Re: [Flexradio] 1394A Chipset for 5000A

[Ronald G. Parsons]

StarTech has a 1394 card Product ID PC1394MP which uses a TI Chipset and I have 
used it successfully with a Flex-3000 on Win 7. 
Chipset ID Texas Instruments - TSB12LV26 

http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/FireWire/4-Port-IEEE-1394-FireWire-PCI-Card~PCI1394MP

Ron W5RKN


-Original Message- 
From: Tim Ellison, W4TME 
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 8:24 AM 
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 1394A Chipset for 5000A 

We have had issues with VIA chipsets where in Win7 you have to revert 
the system 1394 driver back to the legacy (Vista) version to get the 
radio to work adequately.  I highly recommend using a TI chipset

Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
FlexRadio Systems™
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Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Email: t...@flexradio.com 
Web: www.flexradio.com 


On 11/9/2014 1:58 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:
> Gedas
>
> It might, it uses a Via chip which is second best in my opinion. Get this
> instead:
> http://www.amazon.com/3-Port-Firewire-Adapter-Card/dp/B000HDKVDQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415559514&sr=8-2&keywords=siig+pci+1394a
>
> *BOO! BIG HALLOWEN SALE IN PROGRESS!*
> Neal Campbell
> Abroham Neal LLC
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Gedas  wrote:
>
>> I am building up a new PC for my Flex 5000 and need to use a PCI card to
>> provide the required 1394A port as my new MB does not have one.
>>
>> Does anyone know if the following card from Startech will work?
>>
>>
>> Chipset ID  VIA - VT6306
>>
>> http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/FireWire/4-Port-IEEE-
>> 1394-FireWire-PCI-Card-with-Digital-Video-Editing-Kit~PCI1394_4
>>
>> Gedas, W8BYA
>>
>> Gallery at http://w8bya.com
>> Light travels faster than sound
>> This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
>>
>>
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Re: [Flexradio] XVTR Form Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Eric,

Some experimentation seems to confirm our conjecture. I appears that it is only 
VFO A that is checked, so I’ll have to use VFO A as the TX VFO on the 
Flex-1500, but that is not a problem as that is the configuration used with my 
full-duplex sat system where a Flex-3000 is used as the receiver. 

The half-duplex V/V and U/U configuration using the Flex-1500 as both TX and RX 
will easily accommodate that configuration.

Ron W5RKN

From: Eric Wachsmann 
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 12:23 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons 
Cc: FlexRadio Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] XVTR Form Question

Ron, 

I believe that the bands are scanned top to bottom and it is just looking for a 
match for "more than begin" and "less than end".  So yes, I think what you are 
proposed should work.

On the RX Gain, this field is only to adjust the Panadapter and Meter readings 
so they will be more accurate when you have a device with significant gain/loss 
inline.  Changing the value should not affect the audio samples at all.


Eric Wachsmann
FlexRadio Systems



On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 9:12 AM, Ronald G. Parsons  wrote:

  I am exploring the feasibility of modifying my satellite system, currently 
using two Flex radios and two transverters for the 2m and 70cm bands, to allow 
half-duplex terrestrial operation using a Flex-1500 to drive both transverters.

  I assume the XVTR form in PowerSDR is read from top to bottom to find to 
appropriate LO offset. In other words, to carve out a satellite sub-band 
within, say 2m, I would place the Begin and End Frequency for the sub-band 
above the more general band. For example:

  Band Button Begin Freq   End Freq
3145.8146.0
4144.0148.0

  so that when the XVTR form is scanned with a VFO (TX or RX) frequency of 
145.9, the LO in Band Button 3 would be used?

  I assume also that the UCB Addresses need not follow the Band Button order.

  I also assume the manual’s description of RX Gain implies the it has not been 
implemented.
  “RX Gain (dB): Amount of gain to apply to the incoming signals to compensate 
for gain within
  the transverter. Please note that this is still in development.”

  Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] XVTR Form Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am exploring the feasibility of modifying my satellite system, currently 
using two Flex radios and two transverters for the 2m and 70cm bands, to allow 
half-duplex terrestrial operation using a Flex-1500 to drive both transverters.

I assume the XVTR form in PowerSDR is read from top to bottom to find to 
appropriate LO offset. In other words, to carve out a satellite sub-band 
within, say 2m, I would place the Begin and End Frequency for the sub-band 
above the more general band. For example:

Band Button Begin Freq   End Freq
  3145.8146.0
  4144.0148.0

so that when the XVTR form is scanned with a VFO (TX or RX) frequency of 145.9, 
the LO in Band Button 3 would be used?

I assume also that the UCB Addresses need not follow the Band Button order.

I also assume the manual’s description of RX Gain implies the it has not been 
implemented.
“RX Gain (dB): Amount of gain to apply to the incoming signals to compensate 
for gain within
the transverter. Please note that this is still in development.”

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] SmartSDR and digital modes

[Ronald G. Parsons]

On a FLEX-6300 and SmartSDR 1.2.1 and DAX, I have configured a number of 
digital modes including Fldigi and a number of WSJT modes. All are working 
properly, but I cannot hear my transmitted audio using the MON button.

Is this a feature, bug or a configuration error. MON works properly on voice 
USB.

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Location of recording using SmartSDR

[Ronald G. Parsons]

When I make a recording using the slice record button in SmartSDR v 1.2.1, 
where is this recording saved. I’ve looked in the obvious place \AppData, 
but I can’t find it.

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR-DataTransfer Problem

[Ronald G. Parsons]

It is best to uninstall PSDRDT before installing the update. If you do not, 
an entry is left in the Programs and Features Control Panel (at least in Win 
7) for the old version. Then if you uninstall the old one, it deletes the 
new program, leaving the new entry in Programs and Features


Ron W5RKN


-Original Message- 
From: Alan

Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 3:21 PM
To: 'Rich - W3ZJ' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR-DataTransfer Problem

Rich,

Just tried now, and had no problem downloading it.  I did a full uninstall 
of the previous versions,

installed the update, and it is working perfectly.

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


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Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Just swallowing a huge serving of Humble Pie

I fixed up 2.6.4 so it would work with the new FireWire driver and loaded PSDR 
2.6.4 on both Flex-1500 and Flex –3000. I could have sworn that I had adjusted 
the EQ on the 1500 (in fact I’m sure I did) but now the EQ on 2.6.4 on the 1500 
on my new transmit profiles is flat. Can’t explain.

So ... there seem to be NO transfer problems from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2 at this site. 

Ron W5RKN

From: Ronald G. Parsons 
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 8:35 PM
To: wa4...@gmail.com ; 'David W0DHB' ; tm.st...@verizon.net ; 
t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

I followed Dave’s lead and did the uninstalls and installs. Then ran PSDRDT 
going directly from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2. During the beta, I had transferred 2.6.4 to 
2.7.0 to 2.7.1 to 2.7.2.

This time all went well EXCEPT the EQ on the Flex 1500 on the new 2.7.2 was 
flat. I would swear that the EQ on the 1500 on 2.6.4 was not flat as I had just 
created the new transmit profiles on both the 1500 and 3000 and they all were 
not flat. I could be wrong, but I don’t think so. The transferred EQ on the 
3000 was not flat.

And again, as I had reported before, on the 1500, when I first changed the 
transmit profile, the MIC gain was incorrect. This corrected itself and a later 
load of the transmit profile.  

No error messages appeared.

Ron W5RKN

From: wa4...@gmail.com 
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 8:12 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons ; 'David W0DHB' ; tm.st...@verizon.net ; 
t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

I am not a beta tester though I had Ray’s old program installed.  I have 
removed it after the upgrade, which did not retroactively solve the problem.

73s,
WA4SCA



From: Ronald G. Parsons
Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎December‎ ‎16‎, ‎2013 ‎7‎:‎38‎ ‎PM
To: 'David W0DHB', tm.st...@verizon.net, t...@flexradio.com, 
flexradio@flex-radio.biz

I just checked mine and noticed the same thing -- three instances of PSDRDT 
and three instances of PSDR corresponding to the beta installs and 2.7.2. 
The date on the .exe file for PSDRDT was 12/12 which did not correspond to 
any of the beta install dates but was probably Ray's last compile.

I think Ray should check to see if a prior instance of PSDRDT exists when a 
new one is installed and remove the old one (or at least ask the person 
installing).

However this arrangement did not cause me an error as far as I know, but I 
think I'll follow Dave's lead and uninstall and reinstall just to make sure.

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: David W0DHB
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 7:06 PM
To: tm.st...@verizon.net ; t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Couple of observations

I ran PowerSDR-Datatransfer on a second database and got the errors as
described by Alan originally

Went to uninstall PSDRDT and found I had three instances in the programs and
features menu (probably from installing beta releases leading up to 2.7.2)
Uninstalled all 3
Uninstalled PSDR 2.7.2
Uninstalled SDRDataTransfer (Ray's version)
Rebooted
Reinstalled PSD 2.7.2
Did the conversion from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2 (worked fine)
Tried another conversion during the same session , worked now
Closed PSDR DT
Reopen PSDR DT and conversions worked.
Rebooted and was still able to do conversions, no sign of original error

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of TM
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:30 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Gents:

I am getting the same errors as reported by others.  Did the "update setup
data" prior to trying the first time to do the transfer.  That worked the
first time, but on second try got the " PROCEEDURE: UpdateSetupData ERROR:
Converting from string "" to type 'Date is not valid." Error as well.

