Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR
I was not having any problems or complaints I was just surprised that there were no updates since March. Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Alan Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 1:38 PM To: 'FlexRadio reflector' Subject: Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR Hi Steve, You are right that PowerSDR is a mature package, and I can understand why the primary engineering emphasis would be on SmartSDR. However, there are still a few issues to be addressed. One, primarily for those of us who use it for satellite and/or VHF/UHF Winlink is the ability to operate at 9600 baud and up on FM digital modes. Gerald has committed to getting that resolved for us. There are a few other quirks as well, but not ones most people would encounter. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-Original Message- mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven Hess wrote: < <> Is PowerSDR no longer upgraded or supported? I have not used my Flex5000 <> in quite some time and expected to see an upgrade from 2.7.2 but there is <> none. <> <> Stan, WA2UET <> <> <> <> ___ <> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List <> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz <> To opt out of the Reflector: <> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz <> < < < <-- < http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
[Flexradio] PowerSDR
Is PowerSDR no longer upgraded or supported? I have not used my Flex5000 in quite some time and expected to see an upgrade from 2.7.2 but there is none. Stan, WA2UET ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Flex 6000 series
$199.00 per year software updates and tech support for the 6000 series. Are they going to do that to the 5000 owners? Stan -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:38 AM To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Steve Potter ; FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [FlexRadio] Flex 6000 series We are looking to get CE certification for the FLEX-6000 as soon as possible so that we can sell them in CE countries via our distributor network by the targeted ship date of Q4 2012 Tim Ellison On 5/18/2012 6:35 AM, Steve Potter wrote: wow, i'm off to sell all my gear now... When will they be ready in CE countries? Steve G6HOQ drool, dribble [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Any and all comments and opinions stated here are those of the individual user and not FlexRadio Systems Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: flexradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com flexradio-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: flexradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ___ 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] [FlexRadio] Flex 6000 series
Does this mean they will abandon the development of the current SDR software? Stan -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:38 AM To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Steve Potter ; FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [FlexRadio] Flex 6000 series We are looking to get CE certification for the FLEX-6000 as soon as possible so that we can sell them in CE countries via our distributor network by the targeted ship date of Q4 2012 Tim Ellison On 5/18/2012 6:35 AM, Steve Potter wrote: wow, i'm off to sell all my gear now... When will they be ready in CE countries? Steve G6HOQ drool, dribble [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Any and all comments and opinions stated here are those of the individual user and not FlexRadio Systems Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: flexradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com flexradio-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: flexradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ___ 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] New Release
Amen. Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Don Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:51 PM To: [FlexRadio] Subject: [Flexradio] New Release It's not so much as to whether Facebook is good or bad or that a lot of people use it or not. In fact I'm glad that it is there for those who want to use it. It's that “FlexRadio” and “FlexEdge” were started to help FlexRadio customers with problems and information about advances. Now it sounds like they may be abandon for Facebook and no one told us It's a little disappointing knowing that information was given out there and not here. Don, kd6hq ___ 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] New release
You must be a speech writer for certain politicians Ross! :-) Stan -Original Message- From: Ross Stenberg Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:16 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New release FlexRadio Systems press releases and other related comments may contain forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon FlexRadio Systems management's current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections about FlexRadio Systems business and industry. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "potential," "continue," "goals," "targets" and variations of these words (or negatives of these words) or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors. FlexRadio Systems does not adopt and is not responsible for any forward-looking statements and projections made by others. On 2/23/2012 12:49 PM, knesbitt wrote: Ywn ..ok, time to liven things up. Whats happening down there in Austin? Any rumours as to a release update?? Its been all too quiet of late. Kirb - VE6IV ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New release
I can't find it! Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: N7BCP Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:34 PM To: k.nesb...@shaw.ca Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New release If you're a Facebook user, see Tim's PowerSDR feature alerts on the "FlexRadio Enthusiasts" page. -Larry On 23.02.2012, at 19:49, knesbitt wrote: Ywn ..ok, time to liven things up. Whats happening down there in Austin? Any rumours as to a release update?? Its been all too quiet of late. Kirb - VE6IV ___ 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] Ref: Power SDR 2.2.3 no longer works
Tony, Between you and Dudley, that took care of the problem. Thanks 73 Stan k8srb -Original Message- From: flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 1:00 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: 1500 bandscope flatline and no audio (Robert Logan) 2. Changes to 60-meter Band Begin March 5 (Jeff Singer) 3. Re: 1500 bandscope flatline and no audio (a.groff) 4. New Rules for 5 MHz (60 Meters) To Go Into Effect March 5 (Lloyd Berg N9LB) 5. Power SDR 2.2.3 no longer works (Stan Grigaliunas) 6. Re: Power SDR 2.2.3 no longer works (Tony Estep) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:10:40 -0600 From: Robert Logan To: Eric Watkins Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 1500 bandscope flatline and no audio Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This has happened to me twice. All I did was turn off the computer completely and the 1500, wait a minute or so, and then reboot and turn the 1500 on again. Each time, things returned to normal. Bob, NZ5A Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2012, at 9:14 PM, Eric Watkins wrote: PSDR 2.2.3 or 2.1.5 on a 32 bit windows XP HP laptop. Launch PSDR, it finds the flex-1500 ok, and appears to start ok. When I press the start button, I get a flatlined bandscope and no audio.. Any ideas how to resolve this? I've run repair.bat from the 32bit driver directory without result. Having this happen @ home is bad, having it happen while out roving is catastrophic. Since this seems to occur on a semi-regular basis, I could use a reliable fix. Thanks, kr0ver ___ 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/ -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:35:35 -0600 From: "Jeff Singer" To: Subject: [Flexradio] Changes to 60-meter Band Begin March 5 Message-ID: <003101cce2ab$02a933b0$07fb9b10$@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The amended 60-meter regs go into effect on March 5. We're going to need PSDR changes by then to permit CW, the allowed digital modes and the change to Channel 3. http://www.arrl.org/news/new-rules-for-5-mhz-60-meters-to-go-into-effect-mar ch-5 Jeff K0OD -- Message: 3 Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:46 -0600 From: "a.groff" To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz, Eric Watkins Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 1500 bandscope flatline and no audio Message-ID: <4f2c468a.6030...@mchsi.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Eric, It MAY be because VAC is misconfigured... Before you press the start button, turn VAC off then start. If that works then go to the VAC tab and select Valid Virtual cables for the driver you have selected.. ( System type ports may not work with the WDM-KS driver ) and then re-enable VAC. AL, K0VM On 2/3/2012 12:00 PM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote: Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:14:26 -0700 From: Eric Watkins To:flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] 1500 bandscope flatline and no audio Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed PSDR 2.2.3 or 2.1.5 on a 32 bit windows XP HP laptop. Launch PSDR, it finds the flex-1500 ok, and appears to start ok. When I press the start button, I get a flatlined bandscope and no audio.. Any ideas how to resolve this? I've run repair.bat from the 32bit driver directory without result. Having this happen @ home is bad, having it happen while out roving is catastrophic. Since this seems to occur on a semi-regular basis, I could use a reliable fix. Thanks, kr0ver -- Message: 4 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:13:21 -0500 (EST) From: Lloyd Berg N9LB To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] New Rules for 5 MHz (60 Meters) To Go Into Effect March 5 Message-ID: <31616ed.218904.13545107876.webtop...@charter.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed ( From ARRL Bulletin ) New Rules for 5 MHz (60 Meters) To Go Into Effect March 5 On November 18, the FCC rele
[Flexradio] Power SDR 2.2.3 no longer works
I have been running F3k, W7 64bit with 6g of mem for the past 14 months without any problems. Two days ago, when I went to bring Power SDR up I got the following: As soon as I click on the short cut icon, a window pops up with a FATAL ERROR. Inside the window there is a title: Root Element is missing. Under the title there are 11 lines listing the errors. The first 7 lines start with... at System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e) . The last 3 lines start with:.. at PowerSDR.Master.Init() ... and so on... After I click ... Ok.the window closes and another one opens saying Power SRD stop working Windows is checking for Solution then window closes and that is the end. I removed and reinstalled Power SDR 2.2.3 three times... no joy I changed out the Fire wire card. no joy I hooked the F3k to my Gateway W7 32bit 2g laptop running 2.2.3. It worked GOOD! ... CPU usage in RX mode between 35-55% Now I am lost, what to do next, what to check and fix next. Anyone have any suggestions ??? 73 Stan k8srb ___ 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] Rx eq setup
They are clearly labeled here John, Top "Receive Equalizer" bottom "Transmit Equalizer"... I am running the latest software. Stan -Original Message- From: W1JCW Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 3:05 PM To: Ray, K9DUR ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup Okay I thought that was the case but they are not labeled.. Tx and Rx by each graph would be helpful.. Are there any suggested settings documented somewhere ? Thanks 73- W1JCW John From: Ray, K9DUR Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 1:48 PM To: 'W1JCW' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup ?? John, They are on the same form. Click on "Equalizer" on the menu bar. The top half is the RX equalizer settings & the bottom half is the TX settings. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ 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] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 16
As much as I liked the Flex 1500A, I am moving it out of the operating position and back to the shipping box. I have been plauged for months with the rig quiting in mid qso. I give up! It has a nice receiver but is unreilable. 73, Stan N5ue From: "flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz" To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:00 PM Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 16 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 15 (K Andrey) 2. Re: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 15 (Richard Clafton) 3. Wanted to Buy! - 5000A (evetsmd) 4. Flex For Sale, 5000A with Tuner (Guy Harris) 5. Setting up DXlab WinWarbler on Flex 5000? (Ron Rosson) 6. Fort Wayne Hamfest (Ray, K9DUR) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:00:50 +0400 From: "K Andrey" To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 15 Message-ID: <5901321466...@mxfront10.mail.yandex.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks for the letter! I shall soon answer you! I am engaged http://www.transcar.com.ar/images/axerv.html Jessya -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:10:43 -0600 From: "Richard Clafton" To: Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 15 Message-ID: <002f01cca48b$15331360$3f993a20$@riroc.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" It's time to pull this guy's email from the authorized sender list. -- Richard A Clafton | the brITish guy | W5\G7EIX RIROC - Hosting - Development - Technology http://www.riroc.com | rclaf...@riroc.com "Jack of all trades, master of none, though often better than the master of one." -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of K Andrey Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:01 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 79, Issue 15 Thanks for the letter! I shall soon answer you! I am engaged http://www.transcar.com.ar/images/axerv.html Jessya ___ 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/ -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:24:16 -0500 From: evetsmd To: "Reflector, Flex" Subject: [Flexradio] Wanted to Buy! - 5000A Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Looking for a 5000A - with tuner..clean no smoking shack contact via email k3...@arrl.net Thanks -- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:35:20 -0800 From: Guy Harris To: 'FlexRadio' Subject: [Flexradio] Flex For Sale, 5000A with Tuner Message-ID: <4ec448b8.2040...@guysfreehold.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Posting here first, will post on eHam.net this weekend. Flex-5000A with Tuner. Heil HM-5 Microphone (HC-5 element). Mic cable, 8ft. PCIe FireWire card (SIIG with TI chip). FireWire cable, two each: Granitedigital 1 meter and the one that came with the radio. Original carton. Non-smoking environment. Look up my call on qrz and you can see it. I purchased this radio with the hopes that it would spur my lagging interest in the hobby; it didn't really; so it has not seen much use in the 13 months I've had it. I have used it on SSB, CW, PSK31, and WSPR, all without issues. Really great radio. $2900 for the lot, at this juncture the price is firm. Shipping to lower 48 included. 73, -- ~~~*Guy Harris* , W6NJX "God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh."-- Voltaire -- Message: 5 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:22:47 -0800 From: Ron Rosson To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Setting up DXlab WinWarbler on Flex 5000? Message-ID: <4ec453d7.7020...@n6xt.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hi All. Dxlab Wiki Pedia I'm setting up WinWarbler with the Flex 5000 I have followed the Dxlab Wiki Pedia on setting up WinWarbler wi
[Flexradio] Flex 1500 Quits on treansmitt
I have been using and enjoying my Flex 1500 for almost a year now. Tonight I tuned in on P49T on 40 CW. When I started to call him the rig just quit. After a couple of minutes of troubleshooting I found the fuse was blown. I replaced it and tried again, a second fuse has blown. I have checked everything there is to check and can find no shorts or antenna problems. Any ideas? 73, Stan N5ue ___ 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] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 76, Issue 2
