared to the rice burners. 
Someday I will buy another new shinny ball, maybe a Flex 6K or 7K or a 
brand/model not invented yet.


Patrick   NJ5G

From: meric...@tampabay.rr.co
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; manual...@juno.com
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2015 21:22:56 -0500
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000

Companies evolve and disappear as well.  Flex needs to pay attention to
their customer base.

Mark Ericksen
AD4MA

-Original Message-
From: manual...@juno.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:13 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000

Time marches on and future products evolve and/or disappear.

We've been talking about the Flex 5000A, and some of you might remember
the 5000C, but in poking around the internet archives, it brought to
light the originally proposed 300 watt Flex 5000D with the large tuning
knob (probably HRO-style) and its 9" LCD touch display.
http://tinyurl.com/kv7uae6
And then the product comparison matrix:
http://tinyurl.com/ltwmet3

Pete, wa2cwa



On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 4:17 PM, Ken Danser via FlexRadio <
flexradio@flex-radio.biz> wrote:


Something like Never Buy Another Radio Again

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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio "Re-discover Radio", Pastafarians, & Talk Like A Pirate Day

[Jordan Arndt]

Are they really Pastafarians or are they "Devo"-tees???

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/devo-settles-lawsuit-funny-looking-687301

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 9:26 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] FlexRadio "Re-discover Radio", Pastafarians,& Talk Like 
A Pirate Day



* The FlexRadio "Re-discover Radio" photo shows two young boys with 
'inverted colanders' on their heads.  They are young Pastafarians!!!


http://www.flexradio.com

* The 'inverted colander' is the religious headgear worn by Pastafarians. 
Pastafarians are members of the FSM sect.  The Flying Spaghetti Monster 
(FSM) sect has strong religious beliefs including the promotion of 
religious freedom and religious tolerance.  Pirates are revered as the 
original Pastafarians.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster

http://www.venganza.org/about/

* Pastafarians support the "International Talk Like a Pirate Day"(TLAPD) 
every year on September 19.


http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

* Ham radio operators around the world will celebrate TLAPD with a "Pirate 
QSO Party" the evenin' of Sept. 19. Read about it at 
http://pirateqsoparty.weebly.com/.   The event is the brainchild of San 
W6RRR.


If you need lessons in Pirate Speak, you can find them here. 
http://www.mangolanguages.com/learn-pirate/


Roger
WA1NVC



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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13

[Jordan Arndt]

Just to add this note:

All 723 devices contain zener diodes that can and will produce low level 
noise RF 'hash' which can be eliminated by adding bypass caps at the 
appropriate pins of the 723 device.
Just be sure to check the case type of the device vis-a-vis 8 pin IC or 
round metal case types as the pin-out is different for each type.


I have seen cases where an improvement of 6dB-10dB to the noise floor on 2m 
results from supplies without OEM bypassing of the devices, such as some 
Astrons and other older generic 3055 type supplies.


73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Aspinwall via FlexRadio" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13




Like Ed says - the supply/components, once you have them, are quite 
valuable.


Three key elements make this a not-bad supply to start with, any 
version/rating, and highly recoverable from any of a few common failures:


- Long-standing 723 regulator - a highly flexible, reliable, FAST, can-be 
precision regulator. Yes, there are other newer components with a variety of 
qualities but you "can do just about anything" with a 723 - I've been 
building 723-based supplies since the mid-70s. Anyone can build a solid 
regulated supply from the many app notes for this device.


- Along with the 723, aside from the custom transformer, off-the-shelf 
components - no fancy switching regulators, caps, inductors, tricks. If you 
can't find a handful of 2n3055 and some big caps you're not looking hard 
enough.


- custom transformer - brute force tailored for 18-22 v AC source for the 
regulated section, a separate winding for the regulator source voltage, and 
there is a LOT of iron between the mains and secondary


I challenge all but the craftiest folks to deal with and repair switchers. 
I'm good with electronics but I prefer simple and obvious to custom highly 
compact designs.


