[Flexradio] Test

[Samuel Strongin]

Test

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Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for Flex 6300

[Samuel Strongin]

Not sure what DEMI unit you have but all 7 of mine are fully adjustable on 
input and output . Sam kf4yox

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> On Aug 13, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Hulen Smith  wrote:
> 
> I have both. Define "much better". They are both good quality. The Elecraft 
> is as expensive and a kit. It has far more possibilities of IF power control 
> from 1mw to 8 watts of drive. Auto band changing if you have a K3. I could go 
> on. The Demi is a good unit but locked in at one drive level unless later 
> modified. Neither receiver is appreciably better than the other. The Demi has 
> a heat sink but it should cause it has 60 watts output. The Elecraft has 20 
> watts and choice of oven temp osc. Mine is as stable if not more than my 
> Demi. I dismiss the notion that an oven temp Elecraft drifts. I have two of 
> both and each fulfill their purpose beautifully. 
> 
> Hulen Smith
> K5HCS
> 
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> 
>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Samuel Strongin  wrote:
>> 
>> There is no comparison in performance between DEMI And  Elacraft , the DeMI 
>> is much better , 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Tom Warren  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Don’t forget the Elecraft line of transverters. They have a little lower 
>>> pwr output but just fine for running solid state amps. I’ve had good 
>>> experience with them and run a
>>> kw amp on 2M. They’re also good on FM if that’s you’re cup of tea. 
>>> 
>>> If you plan on getting involved in weak signal digital work, be sure the 
>>> transverter you decide on has good freq. stability…..both the DEMI and 
>>> Elecraft XVTR’s qualify in that regard.
>>> 
>>> Good luck on your decision.
>>> 73, Tom
>>> W4TMW
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Bill and Sue wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300??
>>>>> thanks
>>>>> Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for Flex 6300

[Samuel Strongin]

There is no comparison in performance between DEMI And  Elacraft , the DeMI is 
much better , 

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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Tom Warren  wrote:
> 
>  Don’t forget the Elecraft line of transverters. They have a little lower pwr 
> output but just fine for running solid state amps. I’ve had good experience 
> with them and run a
> kw amp on 2M. They’re also good on FM if that’s you’re cup of tea. 
> 
>  If you plan on getting involved in weak signal digital work, be sure the 
> transverter you decide on has good freq. stability…..both the DEMI and 
> Elecraft XVTR’s qualify in that regard.
> 
> Good luck on your decision.
> 73, Tom
> W4TMW
> 
> 
> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Bill and Sue wrote:
>>> 
>>> Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300??
>>> thanks
>>> Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] Transverters

[Samuel Strongin]

Downeast Microwave

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> On Jul 29, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Bill and Sue  wrote:
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300??
> thanks
> Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] Should not use amplified loop with 6xxx XTVR port?

[Samuel Strongin]

I would use my second antenna port and open the second slice ,and make sure the 
transmit is set to the proper antenna . Sam kf4yox

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> On Jul 17, 2015, at 6:53 AM, Zack Schindler  wrote:
> 
> I am considering selling my 5000 and getting a 6300. Last night I was
> reading the SmartSDR SW guide and I found this on page 79, "The XVTR port
> is not recommended as a receive antenna port if an external preamp is used
> on its antenna. Transmission on the XVTR port could put up to +10 dBm of
> reverse power into the connected preamp."
> 
> My RX loop is a Pixel and it has a power supply that provides DC to the
> preamp and goes between the rig and the antenna. Can I assume that I really
> should not use this antenna with a 6300 and if so is there any good way to
> use this antenna?
> 
> 73
> Zack
> N8FNR
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Re: [Flexradio] Calibrate 5000 S Meter

[Samuel Strongin]

What makes you think the 9800 is correct , I'm willing to bet it is the flex 
that is correct . 
  Kf4yox

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> On Jul 10, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Harry Hahn via FlexRadio 
>  wrote:
> 
> It appears that my 5000 S Meter is at least 10 db shy of where it needs to 
> be. This is based on comparison to my Icom 9800. I hear everything well and 
> pre amp works fine. Is there a process to recalibrate the S Meter???
> Harry 
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Re: [Flexradio] Leads

[Samuel Strongin]

  CORRECT !