All the audio reports I have received while operating ssb have been flattering. I am using the default settings and a Heil Proset. 73, Stan N5UE From: "flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz" To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 12:00 PM Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 76, Issue 2 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-radio.biz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz You can reach the person managing the list at flexradio-ow...@flex-radio.biz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest..." Today's Topics: 1. FW: Flex-1500 audio?? (John Stuart) 2. Running HRD & Bob S Meter (Gary Shriver) 3. Re: Running HRD & Bob S Meter (Don) 4. Re: Running HRD & Bob S Meter (Keith Goobie) 5. Flex3000 (n0...@cox.net) 6. Re: Flex3000 (Tim Ellison, W4TME) 7. Re: Running HRD & Bob S Meter (Giuseppe Campana) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:59:47 -0700 From: "John Stuart" To: Subject: [Flexradio] FW: Flex-1500 audio?? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Stig, I have been very impressed with the Flex-1500?s audio system accuracy. Because the direct-conversion signal goes directly into a CODEC to be digitized, there is no string of IF and AF amplifiers to affect the signal. >From the CODEC, the digitized signal goes via USB to the PC at a maximum sample rate of 48,000 samples per second. From the Power SDR application, I then use VAC (Virtual Audio Cables) to distribute the audio to other applications, so again, the frequency response is ?digital? flat from near 0 Hz to almost 24,000 Hz. I just ran a test using PSDR?s built-in noise generator and DL4YHF?s Spectrum Lab for signal analysis. The software generated white noise traveled across the USB cable, D/A in the CODEC, A/D in the same CODEC, and back across the USB cable. The measured frequency response was flat within ? Hz form near 0 Hz to almost 24 kHz. I will send the spectrum graph to you directly. The Flex-1500 used the Texas Instruments TLV320AIC33 CODEC. Here is the datasheet link so you can see all of the specifications: http://focus.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tlv320aic33.pdf John Stuart, KM6QX -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Stig Rasmussen Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 1:46 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 audio?? Hello, I'm considering buying a Flex-1500, but somebody here has complained about the audio. I don't know if that is a user-problem, newbie that don't know how to configure it right, or if the audio amplifier used in it is bad, or broken.(?) I would require a flat audio curve within the SSB passband I set up. Can I expect that from a Flex-1500? Also on TX? Regards, LA4WAA, Stig ___ 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/ -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:44:09 -0700 From: "Gary Shriver" To: Subject: [Flexradio] Running HRD & Bob S Meter Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" OK all you Flex Guru's, here's what I would like to do. I would like to run HRD and Bob's S meter at the same time. The problem I am having is they can't share the same virtual com port. In Power SDR I assign a virtual com port created in Comm0Comm to Cat Control. If I use the Comm0Comm mated com port, I can get HRD working and Bob's S meter working but not both at the same time. There is a conflict when each program asks for the same port. Can I do this? Thanx 73-Gary -- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:50:44 -0700 From: "Don" To: "Gary Shriver" , "[FlexRadio]" Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Running HRD & Bob S Meter Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original -Original Message- From: Gary Shriver Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:44 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Running HRD & Bob S Meter OK all you Flex Guru's, here's what I would like to do. I would like to run HRD and Bob's S meter at the same time. The problem I am having is th
Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5
I have been following this thread. Tim you just mentioned a "memory.xml" file. I do not have such a file in my Flex folder. The only xml file in there is one called "CATStructs.xml". Is this the one you are referring to? Sorry for interrupting! Stan -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 10:49 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5 The memory.xml file is not written to disk until PowerSDR shuts down properly. Before that the memories are stored in memory. Can you do this for me. Open up PowerSDR, add a memory and shut down PowerSDR. Then send me a copy of the memory.xml file it created. We want to take a look at the file structure. -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Internet Systems Admin. & Customer Support Engineer FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo /Tune In Excitement^(TM) PowerSDR^(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems/ On 7/27/2011 11:02 PM, Dick wrote: The latest PSDR 2.1.5 has erased the memory.xml file twice in the last three days on my Win7 32 bit machine. Fortunately, I made an archive folder with a copy of the file but it is a pain having to replace it.any ideas. Tnx W4NTG ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5
Thanks Gary, That makes sense. But I had no choice this time. The computer crashed when I accessed it with my KVM switch. I had to do a CTRL ALT DEL to get out of the mess. But I will back up that XML file next time. Stan -Original Message- From: Gary Warner Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 7:14 PM To: Stan Cc: t...@flexradio.com ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5 Stan, I have learned from doing it wrong many times.If you make a change in SDR, make a clean exit of the program and it will be saved.If you crash out of the program, many things you changed before the crash will not be saved. Gary WG1I On 7/28/2011 3:37 PM, Stan wrote: I just lost my memories as well. There was a crash and when I rebooted the memories are gone! Not a big deal here but a pain! Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:57 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5 Can you describe what you are doing at the time that the file is erased? -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Internet Systems Admin. & Customer Support Engineer FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo /Tune In Excitement^(TM) PowerSDR^(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems/ On 7/27/2011 11:02 PM, Dick wrote: The latest PSDR 2.1.5 has erased the memory.xml file twice in the last three days on my Win7 32 bit machine. Fortunately, I made an archive folder with a copy of the file but it is a pain having to replace it.any ideas. Tnx W4NTG ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5
I just lost my memories as well. There was a crash and when I rebooted the memories are gone! Not a big deal here but a pain! Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:57 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Another memory issue in 2.1.5 Can you describe what you are doing at the time that the file is erased? -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Internet Systems Admin. & Customer Support Engineer FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo /Tune In Excitement^(TM) PowerSDR^(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems/ On 7/27/2011 11:02 PM, Dick wrote: The latest PSDR 2.1.5 has erased the memory.xml file twice in the last three days on my Win7 32 bit machine. Fortunately, I made an archive folder with a copy of the file but it is a pain having to replace it.any ideas. Tnx W4NTG ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor
Thanks Tim! Stan -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 5:32 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor Everyone's suggestions regarding improvements to the memory form are duly noted and have been put into the developers enhancements database. -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Internet Systems Admin. & Customer Support Engineer FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo /Tune In Excitement^(TM) PowerSDR^(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems/ On 7/24/2011 4:47 PM, Stan wrote: I think there should be a memory button on all the modes and band screens! Just click the button and see simply a list of all the frequencies or call signs and be able to click on one and have it come up... If I have hundreds of memory entries there should be a scroll bar to see them all. And a sort utility... I see no reason to have the "Memory Interface" window open each time to select a memory. Then have to click the memory and then click select. It is clumsy. Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Fred Howell Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:19 PM To: 'Dick3' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor I agree! It is a very clumsy process. Also it would be nice to have the Windows text shortcuts available, such as cut, copy, and paste. Fred W2VQS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dick3 Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 2:55 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor The Memory Selection in version .5 is fatal to an operator that changes hf frequencies often...it takes four selections and two major excursions of the desktop to select a frequency!!! In past versions, a double click on the desired frequency and you were good to goany help heretnx ...Dick ps...the data in the memory bank is great, but the selection process outweighs it... ___ 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 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] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor
I think there should be a memory button on all the modes and band screens! Just click the button and see simply a list of all the frequencies or call signs and be able to click on one and have it come up... If I have hundreds of memory entries there should be a scroll bar to see them all. And a sort utility... I see no reason to have the "Memory Interface" window open each time to select a memory. Then have to click the memory and then click select. It is clumsy. Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Fred Howell Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:19 PM To: 'Dick3' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor I agree! It is a very clumsy process. Also it would be nice to have the Windows text shortcuts available, such as cut, copy, and paste. Fred W2VQS -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dick3 Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 2:55 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Memory Selection 2.1.5 is poor The Memory Selection in version .5 is fatal to an operator that changes hf frequencies often...it takes four selections and two major excursions of the desktop to select a frequency!!! In past versions, a double click on the desired frequency and you were good to goany help heretnx ...Dick ps...the data in the memory bank is great, but the selection process outweighs it... ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCEMENT: POWERSDR v2.1.5 OFFICIAL RELEASE
I don't know what this is about: "A Remove button (red X) is now provided on the Radio Chooser panel to allow easier radio start up maintenance." I don't know what the "Radio Chooser" is! Stan, WA2UET -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison, W4TME Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 6:58 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCEMENT: POWERSDR v2.1.5 OFFICIAL RELEASE The complete list of features and bug fixes for a particular release are included in the release notes for that release. The feature highlights for PowerSDR v2.1.5 are listed below in Greg's e-mail announcements. TNF (Tracking Notch Filter) is a feature we are still working on finalizing, as we have added some additional enhancements to it since the "sneak peak" at Dayton and is slated for a future official release of PowerSDR. -Tim --- Tim Ellison, W4TME Internet Systems Admin. & Customer Support Engineer FlexRadio Systems™ 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo /Tune In Excitement™ PowerSDR™ is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems/ On 7/22/2011 10:49 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: Does this release include the trackable notch? Or are we still waiting on that? Tnx and 73, Michael, W4HIJ On 7/22/2011 6:48 PM, Greg Jurrens wrote: Dear FlexRadio customers: FlexRadio is pleased to announce the new Official Release of PowerSDR(TM) v2.1.5 is now available for immediate download from our website. PowerSDR 2.1 adds significant feature and performance enhancements over the prior official release to all models including the FLEX-5000A, FLEX-5000C, FLEX-VU5K upgrades, FLEX-3000, FLEX-1500, and SDR-1000. We recommend that all customers upgrade to v2.1.5. The files can be downloaded at: PowerSDR v2.1.5 Integrated Installer / Setup Suite: http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=371 PowerSDR 2.1.5 Release Notes: http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=372 While the improvements are too numerous to detail, the following is a list of major changes since the previous official release, PowerSDR v2.0.22: 1. There is now an optional installation of the new FlexControl™ driver. Important: Please read the FlexControl Installation Errata Sheet regarding FlexControl use with Virtual Serial Port software. 2. FM has been completely redesigned including CTCSS tones, improved modulation/demodulation, soft limiting, FM squelch and more. 3. FM now has a dedicated Repeater Mode that allows you to set positive and negative offsets along with the frequency offset. Split mode is no longer needed to operate FM repeaters. For more information, refer to the KB article How to Use FM Repeater Mode ( http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50501.aspx) 4. We've added a new and improved MEMORY form that integrates with the new FM Repeater Mode. For more information, refer to the KB article How to Use the Memory Form (http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50500.aspx) 5. FM mode has a new mode specific control panel that allows you to select Memory channels from the console. 6. Full duplex when receiving on VFOA when transmitting on VFOB is now supported. Previously, full duplex was only supported when receiving on VFOB while transmitting on VFOA. This feature is usefule for SO2R on the FLEX-5000 and satellite cross-band duplex on the FLEX-5000 with FLEX-VU5K installed. 7. Added FLEX-5000 RX2 wave record/playback. 8. A Remove button (red X) is now provided on the Radio Chooser panel to allow easier radio start up maintenance. Thanks to so many of you who have continued to provide constructive feedback during the development process. We would like to express our special appreciation to our internal alpha/beta team for their tireless testing of internal releases. Enjoy, Greg ___ 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] Flex 1500
I just tried the audio balance test and the rig failed. What next? 73, SB ___ 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] Flex 1500 Audio Problems
My Flex 1500 has worked flawlessly for about a year. Yesterday while listening to 17M CW I started hearing a strange distortion in my speakers and the the complete receiver was blanked by this distortion. I tried to shut PowerSDR down but all I got was a strange LOUD tone. Any ideas on what may be happening? The problem repeated itself several times throughout the afternoon. 73, Stan N5ue ___ 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] MultiPSK and FLDigi
Well I guess I got to keep trying then. I must be missing something very simple. I am using the Flex5000A and Logger32 as a rule and love PSK as well. Not QRP as a rule but low power, like 30 watts. But I want to set up a sked on Olivia and Logger does not have that mode. Stan From: Rick Tharrington Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:38 PM To: 'Stan' ; 'Brian Lloyd' Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi I agree fldigi rocks! First time around I got mine going, and pretty much has every mode you would use. I run a FLEX 1500 QRP that's right QRP, mostly BPSK31 and RTTY. The bands of choice are 20,30,and 40 meters. If I can hear them I can wk them state side and DX. Antenna T-6 LPA 20 up and a Mosley RV-4C 1/4 ground mounted vertical with 25 redials. I have a 50w brick it's sent off for repairs. Hell I might just sale the thing when comes back I'm having so much fun QRP! Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Stan Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:06 PM To: Brian Lloyd Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi Did you get it to work the CAT with your Flex radio Brian? Stan From: Brian Lloyd Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 4:50 PM To: Stan Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Stan wrote: I am trying to get set up to use Olivia mode. I installed the above software and the VAC seems to work fine but I cannot get the CAT to work for me. Anyone using either program with success. I have been using HamLogger successfully but it does not include the Olivia mode. I have never been happy trying to run MultiPSK. Instead I use fldigi or DM780 from HRD. I find that the setup and operation of fldigi to be the simplest of all the programs and the most likely to get running on first try. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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] MultiPSK and FLDigi
Did you get it to work the CAT with your Flex radio Brian? Stan From: Brian Lloyd Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 4:50 PM To: Stan Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Stan wrote: I am trying to get set up to use Olivia mode. I installed the above software and the VAC seems to work fine but I cannot get the CAT to work for me. Anyone using either program with success. I have been using HamLogger successfully but it does not include the Olivia mode. I have never been happy trying to run MultiPSK. Instead I use fldigi or DM780 from HRD. I find that the setup and operation of fldigi to be the simplest of all the programs and the most likely to get running on first try. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.931.492.6776 (USA) (+1.931.4.WB6RQN) ___ 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] MultiPSK and FLDigi
I am trying to get set up to use Olivia mode. I installed the above software and the VAC seems to work fine but I cannot get the CAT to work for me. Anyone using either program with success. I have been using HamLogger successfully but it does not include the Olivia mode. Thanks Stan ___ 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] Feature found
I had NO idea, thanks David. That may come in handy sometime. Stan -Original Message- From: David Walker Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 9:17 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Feature found I notice if I click a button with the mouse I can repeat the action using my Space Key. So if I press the PTT using the mouse I can thereafter use my space key to toggle PTT which is excellent. I don't know if I'm the last person to know this but I'd thought I'd put it out there. ___ 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] Install went without a hitch
I got the new Beta software installed. Once I loaded the proper driver all lit up and ran like a champ. I'm impressed, thanks Flex! Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Man I can't believe some attitudes towards SDR!