Tried both standard and expert modes.

Sure hoping for some ideas/fixes.

That said, this looks like a nice PSDR upgrade.  Glad Flex is still working
on keeping this product line up to date.

Standing by here.  :)

73, Tom
K1FR




-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Alan
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:26 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; apbid...@mailaps.org; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: 'CC'
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Tim,

Guy sent you the program update error.  Here is the setupdata error.  I
trust you will forward it to Ray.  :)

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


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mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On mailto:t...@flexradio.com>
http://www.flexradio.com> <  Tim,
<>
<> Standard.  2.6.4 >> 2.72 That worked the first time, 

Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I followed Dave’s lead and did the uninstalls and installs. Then ran PSDRDT 
going directly from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2. During the beta, I had transferred 2.6.4 to 
2.7.0 to 2.7.1 to 2.7.2.

This time all went well EXCEPT the EQ on the Flex 1500 on the new 2.7.2 was 
flat. I would swear that the EQ on the 1500 on 2.6.4 was not flat as I had just 
created the new transmit profiles on both the 1500 and 3000 and they all were 
not flat. I could be wrong, but I don’t think so. The transferred EQ on the 
3000 was not flat.

And again, as I had reported before, on the 1500, when I first changed the 
transmit profile, the MIC gain was incorrect. This corrected itself and a later 
load of the transmit profile.  

No error messages appeared.

Ron W5RKN

From: wa4...@gmail.com 
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 8:12 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons ; 'David W0DHB' ; tm.st...@verizon.net ; 
t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

I am not a beta tester though I had Ray’s old program installed.  I have 
removed it after the upgrade, which did not retroactively solve the problem.

73s,
WA4SCA



From: Ronald G. Parsons
Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎December‎ ‎16‎, ‎2013 ‎7‎:‎38‎ ‎PM
To: 'David W0DHB', tm.st...@verizon.net, t...@flexradio.com, 
flexradio@flex-radio.biz

I just checked mine and noticed the same thing -- three instances of PSDRDT 
and three instances of PSDR corresponding to the beta installs and 2.7.2. 
The date on the .exe file for PSDRDT was 12/12 which did not correspond to 
any of the beta install dates but was probably Ray's last compile.

I think Ray should check to see if a prior instance of PSDRDT exists when a 
new one is installed and remove the old one (or at least ask the person 
installing).

However this arrangement did not cause me an error as far as I know, but I 
think I'll follow Dave's lead and uninstall and reinstall just to make sure.

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: David W0DHB
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 7:06 PM
To: tm.st...@verizon.net ; t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Couple of observations

I ran PowerSDR-Datatransfer on a second database and got the errors as
described by Alan originally

Went to uninstall PSDRDT and found I had three instances in the programs and
features menu (probably from installing beta releases leading up to 2.7.2)
Uninstalled all 3
Uninstalled PSDR 2.7.2
Uninstalled SDRDataTransfer (Ray's version)
Rebooted
Reinstalled PSD 2.7.2
Did the conversion from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2 (worked fine)
Tried another conversion during the same session , worked now
Closed PSDR DT
Reopen PSDR DT and conversions worked.
Rebooted and was still able to do conversions, no sign of original error

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of TM
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:30 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Gents:

I am getting the same errors as reported by others.  Did the "update setup
data" prior to trying the first time to do the transfer.  That worked the
first time, but on second try got the " PROCEEDURE: UpdateSetupData ERROR:
Converting from string "" to type 'Date is not valid." Error as well.

Tried both standard and expert modes.

Sure hoping for some ideas/fixes.

That said, this looks like a nice PSDR upgrade.  Glad Flex is still working
on keeping this product line up to date.

Standing by here.  :)

73, Tom
K1FR




-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Alan
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:26 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; apbid...@mailaps.org; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: 'CC'
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Tim,

Guy sent you the program update error.  Here is the setupdata error.  I
trust you will forward it to Ray.  :)

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


<-Original Message-
mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On mailto:t...@flexradio.com>
http://www.flexradio.com> <  Tim,
<>
<> Standard.  2.6.4 >> 2.72 That worked the first time, never more.
<>
<> I also have 2.4.4, 2.5.3 and selected them, with the same 
<> I tried all 3 using Expect mode, same message.
<>
<> 73s,
<>
<> Alan
<> WA4SCA
<>
<>
<>
<>
<> <-Original Message-
<> mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On <> < <>  <
<>  <
<>  <
<><4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150
<>   mailto:t...@flexradio.com> <> http://www.flexradio.com> <> < <>   <>   Ray,
<> <>
<> <> Glad they picked up another excellent bit of software!
<> <>
<> <

Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I just checked mine and noticed the same thing -- three instances of PSDRDT 
and three instances of PSDR corresponding to the beta installs and 2.7.2. 
The date on the .exe file for PSDRDT was 12/12 which did not correspond to 
any of the beta install dates but was probably Ray's last compile.


I think Ray should check to see if a prior instance of PSDRDT exists when a 
new one is installed and remove the old one (or at least ask the person 
installing).


However this arrangement did not cause me an error as far as I know, but I 
think I'll follow Dave's lead and uninstall and reinstall just to make sure.


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: David W0DHB

Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 7:06 PM
To: tm.st...@verizon.net ; t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Couple of observations

I ran PowerSDR-Datatransfer on a second database and got the errors as
described by Alan originally

Went to uninstall PSDRDT and found I had three instances in the programs and
features menu (probably from installing beta releases leading up to 2.7.2)
Uninstalled all 3
Uninstalled PSDR 2.7.2
Uninstalled SDRDataTransfer (Ray's version)
Rebooted
Reinstalled PSD 2.7.2
Did the conversion from 2.6.4 to 2.7.2 (worked fine)
Tried another conversion during the same session , worked now
Closed PSDR DT
Reopen PSDR DT and conversions worked.
Rebooted and was still able to do conversions, no sign of original error

-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of TM
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:30 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Gents:

I am getting the same errors as reported by others.  Did the "update setup
data" prior to trying the first time to do the transfer.  That worked the
first time, but on second try got the " PROCEEDURE: UpdateSetupData ERROR:
Converting from string "" to type 'Date is not valid." Error as well.

Tried both standard and expert modes.

Sure hoping for some ideas/fixes.

That said, this looks like a nice PSDR upgrade.  Glad Flex is still working
on keeping this product line up to date.

Standing by here.  :)

73, Tom
K1FR




-Original Message-
From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Alan
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:26 PM
To: t...@flexradio.com; apbid...@mailaps.org; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: 'CC'
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDRDataTransfer No Longer Available

Tim,

Guy sent you the program update error.  Here is the setupdata error.  I
trust you will forward it to Ray.  :)

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


<-Original Message-
mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On mailto:t...@flexradio.com>
http://www.flexradio.com> <  Tim,
<>
<> Standard.  2.6.4 >> 2.72 That worked the first time, never more.
<>
<> I also have 2.4.4, 2.5.3 and selected them, with the same 
<> I tried all 3 using Expect mode, same message.
<>
<> 73s,
<>
<> Alan
<> WA4SCA
<>
<>
<>
<>
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<> mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On <> < <>  <
<>  <
<>  <
<><4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150
<>   mailto:t...@flexradio.com> <> http://www.flexradio.com> <> < <>   <>   Ray,
<> <>
<> <> Glad they picked up another excellent bit of software!
<> <>
<> <> As usual, I have managed to break it.  After updating <>  <> complete success, I went back to look
at the transfer <>  <> a
source file, any source file including the one I used <>  <>
<> <> Error setting 'SourceFile' value!
<> <> Error setting value:  Object reference not set to an <>  <>
<> <> This is followed by a second box:
<> <>
<> <> The database is not a complete database.
<> <> Select a different database of open PowerSDR and re-create <>  <> PowerSDR properly after you have
re-created the database.
<> <>
<> <> I have opened and closed PowerSDR, and rebooted with no <>  <> but I wanted to report this.
WIN7 Pro, 32-bit.
<> <>
<> <> 73s,
<> <>
<> <> Alan
<> <> WA4SCA
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<> <>  <>
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[Flexradio] Using two Flex computers with DDUtil_V3

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I think what I am trying to do is not possible because DDUtil can connect to 
only one Flex Legacy computer and only one instance of DDUtil can be running.

I am using a FLEX-1500 as the transmitter and a FLEX-3000 as the receiver in a 
full-duplex amateur satellite system. See The AMSAT Journal, July-August 2013.

I use DDUtil to connect the FLEX-3000 to the DDUtil Legacy CAT. And I connect 
SatPC32 Radio 1 for frequency control through RCP1 and to connect DXLabs 
Commander Primary CAT VFO A through RCP2. 

The FLEX-1500 connects to SatPC32 Radio 2 for frequency control directly 
through a virtual serial port.

I would like to connect the FLEX-1500 to both SatPC32 Radio 2 for frequency 
control and to DXLabs Commander Secondary CAT VFO B. If I could run two 
instances of DDUtil then I could do it.

Is there a work-around for this scheme?