A few simple problems/issues I've have with the Astrons - all of which can 
be solved with after-market parts and 30-60 minutes on the bench:


1. Main supply caps - common issue with any supply - replace or add too them
2. regulator supply cap - I usually rip this thing out and replace with 4700 
ufd to beef up the raw DC to the reg chip itself, adds stability
3. on-board driver transistor failure - usually open - easy replacement with 
any mid-power NPN

4. MOV shorts - a 99 cent part is not the best surge protection anyway
5. crow-bar vs. fold-back limiting - this is debatable - hopefully you fuse 
your loads properly and this never kicks in. Either method is appropriate 
depending on whether you're using the supply in a monitored/home environment 
or 50 miles away at a repeater site and can't reset it.


I would not use this supply in the BB battery backup mode or to float 
batteries. If you need to do this get a good 3-4-stage charger and battery 
isolator.


Additionally, I learned not quite the hard way that my rigs and mobile amp 
should not share the same supply. I found I was starving my Flex running my 
ALS-500M on the same supply. A separate 50A Astron runs the amp and the rigs 
run off another supply and battery backup.




From: "flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz" 
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 10:00 AM
Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13


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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:55:05 -0500
From: Ed Toal 
To: Ted Groke , Jerry Falletta

Cc: FlexRadio Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice
Message-ID: <539b4909.2090...@tds.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

The problems with Astron linear power supplies have been known for
years. However, they can be modified inexpensively to be a good unit.
Info is still available at http://www.w5bwcelectronics.com
.The needed board can be had from
http://farcircuits.net . A description of my
modifications is on http://madisondxclub.org under INTERESTS -> PROJECTS.

I thought those power supplies were far too valuable to junk out.

Ed, N9MW

Re: [Flexradio] Any recommendations on a good foot switch?

[Jordan Arndt]

Try a Sewing machine shop

73...VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Lunday" 

To: ; "'Flexradio'" 
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:49 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Any recommendations on a good foot switch?



I have the Heil hand switch and it fell apart already, but I glued it back
together and it's OK.

The Heil foot switches have poor reviews on eHam.  Any suggestions beside
building my own?  (Time factor)

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC  FM06be
wd4...@arrl.net
http://wd4elg.blogspot.com


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[Flexradio] 5000A ECOs..?

[Jordan Arndt]

Once again, can someone provide some info on the ECO's being mentioned...?

Thanks for your time, Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 

From: "Mack McCormick" 
To: "flexradio" 
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 4:30 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale


The time has arrived to sell my Flex 5000A. As the new owner of a Flex 
6700

I've decided to sell my 5000 and purchase a second 6700 radio.

Here are the specifics:
Flex 5000A with RX2. All ECO's applied. Just had it checked out by Flex
(Grahm) and it is the same as factory new.
Non-smoking shack
I'll include a Firewire card and Granite Firewire cable.
I'll even pay the shipping to the lower 48 United States. No 
international

sales (sorry but customs is too much of a hassle)
I'll accept payment via Paypal or check (I'll need to wait for the check 
to

clear before shipping)
You're welcome to use it in operation in my shack before you buy it. I'll
meet you within 50 miles of Alpharetta, GA (just north of Atlanta)

I can send pictures if you'd like.

$2,100 firm.

73,

Mack
*W4AX*
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale

[Jordan Arndt]

Once again, can someone provide some info on the ECO's being mentioned...?

Thanks for your time, Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Mack McCormick" 

To: "flexradio" 
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 4:30 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale


The time has arrived to sell my Flex 5000A. As the new owner of a Flex 
6700

I've decided to sell my 5000 and purchase a second 6700 radio.

Here are the specifics:
Flex 5000A with RX2. All ECO's applied. Just had it checked out by Flex
(Grahm) and it is the same as factory new.
Non-smoking shack
I'll include a Firewire card and Granite Firewire cable.
I'll even pay the shipping to the lower 48 United States. No international
sales (sorry but customs is too much of a hassle)
I'll accept payment via Paypal or check (I'll need to wait for the check 
to

clear before shipping)
You're welcome to use it in operation in my shack before you buy it. I'll
meet you within 50 miles of Alpharetta, GA (just north of Atlanta)

I can send pictures if you'd like.

$2,100 firm.

73,

Mack
*W4AX*
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?

[Jordan Arndt]

Nice one Bill...!  Waxing nostalgic is good for the soul..!

73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Bill Tynan" 
To: "Robert Costa" ; "Ken Alexander" 
; 

Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?


Way back in the OLD days, before World War II, an ECO was an electron 
coupled oscillator, the then popular circuit for a VFO.