Maybe the young guys are home working DX on their Flex radios!!! :-) Stan (age 70) -- From: Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:18 AM To: "Flex" Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Man I can't believe some attitudes towards SDR! I was struck by two things at the show yesterday. 1. The average age of the attendees. Most looked like they were around retirement age. - not so good for ham radio's future. Some attitudes never change. 2. How busy the Flex booth was. - very good for Flex. Nice to meet you Tim. 73 Wayne K4ELO Flexer, old timer, and senior citizen. ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VHF-UHF Upgrade Option - Part Two
I just got a sales order for the 60 Watt version from Julie as well. This is after I ordered the 50 MW version early this AM. I hope she gets my message to cancel it or I will own both!!! Stan -- From: Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:55 PM To: Subject: [Flexradio] VHF-UHF Upgrade Option - Part Two I like FLEX - no I love FLEX, so that is why I am putting so much effort into questioning the "60 Watt Factory Installed" as the standard VHF-UHF upgrade offering. I could be wrong!!! I've had an order in for a very long for the VHF-UHF upgrade, I assumed that 30 watts would be the standard. When I received the actual invoice from Julie - it showed 60 watt was on order. That was not correct - I wonder how many other advance orders were incorrectly assumed to be for the 60 watt version??? Am I the only one? Please let FLEX know what version of the VHF-UHF you actually want to buy. It may be a simple accounting glitch. I did a quick survey of VHF and UHF amplifier drive requirements; here is what I found... Henry 2000 series 25-35 watts input for 800-1000w out CommanderII ( Palstar ) 10-15 watts nominal, 30 watts max for full output. Tokyo High Power HL350Vdx 10w / 25w / 50w Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 25 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. Tokyo High Power HL500V 20W / 50W , Manual Select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 50 watt input Tokyo High Power HL250UFX 10W / 20W / 50W Manual select - note you must install a bank of attenuator resistors for 20 watt input and two banks of attenuator resistors for 50 w input. ITB - I0JXX 350MOD144 5 watts in for 350 watts out 500MOD144 3 watts in for 500 watts out 1000MOD144 10 watts in for 1000 watts out 300MOD432 5 watts in for 300 watts out VK4DD BLF248-MARK-II: 30 watts in for 600-700w out VK4DD BLF248-PA: 15 Watts in for 300-350w out Communication Concepts CCI/Motorola/Helge Granberg Amplifiers for 144 MHz: AR305 15w input for 300w out AR313 15w input for 300w out As VE3KH correctly points out, Yes the Henry 3000 series VHF / UHF amplifier, and similar home brew amps do need considerably more drive. Thanks, Kevin, and nice to meet you - hope to work you on the air soon. ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to wa2...@taconic.net ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] V/U upgrade
It IS "later this year"!!! :-) Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Jim R" ; "FlexRadioReflector" Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U upgrade The last note from Gerald a few weeks ago indicated that it was on track to be released later this year. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jim R Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:20 PM To: FlexRadioReflector Subject: [Flexradio] V/U upgrade Flex staff Just wondering..With all the irons in the fire will the V/U upgrade still be released before the end of this year? I want to spend some money. Jim K5HY ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to telli...@itsco.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to wa2...@taconic.net ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: V/U Upgrade
Are the specifications available for the V/U unit? I cannot find them so far... Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Ray" ; ; Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: V/U Upgrade "...the Flex-1500 for below $700 is a fine example." This is actually a very poor example. The FLEX-1500 is designed as a compromise SDR. It will have limited sampling rates and lower receive performance. The V/U module is anything but a compromise upgrade for the FLEX-5000. The V/U module is designed to be a high performance VHF/UHF addition to the FLEX-5000. It has to compliment the already existing high performance HF transceiver. Check out the specifications. It will incorporate class A PA bricks and has a very good noise figure as well. And, you can not look at the material cost of the module alone. In addition to the engineering expense that goes into producing the V/U module, there is also the software expense that goes into integrating it into PowerSDR along with the additional software features to use it like adding tones for FM repeater and satellite operation and inverted split operation for SSB sats. FlexRadio has always priced their products competitively and there is no reason to believe that they would not continue that practice. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 6:54 AM To: kb...@starband.net; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] V/U Upgrade I am one who has been waiting patiently for the V/U Upgrade to be designed and released; however price is a significant factor on my decision to purchase. We all know Flex can design and build quality "stuff" at a low price, the Flex-1500 for below $700 is a fine example. I will be disappointed if the price for the low power V/U Upgrade is higher than $700. My 2 cents, Ray KB1SO -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of kb...@starband.net Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:09 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] V/U Upgrade Well, think about it...how much does the transverter pair of a DEMI 60-watt 2m and 50-watt 70cm cost? I'd say that a price under a kilobuck for the integrated 60-watt V/U upgrade would be a bargain. I own one each of the DEMI high-power boxes, so I do know exactly how much they cost. The pair was well over a kilobuck. I'll probably continue using them, too...at least for a while. Dan KB5MY/6 That price range does not surprise me. I wouldn't even be surprised if the 30-watt version is closer to $700 and the 60-watt version $900 or so. Note to Gerald: That's not what I *want* to pay, but I'll try to understand if you tell me that that's what I *have* to pay. 73 Alan NV8A Jordan wrote: As of last week, between 600 and 1KUS$ for the V-UHF unitThat's the reply I rcvd when I inquired 73...Jordan... I am fairly sure the price will be a bit north of $149.99 :-) ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to kb...@starband.net ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to kb...@comcast.net ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to telli...@itsco.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to wa2...@taconic.net ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] PowerSDR screen location
I am running dual monitors and I would like to have the PowerSDR on the monitor #2. It refuses to open there! I have been thinking that it must be something with the software as it used to open where ever I closed it. But no more... I just drag it back on the other monitor each time but it would be nice if it would open where it belongs... I have not knowingly done anything different with the video card... If anyone figures it out please post it here... Stan - Original Message - From: "N4PY2" To: "Flex Radio" Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] PowerSDR screen location I'm not running dual monitors. All my other programs remember their screen location just fine. Does anyone else have this problem when they run windows XP home edition? I was wondering if it is some kind of permissions problem. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "N4PY2" ; "Flex Radio" Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] PowerSDR screen location PowerSDR always starts up in the same monitor location right where I closed it down. Could be a video driver issue. Are you using dual monitors? Some dual monitor drivers have been know to cause this type of behavior. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of N4PY2 Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 6:17 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] PowerSDR screen location I am finding one little annoying problem with PowerSDR. I am running windows XP home edition. Each time I start powerSDR, it starts in the same location on my screen. But this is not where I want it. I move it to where I want it and it stays there. But when I exit and restart, it always goes back to its original location. It will not remember its last screen location. What am I doing wrong? Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Error with Pretty Betty
I was looking at the Pretty Betty SDR and suddenly lost most of the volume. I did not push any buttons, just looking. The Panadapter trace dropped way down to the base line. Now when I open SDR 1.18.0 the volume is still almost gone. Has something happened to the radio??? Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Lost all settings!
There was no doubt in my mind it was something like that Tim. I am aware that it is alpha and beta versions but I like to see what is going on. I am not complaining I just wondered if someone could straighten me out. Thanks, you did that and I will see if I can get that data base over to 1.18.0... Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Stan" Cc: "'FLEX USERS'" Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:58 AM Subject: RE: Lost all settings! First off, let me reiterate that the TEST SVN is just that. It is a development TEST environment and as such, the code there is beta at bet but mostly alpha. One should NEVER use it for production operation of the radio. Use this SVN branch only for testing and you should always read the SVN log before doing any update. SVN TEST should only be used for people who are actively and purposely testing new software features and providing feedback to the developers. Utor per cautio! The TRUNK is what you want to use for the latest stable fixes beyond the released versions. What happened is that the Access database was surgically removed form PowerSDR in favor of using XML. As such, all previous Access database settings were not preserved. The database is still there, it is just no longer used. You can move that database to the v1.18.0 production version of PowerSDR to recover your settings. -Tim -Original Message- From: Stan [mailto:wa2...@taconic.net] Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:42 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: 'FLEX USERS' Subject: Lost all settings! I have not fired up the radio in a couple of weeks. I just upgraded all the "TEST" files and started SDR 5000. I seem to have lost EVERYTHING! Even the vCAT and VAC settings are gone. All the memories are gone. The vCAT and VAC software settings are messed up. The driver settings are messed up. Anybody got any idea what might have happened? I didn't pay any attention to the "TEST" files that were upgraded, I just downloaded them and tried to run the program. Thanks Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Lost all settings!
