Re: [Flexradio] Test
I have found the same for me Tom, at lease this way I am not enticed to move up to a 6000 as I seem to be when reading the old way. Randy N4FNB -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tom k2bew Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 2:39 PM To: Tom k2bew Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Test Yea, I meant the "email list" not "forum". Tom On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Tom k2bew wrote: > Spot on Peter, the forum "was" so much better. I followed topics I > would not have otherwise and learned a lot because of it. I just don't > have the time and or desire to filter through topics on the forum, It > is just not he same anymore. > I remember the good old days too... with sadness. > 73, Tom k2BEw > > On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 11:38 AM, Peter G. Viscarola > wrote: > >> Yup... the "community" web site is now the focus of almost everyone's >> attention. >> >> Mark me down as "not a big fan" of the new site. I use it because >> there's really no alternative. >> >> The discussions HERE on this list over the years were variously >> engaging, stimulating, frustrating, informative, histrionic, rude, >> funny, and interesting. I learned a lot here. >> >> The general organization of the Community site just somehow doesn't >> seem as conducive to free-flowing back and forth discussions. It's >> "post a question/problem/idea" (you must choose a category) and get a response. >> The new site IS however nicely conducive to people pontificating on >> topics about which they know little and randomly complaining to Flex. >> >> Never mind, now I'm just randomly complaining. Gad! I think my post >> could be summed up as "I remember the good old days, we had an active >> email reflector, and ..." -- THAT is scary. >> >> Peter >> K1PGV >> >> -Original Message- >> From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf >> Of Larry da Ponte >> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 2:23 AM >> To: Tom k2bew >> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Test >> >> The new web based forum has a feature to send all posts as emails so >> I don't have to scan the web site to see if anything is happening but >> if I want to post I must log in first which is not quite as >> convenient as sending an email. You can post screen shots and the >> search is pretty good and you can edit your last post if you see you >> made a mistake. The flex staff post frequently when not crushed with work. >> >> -Larry >> >> >> >> >> On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 9:45 PM -0800, "Tom k2bew" >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> There is now a online forum on the Flex website where I think most >> traffic that used to be on this list has moved too. I just rejoined >> the list and was really surprized at the lack of messages compared to >> a couple years ago when I was on it and it was very busy. >> 73, >> Tom K2BEW >> >> On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Bill and Sue wrote: >> >> > Hi all >> > Just a test. Did I delete myself from the e mail list. Have not >> > seen a comment out here in over a month. lol Bill N1EHM >> > ___ >> > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> > To opt out of the Reflector: >> > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.bi >> > z >> > >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> To opt out of the Reflector: >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> To opt out of the Reflector: >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> To opt out of the Reflector: >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Slightly off-topic
I had the same thing happen the first time I connected my Pro 7 to my 5000A. (To keep it on topic) I discover the issue was with the thick padding was compressing and cutting off the sound between the earpiece and my ear. I had to bend the head band and relieve some of the stress on the earpiece and it has not happened again. It took about 10 minutes and changing cords and switching sides to figure it out. If you haven't seen the pads, they measure 1 1/8 inches from the surface of the earpiece vs. the Pro Set Elite at 3/8 of an inch. Randy -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mark Lunday Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 3:04 PM To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com; 'Flexradio reflector' Subject: [Flexradio] Slightly off-topic Anyone else using a Heil Pro 7? I have ordered two units and both are having issues with the left earphone (with the boom mic) not having as strong audio as the right. This requires me to adjust the balance settings on the flex. This happens regardless of the balance level on the left earpiece. It happens when I hook the headset up to my TS570 and to my PC speakers. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Garbled output
