Re: [Flexradio] Owners Manual
George, Move your mouse to the right of Leak to the value and a pop up will define its use. Ken W9IE Subject: [Flexradio] Owners Manual Case in point, if you open up Power SDR, then Setup, then DSP. Under the Options tab is “Leak” What does “Leak” do?? There is no explanation in the docs that explain in detail what it does! What do I have to spend time searching through update docs and forums to find out? This was obviously added after the docs where published, what would it have taken to add this to the docs and republish? Yes after playing around with it for a few hours and listening you may figure it out, but wouldn’t it have been a time saver to know before you adjusted this what it actually did! There are other cases like this. I’m just saying that the Flex radios are the best thing out there right now (IMO), Why fall short with the docs? George N1NAZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 4th decimal digit readout onpanadapter/waterfall really necessary?
Rolf, The last 3 digits can be made smaller than the first 3 digits and they can also be made a color of choice... This should help your visual identification Go to Setup Tab, Appearance, VFO Selections I am looking at PowerSDR 2.3.5 Ken W9IE 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 4th decimal digit readout onpanadapter/waterfall really necessary? Rolf, PowerSDR has always shown 6 digits after the decimal point, 3 the same size as the digits to the left of the decimal point 3 slightly smaller. This has not changed with v2.6.4. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of py...@terra.com.br Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 5:12 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 4th decimal digit readout on panadapter/waterfall really necessary? I notice 2.6.4 now shows the frequencies with four digits after the decimal point. I don´t know if that helps or not, but I personally find it confusing. E.g. 50.0150 now could be missread as 50.150 if one is not carefull. Wonder what others think? Maybe it could be made user-selectable? Thanks for fixing that memory form bug (DE1043). That really helped! 73 Rolf PY1RO ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Flex 6500 Power Connector
Bill, Greg, Ray, If Flex provides the connector and wire, with my 6700 when it gets here it should be sized correctly. I would opt as I have before on my 5000C to connect it direct to my Power Supply Ken W9IE Bill, 10 AWG is not snug if you get PowerPole connectors with the 45 Amp contacts instead of the normal 30 Amp contacts. Anderson makes 3 sizes of contacts to fit the same housing: 15 Amp, 30 Amp, 45 Amp. The 15 Amp contacts are great for the smaller wire used by many accessories. The 30 Amp contacts are good for your typical VHF/UHF mobile rig, while the 45 Amp contacts are the cat's meow for your HF rig. West Mountain Radio sells all 3 sizes. You are dead on about buying the good crimpers. They are about $50 (last time I looked), but worth EVERY penny. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Dayton Banquet
Is there any information available on the date and location for the Flex Radio Banquet at Dayton. And when we will be able to order tickets. ??? Ken W9IE ___ 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] Upgrading XP to windows 7
Brian, Contact Neal Campbell K3NC, He has a link on the Flex-Radio.com Web page. Right Panel, FlexReady PC's and Service It will cost a few dollars but you will be more than happy with the results Ken W9IE My radio computer isn't working. Recently it has been running slow and I decided to upgrade. I added a new video card to replace the on-board one with sharesd memory and added more memory (2-8gig), and am now changing to a 64 bit version of W7 to use it. My first attempt to upgrade (just testing without changing I thought) hosed up the boot into XP. I've got a temporary W install (not validated until I get the hardware finalised), and fortunately most data is intact (I've got a backup of my DXlabs log from immediately before on my linux server but not much more as anofficial backup) but the disk seems to have errors which I think was the cause of recent errors/slowness. I was not able to run the windows 7 upgrade advisor as the computer locked up I've taken the plunge and tomorrow a 128gig SSD and a 1Tb hard drive should arrive early. Any advice on how to set up would be appreciated. Any gotchas? Where to find and where to copy configuration files. I was using PSDR 2.4.4 , vspm, VAC4.12, DXlabs, FLdigi, JT65-HF and lots of other goodies. I'm new to Win 7 but not computers. -- Brian Duffell G3VGZ G8AOE Yarm North East England ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Release notes for PowerSDR V2.4.4 avaialblefor download
Just Like Tim said Coming to a theater near you soon Ken W9IE - Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Release notes for PowerSDR V2.4.4 avaialblefor download This just popped up. Page 1 C 2012 FlexRadio Systems PowerSDRT v2.4.4 Release Notes September 5, 2012 Looks like if fell through a time warp. :) Alan WA4SCA ___ 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] FOR SALE FLEX-5000C, + RX2
