[Flexradio] SSHD Recommendations

[Richard W. Solomon]

Which of the myriad of SSHD's would you recommend ? Sifting through 
the Marketing Hype and the reviews can be quite frustrating.

Tnx es 73, Dick, W1KSZ

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Re: [Flexradio] Linear amplifier with Flex-3000?

[Richard W. Solomon]

As they say in the pileups ..."life is too short for QRP"... . 
Take a look at the specs on the new YAESU VL-2000. They claim 
1,500 Watts OUT, 160 - 10 and 1,000 Watts OUT on 6 and 100% 
Duty Cycle. That last part lifts an eyebrow or two, but I'll 
wait and see. 
If those numbers are true then this Amp will set the bar for 
all others to aim for.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Brian Lloyd 
>Sent: Sep 2, 2011 1:35 PM
>To: Ross Stenberg 
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Linear amplifier with Flex-3000?
>
>On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM, Ross Stenberg
> wrote:
>> /Et tu/, /Brute?
>> What's next...a K3?
>
>Nooo, I chose the 5000 over the K3 several years ago. I don't plan to
>go back. The K2 was donated by the ARRL to our school. I asked for
>that instead of a rice box so the kids would get an idea of how a
>radio goes together. Now most of them prefer to use the school's Flex
>3000 to the K2 but a few really like the K2. The boy scouts and girl
>scouts who like to camp generally prefer to borrow and pack the K2
>along instead of taking the 3000 plus a laptop. I don't blame them.
>
>We tend to get wrapped up in this, "us vs. them," mentality but the
>truth is, the K1, K2, and K3 are superb radios. The Flex products are
>superb radios. Personally I think everyone should be competent to
>operate all of them and appreciate BOTH their advantages and
>disadvantages. They are all good -- just different.
>
>But the KPA500 looks like a fantastic amplifier. I plan to get one to
>replace the IC-2KL. Unfortunately I just spent my KPA500 money on a
>motorcycle so I will have to wait a couple of months. (Besides, my
>antenna at home is tuned with an SGC SG-231 which can barely handle
>the power of the 5000 barefoot, let alone 500W. )
>
>-- 
>Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
>3191 Western Dr.
>Cameron Park, CA 95682
>br...@lloyd.com
>+1.767.617.1365 (Dominica)
>+1.916.877.5067 (USA)
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Re: [Flexradio] dxcc with 1500

[Richard W. Solomon]

The same way you prove a Mobile DXCC, except, there is no mobile 
DXCC. I had a lengthy chat about that with the "Desk" and got 
nowhere.

You can't fight City Hall !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Burt 
>Sent: Sep 10, 2011 5:07 PM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] dxcc with 1500
>
>How do you prove to them it was QRP?.
>
>
>--- On Sat, 9/10/11, Tony Estep  wrote:
>
>> From: Tony Estep 
>> Subject: [Flexradio] dxcc with 1500
>> To: "FlexRadio reflector" 
>> Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 5:23 PM
>> When I got home today from a trip the
>> mail had my QRP DXCC certificate. I
>> had done it before, but never sent in the verification for
>> the award; the
>> contacts that I sent in this time were made with the Flex
>> 1500 during the
>> month of May 2011. I used the Hercules DJ interface for
>> tuning the VFOs and
>> switching the various panel functions, and the Ham Gadgets
>> MK-1 keyer -- I
>> highly recommend both.
>> 
>> Tony KT0NY
>> 
>> -- 
>> http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352
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Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer

[Richard W. Solomon]

And transmit on the Dx's frequency ??? I hope the radio will 
be smarter than it's operator !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Bill Hopstetter 
>Sent: May 14, 2012 1:17 PM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] Game Changer
>
>Voice Commands!
>
>But instead of, "Computer!  Lock phasers on target!",
>
> it will be, "Flex!  Lock VFO on Rare DX!"
>
>Bill
>--
>W8LGX - operator of Flex 3000  #139
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Re: [Flexradio] GPSDO on the 6000 Series

[Richard W. Solomon]

But, what about us folks who already have a GPSDO and 10 MHz 
distribution setup ? I use it as the reference signal for my 
counters and Service Monitors.

Can the 10 MHz Reference Input be routed to the rear panel ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Eric Wachsmann 
>Sent: May 22, 2012 8:34 AM
>To: Art Gartner 
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] GPSDO on the 6000 Series
>
>It is an easy option to add and can be done by the user.  It passes the
>acid test of letting the software guys install it without causing
>problems.  ;)
>
>
>Eric Wachsmann
>FlexRadio Systems
>
>On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Art Gartner  wrote:
>
>>
>> Can the GPSDO-6000 be added to the 6000 series by the user or must it be
>> installed during production?
>>
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[Flexradio] Computer Question

[Richard W. Solomon]

At present I use an FT-2000D, but have been looking at the FLEX-3000
for a second rig. The shack computer is a Pentium IV, 1.5 GHz, with
382 MB RAM. 

Any thoughts on whether or not this computer will do or do I need to
get something bigger ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex PC building block

[Richard W. Solomon]