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Starting PowerSDR with multiple FLEX radios

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Is there any command line parameter for PowerSDR.exe, or other method, that 
will set the Chooser parameter and OK a second instance of PowerSDR and bypass 
the chooser dialog, etc.?

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] [K9DUR_Software] AppControlPanel v1.0.0 Released

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Ray,

I routinely run both a FLEX-1500 and a FLEX-3000 simultaneously. I start the 
1500 first and must answer the FLEX chooser to choose the 1500. Then I start  
the 3000 and first  get a dialog to verify I want to run two instances of PSDR 
and then I must answer the chooser to choose to 3000.

How should this be handled in AppControlPanel?

Similarly how do I start DXLabs Commander and DXKeeper from the DXLauncher to 
choose these two programs?

Ron W5RKN

From: Ray, K9DUR 
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:42 AM
To: K9DUR_Software Yahoo Group ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: [K9DUR_Software] AppControlPanel v1.0.0 Released

  
AppControlPanel v1.0.0 has been released and is available for download from
my website.

Now that I am routinely switching operations between my FLEX-5000A and my
new 6700, I felt the need for a simple way to start/stop various programs
easily. So, I came up with this small utility called AppControlPanel. It
provides 20 buttons that you can customize to start and/or stop 20 different
programs. A "program" can also be a VB Script file or a batch file. By
using a script file, I can start my radio, DDUtil, logging program, and
other auxiliary programs with a single mouse click.

You can also set conditions where a program will not start if certain other
programs are either running or not running.

I hope you find this utility as useful as I have.

73, Ray, K9DUR
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A and RFI

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am having one installed next Tuesday. I'll try to remember to let you 
know.


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Jim Barber

Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:33 AM
To: Bob Arenella ; FlexRadio reflector
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A and RFI

+1 .
I'm considering one for my new shop and wondered that myself.

73,
Jim N7CXI
(Flex 5K)



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From: Bob Arenella 
Date: 06/19/2013  9:20 AM  (GMT-08:00)
To: FlexRadio reflector 
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000A and RFI

Hi All,
   I have a Flex 5K (Flex reference :>) And am considering a
Mitsubishi Mini Split AC system for the house.  These units use inverters to
drive the fans and compressor. These units are small, quiet and reasonably
efficient, but I'm VERY concerned about the inverters producing RFI in the
HF bands.
   Anyone have one of these systems?  Any problems with RFI, and if
so, what was done to fix it?

Tnx & 73,
Bob
N2OAM




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Re: [Flexradio] Creating a startup script

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Thanks to all that replied. I ended up using a free program “Pulover’s Macro 
Creator.”
http://www.autohotkey.net/~Pulover/

In its simplest form, it records your mouse motion and mouse clicks and creates 
a macro. Very simple, quick and easy to do. No “programming.” It even moved the 
SatPC32 window from one display to another. Sometimes the mouse pointer, while 
executing the script, seems to be on the wrong display, but it does the right 
thing. I also created a macro to shut all the programs down, even clicking on a 
PowerSDR band button to correctly exit the UCB interface.

It works with AutoHotKey and the Pulover script can be exported to AutoHotKey 
Script format. Error checking could then be added. Well worth every penny I 
paid.

Ron W5RKN

From: Ronald G. Parsons 
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 10:04 AM
To: FlexRadio Reflector 
Subject: Creating a startup script

There must be a script for this!

When I start up my Flex system, I have to start a bunch of programs and most 
require clicking on an option. For example:

Double-click DDUtil shortcut on desktop
Double-click PowerSDR shortcut on desktop
Click “Use” the FLEX-1500 on the Flex chooser
Double-click PowerSDR shortcut on desktop
Click “Yes” to start a second instance of PowerSDR
Click “Use” the FLEX-3000 on the Flex chooser
Double-click SatPC32 shortcut on desktop
Move the SatPC32 window to the second monitor
Double-click DXLabs Launcher shortcut on desktop
Click “cmd” and “dsk” on the Launcher window

And a similar sequence to shut everything down.

Is there a way to create a script to do this, perhaps by watching me do this.

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Creating a startup script

[Ronald G. Parsons]

There must be a script for this!

When I start up my Flex system, I have to start a bunch of programs and most 
require clicking on an option. For example:

Double-click DDUtil shortcut on desktop
Double-click PowerSDR shortcut on desktop
Click “Use” the FLEX-1500 on the Flex chooser
Double-click PowerSDR shortcut on desktop
Click “Yes” to start a second instance of PowerSDR
Click “Use” the FLEX-3000 on the Flex chooser
Double-click SatPC32 shortcut on desktop
Move the SatPC32 window to the second monitor
Double-click DXLabs Launcher shortcut on desktop
Click “cmd” and “dsk” on the Launcher window

And a similar sequence to shut everything down.

Is there a way to create a script to do this, perhaps by watching me do this.

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] SDR for VHF-UHF operation Was:The Dirty Little Secret of Firmware

[Ronald G. Parsons]

For what it is worth, my project to build an SDR for VHF-UHF operation is 
described in the FlexRadio Systems Knowledge Center. “A Full-Duplex VHF-UHF 
Satellite System using a FLEX-1500 and FLEX-3000” 
http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50507.aspx

An expanded version is to be published in the May-June 2013 issue of The AMSAT 
Journal, a publication of AMSAT (http://ww2.amsat.org/)

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Les Rayburn 
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:37 PM 
To: Ken Alexander 
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The Dirty Little Secret of Firmware 

I have to agree with Ken. The new boxes from Flex are indeed impressive, 
but way out of my price range.

Personally, I'd prefer to see an SDR for VHF-UHF operation that offers 
operation on 2 Meters, 222, 432, 902, and possibly 1296. If it would 
serve the needs of weak signal operators, FM, and satellite users, then
someone would sell a ton of them.

73,

Les N1LF

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Re: [Flexradio] New SWR Plotting Program Released

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I found the problem. I had a FLEX-1500 powered on but PSDR for the 1500 was 
not running.


Powered off the FLEX-1500 and that solved the problem.

Great program.

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Ronald G. Parsons

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:33 PM
To: Ray, K9DUR ; k9dur_softw...@yahoogroups.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New SWR Plotting Program Released

I just downloaded and installed the program. The FLEX-3000 CAT port is
COM37, paired to COM27 with vspMgr.

When I select COM27 in your program, the setup in your program shows COM41 ,
and of course no plot or control of the FLEX-3000 occurs.

Any ideas?

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Ray, K9DUR

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:58 PM
To: k9dur_softw...@yahoogroups.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] New SWR Plotting Program Released

I have just released SWRplotter v1.0.0.  It is available for download from
my website.

This little utility will display and/or print a graph of the SWR of your
antenna system across any amateur band (160m to 6m, excluding 60m) or a
portion thereof.

Because the FLEX-1500 does not have the circuitry to read SWR, the program
will only work with the FLEX-3000 and the FLEX-5000.

Download the User Manual for more details.

73, Ray, K9DUR
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Re: [Flexradio] New SWR Plotting Program Released

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I just downloaded and installed the program. The FLEX-3000 CAT port is 
COM37, paired to COM27 with vspMgr.


When I select COM27 in your program, the setup in your program shows COM41 , 
and of course no plot or control of the FLEX-3000 occurs.


Any ideas?

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Ray, K9DUR

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:58 PM
To: k9dur_softw...@yahoogroups.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] New SWR Plotting Program Released

I have just released SWRplotter v1.0.0.  It is available for download from
my website.

This little utility will display and/or print a graph of the SWR of your
antenna system across any amateur band (160m to 6m, excluding 60m) or a
portion thereof.

Because the FLEX-1500 does not have the circuitry to read SWR, the program
will only work with the FLEX-3000 and the FLEX-5000.

Download the User Manual for more details.

73, Ray, K9DUR
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[Flexradio] UCB and FlexWire interface from k3tuf

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Our family had our Christmas get-together on Sunday, so today it’s just me and 
my Flex.

I am trying to implement the FlexWire interface from K3TUF on my FLEX-3000.

For initial testing, I have two entries enabled in the XVTR form, one for UCB 
addr 0 (UCB0) and one for UCB addr 1 (UCB1).

In the UCB form (Ctrl-Alt U), I have two boxes checked – Line 0/Relay 1 and 
Line 1/Relay 2.

On the FlexWire board, I connected the 5V pin, through a 1k resistor, to an 
LED, to a test lead. When I touch the test lead to the ground pin, the LED 
lights as expected.

But no matter which VHF+ button from XVTR form is selected in the VHF+ Band 
Selection, the LED does not light on any of the 16 output pins of the FlexWire 
board.

I have a couple questions:

1. What is the purpose of the FlexWire button on the UCB form? I assume it 
should be active (Yellow).

2. What is the purpose of the 16 radio buttons (Line 0 – Line 15) on the UCB 
form?

3. Is there any start-up sequence to activate the UCB after starting PowerSDR 
2.5.3?

4. What am I missing?

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Re: [Flexradio] VU5K Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

While not specifically applicable to the FLEX-5000 question, a write up of mine 
was just posted on the Flex KC
“A Full-Duplex VHF-UHF Satellite System using FLEX radios”
http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50507.aspx

This article deals with using two FLEX units, the 1500 and 3000, but most of it 
is applicable to the 5000 with the two receiver option.

