[Flexradio] Missing Waterfall
Just got back from a 3 week vacation. Booted up Computer and rig (Flex 5000) and found that my waterfall and panfall no longer shows up in Power SDR 2.4.4. display. Just black space where waterfall signals should show. I reviewed the archives and did the complete reboot that was suggested. (No Joy) Also checked the Waterfall display settings. They are correct and no joy. All else works well. Just can see the waterfall. Anybody out there have any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your input. Mark NU8Z Website: www.nu8z.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] THP 1.5kfx
I have been using DDUtil to control a THP HL-1.5KFX Amp. I have had the amp in the Kenwood mode and I'm using the DDUtil Passive listener mode and a RS232 cable. Works great. DDUtil controls the band switching on the amp with no problem. Regardless of what the instruction say, I use straight thru connections. The null modem crossover wiring did not work. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Art Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 11:34 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] THP 1.5kfx Hello All, Is anyone using the Flex 5K with the Tokyo HI Power 1.5 KFX ? If so, how connect? 73 -- Art K8JK ___ 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] CW grief, a solution?
Ditto here! I'm very pleased with CW using PowerSDR 1.18.6 I have tried the new beta PowerSDR V2.0 and subsequent updates with unsatisfactory CW keying and I reverted back. The V2.0 is beta software and I'm sure they are working to improve CW performance. I look forward to the other features and the new skins look. But good CW performance is the #1 priority for me also. We will give them time to get it right! Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Hunter Mills Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] CW grief, a solution? Pete, I am primarily a cw op and had been very satisfied with the cw keying performance of my 3000 until I upgraded to PowerSDR V2.0 Since the upgrade, I have experienced the same annoying popping and crackling of my cw keying and I can't seem to get it fixed. I am running Windows XP on a Quad core from Neal Campbell - tuned for optimum Flex performance. The problem persists even if I reduce the F3K output to zero. My break-in keying was flawless with PowerSDR Ver 1.86 and I thought that I would have the same result with the Ver 2.0 but that has not been the case. I have tried numerous adjustments and suggestions from past postings but to no avail. I am hoping to find a solution - since CW is my mainstay, I really want to get this resolved. - Hunter, K3IE ___ 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] OT: Upgrading to Win7?
Gents, I like Windows 7. I have on my personal business computer. My radio computer still has XP pro, but I'm going to be upgrading radio computer in near future. I have all the components and I'm ready to roll. I know at one time the conventional wisdom was to stick with XP for flex use. Is this still the case? I'm thinking of loading Windows 7 (32 bit home premium with 4 gig of ram.) What say you computer gurus? Is this a safe move at this time. Second Question: Any advantage (or disadvantage) to going with 64 bit? Your input is appreciated. Thanks es 73 Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:41 PM To: Tim N9PUZ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT: Upgrading to Win7? You have to do a clean install as there is no upgrade path from XP to Win7. As far as the other Win7 questions, try this web page http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/30/windows-7-whats-the-difference-betw een-the-editions -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim N9PUZ Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:04 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT: Upgrading to Win7? For someone using Win7 on a small network ( 10 devices) what are the pros and cons of Windows 7 Home Premium vs. Windows 7 Professional? Any problems with Home Premium sharing files with Linux machines, etc.? I have one Win 7 Professional machine at present and it works with everything else I own. Just wondering what I give up with Home Premium. Do the usual tricks work for doing a clean install vs. an upgrade? The other Windows machines are all Win XP Pro. 73, Tim N9PUZ On 9/15/2010 9:40 AM, Neal Campbell wrote: Hi guys If you have been thinking of upgrading to Windows 7, Microsoft is planning to repeat its Family Pack promotion where you get 3 licenses of Windows 7 for $150 (which is half the OEM price). See this link! http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/windows-7-family-pack-discounts-return/2380?u tm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+zdnet%2FBott+%28ZD Net+Ed+Bott%27s+Microsoft+Report%29 73 Neal Campbell ___ 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] OT: Upgrading to Win7?
Thank You all for the input!! It sounds like Win 7 is the way to go. Know it's time to get to work and assemble the new system. Thanks again to all that commented. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:58 AM To: Tim N9PUZ Cc: FlexRadio List Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT: Upgrading to Win7? Hi All The issue of using the full 4GB of memory in selecting 64 bit versus 32 bit isn't so straightforward. Most systems (i.e. bios) will reserve memory for devices, etc. On the system I just assembled for a customer, there were enough devices installed that it took an entire GB of capacity so the operating system only had 3GB to see (which is below the maximum 3.2GB visible anyway). Besides, you will never see the difference between 4GB and 3.2GB in operation. I can also say that Win7 x64 seems slower on a 4GB system than a Win7x86 system does with 3.2GB. I have seen some real weirdness with vendors supporting Win7 and especially Win7x64. Weird in that they are not actively developing drivers for their current product line even though WinXP is dead! Things like printers (as mentioned before), scanners, webcams, etc. I still recommend 32 bit Win7, its just an easier transition. 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.abrohamnealsoftware.com (540) 645 5394 On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Tim N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com wrote: Another item to check is your printer. When I built my one Windows 7 32-bit machine I found that my older Lexmark ink jet was not supported. You may find that a printer upgrade is required as well. 73, Tim N9PUZ ___ 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] Reverting Back to 1.8.6
I loaded up the beta of SDR Version 2. Worked OK, but had some issues with the beta. I would now like to revert back to Version 1.8.6. Now running Firmware 2.0.2.7 and Firewire driver 3.5.2.8028. I did try to launch Power SDR from the old 1.8.6 icon, but says I need different firmware. What is the procedure for revering back to SDR 1.8.6? Especially interested firmwire reversion procedure. Would appreciate a brief description of rollback procedure. Thanks Mark NU8Z ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Reverting Back to 1.8.6
Yes FLEX-5000 It's done and all went well Thanks Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison [mailto:telli...@itsco.com] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 2:43 PM To: Tim Ellison; NU8Z; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Reverting Back to 1.8.6 Whoops. I assumed a FLEX-5000. My bad. If you have a FLEX-3000 you need this firmware http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=289 I also assume you are reverting to PowerSDR 1.18.6 since there was not a 1.8.6 release. :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 2:25 PM To: NU8Z; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Reverting Back to 1.8.6 1.) Download firmware 1.3.0.8 from the FlexRadio Web page http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=287 2.) Follow these instructions http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50397.aspx Don't worry about back-reving the Firewire driver. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of NU8Z Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 2:05 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Reverting Back to 1.8.6 I loaded up the beta of SDR Version 2. Worked OK, but had some issues with the beta. I would now like to revert back to Version 1.8.6. Now running Firmware 2.0.2.7 and Firewire driver 3.5.2.8028. I did try to launch Power SDR from the old 1.8.6 icon, but says I need different firmware. What is the procedure for revering back to SDR 1.8.6? Especially interested firmwire reversion procedure. Would appreciate a brief description of rollback procedure. Thanks Mark NU8Z ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Ameco PT-3
Anybody on the reflector using an Ameco PT-3 on their Flex 5000? Have a chance to get on fairly cheap. Looking for improvement on 6 meters. The PT-3 is rated for 1.8 through 54mhz. Your input would be appreciated. Mark NU8Z ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Amp Tuner Interfacing -?