Are you connected to the Internet at the same time ? Can you view the VE7CC DX 
Cluster
for example ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Joe Roth-WC4R 
>Sent: Jul 16, 2009 1:25 PM
>To: 'flexradio' 
>Subject: [Flexradio] Flex PC building block
>
>If it helps anyone, I built a new PC for my Flex 5000A to replace my Dell.
>The PC does run LOTS of stuff at my station, not the Flex exclusively. I use
>VISTA 32-bit OS.
>It has been flawless as a PC for the Flex. Probably overkill for me and most
>others but you never know what is needed 3-4 years down the road. Overclocks
>well too. 
>I bought everything from NewEgg. Here is a link to the PDF equipment list.
>http://www.qsl.net/wc4r/FlexIntel-WC4R.pdf 
>Adjust it to your needs.
>73 Joe 
>
>www.wc4r.com 
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of James T. Jannuzzo
>Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:36 AM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] OK, time to get a real PC
>
>
>Please keep it pubiic!  There are others out here with the same question:  I
>have (what I thought was) a big bad HP Laptop.  I come to find that DPC
>latencies of 1200 us with bigger spikes will quickly disqualify if from
>handling live audio data streams like PSDR. 
>
>I've watched for qualifying PC's, but haven't yet seen a repeatable
>consensus.  
>
>Jim- KJ2P 
> 
>> From: mlun...@nc.rr.com
>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:47:01 -0400
>> Subject: [Flexradio] OK, time to get a real PC
>> 
>> After additional troubleshooting, I am convinced that this Lenovo T60
>tablet
>> PC is simply not going to meet my needs for Flex usage. Besides the other
>> posts I have shared regarding performance issues, and disabling just about
>> every service I can, and still having DPCLAT of 1000 microseconds (which
>> drops to 20 microseconds when I remove the Firewire connection!), I have
>had
>> 2 blue screens in the past 24 hours.
>>  
>> So, I am looking for a new PC with good performance and reliable Firewire.
>> I am worried about ordering from a bulk seller and getting cobbled parts
>> that are not optimized to work with each other. I am also worried about
>> throwing money away on a system that is too high powered for what I need
>(8
>> GB of RAM? Quad core proc? That's overkill I would think).
>>  
>> I read the requirements for performance. Good background info. But my
>> question is this: can someone volunteer a manuf/model which they are using
>> that meets the requirements and which they are really happy with? Request
>> you email me directly offline, as I fear this topic has generally been
>> beaten to death indirectly and I would just like to get some individual
>> 1-on-1 feedback.
>>  
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Mark Lunday
>> WD4ELG
>> 
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] Looking for PowerSDR Friendly Anti-virus software

[Richard W. Solomon]

This to me is a deal killer. Until they mod the S/W, I'll just stand by.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Neal Campbell 
>Sent: Aug 7, 2009 12:13 PM
>To: Mike Schlamp 
>Cc: "FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz" 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Looking for PowerSDR Friendly Anti-virus software
>
>I have tried Kapersky, Semantec/Norton 2009, Macafee, AVG and just
>about everything else. The only one I can recommend is ESET's Nod32.
>All the others I could definitely tell when they were doing their
>thing. Its best if you can avoid them completely but if you can't, try
>nod32.
>
>Neal Campbell
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>Programming Services
>www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
>(540) 242 0911
>
>GRANITE DIGITAL Firewire cables $36.00
>http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/proddetail.php?prod=gran0012
>
>LOW-COST COMPUTER FOR SDR at http://www.sdrsystems.com
>
>
>
>
>On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 3:11 PM, Mike Schlamp wrote:
>>
>> I use Avast and have not encountered any issues thus far.
>>
>> Mike
>> W5CUL
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Re: [Flexradio] QST Reviews

[Richard W. Solomon]

If anyone considers SDR to be a serious threat to any of the big three, I have
some form-fitting Aluminum Foil hats for you.

Maybe in several years, when the Radio-Computer interface is considerably
simpler it may find a niche, but surely not today. At best, it's a novelty, an
expensive novelty, but nonetheless one.

Yes, SDR has it's supporters, some bordering on fanaticism, but then so do
a myriad of other aspects of Ham Radio.

So, I will rest comfortable tonight, assured in the knowledge that my FT-2000D
will not be obsolete tomorrow.

73, Dick, W1KSZ 

-Original Message-
>From: AB2CD 
>Sent: Sep 14, 2009 12:09 AM
>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] QST Reviews
>
>Let's see here.QST is a publication that is essentially paid for by the
>advertizing dollars of the big three legacy radio manufacturers.  Does
>anyone believe for a moment that they will rave about a company and a
>product that poses a serious threat to the sales of their major sponsors?
>Up until recently, they didn't even have a Flex at W1AW.  I am not
>suggesting a conspiracy here, but it's hard to believe that economics don't
>play some role.
>
> 
>
>Jim  AB2CD
>
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] The $30 Boston Acoustic powered speakers are back

[Richard W. Solomon]

Web sites such as these cause me to hit the backspace key, and fast.

Why should they require you to input all your information BEFORE they
will give you the total price ?

Why ? The answer is simple ... they figure that after you have gone through
all that typing, you will not cancel because of a few extra $$ for shipping.

I for one refuse to patronize any website that will not give you the cost up
front.

End Of Rant

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Neal Campbell 
>Sent: Sep 24, 2009 6:09 PM
>To: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" , 
>flexra...@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The $30 Boston Acoustic powered speakers are back
>
>BTW the link is http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOMM220
>
>
>Neal Campbell
>Abroham Neal Software
>www.dxbase.com
>www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
>www.sdrsystems.com
>(540) 242 0911
>
>Amateur Radio: K3NC
>Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/
>DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com
>Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/
>
>DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23
>
>
>
>
>
>On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Neal Campbell  wrote:
>
>> I was on the Audio Advisor website and saw that they have the $30 Boston
>> Acoustic PC powered speakers back in stock in case anyone wants one.
>>
>> I have nothing to do with them (other than use them) so its just info!
>> 73
>> Neal Campbell
>> Abroham Neal Software
>> www.dxbase.com
>> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
>> www.sdrsystems.com
>> (540) 242 0911
>>
>> Amateur Radio: K3NC
>> Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/
>> DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com
>> Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/
>>
>> DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Flexradio] The $30 Boston Acoustic powered speakers are back

[Richard W. Solomon]

Well, let's see ...

They can ask or your Zip Code (only 5 keystrokes), or,

They can ship via USPS Flat Rate (but that means their
Handling Charges stick out clearly),