With respect to the bandwidth of the DEMI 432 transverters, they informed me 
that “The RF range of the transverter is about 430-440 MHz.” For the FLEX-5000 
with PowerSDR v2.4.4, the high end filter switch point is 32 MHz.

If the DEMI 432-28 transverter is equipped with the Apollo LO synthesizer 
option, the LO can easily be set as high as 409 MHz, giving 432 MHz –> 23 MHz, 
435 –> 27, 440 –> 31, etc. By bringing a few wires outside the enclosure, the 
LO can be changed easily. The Apollo LO synthesizer is locked to an external 10 
MHz source and the FLEX-5000 also has this option. The Apollo LO has options 
for LO = 402-409 MHz in 1 MHz steps.

It may be possible for DEMI to provide a transverter that would cover the 
440-450 MHz range.

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Jim Barber 
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:44 PM 
To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM 
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VU5K Question 

That question prompted me to look at the transverter port(s) and 
software capabilities on the 5K, which both turned out to be quite adequate.

Unfortunately, no wide-range transverters exist, or if they do they're 
hiding from me. I've considered modifying one of my vintage Yaesu units, 
(which are segment-switched to cover the entirety of 2 meters at least) 
but the local oscillators in those are impossible to net in close enough 
for today's expectations.

So - yes, it remains a good question.

73,
Jim N7CXI


On 12/18/2012 1:25 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote:
> Good question.
>
> 73,
> Robert
> KB6QXM
> "Ham Radio Open Conversation"
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>
> - Reply message -
> From: "H. Dave Meitzen" 
> To: 
> Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Question
> Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 1:19 pm
>
>
> What now is the recommended path to integrate 2M and 70CM operation into the
> Flex5K?
>
> Thanks
> Dave AA9TT
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex Logging software

[Ronald G. Parsons]

My situation is a little different. To achieve full duplex satellite 
operation, I run two instances of PowerSDR to two FLEX radios. I also use 
LoTW. Is there a logging that will read the modes and frequencies of both 
FLEXs and also upload to LoTW?


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Thomas Bewick

Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:55 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex Logging software

I know this is  a loaded question because there is probably as many answers
as HAM's but, I just got a flex 1500 (love it) and I am looking for a good
basic logging program that will pick up the time and frequency for a qso
from the flex. I don't contest and am looking for something easy to use
for rag chewing, a little DXing, and every day use that would be good to
use long term and will upload to LoTW and eQSL.

I guess the real question I have, as I think about it, is how do you get
logging software to pick up the frequency and time while using a flex with
PowerSDR?

Thanks, Tom N2BEW
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[Flexradio] FLEX-1500 XVTR drive level

[Ronald G. Parsons]

The FLEX-1500 manual states:

(3) Transverter Transmit or Common Port (XVTX/C)
This is the transverter transmit, or transverter common (both transmit and 
receive) connection. The
output level equals 0 dBm at a drive level setting of 30. Use the Antenna Form 
to select whether this
port is to be used as a Transmit Only, Transmit and Receive or auxiliary 
Receive port.

Is there data on output levels for drive level settings other than 30, e.g., 
40, 50, 60 ...?

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[Flexradio] Changing TX frequency while transmitting on FLEX-1500

[Ronald G. Parsons]

While testing my FLEX-1500 driving a DEMI L432-28HP transverter on CW, I 
noticed the transmit frequency did not change while transmitting, even though 
VFO A was being changed through CAT commands. PowerSDR v2.4.4 was being 
controlled by SatPC32 via CAT and the frequency was changing due to changing 
Doppler shift of a amateur satellite. The FLEX-1500 was driving a 432 MHz 
transverter using the XVTR table in PowerSDR.

As long as the key was down, the frequency transmitted did not change even 
though VFO A changed. If the transmitter was un-keyed momentarily, the 
transmitted frequency changed to the new VFO A frequency, but held steady as 
long as the key was held down even though VFO A continued to change.

Am I missing something that is keeping the frequency from changing? 

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[Flexradio] 10 MHz input to FLEX-1500

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I hooked up a 10 MHz source to my FLEX-1500 and my two 
DEMI transverters (L144-28HP and L432-28HP). I heard satellite
stations on both FO-29 and VO-52. But when I tried 
transmitting, I got no drive from the FLEX. After a lot of fiddling around. 
I noticed that if I used an 18" BNC jumper connected with a barrel to a 36" 
BNC jumper, the FLEX produced output, but with either jumper alone, I got 
nothing. Why?

I have the 10 MHz source (Trimble Thunderbolt) connected to a DEMI 10-4
amplifier/filter/4-way splitter. Without the DEMI splitter, I get drive from 
the FLEX. But with the splitter, I needed the two cables in series. Do you 
suppose I 
am getting too much 10 MHz signal from the splitter for the FLEX-1500? 
And the extra cable length gave me some attenuation?

Is the drive level of the 10 MHz signal to the FLEX-1500 critical? 

Ron
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Re: [Flexradio] Antenna form data not saved

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I found the wording of the explanation for Lock confusing.

"Lock: Check to lock the antenna selections for Receive to Transmit. Any 
change you make in

one will be followed by the other."

In my words, the Lock explanation is:

"Lock: Check to lock the antenna selection for Receive to be the same as the 
Transmit selection. Any change you make in

one will be followed by the other."

Given that, the program performs as documented.

Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Tim Ellison

Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 6:54 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Antenna form data not saved

Actually, this was re-tested for PowerSDR v2.4.4 and we can no longer
reproduce the issue.

Tim Ellison
On 9/28/2012 10:13 AM, Kevin Hobbs wrote:
There are still known bugs with not saving your choices in the antenna 
form

as confirmed by myself and Tim ... so not necessarily corrupt !



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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd
Sent: September-28-12 10:09 AM
To: Ronald G. Parsons
Cc: FlexRadio Reflector
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Antenna form data not saved

On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 6:56 AM, Ronald G. Parsons  
wrote:



On my FLEX-1500 running PowerSDR 2.4.4, the Antenna Selection form's
parameters are not saved across subsequent launches of PowerSDR. The
form parameters are set to:
Simple
Receive antenna XVRX
Transmit antenna XVTX/COM
Lock checked

But after I Stop PSDR and close PSDR, launch PSDR again and click
Start, the Receive antenna form has reverted to XVTX/COM.

Is this a bug?

Whenever PowerSDR starts doing odd things with saved data it ALWAYS 
suggests

that the database has become corrupted. The answer is to revert to factory
default and re-enter the settings to see if this fixes the problem.

--
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[Flexradio] Antenna form data not saved

[Ronald G. Parsons]

On my FLEX-1500 running PowerSDR 2.4.4, the Antenna Selection form's parameters 
are not saved across subsequent launches of PowerSDR. The form parameters are 
set to:
Simple
Receive antenna XVRX
Transmit antenna XVTX/COM
Lock checked

But after I Stop PSDR and close PSDR, launch PSDR again and click Start, the 
Receive antenna form has reverted to XVTX/COM.

Is this a bug? 

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Satellite software for PowerSDR

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I have been trying to use SatPC32 and Ham Radio Deluxe with PowerSDR 2.3.5 
using both CAT ID = PowerSDR and CAT ID = TS-2000.

I have encountered problems with both of these.

What satellite control programs are you satellite Flexer’s using with the FLEX 
radios?

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Using FLEX-3000 above 30 MHz with transverter

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I got the following from “tekboy” at DEMI. 

“No problem with the transverter operating in the satellite range. You just 
need to decide how you want to do it. The RF range of the transverter is about 
430-440 MHz. The problem, since it is a converter, is the IF frequency range. 
So simply, if you have a transceiver or receiver that will operate above 30 
MHz, just dial it up! Many are doing this with the Flex Radios. 436 Mhz would 
equal 32 Mhz in the IF range.”

Can the FLEX-3000/PSDR be “adjusted” to function as a transceiver (receive and 
transmit) in the 28-38 MHz range to drive a transverter in the 430-440 MHz 
range with the IF in the 28-38 MHz range?

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] Controlling a flex with a I pad

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I have an article in the FLEX Radio Wiki (www.flexradiowiki.com) on remote 
control of PSDR via the iPad.


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: N7BCP

Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 4:20 AM
To: DALE HANKINS
Cc: 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Controlling a flex with a I pad

I have tried splashtop with my iPad 2 also.  Worked fairly well but I found 
it difficult to have fine grain control of the PowerSDR UI.  I'd like to see 
a UI designed especially for the tablet form factor.  But, it does work. 
What is your question?


-Larry

On 01.07.2012, at 04:28, "DALE HANKINS"  wrote:


Well I am venturing in to the remote control of the flex 5000. I have a I
pad 2 and running splash top on the flex computer and the I pad I have the
flex up and working on the ipad. I can control everything and comparing 
the

ipad to the computer screen there is no noticeable latency.



Now I need some help from anyone who has done this with a ipad. I just got
the ipad and not very knowledable on it. So any help would be appreciated.



Dale

KB5VE

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 transverter satellite operation option.

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Is it possible to use one or two transverters with the FLEX-3000? The XVTR 
menu seems disabled due to no UHF/VHF module. I've searched the wiki and KC 
but nothing found.


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Bill Bordy, NJ1H

Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 11:02 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-5000 transverter satellite operation option.