I have been using DDUtil to control a THP HL-1.5KFX Amp. I have had the amp in the Kenwood mode and I'm using the DDUtil Passive listener mode and a RS232 cable. All has been working well. DDUtil controls the band switching on the amp with no problem. Now I will be adding a Palstar AT-Auto tuner to the mix. (just ordered) I was thinking of just paralleling the RS-232 or in essence running a Y cable to simultaneously control the AT-Tuner using the same passive listener settings from DDUtil. Question #1: Does this sound like the best route to take? Are others doing this successfully? Question # 2: Are there others out there using the THP HL-1.5KFX and Palstar AT-TUNER with some other setup? I have read that some are using the CV-I level converters. Is this a better way to go? The HL-1.5KFX also has a Icom mode and I see that the AT-Tuner has CV-I jacks. My end objective is to have both the amp and the tuner controlled by one com port via DDUtil. I would also like to still be able to have the tuner in the controlled auto mode, even if the amp is off. I'm also interested in the method that is the most efficient in terms of data exchange and dependability. Does anyone have any suggestions or input one which way to control the amp and tuner? I thank you in advance for your help. Mark NU8Z ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting
I was also a long time user of Logic. Started back with Logic 1 or 2 (can't remember). I think Logic is an excellent logging program. If it were not for the issues ( I had) with interfacing the Flex with it, I would likely still be using it. Now that being said, because of the issues I gave DXLabs a try. I made the conversion about 3 years ago and have not looked back. All went smooth. I did lose some of my QSO notes from Logic in the transfer, but made no special effort to save them. There are some adif data massaging programs that could be used to maybe prevent that from happening. I made the transition knowing that I could always go back to Logic and put more effort into resolving the issue with the flex interfacing. When I first made the change to DxLabs I had a bit of switchers remorse, but that lasted about 2 days! Then I was hooked. The bottom line is that DX Labs is an amazing program. ( and it's free - with incredible product support) Regardless of what radio I was using, If I knew what I know now about this program I would have made the switch. I'm a happy camper Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of George Steube Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 7:28 AM To: K0DAN; dan edwards Cc: flex list Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting Dan, The transfer was easy, the software is free, there is a ton of QSLing options that work. Just down load and try it. George W2GS -Original Message- From: K0DAN [mailto:k0...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:46 PM To: dan edwards; George Steube Cc: flex list Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting I've been running LOGic with hardware radios for a l-o-n-g time, pretty much trouble-free and frankly can't complain about the product or support. OK, so some have reported troubles interfacing with FLEX, others not. Those of you who have switched from LOGic to DXLab or something else, how bad was the data transfer, esp as regards reports, awards, QSLO info, eQSL, LOTW, etc., etc., all that background stuff which you have accumulated for years? Surely all this stuff doesn't just port overor does it 73 dan k0dan - Original Message - From: dan edwards w...@att.net To: George Steube a...@bellsouth.net Cc: flex list flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting i second that motion dxLab work GREAT dan, w5xz --- On Fri, 12/11/09, George Steube a...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: George Steube a...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting To: K0DAN k0...@comcast.net, FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:00 AM I did, but Logic8 kept locking up, I repeatedly tried to get the developer to fix the problem with no luck. I changed to DXLab suite and have not looked back. You will not get better support on any product than Dave provides with DXLab. George W2GS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz]on Behalf Of K0DAN Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 4:35 PM To: FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting Speaking of logging software, have any FLEX users out there interfaced LOGic to their SDR radios? 73 dan k0dan - Original Message - From: Rudy Bakalov r_baka...@yahoo.com To: FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz; Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting Fair enough. The issue with the logger is the ease of configuration. Many hams are intimidated by messing with CAT commands. Also, there is a much higher risk of an error compared to a visual interface that clearly defines the configuration. Rudy N2WQ --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote: From: Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com Subject: [Flexradio] Fwd: More Flex in contesting To: FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 1:00 PM On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 7:09 AM, Rudy Bakalov r_baka...@yahoo.com wrote: It appears that the logger can in fact re-program the antenna selection on the fly using the set of available CAT commands. But this is extremely inefficient as the logger will have to send all the CAT commands just to turn the TX on, before even sending the actual contest message. It is much better to extend the existing PowerSDR software with a SO2R mode where antenna and relay outputs are per VFO rather than band. What you have described, i.e. sending all the commands to change the antenna settings before initiating the transmit, is both necessary and sufficient to meet all cases, present and future. If your data link is fast there will be no appreciable delay. At 19200 bps a 20 byte command sequence
Re: [Flexradio] DDItil and amplifier
Joe: Go to the slave radio portion of the Ports Tab of DDutil. Set the slave radio to follow SDR Set radio type to Kenwood Use 9600-8-1 Set amp to Kenwood Mark NU8Z PS.. This is one way to do it. You can also use the ICOM method from your Port 8. You can also use the Icom CT-17 interface or equivalent hook to computer comport 8. Then run the wire to the CV-I interface plug on the amp. As you likely know, You can also use the Yausu method to with the BCD tab and a parallel port -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Joseph White Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:12 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] DDItil and amplifier Several of you are running the Tokyo High Power Amplifiers with a Flex Radio. I need to know what the setting in DDUtil is. I have the cable run from the amp to a USB port on the Flex 5000C. It is seen as com port 8. Can someone send me this setting in DDUtil to get this set up. I am itching to get the amp on the air. Thanks, Joe White - KE4TV Email: mailto:ke...@arrl.net ke...@arrl.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to n...@comcast.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] Tokyo Hi-Power Amp