It can be done without the company playing games with the consumer.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Ray J 
>Sent: Sep 25, 2009 2:39 PM
>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The $30 Boston Acoustic powered speakers are back
>
>How do they know the shipping costs without knowing where you live??
>
>
>
>Richard W. Solomon wrote:
>> Web sites such as these cause me to hit the backspace key, and fast.
>>
>> Why should they require you to input all your information BEFORE they
>> will give you the total price ?
>>
>> Why ? The answer is simple ... they figure that after you have gone through
>> all that typing, you will not cancel because of a few extra $$ for shipping.
>>
>> I for one refuse to patronize any website that will not give you the cost up
>> front.
>>
>> End Of Rant
>>
>> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>>   
>>> From: Neal Campbell 
>>> Sent: Sep 24, 2009 6:09 PM
>>> To: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" , 
>>> flexra...@yahoogroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The $30 Boston Acoustic powered speakers are back
>>>
>>> BTW the link is http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BOMM220
>>>
>>>
>>> Neal Campbell
>>> Abroham Neal Software
>>> www.dxbase.com
>>> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
>>> www.sdrsystems.com
>>> (540) 242 0911
>>>
>>> Amateur Radio: K3NC
>>> Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/
>>> DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com
>>> Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/
>>>
>>> DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Neal Campbell  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>> I was on the Audio Advisor website and saw that they have the $30 Boston
>>>> Acoustic PC powered speakers back in stock in case anyone wants one.
>>>>
>>>> I have nothing to do with them (other than use them) so its just info!
>>>> 73
>>>> Neal Campbell
>>>> Abroham Neal Software
>>>> www.dxbase.com
>>>> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
>>>> www.sdrsystems.com
>>>> (540) 242 0911
>>>>
>>>> Amateur Radio: K3NC
>>>> Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/
>>>> DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase.fogbugz.com
>>>> Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/
>>>>
>>>> DX Cluster: dxc.k3nc.com port 23
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   
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Re: [Flexradio] QST review of the FLEX-3000 available for download

[Richard W. Solomon]

We have here the age old conflict:

Do you write a review that the average Joe Ham who is
contemplating getting into an SDR, thereby limiting it
to fundementals, or, do you write a review that the
techno-savvy guy can understand complete with all the
jargon that accompanies such a review ??

There are not many folks around that write reviews for
Ham Mags that can do both. As evidence I submit some of
the Software Manuals and the Help Files. While the guy
writing them understands what he is saying, he often can
not convey that information to the novice.

I doubt many of the reviewers for the Ham Mags get paid
for their work, they get the joy of playing with a new
radio, so you get what you pay for !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Lee A Crocker 
>Sent: Oct 5, 2009 1:05 PM
>To: Brian Lloyd 
>Cc: Flexradio 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] QST review of the FLEX-3000 available for download
>
>Brian
>
>With all due respect this is precisely what you DON"T want.  The reviewer can 
>reveal his expertise so an average ham can judge his skill set vs the expert 
>reviewer.  That should in no way therefore detract from the veracity of the 
>review.  Otherwise the reviewer should disclose he is a complete novice and 
>may completely miss the point of a given feature.  I think my two examples are 
>examples where the reviewer completely misses the point and is not experienced 
>enough to even realize he missed the point.  I don't want to be too hard on 
>this reviewer as I'm sure he took up the challenge and did the best he could  
>
>If you have someone clueless reviewing a product you have absolutely NO clear 
>understanding if the product has a fault or the reviewer has a fault or if its 
>just a limitation of the technology in general.  For example I would never 
>want to read a review of a 20M beam antenna at 100ft by a guy who has only run 
>a dipole at 20ft.  They are both antennas to be sure but that is about all 
>they share in common.   From that review I would have NO information regarding 
>the beam.  Rather I would like a review from someone who has lots of 
>experience with beams.  Even if I was a "average ham" a dipole on a postage 
>stamp size lot, that review would mean something to me, because it would give 
>me a real way to try and understand the power of a beam.  
>
>I don't mind a critical review as long as I can trust the skill set of the 
>reviewer.  What use would a review of a Ferrari be if it was reviewed by a 
>little old lady who only uses the car to go to the corner using all right 
>turns to get her hair done?   Even though she has perhaps 60 years behind the 
>wheel she doesn't have the skill set to really "test" the machine.  I would 
>much rather hear the opinion of a formula one racer.  
>
>73  W9OY
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>From: Brian Lloyd 
>To: Lee A Crocker 
>Cc: Flexradio 
>Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 11:44:02 AM
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] QST review of the FLEX-3000 available for download
>
>On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:48 AM, Lee A Crocker  wrote:
>> WHY WHY WHY does the ARRL continue to ask people who are software defined 
>> radio virgins to review SDR's?  They don't ask newly licensed hams with no 
>> experience to review something like an IC-7800 do they?  In fact they don't 
>> ask newbie's to review anything except SDR's  It is ridiculous!
>>
>> The guy complains about being bewildered at the number of options, like the 
>> AGC options.  What is so bewildering?  You choose an option and see if it 
>> improves your received performance for a given set of band conditions.  DUH! 
>>  He complains about SR yet he says SR does quite effectively what it was 
>> designed to do.  SR was designed to move a spur out of the filter's pass 
>> band you are listening to.  What other radio gives you the option to 
>> eliminate a spur from the filter's pass band?  The lack of insight is 
>> incredible.
>>
>> THEY ARE CLUELESS   (that means operating  without a clue)  and I find it 
>> terribly annoying.  You don't have to be a SDR apologist to review a SDR 
>> radio but at least you should ACTUALLY understand what is going on before 
>> you put pen to paper.
>
>If you think about it it, you *want* someone who has never used it
>before to test it. The idea is to find out what the typical amateur's
>experience will be like and your typical amateur will never have seen
>a Flex 3000 or any other SDR before. He/she is probably stepping up
>from something like an Icom IC-718 or it will be his/her first radio.
>For the review to be meaningful to that person, it has to be similar
>to what their experience will be like. The ham who is looking at
>getting a Flex 5000 is probably considering all the top-of-the-line
>radios and may have owned several HF rigs before. We can expect that
>ham to know something about AGC, IMD, duty cycle, multiple antennas,
>dedicated receiving antennas, etc. I would expect that review to be
>given to someone with that kind of backgro

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 transmit spur

[Richard W. Solomon]

Except, that most radios made after WW II can hear signals
much weaker than that. 60dB down from 1 KW is 1 mW. QRP guys
can work wonders at that level !!
And considering the last couple expeditions, that's about the
signal level we are hearing at this point in the SS Cycle !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Dave Gomberg 
>Sent: Oct 19, 2009 1:23 PM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 transmit spur
>
>At 12:38 10/19/2009, Ian Wade G3NRW wrote:
>>If you are calling a station up 2 KHz or so
>>and are running an amplifier you will most definitely put out a signal,
>>thanks to the spur, that people can hear. Flex is very aware of this but
>>they have NOT, repeat NOT fixed this.
>
>Doesn't type acceptance require that it be 60dB down or some such
>
>
>
>-- 
>Dave Gomberg, San Francisco   NE5EE gomberg1 at wcf dot com
>All addresses, phones, etc. at http://www.wcf.com/ham/info.html
>- 
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Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?