Everybody was putting in ECOs so that they weren't stuck on a few 
frequencies, depending on how many crystals they had.


73,

Bill Tynan, W3XO

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From: "Robert Costa" 
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 10:46 AM
To: "Ken Alexander" ; 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?


ECO=Engineering Change Order



On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:18 PM, Ken Alexander 
 wrote:


And I'd like to know what an ECO is

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS



On 09/10/2013 2:41 PM, Jordan Arndt wrote:

I'd like to know as well

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - From: "Bill Bordy, NJ1H " 


To: "FlexRadio Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:39 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?




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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?

[Jordan Arndt]

I'd like to know as well

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Bill Bordy, NJ1H " 

To: "FlexRadio Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:39 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000A ECOs?


I saw this question asked two days ago with no response. The email subject 
was not changed to reflect the question, but it was asked with no response 
to the reflector.


I like to repair my own equipment. I asked this question of Flex-Radio 
months ago. I was told ECOs are not available outside the company for the 
Flex 5000A.


I was not happy about this, but I got an answer.

Now that the Flex-5000 is no longer manufactured, perhaps the ECOs can be 
released. Anyone from Flex-Radio have a response?


73,
Bill
NJ1H






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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale - SF Bay Area and beyond!

[Jordan Arndt]

I'm curious what the Factory ECO's are..? Is there a list..?

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Ross Stenberg" 

To: "Flex Radio" 
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale - SF Bay Area and beyond!


Stu, I'm jealous, how many Flex-6700's does one need!!!

   73 Ross K9COX

-Original Message- 
From: Stu Phillips

Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 12:51 PM
To: Flex Radio
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A for sale - SF Bay Area and beyond!

Good morning!

For Sale – FlexRadio 5000A

 *   clean, non-smoking environment
 *   Original packaging
 *   Upgraded Firewire cable (Granite double shielded)
 *   Up to date with all factory installed ECO's
 *   ATU and 2nd receiver – factory installed at time of purchase

Works flawlessly!

Selling to part fund buying a second 6700.

$2400.00 plus shipping.

Please contact me via email off the reflector.
Thanks
Stu K6TU


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Re: [Flexradio] Need a sample batch file to launch apps with PSDR on PC startup

[Jordan Arndt]

Hmmmbat files...brings back a lot of mid-80's memories...!

73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Keith Goobie" 
To: "Mark Lunday" ; ; 


Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Need a sample batch file to launch apps with PSDR 
on PC startup




BTRUN or Batchrun will do a great job for you.

VAC & VSP Manager will start automatically on system boot.

Keith


On 9/15/13 4:04 PM, "Mark Lunday"  wrote:


VAC, DDUTIL, VSP Manager, CW Skimmer, etc.



Thanks in advance.



Mark Lunday, WD4ELG

Greensboro, NC  FM06be

wd4...@arrl.net

http://wd4elg.blogspot.com

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Re: [Flexradio] TXOut Delay.

[Jordan Arndt]

Page 9 of the Flex5k manual discusses the keying line limitations and shows 
an intermediate ckt to be used called the "Protective PTT circuit between 
TX1-3 and Amplifier".  The relay you use "external" to the Flex should 
handle whatever voltage/current parameters are required by your rig. If you 
have a -125Vdc line to be keyed, use a relay with contacts rated for that 
voltage or better. A 30-50ms delay should be fine...


73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Barber" 

Cc: 
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TXOut Delay.


If you don't care about arcing the relay contacts or generating a burst of 
nasty, broad signal  when you key up,

then of course you'd be right.

If your transceiver could handle the switch voltage/current/inductive 
spike of the amplifier relay key line,
you'd be right again. In your case, though, since the SB-200 uses a 120V 
relay coil, I somehow doubt the F3K's
switching transistor would tolerate that for long without the isolation 
box. Perhaps someone from Flex knows the actual spec.


Not sure how "overly cautious" applies here?

73,
Jim N7CXI

On 9/2/2013 7:01 AM, Lee Mushel wrote:
Interesting thread.   I suspect that the topic is simpler than people 
might want it to be.   When I started to use the Flex3000 with a rather 
heavily used SB200 some three years ago I wondered about the possibility 
of mixing tube and solid-state voltages and was told to "not worry about 
it."   But being a conservative person I bought a "Sunlight" isolation 
relay box (no longer available), never adjusted anything and have never 
had any problems. But then I've long felt that people tend to be overly 
cautious which can lead to wanting to be "taken care of."