The DDUTL program will control the amp via the Icom (with CVI interface)or, Yaesu (with the parallel port)or, or Kenwood rs-232. I have used both Icom and RS232 with success. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of N4PY2 Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:20 AM To: Joseph White; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Tokyo Hi-Power Amp If you use my N4PY software to control the powerSDR, my N4PY software has a separate comport interface to control the Tokyo HP amplifier. This works very well. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Mountain Drive Hays, NC 28635 www.n4py.com - Original Message - From: Joseph White ke...@arrl.net To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Cc: flexe...@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Tokyo Hi-Power Amp I am looking for someone that is using the Flex 5000 or Flex 3000 with a Tokyo Hi-Power HL-1.5Kfx. I have ordered the HL-2.5Kfx and the connections are suppose to be the same. I need to know what program you are using to interface to the radio and the setup information. Only HL-1.5Kfx owners need to reply. I am looking for specifics and someone knowledgeable of the amp. Thanks, Joe White - KE4TV Email: mailto:ke...@arrl.net ke...@arrl.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to n4...@earthlink.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to n...@comcast.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] OT
All this old computer reminiscing reminds me of my ole Digital Group Z80 machine. I built it from a kit. I could not afford a floppy drive. I had the ole audio tape FSK system and then graduated to a set of twin Phi Decks. These were small cassette drives that attempted to run like the big digital drives. What a nightmare to keep running! I remember how high tech I was when I got 16K of memory (Two big boards with 8K each) I was humbled when the Commodore 64 came out. It put the Digital Group machine to shame and was only the size of the DG's keyboard. Anybody out there ever build one of the digital group systems? (Mid 70's I think?) Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Sanger, Joseph Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:34 PM To: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz; Flex Radio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT I purchased the first 8 floppy drive system available for the Altair-8800 running CP/M ... Probably back in 1976 or 1977 ... Was a dual drive system made by ... Digital Research I believe ... Could be wrong Cost me $3,200. And those were REAL dollars back then! -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dr. Howard S. White Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:33 PM To: Geep Howell; flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz; Flex Radio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT I built my first computer in1958 from an article in Popular Electronics. It was a total of 4 bits. Used 17 tubes. Hooked it to a home brew Xmter and sent counts from 0 to 15 on 40M to a second one I built to receive them. You guys make me feel ancient and I really am not that old! BTW had to get my ham license so I could legally enter the project into a high school science fair. __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P. Eng., KY6LA Website: www.ky6la.com No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Ham Antennas Save Lives - Katrina, 2003 2007 San Diego Fires, 911 Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Geep Howell g...@wa4rts.net Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:08:40 To: Flex RadioFlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT Any of you youngsters remember the Ferguson Big Board? Z80 CPU and 64k memory. My first real computer, built with my own two hands and it actually worked first time. Two (count 'em at $450 each) 8 Seagate floppies. CP/M forever! geep On Jun 23, 2009, at 1:06 PM, N4PY2 wrote: I remember back in 1976, we were developing a store controller system that used an 8 inch floppy drive as its main storage device. The diskette drive used a geneva mechanism for moving the head. It took 5 full seconds for the head to move from one end of the floppy to the other! Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com To: N4PY2 n4...@earthlink.net; Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net ; Flex Radio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:44 PM Subject: RE: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] OT It is tough getting old. I recently threw away an original IBM XT 10 MB hard drive (I am sure the seek times were I the seconds). Oh the bygone days of the 16-bit 8088 4.77 MHz personal computer. My toaster has more processing power than the old XT. We have come so far -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz ] On Behalf Of N4PY2 Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:33 PM To: Ross Stenberg; Flex Radio Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] OT I have a bunch of them myself that I should throw away. But I don't have anymore 8 inch floppies! Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net To: Flex Radio FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:28 PM Subject: [Flexradio] OT Nothing relevant but just wanted to mention that I just found an old box full of 5 1/4 floppy disks. Throwing away originals of MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.0, ProComm Plus, Norton 6.01, AfterDark screensaver, and Orchid video drivers. It's tough to get old. 73 Ross K9COX ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] OT
You had the deluxe model! I had the Span Master If I would not have save my pennies for the radio back in ~1960(around $25), I don't know that I would be on this reflector today. I did not know much about ham radio prior to that. (Around 1960) If I remember right, I saved around $18 and my parents kicked in the rest. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Jerzycke Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:22 PM To: JosephSanger; David Beumer W0DHB; k5...@sbcglobal.net; N4PY2 Cc: 'FlexRadio ' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT Yeah, but we like radios, too! I'm restoring a set of Drake 4-Line twins that I could never afford when I was a kid, and just recently added a Knight-Kit Star Roamer to the pile of in-work projects. it was a pretty crummy receiver, but it was the first radio kit I ever built, and the first shortwave receiver I ever owned. 73, Jim KQ6EA --- On Tue, 6/23/09, N4PY2 n4...@earthlink.net wrote: From: N4PY2 n4...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT To: Sanger, Joseph joseph.san...@nyumc.org, David Beumer W0DHB d...@w0dhb.net, k5...@sbcglobal.net Cc: 'FlexRadio ' FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 3:23 PM I guess it's obvious the kind of people that enjoy computer controlled radios. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: Sanger, Joseph joseph.san...@nyumc.org To: David Beumer W0DHB d...@w0dhb.net; k5...@sbcglobal.net Cc: 'FlexRadio ' FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT anybody remember the world's first calculator kit? Came out just before the Altair 8800 from same company, MITS. Cost about $150, i believe ... had 4 functions + a few memory locations for storage. I built it my third year of college, in 1972. From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of David Beumer W0DHB [d...@w0dhb.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:04 PM To: k5...@sbcglobal.net Cc: 'FlexRadio ' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OT Got my K E and my dad's K E slide rules -- Dad's is in units of cubits . Anyone remember the Wang analog calculators (with nixie tubes) -- divide by 0 actually returned an answer (partial value of infinity maybe ?!) k5nwa wrote: On 6/23/2009 2:41 PM, Ross Stenberg wrote: Anyone still have their Pickett or Bowmar Brain? I still have my Picket Slide Ruler, no batteries needed. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ This List Message delivered to joseph.san...@nyumc.org This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. = ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ This List Message delivered to n4...@earthlink.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ This List Message delivered to kq...@pacbell.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ This List Message delivered to n...@comcast.net ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http
Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A
Interesting? I just noticed that mine is also defaulting to max power when I click through the bands and registers within a band? Mine never did that before. Another interesting point is that I have not updated my PowerSDR software in a few months. I wonder if DXLabs or DDUtil is sending the command? I have updated those programs. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of w8...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 1:09 PM To: FireBrick Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A Thanks, That is how mine used to operate. Can't figure out what got changed. Perhaps my database is corected, will try a new one. 73,, Art From: FireBrick w...@billnjudy.com To: w8...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, June 1, 2009 1:02:33 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A Art I'm not sure why yours is doing that. I have a different drive for almost every band. I set them so that I max at exactly a KW when using the amp. I can click through the progression of buttons on Band-HF and watch the drive change with each selection. And unless I change the drive level on purpose, the next time I start PWSDR it seems to 'remember' my choice for each band. I 'thought' that was a database memory item, but I may be confused...I didn't take my massive dose of Aricept yet today. -- Newspaper Headline: Typhoon Rips through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead -- TOWER/WEBCAMS @ http://71.57.45.48:8080 Weather Page @ http://hhweather.webhop.org - Original Message - From: w8...@yahoo.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Pwr out (drive) 5000A Pwr out always defaults back to 100 when changing bands. vs 1.16.2, 1.18.0, and pretty betty. What do I have set incorrectly ? Thanks, Art K8JK ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Huge latency spikes
This may be nothing, but I can't help but notice that there have been a number of issues mentioned on the reflector lately regarding DPC's. I have never had a problem with hang ups or stutters and cutouts until recently. (The last week) I have recently had some minor sputters and cutouts. Although, I have had no issues with lock ups. I have always run multiple programs, Power SDR, VAC, VCOM, DXLab (with all programs modules open including WW and DX Atlas) and have had no problems. That is, with the exception of the last week. As mentioned, I have had some issues, but based on what I have read they are minor. Now the question. My computer did some automatic upgrades last week. I think there were 4 or 5 items. One upgrade was .net framework 3.5 SP1 and the others were security related. I remember one of the security fixes was for internet explorer. The only thing I know for sure, is the time I started having these issues seems to be right in line with the time I made these upgrades. This also ties in with a increased number of reported issues on the reflector. Just a coincidence or possibly is there a link to these upgrades. Everyone loves a conspiracy theory! May be nothing, but had to ask? Mark NU8Z SDR 5k, 2.4Ghz 2 Core, 3gig ram, Windows XP SP3 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:25 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Huge latency spikes On Feb 17, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Tim Ellison wrote: Alan, First off CPU utilization is a poor metric to use when debugging DPCs. Your culprit is probably either the UPS-monitoring utility and/or the CA Internet Security suite issuing a call to make some component hardware do something. For me, it is MS Outlook that is the trigger for long duration DPCs. With all DPC issues, make sure all of your hardware drivers are up to date along with the BIOS and mobo chipset drivers. Good luck in finding the needle in the proverbial haystack. I have been experiencing this too. I had gone to all the trouble to turn everything off on my machine dedicated to running the F5K and DPC latency was running around 400us worst case. This machine has no security software, runs no web browser, no mail user agent, etc. It runs PSDR, VAC, com0com, and either DM780 or fldigi, period. Within the last couple of weeks I have started having this freezing problem again with DPC latency popping up to 4000us. Switching from normal mode to safe mode 1 has solved the problem but I am more concerned with the fact that something has changed but I haven't changed anything (except versions of the aforementioned programs and Microsoft WinXP updates). Annoying. So this is a problem that had been solved and now has regressed for some reason. I would sure like to know what has caused the change. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11 4913 3254 B6E0 CC09 1209 5C52 A32A 1B6C ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z)
Al: Excellent suggestion! I disabled all the single letter shortcuts. The only ones I would really miss would be Rit up (O) and Rit dn (I) Band and mode can be controlled from the logging program. I will see how this works during the next contest. Thanks again for the tip! Thanks Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Al Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 4:41 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z) I have resorted to disabling the keyboard shortcuts in PowerSDR when I run contests ( SetupOptions Keyboard ) This mostly works for me as a seldom use any of the shortcuts except the direct frequency entry. During the contest I have to use the band buttons to change bands/frequency. Al, K0VM Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:20:46 -0500 From: Phil Theis p...@k3tuf.com Subject: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z) To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Message-ID: 497b4dee.70...@k3tuf.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Before I put this in for feature request I wonder if it's already there. Several times during the contest last weekend I ended up entering a wrong value thinking my focus was in the logging program and sent the flex off into never never land losing valuable time finding where I was again. I'd love an undo button. I don't care where it is, even if it's buried in a menu, just so I can find it. Any help out there? thanks Phil K3TUF FN10we 160m-1.25cm ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z)
I double ditto, that last ditto I also make the occasional mistake. I go to type in his call and end up on another band or up 1mhz. That all depends on his call ..hi I hate when I do that! Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ted Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:46 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z) ditto Ted NX6C From: Phil Theis p...@k3tuf.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 9:20:46 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Undo (^Z) Before I put this in for feature request I wonder if it's already there. Several times during the contest last weekend I ended up entering a wrong value thinking my focus was in the logging program and sent the flex off into never never land losing valuable time finding where I was again. I'd love an undo button. I don't care where it is, even if it's buried in a menu, just so I can find it. Any help out there? thanks Phil K3TUF FN10we 160m-1.25cm ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] For Sale SDR-1000
