Re: [Flexradio] Flexradio 1500/PowerSDR 2.7.2 question

[pete M]

Aussie humour is not up to par with the brits. 

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> On Jun 5, 2016, at 08:18, vk3auu  wrote:
> 
> Yeah, the fix is close SDR 2.7.2 before turning power off the Flexradio 1500
> David
> VK3AUU
> 
> -Original Message- From: David Hilton-Jones
> Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2016 6:58 PM
> To: Flexradio To Net ; flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] Flexradio 1500/PowerSDR 2.7.2 question
> 
> If I forget to close SDR 2.7.2 before turning power off the Flexradio 1500, 
> the next time I try to open Power SDR it doesn't open and a box appears 
> offering me either Flexradio 1500 or Demo, but neither works. I have to 
> restart the computer, which is a bit of a pain. Has anybody found a quick fix?
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> David, G4YTL
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Re: [Flexradio] using Skype for remote audio

[pete M]

seen some router that would be very bad with traffic that would got out then 
back in to go to a computer inside.. so can you test from another network to 
confirm that it is not a router problem? 


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> On Mar 30, 2016, at 20:55, pete M  wrote:
> 
> strange the max latency I get on my side is about 150 to 200 ms 
> 
> what is your settings? 
> 
> 
> 
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>> On Mar 30, 2016, at 18:31, Kent Hufford  wrote:
>> 
>> The only way I cured this with my 3000 was to sell it and buy a 6500.
>> 
>> Kent
>> KQ4KK
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of K5VOU
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:58 PM
>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>> Subject: [Flexradio] using Skype for remote audio
>> 
>> I am using Skype for remote audio and experiencing an excessive latency in
>> audio in and out to the Flex 3000. Is there a cure for this?
>> 
>> Tom K5VOU
>> 
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Re: [Flexradio] using Skype for remote audio

[pete M]

strange the max latency I get on my side is about 150 to 200 ms 

what is your settings? 



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> On Mar 30, 2016, at 18:31, Kent Hufford  wrote:
> 
> The only way I cured this with my 3000 was to sell it and buy a 6500.
> 
> Kent
> KQ4KK
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of K5VOU
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:58 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] using Skype for remote audio
> 
> I am using Skype for remote audio and experiencing an excessive latency in
> audio in and out to the Flex 3000. Is there a cure for this?
> 
> Tom K5VOU
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Re: [Flexradio] DDUtil madness

[pete M]

The ddutil group is very active and solution are comming fast.. 

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> On Mar 28, 2016, at 14:11, Neal Campbell  wrote:
> 
> Have you posted this on the DDU reflector or sent it to Steve?
> 
> That would be your best next step!
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Neal Campbell
> Abroham Neal LLC
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME 
> wrote:
> 
>> That errorindicates that DDUtil has crashed.
>> 
>> Tim Ellison, W4TME
>> Customer Experience Manager
>> FlexRadio Systems™
>> 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
>> Austin, TX 78728
>> Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
>> Web: www.flexradio.com 
>> 
>>> On 3/28/2016 9:15 AM, Jeff Brown wrote:
>>> 
>>> Not sure it DDUtil is broken or the newest version of HRD is broken, or
>>> maybe it's just my computer.  I can't get the HRD server working
>>> correctly.  I power up PowerSDR.  Then I start DDUtil.  I connects just
>>> fine. I have HRD 6.2 selected and the box enabled.  I previously setup the
>>> HRD rig control to connect to Flex using PowerSDR and the correct port.  It
>>> connects just fine and works as it should.  It can then connect to logbook
>>> and DM780 and they work as they should.  So with PowerSDR and DDUtil
>>> running I should just fire up logbook and DM780.  Logbook connects but the
>>> radio pane says it's SmartSDR, not PowerSDR.  A warning popup comes on and
>>> say "Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at
>>> DDUtil_V3.Setup.GetDropdownTextSstring s)".  Logbook still follows the
>>> radio but the popup won't go away unless the program is closed.  I can open
>>> DM780 but it also connects as SmartSDR instead.  It pops up a fault as soon
>>> as you try to transmit.  "Transmit Failed The 9:SMART SDR configuration
>>> does not have a TX button displayed. Press OK to configure the Radio pane
>>> layout."  When I select OK I see the interface and it does have a TX
>>> button...just won't work.  I've tried uninstall, reinstall several times.
>>> System reboot several times.  Verifed that HRD all works correctly stand
>>> alone without DDUtil.  I'm pretty much convinced that it has something to
>>> do with starting up the server and the logbook and DM780 identifying as the
>>> wrong software.  I tried changing HRD to SmartSDR and connecting.  It kinda
>>> works but TX hangs and the rig won't unkey.  Obviously not compatible
>>> command structure.  Any idea?  I hate running HRD rig control as it's
>>> redundant...only need the server.  Used to use Minideluxe, but yet another
>>> piece of software to run on top of the others.  G.  Thanks for any
>>> suggestions.
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Re: [Flexradio] No Output, Flex 1500

[pete M]

I would check the left zipatographe. 

Or remove and re install the  whole software.. ;-) 

But dont search for the right zipatographe, it never existed.

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> On Mar 28, 2016, at 18:09, Patrick Greenlee  wrote:
> 
> Could be but be thankful the turbo encabulator has a tight zig zag cam so the 
> thuzle rods didn't cam out on you.
> 
>> On 3/28/2016 2:46 PM, Hal Reid wrote:
>> Dudley,
>> 
>> Thanks for the response.
>> 
>> I have reset the database a couple of times and the output remains really 
>> low. I suspect something is broken. Of course, it receives fine.
>> 
>> It is probably a high level of non-asymmetrical hyperbolic phase imbalance, 
>> all tied to the Thermo-Encapsulaters you encounter when loading the USB 
>> drivers.
>> 
>> It may need to go back to Flex.
>> 
>> Hal, K6DPL
>> 
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>>  1. No output, flex 1500 (Hal Reid)
>>  2. Re: No Output on Flex 1500 (Dudley Hurry)
>>  3. DDUtil madness (Jeff Brown)
>>  4. Re: DDUtil madness (Tim Ellison, W4TME)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 16:56:35 -0400
>> From: "Hal Reid" 
>> To: 
>> Subject: [Flexradio] No output, flex 1500
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>> After noticing I wasn't working anybody, I checked the output of my Flex
>> 1500. The best I can measure is way less than a watt, and that is on AM.
>> It seems that I have had this problem before and resetting the database
>> fixed it. Not this time.
>> Is there another fix other than a hardware problem I can try?
>> 
>> Tnx,
>> 
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>> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 08:05:17 -0500 (CDT)
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>> Subject: [Flexradio] QUESTION about the  VU5K
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>> 
>> Just finished setting up my 5000a with the VU5K. I have all the info I could
>> fine on the VU5K, which is not a lot. Anybody have any info on the unit,or
>> where I can look to find more information on the VU5K?
>> Some of the questions are.
>> 
>> 1. The normal output on the VU5K. Have heard apx. 65-70 and some say 100.
>> 
>> 2, what ever the output is, at what point would the output start to roll
>> back ,as the VSR went up?Iam at apx.
>> 1.5 on vhf and 2.1 on uhf on my antennas.
>> 
>> 3. If I used a mast mounted preamp, Will the VU5K tolerate the voltage feed
>> imposed on the coax, with no problems.
>> 
>> Any info on the VU5K,I would be happy to pay for copying and mailing ,or e
>> mailing.
>> 73
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[Flexradio] palette integration?

[Pete M]

http://palettegear.com/index.html

Anyone at Flex seen those nifty little slider, button or dials?

Those could be a very nice addition to the flex software, you had the device 
that you want and apply it to one of the function in powersdr and you have a 
physical interface to control your radio..



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Re: [Flexradio] Re : FlexRadio Systems and NW Digital Radio Offer D-STAR Compatible Solution

[pete M]

And I was the one that was not ok to ask to have an open source way to continu 
upgrading my radio..

There are stuff that will come up and that a 3000 paired with a computer would 
be able to do (Dstar being one) and right now I have no way to go to the open 
source community and work it out..

I already do digital voice on HF. not that difficult with freeDV. 
http://freedv.org/tiki-index.php

it works cause the main software work like any digital software that interface 
to a normal radio..

But a USB dongle is not the same thing.. 

Thanks flex.. I am so happy.



> Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:10:28 -0400
> From: w...@roadrunner.com
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Re :  FlexRadio Systems and NW Digital Radio Offer 
> D-STAR Compatible Solution
> 
> ...I believe it has been noted that there is no further development 
> anticipated for PowerSDR. Additionally, it sounds like the 'dongle' 
> plugs into the 6K rather than into a PC so there are probably 
> significant architectural and hardware differences that would pretty 
> much exclude the legacy radios. Just my two cents worth (and probably 
> worth less than that).
> 
> Mike / W8DN
> 
> On 8/14/2015 1:08 PM, pete M wrote:
> > Nice! And what about powersdr?
> >
> > --- Message initial ---
> >
> > De : "Zack Schindler" 
> > Envoyé : 14 août 2015 12:37
> > A : "Flex Radio" 
> > Objet : [Flexradio] FlexRadio Systems and NW Digital Radio Offer D-STAR 
> > Compatible Solution
> >
> > Interesting new product from Flex.
> > Zack
> > N8FNR
> >
> > NW Digital Radio and FlexRadio Systems® have been working together since
> > DCC of last year to provide a solution for AMBE encoding and decoding based
> > on AMBE-3000™ technology, which led to the creation of the ThumbDV™.
> > FlexRadio Systems®, the premier manufacturer of amateur radio SDR
> > transceivers, will soon release an update to their SmartSDR software in
> > support of the JARL’s D-STAR standard. Owners of FLEX-6000™ Signature
> > Series transceivers may add AMBE encoding/decoding to their radios by
> > inserting the ThumbDV™ into one of the available USB ports. Use of the JARL
> > D-STAR digital voice mode will be enabled through the SmartSDR software.
> > This functionality will be supported in SmartSDR v1.5.
> > http://cart.flexradio.com/ThumbDV_p_939.html
> >
> >
> > FlexRadio Systems®, the premier manufacturer of amateur radio SDR
> > transceivers, will soon release an update to their SmartSDR™ software in
> > support of the JARL’s D-STAR standard through installing the ThumbDV™
> > Waveform Module into SmartSDR™. Owners of FLEX-6000™ Signature Series
> > transceivers may add AMBE encoding/decoding to their radios by inserting
> > the ThumbDV™ into one of the available USB ports. Use of D-STAR digital
> > voice mode will then be enabled through SmartSDR™ software. ​“The
> > partnership of NW Digital Radio and FlexRadio Systems forged at DCC last
> > year has yielded a unique opportunity for FlexRadio owners to add the
> > D-STAR mode to their FLEX-6000, as a component of our growing digital voice
> > offerings.” said Steve Hicks, N5AC, VP Engineering for FlexRadio Systems®.
> > “It’s been great working with Flex to add D-STAR to their world class SDR
> > and are excited about being a part of their ongoing development of digital
> > voice modes.” said Bryan Hoyer, K7UDR, CEO of NW Digital Radio. HF D-STAR
> > is a growing mode with daily nets on all bands from 80-6 meters, as well as
> > local VHF/UHF simplex and repeater networks. For more information about HF
> > D-STAR net operations please visit D-STAR HF Net A real-time HF QSO finder
> > can be found at HF D-STAR QSO Finder The NW Digital Radio ThumbDV™ digital
> > voice dongle will be available directly from FlexRadio Systems®, as well as
> > from NW Digital Radio.
> > http://nwdigitalradio.com/flexradio-systems-and-nw-digital-radio-offer-d-star-compatible-solution
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[Flexradio] Re : FlexRadio Systems and NW Digital Radio Offer D-STAR Compatible Solution

[pete M]

Nice! And what about powersdr?

--- Message initial ---

De : "Zack Schindler" 
Envoyé : 14 août 2015 12:37
A : "Flex Radio" 
Objet : [Flexradio] FlexRadio Systems and NW Digital Radio Offer D-STAR 
Compatible Solution

Interesting new product from Flex.
Zack
N8FNR

NW Digital Radio and FlexRadio Systems® have been working together since
DCC of last year to provide a solution for AMBE encoding and decoding based
on AMBE-3000™ technology, which led to the creation of the ThumbDV™.
FlexRadio Systems®, the premier manufacturer of amateur radio SDR
transceivers, will soon release an update to their SmartSDR software in
support of the JARL’s D-STAR standard. Owners of FLEX-6000™ Signature
Series transceivers may add AMBE encoding/decoding to their radios by
inserting the ThumbDV™ into one of the available USB ports. Use of the JARL
D-STAR digital voice mode will be enabled through the SmartSDR software.
This functionality will be supported in SmartSDR v1.5.
http://cart.flexradio.com/ThumbDV_p_939.html


FlexRadio Systems®, the premier manufacturer of amateur radio SDR
transceivers, will soon release an update to their SmartSDR™ software in
support of the JARL’s D-STAR standard through installing the ThumbDV™
Waveform Module into SmartSDR™. Owners of FLEX-6000™ Signature Series
transceivers may add AMBE encoding/decoding to their radios by inserting
the ThumbDV™ into one of the available USB ports. Use of D-STAR digital
voice mode will then be enabled through SmartSDR™ software. ​“The
partnership of NW Digital Radio and FlexRadio Systems forged at DCC last
year has yielded a unique opportunity for FlexRadio owners to add the
D-STAR mode to their FLEX-6000, as a component of our growing digital voice
offerings.” said Steve Hicks, N5AC, VP Engineering for FlexRadio Systems®.
“It’s been great working with Flex to add D-STAR to their world class SDR
and are excited about being a part of their ongoing development of digital
voice modes.” said Bryan Hoyer, K7UDR, CEO of NW Digital Radio. HF D-STAR
is a growing mode with daily nets on all bands from 80-6 meters, as well as
local VHF/UHF simplex and repeater networks. For more information about HF
D-STAR net operations please visit D-STAR HF Net A real-time HF QSO finder
can be found at HF D-STAR QSO Finder The NW Digital Radio ThumbDV™ digital
voice dongle will be available directly from FlexRadio Systems®, as well as
from NW Digital Radio.
http://nwdigitalradio.com/flexradio-systems-and-nw-digital-radio-offer-d-star-compatible-solution
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[Flexradio] Re : Re: Leads

[pete M]

My  spell Checker  is not perfect but it helps...  But yeah no one is using 
pascal or Atari action also ;-)

--- Message initial ---

De : "Patrick Greenlee" 
Envoyé : 15 juin 2015 15:14
A : flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Objet : Re: [Flexradio] Leads

Pascal not up to date  Please, say it isn't so!  How about Ada?

Oh, and I was told those who actually have it call it lysdexia.

On 6/15/2015 12:27 PM, Pete M wrote:
>  Cobol fortran and pascal are not up to date language anymore.
>
>  I have dyslexia,


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[Flexradio] Re : Re: Leads

[pete M]

One must just try basic thing. That is my view on this.. And making a Mike lead 
is basic stuff.

--- Message initial ---

De : "William H. Fite" 
Envoyé : 15 juin 2015 15:03
A : "Pete M" 
Cc: "Ed WB0VHF" , "Ian Scoble" , 
"FlexRadio Reflector" 
Objet : Re: [Flexradio] Leads

As we move fully into the age of digital radio, I suppose it might be
argued that one is not a REAL ham unless one writes FPGA code in Verilog
and mounts ball grid arrays at home.  I am CW-competent (~35wpm) and spent
most of yesterday at my bench repairing and upgrading an old transceiver.
Today, I am replacing caps on a friend's AV amplifier.  In other words, I
am not afraid of solder burns or schematics.

That being said, it seems to me presumptuous to judge what one must do, or
know, or think, or feel to be a REAL ham.  The enjoyment of ham radio is
where one finds it, is it not?  After all, we pursue this hobby because it
is fun, not as a proof-of-capability contest.  Even if it were the latter,
what capacity should be judged in the age of SDR?

I am pretty competent in basic electronic theory and I am reasonably good
with my hands.  Does that make me a better ham than a friend of mine who
can scarcely repair a three-prong plug but has a profound knowledge of
digital signal processing and computes FFTs in his head?

That's the question, isn't it?

Will
KJ4SLP

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Pete M  wrote:

> I don't know about the OP. but if I can, I do what ever is needed, even if
> I can buy most of the stuff that I need, i will try to build it..
>
> heck I even repair every damn thing I can. change my breaks on my car , do
> the oil change and I did fix my spa this spring.
>
> I am learning C right now so that I will be able to do some coding as my
> coding skill is pretty rusty and Cobol fortran and pascal are not up to
> date language anymore.
>
> And lastly, even if I have a salary that put me in the 10% of the highest
> salary In my city, I build my antenna's. Install them and if it does not
> work I curse at me.. ;-)
>
> So yes we are all different. But I have dyslexia, wich never stopped me
> from having 3 diploma and it did not stopped me of teaching electronics,
> computer and now I negociate work agreement and even propose text to change
> work law in my province..
>
> when there is a will there is a way..
>
>
>
> -Message d'origine- From: Ed WB0VHF
> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:18 PM
> To: Ian Scoble ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Leads
>
>
> Since this is an SDR list, I trust you are writing all of your own SDR
> code, too, instead of buying it off the shelf.
>
> Just remember, we are all unique. That means that what you find
> interesting or easy, others might not and vice versa.
>
> 73,
> Ed
> WB0VHF
>
>  Original message From: Ian Scoble <
> i...@scoble.co.uk> Date:06/15/2015  06:58  (GMT-06:00)
> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio]
> Leads 
> I¹m finding this thread really hard to comprehend, we are all
> radio hams
> and have gone through various
> Courses around the world, I would never ever consider buying a lead for any
> headset either Radiosport, Heil or Computer
> Headset I have sucessfully made all headsets work with every radio I have
> used both Flex or YaKeIc. So why not heat up the soldering iron and
> get on with it.
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] Leads

[Pete M]

I don't know about the OP. but if I can, I do what ever is needed, even if I 
can buy most of the stuff that I need, i will try to build it..


heck I even repair every damn thing I can. change my breaks on my car , do 
the oil change and I did fix my spa this spring.