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> On Jun 15, 2015, at 8:34 AM, Patrick Greenlee  
> wrote:
> 
> I have one word for you and it isn't plastics.  OK two words made one with a 
> hyphen.
> 
> APPLIANCE-OPERATOR
> 
> Similar to the modern phenomenon of folks who would  starve to death while 
> surrounded by game and vegetation if Walmart didn't have ready to use food 
> wrapped in plastic on the shelves, we have many hams who can't solder and may 
> not know which end of the soldering iron gets hot.
> 
> Memorizing/remembering a few answers to technical questions long enough to 
> pass a test doesn't make you technically competent even if it does get you 
> legally licensed.
> 
> Bless the appliance operators, we need them to keep up the volume of 
> equipment sales lest things go out of production.  Even us real (with a 
> capital H) Hams don't typically build our own SSB transceivers (no solder 
> kits do not qualify.)
> 
> Patrick   NJ5G
> 
>> On 6/15/2015 6:58 AM, Ian Scoble wrote:
>> I¹m finding this thread really hard to comprehend, we are all radio hams
>> and have gone through various
>> Courses around the world, I would never ever consider buying a lead for any
>> headset either Radiosport, Heil or Computer
>> Headset I have sucessfully made all headsets work with every radio I have
>> used both Flex or YaKeIc. So why not heat up the soldering iron and
>> get on with it.
>> 
>> 
>> Ian
>> 
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 6300

[Samuel Strongin]

No two meters , the xvtr bnc is for a common IF transverter , this will allow 
two meter operation with the proper transverter . See Downeast Microwave inc.

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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 9:36 AM, Bill and Sue  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks
> I wrote the sales people but I did not get an answer.  Perhaps you could 
> answer the question for me.   Does the flex 6300 allow you to get on two 
> meters? What is the XVTR BCN connector for?
> Thanks  Bill
> ope...@rcn.com
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex radios are the worst polluters ??

[Samuel Strongin]

 It is obvious that those who condemn this statement have no idea what he is 
talking about or understand any weak signal work . Perhaps people should 
educate themselves about the said topic . 
Sam Strongin kf4yox

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> On Apr 23, 2014, at 10:21 AM, Steven Hess  wrote:
> 
> I'd like to know what is arrogant about making a radio that surpasses all
> legitimate legal requirements by quite a bit?
> Most places have a noise floor so high you'll never notice this at all.
> 
> 
> Some people just live to complain and tear things down.
> I put that in this category.
> 
> Lets just drop it.
> 
> Steven
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Steven Hess  wrote:
>> 
>> I'd like to know what is arrogant about making a radio that surpasses all
>> legitimate legal requirements by quite a bit?
>> Most places have a noise floor so high you'll never notice this at all.
>> 
>> 
>> Some people just live to complain and tear things down.
>> I put that in this category.
>> 
>> Lets just drop it.
>> 
>> Steven
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 6:44 AM, Drax Felton  wrote:
>>> 
>>> My toyota Prius is a wonderful piece of technology but I don't expect it
>>> to excel at all things.  Saves gas but will never win anything.
>>> 
>>> 
 On Apr 23, 2014, at 5:42 AM, Kjeld Bülow Thomsen  wrote:
 
 The article about broadband noise from the Flex radios was published in
>>> the
 DUBUS Magazine 3 -2013. I was a long time waiting for a official
>>> response
 from Flexradio. As nothing happened I contacted Flexradio and got the
>>> same
 information from Tim Ellison: Yes, we agree upon SM5BSZ’s measurement
>>> but
 this broadband noise is in our opinion but a practical problem. If it
>>> is,
 buy a Flex 6000. SM5BSZ has in his article proposed a solution to
>>> minimize
 the problem, but this seems not to have any interest at Flexradio.
 