I have not fired up the radio in a couple of weeks. I just upgraded all the "TEST" files and started SDR 5000. I seem to have lost EVERYTHING! Even the vCAT and VAC settings are gone. All the memories are gone. The vCAT and VAC software settings are messed up. The driver settings are messed up. Anybody got any idea what might have happened? I didn't pay any attention to the "TEST" files that were upgraded, I just downloaded them and tried to run the program. Thanks Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New PC build
Hi Joe, Below is what I built for the Flex5000. All from Newegg. I also purchased a PCI Firewire card and discarded it as the on-board firewire input was much better. I know this is not the road you are looking at but maybe will help in some way. Seems to work great for me! The video card is dual DVI output because I use two HD monitors. Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail $190.00 6mb L2 Cache ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - $139.00 HIS Hightech H365F1GNP Radeon HD 3650 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $90.00 mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996599 - Retail $124.00 Good luck with it all. Stan - Original Message - From: "Joe Roth" To: "Flex Radio" Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:01 AM Subject: [Flexradio] New PC build I decided to upgrade from my Dell 8400 dual core PC to a new custom build. This will be my station PC to also run my Flex 5000A. I like overbuilt systems that are somewhat RF free. Before I plop down $500-$600 on the components, I would feel better if some of the gurus here would confirm or correct me in any items I have chosen to go with. NewEgg seems to have everything in stock. MB: ASRock AOD790GX/128M AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GZ ATX type PS: Antec EA560 CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 125w Quad core, black edition. 4x512 L2 cache & 6MB L3 cache RAM: Corsair Dominator (2 x 2GB) SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Already have 2 WD internal SATA HDs and 2 DVD R/W. Set in to an Antec 300 all metal case. I'd like to try the MOBO's integrated firewire first. I'm also considering the MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD MB w/ 1Gb DDR3 Side-Port Memory, Hybrid CFX but I'm not sure of that MOBO's support & quality. Feedback? Many thanks!! Joe, WC4R www.wc4r.com www.WilliamsburgWX.com _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile2_042009 ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] VAC change sound device #'s
I just checked the default sound device and it is the Realtek mother board device. I changed it to VAC some time ago and it must have changed back on it's own I guess. I will set it back to the VAC, maybe that will fix it. On second thought it might shut off the computer sounds and I don't really want that either. Anyway I will play with that. Thanks Tim. I expected that it would likely be a Windows issue. Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Stan" ; Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:03 AM Subject: RE: VAC change sound device #'s This is primarily a Windows issue. It is the function of the operating system to enumerate and maintain the device IDs for the sound card devices. Something is causing Windows to re-enumerate the available sound card device IDs whereby changing the ID numbers. What sound card is designated as your default sound card? -Tim -----Original Message- From: Stan [mailto:wa2...@taconic.net] Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:58 AM To: Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: VAC change sound device #'s I am using Logger32 for a logging and sound card software. Sometimes when I open PowerSDR and the Logger32 software the sound devices change in the device #'s in Logger32. The Device #'s remain the same in Logger32 but the associated sound devices change. I am using VAC for sound. When this happens the sound device will sometimes change to Realtek (the motherboard sound card) and sometimes to the Flex sound device that I know nothing about, I have never played with that. It is not a real problem I can correct it quickly but I would like to know what is causing this. Hopefully I have explained it clearly enough. Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] VAC change sound device #'s
I am using Logger32 for a logging and sound card software. Sometimes when I open PowerSDR and the Logger32 software the sound devices change in the device #'s in Logger32. The Device #'s remain the same in Logger32 but the associated sound devices change. I am using VAC for sound. When this happens the sound device will sometimes change to Realtek (the motherboard sound card) and sometimes to the Flex sound device that I know nothing about, I have never played with that. It is not a real problem I can correct it quickly but I would like to know what is causing this. Hopefully I have explained it clearly enough. Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Com0Com issue with Ham Radio Deluxe
Try "N8VBvCom"... Stan, WA2UET - Original Message - From: "Earl Richardet" To: "'Tim Ellison'" Cc: Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Com0Com issue with Ham Radio Deluxe Hello Tim and others Thanks for your help. Well, things did improve when I turned on the emulate baud rate and enable buffer overrun. However, after about a minute or two the connection between HRD and PowerSDR shuts down. Sometimes I get an error that says a system resource has shut down or is missing and PowerSDR completely shuts down. In fact I have to kill the left over process in task manager before I get it to run again. I am running PowerSDR version 1.17.0 SVN 2662 and com0com 2.2.0.0 Any other ideas?? EARL -Original Message- From: Tim Ellison [mailto:telli...@itsco.com] Sent: February-09-09 8:19 AM To: Earl Richardet Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Com0Com issue with Ham Radio Deluxe Make sure you are using the latest version of com0com (2.2.0.0). Since it is working with mixw you may have to use portmon to capture the messages between PowerSDR & HRD to see what is going on. -Tim Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2009, at 11:14 PM, "Earl Richardet" wrote: I'm trying to get Com0com to work properly with Ham Radio Deluxe. I have a Gateway FX6800 Quad Core computer with Vista 64 bit. I have the 64bit Com0Com drivers installed and appear to be working fine when I connect to MixW. However, when I try to communicate with Ham Radio Deluxe, it would appear that the communication between devices if very slow. It takes a minute or two for all the controls (ie Volume, Mic Gain, various thresholds etc.)to assume the correct postions. It almost has the feeling that the communication speed is very slow like 300 baud. I do have the com rate set to 57800 and I have tried everything from 9600 up. Any ideas anybody?? Earl VE7QJ ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables
Well the prices on the Granite cables are not that bad Tim. And I just looked at the specs on the CableWholesale Firewire cables and the wire size is 4-#30 and 2-#22, so there is a difference. And to my surprise the shield is 90% braid on the CableWholesale. All of the many serial and din and mini din etc cables that I have purchased here have been foil shielded. So in this case after reading the specs I would probably buy the Granite Firewire cables. But for a $1.90 it might be worth a try. I bet a 6 foot firewire from Monster would be $50 plus. Good info, Thanks... Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Stan" ; "Ross Stenberg" ; "Mark Ericksen" ; Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 4:15 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables FYI. Here is a link to the marketing PDF for the FIREVue cables. It describes how they are constructed. http://www.granitedigital.com/fs/Firewire%20Cables%20400.pdf -Tim -Original Message- From: Stan [mailto:wa2...@taconic.net] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 4:07 PM To: Tim Ellison; Ross Stenberg; Mark Ericksen; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables I am NOT arguing the quality of the cables that you are talking about just want to add my 2 cents. I have been buying computer cables for a long time from Cables Wholesale. The are cheap compared to others. I have cut many cables apart to make custom stuff. The cables are foil shielded and well made. I don't think that there is a better shield than foil. If you needed the ferrite beads you could easily add them to the cable. The wire size may differ and be a concern sometimes I expect. But with 3 or 6 foot cables I doubt there is a concern. The 6P/6P 6 ft. cable is $1.90 each. I am in no way connected to this company, just want to say that I have had good luck with the cables and so far have not seen a better price. http://www.cablewholesale.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?text=firewire "Monster" cables are incredibly high priced. I don't recall for sure off hand but I think the Monster HDMI 6 foot is like $50 or more. I would like for someone to tell me what might make them worth that. The cheap one is like $10 or $12 bucks maybe. Stan, WA2UET - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Ross Stenberg" ; "Mark Ericksen" ; Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables No, not at all. The supplied Firewire cable is of very good quality. These are the "Cadillac" of Firewire cables and can provide some additional immunity to RFI in high RF environments. -Tim -Original Message- From: Ross Stenberg [mailto:ross.stenb...@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:40 PM To: Tim Ellison; Mark Ericksen; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables Does that imply the the cable supplied with the 5000 is not adequate, or is something to be gained by the extra pennies? Mark is dead on right. These *are* very good cables. The shielding and RFI suppression/immunity using the integrated ferrite beads is excellent. I used them on my SDR-1000 and on the 5K as well. They are worth every penny. -Tim ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables
I am NOT arguing the quality of the cables that you are talking about just want to add my 2 cents. I have been buying computer cables for a long time from Cables Wholesale. The are cheap compared to others. I have cut many cables apart to make custom stuff. The cables are foil shielded and well made. I don't think that there is a better shield than foil. If you needed the ferrite beads you could easily add them to the cable. The wire size may differ and be a concern sometimes I expect. But with 3 or 6 foot cables I doubt there is a concern. The 6P/6P 6 ft. cable is $1.90 each. I am in no way connected to this company, just want to say that I have had good luck with the cables and so far have not seen a better price. http://www.cablewholesale.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?text=firewire "Monster" cables are incredibly high priced. I don't recall for sure off hand but I think the Monster HDMI 6 foot is like $50 or more. I would like for someone to tell me what might make them worth that. The cheap one is like $10 or $12 bucks maybe. Stan, WA2UET - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Ross Stenberg" ; "Mark Ericksen" ; Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables No, not at all. The supplied Firewire cable is of very good quality. These are the "Cadillac" of Firewire cables and can provide some additional immunity to RFI in high RF environments. -Tim -Original Message- From: Ross Stenberg [mailto:ross.stenb...@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:40 PM To: Tim Ellison; Mark Ericksen; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables Does that imply the the cable supplied with the 5000 is not adequate, or is something to be gained by the extra pennies? Mark is dead on right. These *are* very good cables. The shielding and RFI suppression/immunity using the integrated ferrite beads is excellent. I used them on my SDR-1000 and on the 5K as well. They are worth every penny. -Tim ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Mike KM0T wins the 2008 UHF contest, SOHP category with FLEX radios!
That's GREAT, Congratulations Mike. I will look for the QST score. Stan, WA2UET - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: ; ; "'FlexRadioDevelopment'" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:28 AM Subject: [Flexradio] Mike KM0T wins the 2008 UHF contest,SOHP category with FLEX radios! To all Flexers! For those who receive QST, you will find the results form the ARRL 2008 UHF contest in the upcoming Feb 09 edition. The winner of the SOHP category is none other than our own Mike KM0T (http://www.km0t.com/). This makes FIVE years in a row that Mike has won his category! He had the top score (354,708 points) of all fixed stations (even multi-op) and was only barely beaten for the top spot by a mere 11K points from a mobile (rover) station. He uses the FLEX-5000 and two SDR-1000s to feed all of his transverters. We hope to have some updated shack pics soon so everyone can check out his award winning operating position. A BIG congratulations to Mike on this incredible accomplishment! -Tim - W4TME ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] old stuff!
Gee, I didn't know anybody was older than I am Bob. I was born in 1939! I really enjoyed looking at that catalog. Stan - Original Message - From: "Bob Tracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "richard allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] old stuff! Thank you, Richard. What a trip down memory lane! A 1939 dollar is $15.58 dollars today - you do the math. Bob K5KDN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of richard allen Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 2:23 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Flexradio] old stuff! from back when radio shack sold ham gear: http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1939 Richard W5SXD ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] old stuff!
That's awesome, thanks for that! Stan - Original Message - From: "richard allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: [Flexradio] old stuff! from back when radio shack sold ham gear: http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1939 Richard W5SXD ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] RX2 Tests fail on EVERY band
The only RX2 Level Cal that will pass the test is 160 Meters. All the rest fail! I don't know how to do a Radio Hardware Reset but I will go to the KB now and see if I can find that. I have all the settings you mention and using WinXP Pro. And a new database... Dummy load and RX2 set to RX1 Tap. Stan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Neal Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] RX2 Tests fail on EVERY band One other thing. You need a "clean" default database where the only things setup are sampling rate (96KHz), buffer size (1024) and the Antenna selection set to simple mode and RX1/TX on ANT-1 and RX2 on RX-1 TAP. If that doesn't work try doing a radio hardware reset. Also, what operating system are you using? -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Campbell Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 10:14 PM To: Mack Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] RX2 Tests fail on EVERY band Heres some thoughts! 1. Did you reboot your computer after installing 1.16.1? I understood from Dudleys note that it was required. 2. Did you follow all the steps in the KC article (no antenna connected, dummy load on ant 1, rx2 set to rx1 tap, driver set to 96000/1024, nothing else running on your computer)? Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software Programming Services for Windows, OS X and Linux (540) 242 0911 - Try Spot for OS X, the intelligent DXCluster Client at www.abrohamnealsoftware.com - $15.99 - For a great dog book, visit www.abrohamneal.com - See the FlexRadio Systems Flex-5000a in action at www.flex-videos.com On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Mack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just upgrade to the latest firmware and 1.16.1. Now every RX test, including the general tests, fail on every band. I've run this test several times in the past. I followed the instructions explicitly, twice. Please advise. 73, Mack WB4MAK ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] RX2 Tests fail on EVERY band
Same here! Stan - Original Message - From: "Mack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 9:49 PM Subject: [Flexradio] RX2 Tests fail on EVERY band I just upgrade to the latest firmware and 1.16.1. Now every RX test, including the general tests, fail on every band. I've run this test several times in the past. I followed the instructions explicitly, twice. Please advise. 73, Mack WB4MAK ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] v 1.16.0
Please be sure that it is posted on the group when it is all sorted out. Thanks Stan - Original Message - From: "John Sweeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] v 1.16.0 Same problem here with the new firmware 1.3.0 and SVN 2496. Could not run PowerSDR. Went back to firmware 1.2.9 and all is well again. I think we just got ahead of things and will be updated by tomorrow. We are just too quick on the draw when it comes to updates. 73 John, N3WT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:57 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] v 1.16.0 I too cannot run the Flex 5000 using 1.3.0.0 firmware with latest SVN (version 1.70.0 build 2496). Tells me I need to upgrade. Expecting 1.2.0.3+ but radio has 1.3.0.0. Hmmm PowerSDR cannot do math I downgraded to version 1.2.08 firmware (I do not have a 2nd receiver) and I am able to run latest PowerSDR. I attempted to do the following: Upgrade firmware to 1.3.0.0 Uninstall Flex driver Installed Flex firewire driver Download PowerSDR 1.16.0. Install in new folder. PowerSDR comes up with an error it needs version 1.2.0.3+ firmware and current version is 1.3.0.0 Dave wo2x -- From: "David Gardner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:27 PM To: Subject: [Flexradio] v 1.16.0 Is anyone been able to run the latest PowerSDR with firmware version 1.3.0.0? Dave ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] audio
Thanks Dudley, This will be my mission today. This computer is dedicated to Ham stuff so Skype and IM etc are not involved. I even removed Echolink from this computer. I will check out the other sounds from the computer. But I guess normally there would not be any computer sounds generated while using the radio. I do have the radio audio output on separate speakers. I run the radio audio through NCS gear and speech intelligibility enhancers so that I can hear better. Stan - Original Message - From: "Dudley Hurry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Stan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "'Flexradio'" Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] audio Stan, Generally you do not make VAC your default sound device. Normally you want the computer and radio separated, just be aware that your computer default sounds will go out over the air when in the digital mode. Also if you use Skype, the mic audio from the computer sound will go out over digital modes.. Personally I keep the computer sounds on separate speakers from the radio speakers. If you want to combine them, you can use some computer speakers that have two inputs. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Stan wrote: That's what I want to hear Ray. I had a heck of a time setting up VAC and vCOM but it was my ignorance. I did not and still do not understand the concept. But at some point I set the VAC as the default and it seemed to solve some of my problems. Now that I have it working and understand just a little bit more I will go back and try what you have. If you can do it I should be able to. I don't think Tim or anyone told me to make VAC the default, I just did it and it worked. Thanks, Stan - Original Message - From: "Ray Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Stan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Tim Ellison'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Flexradio'" Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:27 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] audio Stan, Why do you need to have VAC as the default sound device? I have Ham Radio Deluxe, DM780,MixW, & a couple of other 3rd party programs setup with VAC but still have the PC onboard sound device set to the default. It may just be a configuration problem. 73, Ray, K9DUR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:19 AM To: Tim Ellison; Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] audio Hi, I have my VAC set as the computer default sound. I now of course do not hear the sounds from the computer. Warning tones etc. Do you know of a way to get the computer sounds back into the computer speakers and keep the default audio on the VAC? I tried the VAC repeater and it worked but seemed to mess up the system somehow. I don't remember what it did offhand but I stopped using it. I have a bunch of sound cards and wonder if I could utilize one of them somehow. I am groping for ideas before I try something. Thanks Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] audio
That's what I want to hear Ray. I had a heck of a time setting up VAC and vCOM but it was my ignorance. I did not and still do not understand the concept. But at some point I set the VAC as the default and it seemed to solve some of my problems. Now that I have it working and understand just a little bit more I will go back and try what you have. If you can do it I should be able to. I don't think Tim or anyone told me to make VAC the default, I just did it and it worked. Thanks, Stan - Original Message - From: "Ray Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Stan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Tim Ellison'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Flexradio'" Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:27 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] audio Stan, Why do you need to have VAC as the default sound device? I have Ham Radio Deluxe, DM780,MixW, & a couple of other 3rd party programs setup with VAC but still have the PC onboard sound device set to the default. It may just be a configuration problem. 73, Ray, K9DUR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:19 AM To: Tim Ellison; Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] audio Hi, I have my VAC set as the computer default sound. I now of course do not hear the sounds from the computer. Warning tones etc. Do you know of a way to get the computer sounds back into the computer speakers and keep the default audio on the VAC? I tried the VAC repeater and it worked but seemed to mess up the system somehow. I don't remember what it did offhand but I stopped using it. I have a bunch of sound cards and wonder if I could utilize one of them somehow. I am groping for ideas before I try something. Thanks Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] audio
Hi, I have my VAC set as the computer default sound. I now of course do not hear the sounds from the computer. Warning tones etc. Do you know of a way to get the computer sounds back into the computer speakers and keep the default audio on the VAC? I tried the VAC repeater and it worked but seemed to mess up the system somehow. I don't remember what it did offhand but I stopped using it. I have a bunch of sound cards and wonder if I could utilize one of them somehow. I am groping for ideas before I try something. Thanks Stan ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Neil added you as a friend on Reunion.com!