I am learning C right now so that I will be able to do some coding as my 
coding skill is pretty rusty and Cobol fortran and pascal are not up to date 
language anymore.


And lastly, even if I have a salary that put me in the 10% of the highest 
salary In my city, I build my antenna's. Install them and if it does not 
work I curse at me.. ;-)


So yes we are all different. But I have dyslexia, wich never stopped me from 
having 3 diploma and it did not stopped me of teaching electronics, computer 
and now I negociate work agreement and even propose text to change work law 
in my province..


when there is a will there is a way..



-Message d'origine- 
From: Ed WB0VHF

Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:18 PM
To: Ian Scoble ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Leads

Since this is an SDR list, I trust you are writing all of your own SDR code, 
too, instead of buying it off the shelf.


Just remember, we are all unique. That means that what you find interesting 
or easy, others might not and vice versa.


73,
Ed
WB0VHF

 Original message From: Ian Scoble 
 Date:06/15/2015  06:58  (GMT-06:00) 
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 
Leads 
I¹m finding this thread really hard to comprehend, we are all 
radio hams

and have gone through various
Courses around the world, I would never ever consider buying a lead for any
headset either Radiosport, Heil or Computer
Headset I have sucessfully made all headsets work with every radio I have
used both Flex or YaKeIc. So why not heat up the soldering iron and
get on with it.


Ian


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Re: [Flexradio] Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows-10

[Pete M]

Yup! did it, worked A1 with out a single glitch.



-Message d'origine- 
From: Lloyd Berg N9LB 
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:11 PM 
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: [Flexradio] Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows-10 



Has anyone installed PowerSDR on Windows 10 Technical Preview?

If so, please share the results with us.
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex5000

[pete M]

but the candle stick user were all happy cause the light bulb was working a lot 
better, but the candle stick are still around and they are used every 
day. heck they have sent it it!

Envoyé de mon iPad

> Le 2015-03-04 à 22:10, Drax Felton  a écrit :
> 
> Lot of angry candle stick makers when the light bulb came out too. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 2:18 PM -0800, "Ken Danser via FlexRadio" 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hello, I have been reading and followinghere as others and haven't made a 
> comment here for a long time. I still own a Flex5000 and used toown a 
> Flex3000 for mobile use. I bought the Flex5000 new when theyfirst came on the 
> market.  Some reason or another I ended up in the secondwave of receiving 
> one? Does anyone remember the  AdFlex used to advertise? Something like Never 
> Buy AnotherRadio Again.   Something in this order making onebelieve simply 
> just thatNever Need to Buy another Radio? Well how about that!!! I have 
> paid over 3000.00 dollarsincluding the second receiver.   Now not only look 
> what these SDR'sare going for, but what will the Smart SDR's go for when 
> something New comes tothe Market?  In other words how much money will be lost 
> when something newhits the market?  Someone said they are being treated like 
> old computers? I think this statement might not be to far from the truth, 
> time will tell? I am also an owner of anAnan100.  It is a great radio with 
> new features still being added usingPWRSDR. (imagine that!) I think most 
> owners of the Ananseries will agree that it works well on "AM".  At the 
> moment Idisagree here.  I will have to say the Flex5000 in my experiences 
> on"AM" is a much better performer on transmit then the Anan. Like everyone we 
> are entitled to ourown opinions, But this is also coming from my experiences 
> too. A lot of money is being thrownaround and loosing its value while the 
> companies are gaining in profit andmoving forward leaving the ones who got 
> them there behind.  I say speak upand be heard!  Again just my opinion, but 
> imagine if a company gave backin someway to their original customers giving 
> them more breaks on pricesinstead of the new customers.  Wouldn't you think 
> the customers who hadgotten them there would continue to support them and 
> give them morepraise?  Looking forward... I guess this is why opinions aren't 
> worth themeanings behind them, its just an opinion! Best of Luck!KenWB4AM
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR and Falling prices

[pete M]

Does the source include the driver part to comunicate with the radio?


-Message d'origine- 
From: Tim Ellison, W4TME

Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 8:38 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR and Falling prices

Terry,

The source for PowerSDR has always been available, it is part of the GPL
license. You can get it by sending an e-mail to g...@flexradio.com

PowerSDR uses VS2008.  I have converted the projects to work with
VS2010, but we still use VS2008 because there is no compelling reason to
make the change.

Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
FlexRadio Systems™
4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Web: www.flexradio.com 
On 3/2/2015 8:57 PM, Terry Fox wrote:
So, is PowerSDR back in open source?  I thought they stopped making the 
source code available when they added the TNF and custom skins.  An older 
version is available, but why would you want to add anything to an 
obsolete version.  The openHPSDR group has been doing fine work extending 
PowerSDR, but I'm not sure their version supports Flex hardware any 
longer.


Also, the fact that the Flex PowerSDR compiled ONLY under Visual Studio 
2003 is a dramatically limiting factor.  I bought a newer version of 
Visual Studio (2005), only to find out the code would NOT compile under 
it.  For years.


I'm not faulting Flex at all on any of the above.  And, I'm not arguing 
one way or the other.  I'm just checking on your assumption that it would 
be reasonable to modify and improve the latest distributed version of 
PowerSDR.


Do you have source for the 6500-series radios yet?

They don’t have to be gods to prevent mere mortals from working with/on 
the code.  They just have to restrict the distribution of source, or use 
tools that are difficult for those mere mortals to obtain.


BTW, I also have a 6500, and an SDR-1000.  I'd rather Flex spend its time 
on providing the improvements to SmartSDR than improving PowerSDR any 
further. And, I believe that's what they are doing.


GO FLEX!!
73, Terry, WB4JFI



-Original Message- From: Jay Nation
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 8:06 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR and Falling prices

So, learning how to modify the open source code yourself is an
unreasonable price?

Given the wish, the will, and time isn't it at least under consideration?

I just question the rush to pay for something that's free and licensed
to stay that way.
I bought an SDR1000, Flex5000A, and Flex6500 just because I could tinker
with them in software. Seriously the existing code was written by
Amateurs, not Magicians or Gods.
If they could do it. Why can't I? I have the hardware, the wish, and the
wetware. I'm beginning to find the time, and the required skills. I
won't predict what will happen next. I want to "do". not just "use".

So I'm going to hang on to mine. They're still new, and getting newer.

73, Jay - NO5J

On 3/2/2015 6:18 PM, Richard Lawn wrote:

For what it's worth, which I know isn't much, I too would gladly pay a
reasonable,price for software upgrades. I do think this process could
breath new life into the 3000 and 5000 which are great radios and far
superior to much of what's out their from the pacific rim. As a satellite
user I doubt I'll ever part with my 5000 with the v/u unit. It's an
amazingly capable radio and very versatile compared to most on the market
today including the new flex 6000 series radios, none of which have the
capability of running vhf and uhf out of the box. Sellers of their 
Powersdr
based radios should be patient and market to the right consumers. If 
you've

got one like mine and want to sell it look for the VHF, UHF EME crowd.

73
Rick,W2JAZ
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[Flexradio] CWX

[Pete Parisetti]

Hello list,

I have two quick questions:

- Is there a way to send the content of the memories in CWX through
kystrokes on the keyboard? I looked in the manual but don't seem to find it
- maybe it's me...

- Has anybody though ow working on a nicer GUI? Something making it look
like a hardware memory keyer?

Thanks and 73.
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[Flexradio] Logger32 and flex5k

[Pete Parisetti]

Got Logger32 working fine with my 5000. Only, when I click dx spots the radio 
tunes to the right frequency, but not the right mode (I am a cw man). I cannot 
find where to tweak to fix this. Thanks for any help.

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[Flexradio] FS Flex-3000

[Pete Zawasky]

For Sale:
FLEX-3000 Transceiver
2 Firewire  cards  (SIIG CardBus, SIIG ExpressCard)
3 Firewire cables
 (6-pin Flex cable, 4-pin cable, 4-pin Granite cable)
Mic Adapter cable  (Icom pinout)
$1500 firm   (shipped UPS conus)

Please contact me off list:   pzawasky  pzef  net

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Re: [Flexradio] changing default wav file location

[Pete Lindsay]

Just edit your shortcut and add the datapath parameter. You might want
to move your database file to the target folder too.

Something like

<"C:\Program Files\FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR v2.2.3\PowerSDR.exe"
-datapath:d:\wavs\>

Pete, G4CLA.