 
 
 I’m an active microwaver. Until I got this message I used 2 Flex 1500
>>> with
 transverters and PA’s to 1,3 – 47 GHz. On some bands I use maximum legal
 power and dish antennas. Under good propagation conditions I can raise
>>> the
 noise floor at UK stations 600 km away across the North Sea. That is
>>> not OK
 even if the radio meets US standard. That’s too bad.
 
 
 
 This arrogant attitude to the problem has forced me and other
>>> microwavers to
 go for radios not suffering from this problem, f. ex KX3 or ANAN. My 2
>>> Flex
 1500 are now collecting dust on the shelf.
 
 
 
 Vy 73 de OZ1FF - Kjel

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Re: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories

[Samuel Strongin]

 Up the creek without a paddle !!   Sam kf4yox

-Original Message- 
From: Larry Otto

Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:38 PM
To: FlexRadio Reflector
Subject: [Flexradio] 5000 Accessories

OK -

Now that the 5000 has met it's demise, due to the unavailability of 
"parts" -  my question is, if, in the future, my 5000 needs that elusive 
"part" that is unavailable, where does that leave me?


Also, will the accessories, i.e. ATU, 2nd receiver, etc, remain available 
for the foreseable future, or shoud we purchase them now before they also 
become unavailable?


Not trying to be a S/A, just wondering.

73

W8LO
Larry
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Re: [Flexradio] Re

[Samuel Strongin]

Obsolete radios never go up in price . Sam kf4yox

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On May 18, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Ronald A Stunden  wrote:

> One thing about it. The price on used 5K's will go up
> Ron
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Re: [Flexradio] Amp for the 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

One of the main problem with these amps are the UNregulated bias supply . 
The bias that sets the class of the amp will vary greatly when it is not 
regulated . .  Also the amps are highly overrated as far as power output. A 
pig with lipstick is still a pig. These amps are junk and are not approved 
for amateur use and could not pass requirements . Tokyo High Powers small 
amp is fine , Look for an old Yeasu FL-110 it is a fine amp or wait for 
Elecraft to relese their 100 watt amp .

 Sam kf4yox

-Original Message- 
From: Andrew Russell

Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 7:21 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Amp for the 1500

The issue is overdrive.

I have a HLA300v that has plenty of gain and the F1500 is a good match at 
5W.
300W at 160m, lower gain at 10m. They use 4 SD1446 75W transistors. PEP 
claims are double reality. New version has MRF455 60W bipolars.

Clean to about 200W level with output filtering and "protection".
However with that much gain overdrive with other radios is not hard to do at 
all.

Get a mate with an SDR with panadapter to check your signal!

http://pa0fri.home.xs4all.nl/Lineairs/HLA300/hla300eng.htm
http://www.w8ji.com/rm_hla-150_test.htm

Andrew





Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 04:50:09 -0500
From: t...@galesvillefiredepartment.org
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Amp for the 1500

I've heard that often.  Is there any test documentation available to
back that assertion up?

On 6/5/2012 8:09 PM, Samuel Strongin wrote:
> Do not buy a RM amp unless you want to piss people off from your 
> splatter. Sam kf4yox

>
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>
> On Jun 5, 2012, at 9:06 PM, "Dr. William J. Schmidt, 
> II"  wrote:

>


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Re: [Flexradio] Amp for the 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

Do not buy a RM amp unless you want to piss people off from your splatter. Sam 
kf4yox

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On Jun 5, 2012, at 9:06 PM, "Dr. William J. Schmidt, II"  
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> http://www.amazon.com/RM-Italy-HLA-Plus-Professional/dp/B0058715TK/ref=sr_1_
> 9?s=electronics
>  _9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1338941211&sr=1-9>
> &ie=UTF8&qid=1338941211&sr=1-9
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ
> 
> 
> 
> Owner - Operator
> 
> Big Signal Ranch
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> email:    b...@wjschmidt.com
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-6500 antenna port (s)