I had a similar problem when I added my PR40. I could not find where the RF was getting in. After a few days I noticed a coax cable that was supposed to be connect to a radio was open from a dipole. RF was coming down the ungrounded coax from the dipole and getting into the mic line. Grounded the coax and RF was gone. I made the mistake of telling a fellow ham and a case study was made of this at the next club meeting. Lesson learned - check everything coming into the shack. Randy N4FNB -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dave Gomberg Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:05 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Garbled output Well having looked more carefully at the symptoms, I believe it is RF getting into the system somewhere. Everything into or out of the F3K has ferrites on it (except the RF cable to the amp and I have tried them there too), and I have tried adding more ferrites to each existing cable, no cigar. The degree of garbling definitely depends on the power to the antenna, turning on the amp makes it much worse. I have checked all the ground wires, they seem sound and tight. I am kind of at wits end as to what to try next, any ideas? Just about all of the leads to/from the PC also have ferrites. Could the garbling be happening inside the PC instead of inside the F3K??? -- Dave Gomberg, San Francisco NE5EE Programming since 1961 All addresses, phones, etc. at http://www.sfwcf.com/ham/info.html - ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] 5000A for Sale
It appears I may be a little high on this, so let set it at $1,700. No better way to get into Flex radioing that buying a slightly used, well-loved 5000A. You can see the radio in action at www.n4fnb.com and check out the pages. If you have questions call 423.312.0143. -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Randy Hall Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 7:02 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 5000A for Sale I have an extra Flex 5000A in excellent condition with SN 2108-2336 in original box with firewire and power cord. Non-smoking environment. This is a single receiver radio without the ATU. Asking $1,800. I have decided I don't need two 5000's and need to start making the way for the 6000 series. Contact Randy at N4FNB.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] 5000A for Sale
I have an extra Flex 5000A in excellent condition with SN 2108-2336 in original box with firewire and power cord. Non-smoking environment. This is a single receiver radio without the ATU. Asking $1,800. I have decided I don't need two 5000's and need to start making the way for the 6000 series. Contact Randy at N4FNB.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] SDR
I read all about this and found it to be a very neat idea. You got button and knobs and you can reassign them to the order you want. I used it for a few days, changed some knobs around but could never find a place to put it on the shack table that fit in. Other have and enjoy. Seems like it was less than $100 BUCKS to try it. If I had it to do over again, I would have put that money toward a touch screen. I should have given this to someone that wanted one instead, I have purchased a Behringer Power Amp, Power Monitors, and a Behringer sound board for the shack and my new DJ in the Man Cave. If the Radio bands go dead, the music Bands take over the man cave! By the way, my new Alpha 9500 came in on Friday at 4:00 and was connected to the 5000A quickly and the Palstar HF-Auto and Palstar AT2k sat on top for any extra needs. Felt bad and ended up in the walkin clinic on Satruday morning getting a shot for a fall cold (sinus infection) and only got in 22 hours. Knocked out 777 QSOs so 35 QSO per hour is hot a lot, but when you were feeling well and rested, and had some family things to do, I was very plased with that many DX contact on one weekend. Had over 25 + comments about the audio and the signal strength from the Flex 5000a, Heil PR40, and Alpha 9500. The only thing that did not get finished is the extra 16 feet added to the tower with a new Force 12 Delta 4 SLX that was delayed by the companies sale and move from Texas to Colorado. With that, I will be able to hear all of those I was talking to. It worked like a charm today. Since the Alpha 9500 has a computer interface for operation of QRO for remote. I am putting that project after setting up the new D-Star repeater. Randy N4FNB -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of William and Susan Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 1:16 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] SDR I ordered a device as mentioned earlier. It said I need to download Power SDR- UI now I have read a lot of the articles today but I can not fine where you download the program. I will save it until the Hercules DJ arrives but would like to download it for now Thanks Again Bill ___ 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] DSP NR
Paul, Great post. I would like to know more about these settings. I question if one setting fits all? The factory sends out one setting, how do we determine the right one for out individual radio set ups? Based on the knowledge I have now it's trial and error, but there must be a better way based on the engineering of the product. Can anyone share knowledge so we all learn? Randy N4FNB Sent from my iPad > On Feb 24, 2014, at 4:03 PM, "Paul Playford" wrote: > > PowerSDR v2.6.4 FLEX 1500 > > PowerSDR: > Setup > DSP > Options > NR > Taps: 31 > Gain: 16 > Delay: 5 > Leak: 10 > > Works for me. > > Paul, W8AEF > > -Original Message- From: Phil Cragg > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 12:22 PM > To: 'Lyle Fisher' > Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] DSP NR > > I'd love to know what's set wrong then. As it is now it does nothing for me > at all. (Positive that is; it just distorts incoming audio). And I've tried > myriads of different settings. > > Phil > G3UGK > > > ___ > 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] S Meter minimum