In order to purchase the new FLEX 6700 I need to sell my FLEX-5000C with RX2 PLUS: I updated the internal PC with the following: 6 Core AMD, Phenom II 2.8 Ghz CPU L1, L2, L3 Cache 120 Gig Solid State Drive ASUS Mother Board 8 Gigs of main memory Windows 7, Professional 64 Bit Pictures of the 5000C and Construction project are available on my QRZ.com Page. Look up my Call W9IE TOTAL PRICE $ 3150.00. If interested contact me direct at kenbu...@gmail.com 73's Ken W9IE ___ 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] Misinformation about k3 being srd
Good Job Neal, You should run for President. Ken W9IE Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd I find this to be a religious topic that isn't a winnable discussion. The bottom line, however, is that both are fantastic radios and you can have hours of fun using them. The K3 is a bit too small for my tastes in a box radio (you know what they say, Big Feet: Big Knobs) but its a tremendous radio backed by a tremendous company. I just love Flex radios (as I am starting my 6th year as a Flex customer) and they fit my idea of a perfect way to operate. Why try to ruin someone else's joy with their radio? If they liked the Flex better, they would buy it! Just have fun and be happy for your friends! 73 On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.comwrote: All, There are many hams that swear up and down that their K3's are software defined. I try to explain to them that their k3 rigs are software enhanced, but not truly software defined. Many hams including some very bright engineers that are in the club still think that their k3's are SRD. I try to explain it that it is not srd as it can be run standalone, where a Flex cannot. I still get that glazed deer in the headlights look when I try to explain SDR. Any suggestions? ___ 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/ -- Neal Campbell Owner Abroham Neal LLC Work:+1 540 645 5394 Mobile: +1 540 645 8171 Save $100, $85 or $50 during our Holiday Computer Sale ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6th Year as Flex'er
Neal, I found my sales receipt dated7/20/2006.. I havn't stopped having fun yet... I have been a Ham since 1955 and SDR has almost topped my first Novice CW Contact, Hi Hi.. Thanks To Flex-Radio and all the People there. KenW9IE akaW9YNI - Original Message - From: Neal Campbell abrohamn...@gmail.com To: t...@flexradio.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 6th Year as Flex'er Tim I changed over to gmail in Jun 2006 so I do not have anything archived before then, but you were handling the email list even at that stage (I saw you were drumming up participation in a Flex Internet Open House meeting that month). When did Flex move off of Python and start working on PowerSDR? There is so much of the story that I don't know! 73 On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.comwrote: My FBOD (Flex Born on Date) is 10/20/2005. I forgot to order myself some cake. :-) -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com logo On 11/27/2011 10:24 PM, Ray, K9DUR wrote: Neal, Gee, I beat you by about a month. I visited the factory (Gerald's house) on Christmas Eve 2005 To see the SDR-1000 ordered one before I left. It was delivered the end of January 2006. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ -- Neal Campbell Owner Abroham Neal LLC Work:+1 540 645 5394 Mobile: +1 540 645 8171 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain
I have been following the thread on the Audio Adjustments, Setting, and procedures. I am not opposed to going thru the drill, I have many times in the past. But it occured to me, the alignment procedures the SDR Software goes thru when you hit (Shift, Ctl, P) are nothing more than Amazing..So Now my Point. Could there be an Audio Wizard button that could be selected. It then would ask for a short audio sample to be spoken IE: TEST TEST TESTING The Wizard would save the test audio from the Operators voice sample and then use it to run thru the Audio Chain, stage by stage and automatically set the levels for proper settings. These could then be saved under a named TX Profile. Then DX or Compander could be selected if needed. I will submit an Enhancement Request, and hope for the best. After all it is only a SMOPFor non programmers that is a Small Matter Of Programming Hi Hi Ken W9YNI Disclaimer: The following is my personal opinion and is not necessarily the views of FlexRadio nor should you derive any future expectations based on my comments. Ideally, the best SDR software should not have a steep learning curve unless you want it. It is software and being so you can make it smarter to use. There should be two basic modes of operation; user and expert. In User mode, things should be more plug-and-play like, where you can get the radio operational with minimal effort and technical knowledge of the underlying processes. This is the mode of operation for most pragmatist (I hate the phrase appliance operator) who may not have the desire to know, for example, the black art of audio stage balancing and engineering. Then there is the Expert mode for others who, like me, have a deep desire to know how the thing works and need all the switches, buttons, sliders and knobs (along with the all so necessary reset to factory defaults feature) to work with that provides the insights to how the controls behave and why. I think as Flexers, we have a wonderful and functional technical hierarchy where complex information gets passed down from the Gurus (Gerald, Bob, BobT, Eric, Steve, etc..) to the more technical users who have the innate ability to distil the complexities of SDR into more understandable (aka human readable) descriptions and explanations. All this without the inflated egos, ranting and dreadful discourse that plagues other hobbies. Bill is right. The entire community is vital to make our cutting edge hobby enjoyable, which is the ultimate goal. -Tim From: William H. Fite [mailto:omni...