[Richard W. Solomon]

Is there a way to connect an external reference standard to the F5K ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Jordan 
>Sent: Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM
>To: Dudley Hurry , AB2CD 
>Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>
>DudleyI've gone through that process and the nearest I can get is +/- 
>7hz using WWV @ 10MhzIf I change the setting manually until it reads 
>10.000.000Mhz on the baseline display would that be OK...? 
>73./..Jordan
>
>
>- Original Message - 
>From: "Dudley Hurry" 
>To: "AB2CD" 
>Cc: 
>Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:13 PM
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>
>
>> Dan,
>>
>> Checkout page 69 of the Users Guide.  Describes how to use the Setup => 
>> General +> Calibrate menu to auto calibrate to WWV.  Should get you within 
>> a quarter of a cycle.
>>
>> Hope this helps
>>
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>>
>> WA5QPZ
>>
>>
>>
>> AB2CD wrote:
>>> I have a question concerning the frequency accuracy of my 5KA.
>>>
>>>
>>> When I tune to WWV 10.0 MHz. the digital readout on the lower right hand
>>> bottom of the Panadapter reads -19.1 Hz  & 9.999 981 MHz.  My sampling 
>>> rate
>>> is 192.KHz.  Does this mean I am off frequency by almost 20 Hz?  If so, 
>>> how
>>> does one go about fixing this.  On my old 756 Pro I was able to trim the
>>> reference oscillator and zero beat to WWV.  Maybe I'm being picky but I'd
>>> like to be on frequency.
>>>
>>>
>>> Jim AB2CD
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Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?

[Richard W. Solomon]

Doesn't that make it possible to determine frequency with the accuracy of the 
reference ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: Jim Jerzycke 
>Sent: Oct 28, 2009 10:58 PM
>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz, "Richard W. Solomon" 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>
>Yes, there's a BNC jack on the rear panel for connecting an external 10MHz 
>reference.
>Jim  KQ6EA
>
>--- On Wed, 10/28/09, Richard W. Solomon  wrote:
>
>> From: Richard W. Solomon 
>> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>> Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 7:53 PM
>> Is there a way to connect an external
>> reference standard to the F5K ??
>> 
>> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> >From: Jordan 
>> >Sent: Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM
>> >To: Dudley Hurry ,
>> AB2CD 
>> >Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>> >Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>> >
>> >DudleyI've gone through that process and the
>> nearest I can get is +/- 
>> >7hz using WWV @ 10MhzIf I change the setting
>> manually until it reads 
>> >10.000.000Mhz on the baseline display would that be
>> OK...? 
>> >73./..Jordan
>> >
>> >
>> >- Original Message - 
>> >From: "Dudley Hurry" 
>> >To: "AB2CD" 
>> >Cc: 
>> >Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:13 PM
>> >Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Frequecy Off?
>> >
>> >
>> >> Dan,
>> >>
>> >> Checkout page 69 of the Users Guide. 
>> Describes how to use the Setup => 
>> >> General +> Calibrate menu to auto calibrate to
>> WWV.  Should get you within 
>> >> a quarter of a cycle.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps
>> >>
>> >> 73,
>> >> Dudley
>> >>
>> >> WA5QPZ
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> AB2CD wrote:
>> >>> I have a question concerning the frequency
>> accuracy of my 5KA.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> When I tune to WWV 10.0 MHz. the digital
>> readout on the lower right hand
>> >>> bottom of the Panadapter reads -19.1 Hz 
>> & 9.999 981 MHz.  My sampling 
>> >>> rate
>> >>> is 192.KHz.  Does this mean I am off
>> frequency by almost 20 Hz?  If so, 
>> >>> how
>> >>> does one go about fixing this.  On my old
>> 756 Pro I was able to trim the
>> >>> reference oscillator and zero beat to
>> WWV.  Maybe I'm being picky but I'd
>> >>> like to be on frequency.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Jim AB2CD
>> >>>
>> >>>
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Re: [Flexradio] SO2R

[Richard W. Solomon]

Polish Contest Station ??
See QRZ.com.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-Original Message-
>From: AB2CD 
>Sent: Dec 9, 2009 10:59 AM
>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] SO2R
>
>What exactly is SO2R?  What do the letters stand for?
>
> 
>
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Re: [Flexradio] Speaker project (was the 'bose speakers')

[Richard W. Solomon]