[Samuel Strongin]

Well said . Sam kf4yox

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On May 26, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Brian Lloyd  wrote:

> On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Gerald Youngblood 
> wrote:
> 
>>  4. However, this SCU can connect to any one of ANT1, ANT2, RX IN A, or
>>  the XVTR port through a relay switching matrix.
>> 
> 
> Shakespeare was not entirely right when he wrote, "A Rose by any other name
> would smell as sweet." It turns out that we do apply biases based on the
> names we give things. Madison Avenue has figured that one out as we now
> see, "evaporated cane juice," on our product labels rather than, "sugar."
> 
> The problem here is that as soon as you name a connector "ANT" there is the
> perception that you are supposed to connect an antenna to it. Likewise when
> you name it "XVTR" the perception is that is where the transverter
> connects. The reality is, the 6x00 boxes all have 4 identical receiver
> inputs that you can use any way you like. Of course, this is confused by
> the fact that only two of them can be used as PA outputs as well. :-)
> 
> I have a 5000 and quickly realized that the myriad connectors, while
> seeming to be very flexible, were actually quite limited because, once your
> shack moves beyond a certain level of complexity, it becomes necessary to
> move the switching external to your receiver and exciter/transmitter. For
> example, consider the addition of a power amplifier. Once you add one you
> are forced to place the antenna switching after the amp. Flex got that with
> the addition of an external receive processing loop (RX1 in/RX1 out) but
> left out that you need the same loop for RX2 *AND* the transmitter if you
> are going to really make everything universal. So the solution is to do one
> of two things:
> 
>   1. Keep adding all kinds of switching to the radio itself, e.g. more
>   processing loops;
>   2. move all the switching to an external box or patch panel.
> 
> Personally, I think that Flex got the input/output switching perfect with
> the 1500. There is a combined RX/TX connector and then separate RX and TX
> connectors. It assumes external switching. Nothing to frustrate you because
> there is nothing to confuse or to present you with multiple combinations,
> none of which quite meet your needs. :-) You know ahead of time that you
> are going to have to come up with some other switching arrangement. No
> surprises.
> 
> So, here is hoping for a sensible external crossbar switch that will allow
> any combination of switching under software control (Ethernet/IP
> connection, please), with high (70+ dB) isolation. That is going to be much
> more flexible than any sort of switching one is going to put on the box
> itself.
> 
> -- 
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> 3191 Western Dr.
> Cameron Park, CA 95682
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Re: [Flexradio] 6000

[Samuel Strongin]

Yea when it is a real radio!! Sam

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On May 19, 2012, at 5:11 PM, k4...@fastmail.fm wrote:

> Congratulations Flex!  You just took the dynamic range top spot from
> Yaesu.
> 
> Brilliant architecture.  Steve and crew get a bunch of gold stars.
> 
> Couldn't resist - had to order one.
> 
> Now for the long wait.
> 
> 73
> Wayne
> K4ELO
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] Will there be a yearly charge for future PSDR releases for non-6000 owners?

[Samuel Strongin]

You bet it is!!! Sam

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On May 19, 2012, at 11:18 AM, sp...@aol.com wrote:

> Just another way to suck more money out of its users.
> 
> Charlie
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Re: [Flexradio] Will there be a yearly charge for future PSDR releases for non-6000 owners?