Call me frugal. I bought a Microwave Modules 70cm transverter for $80 at
the local hamfest and a 2M Janel Laboratories downconverter for $2, yes,
two dollars. They both work fine with my Flex-5000A . I operate the mode
B satellites with them and my Flex-5000. I do have GASFET preamps in
front of both of them. They perform frequency tracking with SatPC32. The
PowerSDR XVTRs setup panel handles the frequency translation math. I
also had a chance to buy a 2M Microwave Modules transverter for $150,
but I passed. I regret that and should have bought it. The point is, the
Flex-5000 is an excellent satellite radio with external transceiver
modules. I also have a FT-736R that I operated satellite for years with,
and I prefer the Flex-5000 with the transverter/converter setup.

Being able to see the whole satellite passband, call CQ, monitor your CQ
frequency and look for other signals in the downlink passband at the
same time is really slick. Consider the transverter route to get on
satellites if the VU5K operation isn't viable.

73,
Bill
NJ1H


On 6/1/2012 7:04 PM, Craig Gagner wrote:
And so the shift begins ... I doubt I will be purchasing one of the new 
6000

series as it doesn't do 70cm and it took me a long time to get a 5000, the
prices quoted are way out of my reach. Maybe Flex can come up with a new
design stand alone 2m 70cm rig for satellite work. No way I could justify
$1400 for a module on a 5000 especially since its basically obsolete with
the latest news posted.

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Terry Maurice
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 4:37 PM
To: Greg Jurrens
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] VU5K End of Production Notice

Sorry to hear that you are discontinuing this module.  I recently
upgraded my Flex 5000A with the VU5K and this announcement leaves me
wondering if future versions of PowerSDR will continue to support the
module.

Additionally, there are a few things about the present software that are
not fully integrated with the VU5K module, such as showing that it is
connected to Antenna 1 for TX when it is on its own independent antenna.
Also, an antenna software bypass loop for the VU5K module would allow
the use of a preamplifier to be used with the VU5K.  Is that possible or
does it need separate relays?

Terry





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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 2.3.5 Flex3000 ATU Form

[Ronald G. Parsons]

It seems to make it work the way you wish is to check both [Auto Mode] and 
[Force Retune].


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: K8EHB Gary

Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 2:29 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] PowerSDR 2.3.5 Flex3000 ATU Form

Hi All,

I had my first chance to play radio today since upgrading to the new
release. I noticed on the F3K ATU form a box labeled [Auto Mode]. So I
checked the box and pressed the ATU button to get things going. I made a
couple of band changes and heard some clicking in the radio each time and
thought cool. My F3K ATU now works like the ATU in a "legacy" radio. This
function seems to work on all bands for me except 12m. Every time I select
12m the ATU goes into bypass which I wasn't surprised since my loop is flat
on 12m. But when I changed to a band with a know higher SWR it stays in
bypass until I press the ATU button. Now I've not tried doing a database
reset, or transmitting to see if that causing it to perform a tune. I
thought would ask the question here first to see what others have
experienced. I also don't remember seeing anything about this in the
release notes.


73,
...Gary, K8EHB
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Re: [Flexradio] How sweet it is

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Probably TEP - Transequatorial Propagation
http://www.ips.gov.au/Category/Educational/Other%20Topics/Radio%20Communication/Transequatorial.pdf

-Original Message- 
From: Ross Stenberg

Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 9:52 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] How sweet it is

What is TEM?

Texas Earth Moon?
Transmission Electron Microscopy?
Transmission Electron Microscope?
Telecom Expense Management?
Trans European Motorway?
Transverse Electromagnetic Mode?

73 Ross K9COX



On 10/4/2011 9:01 AM, Greg Jurrens wrote:

Mark:

Thanks for the great feedback.  Glad to hear the radio is working well for
you!

My only big deal lately is I worked LU7YS (in Patagonia) on 6m TEM the 
other

night from Austin. My 6m beam is down so I used my G5RV and the
FLEX-5000A!  Go figure!
I love this hobby!

73,
Greg





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Re: [Flexradio] Location of SDRQuickAudio.wav

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I take that trek once, create a shortcut to the wave file, and drag that 
shortcut to my desktop beside my PowerSDR shortcut. Then to play the file, 
just double-click on  that handy shortcut.


Ron W5RKN

-Original Message- 
From: Steven Hess

Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 5:36 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Location of SDRQuickAudio.wav

Is it just me or does anyone else think that the location and hoops you have
to jump through to get to this file is a bit too much?
Having to set your system to show hidden files to get there just is off
putting and the actual directory is buried pretty deep.
It should not be this hard to access that file to make a copy of it. Yes I
know there is WAVE widget in in PowerSDR but it doesn't copy the file so it
can be emailed off and that is what I want to do.

My two cents .

Steven
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Re: [Flexradio] Question on how PSDR controls VAC audio levels

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Ask and you do receive. Thanks to Dave Beumer, Steve Sterling and Jack Haverty, 
I was able to synthesize a good procedure for controlling gain and volume on 
USB remote operation and control the VAC gains on the main form using DIGU 
mode. Thanks to all.

Ron W5RKN

From: Ronald G. Parsons 
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:36 PM
To: FlexRadio Reflector 
Subject: Question on how PSDR controls VAC audio levels

I am experimenting with ways to remotely control PSDR with the audio I/O 
transmitted via Skype connected to the VAC lines. I have the Skype audio 
options “Automatically adjust microphone/speaker settings” unchecked.

The remote audio I/O device’s (currently an iPad 2) speaker and microphone 
levels, connected to PSDR (v. 2.1.5), are not affected by the PSDR AF slider 
(speaker output) nor by the PSDR Mic (USB) slider.

It appears that the VAC audio comes from/goes to PSDR at a point which is not 
affected by the AF and Mic sliders.

Is this correct? If so, is there a way to control the amplitude of the VAC 
channels via the AF and Mic sliders or some other control?

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Question on how PSDR controls VAC audio levels

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am experimenting with ways to remotely control PSDR with the audio I/O 
transmitted via Skype connected to the VAC lines. I have the Skype audio 
options “Automatically adjust microphone/speaker settings” unchecked.

The remote audio I/O device’s (currently an iPad 2) speaker and microphone 
levels, connected to PSDR (v. 2.1.5), are not affected by the PSDR AF slider 
(speaker output) nor by the PSDR Mic (USB) slider.

It appears that the VAC audio comes from/goes to PSDR at a point which is not 
affected by the AF and Mic sliders.

Is this correct? If so, is there a way to control the amplitude of the VAC 
channels via the AF and Mic sliders or some other control?

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Remote operation of PSDR from an iPad 2 using Skype for iPad

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Recently, KS4JU published an article in Ham Radio Science entitled “Using the 
iPad to Control Your Rig”
http://www.hamradioscience.com/2011/05/using-the-ipad-to-control-your-rig/

Unfortunately, at that time, there was no easy way to get two-way audio to work 
using Skype as it was not multi-tasking friendly and AirDisplay on the iPad 
supported only audio coming from PSDR – there is no microphone input. I got 
around this by running the audio channels on my iPhone using Skype which 
eliminated the multi-tasking problem.

Yesterday, Skype released an iPad version of “Skype for iPad” free from the 
Apple App Store. This version of Skype for iPad works in the multi-tasking 
background.

Once PSDR is running in AirDisplay on the iPad, double-click the Home button on 
the iPad, execute Skype for iPad and initiate the call to Skype running on the 
FLEX machine (it must be configured to answer automatically). Then double-click 
the Home button on the iPad again and go back to PSDR. There, operate PSDR as 
usual. You can even do a QuickAudio recording to listen to your transmit audio 
stream. 

When finished, you can quit PSDR and hang up the Skype connection. 

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Tuning step and HRD problems

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I just installed PSDR 2.0.22 and Ham Radio Deluxe Release 5.0 Build 2893 
(released yesterday).

I noted two problems.

1. In PSDR Setup>General>Options, I have “Snap Click Tune” checked, but click 
tuning in the panadapter tunes to 1 HZ, not the value set in “Tune Step.” Mouse 
wheel tuning does follow Tune Step intervals.

2. With HRD 2893 and PSDR 2.0.22, the old CAT tuning slowness has partially 
returned. Some tuning changes in PSDR get recognized immediately in HRD, but 
sometimes there is a delay of 5-6 seconds. Tuning changes made in HRD seem to 
be reflected in PSDR immediately.

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] Drifting noise hills

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I have noticed exactly the same thing on my FLEX-3000, especially on 6m and 
20m.


Ron W5RKN

--
From: "Mike WA8BXN" 
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:40 AM
To: 
Subject: [Flexradio] Drifting noise hills


I have noticed at times (particularly during fox hunts) what I can best
describe as a noise hill that usually drifts around in frequency. For a
width of several KHzon the panadapter I see what is shaped like a "normal
curve" that trails off for many more KHz. In panfall mode I can see a
brightening where the curve in the panadapter display.



Sometimes, when the peak of the curve is in the passband of the receiver I
can hear a shift in the noise frequency at around a second or two 
intervals

as the peak drifts around.



I have observed this with both a 1000 and 1500 flex radios. Disconnecting
the antenna gives a flat display. Connecting a wire to the antenna several
feet long just in the shack does not show the noise hill, so it doesn't 
look

like its something in the shack.