Radio Shack sold a small Stereo Amplifier that appears on the
"evil empire" every so often. I use one with a pair of Bose
"Cube" speakers. Works very well.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Tim Ellison 
>Sent: Feb 5, 2010 12:02 AM
>To: "audio...@charter.net" , Dudley Hurry 
>
>Cc: 'FLEX USERS' 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Speaker project (was the 'bose speakers')
>
> You could use a stereo kit PA.  Like one of these
>http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/complete.htm#Amplifier%20Kits%20And%20Modules
>
>
>
>-Tim
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim Barber
>Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:42 PM
>To: Dudley Hurry
>Cc: 'FLEX USERS'
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Speaker project (was the 'bose speakers')
>
>Hi Dudley,
>
>The time... The 'audioguy' always has the time for speaker projects, but I'll 
>concede that you may not. :-)
>
>The size - yes, even the "small" version may be bigger than a pair of micro PC 
>speakers. Once cab I was tinkering with tonight is 6x6x6" 
>internal volume and made from 1/2" MDF. They can get bigger and smaller.
>
>Well shielded from RF - That will be attended to in the separate amplifier 
>section. Both for goes-in and goes-out, since the amp module I'm working with 
>is Class D and can generate some hash unless put in a metal box and 
>bypassed/choked. If someone comes up with an inexpensive linear amp module, 
>kit or design that meets spec we can look at that too. Class D is nice because 
>it can be tucked away in a diecast box without heat issues.
>
>Sound quality vs size - not sure what you mean there. The point of doing this 
>is to build a first rate speaker. Unless you're talking trade-off, which is a 
>matter of preference. You may prefer small for convenience. 
>I'm a believer that where speakers are concerned, QRO is the way to go, 
>although a 7" cube isn't what I'd call all THAT large.
>
>Price - It would be tough to match the $69 you mention, yes. The smaller 
>design may do it, we'll certainly try.
>
>73,
>Jim, N7CXI
>(going where angels fear to tread)
>
>
>Dudley Hurry wrote:
>> Jim,
>> 
>> There are just a few issues with the speaker project as far as I am 
>> concerned, for the Flex. .
>> First is the time.
>> Second the size
>> Third being well shielded from RF.
>> Fourth, guess sound quality verses size. 
>> I have been extremely happy with my Boses,  mainly for the sound/size, 
>> they will fit in a brief case,  sound very good for the size,  even in 
>> CW,  and were only $69.. And they are well shielded, and self powered..
>> Very hard to beat..
>> Now for my stereo system,  I just might do something like that,  a 
>> good set ,  even in a kit will be in the $350 range.
>> Good luck in the project
>> 
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>> 
>> WA5QPZ
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Jim Barber wrote:
>>> Tim, W4TME made some excellent suggestions regarding the speaker project.
>>>
>>> I'll work up a high quality, medium-size design as a "case study", 
>>> then provide notes, design details and construction info for perhaps 
>>> two alternatives - one larger and one smaller, for example. That way 
>>> those who really want to dig into the details can, while those that 
>>> just want to build a great-sounding speaker for their great-sounding 
>>> radio can do that too.
>>>
>>> Suitable amplifiers will be handled as a separate section, since in 
>>> some cases it won't be required.
>>>
>>> 73 and more later,
>>> --jim
>>>
>>> Jim Barber, N7CXI
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [Flexradio] Antenna tuners, etc.

[Richard W. Solomon]

Can you tell me what ..."BB in a barrel"... is ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Gerald Youngblood 
>Sent: Mar 13, 2010 5:41 PM
>To: tpcj1...@crocker.com
>Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Antenna tuners, etc.
>
>Dear customers,
>
>First let me acknowledge that we at FlexRadio understand that the ATUs in
>both the FLEX-3000 and FLEX-5000 can be improved.  All of these improvements
>will be in software since the hardware tuning range is more than adequate in
>both radios.
>
>The current tuners use fairly simple "BB in a barrel" tuning algorithms,
>which can sometimes miss the optimal tuning point.  We are currently working
>on software enhancements for both radios, which should significantly improve
>both tuning range and reliability.  As usual, the radio will improve with a
>download from our website.
>
>While we are not ready to announce when the software will be released, I can
>confirm that the work is in process.  So stay tuned for radios that keep
>getting better.
>
>73,
>Gerald
>
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>
>On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 10:08 AM, John Ragle  wrote:
>
>> There has been a spate of stuff (I hesitate to call it a "discussion")
>> about the ATU in Flex rigs. There are some observations I would like to
>> throw into the pot for stirring:
>>
>> 1. The gentleman who got nonsense readings from his Flex when it was
>> connected to a dummy load is not confused. If the Flex (nominal output
>> impedance 50 ohms) connects to a good quality 50 + 0j ohm dummy load with a
>> short, good quality piece of 50 ohm coax with proper fittings and gets an
>> apparent SWR of much different from 1:1, he has a right to be somewhat
>> puzzled.
>>
>> 2. I have examined my several antennas with a good-quality network analyzer
>> at the end seen by the Flex rig and know that the Flex is sometimes quite
>> mistaken.
>>
>> 3. The L and C steps in the Flex ATU are so coarse that it is difficult for
>> the circuitry to reach any sort of balance at 6 meters.
>>
>> 4. If the Flex rig measures this (or similar situations) to have an
>> excessive SWR & SHUTS DOWN the transmitter then it was probably manufactured
>> by Toyota. My Flex 3K does exactly that, and it is pretty annoying.
>> Actually, the proper tense is "was" since I no longer use the ATU in the
>> Flex and have replaced it with a good-quality commercial tuner of the
>> Armstrong variety, adding several hundred dollars to the investment.
>>
>> 5. I have used several ATUs of different manufacture and they do not have
>> difficulties like the ones reported here.
>>
>> 6. I think that Flex needs to give some attention to the ATU design or
>> alternatively leave it off the unit and out of the advertisements (and
>> price!) entirely.
>>
>> John Ragle -- W1ZI
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Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power & flexradio power cord

[Richard W. Solomon]

What size is the fuse inside the radio ? And what size (and type) 
of fuse will you put on the outside ??
It does no good to fuse the outside if the inside one pops first.
Of course, if the one inside pops, then you have more problems than
just under-sized wires or workmanship.

73, Dick, W1KSZ



-Original Message-
>From: Steven L Hess 
>Sent: Mar 22, 2010 6:13 PM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power & flexradio power cord
>
>I found ATC holders with 10 ga pigtails on Amazon and ordered some of
>them. I hope a 10 ga wire will carry the current.
>
>On 03/22/2010 02:55 PM, Steven L Hess wrote:
>> Guess I need to find a ATO type fuse holder with 10 ga pigtails. Do they
>> even make such a beast? AlI the ones I saw were with 12 ga pigtails.
>>
>> On 03/22/2010 02:40 PM, Tim Ellison wrote:
>>   
>>> The FLEX-x000 SDRs have an internal ATO type fuse on the PA and the TRX 
>>> boards, but I always add and in-line fuse on the power cable for extra 
>>> protection, as it is easier to replace one of those fuses than to crack 
>>> open the radio cover and replace the one inside.
>>>
>>> -Tim
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
>>> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L Hess
>>> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:14 PM
>>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>>> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power & flexradio power cord
>>>
>>> I figured it it needed fuses Flex-Radio would have provided them. I 
>>> soldered some lugs on the cables and bolted it directly to my Astron RS-35A.
>>>
>>> Steven
>>>   
>>> 
>>   
>
>-- 
> Regards de KC6KGE
>  Skype flamebait
>Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is on and I 
>am not on a net or using the digital modes; 3975, 7181, 14.329
>
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Re: [Flexradio] On CQ100 Join Us for Gerald K5SDR on Monday March 22 8:30 EDT, (March 23 0030 GMT)

[Richard W. Solomon]

OK, I'll ask 

What is CQ100 ?? (CQ Magazine's version of DXCC ??).