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:40 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: Mike; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain I'm reminded of the line from Spiderman, With great power comes great responsibility. As the power of SDR has emerged, we are finding that we can do many more things to tweak and tune and modify our radios than we ever could do with conventional knob radios. But we are also coming to understand that the learning curve is steeper and the tasks are somewhat different than those our more conventional colleagues are facing. That's why this community is so vital! And the support from the Flex guys so essential. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.commailto:telli...@itsco.com wrote: See the following: http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50478.aspx The Mixer gain is essentially the input gain control for the codec. I have done a lot of experimentation with it and this is what I think sounds best, but the difference is almost imperceptible. I use outboard audio hardware (channel strip) ,making sure that I generate most of the AF gain using the class A mic preamp (tube). By doing so, I ensure that I will have a good clean high SNR source signal. Making up gain later in the audio chain degrades SNR. As Rob indicated, I arbitrarily set the MIC GAIN to a mid-value, like 35 so I have some headroom to work with. I then adjust the MIXER GAIN so that I am not over driving the codec input which would degrade the SNR. For my setup, the MIXER GAIN is at ~30% of scale. Like I indicated, I have used lower MIC GAIN with higher MIXER GAIN (and vice-a-versa) and I really can't tell a lot of difference. Methinks having a lower MIXER GAIN setting sounds cleaner. Ideally, I'd like to see what the actual input signal is coming from the mic or outboard equipment so I could match the output and inputs properly and not overdrive (exceed O dB) that AF input first stage. As noted the key is to never over drive a single stage because that degrade your SNR. One thing to make sure you pay attention to. You really need to listen to yourself in a 2nd receiver over the air. Most legacy radios have narrow RX filters (~2.9K) and listing to yourself in the monitor (wide band) can mislead you into what others are hearing. Since I have two FLEX SDRs, I make sure I match the
Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain
Tim, Just for clarification, I meant that the Wizard would use the Operators voice for the test set up, not an external Canned voice, for the purpose of setting the levels so they did not exceed -1 . The Mic, leveler, ALC, etc then would be set automatically. Once that is done the Eq could then be set if opted to do so by the Operator. Then saved as a TX Profile on their system. The same could be run again for an other Microphone and then saved under a new TX Profile. Thanks for the input also Tim Ken W9YNI Subject: RE: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain The only problem with this is that every human voice has different spectral qualities, a fingerprint if you will, so the canned voice would sound good for only that canned voice in addition to the response characteristic for microphones. Automatic normalization of gain via software at each stage is a straightforward and simple process. EQing is a whole different beast. Yes, I can EQ my voice to a flat response, but I do not like the way it sounds. I need to cut here and boost a little there to make it more communications friendly. The software would have to have a lot more AI to do those types of things. But please don't let my comment deter you from thinking outside the box and submitting enhancement requests. Ideas are always good. Keep sharing. -Tim -Original Message- From: Ken Buser [mailto:kenbu...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:52 AM To: Tim Ellison; William H. Fite Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain I have been following the thread on the Audio Adjustments, Setting, and procedures. I am not opposed to going thru the drill, I have many times in the past. But it occured to me, the alignment procedures the SDR Software goes thru when you hit (Shift, Ctl, P) are nothing more than Amazing..So Now my Point. Could there be an Audio Wizard button that could be selected. It then would ask for a short audio sample to be spoken IE: TEST TEST TESTING The Wizard would save the test audio from the Operators voice sample and then use it to run thru the Audio Chain, stage by stage and automatically set the levels for proper settings. These could then be saved under a named TX Profile. Then DX or Compander could be selected if needed. I will submit an Enhancement Request, and hope for the best. After all it is only a SMOPFor non programmers that is a Small Matter Of Programming Hi Hi Ken W9YNI Disclaimer: The following is my personal opinion and is not necessarily the views of FlexRadio nor should you derive any future expectations based on my