I have for sale a FlexRadio Systems SDR-1000 with 100W PA, internal ATU, Edirol FA-66 sound card. Radio was originally shipped in November 2006 has an 8-pin mic connector. Non Smoker, excellent condition and great working order. Included are: -SDR-1000 HF/6m Transceiver with 100W PA ATU -Internal 160m-6m Automatic Antenna Tuner -Edirol FA-66 soundcard w/cable - Shuttle Pro tuning knob - M0ZAZ Poorman's UCB (mini universal controler board for ptt, Amp, etc) - All cables, documentation, software, drivers. $950.00 incl. shipping to lower 48 Mark NU8Z 517-423-5906 ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] SDR-1000 For Sale
I have for sale a FlexRadio Systems SDR-1000 with 100W PA, internal ATU, Edirol FA-66 sound card. Radio was originally shipped in November 2006 has an 8-pin mic connector. Excellent condition and great working order. Included are: -SDR-1000 HF/6m Transceiver with 100W PA ATU -Internal 160m-6m Automatic Antenna Tuner -Edirol FA-66 soundcard w/cable - Shuttle Pro tuning knob - M0ZAZ Poorman's UCB (mini universal controler board for ptt, Amp, etc) - All cables, documentation, software, drivers. $1,100 incl. shipping to lower 48 Mark NU8Z 517-423-5906 ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Panadapter response time
Ned: Thanks for the reply. Nope.. I tried that. It of course changed the averaging sample rate, but did not have an effect on the stability of the visual signal on the panadapter as I tuned toward it. The visual on the signal drops way down until I quit tuning. I played with all the display settings with no effect on the issue. I did find a couple of messages in the reflector that stated that the 5000 samples the the data at around 7 times a second (via the firmware) It states that the SDR-1000 was 3 per second. That may be the differnce. I love the radio. This is not a big problem. I just wondered whay there was difference between the 1000 and the 5000. Again, thanks for taking the time to reply. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: Ned Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:23 PM To: NU8Z Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Panadapter response time I wonder if it might be related to the averaging setting. Ned, K1NJ --- On Mon, 10/13/08, NU8Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: NU8Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Flexradio] Panadapter response time To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 6:34 PM Just upgraded from SDR-1000 to the 5000. So far I really like it!! I do have one minor issue that I would like to inquire about. When I tune using the mouse wheel at a faster rate (say 50hz) the cw signals on the panadapter turn into a rolling wave as I tune toward the signal. It makes it difficult to see the signal while tuning. It's not a biggie, but that was not the case with the SDR-1000. The signals were always clearly defined on the panadapter as I tuned, even at the faster rates. I have the SR on (no difference when off) . Besides this, everything is great. Any suggestions? Mark NU8Z ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Panadapter response time
Just upgraded from SDR-1000 to the 5000. So far I really like it!! I do have one minor issue that I would like to inquire about. When I tune using the mouse wheel at a faster rate (say 50hz) the cw signals on the panadapter turn into a rolling wave as I tune toward the signal. It makes it difficult to see the signal while tuning. It's not a biggie, but that was not the case with the SDR-1000. The signals were always clearly defined on the panadapter as I tuned, even at the faster rates. I have the SR on (no difference when off) . Besides this, everything is great. Any suggestions? Mark NU8Z ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] knobs
Brian: There was a time when I missed a knob, but that is no longer the case. I use a Logitech LX3 mouse and a G-11 gaming keyboard. The mouse has a tilt wheel for fast tuning. But that being said there are even better ones out there, (Logitech VX series) I use a modified version the hotwheel program that was created by OH2BFO. The G-11 keyboard has 18 programmable keys. I programmed these keys to control the number pad commands that are in the hotwheel program. The hotwheel program can be configured to transfer the SDR keboard shortcuts to the number pad. I have modified the Hotwheel program to perform the functions that I want. I able to control the following functions on the keyboard regardless of where the program focus is. I can be in the logging program and still have complete control of my choice of 18 functions on the SDR console (without the focus being on the SDR console). The functions that I settled on are as follows: (these can be changed) Tuning rate up Tuning rate down Rit up (for off freq stations) RIT down (for off freq stations) Focus (same as Alt +Tab but in one key stroke) VFO AB CW UP CW Dn Filter width up Filter width Dn AGC-T UP AGC-T DN Cycle Preamp VFO AB Set freq Recall Split Volume up Volume Dn All the above and the mouse wheel (turn and tilt) allow me to do it all (well the important stuff) I did have the ability to change bands and modes programmed. But I gave that up for other functions because I was able to that from the logging program. My configuration is set up with contesting in mind. But, you could select different hotwheel set ups for different operating preferences. If for some reason I ever need to click on the SDR console like to perform some function that I do not have programmed., all I have to do is hit the focus button and I'm back to the logging program. The 18 extra keys are located on the left side of the keyboard which in convenient. All keys are labeled with a 1 template It took a little time to set up and get use to it, but now I have absolutely no desire for a knob of any kind. It would be to much effort to reach over and turn it.. Hi Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:11 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Reflector Subject: [Flexradio] knobs I know, Real radios don't need knobs, but until you really change the architecture of the system, they sure are nice to have. In fact, the knobs are still there but you have to use a mouse to move them. My Griffin Powermate VFO knob is still back ordered along with my second RX so in the mean time I have been using the mouse to do all the twiddling on the radio. Personally I find the sliders annoying. I have finally set the AF gain to a reasonable level and resorted to using the knob on the front of the speakers. It is *much* more convenient than trying to grab the volume slider on the screen with the mouse pointer. I can find and turn that knob Right Now when my wife says something to me. And tuning is a bit awkward as well. I find I use the mouse scroll- wheel the most. I have it set to 100Hz/step so I can move pretty rapidly across the band but even that is awkward as it is too corse for final tuning of voice or CW (or anything) and too fine for moving really rapidly. I am looking forward to that Griffin knob. I have tried the point-n-click tuning but find I keep making the same mistake (call it brain flatulence). I right click to enable then left click on the signal in the pan display. But when I do that I never get it quite right and my tendency is to want to grab the pan display background with the left mouse pointer to drag-tune. Oops -- forgot to right-click the tune pointer off. Of course, now I am nowhere near where I was before and I wasn't paying attention to the exact frequency so getting back is usually by guess and by god. (Oh, and I keep thinking that I need to click where I want the BFO injection to be, not in the center of the signal. Too clever for my own good, eh?) OK, enough with the complaints. Let's be productive. I want some knobs. I want real knobs too. There is something ergonomically right about a knob in that you can find it in the dark and feel where you are in its adjustment range when you are moving it especially if it has some kind of detent or pointer. Yes, I suspect that once we get to Bob's and Frank's cognitive radio we might not need the knobs but for now, I want something I can grab-n-tweak instead of drag-n-drop. Has anyone made PowerSDR work with any of the MIDI control surfaces that are readily available? (I have a control surface I use for recording.) I am also open to other ideas as well. (Yes, I looked on the KB and FAQ but didn't find it. If it is there I apologize for wasting people's time here. Thanks!) BTW, one of the things I do for fun is design aircraft cockpits