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Paul - K6HR 
>Sent: Mar 22, 2010 8:06 PM
>To: 'Dudley Hurry' , 'Steve Potter' 
>
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] On CQ100 Join Us for Gerald K5SDR on Monday March 22 
>8:30 EDT, (March 23 0030 GMT)
>
>
>
>I just found out it takes up to 16 hours to have my license image verified!
>Oh no! Maybe next time...
>
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry
>Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:15 PM
>To: Steve Potter
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] On CQ100 Join Us for Gerald K5SDR on Monday March
>22 8:30 EDT, (March 23 0030 GMT)
>
>So Sorry ,   As per the note and I forgot to say where on CQ100 
>
>14.329 on  CQ-100 at 8:30 PM Eastern Daylight Savings or 00:30  UTC/ GMT 
>
>
>73,
>Dudley
>
>WA5QPZ
>
>
>
>Steve Potter wrote:
>> What time is that in real money Dudley? GMT or UTC for your cousins
>> across the seas.
>>
>> 73 de Steve G6HOQ
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
>> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry
>> Sent: 22 March 2010 20:42
>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexe...@flex-radio.biz;
>> flexra...@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] On CQ100 Join Us for Gerald K5SDR on Monday
>> March 22 8:30 EDT, (March 23 0030 GMT)
>>
>> Just a reminder of the Technet conversation that Mack informed us of
>> with Gerald, K5SDR,  tonight at 8:30 PM Eastern on Echolink,  node
>> 355800 or "DODROPIN"  with the North Fulton Amateur Radio League 
>> (NFARL)  meeting.   I will try to record this for a later posting and 
>> will also link it over to CQ100 on 14.329 also.   I will not retransmit 
>> it on the air,  but for those that might not have EchoLink,  I'll send
>> it over to CQ100.  
>>  Listen in if you can. 
>>
>> 73,
>> Dudley
>>
>> WA5QPZ
>>
>>
>>
>> Mack McCormick wrote:
>>   
>>> Technet Special Event Announcement For Monday March 22nd
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am pleased to
>>> announce for the Monday March 22nd edition of the NFARL Technet a 
>>> special first time event. We will have a guest expert for the evening 
>>> and will be covering the topic of Software Defined Radios and 
>>> associated technology. Our guest will be:
>>> Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR
>>> President and CEO
>>> FlexRadio
>>>  Systems(TM)
>>>
>>>
>>> K5SDR will be
>>> connecting to the net via Echolink. To maximize our time please submit
>>> 
>>
>>   
>>> any questions you may have to n7...@nfarl.org.
>>>  All email submitted questions will be presented first during the net.
>>>
>>>
>>> I want to thank all
>>>  the folks who have participated in Net and look forward to a great 
>>> evening on SDR technology.
>>>
>>>
>>> If you have any
>>> questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the email address 
>>> posted above.
>>>  
>>> Thanks
>>> Joe N7QPP Net Control
>>>
>>> For any Flex guests please connect via the DODROPIN Echolink node 
>>> which will place you on the clubs 145.47 FM repeater in the area north
>>> 
>>
>>   
>>> of Atlanta, GA. We will not do check ins for this net based upon the 
>>> large number of people we expect so please join us in our Internet 
>>> chat room where you can check in, dialog, and ask questions. 
>>> http://nfarl.dodropin.org/
>>>
>>> I am also pleased to announce that the North Fulton Amateur Radio
>>> 
>> League is honored to receive the Dayton 2010 Club of the Year award. As
>> a double honor, Jim Stafford, W4QO, was also selected as the Dayton 2010
>> Amateur of the Year. He is a former President of NFARL and very active
>> in the club.
>>   
>>> 73,
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> Mack
>>>
>>> WB4MAK
>>>
>>> The announcement from Dayton:
>>> BREAKING NEWS FROM AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE: DAYTON HAMVENTION(c) 
>>> ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD WINNERS
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Three amateur radio (ham) operators who have made significant 
>>> contributions to the Amateur Radio Service, will be honored guests 
>>> when Hamvention(r) 2010 opens in Hara Arena on May 14. In addition, a 
>>> club of the year will be honored in keeping with the 2010 Hamvention 
>>> theme, Amateur Radio Clubs Worldwide: The Lifeline.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Recipients of this year's Hamvention(r) awards are:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Special Achievement* - Dick Ross/K2MGA for his excellent work over 
>>> the past number of years on CQ magazine.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Technical Excellence* - Simon Brown / HB9DRV for the invention and 
>>> development of Ham Radio Deluxe.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Amateur of the Year* - Jim Stafford / W4QO for 50 years of service to
>>> 
>>
>>   
>>> Amateur Radio and his support for public service and unending efforts 
>>> to  recruit and develop hams of all ages.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Club of the Year* - North Fulton Amateur Radio League, NFARL, North 
>>> Fulton, GA - Serving the greater Atlanta Area, the State

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-1500 to FLEX-1500 QSO Report

[Richard W. Solomon]

Who needs an SFI that high ... there are 11,000 mile paths 
open on 20 in the evening. (S7 & 3B9 to W7).

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Tim Ellison 
>Sent: Mar 27, 2010 12:01 PM
>To: Lee A Crocker , Flexradio 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-1500 to FLEX-1500 QSO Report
>
>Just dial up a SFI of 200 and I'll try a 6000 mile QSO :-) 
>
>
>
>-Tim
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Lee A Crocker
>Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:44 PM
>To: Flexradio
>Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX-1500 to FLEX-1500 QSO Report
>
>Hell boy just make a RX QSO with the the websdr.org receivers in the 
>Netherlands that ought to be good for at least 6000 miles and you can make a 
>recording of it and put it on the website 
>
>Or send me one and I'll do it for ya  :P
>
>http://websdr.org/
>
>73 W9OY
>
>
>
>  
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Re: [Flexradio] pictures from the dinner

[Richard W. Solomon]

There was a Saturday Morning Network show wherein one of the 
guests talked about the dangers and pitfalls of Facebook.