[Samuel Strongin]

Charging for software upgrades will be a major marketing error.
  Sam kf4yox

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On May 18, 2012, at 11:11 AM, Ed Wilson  wrote:

> Tim,
> 
> Are you at liberty to let us know whether SmartSDR will be compatible with 
> the current line of Flex radios or will they continue to be driven by 
> PowerSDR?
> 
> Ed, K0KC
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: Alan NV8A  
> Cc: FlexRadio Reflector  
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Will there be a yearly charge for future PSDR 
> releases for non-6000 owners?
> 
> It is company policy not to speculate or discuss future software and hardware 
> products before their release do I am not at liberty to comment.  
> 
> -Tim
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> 
> On May 18, 2012, at 10:03 AM, Alan NV8A  wrote:
> 
>> interesting wording. What about versions beyond 2.0?
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Alan NV8A
>> 
>> 
>> On 05/18/12 09:52 am, Tim Ellison wrote:
>>> There is no plan to charge for PowerSDR v2.0 releases
>>> 
>>> Tim Ellison
>>> 
>>> On 5/18/2012 8:18 AM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote:
 
 Since there will be a $200 charge for sofware releases for the 6000
 series will there also be a charge for all of the models below them?
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 Audio Crackling Noise

[Samuel Strongin]

Yea it happens , shut down software , turn off 1500 , turn back on wait about 
15 seconds start software , Sam kf4yox

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On Jan 21, 2012, at 8:45 PM, "Don May"  wrote:

> Has anyone experienced a 'cracking' intermittent noise from the Flex-1500 
> audio output in either mono audio mode (one speaker being driven directly) or 
> both channels (using external powered stereo speakers...usually in the right 
> channel)?
> 
> It occurs while the receiver is in use and  with the PSDR (and computer) 
> turned OFF and Flex-1500 transceiver remains turned ON. The other night I 
> forgot to turn off the Flex-1500 transceiver (SPDR and computer OFF) and I 
> was awakened by relatively loud cracking noises from the attached speakers 
> which I of course silenced by then turning off the Flex. 
> 
> Strange, mischievous gremlins inside these little boxes? Software define 
> gremlins?
> 
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> Houston, Texas
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Re: [Flexradio] Source of 50 Mhz spurs?

[Samuel Strongin]

  I have many spurs on 50 MHz on my FLEX-1500 , I'm sure most of them are 
from software bugs. Sam kf4yox


-Original Message- 
From: vtnn...@comcast.net

Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:49 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] Source of 50 Mhz spurs?



Does anyone have any thoughts as to the source of the spurs on 50 Mhz at my 
QTH? Please see the first photo here. I would really like to eliminate them 
if possible.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/10025089@N05/?saved=1

73

Zack

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 spurious when using external reference

[Samuel Strongin]

I saw the same exact thing on 2304 and 3456 when the primary  signal was over 
40DB above the noise floor  Sam kf4yox

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On Apr 12, 2011, at 11:49 AM, t...@wb8cox.com wrote:

> Check your preamp settings. 
> 
> I found that I need to set it to 0 or have the attenuator on. The gain of the 
> transverter would push it over the edge. This is especially true if you 
> adjusted the 1500 to compensate for the gain of the transverter. 
> Tom
> WB8COX
> 
> Tom
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Kjeld Bülow Thomsen 
> Sender: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:23:42 
> To: 
> Cc: 'ComputerRadio'
> Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 spurious when using external reference
> 
> I’m using my Flex-1500 with transverters on 1,3 – 24 GHz. The radio and most
> of the transverters are locked to a 10 MHz GPS-disciplined oscillator. When
> working weak signals there are only very few spurious frequencies. During
> the last weeks there has been tropo conditions with signals in the 59 +20-30
> dB range. All these signals appeared full of spurious +/- 20 kHz. As all
> signals was looking in the same way when exceeding S9 I decided to
> investigate the problem.
> 
> 
> 
> The pictures on http://www.oz1ff.dk/pages/flexradio.html a screen dump of a
> -60 dBm signal on 28,2 MHz from a clean source. Dia1 is with external
> reference and shows +/- 10 kHz spurious. Dia2 shows the signal with the 10
> MHz reference switched off. Increasing the signal generator level to more
> than -40 dBm with 30 dB preamp gain overloads the receiver. But that is as
> specified. The level from the external 10 MHz source is +2 dBm and sine
> wave.
> 
> 
> 
> The external reference is essential for weak signal work. I don’t expect
> this to be a software problem. Any suggestions for a solution to this
> annoying problem?
> 
> 
> 
> Vy 73 de OZ1FF - Kjeld
> 
> 
> 
> Phone +45 7352 6050
> 
> SMS   +45 4021 1119
> 
> Skype   oz1ff-1
> 
> 
> 
>  mailto:kj...@oz1ff.dk
> 
>  http://www.oz1ff.dk
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[Flexradio] G