[Flexradio] VFO B Scroll Feature
I have read that there is a new VFO B scroll feature. But, I can't seem to find it? I'm running SVN 2146 with SDR -1000. How do you enable this feature?? I have checked the set-up but can't find it. Thanks In advance for your help Mark NU8Z ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] VAC Latency (on rtty)
Gentlemen: I had heard some discussion on the reflector some time back regarding a latency problem when using the VAC on RTTY. There is a long delay between the request to transmit and the time that the transmission of data starts. My problem seems similar to others that were described on the reflector. If I cycle the VAC on and off the the problem is cured (for a while). Over time the latency problem returns. Now the question. How do I fix the problem.? I have searched the reflector. As I said I find some great descriptions of the problem, but can not find the solution. Did anybody solve this? And if so how?? I'm running the SDR-1000 with Edirol FA66 at 96khz The VAC is at a 12000 Sample rate with a 512 buffer (At this setting I get no popping on TX) The VAC is set at 11025 - 96000 Sample rate Max inst = 20 Ms per int = 4 Cable format Thanks Mark NU8Z ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC Latency (on rtty)
Hello Tim: Thanks for your interest in helping. I'm using WinWarbler as my digital program, but have noticed the same thing when running NN1M The rig is keyed via the radio interface. It's important to note that the rig keys right away. There is no delay in transitioning to the transmit mode. The delay is waiting for the data to start flowing. I'm using the 4.08 version of VAC Observation: If I increase the VAC sample rate on the powerSDR audio/vac set up it greatly improves the latency situation. For example, 48000 sample rate with a 1024 buffer works good from the latency point of view. But the problem is that I get some occasional popping (audio cut outs) on my transmit audio at any sample rate other than 12000. At 12000 I get no popping at all. 24000 rate I get very occasional popping and at 48000 sample rate I get occasional pops But as I said, running at the higher sample rates fixes the Latency problem. Also, I'm running a Intel core 2 duo cpu running at 2.4ghz Thanks Again Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 7:13 PM To: NU8Z; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] VAC Latency (on rtty) Mark, I have a few questions so I have a better idea what might be going on. What digital mode program are you using? How is the software setup to key the radio? What is the VAC version you are using? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NU8Z Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 6:30 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] VAC Latency (on rtty) Gentlemen: I had heard some discussion on the reflector some time back regarding a latency problem when using the VAC on RTTY. There is a long delay between the request to transmit and the time that the transmission of data starts. My problem seems similar to others that were described on the reflector. If I cycle the VAC on and off the the problem is cured (for a while). Over time the latency problem returns. Now the question. How do I fix the problem.? I have searched the reflector. As I said I find some great descriptions of the problem, but can not find the solution. Did anybody solve this? And if so how?? I'm running the SDR-1000 with Edirol FA66 at 96khz The VAC is at a 12000 Sample rate with a 512 buffer (At this setting I get no popping on TX) The VAC is set at 11025 - 96000 Sample rate Max inst = 20 Ms per int = 4 Cable format Thanks Mark NU8Z ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Mysterious Spur Visible on Panadaptor
Edwin: Nice video, a picture truly is worth a 1000 words. See my observations below. I see and hear the exact same thing that you do and as demonstrated in your video. I'm also using the SDR1000 with an Eridol FA66, SVN 1801 at 96khz I see and hear the spurs only when on the dummy load!(as you noted in the video) When I connect the antenna the spurs are below the noise level and cannot be seen or heard. This was the case on 40 and 80 meters. On 20 meters and higher, I again saw the same thing that you noted. The spurs were on the opposite sideband. On 20 meters when I switched to LSB I could hear and see the spurs. They were really noticeable when on the dummy load. When I connected the antenna (Force 12 C3 and Lighting Bolt Quad) I could still barely hear the spurs just at the noise level (on LSB). I don't know if all this is a problem. I always run with a antenna and on the proper sideband when on the high bands. I don't know if what you (we) have observed is normal. But it does not seem to effect the operation of the radio as it normally would be used (I think). I would like to check for the spurs on 40 and 80 when the band was really quite. It seems a bit noisy tonight. I have noticed spurs on all radios I have owned in the past when no antenna was connected. Also I think that spurs are more likely on a SDR type of radio. It is the nature of the beast. But with the spur reduction feature you can eliminate or move them to where you are not. In the case of spurs that can not be removed from the bandpass, I guess I don't care if they are below the noise. I would be interested to know if others see the same thing when conducting the test exactly as you described doing it. Connected to a dummy load. (I saw the same results with no antenna or the antenna grounded). Best Regards Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edwin Marzan Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 11:27 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Flexradio] Mysterious Spur Visible on Panadaptor Hi Folks, I've uploaded a video of my panadaptor which shows a mysterious spur that I am unable to remove (in most cases) with spur reduction. It occurs mainly on Lower Side Band. I've heard the tone on previous versions as well but it is normally buried in the noise. The radio is connected to a dummy load. I'm using the SDR1000 with an Eridol FA66 and SVN1879. I'm able to operate the radio normally but hearing the tone in the background is a bit annoying. Let me know if you have any suggestions on how to remove it. I used the panadaptor/waterfall combo display in order to make it more visible. And guys, please forgive me for the awkward narration!! Thank you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN5yooPYjtY _ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows VistaR + Windows LiveT. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_ MediaCtr_bigscreen_012008 ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Third-pary RTTY CAT commands