On 1 January 2012 17:14, Gedas  wrote:
> When I was test driving a 5000A last year this was one really serious
> limitation I noticed as well.  Hopefully one of these days the user will be
> able to change the location.  It cannot be in a more inconvenient location.
> That, and the WAV file being over written each time one was generated, made
> it really frustrating for me.  Why not increment the file names so different
> WAV's can be saved but the last one remembered for immediate playback?
>
> Gedas, W8BYA
> Gallery at http://gedas.cc
>
> Light travels faster than sound..
> This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Dudley Hurry" 
> To: "MILLER, Tom" 
> Cc: 
> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 8:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] changing default wav file location
>
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> The location of the either the Quick Record or Wave Record are hard coded
>> to the AppData folder location,  same folder that has your radio database in
>> it..    You will need to record it and then move to your preferred drive.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>> WA5QPZ
>>
>>
>>
>> On 12/31/2011 5:59 PM, MILLER, Tom wrote:
>>>
>>> I would like to change the where the wave files are recorded to.
>>> Presently recorded to my C drive but this is a small size drive (solid
>>> state) and it quickly runs out of space and would rather save it to a medium
>>> size (1TB) hard drive.
>>> Thanks Tom AC5TM
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[Flexradio] FS: SDR-1000

[Pete Ferrand]

Offered here before looking elsewhere. This is the 1 watt, four board, four pin 
microphone version. No tuner, no 100 watt amplifier.

To the best of my knowledge it has all the prescribed updates. I've used it for 
more than three years. I believe a previous owner installed a quieter fan. 
Smoke-free environment.

Two modifications I've made: I've installed a 10 MHz TCXO inside the case that 
gets rid of all visible drift. The original oscillator is included as well.

In order to avoid a continuing problem of erratic contacts on the 3.5mm audio 
jacks (as has been well described here on the reflector), I have attached a 
pigtail with conventional RCA type phono plugs. The original jacks are still 
connected and installed and can be used without making any changes. But the RCA 
plugs have been totally reliable.

I'm selling just the radio itself. The latest version of the docs can be 
downloaded as you know. I'll be happy to send photos. It's in working condition 
and being sold as-is, no returns. 

Price is $375 plus shipping and it will be carefully packed. Or you can pick up 
in the Milwaukee-Chicago area. Payment by PayPal, postal money order, or 
cashier's check.

I will be happy to ship internationally. If you want an estimate of shipping 
costs, please check with the appropriate carriers and figure 7 kilos from 
postal code 53140. 

TNX es 73,
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[Flexradio] FS Flex-3000

[Pete Zawasky]

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FLEX-3000 Transceiver
2 Firewire  cards  (SIIG CardBus, SIIG ExpressCard)
2 Firewire cables  (6-pin Flex cable, 4-pin Granite cable)
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$1500   (shipped UPS conus)

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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio USA appoints new UK Importer?

[Pete Lindsay]

Also, can you say when will the VU module be available in the UK?
I asked Waters & Stanton this question just before Christmas and the
answer was "no idea",

Pete, G4CLA.

On 20 January 2011 18:10, TheVillageHam  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Can anyone at FlexRadio confirm that Waters and Stanton are no longer the UK
> importer and that Martin Lynch and Sons is now the official UK Importer?
>
> Martin has a new banner all about them being the distributor here:
> http://www.mlands.co.uk/
>
> Since I got my F3K from Waters and Stanton, does this mean any problems will
> now be resolved by Martin Lynch and Sons?
>
> Look forward to an official reply!
>
> Thanks.
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio-An Important Perspective

[Pete Zawasky]

Some of us (a few anyway) are still working in FORTH delivering PIC 
based products.


Check out FlashForth (by Mikael, OH2AUN) on SourceForge.

Pete
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Re: [Flexradio] Fw: win 7 qustion

[Pete Flusser]

Try Costco for the family pack $129
 
> Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:46:51 -0500
> From: tim.n9...@gmail.com
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fw: win 7 qustion
> 
> A similar deal is supposed to be available outside the US now as well.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Tim N9PUZ
> 
> 
> On 11/4/2010 5:24 PM, dan edwards wrote:
> > the 'best' deal is the 'family pack'...3 home premium installs on 3 
> > machines, your choice of 32 or 64 bit..< $150 stateside...( amazon )...
> > IMHO, 73, w5xz, dan
> >
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Re: [Flexradio] more on the CW maddening problem

[Pete Parisetti]

Thank you very much, Tim. I have followed the procedure, unfortunately
without results.

Don't you think the rx/tx IC could be damaged? I stupidly toasted all the
three PA control outputs (before I read the manual, obviously) by connecting
directly to a TL-922. Is the break-in part of the same component?

Thanks again.

pete

On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Tim Ellison  wrote:

> It isn't funny because the nature of how the CW signal is generated is
> different between the CWX and a physical switch (key/paddles).  One is
> purely software derived and the other is interrupt driven from a hardware
> event.
>
> Try this.  If you are not using the Win7  1394 Legacy Firewire driver, I
> recommend that you switch and see what difference that makes.
> http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50433.aspx
>
> Make sure to close PowerSDR and power off the FLEX-5000 before making the
> driver change.
>
> -Tim
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:
> flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Pete Parisetti
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 8:10 AM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] more on the CW maddening problem
>
> In follow-up to my lamentations about the CW semi-break in locking up, one
> additional funny thing: CW via CWX works perfectly fine. It's just the rx/tx
> switchover with the paddle that causes the problem.
>
> Funny, isn'it?
>
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[Flexradio] more on the CW maddening problem

[Pete Parisetti]

In follow-up to my lamentations about the CW semi-break in locking up, one
additional funny thing: CW via CWX works perfectly fine. It's just the rx/tx
switchover with the paddle that causes the problem.

Funny, isn'it?


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[Flexradio] new and maddening CW problem

[Pete Parisetti]

Hello list.

Something has come up that's driving me mad. Never happened before, and now
it completely precludes my CW operating, which is 97% of what I do...

Semi break-in will kick in allright, but then it won't disengage. The radio
stays in TX and I have to turn it off an on again. No problem whatsoever on
SSB.

Flex 5000, PowerSDR 2.08, Win7, i3 dual core.

Thanks in advance for any wisdom.

73 Pete

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[Flexradio] CW grief, a soution?

[Pete Parisetti]

I was increasingly confused...
Running today Flex5K, PowerSDR 2.08 on a windows 7, i3 dual core machine
with 6 GB RAM and a good video card. The processor charge is generally below
25% and never above 30%.

Still, I get plenty of annoying popping/cracking and just plain bad keying
when in semi-break in. Same story when using CWX. Actually, the situation
today is much worse than what I used to get with my previous, under-rated
Pentium machine running XP, hence the confusion.

BUT.

It has suddenly dawned upn me that the problem might be related to RF
feedback... I turned off the PA and worked barefoot, and the problem seems
to have disappeared. 100 watts - no grief.

Anybody else noticed this?

73 pete



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[Flexradio] 5000A erratic behaviour

[Pete Parisetti]

In the last couple of weeks my 5000A has started showing signs that i can
only describe as "erratic behaviour".

I run 2.08 on an i3 dual core Win7 machine, but the problems seem to reside
in the radio and not the software. At startup, despite hearing all the right
relay noises, at times the RX would not come alive when I hit the start
button. Then I close powersdr and start again and sometimes this does the
trick. Other times I have to power the radio itself off and on again.

Then, less often, the RX would work but I would not get any power out.
Again, the problem would disappear by either closing and re-launching the
sofware, or by hard reset.

Grateful for any wisdom.

Pete

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[Flexradio] Yaesu MD-100

[Pete Parisetti]

I was wondering if anybody has used the Yaesu MD-100 with Flex 5K, and with
which results.

Thanks in advance.

73 Pete

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Re: [Flexradio] I need advice about hooking up an amp

[Pete Parisetti]

Chris,

By hooking up directly my 5000 to a TL-922, I have grilled not one but all
three of the ports of the IC controlling PTT functions. This is a painful
thing, as replacing the IC is not something that a "normal" lab could do,
and I have to send my 5000 to a Flex lab in another country. (I don't really
want to be without it, so I am usig a footswitch to key the amp now...)

It was certainly my fault, as the need for an external relay/buffer is
clearly mentioned in the manual. Nevertheless, I cant help but to think that
it was a bit "cheap" on the part of Flexradio not to include it in the
circuitry. On a product of this class...

Good luck with the Clipperton. I had one and it was quite something - lots
of firepower, but you'll have to engage the internal ATU of your radio, as
the amp has no tuned input.

73 Pete


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[Flexradio] Help! Can't tx on RX2's frequency

[Pete Lindsay]

Hi Fellow flexers,

I hope someone can help me on this one, I have tried to look through
the available documentation and knowledge centre but have drawn a
blank. I am using N1MM to control my Flex 5000A, using PowerSDR
1.18.3. With RX2 enabled I can see the frequency of VFO A (RX1) and
VFO B (RX2) on the two N1MM entry windows, one for each VFO. My
problem is that I hear a station on RX 2 I want to call but hen I
click on the VFO B entry window on N1MM and then go to TX PowerSDR
switches on the "SPLIT" mode button and the TX frequency goes to the
one last used by VFO B when is was controlling the "MultRX", i.e. the
second channel of the first RX rather than the current frequency of
the RX2.  This happens even though the "MultRX" button is OFF.
The TX frequency shows up on the bottom half of "VFO A" in red. How
can I TX on the RX2's freq?? Even clicking on the "TX" button just
below the VFO B doesn't help as this is overridden by the "split"
button activated by N1MM on TX.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Pete, G4CLA.