73

Lee  K9WRU
- Original Message - From: "Jim Barber" 
Cc: 
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TXOut Delay.



50ms is probably around the minimum for an SB-200.

It all depends on the relay(s). In the case of the SB-200 it's an old 
open-frame type, very slow. Amps advertised for "QSK" use often have 
vacuum relays, which can switch many times faster.


If you're running SSB, keep in mind that hotswitching the antenna 
contacts is the major issue, but not the only one. Some amp designs (not 
the SB-200) have a separate relay for the tube bias, which is often 
buffered with a simple R/C network. The point is that you shouldn't put 
drive on the tube(s) before the operating bias has had time to switch 
from cut-off to operate. In the case of the SB-220 for example, the 
cutoff bias is set to a unnecessarily high voltage as a matter of 
convenience, which makes the situation worse.


My .02,

Jim N7CXI


On 9/1/2013 8:22 PM, Steve Sterling wrote:
Steven-- I was kinda waiting to see what others thought, but haven't 
seen any response in 24+ hours.


I have mine set at 50ms.  That's a pretty reasonable time for power and 
antenna relays to pull in and get seated.


I originally started at 100ms, but the delay was noticable-- not long, 
but you could kinda tell it was there. I can't tell 50ms at all, except 
a little on CW. I start getting faults in my amp with less than 20-25ms 
of transmit delay on 80 and 40 meters.  20 meters I could set it at 0ms 
and it never faults. Go figure.


Steve WA7DUH

On 8/31/2013 7:52 AM, Steven Hess wrote:
I've got a SB 200 with a interface for proper keying from a modern rig 
to

the relay installed.
What should I set the TXOut delay for to make sure the relays are 
properly

closed before I pass RF to the amplifier? I've got it set for 7 In the
General Options tab of PowerSDR right now.

Steven




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Re: [Flexradio] Is the Flex-Radio website down?

[Jordan Arndt]

Same problem here since yesterday afternoon at least

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
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To: "FlexRadio Reflector" 
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 10:27 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Is the Flex-Radio website down?



Is the site down, or broken DNS???

Having difficulty resolving http://www.flex-radio.com

Anyone else?

73,
Russ
WB8ZCC
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[Flexradio] Flex5000A blown preamp..?

[Jordan Arndt]

Can I purchase the SBF-4089 devices from Flexradio or their dealers...? Say, 
Radioworld..?


Thanks...Jordan VE6ZT

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Subject: [Flexradio] Flex5000A Front end device


Hi all...It appears that I have a blown pre-amp in my 5000A. Can someone 
tell me the part number or device type etc for replacing the blown 
device..?


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[Flexradio] Flex5000A Front end device

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Hi all...It appears that I have a blown pre-amp in my 5000A. Can someone 
tell me the part number or device type etc for replacing the blown device..?


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Re: [Flexradio] Consensus on RF spike

[Jordan Arndt]

I should have specified that my concern is for CW and digital modes more 
specifically.

One of the responses was regarding a PSDR update that solved that issue, is 
this the case...?

Thanks, Jordan...
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jim Barber 
  To: Dale Hankins ; outposte...@shaw.ca ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Consensus on RF spike


  What mic, and are you running a mixer or other preamp? 


  I had an overshoot problem with a amplified D-104 and it turned out to be the 
mic, not the 5000A.


  Jim N7CXI






  Sent from mobile wireless





   Original message 
  From: Dale Hankins  
  Date: 06/19/2013 1:56 PM (GMT-08:00) 
  To: outposte...@shaw.ca,flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Consensus on RF spike 


  I ran a flex 5000 and alpha8410 I had a overshoot but flex brought out a 
update that took care of it.


  Remember the setting is not sllways the true wattage.





  Sent from my personalized C Spire Wireless Galaxy S III

   Original message 
  From: Jordan Arndt  
  Date: 06/19/2013  3:44 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
  Subject: [Flexradio] Consensus on RF spike 


  Hi.. Can anyone give me more of the scoop on whether there is or is not a 
  brief RF spike from the Flex5000A on keydown of the transmitter...? Is it 
  overshoot, real-time issues or...?