[Samuel Strongin]

Test

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Re: [Flexradio] changes in 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

Yea don't buy an early one they had problems with the wave soldering Sam 
kf4yox


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From: y...@aol.com

Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:54 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] changes in 1500


Looking at a 1500 that was made in July of 2010. Has there been an changes 
to the  1500 since then that would make purchasing the rig NEW,a better idea 
than this used one... know the complete history of this 1500.

thanks
dale wt4t




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[Flexradio] flex-1500 service manual

[Samuel Strongin]

  Hi I own a flex-1500 and would like to know how to obtain a schematic and 
service manual for it.
   Thank you Sam kf4yox
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Re: [Flexradio] flex 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

Thanks I found it I must be brain Dead ,Sam kf4yox

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From: Tim Ellison

Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:54 PM
To: Samuel Strongin ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] flex 1500

No.  Look in the antenna form for the FLEX-5000 and FLEX-1500.  For the 
FLEX-3000 it is in Setup->General->Options



-Tim


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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Samuel Strongin

Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:29 PM
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Subject: [Flexradio] flex 1500

 Did the latest software remove the transmit delay? I can’t find it.

Sam kf4yox
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[Flexradio] flex 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

  Did the latest software remove the transmit delay? I can’t find it.

 Sam kf4yox
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 transverter issue

[Samuel Strongin]

Data base reset was done! Dudley doesn't answer the phone

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On Feb 2, 2011, at 6:37 PM, Tim Ellison  wrote:

> Do a database reset.  If that doesn't do it, call Dudley back.
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Samuel Strongin
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 6:31 PM
> To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 transverter issue
> 
>  My 1500 was working fine in transverter mode last night . I shut it down and 
> restarted it today, well it now will only transmit on a frequency of 54.00 
> MHz , I called Flex on the phone and they told me to do a reset, Now in 
> transverter mode it doesn’t put out rf at all. The audio receive gain in hf 
> is down , Very dissapointed any suggestions on the problem , Running all the 
> latest firmware and software.  Sam kf4yox 
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[Flexradio] Flex-1500 transverter issue

[Samuel Strongin]

  My 1500 was working fine in transverter mode last night . I shut it down and 
restarted it today, well it now will only transmit on a frequency of 54.00 MHz 
, I called Flex on the phone and they told me to do a reset, Now in transverter 
mode it doesn’t put out rf at all. The audio receive gain in hf is down , Very 
dissapointed any suggestions on the problem , Running all the latest firmware 
and software.  Sam kf4yox
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Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for 1500

[Samuel Strongin]

Down East Microwave

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On Jan 2, 2011, at 9:51 AM, "George Osier"  wrote:

> Where would I get a 2 meter transverter for Flex 1500 
> 
> 73
> 
> George , N2JNZ
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Re: [Flexradio] Using MFJ 998 autotuner with power sdr

[Samuel Strongin]

Hi I will have more than 5 watts the flex-1500 drives a Yeasu FL-100 , up to 
100 watts out depending on drive level from the Flex in tune mode or PTT, 
Drive is not an issue , The 110 is an extension of the Flex.