What is this??? - Original Message - From: "Neil Woolsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:36 PM Subject: [Flexradio] Neil added you as a friend on Reunion.com! Hi, I looked for you on Reunion.com, but you weren't there. Please connect with me so we can keep in touch. -Neil Do You Know Neil? YES - Connect with Neil, and see who's searching for you http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid=13600&messageid=6100&databaseid=1225389108&serial=1207176511&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&userid=185136&extra=&&&2002&&&http://www.reunion.com/showInviteRegistration.do?uid=302268328&[EMAIL PROTECTED] NO - I don't know Neil http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid=13600&messageid=6100&databaseid=1225389108&serial=1207176511&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&userid=185136&extra=&&&2000&&&http://www.reunion.com/showInviteRegistration.do?unsub=true&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&uid=302268328 Reunion.com - Find Everyone from Your Past. You have received this e-mail because a Reunion.com Member sent an invitation to this e-mail address. For assistance, please refer to our FAQ or Contact Us. http://smtp26.mail.reunion.com:80/track?type=click&mailingid=13600&messageid=6100&databaseid=1225389108&serial=1207176511&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&userid=185136&extra=&&&2001&&&http://help.reunion.com/selfhelp?lid=2 Our Address: 2118 Wilshire Blvd., Box 1008, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5784 ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] panadapter scallop design
This panadapter is new to me so I have never seen such a thing. There are some severe storms approaching the area although not very close. My panadapter display looks like the scalloped edge of a table cloth or something. EVERY 10KHz the signal peaks and there is a squawking noise at the peaks. No signals and this is on EVERY HF band. Is it the storm or is there some other creepy thing going on? Stan, WA2UET ___ 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.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Memories
Re: PowerSDR I found a small item that I would like to request. :-) Would it be feasible to allow the user to define the "group" in the memory save? Or maybe you could add more groups to be selected like PSK, CW, RTTY, etc... I am still totally green with this radio but learning slowly, so far I love it. Thanks Stan, WA2UET ___ 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://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 30, Issue 19
was off internet connection for couple hrs.dr,s at Calais said my blood pressure high but later tests were nomal. we gettting rsin soon.7#A stan - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:00 PM Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 30, Issue 19 > Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to > flexradio@flex-radio.biz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of FlexRadio digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Eliminating echoing effect on SDR1K (Christoph - HB9AJP) > 2. Flex 5000A and amp relay out question (Dave WO2X) > 3. I need help please try this. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 4. Flex 5000A and amp relay out question ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 5. Swaziland ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 6. Re: 1.10.3 RTTY confusion (Mark Mumaw) > 7. really funny one way prop today (FireBrick) > 8. slight correction (FireBrick) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:00:56 +0200 > From: Christoph - HB9AJP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Eliminating echoing effect on SDR1K > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Christos and all > > Bingo! I solved my pin 1 problem by eliminating all ground connections on > one > side of the cables from SDR1000 to the pc: microphone, line in/out to > Delta 44 > and USB cable, leaving only one thick cable from sdr-chassis to > pc-chassis. The > echoing has totally gone. In order to confirm the method I then removed > the > previously installed ferrite chokes from USB, Delta-44 and microphone > cables: > still everything perfect, no echoing / rf interference. > > 73, Chris HB9AJP > > (Thank you, Peter, for translating!) > > > > > Eliminating echoing effect on SDR1K (The Pin One Problem) > > I am a relatively new sdr-1000 user and since the beginning of > > my setup I came across to severe rfi problems thathad to do > > mostly with echoing audio during transmition on all HF bands > > (even with 5W of output power) > > After investigating the sdr1k forums for useful guidelines > > dealing with this issue, I decided to common bond the FA-66 > > and my computer chassis to the sdr-1000 case with a grounding > > braid without any noticeable elimination of the echoing effect > > Since the audio cables connecting the rig to the edirol are > > homebrew I next disconnected their shield from entering the > > edirol. The echo effect disappeared to a degree that was > > barely noticeable. After some tests I found out that the > > major RF feedback was entering through the shield of inputs > > 3 & 4 (those with the RCA connectors) of the edirol. > > Now that I found the path of the problem I tried to figure > > out a solution. The use of isolation transformers was > > rejected because I could not get them on the local market. > > Meanwhile I downloaded and read a paper written from Jim Brown > > (K9CY) named: "Guide to RFI, Ferrites, Baluns and Audio > > Interfacing" witch can be found at: > > http://www.audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf > > > > In page 5 Jim states: > > The Pin 1 Problem: > > The most common way that hum, buzz, and RF interference enters > > equipment is via a design defect first widely understood by > > the pro audio community thanks to the work of Neil Muncy, > > (ex-W3WJE). He named it "the pin 1 problem," because it is a > > mis-wiring of the shield of audio cables pin 1 in the XL > > connector commonly used for pro audio, but it is just as much > > a problem in unbalanced interfaces of all types. The proper > > connection for a cable shield to equipment is the shielding > > enclosure (chassis), but products with a "pin 1 problem" connect > > the shield to the circuit board instead. Nearly all consumer > > equipment, including even the most expensive "high futility" > > gear, is built with pin 1 problems. Virtually all computer > > sound cards have pin 1 problems. So do most RS-232 interfaces > > and nearly all ham equipment indeed, almost all RFI problems > > we describe as "RF in the shack&qu
[Flexradio] wed.pickin up stxuff
confusing. stuff f o dorie?? confusing.stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070905/b06afa8b/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters
Whats the target date for SDR-1000 implementation? Stan AH6JR On Saturday 23 June 2007 02:52, you wrote: > It is not implemented yet in any of the software but when it becomes > available for the FLex5000, it will work on the SDR-1000 with some > caveats. The caveats are that because the spurs on the SDR-1000 in some > cases are larger than any seen on the Flex-5000, the suppression will > not be to the same level. The spur subtraction algorithm done by SM5BSZ > is quite effective. > > We will not know the full capability until we have an automated > implementation. > > Bob > > Stan wrote: > > Is this "track and subtract spur algorithm" also available for the > > SDR-1000? > > > > Stan > > AH6JR > > > > On Friday 22 June 2007 13:08, Robert McGwier wrote: > >> It is addressed. I have 100 watts output and good sensitivity on 6m. > >> Any spurs that are there are very tiny. On receive these are to be > >> addressed in an early release of the software by using the track and > >> subtract algorithm that is in use in Linrad. On transmit, they are so > >> far below the legal IMD products they are not an issue. > >> > >> Bob > >> N4HY > >> > >> Phil LaMarche wrote: > >>> The receive on the SDR1000 is dead as a post with many birdies etc. > >>> Was this addressed with the 5000? > >>> > >>> Phil > >>> > >>> > >>> Philip LaMarche > >>> LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. > >>> www.instantgourmetspices.com <http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/> > >>> www.W9DVM.com <http://www.w9dvm.com/> > >>> 727-944-3226 > >>> 800-395-7795 pin 02 > >>> FAX 727-937-8834 > >>> NASFT # 30210 > >>> W9DVM > >>> > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> FlexRadio mailing list > >>> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > >>> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > >>> Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > >>> FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ > >>> FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ > > > > ___ > > FlexRadio mailing list > > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > > FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ > > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] 6 meters
Is this "track and subtract spur algorithm" also available for the SDR-1000? Stan AH6JR On Friday 22 June 2007 13:08, Robert McGwier wrote: > It is addressed. I have 100 watts output and good sensitivity on 6m. > Any spurs that are there are very tiny. On receive these are to be > addressed in an early release of the software by using the track and > subtract algorithm that is in use in Linrad. On transmit, they are so > far below the legal IMD products they are not an issue. > > Bob > N4HY > > Phil LaMarche wrote: > > The receive on the SDR1000 is dead as a post with many birdies etc. Was > > this addressed with the 5000? > > > > Phil > > > > > > Philip LaMarche > > LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. > > www.instantgourmetspices.com <http://www.instantgourmetspices.com/> > > www.W9DVM.com <http://www.w9dvm.com/> > > 727-944-3226 > > 800-395-7795 pin 02 > > FAX 727-937-8834 > > NASFT # 30210 > > W9DVM > > > > > > ___ > > FlexRadio mailing list > > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > > FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ > > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] Interesting Noise
My replies to your comments are below; On Tuesday 29 May 2007 16:42, Ray J wrote: > what?? > > give us a break... no, give US the buyers, the owners of the radios a break > > Do you think that ever single little improvement that can be dreamed up > should be fixed/redone by flex?? I suppose at no cost too? No one asked that it be fixed for free. Flex could have issued an ECO which cost $XX - I don't have a problem paying for upgrades to my radio if it actually corrects a problem. BUT as far as I know, no attempt was made to my knowledge or was the issue even addressed that I know of by Flex. Do you see anyone from Flex defending themselves here or offering any solution? I am still waitng for some "Official" statement from Flex on this problem. I don't see how this could have "slipped" by the Flex technical staff. Did'nt anyone at Flex check any of the radios that were produced to see if there was any issues with them? I would think when you have a production run you pull a few radios from the run and check them completely to make sure they are being built correctly. But this was'nt a production problem, this was a DESIGN issue. How do you miss something like this? > > This is not a serious design deficiency.. sure it is, this problem never should have made it into a production run. >it is a simple little thing.. > that most people never even notice or care about... Maybe in your opinion, but there have been many owners ask whats up with this issue. Either you don't have the problem or don't care that your radio does'nt work as advertised. > > It must be a common radio problem because I have this strange noise/ > artifact in all of my rigs I have used over the last few years...ic-746, > ft-920, ic-251, and the sdr-1000. is that right! Funny my 930 doesnt have these issues. Why do you keep buying radios that have problems? > > Show us a radio/manufacturer that does not have any design > deficiencies.. one that makes everyone happy about everything... no radio is perfect, but the issue many of us are complaining about you obviously either don't have or just don't care if your money purchased a radio which is somewhat less than what you expected. Then again maybe your radio works as advertised and you really don't give a damn. Stan AH6JR > > > Ray J > W9RAY > > Stan wrote: > > This is an issue that should have been taken care of by Flex. > > Many not just a few owners seem to have this problem. > > Its obvious to me that Flex had the new radio in mind instead of > > responding to a serious design deficiency. > > Now Flex wants us to buy into the new radio. Will they be willing to fix > > design deficiencies such as this one? Or will we be left hanging again? > > > > Stan > > AH6JR > > > > On Tuesday 29 May 2007 08:52, Tim Ellison wrote: > >> This is a well known artifact and been discussed on the reflector. It > >> is noise from the DC-DC converter in the radio. > >> > >> Here is a Reflector archive search on the topic > >> http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio%40flex-radio.biz&q=dc-dc > >> > >> > >> Here is a KB articles that address how to clean up DC-DC converter > >> noise. > >> > >> http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10276 > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Interesting noise