  I ask because I want to use my 6m amplifier which requires 5W of drive max, 
  and the tube is rather pricey.
  For those who are curious, I have converted an SB-230 HF amp to 6m very 
  successfully and the original 8873 is still going strong. At ~ $700US new, 
  I'd like to protect it if necessary

  Any help much appreciated...73...Jordan VE6ZT 


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[Flexradio] Consensus on RF spike

[Jordan Arndt]

Hi.. Can anyone give me more of the scoop on whether there is or is not a 
brief RF spike from the Flex5000A on keydown of the transmitter...? Is it 
overshoot, real-time issues or...?


I ask because I want to use my 6m amplifier which requires 5W of drive max, 
and the tube is rather pricey.
For those who are curious, I have converted an SB-230 HF amp to 6m very 
successfully and the original 8873 is still going strong. At ~ $700US new, 
I'd like to protect it if necessary


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[Flexradio] PowerSDR question

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Hi...

Can someone tell me in what version of PSDR the Flexradio Audio stream 
became "hidden" in a sound device listing...?


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Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up

[Jordan Arndt]

He's referring to the page that shows up when you click the Order Now 
icon


73..Jordan...


- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Cox" 

To: "Jon Hall" ; 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up


When I click on "buy now" I see the price, etc.  What flex site are you 
browsing.   Jim K4JAF


-Original Message- 
From: Jon Hall

Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 7:30 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flex radio] Newbie Follow-up

Guys,

Several people have responded telling me the 5000s are still available.
Maybe I'm missing something but when I click on the buy link for any of 
the
5000 versions it says "Not for sale". It doesn't seem to me that going 
into

Dayton they would say not for sale unless they were discontinuing them.
That is what has me worried about buying into old technology.

Maybe I'm just paranoid? or missing something?

Jon...kf2e
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Re: [Flexradio] Noise Level Problem 5000A/'LDG600Pro2 Autotuner

[Jordan Arndt]

I've never seen a -140dBm noise level with an antenna connectedAre you 
speaking of the pan display noise floor or the S meter...?


73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Jerry Falletta" 

To: "Marty" 
Cc: "FlexRadio Reflector" 
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Noise Level Problem 5000A/'LDG600Pro2 Autotuner


When out of Joy, try Dawn. ;)

Seriously, there has to be a new source of that noise in or near your
house/station. I have seen trickle chargers, battery tenders, wall warts,
etc. that caused horrendous noise. I personally found a wall wart on the
old router that went bad (it was >6 years old) and drove me nuts with
noise. Of course, it was the last thing I checked.

Outside the building, there could be a bad power line or transformer.

Best of luck finding the source; please let us know how it goes.

73,
Jerry
On May 3, 2013 12:34 PM, "Marty"  wrote:


I accidentially discovered this problem while working some Dx.

My noise level was at –140 when I decided to change bands. Upon changing

bands, I went to tune the antenna. Noticed the tuner was not powered on ,
when I turned on the ac power to the tuner, the noise level on the 5000A
went from –140 to –120.


Unacceptable of course.

Actions Taken so Far.

1. Redid the station ground , using new 1in braid.  Fastened to 8 ft

ground rod. (No Joy)

2. Ferrite chokes on all leads (coax, power lines, etc) No Joy
3. Replaced power supply with one that I’ve used with no noise problems.

(No Joy)


I’m out of Joy now.  I’ve tried everything that I’ve utilized in past

experience dealing with noise/rfi.

Any ideas, suggestions, past experience that can be passed on.

Thanks and 73
Marty
W8AKS
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[Flexradio] Flex5000A Calibration routine question

[Jordan Arndt]

I have not yet had a reply to this question, so I'll repeat it...

Originally, the settings in the instructions when running the "Ctrl-Shift-P" 
calibration routine was:

Reset to Clean database
Safe Mode 1
Buffer=1024
S/R= 96000khz

Is there a new list of settings, or a new procedure to run the BITE routines, 
or do I just use a clean database and set the S/R and Buffers...?

I'm trying to establish a performance baseline and this info is important

Thanks for your timeJordan VE6ZT

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Re: [Flexradio] New Self calibration settings..?