 Sam

-Original Message- 
From: Ralph W5JGV

Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 11:07 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Using MFJ 998 autotuner with power sdr


It is going to take a minimum of 5 watts for it to work.  That is
at the max end of the 1500's RF output so you may not have enough
RF output to tune the ATU.  I have this problem with a CG-5000 ATU



I operate an MFJ-998 with an ALS-1300 and a F5K.  I find that the '998
really wants at least 15 watts on some bands to tune up correctly.  Even
worse, depending on the antenna impedance, sometimes after tuning up at one
frequency, it will fail to retune at another frequency without either a
power cycle or increasing the TX  power to about 50 watts.

73,

Ralph  W5JGV - WD2XSH/7


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[Flexradio] Using MFJ 998 autotuner with power sdr

[Samuel Strongin]

HI I would like to know how to  use s 998 1500 watt autotuner with my Flex-1500 
, no this is not a typo . I use a yeasu Fl-110 to drive my ten tec amplifiers 
with great results. Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

[Samuel Strongin]

How about a money back guarantee, satisfaction guarantee, working in a 
reasonable time guarantee, A non working money back guarantee, so much for 
standing behind a product!!!

  Sam kf4yox

-Original Message- 
From: Jerry Harley

Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:10 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FW: The Flex experience

 On 11/9/2010 5:05 PM, Simon Lewis wrote:
Tim - I dont believe I just read what you sent - how customer focused is 
that - some criticism and your sending customers that kind of comment.


In fact Im so pissed I decided to let others see -  You know what Tim that 
is EXACTLY the kind of attitude that will destroy your company


Im done with Flex.  If that is the attitude to a customer I dont want your 
product


I will email Gerald off line.

I can do without dealing with companys with that kind of attitude.






From: telli...@itsco.com
To: gm4...@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] The Flex experience
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 21:55:44 +

Simon,

With all due respect, if you are so unhappy with the radio, then just 
sell it.  Life is too short to be unhappy about things you can control.



-Tim


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

Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:33 PM
To: k1...@yahoo.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] The Flex experience


Burt

with respect

I am sure I/Y/K would never get away with releasing a radio in beta sold 
on with a promise of a full release soon .. only for 9 months later still 
to be promising a working release.


And its not just CW that was broken ... I read the sales blurb again on 
Waters and Stanton site last night to reconfirm what I purchased  and 
there are many functions broken or not working  or still being developed 
that are in the sales - the sales reads more like a wish list than actual 
live features.


Do I expect it to be perfect - no

Do I expect it to be 99% - yes

I paid a significant amount of money for my flex 1500 - this isnt a home 
built kit, or group of amateurs working in their spare time, this is a 
commercial sale, selling in major magazines, selling a product that is 
not (IMHO) working


I bought the flex1500 on good faith knowing that a full release in work - 
yes they have had issues around a USB driver but what worries me is the 
vast amount of stuff not related to USB that does not work.


Its a blind view to say I am an amateur so I should not expect it to work 
properly - I paid a lot of hard earned cash - if it had been home 
electronics item I would have returned it long ago - depending on how my 
issues are resolved I may yet be returning it! Id be returning it 
regardless of it its flex or icom/yae/kenw.


Minor miracle - hardly - if I had it out the box and all the features 
working I maybe thinking and informing others that yes its a good buy  - 
At the moment - expensive paperweight.


Am I alone in that view - No - I know others are also stuck - a colleague 
also bought a Flex at the same time as me - has his experience been the 
same - yes indeed it has.


I dont have a blinkered view - I bought a commerical bit of kit - 
expensive at that - I expect a working product soon- or else Flex will be 
minus one customer and I am quite sure with the number of 1500 owners I 
wont be the only one.


Simon ZL4PLM







Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:59:29 -0800
From: k1...@yahoo.com
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] The Flex experience


Is Flex all I would like, no.
We were told 2.x would be ready in January 2010, it was not.
We have been told "it will be ready when it's ready", not words that 
sound customer friendly.

