[Flexradio] Go Mobile...
For those of you who are thinking of using your Flex mobile... I have used my 3000 last month in the Oklahoma QSO Party and last week-end in the New Mexico QSO Party, receiving outstanding sig reports. I'm using a MacBook Pro laptop that has the 800 Firewire connector. A 800 to 400 FW adapter was necessary. Most of them do not have FW but I stumbled upon this one at an Apple store much to my surprise. No issues what so ever Actually seeing the spectrum is so advantageous I don't think I could ever go back to the old fumbling around the band method we grew up with. Using Bootcamp enables me to use my Windows 7 64bit operating system. I place the 3000 out of the way on the passenger side floor and after stopping to operate, I reach for the laptop and have a ball. After 51 years as a ham I still get that old thrill when the contest starts... What a hobby. 73's Russ K5ZZR My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Thank You Flexors
Bill, Hams are one big family of brothers and sisters.. Welcome home Bill My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! > > From: William and Susan >To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:28 PM >Subject: [Flexradio] Thank You Flexors > > >Wow, what a life changing experience I had last night. I was walking by my >Man Cave when I looked in and saw my computer working like crazy. At first I >thought that On No my computer is crashing. I went in and then realized that >Neil was on the Team Viewer and fixing all my computer problems. I now have >the Hercules DJ program in as well as Bobs Meter program. My computer is now >flawless and I love it. > >All of a sudden I looked down and saw that Neil had written asking if I was >around and we began to talk. He asked if I wanted to know about my DX >programs that were put in by him. I told him I was not really interested in >DXing. He then asked if I liked the Digital part of Flex and I told him not >at this time as I just liked talking. The next thing I knew this large note >pad or something lik that came on and Neil told me it was easier talking back >and forth. We talked this way for about an hour and at the end he said, "You >have just had your first experience with Digital Radio. I laughed and said >Really? So, I have learned that I now like Digital and will learn to use it >more. > >I want to take this time to thank Neil; from the bottom of my heart. I have >been sitting around here for the past few months not really having interest in >much. I lost my interest in my fellow man and have been avoiding contact with >people. I realize now that I am totally burned out from my career. > >I have seen all you people come rushing out to try and help me with all the >various problems I was experiencing with trying to get this Flex to do all I >wanted it to do. You have all been great and it has given me some new hope. >I have found people who are nice and want to help others and show a genuine >concern for other people. > >So, I thank each and every one of you for your concern and advice. > >God Bless > >Bill >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Ready to quit
Bill, I know the feeling... I'm having a dickens of a time getting VAC to work. Suggest you contact Neal at: Abroham Neal Software Mail: Abroham Neal Software 120 Delmar Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22407 USA Telephone +1 540 645 5394 Fax +1 888 645 4696 Email inquiries Sales information nealk...@gmail.com Technical support nealk...@gmail.com Website/admin ad...@abrohamnealsoftware.com My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! From: William and Susan >To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 4:54 PM >Subject: [Flexradio] Ready to quit > > >Well, I guess I am just about ready to quit. I have bought and tried to >install SDR-Ui, I could not. I bought and tried to install the Hercules DJ >controller and could not. I have bought the Flex Controller and tried to put >that in line and I could not. So, I will give it a try one more time and if >fail then I might as well sell this computer, flex radio, DJ control, and a >Flex radio control. Now I admit I am a nit wit when it comes to loading >computers with stuff., But, I do know how to run whatever programs I have >in it. Now when I try to load up the Flex it tells me there is another flex >running but I do not see it anywhere. I have 3 Masters Degrees, I was a FBI >Profiler with a specialty of hunting down Serial Sadistic Sex Offenders. The >point being I am not an idiot with all things. I have checked the internet >but they simply say to download things but not tell me what to do with them >once it is downloaded. If anyone has the program Team Viewer I would gladly let you take control of this computer and set it right for me. >Ok >Any last time help would be greatly appreciated. >Bill >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] DSP NR
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Re: [Flexradio] Question for all
Bill, I had this problem twice with my Alpha 8406 amp. The first time was a bad used Alpha Delta coax switch I had picked up at the Plano Hamcom and the second time I was in a winter storm and the ice was essentially shorting out my beam. When the weather breaks you may not have a problem at all. If you are using an antenna switching relay the outside unit could be freezing up also. Just go through a substitution type troubleshooting procedure and I bet you find the problem pronto. Russ K5ZZR My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! > > From: William and Susan >To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 8:31 AM >Subject: [Flexradio] Question for all > > >Good morning to all >I recently bought the Ameritron ALS 600 Auto Amp. I can not load it properly >to save my life. As soon as I start to transmit it jumps to "Load Fault." >The AMP test well in a dummy load. I know the flex 3000 does not have a ALC >connection and I have read and understand the article written that says we do >not need an alc connection as it is all done by small incremental drive >tuning. But that does not help. I have set the radio up as I have seen on u >tube, I have a good match with my antenna using my Palstar antenna tuner. I >am very careful with all the mike gain settings. >I have gone into the back settings and I do see an ALC setting and I have >changed them to recommended settings by the video and other Hams. >Is there any suggestions here?? I am fairly sure I have all settings >correctly. I will change the antenna soon, (if the darn snow ever stops) >although I do not believe that to be the problem. >Thanks >Bill the Bull lol >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 3000 Power Out
