Re: [Flexradio] New Release of Flex 6300 will not install on the radio (1.7.30)
It might be time to open a support case. Mike va3mw > On May 22, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Don Plunkett <dp...@telus.net> wrote: > > This new version will not upload to my Flex 6300. I get a message to the > effect that the software is incompatible with the radio. This happened with > the last release as well. Win10 and up to date. I can still open the radio > using the release 1.6.17.74 (at least that is the HW version on the flex). > > > > Any ideas would be welcome. > > > > Don . VA6FH > > > > ___ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > To opt out of the Reflector: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] RemAud
I used Skype for years on my remote base and it was great if you take 10 minutes and do some basic port forwarding. Remaud has NAT issues. Mike va3mw > On Apr 1, 2016, at 10:24 PM, K5VOU <k5v...@verizon.net> wrote: > >> On 4/1/2016 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: >> Message: 1 >> Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:00:11 -0700 >> From: Jim Gilliam<por...@hotmail.com> >> To:"flexradio@flex-radio.biz" <flexradio@flex-radio.biz> >> Subject: [Flexradio] RemAud >> Message-ID:<blu180-w776ab0ccbec479fe102ae1d3...@phx.gbl> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> Skype is not a good program for remoting. A much better free program is >> RemAud. Try it and you will never go back. Virtually no detectable latency. >>http://www.df3cb.com/remaud/download.php >> Jim, K6QE > Are you using it with VAC1 or a hardware hookup to the computer running > PowerSDR? > If VAC1 then what settings are you using on the server end like what data > rate, how many bits etc. > If hardware did you use the audio out or the headphone jack or the audio > in/out on the DB9? > > 73, > > Tom K5VOU > > > ___ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > To opt out of the Reflector: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for Flex 6300
In what way? Va3mw On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:34 PM, Samuel Strongin kf4...@embarqmail.com wrote: There is no comparison in performance between DEMI And Elacraft , the DeMI is much better , Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Tom Warren mtn...@hartcom.net wrote: Don’t forget the Elecraft line of transverters. They have a little lower pwr output but just fine for running solid state amps. I’ve had good experience with them and run a kw amp on 2M. They’re also good on FM if that’s you’re cup of tea. If you plan on getting involved in weak signal digital work, be sure the transverter you decide on has good freq. stability…..both the DEMI and Elecraft XVTR’s qualify in that regard. Good luck on your decision. 73, Tom W4TMW On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Bill and Sue wrote: Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300?? thanks Bill ___ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Flex Control and RF
You need to choke the rf feed lines and your computer power cables to start. That is were the rf is getting in. Make sure you are using he right type of choke. Mike va3mw On Mar 26, 2015, at 8:12 PM, David Edwards w...@verizon.net wrote: My Flex control is very sensitive to RF. Occasionally knocks out the USB port, need to reboot the PC to get it going again. Running 6700 and Intel I7 with Win7 64 bit. Was more frequent with the 5000A. I have some split toroids on the cable but this happens at the most inopportune moments. Sure would like to get this solved 100% ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Rf in the Shack
Marty Invest in some mix 31 chokes and add them at the antenna feed point, at the radio and on the FireWire cable. Reviewing this will help you out. http://www.yccc.org/Articles/W1HIS/CommonModeChokesW1HIS2006Apr06.pdf I did some tests with my vna and it confirmed that those chokes will do the job. It is very amazing the impact common mode currents will do. Mike va3mw On Jan 13, 2014, at 10:28 AM, Marty w8ak...@gmail.com wrote: I know this is a basic question; but I am stumped. Any help would be appreciated. Yesterday I put up my 160m L . I had used this antenna before with good results. When I hit the Tune button on Psdr, the psdr 7.2 crashed. I had to shut down the radio (5K) wait and reloaded. I reoriented the L in case of interaction with my loop with no success. The final test was taking the L completely away (opposite direction) from the loop. Same results , click on the Tune button (10 watts) and the program crashes. So I have rf in the shack. Where to start, I havent the foggiest idea. It only does it with the 160 L. The loop, verticals are ok. I fought rf before but on a legacy radio, where does one start with sdr? On the radio, computer. Possible culprits? Audio, power lnes? Any suggestions on where to start or culprits would be appreciated. Thanks and 73 Marty W8AKS Sent from my iPad ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR-DataTransfer Problem
The bugs never get ironed out. They just move around. All software has bugs, especially when the code is this extensive. Mike va3mw On Dec 17, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Burt k1...@yahoo.com wrote: Wise move On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 4:29 PM, Paul Playford w8...@q.com wrote: Think I will wait for all the bugs to get ironed out. Rick Kd4jrx I thought those were features :-) Paul, W8AEF ___ 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] Microphone Recommendation?