There have been problems with CW keying.
HOWEVER
no company is even close to their customer service. I would bet you 
could not get the CEO of Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood to answer your questions.
You are amateurs, expect it to not be perfect. Flex is doing all it can 
to work with you. Someone here said POS in referring to the 1500, I had 
some problems but Flex helped me get it going. To me the 1500 is a minor 
miracle that something that small can do so much.
Flex defines customer service. I cannot believe they are making money 
off of hams.

Burt




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Re: [Flexradio] band control interface box for PowerSDR

[Samuel Strongin]

 Yes it is a great Idea except the configuration software DOES NOT WORK.
  I'm waiting for a fix to configure my KIO2.
Sam kf4yox

-Original Message- 
From: Terry Fox

Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:47 AM
To: Brian Lloyd
Cc: flexra...@yahoogroups.com ; flexe...@flex-radio.biz ; FlexRadio 
reflector

Subject: Re: [Flexradio] band control interface box for PowerSDR

Hey Brian:
Not to belabor the point, but didn't I mention that specific device,
like, back last August (Aug 24, 1:21am)?  It was regarding the Tokyo
HL-45 and bandswitching.  I initially had the bandswitching idea
backwards, but I specifically mentioned the KRC2, and how it could be
used to convert stepped voltages to control signals.  maybe you have
now re-discovered it?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Terry
WB4JFI


On 10/27/2010 12:32 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote:

I know that many people have been looking for a device to control things
like antenna switches, relays, or generate BCD output to control Yaesu
amplifiers. I have discovered a product that works just fine with PowerSDR
and DDutil to perform this function. It is the Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder
and Controller.

http://www.elecraft.com/KRC2/krc2.htm

Normally this device is intended to work with the Elecraft K2 transceiver
but Elecraft has provided various inputs to allow it to talk to products
from Icom, Yaesu, and Kenwood. It is the latter that makes it work with
PowerSDR and DDutil. I purchased one to try out and it works fine with
DDutil without any modifications.

The KRC2 has source and sink relay lines for all standard HF bands,
160m-10m, three xvtr band outputs, plus three ACC outputs. The source
outputs can source 1/2A at up to 50V (normally jumpered to the 12V input 
but
can be separated and an external voltage supplied). The sink lines will 
pull
a line to ground and sink up to 1/2A. In addition it also has TTL-level 
BCD
outputs. This eliminates the need for a parallel port in order to 
bandswitch

external devices.

If you are looking for a box to control antenna relays or to control an
amplifier that requires BCD TTL control signals, this box is for you.

Interface to DDutil using a serial port connected to the XCVR input of the
KRC2 using a null-modem cable. Standard data rate is 19200/8/n/1. 
Configure

DDutil to output data to the KRC2 on a passive listener port.

One thing it won't do (and the one thing I needed it to do :-) is to 
output

the analog voltage that older Icom kit uses to band-switch. The Elecraft
documentation led me to believe that it would but it does not. It will
accept the control voltage as input but it will not generate it. Looks 
like

I am still going to have to roll my own for that. ;-)





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Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500

[Samuel Strongin]

Ok 3 watts out real  QRP kf4yox

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From: "Tim Ellison" 
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 7:37 AM
To: "Martin Hertkorn" ; 
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500

At this time there are not any published specs, but they are within FCC 
specification.  If you are worried about third-order IMD products, just 
turn the drive control down to 70 rather than 100.



-Tim


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

Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:13 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 and 3-500

 Am 17.09.2010 12:02, schrieb Burt:
After using the Flex 1500 for the last several weeks and working many 
stations some with good strong reports all over the world with people not 
believing I was running 5 watts I finally decided to open up the 1500 and 
see what was in it.
There were two 3-500 tubes glowing red, how did they get them in there, 
amazing

Burt




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Hi there,

could someone tell me, how good or bad is the PA from the 1500, about
unwanted signals, because i use a PA with 500Watt, if the specs are to
bad, i wouldn't anymore send with the PA, icouldn't get anywhere the
specs about the flex 1500 PA.
Thanks for any comment about this, or maybe someone got a Testreport.

Martin

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