[Jordan Arndt]

I am referring to this procedure as described in the knowledge base:

http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50387.aspx?Keywords=calibration

In particular para. 3, but any other updated info would be appreciated as 
well if any exists


Thanks, Jordan...
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To: 
Cc: "Flex Radio" 
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 1:13 PM
Subject: New Self calibration settings..?




I am wondering if there has been a change to the settings used for running 
the Self calibration routines...?

Is it still 96khz at 1024k buffer, with Factory Default ROM info..?

Since my last calibration using that format, I have bad image spikes even 
within the ham bands. While the preamp seems to get rid of many of them, 
there are enough left to be problematic to some extent.


I have not seen this before so if I can eliminate that variable, I'll have 
one less to find.


I'm not running the most recent version yet, but a version with the 
inherent FW driver, rather than the 'old' FW system.


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[Flexradio] New Self calibration settings..?

[Jordan Arndt]

I am wondering if there has been a change to the settings used for running 
the Self calibration routines...?

Is it still 96khz at 1024k buffer, with Factory Default ROM info..?

Since my last calibration using that format, I have bad image spikes even 
within the ham bands. While the preamp seems to get rid of many of them, 
there are enough left to be problematic to some extent.


I have not seen this before so if I can eliminate that variable, I'll have 
one less to find.


I'm not running the most recent version yet, but a version with the inherent 
FW driver, rather than the 'old' FW system.


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Re: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

A preselector is necessary for any serious use of my Flex5K anywhere outside 
of the ham bands below ~ 20Mhz, and it can and does help at times even above 
that. The input impedance of the Rx section is rarely 50 ohms, even in the 
ham bands in many cases.


73Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Robert Costa, KB6QXM" 

To: "Jeff Singer" ; 
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter



Jeff,

Don't you believe that the Heros pre-selector would be advantagous to SWL 
listeners? Considering that there is no filtering on the Flex outside of 
the ham bands, wouldn't the pre-selector help with selectivity issues on 
the general coverage of the Flex?


73,
Robert
KB6QXM
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Yahoo group owner/moderator


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From: "Jeff Singer" 
To: 
Subject: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter
Date: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 10:37 am


Please folks, the Heros VLF converter is vastly more sophisticated than 
the

lower priced units with limited filtering from Palomar (which I own) or
Jackson Harbor or the others. The Heros is very fairly priced.

Still, most of us will NOT benefit from the Heros unless we're in an area 
of

very high RF density. My $89 Palomar works great with my 5000.

Here are details on the impressive Heros VLF converter:
http://herostechnology.co.uk/pdf/VLF_LF_Converter_brochure_web.pdf

Regarding the Heros preselector: that's another waste for almost all U.S.
hams. But maybe a nice addition if you live in rf-noisy downtown London.

Jeff K0OD


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Re: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

A preselector is an improvement, especially ouside of the Ham Bands

73...VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Jeff Singer" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:37 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Heros VLF Converter


Please folks, the Heros VLF converter is vastly more sophisticated than 
the

lower priced units with limited filtering from Palomar (which I own) or
Jackson Harbor or the others. The Heros is very fairly priced.

Still, most of us will NOT benefit from the Heros unless we're in an area 
of

very high RF density. My $89 Palomar works great with my 5000.

Here are details on the impressive Heros VLF converter:
http://herostechnology.co.uk/pdf/VLF_LF_Converter_brochure_web.pdf

Regarding the Heros preselector: that's another waste for almost all U.S.
hams. But maybe a nice addition if you live in rf-noisy downtown London.

Jeff K0OD


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[Flexradio] Tranverter output levels..?

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

Can someone provide information on the RF output level and it's control that 
is available at the transverter port...?


I understand it is supposed to be in the neighborhood of +5dBm, but can 
someone who uses that port confirm the aspects of it's operation...?


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Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer - PowerSDR v2.4.4

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

So then why not simply define the Flexradio Audio as an output-only 
device...?
I've been using the Flexradio audio to feed Map65 directly without the need 
for VAC.


It works flawlessly...

73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Tim Ellison" 

To: 
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer - PowerSDR v2.4.4



Nor can I.

If the VAC cables are set as per the recommendations in the PowerSDR 
v2.3.5 Release Notes and you use the following KB article as a guide 
(http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50357.aspx) it works just 
fine.