The effect happens with a number of antennas and is not consistent at all. 
I

live in a rural area with other houses hundreds of yards away.



Has anyone else observed this sort of thing or have any idea what it might
be?



Thanks in advance!



73 - Mike WA8BXN

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Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

[Ronald G. Parsons]

One way to split wav files in Audacity is to select, say 0 secs to 60 secs, 
and save selection. Then 60 to 120, ...


Ron W5RKN

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From: "Richard Clafton" 
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:46 PM
To: ; "'paim'" ; "'Neal 
Campbell'" 

Cc: 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

Don't bother with that...   I just tried it and it seems like the SDR wav 
file is not supported by Monkey.


At least Audacity works, as long as you stay under 4gb.   I don't know of 
a way of splitting wav files I'm afraid.


-Original Message-
From: Richard Clafton [mailto:rclaf...@riroc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:41 PM
To: rclaf...@riroc.com; 'paim'; 'Neal Campbell'
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

http://www.monkeysaudio.com

Forget to add the page!

http://www.monkeysaudio.com/download.html


-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Richard Clafton

Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:16 PM
To: 'paim'; 'Neal Campbell'
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

Wow! The file size limit on Audacity if 4GB for a Wav.  That's one big 
file you have.


Try and run it through Monkey Audio - it can compress as much as 60%.

If you can get it under 4gb you should be able to process it in Audacity.

Good luck!


-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of paim

Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:07 PM
To: Neal Campbell
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

i did try this before it will not work the file are to large ,


E.P


--- On Tue, 10/8/10, Neal Campbell  wrote:


From: Neal Campbell 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?
To: "paim" 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" , "Tim Ellison" 


Date: Tuesday, 10 August, 2010, 21:10


If its more than 3GB its probably not feasible but if you both have 
broadband connections I am not sure why it would fail. I think

the binary format of transfer will accommodate it just fine!


73
Neal Campbell
Abroham Neal Software
www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
(540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER

Amateur Radio: K3NC
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On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM, paim  wrote:






yes i know this one but i don't think it will work with large wave file 
audio

thank any way Neal i wonder if you did try it ?
elan g0uut


E.P


--- On Tue, 10/8/10, Neal Campbell  wrote:


From: Neal Campbell 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

To: "paim" 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" , "Tim Ellison" 


Date: Tuesday, 10 August, 2010, 21:03





Why not try uploading the file to an FTP site and giving him the link to 
the ftp file?



73
Neal Campbell
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www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
(540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER

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On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:01 PM, paim  wrote:

i had qso with a guy from Japan that use flex 5000a he start to tell me 
about this but then strong qsb came and he lost we had 45min

of nice qso then we done some recording
i try to send him e-mail but it is not working , so may be some know how 
we can do this it is great tool to have

thank you TIM


E.P


--- On Tue, 10/8/10, Tim Ellison  wrote:


From: Tim Ellison 
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?
To: "paim" , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 


Date: Tuesday, 10 August, 2010, 20:51





Generally, you could compress the wave file with a lossless compression 
format like FLAC, but I do not think FLAC will compress wave

files created from the FLEX-5000


-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of paim

Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 3:49 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] how to send recording by e-mail?

hello
is any one can let me know how this can be done i have short cut on my 
desk top
for the recording but if i like to send it to some one i had qso with it 
is a very big file so is the a way to send the Wave file on

e-mail .using flex 5000A


E.P

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Re: [Flexradio] anyone tried remote PC software to oper FlexRadioremotley

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I use LogMeIn (free) to remote the desktop and Skype for the audio. Using 
Acer Aspire 1410 netbook with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I use a 
Plantronics PC headset and either the trackpad mouse or keyboard commands to 
control PSDR.


--
From: "W8HW" 
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 12:34 PM
To: 
Subject: [Flexradio] anyone tried remote PC software to oper 
FlexRadioremotley


Has anyone tried remote PC software to oper FlexRadio remotley? Do any of 
them pass sound? What is the best software for FULL control? OS is XP.


73, Bruce, W8HW

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Re: [Flexradio] Another Satellite Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

You are right -- I should have been more specific.

My comments below refer to correcting for Doppler shift -- not for tuning the 
linear transponder.

Ron W5RKN


From: Brian Lloyd 
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 5:45 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons 
Cc: greathoun...@aol.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Another Satellite Question





On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Ronald G. Parsons  wrote:

  Don't make the mistake that Icom did in their IC-910, etc. where if the 
432MHz band is tuned up 5kHz, the 144MHz band is tuned down also 5kHz.

  The bands must tune in ratios of their frequencies, I.e., tune up 144MHz by 
5kHz, the 432MHz must be tuned down by approximately 15kHz (use actual ratios 
of the frequencies).



Are you sure? The birds have a linear translator. The relationship between 
frequency is fixed. So if the linear translator is inverting then increasing 
the uplink by 5kHz would cause the downlink to decrease by 5kHz.  


And then there is radial velocity correction, i.e. correcting both channels for 
doppler. In that case the correction IS a ratio of the frequencies. And that 
ratio depends on the radial velocity of the bird relative to your station and 
is constantly changing. The right solution is to calculate the radial velocity 
and do the doppler correction for both channels separately, so that the uplink 
signal stays fixed in the satellite transponder's passband. If you have 
software that does that you will see the frequency of both TX and RX changing 
by different amounts continuously. This is actually the correct thing to do.


Oh and then there is the bozo on the other end who tries to correct *his* 
transmit frequency to keep his signal in the passband. :-)


It don't come easy!



-- 
Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
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Cameron Park, CA 95682
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Re: [Flexradio] Another Satellite Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Don't make the mistake that Icom did in their IC-910, etc. where if the 
432MHz band is tuned up 5kHz, the 144MHz band is tuned down also 5kHz.


The bands must tune in ratios of their frequencies, I.e., tune up 144MHz by 
5kHz, the 432MHz must be tuned down by approximately 15kHz (use actual 
ratios of the frequencies).


Ron W5RKN

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To: 
Subject: [Flexradio] Another Satellite Question

I wondering if the V/U unit for the F5000A is capable of locking the up 
and

down freqs. So that if one goes up the other goes down together  73
Bill  N8VWI
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[Flexradio] Foot switch

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am looking for recommendations for a PTT foot switch.

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[Flexradio] DPCs using Windows 7 on a Macintosh

[Ronald G. Parsons]

For you Mac users:

Running DPC Latency Checker under Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit on a Mac Mini 
(2.53 GHz Intel core 2 duo)

Under Boot Camp OS X 10.6.3
DPCs usually about 100 uSec with occasional spikes to 200 uSec.

Under Parallels 5.0.9
DPCs usually a little less than 1000 uSec with occasional spikes to 2000 and 
rarely to 4000.

Under Fusion 3.0.2
DPCs usually about 1500 uSec with occasional spikes to 4000 and rarely to 6000.

Under Fusion 3.1.0
DPCs usually about 2000 uSec with occasional spikes to 4000 and rarely to 6000.

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Following your instructions, both opened at 48000. Thanks

Ron W5RKN

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From: "Dave Beumer WØDHB" 
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 4:27 PM
To: "'Ronald G. Parsons'" ; "'Neal Campbell'" 


Cc: 
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780


Ron

Bring PowerSDR up first and then HRD/DM780.

Both VAC's should be opened at the VAC sample rate set in PowerSDR
(typically 48000)

Dave

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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ronald G. Parsons
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 2:57 PM
To: Neal Campbell
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and 
DM780


Neal,

That how the SR range is set here also. I was referring to the actual SR 
in

the bottom pane of VAC Control Panel while HRD DM780 is running.

Ron W5RKN


From: Neal Campbell
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 3:49 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons
Cc: Tim Ellison ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and 
DM780



I set my sample ranges in VAC to 11025-96000 for both cables (which allows
you to use it at 96KHz as IF for Skimmer).

73
Neal Campbell
Abroham Neal Software
www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
(540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER

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/






On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Ronald G. Parsons  
wrote:


 Tim,

 I am running Windows 7 32 bit and when I open PSDR 1.18.5 and HRD DM780
BPSK-31, the VAC Control Panel shows the SR for Line 1 (FLEX-3000 input) 
to

be 48000 (same as in VAC tab in PSDR) while VAC Control Panel shows SR for
Line 2 to be 44100.

 Is this a problem? If so, how is it fixed?

 Ron W5RKN
 -- 


 From: "Tim Ellison" 

 Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 11:02 AM
 To: "Ed Wilson" ; "R R Robson" ;


 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and
DM780


   One comment on the sampling rates and using Vista/Win7.

   In XP, when PowerSDR enables VAC, it properly sets the bit depth and
sampling rate of the two VAC cables (audio I/O devices)

   In Vista and Win7, this is not necessarily the case.  Each audio I/O
device has it's own "default" number of channels, bit depth and sampling
rate and PowerSDR was not able to override those settings.

   When I was configuring Win7, I was getting strange behavior until I
opened the VAC Control Panel (not PowerSDR) and noticed that the VAC 
channel

had a sampling rate of 44100 Hz not the 48000 Hz I had PowerSDR set for.

   Ed is correct that down sampling to 8000 or 12000 Hz from 48K is more
efficient that doing it from 44100 Hz.