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Re: [Flexradio] SO2R is on the air with the F5K

[Pete Lindsay]

Hi Lee,

Very interesting post thanks! I seem to have a problem with trying to
change between Tx'ing on VFO A and VFO B. When N1MM send the "FT1" CAT
command to set the VFO B to Tx this seems to switch on the "SPLIT"
function in Power SDR (I'm using 1.18.3). This has the bizarre affect
of setting the TX frequency not to that of RX2 but to the last used
frequency of the VFO B used by the "MultRX" , even though "MultRX" is
not switched on!! The manual seems to suggest that this is the
expected mode of operation of the SPLIT function, how did you get
round this?

73

Pete, G4CLA.

2010/1/13 Lee A Crocker :
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[Flexradio] Flex-3000 Pre-Amp Mod. Great Service!

[Pete Zawasky]

I just got my Flex-3000 back from the Pre-Amp Mod.  Less than 2 weeks 
round trip.  The scheduling worked great.  Even came back with my 
Elecraft rubber feet still in place on the bottom.


Thanks folks,
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[Flexradio] sdr-1000 AM xmit spur

[Pete Ferrand]

Put my SDR-1000 on AM transmit for the first time in a long time. Station in 
Kansas reported that not only was I on 7290 but I was on 7268 and 7240 as well. 
Turns out I could hear the spurs here myself.

It's evident only on AM, SAM, and FMN modes, all other modes are apparantly 
fine. Audio quality is ok on the spur frequencies. If I set the transceiver for 
3890, then there's a spur at 3868 and 3840. 

By adjusting the transmit image rejection sliders I can minimize the spur down 
to vanishingly small levels, however if I change the drive level the spurs are 
back, although they can be balanced out at the new level. 

I am using 9 kHz for IF, however changing this to 11 does not change the 
behavior or location of the spurs, or the ability to balance them out at a 
specific drive level. VAC is not enabled nor installed.

I am using PowerSDR 1.18.2 with a dual core 2.7 GHz Intel based MSI MS-7415 
computer running Windows 7 RC with a pci serial port card and motherboard 
parallel port. This is an old four stack 1 watt SDR1K with a 10MHz TCXO and an 
external amplifier. Sound card is a Delta 44. Last year I hardwired a cable 
with phono plugs to replace all the SDR1K's mini jacks as they were causing all 
sorts of problems. Sound card output voltages are balanced. 

I have some test gear including Tek 455 and 7000 scopes and Cushman 30 MHz 
frequency selective levelmeter and a number of receivers but no spectrum 
analyzer. 

I have no idea what's going on here and a search of the archives reveals 
nothing.

Thanks for any help.

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[Flexradio] last remaining preamp

[Pete M]

I have one remaining (money not sent...yet again) 50 mhz preamp with Flex Rx 
loop spaced BNC connectors.  It is.23 dbnf / 23.11dbg.  $75 + ($7 shipping)

Thanks,
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[Flexradio] 6 Meter PreAmps....

[Pete M]

After doing inventory and releasing those units that a check misteriously never 
showed up for AND the 3 completed in the past 2 days ...I have the following 6 
Meter Preamps remaining.  I have 5 (of which is now on hold)...so 4 Flex 6m 
back panel (rx loop) spaced connector preamps and 2 normal spaced 6 meter 
preamps.  All will work with the Flex 5K or any 6 meter rig for that 
matter...and are equal in performance ( actually prefer the normal spaced units 
because they are much easier to repair and tend to be more stable).   I have 
remaining 2 sets of parts that will not be built and many remaining GaAs Fets 
as I will save all these as spares for those people should they ever need a 
replacement.

So basically there are 6 remaining preamps that are not spoken for at this 
time.  Price still the same $75 + $7 Shipping via priority mail w/ins...( To 
CONUS )...outside USA more.

Thanks, Pete WA2ODO

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[Flexradio] 6 Meter PreAmps....

[Pete M]

Because of several requests and suggestions, I have redesigned the 6 Meter 
Preamp for the Flex 5000a.  It now has the matching spacing that is on the back 
of the Flex ... allowing mounting it to the radio with BNC to BNC barrel 
connectors.  I have 3 available at this time...#1 is .24 dbnf / 20.30 dbg, #2 
is .21 dbnf / 21.12 dbg, and #3 is .21 dbnf / 22.45 dbg.  These were measured 
with a cal'd Eaton 2075/ HP346B system and cross checked with an HP8970B/HP346B 
system.  They are the same price $75 each with $7 priority mail w/ ins 
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[Flexradio] Pre amp for 6m...

[Pete M]

Due to a non-paying "wanter"...I have 1 -  6 meter preamp for the flex 5K 
available...designed to go into the Rx loop.  $75 + $7 shipping (CONUS only) 
shipped via Priority mail w/insurancemakes my Flex5000a a super 6m weak 
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[Flexradio] .... remaining preamps for the Flex 5000a

[Pete M]

Fellow Flex'rs

I have 2 remaining preamps ( that are not spoke for...maybe a few more if $ 
doesn't show) for 6 meters that I made for the Flex 5000a Rx loop one is 
.32dbnf and the other is .31 dbnf.  

I will not be making any more for quite awhile.  

These are to be sold at $75 each + shipping ($7... Priority mail w/insurance).  

Thanks,
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[Flexradio] I made a few more...

[Pete M]

With all the talk about preamps...I wound up being rev'd up enough,  that I got 
the missing parts ( connectors) and managed to make 4 more 6 m preamps that 
make the Flex 5000a come alive.  So for those that were interested I have 4 
more remaining now.  These are super low noise .35dbnf or better ... and are  
$75 + shipping.  Now I am out of other parts so it will be awhile before I make 
any more (if ever).

Thanks, Pete WA2ODO

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[Flexradio] Preamps for 6 meters....

[Pete M]

I managed gather all the parts and put together 2 more preamps for 6 meters on 
the Flex 5000a.   As before $75 each + shipping ($7USA).  As before, these are 
using the NEC HJ GaAsFET NE325S01 and currently run .30-.40 dbnf @20+ dbg.

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Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: OT

[Pete M]

Gee...I have an old Kaypro ...do you think that would work the flex...(Just 
kidding)...can anyone use it?


Pete WA2ODO



- Original Message - 
From: "N4PY2" 
To: "Tim Ellison" ; "Ross Stenberg" 
; "Flex Radio" 

Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: OT


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" 
To: "N4PY2" ; "Ross Stenberg" 
; "Flex Radio" 

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

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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" 
To: "Flex Radio" 
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
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[Flexradio] 6m Preamp....

[Pete M]

I still have one 6 m preamp left for the Flex5000a.  $75 + shipping ($7) gets 
it.  Mankes the Flex come alive.

Pete WA2ODO


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[Flexradio] Fw: Extra 6 M Preamp....

[Pete M]

I have an extra 50 Mhz... specially designed to use the preamp loop of the Flex 
5000a.  It is a Very low Noise Figure (.61dbnf) and Medium Gain (12.37dbg) so 
it will make 6 meters come alive without overload.  I am using one and it helps 
considerably.  $75 + Shipping.  

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Re: [Flexradio] Palm Paddle and Code Cube

[Pete Zawasky]

Perhaps I have done what you suggest and perhaps I am not happy with 
with the internal keyer perhaps because of my heavily overloaded older 
laptop.  Since I may have access to a Palm Paddle Code Cube keyer, I was 
simply asking for information to decide if this would be a good keyer to 
compare the internal keyer to.  Right now I am comparing the FLEX 
internal keyer to the keyer in my K2 which I like.  On the other hand, 
one might ask why I don't just use my Vibroplex bug that I got when I 
got my Extra back in 1974 or so.  Now if I would just learn to type 
decently, perhaps keyboard cw would be the way to go.  And then there is 
the old straight key...


To answer your question,  of course I tried the internal keyer and not 
all keyers work exactly the the same.  That's what is so great about 
this hobby.


Flex-3000
PowerSDR 1.18.0
Laptop  HP ze4430us  with XP SP2

Pete AG7C

 
Brian Lloyd wrote:


On Jun 6, 2009, at 7:32 PM, Pete Zawasky wrote:


Has anyone used a Palm Paddle and Code Cube keyer on the FLEX-3000?
Results?


I am probably missing something (I don't use CW very often) but why 
wouldn't you just plug the paddle directly into the radio and use the 
keyer in PowerSDR?


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[Flexradio] Palm Paddle and Code Cube

[Pete Zawasky]

Has anyone used a Palm Paddle and Code Cube keyer on the FLEX-3000?
Results?

Pete   AG7C

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Re: [Flexradio] PrettyBetty

[Pete M]

DITTO !!


Way to go 


Thanks 


Pete WA2ODO


- Original Message - 
From: "Carl, WCØV" 

To: "Jim KJ7S" ; 
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PrettyBetty


To misquote the late Harry Carey, HOLY COW!! Fabulous. And here I 
thought I was going to watch a baseball game tonight.