One thing to remember about Direct IQ, the sampling rate of the VAC cables 
is not determined by the VAC Sampling Rate drop down box in Setup - it is 
totally dependent on the sampling rate of the radio and if you thing about 
it it makes sense.  You are getting direct IQ data from the QSD and that 
is entirely dependent on the radio's "audio" sampling rate.


So if your radio's is set to 96kHz then the subsequent CWSkimmer 
configuration needs to be set for 96 kHz also (as shown in the KB 
article).


I am currently running two instances of CWSkimmer on 20 and 40m @ 192 kHz 
with the FLEX-5000 + RX2 running PowerSDR v2.4.4


CAUTION:  You do NOT want to use the "flexradio audio" audio device 
instead of running with a VAC cable (audio device). There was a very good 
reason it was removed from PowerSDR v2.4.4 and that is by using this audio 
device as the audio input into PowerSDR you can easily blow the PA in your 
radio because you are feeding complex audio directly into the QSE 
bypassing the DSP which provides the ALC for gain limiting into PA.


Tim Ellison
On 9/18/2012 9:41 AM, Jim Jannuzzo wrote:
Interesting discrepancy between your results and mine. I have CW Skimmer 
decoding wideband CW on my RX2, while simultaneously decoding other digi 
modes on my RX1 using DM780.  Several posters have reported problems 
hooking up CWS with 2.4, and I don't understand where the problem lies.
  I use DDutil from which to hang third party software, do you? Jim KJ2P> 
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:38:52 -0400

From: bh...@garlic.com
To: hmills1...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer - PowerSDR v2.4.4

I could never get it to work.  Between the problem with CW Skimmer and 
the
problem with DXLabs Winwarbler mentioned by Rich, W3ZJ, (below) I 
reverted

back to Ver. 2.3.5.
---
I did have a little trouble with DXLab's WinWarbler because it doesn't 
like

WDM. But since I feed the power speaker output from the Flex-3000 to the
line input on my computer sound card I was able to configure WinWarbler 
to
get its audio from the computer sound card instead of the VAC and that 
seems
to be working OK. I think what we are seeing here is some set up 
problems
because the Beta testers didn't have duplicates of all our various set 
ups

but so far it has all been solvable.
  73, Rich - W3ZJ
---

-73-
Bernie
W4BGH
-

on 9/17/12 12:03 PM, Hunter Mills at hmills1...@yahoo.com wrote:

I am having the same problem posted earlier by Bernie, W4BGH, but have 
not

been
fortunate to find a fix.
  I have checked and re-checked my settings in PowerSDR, CSK, and VAC 
4.1 but

can't get CSK to decipher.
It was working fine prior to PSDR v2.4.4 upgrade.
  Only suggestion I could not try was using FlexRadio, instead of VAC 
Line 2, as

Signal I/O Device
in CSK.  For some reason, Windows XP is not providing that as an audio 
device

option (maybe a problem
with my PNP Emulator in XP).
  I was using MME in CSK and VAC prior to upgrade but have changed them 
to

WDMS-K since the upgrade.
  Any suggestions would be appreciated - Hunter K3IE.
  My setput is the same as Bernie's:
  'I am not able to get CW Skimmer v 1.71 to decode properly with 
PowerSDR
v2.4.4 and a Flex-3000. The radio CAT commands seem to be working 
correctly

using PowerSDR v2.4.4
and DXLabs Commander.  CW Skimmer is setup as a secondary CAT control 
in
Commander using Kenwood CAT protocol.  The correct frequency is 
indicated in
both Commander and CW Skimmer. There is noise indicated in the 
CW-Skimmer

waterfall, however, there is no
CW decoding indicated. The Audio setup in CW Skimmer is: SoundCard 
Driver: WDM

Signal I/O Device: 04 Virtual Cable 2
Audio I/O Device: 03 Virtual Cable 1
Channels: Left/Right: I/Q
Shift Right Channel Data: 0 Samples The Radio setup in CW Skimmer is: 
Hardware

Type: SoftRock IF
CW Pitch: 750 Hz
Audio IF: 9750 Hz
Sample Rate: 96 kHz The PowerSDR v2.4.4 VAC setup is: Primary: Buffer 
Size:
1024 Sample Rate: 96000 VAC1: Enable VAC1... Checked Driver: Windows 
WDM-KS
Input: Virtual Cable 1 Output: Virtual Cable 2 Buffer Size: 1024 Sample 
Rate:
96000 Hz Mono/Stereo: unchecked Direct I/Q: checked Calibrate I/Q: 
checked

Buffer Latency: 120 Allow PTT to override... checked
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Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer with PowerSDR v2.4.4

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

Did I not read something about VAC cable 1 and 2 reversing in the latest 
version of PSDR..?