   You may want to open the VAC Control Panel and see exactly how Windows
has the VAC cables defined in regards to sampling rate.  If it is not
getting set correctly, you may have to change the default sampling rate in
Windows for the VAC channels (input and output) to match what you have
PowerSDR set up for.

   It could be RFI causing the problem.  Try another digimode program.  I
recommend Fldigi, the 3.20.0bA (beta) version:
http://www.w1hkj.com/beta.html) and using the PowerSDR RigCat 
configuration

for CAT control.  Here is reference for setting up Fldigi with PowerSDR.
https://fedorahosted.org/fldigi/wiki/Documentation/HOWTO/PowerSDR



   -Tim





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Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Neal,

That how the SR range is set here also. I was referring to the actual SR in the 
bottom pane of VAC Control Panel while HRD DM780 is running.

Ron W5RKN


From: Neal Campbell 
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 3:49 PM
To: Ronald G. Parsons 
Cc: Tim Ellison ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780


I set my sample ranges in VAC to 11025-96000 for both cables (which allows you 
to use it at 96KHz as IF for Skimmer). 

73
Neal Campbell
Abroham Neal Software
www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
(540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER

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/






On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Ronald G. Parsons  wrote:

  Tim,

  I am running Windows 7 32 bit and when I open PSDR 1.18.5 and HRD DM780 
BPSK-31, the VAC Control Panel shows the SR for Line 1 (FLEX-3000 input) to be 
48000 (same as in VAC tab in PSDR) while VAC Control Panel shows SR for Line 2 
to be 44100.

  Is this a problem? If so, how is it fixed?

  Ron W5RKN
  -- 

  From: "Tim Ellison" 

  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 11:02 AM
  To: "Ed Wilson" ; "R R Robson" ; 
 

  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780


One comment on the sampling rates and using Vista/Win7.

In XP, when PowerSDR enables VAC, it properly sets the bit depth and 
sampling rate of the two VAC cables (audio I/O devices)

In Vista and Win7, this is not necessarily the case.  Each audio I/O device 
has it's own "default" number of channels, bit depth and sampling rate and 
PowerSDR was not able to override those settings.

When I was configuring Win7, I was getting strange behavior until I opened 
the VAC Control Panel (not PowerSDR) and noticed that the VAC channel had a 
sampling rate of 44100 Hz not the 48000 Hz I had PowerSDR set for.

Ed is correct that down sampling to 8000 or 12000 Hz from 48K is more 
efficient that doing it from 44100 Hz.

You may want to open the VAC Control Panel and see exactly how Windows has 
the VAC cables defined in regards to sampling rate.  If it is not getting set 
correctly, you may have to change the default sampling rate in Windows for the 
VAC channels (input and output) to match what you have PowerSDR set up for.

It could be RFI causing the problem.  Try another digimode program.  I 
recommend Fldigi, the 3.20.0bA (beta) version: http://www.w1hkj.com/beta.html) 
and using the PowerSDR RigCat configuration for CAT control.  Here is reference 
for setting up Fldigi with PowerSDR. 
https://fedorahosted.org/fldigi/wiki/Documentation/HOWTO/PowerSDR



-Tim





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Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Tim,

I am running Windows 7 32 bit and when I open PSDR 1.18.5 and HRD DM780 
BPSK-31, the VAC Control Panel shows the SR for Line 1 (FLEX-3000 input) to 
be 48000 (same as in VAC tab in PSDR) while VAC Control Panel shows SR for 
Line 2 to be 44100.


Is this a problem? If so, how is it fixed?

Ron W5RKN
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From: "Tim Ellison" 
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 11:02 AM
To: "Ed Wilson" ; "R R Robson" ; 


Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3000 Getting PSK31 splatter with HRD and DM780


One comment on the sampling rates and using Vista/Win7.

In XP, when PowerSDR enables VAC, it properly sets the bit depth and 
sampling rate of the two VAC cables (audio I/O devices)


In Vista and Win7, this is not necessarily the case.  Each audio I/O 
device has it's own "default" number of channels, bit depth and sampling 
rate and PowerSDR was not able to override those settings.


When I was configuring Win7, I was getting strange behavior until I opened 
the VAC Control Panel (not PowerSDR) and noticed that the VAC channel had 
a sampling rate of 44100 Hz not the 48000 Hz I had PowerSDR set for.


Ed is correct that down sampling to 8000 or 12000 Hz from 48K is more 
efficient that doing it from 44100 Hz.


You may want to open the VAC Control Panel and see exactly how Windows has 
the VAC cables defined in regards to sampling rate.  If it is not getting 
set correctly, you may have to change the default sampling rate in Windows 
for the VAC channels (input and output) to match what you have PowerSDR 
set up for.


It could be RFI causing the problem.  Try another digimode program.  I 
recommend Fldigi, the 3.20.0bA (beta) version: 
http://www.w1hkj.com/beta.html) and using the PowerSDR RigCat 
configuration for CAT control.  Here is reference for setting up Fldigi 
with PowerSDR. 
https://fedorahosted.org/fldigi/wiki/Documentation/HOWTO/PowerSDR




-Tim




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Re: [Flexradio] Dedicate PC for Flex

[Ronald G. Parsons]

At the risk of beating a dead horse ...

When I first got my FLEX-3000, I had only one computer that had a FireWire 
port -- thus it became my FLEX radio computer. And email, personal finance, 
Google lookups,  It was running Vista Ultimate, Windows Mail, Norton 
Security,  Although it had DPC's sometimes up to 4000 uSec., it ran the 
FLEX acceptably well. It did have an occasionally stop on PSDR, but it 
wasn't too bad.


The main reason I got a dedicated computer for the FLEX was personal 
preference. It just got too confusing (for me) to have all this going on on 
one screen. With two machines and Win 7's  Homegroups, sharing files was 
easy.


Now I have two computers dedicated to my FLEX -- the second being a netbook 
on my desk which I connect to the FLEX remotely from the den.


So, whether you have one, two, (or more) computers for your FLEX, it's YOUR 
personal choice.


Ron W5RKN

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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jerry Harley

Sent: 12 February 2010 22:55
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Dedicate PC for Flex

On 2/12/2010 1:31 PM, Richard M. Emerson wrote:
I have noted with interest the movement among some Flexers to dedicate a 
PC soley for their radios.  I would like to weigh in on this subject, 
because I haven't seen my position represented in the postings.  The main 
reason I bought an SDR was so that I could have the power of the internet 
at my finger tips WITH my radio.  If it ever becomes necessary to 
dedicate a PC to my Flex, I will become an ex-Flex owner.  The company 
should make radios, as they currently do, that play nice with the rest of 
my computer.




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Re: [Flexradio] Dedicate PC for Flex

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Let me add another voice. I use the computer connected to my FLEX-3000 often 
for web access, word processing, Adobe pfd file reading, remote access 
control of the FLEX, Ham Radio Deluxe, and others all without a problem with 
the FLEX. I do not do email (except occasionally to access my mail account 
on Google), Norton or McAfee virus programs.


I do not believe you should ignore Microsoft updates, especially if you are 
internet connected. Most of the updates are security related and ignoring 
them could leave you vulnerable. You can always be selective in which 
updates you install.


Ron W5RKN

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Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 1:20 PM
To: "Richard M. Emerson" 
Cc: 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Dedicate PC for Flex

Dick,  Totally agree with you.  I use my PC for not only running the 
radio, but also doing my logging, DX spot/cluster software and general WEB 
use.  I think the most important thing about the PC is getting to a good 
solid baseline and leaving it there.  If everything is running great, why 
do any upgrades.  People have just gotten use to doing every upgrade that 
comes along.  I work on a large military project, and once we lock in a 
stable baseline, it may be 2 years, before we upgrade anything.


73's

Mike
KE7WRJ

--- rme_8...@hotmail.com wrote:

From: "Richard M. Emerson" 
To: "Flex Reflector" 
Subject: [Flexradio] Dedicate PC for Flex
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:31:22 -0700

I have noted with interest the movement among some Flexers to dedicate a 
PC soley for their radios.  I would like to weigh in on this subject, 
because I haven't seen my position represented in the postings.  The main 
reason I bought an SDR was so that I could have the power of the internet 
at my finger tips WITH my radio.  If it ever becomes necessary to dedicate 
a PC to my Flex, I will become an ex-Flex owner.  The company should make 
radios, as they currently do, that play nice with the rest of my computer.


Regards,

Dick  KE7XU
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Re: [Flexradio] Fatal error

[Ronald G. Parsons]

There was a security update pushed out Tuesday that has been reported to 
cause problems. The affected update is KB977165. I had installed this update 
(not on my FLEX system) and a System Restore did not succeed. I have 
experienced no problems but cancelled the update on my FLEX system.


Ron W5RKN

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Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:22 PM
To: 
Subject: [Flexradio] Fatal error

I just received several automatic updates (important security updates) to 
my
OS and now PowerSDR doesn't work.  Below is the message I get when I try 
to

start PowerSDR.  Has anyone else seen this today?  Any thoughts on what to
do to fix it?



PowerSDR was working fine before the updates; now, after the updates, it
will not load.  OS is Win7 Home Premium, 64 bit, computer is HP Pavilion
with quad core Q9300 and 6G Ram.



I suspect that it would all go back to working if I were to restore my
system to an earlier save point, but probably would be better to keep the
updates.