73 and tnx ever so much,  Carl WC0V

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To: 
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:43 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] PrettyBetty


For those in the mood, try the KE5DTO "PrettyBetty" Branch...  very 
nice addition of the "skins" mostly from IK3VIG... I am running 1.19.0 
svn 3050..in XP and it is running very well so far and really LOOKS 
GREAT!!
I have to say, again, Many Thanks and Kudos to all involved in the 
evolution of the Flex and the world of True SDR Radio(s). It just keeps 
getting better and better...!!

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[Flexradio] Flex 5000a and MAP65-IQ

[Pete M]

Has anyone had any success on getting the latest MAP65-IQ running with a 
Flex5000a ?  And on a single computer (Quad Core)?   Want to try but not 
re-invent the wheel  if been done before.

Thanks,
Pete WA2ODO
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[Flexradio] Bug???

[Pete M]

Hi All,

What I am finding w/SVN 2828  (Flex 5000a w/ rx2)  When I use split (with vhf 
form ...not tried HF) I am finding that the mode is set by the RX2 screen even 
if RX2 is not enabled or being used.  Example ... I Tx USB and want to split to 
few Khz up, if RX2 is LSB then you tx LSB even if RX2 not being used or 
enabled.  Is this a bug?

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Re: [Flexradio] W2RF branch with 3.4.0.4877?

[Pete M]

I'm using SVN 2801 and the new firewire driver and FW and do not have that 
problem...set it at 96 and it stays.  Using XP SP2 Quad core.


Pete WA2ODO


- Original Message - 
From: "Edward Russell" 

To: "'Robert Bajuk'" ; 
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] W2RF branch with 3.4.0.4877?



I am waiting for the test branch to stabilize before I synchronize.

73 Ed W2RF


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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-
radio.biz] On Behalf Of Robert Bajuk
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:01 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] W2RF branch with 3.4.0.4877?

Hello

New to Flex... happy owner of new Flex-5000A, not on the air yet,
preparing
PC and installing drivers and software to get radio on the air

I noticed the the last flex driver is now 3.4.0.4877... I just installed
the
driver and it looks fine with PowerSDR 1.16.2 - BTW how to save sample
rate
in BUS to 96 kHz, it works OK but when I reset PC it gooes back to
48kHz...

Another question I tried the the last W2RF branch and I can not get 
it

work with the new 3.4.0.4877 drivers? PowerSDR can not communicate with
Flex-5000... Just wonder what I am doing wrong or is it just the new
driver
issue?

73 Robert, s57aw
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[Flexradio] Help again....

[Pete M]

All I seem to do is take a step forward and two steps backwards.  I have gotten 
VAC and powersdr to talkfinally...with the kind help from Brian WB6RQN.   
But I can't go any further because I need the flex to control a SPE amp and 
other programs...requiring the use of DDutil.  For the life of me I can't get 
that to run on this computer...it works fine on every other computer in the 
house...but not the Quad core.  I run XP SP3, Netfr 2.0 SP1, 4 gb ram, latest 
powerSDR, etc.  I have tried 2 different versions of DDutil and zip.  It 
installs fine but the minute I open the exe I get that it encountered an error 
and shuts down. I can't open it to configure or use it.  I installed it on 
other computers (XP also) and it is fine.   Any suggestions?  I have reloaded 
XP and all programs ... installed all new SP's. 

Pete WA2ODO
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Re: [Flexradio] VAC 4.09 and RTTY

[Pete M]

Can anyone help me with the setup of powerSDR (almost latest SVN ...and 
Flex5000a) and VAC to do RTTY on HF frequencies.  I am new to RTTY and I am 
having trouble with the learning curve.  I have tried MMTTY with VAC 
(non-demo) and get nothing.  I have sucessfully used Hamscope on BPSK to 
decode but can not digipan, cwget, multipsk, or HRD to decode anything. 
What am I doing wrong?  Or must I use a Rigblaster and forget the VAC ?


Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR for split mode

[Pete Ferrand]

Dudley Hurry writes:

>You can do this with the Flex -5000 with RX2 option in it..  Two 
>separate receivers..

OK, but I really don't want to buy whole new transceiver just to do this once 
in a great while. 

Note that I don't want simultaneous receive and transmit.

Is there any reason the software couldn't do it? Seems that if we can switch 
frequencies between transmit and receive, we should be able to switch modes.

-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI



>WA5Q
>
>Pete Ferrand wrote:
>> I'll feel really silly if there's some obvious way to do this that I've 
>> overlooked. 
>>
>> Using PowerSDR, is there some way to transmit in one mode, say AM, and 
>> receive in another, say USB?
>>
>> If not, can I make this happen with HRD or some other Windows package?
>>
>> I'm using an SDR-1000.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Pete
>> WB2QLL
>> Somers, WI
>>
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[Flexradio] PowerSDR for split mode

[Pete Ferrand]

I'll feel really silly if there's some obvious way to do this that I've 
overlooked. 

Using PowerSDR, is there some way to transmit in one mode, say AM, and receive 
in another, say USB?

If not, can I make this happen with HRD or some other Windows package?

I'm using an SDR-1000.

Thanks.

-Pete
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Re: [Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp

[Pete Ferrand]

Ahti, Dudley:

I'm using a Delta 44. That's interesting, I had been thinking the amp failed 
due to output issues as I've rarely seen opamps fail due input drive problems. 
I hadn't checked the circuit but in most designs the would have been limited at 
some earlier stage. 

Ahti, how did you set up the diodes? Back to back from the high side of the 
input transformer to ground, or across the differential inputs or?

While this is an easy fix to implement and does make the circuit more robust as 
I asked I doubt it will fix the issue. I will give it a try though.

In both cases where the chip failed the drive setting was less than 10 and the 
rig was in "tune" mode for a few seconds. In addition, for the almost half year 
I've had this working the rig was terminated in a 50 ohm resistor in the 
linear. In both cases where it failed the radio was working into some other 
load. 

If it's extreme swr sensitivity or possibly parasitics I can guess at the 
causes but I do not know what the logical troubleshooting procedure would be. 

-Pete





-Original Message-
>From: Ahti Aintila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2008 11:54 PM
>To: Dudley Hurry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Cc: Pete Ferrand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp
>
>Dudley and Pete,
>
>The absolute maximum differential input voltage for OPA2674 is
>+/-1.2V. For that reason I used clamping diodes for protection in one
>instrumentation application of SDR-1000 when I was not sure the
>operators remember to keep the sound card output at reasonable level.
>Be careful though not to distort the signal.
>
>73, Ahti OH2RZ
>
>
>On 10/12/2008, Dudley Hurry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Pete,
>>
>> You did not mention what sound card you are using,  but if the sound
>> card output is too high you can easily overdrive the low level driver,
>> particularly the PreSonus can drive more than 4 volts peak to peak..
>>
>>
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>>
>> WA5QPZ
>>
>>
>>
>> Pete Ferrand wrote:
>>> Ahti:
>>>
>>> Thank you for taking the time to reply. My radio has the OPA2674 and that
>>> is what it had originally. The issue is not one of a short circuit, but
>>> most probably one of dealing with a high impedance load which would send
>>> the voltage up beyond what the part can handle. At least that's what I'm
>>> guessing; I'm not sure of the correct troubleshooting procedure for this
>>> kind of fault.
>>>
>>> My hope was that someone has figured out how to make the circuit more
>>> robust but since yours was the only reply and there's no mention of it in
>>> the archives I suppose that hasn't happened.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> -Pete
>>> WB2QLL
>>> Somers, WI
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>>
>>>> From: Ahti Aintila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>> Sent: Dec 9, 2008 4:54 AM
>>>> To: Pete Ferrand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>>>> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp
>>>>
>>>> Pete,
>>>> The very old SDR-1000 units have OPA2677 as the final amplifier and
>>>> cannot stand short circuit. The newer radios use OPA2674 that has
>>>> internal short circuit protection. Anyhow, ask Flex people directly,
>>>> they know better the difficulties with some of the first  production
>>>> units.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Ahti OH2RZ
>>>>
>>>> On 09/12/2008, Pete Ferrand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Some months ago I blew the final opamp in my 1W SDR-1000 whilst matching
>>>>> it
>>>>> to a linear. Wasn't happy about that but since I accidentally hooked up
>>>>> the
>>>>> attenuator resistors wrong I wasn't too surprised since the rig saw a
>>>>> very
>>>>> high impedance. Worked fine ever since.
>>>>>
>>>>> Unfortunately I'm less happy about blowing the amp this morning, about a
>>>>> half year after that first incident, whilst trying it on six meters for
>>>>> the
>>>>> first time. Without the linear which doesn't cover six. Just wanted to
>>>>> see
>>>>> if I could work a couple locals. As far as

Re: [Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp

[Pete Ferrand]

Ahti:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. My radio has the OPA2674 and that is 
what it had originally. The issue is not one of a short circuit, but most 
probably one of dealing with a high impedance load which would send the voltage 
up beyond what the part can handle. At least that's what I'm guessing; I'm not 
sure of the correct troubleshooting procedure for this kind of fault. 

My hope was that someone has figured out how to make the circuit more robust 
but since yours was the only reply and there's no mention of it in the archives 
I suppose that hasn't happened.