It was enough to keep me from trying it

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Paul - K6HR 
>Sent: May 17, 2010 12:39 PM
>To: y...@aol.com, FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] pictures from the dinner
>
>
>Same here. I'd love to see them, but joining Facebook is out of the
>question.
>
>Paul Delaney
>K6HR
> 
> 
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of y...@aol.com
>Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 8:29 AM
>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] pictures from the dinner
>
>
>I got a e mail that said I could see the pictures of the flex dinner on sat.
>Went to look and found out I had to join Face Book. I don't want to do this
>for various reasons. Is there any way to see the pictures and be able to put
>faces and names ,before I forget who I sat with.
>thanks
>dale wt4t
>
>
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[Flexradio] FLEX-1500 Question

[Richard W. Solomon]

What kind of computing power do you need to operate the -1500 ?

My shack computer is a tad old, the O/S is WIN2K, with 400 MB of RAM 
and a 1.5 GHz CPU.

I have also a notebook, Averatec, O/S is XP, 512 MB RAM.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

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[Flexradio] Another FLEX-1500 Question

[Richard W. Solomon]

Is the Operating Manual on line ?

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Re: [Flexradio] Is there a sense of restricting transmission on hambands? Op-mode display.

[Richard W. Solomon]

You are correct ... the SDR should be able to modify any files in a 
flash as opposed to those clunky old radios !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ 


-Original Message-
>From: Tim Ellison 
>Sent: Jul 16, 2010 5:04 AM
>To: DL1FUX , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
>
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Is there a sense of restricting transmission on 
>hambands? Op-mode display.
>
>If it were easy, it would have already been done.  An Icom radio isn't an SDR.
>
>
>-Tim
>-
>W4TME
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of DL1FUX
>Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 8:00 AM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Is there a sense of restricting transmission on 
>hambands? Op-mode display.
>
>  For new item its very easy:
>Do deliver the radio with an cd containing the country-specific eeprom 
>files. Installation writes to eeprom - thats it.
>
>Is it so if I sell my used EG specified Icom rig to asia or US Icom is 
>responsable for my doing or that I am responable for what US amateur is 
>doing with this?
>Can´t believe this.
>
>73, martin dl1fux
>
>Am 16.07.2010 13:51, schrieb Frank Goenninger:
>> Am 16.07.2010 um 13:40 schrieb Tim Ellison:
>>
>>> There have been discussions between the developers regarding better 
>>> handling of TX ranges that are IARU defined and country or entity specific 
>>> for the next generation of FlexRadio SDR software called DI.  The challenge 
>>> is that above a certain power level, TX must be restricted in firmware as 
>>> per FCC regulations and how you "localize" a radio that can be sold 
>>> second-hand and shipped to a different country after it has been localized, 
>>> which could be an FCC violation (since the radio is manufactured in the US, 
>>> FlexRadio has to abide by FCC regulations).
>> This is only partly true, actually. No American company would be able to 
>> sell to foreign countries if that were true. It is important where you 
>> *operate* the radio - this determines which frequency range may be used.
>>
>> Production and logistics-wise this requires to have region-specific model 
>> variants that have specific firmware in them. Not easy, yes, but doable. 
>> Others do it, too!
>>
>> 73 Frank DG1SBG
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 Frequency Stability

[Richard W. Solomon]

At what frequency was this 0.5 Hz measured ? !0 Mhz ??
That is not that good. If you plan to use Transverters, 
then it gets extrapolated upward. For example, at 10 GHz 
it will be 500 Hz.

Better you get a GPSDO for your reference and be a lot more 
stable.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


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>From: pdougla...@aol.com
>Sent: Aug 1, 2010 10:53 AM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 Frequency Stability
>
>Tim et al.  Yes, the link you noted suggests that my findings were similar, 
>about .5 Hz variation.  For me, this held even overnight.  Very good results I 
>would say.
>
>
>I have to look and see if I have VAC 4.10 or 4.09 as you suggested.  I may 
>have to downgrade if I don't make any contacts today!  
>
>
>I did get a nice signal report with a regular MH-1 Yaesu hand mike with a 
>relatively local SSB station--and propagate seems pretty poor today on 20 
>meters.
>
>
>Preston WJ2V
>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] My Rookie Performance in the Recent FMT

[Richard W. Solomon]

Where can I find some literature on measurement equipment and techniques ?

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Jerry Flanders 
>Sent: Oct 9, 2010 4:00 PM
>To: Jeff Singer 
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] My Rookie Performance in the Recent FMT
>
>I did, and got within 27 mHz for one of the runs with my GPSDO'ed 
>5000a. Better than 0.1 Hz on three of the four.
>
>Brian, WB6RQN, got within 5 mHz on one!!! I got within 10 mHz on a 
>test awhile back.
>
>One problem with the 5000a is that the tuning step size is pretty big.
>
>Sound card programs like Spectrum Lab or FLDIGI can help. I have used 
>both in the past.
>
>Jerry W4UK
>
>
>
>
>At 06:14 PM 10/9/2010, you wrote:
>>Thanks for the alert on the K5CM Frequency Measuring Test a few nights ago.
>>
>>That test uses two stations to send a CW carrier on 160, 80 (twice) and 40
>>meters. A FMT is something totally new to me. My only preparation was to
>>calibrate the radio carefully against WWV using its built-in scope. My
>>receiver was in the DSB mode. I used the scope to guess-timate the frequency
>>to an additional decimal point.
>>
>>Few entrants use a radio alone. Many have costly GPS based frequency
>>calibration sources or the like and complex schemes to interpret the
>>frequency. Experience counts. So does speed, since you only have three
>>minutes to come to a conclusion. In other words, my entry wouldn't threaten
>>the experts who come within one or two MILLI-hertz.
>>
>>But my stock Flex did very well. Three of my four readings were within 1/2
>>Hz. On 40 meters I was off by .96 Hz. QRN on 40 made the weak signal
>>difficult to read on the scope. Still, accuracy was better than .25 PPM on
>>each reading, well within Flex specs. Anyone else participate?
>>
>>Jeff  K0OD
>>
>>
>>
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[Flexradio] PowerSDR Download

[Richard W. Solomon]

Where can I download the latest released version of PowerSDR ?
All I see on the Flex site is Beta versions ?