This is an issue that should have been taken care of by Flex. Many not just a few owners seem to have this problem. Its obvious to me that Flex had the new radio in mind instead of responding to a serious design deficiency. Now Flex wants us to buy into the new radio. Will they be willing to fix design deficiencies such as this one? Or will we be left hanging again? Stan AH6JR On Tuesday 29 May 2007 08:52, Tim Ellison wrote: > This is a well known artifact and been discussed on the reflector. It > is noise from the DC-DC converter in the radio. > > Here is a Reflector archive search on the topic > http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=flexradio%40flex-radio.biz&q=dc-dc > > > Here is a KB articles that address how to clean up DC-DC converter > noise. > > http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10276 > > > -Tim > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edwin Marzan > Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:24 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; > flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Interesting noise > > I've seen something similar on my panadaptor as well. I refer to it as a > crawling hump. It happens with and without the coaxial cable attached to > the radio. The Spur Reduction button seems to manipulate it enough to > keep it out of the receive filter bandwith. Because it can be > manipulated as such, I thought it may have to do with the radio's DDS. > > > > Edwin Marzan > AB2VW > > >From: BILL GUYGER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mark Amos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, flexradio > > > >Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Interesting noise > >Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 11:29:48 -0700 (PDT) > > > >I've seen something like this before, not in this "application" > >however, it was interference to a broadcast RPU link on 161 Mhz. It > >turned out to be a data link from an installation that is either a > >sewer lift pump station for the city of Grand Prarie, TX., or a > >hydrological station associated with the Trinity river. It would appear > > > >on the spectrum analyzer spread out with pronounced peaks within the > >over all envelope go away and reoccur at intervals similar to what you > > describe. > > >So it MAY be a data link of some kind but then again > > > >Bill AD5OL > > > > > >- Original Message > >From: Mark Amos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: flexradio > >Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:02:59 AM > >Subject: [Flexradio] Interesting noise > > > > > >Folks, > > > >I have seen some unusual noises on the panadapter again this morning > >and wondered if anyone else has seen this. I've seen this before, > >usually in the morning, as I recall. I'm just wondering if they are a > >local noise (either in the shack or nearby) or if other people have > > seen them. > > >Here's a description: > >Noise floor (today at about -120) drops a couple of DB's A blob of > >noise comes up from the floor and spreads symmetrically, sometimes > >dissipating as it goes, other times stopping at a certain width and > >hanging there for a few seconds. This process takes a few seconds. The > > > >pattern recurs in intervals of 10 to 20 seconds for a half-dozen > >repetitions then stops for an indeterminate period before coming back. > > > >It can go on for some time, but eventually subsides. > > > >I've got a couple of AVI movies of a portion of the panadapter when > >this is happening and an I/Q recording of the phenomenon if anyone > >would like to see it. > > > >Anyway, just interested to know if anyone else has seen this > >interesting noise pattern and thoughts on what it is. > > > >Mark > > > > > > > >___ > >FlexRadio mailing list > >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > >Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > >FlexRadio Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ FlexRadio Homepage: > > > >http://www.flex-radio.com/ > >-- next part -- An HTML attachment was > >scrubbed... > >URL: > >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachmen > >ts/20070528/55b4690a/attachment.html > >___ > >FlexRadio mailing list > >FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > >http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > >Archive Link: http:
Re: [Flexradio] Contesting and Focus
I recall that it did work that way, as I had a similar setup using N1MM. Also recall myself and the Belize station as possibly being the first contest to contest QSO for SDR's. I will be on 75 meters this year single op single band with the same setup as last year. SDR-1000, N1MM, a 75 meter vertical and a KW. Last nite a half hour before sunset here (using the SDR) ZS6CCY came in here on 75 - both of us in the grey line. He was 57 I was 59. I tried him with 100 watts first and he could hear me but not well enough to make the contact as there were many stations from mainland USA calling him. I turned on the afterburner and first call got me thru. The SDR is a good radio, it still has a few hardware issues which I hope get addressed soon. I just wish more attention would be paid to these issues instead of the software. A bit more attention to these HW issues and I think this will be the best radio for the money ever in ham radio. Stan AH6JR On Friday 29 September 2006 04:59 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Phil, > > > > I use N1MM logger for contests (general DX work also). N1MM logger grabs > > the focus & controls the SDR-1000. I have the Griffin PowerMate & > > programmed it to work with N1MM as well as with PowerSDR. All operations > > are with N1MM logger & the SDR1000 follows right along. No need to > > switch the focus between apps. > > > > 73, Ray, K9DUR > > This was our experience last year for CQ WW SSB in Belize, especially when > running a frequency. You can go back and forth for "hunt and pounce" > readily as well. > > If someone can find the old archives (here and on the old Flex Radio > Forum) they might be worth a re-read. > > I don't think it was absolutely glitch free (I remember particularly > running afoul of a design issue _that has since been fixed anyway_), but I > don't remember that I or anyone else found even the year ago software a > fatal objection beyond that one item that's already history. > > > > Larry WO0Z > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] error message on starting SVN 687
I had the same error and had to go back to 686 Stan AH6JR On Saturday 23 September 2006 06:07 am, N3WT wrote: > On updating to SVN 687, on loading of the PowerFlex program, I receive the > error: > "Failed to load resources from resource file. Please check your setup" > Click OK and program stops loading and quits. Returning back to SVN 686 > and all works okay. What is the error message about and what may be > my problem? > I was waiting for other reports of same error here on the forum, but have > not seen them, so must be me. > > 73 N3WT John. > > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply
John, can you be a bit more specific as to what you did and what you used to do this. My unit seems to have more than its share of these "carriers". What about 10 meters? Any improvement there? Many thanks Stan AH6JR On Friday 22 September 2006 05:06 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I just wanted to let you know about a modification I made to my > radio. DC1 is a switch mode converter that provides +/- 15 volts > for the instrumentation amplifiers IC6/7 on receive that interface > the QSD to the sound card. > > The DC/DC converter's internal oscillator free runs at ~120 kHz > and is very rich with odd harmonics, every 240 or so kHz, throughout > the HF range. > > This manifests itself as low level 'carriers' that drift around and > through receive frequencies. When the SRD is first powered up they > move quite fast, but after the unit has warmed up the move very, very > slowly through your QSO. > > These signals were about S4 on my SDR1000 in the 40M band and are easily > removed with the automatic notch. But, loving to tinker like I do I > removed the DC1 and soldered a 7 pin header in its place. I used a 1" x 2" > x 2", +/- 15v linear supply wired to the header. > > How's it work? Great! No more warbling tones from within the SDR. > > I wish I would have done more before and after testing. Now when I > connect the receiver to a dummy load, most of the bands are clear of > spurs with the noise floor at -153 dBm. I imagine that the fundamental > waveform (square wave?) of the DC/DC converter was putting an awful lot > of total integrated power into the QSD and mixing with other signals > there to increase the total spurs. > > It just keeps gettin' better. > > Regards, > John > k2ox > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Heil Proset and SDR-1000
On Saturday 19 August 2006 11:41 am, John Basilotto wrote: > Jim, Below is a post I made last week. Heil cables do not work with the > SDR1k. I disagree! Mine works just fine! > > The wiring plan below is what you need to get your microphone working. I > don't recall the color wiring scheme, if you need more help let me know. > 73 > > For those of you who have hum problems with your Heil Goldmine microphone, > please note the correct wiring is as follows > The below wiring scheme results in no hum... > XLR 1 to 8P- 7 shield > XLR 2 to 8P- 8 Mic+ > XLR 3 to 8P- 5 PTT > XLR 4 to 8P- 6 PTT > > MAKE NO OTHER CONNECTIONS, WHICH INCLUDES REMOVING ANY WIRE ATTACHED TO THE > 8 PIN CONNECTOR BODY. > > The Heil Yaesu cable doesn't work properly with the SDR1K. The proper > cable for use of the Goldmine [and other Heil microphones with 4 wires] > with the SDR is available from FlexRadio or from Julius, W2IHY. > > Julius is a FLEXER; he can make a cable to your specifications. He'll > gladly share his experience pertaining to the right audio and EQ settings. > http://w2ihy.com/ > > > John P. Basilotto > W5GI > Marketing and Product Manager > FlexRadio Systems > Office 512-250-8595 > Mobile 512-663-6727 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim, W4ATK > Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 2:59 PM > To: Flex-radio Reflector > Subject: [Flexradio] Heil Proset and SDR-1000 > > If anyone out there is using the Heil Pro Set with the SDR-1000 I > would > appreciate knowing how you have it hooked up. I bought the YAESU adapter > but it does not match up with the diagram on page 11 of the manual. I have > tried to rewire the adapter but still no joy other than PTT. > > Heil Adaptor Red - PTT > Black PTT > White Audio >Shield > > The mic cable supplied with the SDR-1000 for interconnect between > the Delta > 44 and the radio is stereo but aren't the Delta 1/4 Jacks monaural. Is the > ring just floating? > > The Diagram on page 11 wants > 5 Chassis Ground (Shield) > 6 PTT > 7 Mic(-) > 8 Mic(+) > > I fear I just bought 200 bucks worth of Heil that I cannot use as > is. Any > help would be appreciated. I hates being without a schematic of the > SDR-1000 so I could tell what is what on the 8 pin connector. > > Is there a transformer or mic amp with balanced input in the > SDR-1000 > enclosure? Or should I wire 7 to 5 and forget the interconnect cable > between the SDR-1000 Mic connector on the rear panel and the Delta 44 has a > ring? > > Confused Senior Citizen... > > Jim W4ATK > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com > > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] High SWR
I installed this "mod" in my unit and I don't see much difference. Still have the weird SWR problems. Stan AH6JR On Sunday 06 August 2006 07:50 am, Tim Ellison wrote: > Go to the Flex web site. Then go to the Support section. There is a > button at the top that says "Hot Topics!". Click on that and you will > see a reference to the ATU RFI shield. > > -Tim > --- > Tim Ellison > Integrated Technical Services > > > -Original Message- > From: Scott Gordon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:42 PM > To: Tim Ellison > Subject: RE: [Flexradio] High SWR > > Not sure if I do or not I purchased this in April 06? > > -Original Message- > From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:58 AM > To: Scott Gordon; flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: RE: [Flexradio] High SWR > > > There is an ATU mod that includes a RF shield that is installed between > the PA and ATU. Do you have that mod? > > -Tim > --- > Tim Ellison > Integrated Technical Services > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Gordon > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:04 AM > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: [Flexradio] High SWR > > > I want to see if others see this. It seems like my ATU is not working > but I am not sure. I many times run my Clipperton L with no tuned > inputs and I turn the ATU on and tune/tweak it that way and leave it on. > On some bands it seems to be happy with that and others it flashes High > SWR with or without the ATU. > > I also see this when I operate without amp and may see a small amount of > SWR, not enough that I have ever got alarmed with my older Icom radios > or same for them I just turned on the ATU and all played fine. > > But on the flex it seems to be too sensitive to SWR. Instead of cutting > off the output I would think it would just cut back the power? > > Any ideas that I could try? > > Scott > KQ8RP > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060806/dbcd65d2/attach > ment.html > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR bad installs
slow the board down? maybe you need to speed it up! Stan AH6JR On Sunday 30 July 2006 09:14 am, Jim, W4ATK wrote: > I had posted some previous notes on serious distortion, or "buzzing" > when > I attempted to use version 1.6.2. Yesterday I cleaned the c:/program > files/flex-radio folder and did a re-install. Everything worked perfectly. > I have been playing with the setups etc and wanted to go back to the > defaults pending the arrival of the SDR-1000 tomorrow. > So, I decide to do the clean routine again. I have been un-sucessful > getting 1.6.0 thru 1.6.2 to install. I fear I have made a poor choice as to > machine. It is 2.1GHz Athlon P64 on an ASUS 939 board. It seems to be a > speed issue to me, but I don't know of a way to slow the board down. Any > suggestions out there? > > Jim, W4ATK > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
[Flexradio] New Flex for sale
Hi Gang. Due to MAJOR changes in my life, I am putting one of my two new SDR-1000's for sale. It does not have the tuner or 2m. It will come with the Firebox,cables,etc. Received the unit around the 22nd of April. Only xmitted on for maybe 10 hours. Price is $1500.00 plus shipping from 96002. Take care,Stan (530)224-1136 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060507/c98e87d4/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] "New" AM Modulation mode