comments. Ideally, the best SDR software should not have a steep learning curve unless you want it. It is software and being so you can make it smarter to use. There should be two basic modes of operation; user and expert. In User mode, things should be more plug-and-play like, where you can get the radio operational with minimal effort and technical knowledge of the underlying processes. This is the mode of operation for most pragmatist (I hate the phrase appliance operator) who may not have the desire to know, for example, the black art of audio stage balancing and engineering. Then there is the Expert mode for others who, like me, have a deep desire to know how the thing works and need all the switches, buttons, sliders and knobs (along with the all so necessary reset to factory defaults feature) to work with that provides the insights to how the controls behave and why. I think as Flexers, we have a wonderful and functional technical hierarchy where complex information gets passed down from the Gurus (Gerald, Bob, BobT, Eric, Steve, etc..) to the more technical users who have the innate ability to distil the complexities of SDR into more understandable (aka human readable) descriptions and explanations. All this without the inflated egos, ranting and dreadful discourse that plagues other hobbies. Bill is right. The entire community is vital to make our cutting edge hobby enjoyable, which is the ultimate goal. -Tim From: William H. Fite [mailto:omni...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 9:40 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: Mike; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] TX Audio Chain I'm reminded of the line from Spiderman, With great power comes great responsibility. As the power of SDR has emerged, we are finding that we can do many more things to tweak and tune and modify our radios than we ever could do with conventional knob radios. But we are also coming to understand that the learning curve is steeper and the tasks are somewhat different than those our more conventional colleagues are facing. That's why this community is so vital! And the support from the Flex guys so essential. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.commailto:telli...@itsco.com wrote: See the following: http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50478.aspx The Mixer gain
[Flexradio] Flex 5000 C Home Brew Computer Upgrade
First I want to say there was nothing wrong with my Flex 5000 C. It worked just great, and I have never been more pleased with the Radio or with the Team at FlexRadio. I just wanted to go to Windows 7 64 bit, stay up to date with the current OS and get some more head room for future Software. The computer in the 5000 C is a 2 Core Processor running Windows XP, and just adding more memory did not seem to be the answer. I started looking at Mother Boards and CPU's and Disk Drives both Hard and Solid State. This sort of gets Over Whelming with all that is on the market. So I took a short cut and called NEAL CAMPBELL K3NC. Neal had also been working down the same line and after 20 or so Emails and a few Phone calls, I bit the bullet and ordered parts. Neal is a wealth of information and goes over backward to help. I can't give him enough credit for all he does not just for this project, but for all who have had contact with him. After the project was complete he then went in remotely and tuned the OS for even better performance. First the problems, The 6 core processor I selected is a 95 Watt CPU and draws more current than the Flex 5000 C inboard PSU could provide. It is a Mini-Box M2-ATX. When Windows was in the booting process the PSU would shut down and crash. I then called Mini-Box and purchased a M4-ATX PSU which was to be able to provide 300 watts and 350 peak. It worked and all seemed fine until I tried running a ACRONIS Backup. When it seemed to fire all the cores up, it too exceeded the PSU's current potential and Crashed. Heat was also an important consideration. The solution was to remove the PSU from an Antec 450 Watt external AC Supply and mount it inside. Aside from the metal work and adding Stand Offs to the shelf in the 5000 C, mounting a 92 mm Fan on the front panel where the internal speaker was and a separate Power Switch on the front panel for the computer, it all went fairly smooth. Everything fits in the current computer cage. I added an opening in the top of the cage so I could keep wires short and connect them when the front panel was secured. A plate then covers up the opening. Some cutting on the back panel for the Fire Wire and AC connections was then necessary. I have posted some Pictures of the project on my qrz.com page under my call W9YNI. Here is a list of the components. Mother Board ASUS M488T-I Deluxe ITX Memory 8 Gigs CPUPhenom II X6 1055T 2.8 Gig 95 Watt Disk Drive OCZ Vertex 120 GB Sata 2 (SSD) Cache L1, L2, and L3 Fire WireSYBA PCI-Express 1394 Model SD-PEX-FWB PSUAntec 450 Watt AC Unit MiscPower Switch, Led's, Stand off's, Toroids etc etc. Passmark Rating 1405.1, DPC 70 us,CPU Utilization 4 to 7 % I guess I could have just purchased or built another computer and connected the Fire Wire Cable to it but this was a lot more fun and looks GREAT. I hope FlexRadio dosn't mind my changes, but thats Ham Radio. 73's and take a look at the Pics on qrz.com Ken BuserW9YNI ___ 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/