73,
-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI









-Original Message-
>From: Ahti Aintila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2008 4:54 AM
>To: Pete Ferrand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp
>
>Pete,
>The very old SDR-1000 units have OPA2677 as the final amplifier and
>cannot stand short circuit. The newer radios use OPA2674 that has
>internal short circuit protection. Anyhow, ask Flex people directly,
>they know better the difficulties with some of the first  production
>units.
>
>73, Ahti OH2RZ
>
>On 09/12/2008, Pete Ferrand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> Some months ago I blew the final opamp in my 1W SDR-1000 whilst matching it
>> to a linear. Wasn't happy about that but since I accidentally hooked up the
>> attenuator resistors wrong I wasn't too surprised since the rig saw a very
>> high impedance. Worked fine ever since.
>>
>> Unfortunately I'm less happy about blowing the amp this morning, about a
>> half year after that first incident, whilst trying it on six meters for the
>> first time. Without the linear which doesn't cover six. Just wanted to see
>> if I could work a couple locals. As far as the MFJ-269 showed there was a
>> perfect match into the ATU but when I increased the power beyond about a
>> tenth of a watt output the opamp popped again.
>>
>> Besides the time and money aspect, the circuit board clearly can't take a
>> lot of parts replacements.
>>
>> Has anyone figured out how better to protect this part? Or some better
>> solution. This is a four stack including the rfe board, older version with
>> nylon spacers.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Pete
>> WB2QLL
>> Somers, WI
>>
>>
>>
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[Flexradio] blown SDR-1000 final opamp

[Pete Ferrand]

Some months ago I blew the final opamp in my 1W SDR-1000 whilst matching it to 
a linear. Wasn't happy about that but since I accidentally hooked up the 
attenuator resistors wrong I wasn't too surprised since the rig saw a very high 
impedance. Worked fine ever since.

Unfortunately I'm less happy about blowing the amp this morning, about a half 
year after that first incident, whilst trying it on six meters for the first 
time. Without the linear which doesn't cover six. Just wanted to see if I could 
work a couple locals. As far as the MFJ-269 showed there was a perfect match 
into the ATU but when I increased the power beyond about a tenth of a watt 
output the opamp popped again. 

Besides the time and money aspect, the circuit board clearly can't take a lot 
of parts replacements.

Has anyone figured out how better to protect this part? Or some better 
solution. This is a four stack including the rfe board, older version with 
nylon spacers. 

Thanks.

-Pete
WB2QLL
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[Flexradio] Seeking help with Flex5000a and the steppir.

[Pete M]

I know it has been done here before and on the knowledge base...but the KB 
search isn't working.  My computer has only USB ports and no coms so I guess I 
need com0com or vcom ? and I think ddutil?  Any "dummies guide to Steppir 
setup" available?

Pete WA2ODO

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Re: [Flexradio] Problem with 5K and Henry Classic

[Pete Ferrand]

Hi Larry et al:


>hardly assumes blame because of it's age! However, if you read my post 
>you should see that I am suspecting just that, the Henry input circuit, 
>not the Flex. The switching relays, in the Henry,  may be too slow to 
>switch the amp input circuit before power is up on the 5K. 

I've had a 2K Classic X floor console for many years and while I haven't run 
any of the Flex products with it, I've used dozens of different rigs with no 
issues. 

Firstly, my linear doesn't have open frame relays, which is not to say yours 
doesn't since I wouldn't be surprised if Henry used different things as they 
were available. It was shipped with those little ice cube type enclosed relays, 
grossly undersized for what they were used for, and eventually the output one 
self-destructed and I replaced it 10 years ago with a Kilovac vacuum relay 
which works fine.

The delay in PowerSDR works fine with my 1K and my homebrew switching for a 
broadband amp; it's clearly designed for that purpose so should be ok.

If the relay were slow in closing your 5K would at worst see a momentary high 
swr. If the input circuit were mistuned you would see a continuous high swr. I 
believe the 5K would be protected against that sort of thing and would give you 
an indication of swr. It's a good idea to check the exciter to linear swr, of 
course, but I'm sure you would have seen the rig complaining about going to an 
open circuit. Your 570 would also complain about swr issues.

One thing that easily could kill the final would be a parasitic in the linear. 
All tube amps are potential parasitic problems and you can have them for no 
obvious reason. My Henry's never had that but it's happened to others. There 
are plenty of fixes on the web and I'm not getting into the controversy over 
that. It could also be a neutralization issue with the amp. Both these things 
may have been triggered by the exact frequency, power, line voltage, humidity, 
temperature, etc. Power grid tubes sometimes develop momentary anomalies on 
their own.

The amp could also be perfectly ok and the 5K could have failed anyway, I've 
seen solid state amps fail with defective relays, board issues and any number 
of things.

Good luck with it.

-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI


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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 1.14.0 Console K6JCA Color Controls

[Pete M]

I second that statement (Hint Hint ... Eric)

Pete
WA2ODO

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From: "Bruce Mills - KL7JDR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 6:29 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 1.14.0 Console K6JCA Color Controls


>
> Thought K6JCA'S console color cotrols were going to be added to the next 
> official
> release ?
>
> What a differance the console colors make.
>
> Still using his branch svn.
>
> 73's , Bruce
>
>   KL7JDR
>
> Bruce W. Mills
> P.O. Box 1500
> 31490 Echo Lake Road
> Soldotna , Alaska
>   99669
>
> (907)262-4373
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Re: [Flexradio] How to measure +5 dbm at 5000A XVTX/COM jack?

[Pete M]

Nothing wrong...it is only no more than 100mw.  I have driven a DEMI (144/28 
and 432/28) and now elecraft XV50 (much more sens than built in), XV144 (far 
better than DEMI) and XV 432 (far better than DEMI) with it no problem. 
Make sure your demi is set up for low power in.

Pete
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To: 
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:09 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] How to measure +5 dbm at 5000A XVTX/COM jack?


>I am trying to drive a DEMI 144-28 transverter from the 5000A XVTX/COM 
>jack.
> There is no measurable output on 2 meters. That leaves me having to
> determine what is wrong. I used the same transverter two years ago with 
> the
> SDR-1000 driving it from the 1 W BNC output.
>
>
>
> Normally I'd contact DEMI by phone, but their web site says they are away
> until Thursday 7/31. My transverter is the 25 watt version. It has neither
> the Low Power Option nor the High Power Option installed. I think those
> options are for a common IF anyway. The 5000A can do the split IF.
>
>
>
> Have any 5000 users successfully interfaced with the DEMI 144-28? There so
> many little options, that I don't know if I have the correct ones 
> installed.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Steve N6VL
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] differences between PSK31 demodulators

[Pete M]

Digital...when working is good, it has good and bad pointsI am using 
analog...which works properly for me.  Digital is not a cure-all.  VAC is 
crude and has many bugs ... and the author seems to have an attitude towards 
everyone (or at least me) who won't send him the money...I even wanted to 
send money, but had a few questions needing answers first. He refused to 
answer questions about VAC w/o me buying it first and then said no refund if 
it didn't do what I wanted it too.  DUH!!! Tell answer the question first so 
I know to avoid problems.

Anyway that is a different issue.  VAC will NOT allow functioning with an 
external sequencer ...at least properly.  Whereas a hard wired analog 
will...i.e.- rigblaster, Signalink, etc.  Now that the F5K has delayed 
relays it might be possible...but before it was not.

What we need is an open source type of VAC that we can configure to our own 
needs.  It is also ashame that Flex is relying (not totally...there are work 
arounds) on a sole-source program by others for operation of parts of its 
PSDR, by putting reference to it in their code.  Why haven't they put 
reference, links or buttons to logging programs, voice keyers, digital 
programs, etc?  Makes you wonder

Pete WA2ODO


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From: "Jerry Flanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Brian Lloyd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: 
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] differences between PSK31 demodulators


> At 02:28 PM 7/20/2008, Brian Lloyd wrote:
>>
>>
>>>If there ever was a compelling reason to use VAC, I missed it. Given
>>>its faults, why is VAC still being recommended?
>>
>>What else can replace it?
> I bought a lifetime supply of these for less than I paid for VAC:
> http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15666+CB
>
> Jerry W4UK
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[Flexradio] Help.

[Pete M]

Flex 5000a will not turn on.  Have 13.7 volts at the back (verified).  But 
unit will not turn on ...no Blue LED.  Is there a fuse? Where?

Pete
WA2ODO
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Re: [Flexradio] High SWR Problem...

[Pete]

Thanks for the responses.  Yes, it certainly sounds like RF getting into
the USB cable rather than a bug.  I guess the antenna needs more work -
but I already new that -- just waiting until it's a bit colder hihi.

Crit - sorry to hear you are still having USB problems of a more general
nature -- don't despair, I'm sure there is a solution; maybe I'm just
lucky with the particular computer hardware I had on hand when I got my
SDR -- my computer started out as a 2.4 GHz Dell P4 that has since been
modified -- took a lighning hit a couple of months back that fried the
motherboard so I replaced that with a non-Dell (Intel) board and, other
than this problem today, have had no USB problems on either flavor of
the system.

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[Flexradio] High SWR Problem...