73...VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Bernie Huth" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:03 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer with PowerSDR v2.4.4



I am not able to get CW Skimmer v 1.71 to decode properly with PowerSDR
v2.4.4 and a Flex-3000.

The radio CAT commands seem to be working correctly using PowerSDR v2.4.4
and DXLabs Commander.  CW Skimmer is setup as a secondary CAT control in
Commander using Kenwood CAT protocol.  The correct frequency is indicated 
in

both Commander and CW Skimmer.

There is noise indicated in the CW-Skimmer waterfall, however, there is no
CW decoding indicated. The Audio setup in CW Skimmer is:

SoundCard Driver: WDM
Signal I/O Device: 04 Virtual Cable 2
Audio I/O Device: 03 Virtual Cable 1
Channels: Left/Right: I/Q
Shift Right Channel Data: 0 Samples

The Radio setup in CW Skimmer is:

Hardware Type: SoftRock IF
CW Pitch: 750 Hz
Audio IF: 9750 Hz
Sample Rate: 96 kHz

The PowerSDR v2.4.4 VAC setup is:

Primary:
 Buffer Size: 1024
 Sample Rate: 96000

VAC1:
 Enable VAC1... Checked
 Driver: Windows WDM-KS
 Input: Virtual Cable 1
 Output: Virtual Cable 2
 Buffer Size: 1024
 Sample Rate: 96000 Hz
 Mono/Stereo: unchecked
 Direct I/Q: checked
 Calibrate I/Q: checked
 Buffer Latency: 120
 Allow PTT to override... checked

Any ideas?

-73-
Bernie
W4BGH
Riverview, FL
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Re: [Flexradio] LOW POWER OUTPUT ON 2M

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

AMEN!

73...Jordan VE6ZT

- Original Message - 
From: "Lee Mushel" 
To: "Brian Lloyd" ; "David Painter" 


Cc: 
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] LOW POWER OUTPUT ON 2M


Yes, there are things that don't work and funny stuff happens sometimes 
but I really like that radio and the bumpy stuff on the back and it rarely 
surprises me anymore.   With a few mouse clicks and, yes, maybe even a 
reboot it does what I've come to expect and I definitely consider it to be 
an aspect of my radio hobby that keeps me interested.


The failures and shortcomings are most likely the result of the incredible 
complexity and unpredictable interactions in software and hardware that 
are unlikely to be ever totally "fixed."


Wait until you hear the weeping and wailing and howls of dissatisfaction 
when the first 6000's appear!


73

Lee   K9WRU
- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Lloyd" 

To: "David Painter" 
Cc: 
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] LOW POWER OUTPUT ON 2M



On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM, David Painter
wrote:


**
That doesn't mean it isn't discontinued.

> But think about it, why should they? They have no product to replace the

5000a.

--
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Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer not decoding I/Q

[Jordan Arndt VE6ZT]

If this is correct, I'd like to know more about using the Flexradio Audio 
lines...
I was under the impression that selecting the flexradio audio was to be 
avoided for some reason...


Any info forthcoming...?

73...Jordan VE6ZT


- Original Message - 
From: "Marshall" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] CW Skimmer not decoding I/Q


Thanks for all the replies. I followed a suggestion by Bill, W9OL, and set 
the CWS Signal I/O device to "Flexradio Audio", which I understand to be 
the direct I/Q data from the Firewire driver. This is working perfectly, 
and I like that I do not have to change PowerSDR settings to use VAC for a 
digimode program like DM780. If there are drawbacks to this approach, I 
would appreciate feedback.


Tim, at your suggestion, I tried setting the Win7 Audio device to 
2-channel, which I did before starting the radio or any programs, but it 
does not work. I must be missing some other setting on VAC, but I think I 
will give up for now.


Thanks again to all who replied, both on and off list.

73,
Marshall N5JPJ




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