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Re: [Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors
I had emailed my thoughts to Craig earlier today. My thoughts are that the best value for a $1 today is on a used Flex 5000a being sold by a Flexer moving up to the 6000 series. If he didn't like it, the depreciation hit he would take for selling it in six months could be non-existent. For those of us with 5000s know how great the receive AND the transmit can be when properly set and matched with the proper mic. Of all the mic's I have tried, the Heil PR 40 stands above the rest. I can hardly go a night with out getting a compliment on the audio. Randy N4FNB Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2013, at 4:56 PM, William Owens wrote: > > Hello Craig, > > If I understand you correctly, you are fairly new to ham radio. The Flex > 1500, being a QRP radio (low power) is a fun radio but it is possible you may > be frustrated by not being able to make as many contacts as you could with > the 3000, being a 100 watt unit. Working QRP takes more patience than with a > higher power radio. They both have their place, but if this will be your only > radio, I would recommend the Flex 3000. > > I have been a ham for 30 years and have had a variety of radios, some at > least twice as much money as the 3000. There have been long periods where my > radio sat boxed up on a shelf, having gotten bored or distracted by other > life events. > > In the two and one half years that I have owned the 3000, I have had it on > everyday, if for no other reason than to listen to the activity on the > various bands. > > I have never had so much fun with any other radio. The 3000 is the best bang > for the buck. It too will retain its value, and I don’t think you will ever > regret it. > > Whatever you choose, make sure your computer is up to snuff and in the case > of the 3000, buy a firewire card recommended by Flex (primarily with a TI > chipset). > > Good luck and have fun! > > Bill > AD5EW > > > > >> On Dec 27, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Craig Schroeder wrote: >> >> Dear Flex Users Group Members, >> >> I have some Christmas money to invest in my first SDR radio. I am very >> interested in the hobby aspects of SDR, but I must admit that there is a >> certain appeal to "old school" knobs. >> >> Therefore, the Elecraft KX3 has a certain appeal, but being a newbie, I am >> not clear if the Flex 1500 or 3000 offer SDR performance advantages that are >> more important considerations. I do understand both systems use the same >> SDR software from Flex Radio. >> >> What advice do you have for me on the most important factors that I should >> consider in purchasing my first SDR radio? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Craig >> KD0TXL >> ___ >> 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] PowerSDR-DataTransfer Problem
This is the kind of information somebody should write a book for Dummies about. I am qualifed to read it and would buy it, maybe buy two so I could read it twice. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2013, at 12:08 PM, Jim Jannuzzo wrote: > > > Ahh but there is: It's called DDutil plus the Flex Knob. I use DDutil to > set the three buttons in the Knob set to execxute macros that change my > display from -115 to -135. The three macros are:M31 ZZDQ-115;ZZDN-120; > M32 ZZDQ-125;ZZDN-130; > M33 ZZDQ-115;ZZDN-120; ZZDQ is the CAT command that sets the Panadapter > display, and ZZDN sets the waterfall display minimum. Using the three > buttons, I can easily tailor the display to a busy night on 40M versus a > quiet time on 10M. Jim KJ2P> >> Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a user accessible control to set the >> "sensitivity/gain" for the waterfall. Maybe there is and I don't know how >> to do it. >> >> Patrick NJ5G > > ___ > 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] Microphone Recommendation?
I have been running a Heil PR 40 for almost a year and love it. I set the Transmit filter at 80 and 3080 to use the full 3000 cycles of SSB and then adjust with the equalizer to fit my voice, usually in a curve that looks somewhat like a smile. As a backup mic, I have a MLX 990 (requires a power source) I purchased online used for around $65. 9 out of 10 times it is hard to tell the difference in which mic is running. The Flex 5000 compensates for a lot of regular weaknesses in cheaper mics. I have three other Heil mics I have collected in the shack, the GM4, GM5, and the Gold Elite. When I put these on the Flex, I limit my ability. If I want get a sound like the DX Dream Machine of the HC-4 element in the GM4, I adjust the Flex settings and use the PR-40. Let me say first I love Heil mics, and the HC-4 element worked great for me on my FT920 hauling in the DX contacts. The HC-4 element concentrates on the frequency from 500 Hz to 3,800 Hz with a 10 dB rise at 2,000 Hz. If I set my Flex transmit filter at 500 Hz low and 3,500 Hz high and peak the equalizer at 2,000 Hz, I get a sharp, almost shrill high pitch voice very similar to the HC 4. I am sure Bob can explain that it might be similar but something is left out, but for me in a pile up it works great. I pull up the set up screen, change the low end to 350 or some higher number and give the call. As soon as they give me the call back, I punch in 80 to put the base back in and make a regular sounding contact. The MLX 990 will do the same, all because the power to make it sound great comes from the Flex 5000. ___ 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/