[Pete]

While experimenting with a multiband wire antenna today, I ran into a
problem.  On one of the bands the radio reported high swr (I think this
was on 10m) when I went into tune mode.  

PowerSDR then displayed a dialog indicating that the USB connection was
no longer functional (can't remember the exact text).

I seem to remember there were some problems reported recently where
users were having USB disconnect problems but I don't remember them
being related to reported high swr.  

It was necessary to go into setup and check the usb box again in order
to get the radio to operate normally.

This is the only time I've ever experienced any problems with the usb to
parallel connection.  Just wondering if this is something others have
seen, before I file a bug report.

Pete, N3EVL


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Re: [Flexradio] Is Anyone Using the SDR1000 as Primary Radio

[Pete]

My SDR-1000 is my primary rig.  I keep my old FT101EE as a backup rig
but it hasn't seen much use lately (except when my QTH took a lightning
hit back in August and I lost the motherboard in the pc I use with the
SDR-1000 - it sure felt weird going back to a radio without a
panadapter!)

I generally keep up-to-date with the SVN releases and, I think like most
people on the reflector, tolerate the odd bug in order to have the
latest and greatest!

I can't imagine going back to an "ordinary" radio again -- even the
$10,000 radios seem ordinary now.

If I had one complaint, it's that my SDR is telling me I need better
antennas!  Unfortunately, I don't think there are any software-defined
antennas on the horizon.

Pete, N3EVL




On Thu, 2006-09-21 at 15:10 -0700, Gerald Capodieci wrote:
> It has been my only radio for over 2 months. I've connected to an AL-82 and 
> have had glowing signal and audio reports from all over the country on 40 and 
> 75 mtrs. Except for the CPU locking while using Noise Gate, this is the best 
> radio station I have ever used or heard of being used. My concern is that the 
> Reflector only carries questions as to how to make the radio work and none 
> related to improving it's on-the-air performance. Hence the question, is 
> anyone else using the SDR as their primary radio? 
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Re: [Flexradio] Crackle on Received Audio...

[Pete]

I tried a couple of experiments this evening based on some of the
suggestions received earlier today:

1) The newer Delta 44 driver from M Audio did not improve the audio
quality.

2) Installing a Matrox PCI display adapter (instead of the on-board
intel display adapter) did not yield any improvement

3) Turning the graphics display off(normally I run in Panadapter mode)
significantly reduced the audio dropouts (if that is the correct
characterization).

4) Minimizing the PowerSDR application to the task bar completely
eliminates the drop outs - audio sounds normal.

4) Setting PowerSDR to realtime priority appears to fix the problem
(even with Panadapter turned on).

This seems to confirm the idea that the audio drop-outs are due to
graphics processing load.  Again, I stress that this is essentially the
same PC I was using before without any problem -- the changes are
limited to the new motherboard that does not have an AGP slot in which I
can install my ATI Radeon graphics card.

This set of tests was done against K6JCA console dated July 29 (svn
567).

Based on Lee's earlier comments and Bob's response, it would appear that
there is still an issue that needs some research.  If I get a chance
while on vacation, I'll check for updates here and on the bug list and
consider filing a bug against this.  Meanwhile...off to jolly old
England -- pip pip!

Pete, N3EVL




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Re: [Flexradio] [Somewhat OT] Ubuntu observations...

[Pete]

Frank,

Thanks for the info.

Have signed up for dttsp-linux.
I thought "sudo" might be at the _root_ of the issue ;)
The system updates finally completely downloaded and installed ok: must
have been a server glitch over the weekend.

Pete

On Mon, 2006-07-24 at 11:40 -0400, Frank Brickle wrote:
> Pete wrote:
> 
> > I'm hoping that the imminent split of DSP engine and
> > GUI will ultimately lead to a totally Linux SDR-1000 platform - what's
> > happening on this front - for instance, are there soon to be published
> > APIs for developing a GUI that talks to the DSP?  What else is
> > happening?
> 
> Lots. Please see
> 
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dttsp-linux>
> 
> and the SVN repository for the new release at
> 
> 
> 
> > I don't remember being prompted to enter a root password during the
> > install.  I'd like to know this or be able to set this (on the
> > assumption that I'll probably need it eventually).  How do I do this?
> 
> You don't. The user/password you entered during installation has 
> root privileges as a sudoer. (More users with sudo privileges can 
> be added later, if you like.)
> 
> Admin tasks are all done either from the command line, using sudo, 
> or indirectly for gui admin programs, which transparently use 
> gksudo and ask you for a password before they continue.
> 
> You don't have to use sudo in front of every command line admin 
> program. You can bring up a root-privileges terminal, or you can 
> drop into a new shell with all-sudo privileges. The sudo password 
> entry persists for a little while after you enter it, so you don't 
> need to keep typing it in if you're making a continuous series of 
> commands.
> 
> It's possible to reinstate a root password, but I don't know of 
> anybody who's found it necessary to do so, which is good, 
> considering it's generally a bad idea.
> 
> > Ubuntu tells me there are 130 packages available for update however, the
> > update quit when it got to package #45 - is this simply a dead host
> > somewhere? I've tried kicking this off several times over the weekend
> > and it can't seem to get any further.
> 
> Lots of good info at ubuntuforums.org. Make sure you have the 
> extra repositories noted in synaptic. Step-by-step cookbooks at 
> that website.
> 
> Hakuna matata.
> 
> 73
> Frank
> AB2KT


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[Flexradio] [Somewhat OT] Ubuntu observations...

[Pete]

I've recently installed Ubuntu 6.06 on an older PC I have in the shack -
a P3 500MHz Box with 384MB of ram.  This machine is dedicated to Ubuntu.
So far, I'm very impressed with what I see.  This is by far the cleanest
Linux install I've done (I've played with Red Hat, Suse ,and Mandrake
previously).  I'd encourage anyone who hasn't tried it yet to give it a
go.  No problems with the install, found all my hardware just fine.
I've installed a few additional packages subsequently - primarily the
gcc and g++ development tools.

My main machine for running my SDR-1000 is a Dell 2.8GHz P4 with 512MB
and Delta44 (Unfortunately awaiting repair after a recent lightning hit
that left it d-e-a-d and also took out my router, an ethernet card, a
pcmcia ethernet card on a laptop, and blew the fuse in one of my desktop
power supplies!).  I'm hoping that the imminent split of DSP engine and
GUI will ultimately lead to a totally Linux SDR-1000 platform - what's
happening on this front - for instance, are there soon to be published
APIs for developing a GUI that talks to the DSP?  What else is
happening?

A couple more questions for the Ubuntu gurus...

I don't remember being prompted to enter a root password during the
install.  I'd like to know this or be able to set this (on the
assumption that I'll probably need it eventually).  How do I do this?

Ubuntu tells me there are 130 packages available for update however, the
update quit when it got to package #45 - is this simply a dead host
somewhere? I've tried kicking this off several times over the weekend
and it can't seem to get any further.

Pete, N3EVL




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[Flexradio] SWR Meter?

[Pete]

According to the 1.6 manual, there is a SWR meter selection for transmit.
This does not appear to be in the drop-down on the 1.6 PowerSDR console - is
the manual incorrect or is the SWR meter not implemented yet?

Pete, N3EVL

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 Remote Control

[Pete K6XL]

Larry W8ER wrote:

XP's remote desktop does not allow you to pass 
on a CTL-ALT-DEL to the remote computer to start the task manager.


Right-clicking on taskbar works, as a couple people mentioned.

Another way, depending on which version of RDP (Remote Desktop) you are
using, which doesn't require a mouse, is to invoke the Windows security
menu on the remote machine with CTRL+ALT+END, and then go to the Task
Manager by tabbing to the button there.

Regarding RDP vs VNC:

 - If both machines have native RDP it is MUCH faster, more reliable,
and more secure than VNC.

 - If you are using a BSD or Linux client with a Windows server, a VNC
server and client setup works better than using rdesktop on the Unix box.

 - Of the various versions of VNC, TightVNC has proven to be by far the
most stable in my experience.  I use 1.3dev7.  See http://tightvnc.org.

73 de K6XL
Pete

[Flexradio] Thanks for AGC Doc...

[Pete Thompson]

Title: Message



Thanks for sending 
the doc.  
 
Between Lyons DSP 
book and his excellent article on Quadrature Signals and now this AGC paper, I 
have my bedtime reading well established.
 
Pete
 

[Flexradio] AGC Document?

[Pete Thompson]

Title: Message



I also am having 
trouble getting to the linked pdf document
 
Pete, 
N3EVL
 
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[Flexradio] (no subject)

[Pete Thompson]

Title: Message



Has anyone 
considered using the wav files as a means of calibration?
 
I was wondering if 
it was feasible to generate suitable wav files on a 'reference' system and 
replay them on an uncalibrated system and have the local software 'correct' the 
local settings accordingly?
 
Pete, 
N3EVL
 
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[Flexradio] Wave File Library?

[Pete Thompson]

Title: Message



Errr..what is the 
URL for this much-mentioned but somewhat elusive (at least to me!) 
library?
 
Pete, 
N3EVL
 
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