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ 

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Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] FlexRadio-An Important Perspective

[Richard W. Solomon]

Is this the list of approved computers for the Flex Radio !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Brian Lloyd 
>Sent: Nov 12, 2010 10:32 AM
>To: Flex Radio 
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] FlexRadio-An Important Perspective
>
>--1972--
>IBM 360
>IBM 370
>IBM 1130
>CDC 3170
>DG Nova
>B-6700
>8008
>8080
>6800
>PDP-8I
>PDP-8M
>PDP-8A
>P-machine
>Nanodata QM1
>Fairchild F8
>HP-2100
>HP-21MX
>PDP-11/[10|20|23|34|40|45|60|70]
>VAX-11/780
>DecSystem-10
>DecSystem-20
>8086
>8088
>--Advent of the IBM PC--
>68000
>80286
>B-6800
>80386
>HP-3000
>SPARC
>MIPS
>IBM PC-RT
>(all the Intel and AMD processor families to the present)
>Propeller
>PIC
>ARM
>
>FORTRAN
>BASIC (too many flavors to mention over too many years to count)
>BAL
>COBOL
>PL-I
>CDC-3170 assembler
>ALGOL
>PDP-8 machine code (front panel switches) and assembler
>PDP-11 assembler (Macro11)
>8080 machine code and assembler
>6800 machine code and assembler
>Nanodata QM1 vertical microcode
>Nanodata QM1 horizontal microcode
>Pascal
>PL-M
>'C'
>Java
>(There were others that I tried but the above languages were the ones I did
>real projects in. There were a couple of machine-specific languages too.)
>
>DOS-360
>OS-360
>ITS (on CDC)
>Burroughs MCP
>OS-8
>RT-11
>RSX-11M
>RSX-11T
>RSTS-E
>VMS
>CP/M
>CTOS
>MS-DOS
>ITS (The Incompatible Timesharing System -- arcane reference, beer debt to
>anyone who does)
>Unix V6
>Unix V7
>Unix Sys3
>Unix SysV
>BSD
>SunOS
>Mach
>Linux
>Solaris
>Windows [3.x|95|98|NT4|2000|XP]
>MacOS [3..10]
>
>("... Those are just the ones of which news has come to Ha-vard,
>There may be many others but they haven't been dis cah-vard.")
>
>-- 
>Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
>3191 Western Dr.
>Cameron Park, CA 95682
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[Flexradio] Dual Monitor Video Card ??

[Richard W. Solomon]

What video card do folks use for a Dual Monitor setup.
VGA is preferred over HDMI.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

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[Flexradio] FLEX 5000A Computer Requirements

[Richard W. Solomon]

I have a chance to get a 5000A, but need to ask if the shack computer can hack 
it.

It's a Pentium 4, 3 GHz CPU with 2 GB of RAM and Windows XP S/P3.
I would need to add a firewire card to it.

I also use this computer for Logging (DXBase) and HRD/DM780.

Would it be adequate to run the 5000A ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ

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Re: [Flexradio] FLEX 5000A Computer Requirements

[Richard W. Solomon]

Looks like the consensus is no.
Guess I'll have to just live with my FTDX-5KMP.

73 and HNY to all,

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: "Richard W. Solomon" 
>Sent: Dec 29, 2010 3:55 PM
>To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX 5000A Computer Requirements
>
>I have a chance to get a 5000A, but need to ask if the shack computer can hack 
>it.
>
>It's a Pentium 4, 3 GHz CPU with 2 GB of RAM and Windows XP S/P3.
>I would need to add a firewire card to it.
>
>I also use this computer for Logging (DXBase) and HRD/DM780.
>
>Would it be adequate to run the 5000A ?
>
>73, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 160m CW spur ECO

[Richard W. Solomon]

Wouldn't it make more sense to just send back the affected board ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Laurie 
>Sent: Mar 1, 2011 12:13 PM
>To: 'Gerald Youngblood' , 'Reflector' 
>
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 160m CW spur ECO
>
>I would gladly send it back for the mod, except the freight both ways would
>kill me
>
>Hmm!
>
>Laurie   VK7ZE
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
>[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gerald Youngblood
>Sent: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 4:06 AM
>To: Reflector
>Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX-5000 160m CW spur ECO
>
>Dear FLEX-5000 customers,
>
>There has been some discussion today about an ECO that addresses a potential
>spur issue on 160m CW on the FLEX-5000.  We have developed a hardware
>modification to the 160m transmit filter section in response to a half dozen
>customer reports of a spur 2.4 kHz above the CW transmit frequency.
>
>This is only an issue if the station is running "legal limit" power CW on
>160m with very large antenna arrays.  In the "legal limit" case the CW spur
>would still be only on the order of 6 mW (we have measured approximately -53
>to -57 dBc), which might be heard by other similar "big gun" stations with
>quiet antennas.  On 160m SSB or AM it is really a non issue.
>
>For new production radios starting around December 2010 with Rev Q or higher
>HTRX boards, the modification is installed on all new radios.  We only
>install this ECO into existing radios upon specific request because in our
>opinion it affects so very few people.
>
>If you fit this operating criteria, we are happy to install the ECO.  The
>deal is that you pay for shipping both ways and we will do the mod.  Contact
>support at supp...@flexradio.com or 512-535-4713 x210 to request an RMA.
> Please DO NOT send your radio without an RMA.  Please note that turn around
>could be up to three weeks for the ECO.
>
>Regards,
>Gerald
>
>
>Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR
>President and CEO
>FlexRadio Systems(TM)
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Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5K Drops Amplifier

[Richard W. Solomon]

A fast Storage Scope would be better, the pulse, which only occurs when 
the T/R circuit is activated, would be quite fast.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


-Original Message-
>From: Brian Lloyd 
>Sent: Mar 2, 2011 4:23 PM
>To: manual...@juno.com
>Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5K Drops Amplifier
>
>On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM,  wrote:
>
>> Connect an RF sensor(connected to a fast scope) to the cable between the
>> 5000 and the Acom and see if you can catch it in action.
>>
>
>I have a station monitor. Right now I have it attached to the 3000 at school
>but can bring it home and check out the 5000 tonight.
>
>-- 
>Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
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>Cameron Park, CA 95682
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