Hello. Interesting I myself love AM. I have owned pretty much every "po= pular" (Valiant's,Ranger's,Desk KW,Johnson 500,32V's,) vintage xmitter out = there. I got started in it for the love of the old gear (like a old car). B= ut after several moves and lugging around 100's and sometimes 1000's of lbs= . of old equipment I have now sold off all my old AM gear and replaced it w= ith the Flex. = I realized that what I love about AM is the sound. And the Flex can do v= ery nice AM. The first "real" solid state rig that I can make that claim ab= out. I have tried lots of SS rigs (feeding the BM in KW 850, Yaesu FT-1000M= P,etc) and none of them ever came close to the results I wanted. The Flex t= ruly is a wounder radio IMHO. = = Take care,Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060429/014b9b35/attachment.htm
[Flexradio] band scope/pan question
Hi gang. Is there a way to make the band scope "wider"...to cover more freq.'= s? Like say the whole portion of 20m's,etc.? = Thanks you,Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060429/8cb8cca1/attachment.htm
[Flexradio] Best speakers for SDR1K
Hi gang. Just tried to run the SDR with some power (1KW or so) and got lots of fe= edback through the PC speakers. I then tried it with headphones.not as = bad but still there. = = So...anyone else have RF issues? What is a good speaker(s) to use with t= he rig? I am using the FireBox by the way. I know it says to use amplified = speakers in the manual, but it seems to me that amplified speaker would pic= k up more RF = Thanks for input,Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060426/677e2e8c/attachment.htm
Re: [Flexradio] Linux Wishes
On Sunday 23 April 2006 08:11 am, Robert McGwier wrote: > You can call me Ray, you can call me Jay, but you doesn't have to call > me LEE NOOKS or L eye Nucks, etc. What you have to do is enjoy the ride! > > These folks do appear to be enjoying the ride life is giving them: > > http://www.ubuntu.com/ > > > I say oo (as in b *oo* k) BUN TOO and who knows if that is right? My > ancient and even modern African dialects are a little rusty! > > Bob FWIW I have been using Linux since 1995-1996 I started with RedHat - then found Mandrake (now known as Mandriva) I have tried many of the different linux distros but always come back to Mandrake/Mandriva. I have found issues with most of the other distros that have turned me away from them. If I had to chose one distro it would be Mandriva. Easy to install, fast & very stable. I did burn some live CD's recently so I could check out some of the others including ubuntu, and they just are not as good in my opinion. Stan AH6JR
[Flexradio] New SDR help needed
Hi Gang. Ok...just got the two new SDR's here. Have some questions. I am hoping i= t is just a set up issue and something I am overlooking. I am trying to use it on AM. I have played around with the bandwidth,ALC= ,Mic and power levels,etc. None of the above setting really seem to do anyt= hing. I have tried a few different mic's..Yaesu MD-1, Astatic 1104C,tri= ed some studio mic's with soem cheap preamps,and EQ's. I seem to have some echo,and the unit does not seem to want to modulate = to very high levels. Now I have been a long time AMer with lots of vintage xmitters (Valiants= ,Ranger,32V2,Desk KW,etc.) behind me. And so farthe rig falls way below= what I was hoping for as far as AM use is concerned. I believe I saw someo= ne say they can get upwards of 150% pos. modulation with theirs. BoyI a= m only seeing around 80-90%. If I try and push it it distorts and sounds li= ke crap. Maybe the gent that wrote about that can let me know how to get th= ere. Anyways...any pointers would be great. If not I will be selling one of t= he units (keeping the other for SSB MARS use) so if anyone is interested le= t me know. I just received it today so it is basicly new. I got the FireBox= with it,etc. = Take care, Stan = -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060422/51336cd3/attachment.htm
Re: [Flexradio] Additional Meeting for SDR Linux User Group on Sunday April 23 at 1300Z
Lets see if I got this right, where I live we are 6 hrs behind the east coast so on Sunday at 9am east coast time its 3am here, nope not getting up that early. Friday, or is it Saturday at 0100 which is 9pm east coast time thats 3pm Friday afternoon here, sorry but I am not leaving work early to make this. Unless someone wants to donate a few hours of compensation for me. Looks like you have picked times that wont work for us normal people out here in Hawaii, care to try again? Or do we get left out? Stan AH6JR On Wednesday 19 April 2006 11:15 am, Dan Babcock wrote: > We have many SDR Linux users that are living in > locations where participating in a (USA) weekday evening meeting is not > practical. To accomodate everyone we will have another SDRLUG meeting on > Sunday, April 23 at 1300Z (0800 CDT, 0900 EDT, 1400 BST, 1830 IST, 2200 JST > and 2200 WST on TeamSpeak. The Sunday meeting is in addition to our > previously sceduled meeting on Friday, April 21 at 0100Z. > > > We will use a "roll call" format that is similar to the one used on the > Friday night forum followed by an open discussion period. The Friday > (Thursday in USA) meeting will focus on ubuntu support issues. The Sunday > meeting will focus on DttSP software development. > > > If you are time limited on Sunday and have questions or comments but are > unable to stay for the entire meeting, please let me know. I will do my > best to move you to the front of the line. > > For those that might need a refresher here is a link to the TeamSpeak page in the FlexRadio forums: > >http://flex-radio.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1745< > > See you Thursday, Friday or Sunday. > > > 73, > > Dan N4XWE > > > > - > Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ > countries) for 2¢/min or less. -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/2 >0060419/8a62f7af/attachment.htm > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio > Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] [OT] dual-boot Windows XP machine
I dual boot XP and Mandriva Linux, I have been doing this for a long time now. Since I have fewer security issues with Mandriva I use it 95 % of the time. The only time I use XP is when I absolutely need to run a windows program like Autodesk Civil 3D or ArcGIS. Otherwise theres no reason to use XP. I have another much better machine which is set up in similar fashion but the ONLY windows program I use it for is SDR. I block it from the internet as much as possible. this keeps the windows partition clean from all the garbage on the net and in top shape for the SDR radio. Stan AH6JR On Sunday 16 April 2006 12:48 pm, Ken N9VV wrote: > Sometime this week there was a discussion about how to setup a PC > for dual boot of Windows XP. We usually think of dual-boot as being > for dissimilar Operating Systems. But in this setup there might be > two implementations of XP. One fellow suggested separate profiles > would also be worth looking into. > > The idea is to have one PC personality that has all your email, > browsing, and auxiliary utilities. The other personality might be > stripped down for controlling your SDR-1000 only (no internet, no > extras) so that all the cycles could go to the Console code. These > articles might have some nuggets of info to enable that kind of a > dual-boot structure: > > http://www.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=1853 >01251 http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291980 > > de ken n9vv > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio > Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Am I Missing Something? Or Is Everyone?
When I purchased my radio, Gerald told me on the phone having an SDR radio is really neat cause every few weeks you get new software. Its like Christmas, every few weeks there a new version of software to play with, like getting a new radio. So this is changing? Why? I dont have the time to set up SVN, my life doesnt revolve around ham radio. I am sure there are some of us who actually have real jobs (not retired). If the tune from the original song is changing Gerald, can I send my radio and all the other items I needed to purchase to make it work in for a full refund? Stan AH6JR On Sunday 16 April 2006 06:49 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have a Flex on order,.. It is due to ship in a couple of three weeks. > > Part of my purchasing decision was to have ready access to source and Beta > releases. > > I'll call Gerald Monday moring and explain that he can cancel my order if I > have to deal with SVN. > > So there! IS that a simple enough business decision for Gerald? > > -Dan K6KDK > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dale Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Don AE5K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: > Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 8:35 AM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Am I Missing Something? Or Is Everyone? > > > I must agree with Don on this. I really like using and playing with the > > beta versions. It is the joy of experimenting that makes the SDR unique. > > There needs to be an easier way to download and use the beta versions. I > > also agree with Gerald along the lines of business sense. One has to > > present the SDR as stable and ready to go to the majority of operators. > > That being said, I still like the idea of easy downloads of beta > > versions. 73, > > Dale AA5XE > > > > Don AE5K wrote: > > >At the risk of getting my hands slapped (yes, this list now has a bunch > > >of "Thou Shall Nots..." which are hard to keep up with)... > > > > > >In a recent communication to this list, Gerald wrote: > > >>That is to publish BOTH the source and the executable code on > > >>the SVN server and you will have access. You do NOT need to compile > > >> any code to get and run the latest. > > > > > >Sounds good! > > > > > >So, I believed Gerald and decided to try out the very latest "alpha". I > > >am sorely unexperienced with Subversion, but have TortoiseSVN installed > > >on my Windows 2000 machine that I've been using in the past to run > > >PowerSDR. Briefly, here are my experiences last evening: > > > > > >1. Made a directory to hold the svn stuff and clicked on the only thing > > >I could find that would download from the URI given by Tim E. the other > > >day. Lucky I have a DSL connection out here in the boondocks of the > > >Ozarks ... it took more than several minutes. Ended up with 95.9 MB > > >(with 172 MB of disk space taken up) in the directory, including 5660 > > >files and 714 folders! > > > > > >2. Made my way to the "release" folder under trunk->bin and found a > > >"powersdr.exe". Clicking on it started up the "wisdom" program for a > > >few minutes. Then, instead of starting up the PowerSDR console, it told > > >me of a fatal error: "File or assembly name > > >Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput of one of its dependencies was not found" > > > > > >3. Copied powersdr.exe into it's own folder and started it. Now I > > >consistently get a fatal error which starts out: "The system cannot find > > >the file specified ... at > > >System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithShellExecuteEX (ProcessStartInfo > > >startInfo)" and continuing with 4 more lines similar. > > > > > >Even though I might be considered a "software type", my expertise is not > > >in the area of svn or MS Windows. > > > > > >It used to be simple to try a new beta version. Just download a couple > > >megabyte file and go. Gerald, it just isn't that way any more! > > > > > >What am I missing? (besides some files) Maybe some good directions on > > >how to use subversion and to properly execute the latest alpha? Or do > > >those who wish to try out the latest need to become software gurus? > > > > > >I can accept the shift ... but I feel many of us are now left out. > > > > > >73, > > >Don AE5K > > > > > > > > >___ > > >FlexRadio mailing list > &
[Flexradio] anyone using "plug-in's"?
Hi gang. I was woundering if anyone has played around with using "plug-in's" for = audio shaping? It seems most people are using outboard EQ's,mixers,limiters= ,etc. There are so many plug-in's out there and are much cheaper then the h= ardware approch. = Take care,Stan = -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060415/2480efcc/attachment.htm
Re: [Flexradio] Increased frustration....
Herald. I know next to nothing about the operations of the Flex Radio. But I hav= e built some "extreme" high end PC's (water cooled CPU,overclocking,dual gr= aphics cards,etc.) and would suggest you do some shake down on your home = brew machine. = You said when you turn off some of the programs that this helps. That ma= kes me think RAM or CPU issues. Here are two freeware programs that will he= lp you find any weakness in your hardware. The first is Prime95. If you hav= e a dual core CPU or Hyperthreding CPU you need to set up TWO instances of = the program and make sure your CPU is running it at 100%. You need to leave= it running for 12+ hours and better if it goes 24+ hours. = http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm = The next is memtest86+ v.1.65. Again.letting it cook for 12+ hours i= s best. = http://www.memtest.org/ = If you get ANY errors with either program then there is a weakness "some= where" in the machine. = = Fixes range from "loosing" the memory timing, adjusting the voltages on = the RAM,CPU,etc. Replacing the RAM,etc.,etc. = = Thats about all I can offer as I know nothing about software. = Take care, Stan = PS.for those who are interested in my "beast" of a PC...you can see p= ics of it (there are also pics of my friends,beautiful girlfriend,cars,me,k= ids,etcso be warned!!) at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net/album?.dir=3Da7c5&.src=3Dph&store=3D&prodid=3D&.done=3Dhttp%3a//photo= s.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos The one on the top is the one I am using now. t= he one on the bottom was my very first high end build. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060415/e83a4544/attachment.htm
[Flexradio] EQ question
Hi gang. I noticed that the earlier version had a multi-band EQ and not just a LO= W-MED-HI. Is there anyway to "bring it back" or ad it to the ne consol? = Take care,Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060415/5aa11947/attachment.htm
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Increased frustration....