I am happy to hear that everyone is learning something about transmitted audio. It can be a can or worms dicussion. :) I just purchased a Koss headset with a boom mic for about $30. I love the headset, but the mic audio is really muddy. I don't have it in front of me, but I think it was called a UB40. Fortunately, I have a couple Heil Elements that I will use as a replacement. Too bad you can't just buy elements anymore. I used my ProSet for CQWW, and it was really starting to annoy me after about 3 hours of the contest. It seems to be squeezing my head. The Flex does allow for some amazing opportunities. Good luck on Sweepstakes for everyone. Mike va3mw On Nov 1, 2013, at 1:33 PM, GARY HUBER glhu...@msn.com wrote: You cannot pass any of the high end frequencies of the PR40. If your transmission BW is 2.5 kHZ, and the low frequency roll off is 200 Hz, the high end frequency to be transmitted is 2700 Hz. Everything from 3000 Hz to 16000 Hz is left in the mic cable. Still it’s a nice microphone if you shape it properly. 73 ES DX, Gary -- AB9M -Original Message- From: Robert Costa Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 11:32 AM To: Patrick Greenlee ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Microphone Recommendation? I personally have a PR40 for my Flex5K. I was instructed to use the TX EQ and compander to tailor the audio on the 5K. I have been told that my audio was distorted with the TX EQ and compander. The audio on the PR40 seems very pleasant without adding any external tailoring, as I have been told by friends in my local roundtable weekly ragchew. I purchased the PR40 to help reduce my RF ingress issues with my 5K. It did help, but I have been also told that the audio in my 5K is the same with my expensive PR40 than a mainstream Yaesu microphone that I was using before purchasing the PR40. Yes, the Heil PR40 looks nice, it has great specifications, but I would challenge people to put on different microphones, (if you have access to them) and compare the audio between the microphones. You might just save yourself a bunch of money, as a more inexpensive microphone might just serve your purpose. My two cents from my experience. 73 Robert KB6QXM On Friday, November 1, 2013 8:13 AM, Patrick Greenlee patric...@windstream.net wrote: Mike, I played the sounds on the Heil site url you supplied. I sort of agree with your Swiss Army knife comment but not in the way I think you intended it. I agree that different colorations (eq's) are needed for different purposes. This can be approached by selecting from a huge array of available mikes (your Swiss Army knife approach, I think) with or without different down stream eq's. My claim is that once you have electronically captured an accurate representation of the op's voice this representation can be electronically manipulated to get the result of any existing mike or mike to come along in the future. This is my use of Swiss Army knife, eq (and or other electronic manipulation) to get whatever characteristic(s) desired. The required mike is one that can accurately capture a representation of the op's voice. Once that is achieved any effect possible to achieve by means of other microphones can be duplicated with electronic processing of the accurate signal from the Hi-Fi mike. Thanks again for the URL to the recorded sounds. That audio clip tends to make my case for me, a good mike, many possible results, a Swiss Army knife of different results available through processing. The Heil PR 40 may not be the highest of Hi-Fi mikes but it is sufficient for my purposes and apparently for a bunch of Flexers. Maybe not perfect, but good enough. I hope to catch your melodious tones on the HF bands. 73 Patrick AF5CK Original Message- From: Michael Walker Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 3:51 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Microphone Recommendation? I'm glad you enjoyed it. Personally, it is about getting the message through. I just ran CQWW and I know that if I had not used the HC5 element (really sharp and annoying) there are many stations that would have not copied me. I also can honestly say that those that were using a DX like shaping, I had problems copying. There is no 1 perfect element (just like a swiss army knife).You need different 'shapes' for different tasks. Listen to this about the HC6. Pay attention to how each of his shapes sound. http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/press/hc6.mp3 I recorded all of my 1600 QSO's from CQWW. I will try to find some great DX audio and some really bad DX audio. It won't be until next week though. When I do, I will share them. Mike va3mw ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex
Re: [Flexradio] Product Decision