I'm not sure I fully understand what is being proposed here and my comment may not be relevant. But, I want to make sure that whatever is changed does not have a negative impact on other digital modes. At this time nothing seems broken to me , so why fix it? (as I said, I may not fully understand) I love my Flex and the way it interfaces with DX Labs. What a great combo! I have run most all digital modes, but don't claim to be an expert on any one of them. I use DigL on all digital modes with no problems. The only time I use DigU is on 20 meter digital SSTV where the convention is USB. This allows you to hear the conversation between pictures. On 40 SSTV I use DigL for the same reason. Please consider the effect of any proposed change on all possible modes before changing anything. Don't take any flex out of the Flexradio/DX Labs experience. As I said, it seems to work great. That being said, I will live with what the experts decide is best. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert McGwier Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 3:57 PM To: Dave AA6YQ Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Third-pary RTTY CAT commands I understand now. I misread the initial message in my haste and thought the move was to USB and not DigiU. Sounds okay to me. Bob Dave AA6YQ wrote: The SDR-1000 should continue to interpret FSK (MD6;) as DigiL. The problem is that there's no Kenwood CAT-compatible way to set the SDR-1000 to DigiU, which is needed for some digital modes. I suggest that the SDR-1000 software simply be extended to interpret FSK-R (MD9;) as DigiU. 73, Dave, AA6YQ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert McGwier Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 3:34 PM To: Bob Tracy Cc: FlexRadio Reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Third-pary RTTY CAT commands This has serious drawbacks. The SSB processing system with alc, leveler, TX EQ, etc. will all be left in line. They are automatically handled correctly only in Dig modes. What is it that people don't like? Bob -- AMSAT Director and VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR WG Chair If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up. Hunter S. Thompson ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] S meter Freeze ups (Gone!)
Since installing the later 1.9 SVN versions and the new 1.10.1 version (1461) I have not had any S meter freeze ups. (knock on wood). It has been a couple of weeks now. I use to have them very often. Seems to me the problem is fixed? Have others that had the S meter freeze problem in the past noticed the same improvement?? Love my Flex!! Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070823/2feae6e3/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] split operation in rtty contest mode
I use the Sami Aintila's hotwheel program and have reprogrammed the left and right arrow keys on the number pad to control the RIT. You still have the focus on the logging program. I also reprogrammed the #5 key(+Alt)on the number pad to zero the rit. http://kotisivu.dnainternet.net/ahti/sdr-1000/HotWheel.zip This is a great program for adjusting the radio while keeping the focus on the logging program. It can be modified to meet your needs by changing the .ini file. Lots of functions that are now on Hotwheel can be controlled by the logging program (ie, freq, band , etc). That being said you can change hotwheel to control other functions on the flex. The number pad only has so many keys. The scroll key turns hotwheel on and off. The Hotwheel program makes the Flex a much much better contest radio!!! Please do not change the function of the mouse wheel! Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 6:53 AM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] split operation in rtty contest mode Most of the time, exact frequency control is not as critical in cw or ssb mode. But... IT'S EXTREMEMLY critical in digital contests. Just a few Hz will make the difference of decoding a digital signal, ESPECIALLY a weak digital signal. I operate Digital Contests using Writelog by calling CQ on VFO B via Split mode. Writelog allows mouse wheel adjustments of VFO A. This allows me to 'fine tune' an off frequency responder on the fly via the mouse while maintaing the mouse in the Writelog program (keeping Focus). I also use the PowerToys XMouse feature for instant Focus for mouse 'Snap-Click' or wider frequency excursions. Using 2 monitors, and placing PWSDR and Writelog next to each other provides minimal mouse travel. It taint perfect and it won't let me compete with the big boys (I couldn't anyway), but so far, without a dedicated frequency control device connected directly to the Flex Radio, it's the quickest 'one computer' system I've come up with. - On the other hand, you have different fingers. - Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://76.16.160.118:8080/ weather at http://hhweather.webhop.org ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR RIT control by mouse wheel
I use the Sami Aintila's hotwheel program and have reprogrammed the left and right arrow keys on the number pad to control the RIT. You still have the focus on the logging program. I also reprogrammed the #5 key(+Alt)on the number pad to zero the rit. http://kotisivu.dnainternet.net/ahti/sdr-1000/HotWheel.zip This is a great program for adjusting the radio while keeping the focus on the logging program. It can be modified to meet your needs by changing the .ini file. Lots of functions that are now on Hotwheel can be controlled by the logging program (ie, freq, band , etc). That being said you can change hotwheel to control other functions on the flex. The number pad only has so many keys. The scroll key turns hotwheel on and off. The Hotwheel program makes the Flex a much much better contest radio!!! It's great. Please do not change the function of the mouse wheel! Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry Flanders Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 11:16 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] PowerSDR RIT control by mouse wheel I have entered this on the Flex feature request list: This weekend I operated 16 hours in the SARTG RTTY contest with my SDR-1000 as my only radio. I REALLY missed an easy-to-use RIT control. Modern RTTY decoder software with Automatic Tuning helps, but RIT is still necessary. While I was in the RUN mode, the only PowerSDR control I used was RIT. My Tx freq must not move, so I couldn't tune the radio just to accomodate the occasional off-frequency caller. I typically had only 2-3 seconds to adjust the RIT to grab his callsign. It would have been very helpful if I could have set PowerSDR to let the mouse wheel control the RIT instead of its presently dedicated tuning function. Those tiny RIT buttons in PowerSDR V1.10.1 are hard to find quickly and slow to use. The keyboard commands are better, but the mouse wheel would be best. I guess one of the external knob gadgets could be dedicated to this, but I prefer to work with the keyboard/mouse combo if possible. Jerry W4UK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Interfacing with THP HL-1.5KFX
Has anyone interfaced the Tokyo Hi-Power HL-1.5KFX Amplifier to the SDR-1000 for automatic band switching?? I would be interested in hearing from you. 73 Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070124/e3159f54/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] meter freezes Check CPU usage
Same here. My CPU usage is very low. I also have the meter freeze up problem. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Kirk (KW5TX) Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3:21 PM To: Flexradio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] meter freezes Check CPU usage my CPU never gets over 25% with multiple things open I also have on this box ...1.6.2 - 1.8 and a SVN 1.9 (828) all separate installs they all do it steve kw5tx Gerald Capodieci wrote: Very funny everybody but, seriously, the meter and other display items will freeze when CPU usage reaches 100%. Check other running programs otherwise. Use Control Panel to uninstall PowerSDR reinstall from scratch. Do not import the old database right away. Then check the CPU usage. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20 070116/4b180e24/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Sub RX toggle Key and Sub RX Volume