Have you tried moving 12" to the right? Hi. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! > > From: Randy Pence >To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 3:39 PM >Subject: [Flexradio] 3000 Power Out > > >Got It > >It hit me between the eyes. > >Thanks > >-- >Randy Pence >N4JZY >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] John's Tuner Issue
John, I participate in several state QSO parties single op unassisted and find myself looking for a good spot to stop and activate a county in terrain similar to yours. I use the Tarheel 200 and fine tune with the iportable antenna analyzer. I'm very happy with the results and you would have the capability to be truly mobile. That way I don't have to rely on a tuner which may or may not be the best thing for maximum signal output. Good luck and hope to hear you come back to me in a QSO party this year. Russ K5ZZR My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] New Computer
Bob, If you value your time and sanity I'd go with one of Neal's computers. Konrad had some good advice which may save you some money but please let Neal fine tune it remotely. Take a look at his computers specs and make them yours and you can't go wrong. I 'm very happy with my choice and Windows 7 64bit is a hoot Russ K5ZZR My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] 5000 Disco
I agree most people won't always use that many slice receivers but when using Search and Pounce techniques in state QSO Parties it would be nice to monitor most of the suggested frequencies. It has to be an advantage for sure.. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] 5000 Discontinued
In 20 years the new generation of hams will see the tiny SDR displays on todays radios and wonder why we settled for them. The older I get the more I appreciate viewing the large computer display and doubt that I'll go back to the horse and buggy. Without a doubt the big 3 are working feverishly to design there own answer to Flex Radio just as they did when SSB first hit the ham scene. Besides, buying a much better computer has opened new doors for me and I'm sure most others.. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Someone want to give a brother a hand?
Sounds a lot like the firewire cable. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier question
My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! I use the Collins 30L1 as well, using the Ameritron ARB-704 relay and have had similar reports. Since I use the 572's instead of the 811's I push it more and get 500 to 600 watts routinely even though I back off a bit from maximum output. Plus they're fixable if anything does happen to these wonderful amps. WARC bands are no problem either. I usually don't need more power but may someday bite the bullet and get a legal limit Alpha. Till then I love my 30L1 with my 3000. Russ K5ZZR Or, go all the way to the top as I do. I frequently use my trusty >Collins 30L-1 on 40 meters SSB. I drive it with about 40 watts so as to >very gently make 300 - 400 PEP out. The old 811's create just enough >"fuzz" to mellow out my 3000's audio. BTWI am told by my musician >friends that some actually prefer tube type audio amps which produce >mellow sounds. > >Pretty coola Flex exciting an antique! > >Jim >de nx4e >Panama City > >Woman is 53 But Looks 25 >Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... >http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/50eb17e08f1f617e00acbst04vuc > >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] SDR-3000 Issue
RJ, If you have one of the gold colored firewire cables I would recommend getting one of the Granite Digital cables from Flex, and throwing the old one to the moon. The supplied cables sometimes last a few months and then they stop working. Regardless it will help with future troubleshooting and help eleminate one of the most common problems and help point you in the right direction. Good luck. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! > >From: John Kramer >To: Michael Walker >Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz >Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 7:00 AM >Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR-3000 Issue > >Check out your firewire cable. I had one that started to get flakey on me with >my 3000. It would >disconnect after running fine for 5 or 10 minutes. It was only when I borrowed >my firewire cable from >my 5000 installation that I realised that the cable was the problem. > >73 >ZS5J > > > >On 22 Nov 2012, at 2:54 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > >A few things, in no particular order > > > - See if you can run the 3000 on another computer as this will help to > eliminate if the problem is the computer or not > - Make sure the firewire cable is firmly seated on both ends > - Look at the windows event logs and see if you can get a clue of what > crashed first > - Did anything else change > - Try resetting the PSDR database ( you can make a copy of your old one) > - Could it be RF related (you don't say if you were transmitting or not) > - Fire up the DPC Lantency checker and see if you computer is busy > - It may be your hard drive starting to fail and it is in constant > repair mode. This is hard to see as it happens without anything being > reported to windows. Only running Spinrite (http://www.grc.com/) will help > eliminate this > >Mike va3mw > > >On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:47 AM, W3HP - RJ Harris wrote: > >> Some months back I switched from an SDR-1000 to an SDR-3000. The rig has >> been working fine from day one. Lots of solid air time. Days ago it started >> to crash. The unit will start fine, then pause a few minutes into >> operation. >> Windows displays the red warning box stating that my application requested >> to be shutdown in an unusual way. I also hear the hardware >> connect/disconnect tones that Windows plays. It is almost like I am losing >> the FireWire connection, just like the old days when the SRR-1000 would >> disappear for USB users. >> >> >> >> Anyone have a clue? TNX and 73. Happy Thanksgiving. >> >> RJ - W3HP >> >> >> >> RJ Harris >> >> W3HP >> >> >> >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >> Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flexradio.com/ >> >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > >___ >FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ > > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] A Real Game Changer
I'd love to see a matching blue flex linear amp. I'm quite happy with the receiving capabilities, it's the power I want to see next.. My Heroes Wear Combat Boots! ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