Bob Did you confirm that it s not coming in on the mic lead? Mike va3mw On Dec 27, 2012, at 2:11 PM, Steve Sterling f...@sgsterling.com wrote: Hi Robert-- the cheaper bead type designs, if configured properly, do work. But a good one requires a) 50 or more beads, 100 beads to use on 160M-- to get the necessary high impedance .. b) The correct ferrite mix. I don't know how many or what mix the MFJ has. There are many vendors of the bead-type chokes that skimp-- maybe only 20 or 25 beads, and worse, beads made for VHF, not HF. I've used materials from Wireman to make a bead-type or two. Cost effective if implemented right. Waste of money or worse if not. Steve WA7DUH On 12/27/2012 8:45 AM, Robert Costa wrote: All, As many of you have read and are probably tired of hearing, I am chasing down my RF ingress issues into my Flex 5000a, which seem to be even acting up on 40 meters and above now. As part of my potential solution, I will be purchasing a isolation choke. I had decided on a product, when a friend of mine pointed to another product that is almost 1/3 the cost. Now I do believe in the old adage that you get what you pay for. I was on the phone with Bob from Balun Designs. He suggested a dual core 1115DU. The cost is $79.00 plus shipping. The item has great characteristics as far as SWR, line loss and choking impedance from 160-10 meters. My friend in a QSO last night suggested the MFJ-915. This item is only 29.99. It consists of a bunch of ferrite beads. As it is MFJ, I do not expect them to publish any specifications or sweeps from a spectrum analyzer. Hs anyone dealt with either one of these products or both? Can you give me your honest opinion on the performance versus cost analysis? Thank you and 73 Robert KB6QXM ___ 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] Suggestions
What mic are you using? Mike va3mw On Dec 23, 2012, at 11:48 PM, Dave Gomberg da...@wcf.com wrote: At 14:15 12/22/2012, Robert Costa wrote: who has used what and what the results and over all costs have been. I put ferrites on all cables, but what really fixed my RF ingress problem was the mic input to the RJ45, I ferrited the dickens out of the audio in leads and problem solved. I did that by wrapping a 2 foot RJ45 cable thru a toroid about a dozen times. -- Dave Gomberg, San Francisco NE5EE Programming since 1961 All addresses, phones, etc. at http://www.wcf.com/ham/info.html - ___ Flexedge mailing list flexe...@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software innovation and other technical SDR topics. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VU5K Question
Robert You haven't mentioned anything about ground buses yet? Do you have you in place? Why do you think that you have to rewrite your microphone? What type of mic is it? Can you try another mic? Also, disconnect anything from the radio that you are currently not using? Is the computer ground strapped to the radio? Is the radio power supply plugged into the same power bar as the computer? Start simplifying things first and then add more bits. Don't blame the radio as many others have great success. We just need to sort out your environment. Mike va3mw On Dec 18, 2012, at 7:53 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com wrote: Terry, My situation for RF ingress is a lot worse. I have Ferrites on everything. I do not have anything on my dipole so I might be getting RF ingress from common mode currents. I also may have to rewire my microphone as I might be getting RF through my microphone. The RF ingress affects me on wave lengths above 40 meters. I can only use 80 and 40 with my Flex now. Expensive 2 band radio. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Terry Maurice ve3...@execulink.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 2:53 pm Robert I initially had some RF ingress issues, but I put ferrites on all audio and power lines, as well as microphone cables. I have no issues now and work the bands up to 70cm with no reports of any RF on my signal. I have some external digital processors, BHI, that I use as well, so there are lots of audio cables external to the Flex. I also use the Tokyo Hy-power 2m amplifier without RF issues. My main issue was with the fan noise of the VU5K, but I found by carefully balancing the audio and using the DExp control that I could keep the background noise out of my transmitted signal and I no longer get audio reports asking about the noise in the background. Having the panadapter when doing weak signal work is really nice, as these can be so easily missed. Terry On 18/12/2012 17:02, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: I personally liked having the option of having transverters for the Flex. All mode, VHF/UHF. Reading the reflector, these v/u units were not without problems. I wonder what the percentage of the 5000a users use transverters. You are right, also not wide banded also. Maybe a question for the Flex edge group. Myself, I am just trying to get rid of my RF ingress issues first before I add any transverter or an amplifier for that matter. My Flex experience has definately not been plug and play, but I did not expect it to be. I cannot use my Flex above 40 meters still. The support of the Flex staff and other Flexers has been great though. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: Jim Barber audio...@q.com To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com Cc: H. Dave Meitzen dmeit...@tx.rr.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 1:44 pm That question prompted me to look at the transverter port(s) and software capabilities on the 5K, which both turned out to be quite adequate. Unfortunately, no wide-range transverters exist, or if they do they're hiding from me. I've considered modifying one of my vintage Yaesu units, (which are segment-switched to cover the entirety of 2 meters at least) but the local oscillators in those are impossible to net in close enough for today's expectations. So - yes, it remains a good question. 73, Jim N7CXI On 12/18/2012 1:25 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: Good question. 73, Robert KB6QXM Ham Radio Open Conversation Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: H. Dave Meitzen dmeit...@tx.rr.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 1:19 pm What now is the recommended path to integrate 2M and 70CM operation into the Flex5K? Thanks Dave AA9TT ___ 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