Hello All: As input comes in from other's, it is apparent that different folks use the dual receive function for different things and have different but equally important priorities for this features use. For myself, my priority is when working a DX pile up to be able to hear the stations that the DX is working when running split. I want the capability to be to control the ratio of Main RX and Sub RX volume. This volume ratio or distribution could vary depending on the size and amplitude of the pileup that the strength of the DX station. This could be accomplished by the Main/Sub balance slider method, or the use of two volume controls. One volume control for the Main RX and one for the Sub RX. In the interest of functionality and flexibility I guess I would favor the 2 volume control approach. I'm running version 1.9.0 (803). In this version the Sub RX volume control in the Sub RX panel does not control the Sub RX volume. If this were changed so that the Sub RX volume control actually controlled Sub RX volume, that would be great. If this revision was made, one could independently adjust the Main and Sub Rx audio outputs. I think this would allow Chas to do what he wanted to do with the digital modes, yet offer the flexibility for other uses, to include the working of DX. Just my 2 cents worth. Mark NU8Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Greene Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 7:30 AM To: Joe - AB1DO; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Sub RX toggle Key and Sub RX Volume Joe, The problem with the having a single slider distribute the gains is that you need a calibration point to set equal gains on main and sub, or else a means to turn the distribution feature off. Otherwise you will spend an inordinate amount of time trying to balance the gains when you want near or precisely equal gains on both. I don't really see any advantages to distributing the gains; if there are some please tell me. The advantage of having precisely equal gains on both is to be able to measure signal strength on one and relate that to signal strength on the other when using third party software that uses a spectrum display, such as MixW. The feature of having two gain controls works now. The only hang up I have with the two gain controls is the main gain control is positioned under Sub receiver where the sub receiver gain control should be positioned under sub receiver. 73, Chas W1CG At 07:31 PM 1/5/2007, Joe - AB1DO wrote: Here's an alternative idea. How about a single slider that distributes the AF between Sub and Main RX. Kind of like an audio balance slider, but instead of balancing between L and R, balance between Sub and Main. Assuming equally strong Sub and Main RX signals, then: - Slide all the way to Main and you only hear Main - Slide all the way to Sub and you only hear Sub - Slide half way between Sub and Main and both are equally loud. Obviously, if Sub and Main have different signal strengths, then the mid point will be more towards the weaker of the two. Just a thought, 73 de Joe - AB1DO - Original Message - From: NU8Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 18:35 Subject: [Flexradio] Sub RX toggle Key and Sub RX Volume First, with regard to my original question regarding a keyboard entry to toggle the sub RX, I received a response from Henning (VK2CAP) . He stated that he uses the space bar. The space bar will toggle on and off the last button hit with the mouse. Hit the Sub RX button once with the mouse and it toggles the Sub RX nicely after that with the space bar. I tried it and it works great! Thanks Henning! Sub RX Volume Question: Now I have a question regarding the vertical slider in the Sub RX box. This now controls the Main RX volume. Would it not be better if it controled the SUB RX volume??? I think it would. We already have a volume control for the Main RX. What do others think? Best Regards Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme nts/20070105/4c04cca4/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com
[Flexradio] Keyboard Command for Sub Receiver
Is there a keyboard command to toggle the sub receiver on and off? I have the excel spreadsheet listing the keyboard commands, but this one is not included. Thanks Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070105/9d874d78/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Keyboard Command for Sub Receiver
Eric: That would be great! I would find it useful when working dual receive split in the following situation: When the DX is weak there are times when you need the extra hearing power and it would be nice to hear the DX in both ears. A good example of this would be when the pile up is huge and you think he is coming back to your call. I think I would find it easier to hit the keys, vs grabbing the mouse and moving to the sub-receive button when I want it in both ears. I guess another option might be to build an external Dual receive audio management console. This could be done with separate volume controls for the right and left channels. There may be others that have done this? But the keyboard command option sounds simple and may serve the same purpose. Thanks Mark -Original Message- From: Eric Wachsmann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:29 AM To: 'NU8Z'; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Keyboard Command for Sub Receiver I don't think there is yet. We could add one though. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of NU8Z Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 9:57 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Keyboard Command for Sub Receiver Is there a keyboard command to toggle the sub receiver on and off? I have the excel spreadsheet listing the keyboard commands, but this one is not included. Thanks Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex- radio.biz/attachments/20070105/9d874d78/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Sub RX toggle Key and Sub RX Volume
First, with regard to my original question regarding a keyboard entry to toggle the sub RX, I received a response from Henning (VK2CAP) . He stated that he uses the space bar. The space bar will toggle on and off the last button hit with the mouse. Hit the Sub RX button once with the mouse and it toggles the Sub RX nicely after that with the space bar. I tried it and it works great! Thanks Henning! Sub RX Volume Question: Now I have a question regarding the vertical slider in the Sub RX box. This now controls the Main RX volume. Would it not be better if it controled the SUB RX volume??? I think it would. We already have a volume control for the Main RX. What do others think? Best Regards Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070105/4c04cca4/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Test
No mail in about 5 days. Just checking to see that all is working. Mark -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20061125/fea87032/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
[Flexradio] Thanks - Dual Monitor Question
Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions regarding Dual Monitors. I found out what I wanted to know... PS I asked this question because I'm building a system that I will use with my new SDR-1000 (when I get it) This was my first question for the reflector. I feel better about taking jump knowing that there is help out there. I'm sure there will be more questions to come. Thanks Again Mark NU8Z -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20061025/fc995556/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