The error message says:



Resource

at serialPorts.SerialSTream..ctor(String resource,Int32 baudRate, Parity

parity, Int32 dataBits, StopBits stopBits, Int32 readTimeout, Int32

writeTimeout, Handshake handshake, Boolean dtrEnable, Boolean

rtsEnable, Boolean discardNull, Byte parityReplace)

   at SerialPorts.SerialPort.Open()

   At SDRSerailSupportII.SDRSerailPort.Create(Boolean
bit_band_only)

   at PowerSDR.SIOListenerII.enableCAT()

   at PowerSDR.Console.set_CATEnabled(Boolean value)

   at PowerSDR.Setup.initCATandPTTProps()

   at PowerSDR.ConsoleInitConsole()

   at PowerSDR.Console.ctor(String[] args)

   at PowerSDR.Console.Main(String[] args)





Thanks,

Bud Irving AB1KK

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Re: [Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Thanks, Dudley, for the hint on LogMeIn. Very easy to install and connect. 
Connected audio via Skype and a USB headset and the audio was very clear and 
the latency was not too bad. Used it to make a contact on 20m USB and also 
PSK31 via HRD/DM780 and Logbook. Audio via Skype together with Remote 
Desktop Connection was very poor.


Ron W5RKN

--
From: "Dudley Hurry" 
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:34 AM
To: "Ronald G. Parsons" 
Cc: "FlexRadio Reflector" 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x


Ron,

The issue with Remote Desktop is that it by default will take over the 
sound drivers (which the Flex is controlled and passes I/Q signals)  so 
this is why the radio is not coming up..   Try LogMeIn or one of the VNC 
variants to take control of the computer, I think that you will find that 
it will work much better.


73,
Dudley

WA5QPZ



Ronald G. Parsons wrote:
I am trying to use Remote Desktop Connection to run PSDR 1.18.3 or 
1.18.4. The FLEX-3000 is attached to a Neal Campbell low-cost system 
running Win 7 Pro 32 with all latest FLEX drivers. The remote machines 
(tried two) are running Win 7 Home Premium. One an Acer laptop (64bit, 
Intel SU2300 @ 1.2 GHz). One an HP desktop (32 bit, Intel Core 2 Quad @ 
2.4 GHz). Connection is WiFi 802.11g WEP.


PSDR runs properly and can be controlled from the remote machine if it 
had been started before the remote connection had been made. However, if 
I try to start PSDR from the remote machine, the splash screen appears 
but stops with the progress bar about 1/4" along saying Initializing 
Hardware. It eventually times out.


What causes loading to stop?

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Keith,

Thanks, that fixed the loading problem. Remotely I started PSDR and 
HRD/DM780 and successfully received and transmitted PSK31.


Now on to connecting the audio in and out for SSB. Will try Skype as a 
remote connection. Or do you have a better suggestion?


Ron W5RKN

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From: "Keith Ferguson" 
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:52 AM
To: "'FlexRadio Reflector'" 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x



In my config I have the Flex 5000 running from a compact Shuttle machine
running XP, and remote desktop to it from a number of different XP 
machines.


It works fine, if I remember correctly you need to select the option 
"Leave
at remote computer" for "remote computer sound" under the "Local 
Resources"

tab.

Keith

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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dudley Hurry
Sent: 11 February 2010 17:34
To: Ronald G. Parsons
Cc: FlexRadio Reflector
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x

Ron,

The issue with Remote Desktop is that it by default will take over the
sound drivers (which the Flex is controlled and passes I/Q signals)  so
this is why the radio is not coming up..   Try LogMeIn or one of the VNC
variants to take control of the computer, I think that you will find
that it will work much better.


73,
Dudley

WA5QPZ



Ronald G. Parsons wrote:
I am trying to use Remote Desktop Connection to run PSDR 1.18.3 or 
1.18.4.

The FLEX-3000 is attached to a Neal Campbell low-cost system running Win 7
Pro 32 with all latest FLEX drivers. The remote machines (tried two) are
running Win 7 Home Premium. One an Acer laptop (64bit, Intel SU2300 @ 1.2
GHz). One an HP desktop (32 bit, Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.4 GHz). Connection 
is

WiFi 802.11g WEP.


PSDR runs properly and can be controlled from the remote machine if it 
had

been started before the remote connection had been made. However, if I try
to start PSDR from the remote machine, the splash screen appears but stops
with the progress bar about 1/4" along saying Initializing Hardware. It
eventually times out.


What causes loading to stop?

Ron W5RKN
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[Flexradio] Remote Desktop Connection and PSDR 1.18.x

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am trying to use Remote Desktop Connection to run PSDR 1.18.3 or 1.18.4. The 
FLEX-3000 is attached to a Neal Campbell low-cost system running Win 7 Pro 32 
with all latest FLEX drivers. The remote machines (tried two) are running Win 7 
Home Premium. One an Acer laptop (64bit, Intel SU2300 @ 1.2 GHz). One an HP 
desktop (32 bit, Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.4 GHz). Connection is WiFi 802.11g WEP.

PSDR runs properly and can be controlled from the remote machine if it had been 
started before the remote connection had been made. However, if I try to start 
PSDR from the remote machine, the splash screen appears but stops with the 
progress bar about 1/4" along saying Initializing Hardware. It eventually times 
out.

What causes loading to stop?

Ron W5RKN
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Re: [Flexradio] External Speaker(s)

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I have had very good results with my FLEX-3000 and Icom IC-910H with the 
West Mountain Radio COMspkr.


http://www.westmountainradio.com/COMspkr.htm

Good sound and no RFI.

Ron W5RKN

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From: "Tim Ellison" 
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:39 AM
To: "Richard M. Emerson" ; "Flex Reflector" 


Subject: Re: [Flexradio] External Speaker(s)


Always as the KB first :-)
http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50197.aspx


-Tim


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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Richard M. Emerson

Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:35 AM
To: Flex Reflector
Subject: [Flexradio] External Speaker(s)

Does anyone have a particular make and model of external speaker they can 
recommend for the f5k.  Preferably something adequately shielded.


regards,

Dick  KE7XU
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[Flexradio] PSDR power output readings

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am using Whisper mode (WSPR) with my FLEX-3000 and thus using very low power, 
so small power differences are significant.

As I increase power output, the Fwd Pwr reading will change from 0 to 1. Does 
this reading at this moment indicate 0.5W or 1.0W?

In other words, is the Fwd Pwr reading the rounded power output (0.51W 
indicates 1) or the truncated power output (0.51W indicates 0)?

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[Flexradio] Remote operation with PSDR

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Is the KB article 50255 (Remote Operation via the Internet for PowerSDR 1.x) 
the latest word for remote operation?


Are there later implementations using netbooks or iPhone/iTouch devices?

Ron W5RKN


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Re: [Flexradio] Speaker Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

I am using mine through a RIGblaster duo  for two-rig control. Never tried 
it direct, but through the duo, I have much more than enough audio.


Ron W5RKN

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From: "Larry da Ponte" 
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 4:08 PM
To: "Ronald G. Parsons" 
Cc: "Gary" ; 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Speaker Question

I've been using the west mountain speakers with my 3K and have to run  the 
volume on the speakers at max to get enough sound out.



-Larry


On Jan 17, 2010, at 12:59 PM, "Ronald G. Parsons"  
wrote:


Yes. I use a FLEX-3000 and have both that and a Icom IC-910H. With  other 
speakers, I have had interference on the speakers, depending  on antenna 
and radio, but with the WM speakers, no interference. And  the sound is 
very good.


Ron W5RKN

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Has anyone used the West Mountain speaker for FLEX 3000? Am  thinking of 
getting one.


Thanks,

Gary - W5GW

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Re: [Flexradio] Speaker Question

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Yes. I use a FLEX-3000 and have both that and a Icom IC-910H. With other 
speakers, I have had interference on the speakers, depending on antenna and 
radio, but with the WM speakers, no interference. And the sound is very 
good.


Ron W5RKN

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Has anyone used the West Mountain speaker for FLEX 3000? Am thinking of 
getting one.


Thanks,

Gary - W5GW

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Re: [Flexradio] Audio problem

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Happened to me yesterday on 20m USB receive on F3K. Quit PSDR, power-cycled 
F3K, restarted everything and all OK.


Win 7 Pro 32 and all latest F3K software.

Ron W5RKN

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Left the F3K on all night, with CW Skimmer.



Woke up this morning, and the audio was extremely scratchy.  Almost to the
point of distortion.  Happened once yesterday, and I reset database and
restarted and it self-rsolved.  Happened again today.  Different bands.  I
have 1.18.3 and all the latest driver/firmware.  Anyone else seen this?





Mark Lunday

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[Flexradio] Keeping FireWire cable securely attached to FLEX-3000

[Ronald G. Parsons]

Every few days, I find my computer cannot find my FLEX-3000. I find that the 
FireWire cable (the one that came with my FLEX-3000) has worked its way 
slightly out of the connector. Pushing it back in cures the problem.

The cable is hanging freely from the back of the 3000 to the floor, about a 
meter. It has no retainer clips or screws like the good ol' days of DB-25. 
Modern connectors like FireWire, HDMI, etc. have no retainers.

Is there a clever way of securing the cable to its socket?

Ron W5RKN
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