Re: [Flexradio] Satellite software for PowerSDR
Tell us more on what is working ... Or not. Are you using a com port replicator? Mike va3mw On Aug 28, 2012, at 6:09 PM, Ronald G. Parsons w5...@w5rkn.com wrote: I have been trying to use SatPC32 and Ham Radio Deluxe with PowerSDR 2.3.5 using both CAT ID = PowerSDR and CAT ID = TS-2000. I have encountered problems with both of these. What satellite control programs are you satellite Flexer’s using with the FLEX radios? Ron W5RKN ___ 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] band conditions
You can also check out the wspr net. Very excellent indicator. Mike va3mw On Apr 7, 2012, at 3:08 PM, Burt k1...@yahoo.com wrote: Not that dead, I just worked ZL1RD Brevity is the soul of wit-Shakespeare If you are too big for a small job, you are too small for a big job. --- On Sat, 4/7/12, Steve Sterling f...@sgsterling.com wrote: 10M was certainly dead this morning from the west coast anyway. Getting ready to do a noon net on 40M soon. Steve On 4/7/2012 10:44 AM, paul glassman wrote: Hi all, What are you experiencing with band conditions? I cant tell if I have antenna problems, rig problems or the bands are dead? Thanks Paul w8jn ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Keyer out
You can measure them with a voltmeter. Volts for open circuit and amperage for closed. Then you will know for sure, although I'm not really sure why you are asking. 73, mike va3mw On Nov 24, 2011, at 1:10 PM, Bill Dailey docdai...@gmail.com wrote: What are the spec on the keyer out plugs? Voltage, polarity transmit and receive. Sent from my iPad ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Worst case scenario
Lol Neal I thought crap like that only happens to me! Mike va3mw On Nov 24, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Neal Campbell abrohamn...@gmail.com wrote: Why is it we always go for the worst outcome first? I have been building and testing a computer today and everything was going smoothly until it just turned off. Would not power up no matter what! So, I unplug everything from the motherboard and bring out the PSU tester, which shows a bad power supply. So, I plug in the bench PSU and try the computer, no luck. So I put the power supply tester on the bench power supply and it shows dead. This is too much stuff dead but my first suspicion is that the PSU tester isn't good so I throw it away and look for my spare one (not found). Then I look down and see the power cord is not fully plugged in. AHA! So I unplug the bench PSU and get the PSU tester out of the trash. Plug the original PSU back in, hit the power button and nothing happens! So I plug the PSU tester into the original PSU and still no reading. Well, maybe the original PSU really did die! So I am looking in inventory for a replacement PSU and see I have none available (the bench PSU is very underpowered for anything but testing). But, I figured, at least confirm the motherboard isn't dead so I plug in the bench PSU and hit the power button, nothing. Usually at this stage its a sign I need to walk away because frustration will start to blind me. So I push back my chair to leave and then see the power cord for the power outlet on my test bench has worked its way out of the power socket. Why didn't I check that at the beginning and save myself an hour of frustration and picking my PSU tester out of trash twice??? At least its up and working normally again! 73 -- 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] Band data from a Flex-5000 to the Elecraft KPA500 amp?
Why not use the SGC 500 if you only need 500 watts? Mike va3mw On Jun 22, 2011, at 2:24 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote: On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.netwrote: I was disappointed that the Flex series of radios did not follow the SDR-1000 in having a direct output for band data signals. My SDR-1000 is directly connected to a Quadra and can bandswitch it independently of DDutil, etc. My 5000a requires a parallel port and DDutil to do the same. It appears that Flexradio had intended to make an interface unit for the 5000a/3000 that would have plugged in to the flexport (name?) and allowed them to do this, but it must have fallen through the cracks. Since band data is produced by PowerSDR and not by the radio hardware it makes sense to have the band data come from the computer. There is no standard for outputing band data to devices. The closest thing I have found is the Kenwood CAT command set used by Kenwood, Flex, Elecraft, and others. Some older radios use analog voltages (older ICOM and Yaesu radios) and some also use BCD (binary parallel). Still, serial is the most flexible and the most compatible. I would be surprised if the KPA500 does not accept the Kenwood CAT commands to set band as that is what the K2 and K3 normally generate through their serial ports. It appears that you can connect to RS-232 connector #8 on the back of the KPA500 for this. (Probably, I am guessing but I have been able to control other Elecraft devices from the computer this way and they do suggest that it can be controlled from a Kenwood radio via this connector.) If that is the case then you just need a serial connection from the computer running PowerSDR and the KPA500. If you wish to use digital mode programs like fldigi or Ham Radio Deluxe you will need to use DDutil to repeat the CAT data to the KPA500. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ 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/