I agree 110%being new to Flex Radioand knowing 0% about programing.= It upsets me to hear that you were poo-pooed for asking questions about a = problem your having. I believe I have found a great group of people here with the Flex family= . It seems to support what AMATEUR radio was founded on. And I look forward= to being part of the evolution of what I feel with be the future of ham ra= dio (PC/software radios). So ignore the Know-it-alls and hang in there.I once heard that PhD.= stood for Piled Higher and Deeper = = Take care, Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060415/e9419223/attachment.htm
[Flexradio] where can I get the new console?
Hi Gang. Where can I download the new console from? = Take care,Stan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060413/8c8b68b2/attachment.htm
[Flexradio] SDR-1000 AM use
Hi gang. Stan Clewett here. I just ordered TWO SDR-1000 mainly for MARS use. I ha= ve not been active in ham radio for about 3 years now. But after reading so= me of the reviews about the radio I see some are using it for AM use. This really got my attention as my main interest when I was active was A= M. I had a bunch of vintage xmittersValiant,Ranger, 32V2heck even h= ad a Desk KW for a bit. I would like to hear from users that are using the = SDR-1000 on AM and know what "good AM" sounds like.BIG,heavy,loud,full,= plate modulated sound. So my question(s) is this: = What band width is optimal. Are you using external audio equipment. What kind of mics seem to work best. = And any other input on setting,software changes,tweaks,etc. = = Thanks for everyones time. = 73 Stan = -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachme= nts/20060411/53f8dce6/attachment.htm
Re: [Flexradio] yahoo, etc.
I agree! :) Stan AH6JR = From: "Christopher T. Day" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon Mar 13 11:49:51 CST 2006 To: Jim Lux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, flexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] yahoo, etc. I suggest a separate group for discussions on whether there should be separate groups. Discussing it here is diluting useful information all around. Chris -AE6VK -Original Message- From: Jim Lux [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 9:44 AM To: flexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] yahoo, etc. related to Ken's comment about the success of HFPack yahoo group: Indeed, they work well. However HFpack, and related groups, are more generic and not tied to a particular hardware widget. The facilities provided by HFpack are not provided by any other venue. In the Flex-radio SDR1000 case, that's not so clear: Flex has a web site, with forums, file areas, etc. If interest in "SDR"s as a generic entity grows, I think it would be time to look to more generic sites. I also note that HFPack is moderated, which makes a big difference. If Flex stops being supportive, then I'd also see the need for an independent venue (much like the numerous forums for car makes.. some useful, some less so) Re Frank's comments about forking: Yes, forking is a time honored tradition of Open Source, however, as Eric Raymond points out in "Cathedral and Bazaar": forking is strongly discouraged by societal forces within the F/OSS community. A manifestation of that societal force is the numerous "no yahoo group" posts. re various comments along the "let a thousand flowers bloom" lines: I am all in favor of trying lots of new things. The fear (perhaps unfounded) is that Flex (the participation of who is essential) will find themselves spread too thin, trying to keep up with them all, and wind up overwhelmed. re Stan's comment on license status: Now we are a real e-community! we've got ad hominem attacks and flame wars heating up. Let the entertainment begin! Jim, W6RMK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
= From: Philip Covington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon Mar 13 11:15:06 CST 2006 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo On 3/13/06, Stan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But if this yahoo group is so dangerous to the SDR then I would ask you Phil, > to take the lead and be the first to remove SDR related material from your > website. I never said that the new yahoo group is dangerous to anything. Heck, I have already subscribed to it. > I Rest My Case!! > > Stan > AH6JR Good! Phil N8VB I know you have subscribed I was trying to make a point by bringing that up. I seriously dont think any other group or website harms SDR or for that matter Flex Radio. The more people who find out about SDR the better. There are some people who think another place for info is going to harm the effort. Some have even resorted to gloom and doom to make their point. Some have lowered themselves to personal attacks. Thanks for making it more clear that the "other" group is a necessity. Stan AH6JR
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
On Monday 13 March 2006 05:39 am, you wrote: > > So tell me, how long have you had your no code license? > > > > Stan > > AH6JR > > Jeze man, you need to calm down! That is pretty offensive... I'm just getting warmed up! :) > > P.S. > > For those who are complaining that there is too much software oriented > talk on this list... all I have to say is DUH! ... the SDR-1000 is a > SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO... what the *&#! did you think you were > buying? If we go along with all the people who say no to a yahoo group, then we should ask those who have an SDR related website to shut that down also. Thats the kind of thinking we have going here. Yes, its a software defined radio, but not everyone cares to code (not morse code). Some of us would prefer to talk about the hardware, like maybe whats in that little black box we paid $1400 for. Or maybe making the computer work better with the (Egad) software. Do you see there are many areas of interest here? Some of us dont care to learn programming or dont have the time to get that deep into it. Different strokes for different strokes! I suppose I could start a yahoo group for the following; those who use an SDR radio with Vertical antennas those who use an SDR radio with yagi antennas those who use an SDR radio with mobile antennas those who use an SDR radio with crystal microphones those who use an SDR radio with slow computers get the point? would it really hurt anyone? Stan AH6JR > > 73 de Phil N8VB (not a communist)
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
On Monday 13 March 2006 12:51 am, Larry Loen wrote: > Stan wrote: > >That's right, ANYONE can start an SDR group on yahoo! > >If you want official information you have the "choice" to go to > >the "Official" SDR website. OR you can go to yahoo and post a message and > > you might get an answer. > > And if so, then we're all very happy. Really. But, my main concern in > the idea is that this is exactly what won't happen. > > I don't know how many Flex Radios have been sold, but I not suppose it > to be 10,000 (if that happy moment has arrived, we're at a different > discussion). > > As far as I know, we don't have a huge community, whether satisfied with > this reflector or not. > > Maybe the ownership group is big enough to support another group on yet > another fora with a whole new set of rules. Maybe. Why does it have to be an "ownership group"? Why not just an individual? > > >Sure, you may want the info provided by the manufacturer, not too many are > > as accessible as the Flex team. > > > >But if some one wants a yahoo group why bother to stop them? > >We should be encouraging these people to do these things. > > We should be encouraging what works best. If a Yahoo group does that, > fine. Not the point at all, ANYONE can do as he pleases, if you think this is the best place for you, well, stay here. > > But, some of us have been here a while and we've seen things happen. > And, accordingly, we speak up. Oh? Please, dont go that route, thats scare tactics and you know it. > > I've participated in two or three different Flex-based fora and most of > them don't get a huge amount of traffic. I wish they had more, > actually. I don't think this is the perfect solution, either. No one is saying this yahoo group is a solution to anything, its just another place to get information. > > But the status of the various fora are enough to make me suspicious we > simply don't have the critical mass for another group. Try if you like, > but don't be surprised at the result if some of us who've been here a > while have guessed correctly. who cares! if the owner of the yahoo group wants to try and runa group there thats fine, if he fails thats fine, if he succeeds thats fine. > > >this is how you get your ideas/products out to the mainstream by providing > >more outlets for the users and those who are interested. > > > >Not everyone goes to the manufacturers website for info. > > I don't know who the official owner of this reflector is, but as far as > I remember the history, the impetus for this reflector did not, so far > as I know, come from Flex Radio. since when does it have to come from Flex? They should be thrilled with the extra interest. > The main company players are generous > with their time (that's a good reason to be here), but a lot of the > value comes from the various experimenters helping each other out, even > including those who don't code and don't solder. be honest, what are you afraid of? > > I would have to say that since this was established, total traffic went up. > > It has perhaps been too successful for its own good. Most of the > written information used to flow via the Flex Radio fora. Once this got > established, this reflector got far and away the largest fraction of the > traffic. > > Now, that's something to think about. In the 'net, people tend to vote > with their feet. this forum here has way too much software talk for me, personally I like hardware myself. > > I think the main reason to be dissatisfied here is that there is no > filtering to speak of. You have a dozen different conversations going > on at once, some highly technical, and you get them in time sequence. > That's a real problem. I just don't know that splitting the group will > help very much, if the goal is to get questions answered. who's splitting the group? Its just another place to go for information on the SDR! > > Flex now has an official bug tracking site. I should go there. I > haven't, not yet. So, I'm missing out. My bad, but it's risk when you > split a small group up. You got it all wrong, no one is splitting anything up. > > >You know what customer service is like at most places these days. Flex may > > be an exception but how many people actually know this? > > Most people find out the first time they have any service related > question of any kind. > > >Then again from a yahoo group you might find more people being directed to > > the Flex site than otherwise would happen. > > Well, that's a dis
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
That's right, ANYONE can start an SDR group on yahoo! If you want official information you have the "choice" to go to the "Official" SDR website. OR you can go to yahoo and post a message and you might get an answer. Sure, you may want the info provided by the manufacturer, not too many are as accessible as the Flex team. But if some one wants a yahoo group why bother to stop them? We should be encouraging these people to do these things. this is how you get your ideas/products out to the mainstream by providing more outlets for the users and those who are interested. Not everyone goes to the manufacturers website for info. You know what customer service is like at most places these days. Flex may be an exception but how many people actually know this? Then again from a yahoo group you might find more people being directed to the Flex site than otherwise would happen. You "amateur radio hobbyists" who said "NO" need to rethink what your reasoning is for the negative response to a yahoo site. With that archaic kind of thinking its a wonder we still have a hobby. It is a hobby isnt it? Stan AH6JR On Sunday 12 March 2006 07:22 pm, you wrote: > You are right, Stan, anyone can start a group on Yahoo concerning the > SDR and FlexRadio. However, when I want official information concerning > the SDR I would much prefer to obtain it from a site or reflector owned > and maintained by FlexRadio. The original forum at the flex website was > great because all of the information was located in one place. Now we > have a reflector that accomplishes much. The forum can be expanded if > need be. The bug documenter and feature request site is good but is > another place to have to go check. > 73, > Dale AA5XE > > Stan wrote: > >I had no idea we lived in a closed communist society where we have one > > group (the elite) dictating to the others (the surfs) what someone can > > and cannot do. I am sure the owner of the yahoo group paid for his radio > > just like everyone else and I would think it entitles him to have some > > choices (if this is still America). If his choice is to start a yahoo > > group so be it! Why is there always a group that wants things their way? > > Someone else has an idea, so he goes for it, if he fails - HE FAILS! - if > > he succeeds? GREAT! For those of you who dont want a yahoo group, get out > > of the way and let the man try his idea! > > > >AH6JR > >Stan > > > >On Sunday 12 March 2006 12:52 pm, John Basilotto wrote: > >>Gentleman, > >>Something to think about > >> > >>There has been less than 10 "NO" posts in the last 48 hours. I've had > >> over 30 conversations over the last few months with people who don't use > >> the reflector because they are intimidated by the highly technical > >> content of the posts on our reflector. A synthesis of their comments is > >> "...[they are] simply operators and not really interested in writing or > >> even knowing about software." > >> > >>Despite numerous posts by others that they are welcome here, has not > >>changed their mind. > >>It's possible to have Yahoo posts vectored here but some think that doing > >>so would open the Spam floodgate. I belong to three Yahoo discussion > >>groups; I get virtually no Spam because I use a Spam blocker. > >> > >>The below post is what served as the catalyst in starting a Yahoo users > >>groups. Yahoo may not be the answer, but one thing is certain, the > >> current Reflect does not appear to meet the needs of the typical ham-a > >> person who just likes to get on his radio and talk to others. These > >> folks may very well be the dominant group of SDR1000 user in the future. > >> > >>Original post. > >>Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 7:42 PM > >>To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > >>Subject: [Flexradio] Excuse my ignorance but... > >> > >>I've been reading the mail here for a while before deciding to buy the > >>SDR1K, and one thing puzzles me. > >>There is virtually no discussion on actual use of the radio, by that I > >>mean do any of you operate on air ? > >>All discussion is software related, which is after all what defines the > >>radio, but as someone who is a radio operator first, and antenna > >>experimenter second and computer literate about 15th on the list, there > >>is little to help someone like myself understand the operation of the > >>radio. > >>This isn't a negative comment as I'm sure this list is probably one at
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
On Sunday 12 March 2006 07:23 pm, Stan wrote: No, you got it wrong, if everyone told Gerald his idea was bad we might not have Flex Radio today. What about Marconi? Alexander Graham Bell? YOU want to convince the owner of the yahoo group that its a bad idea, I say he goes for it, if he falls flat on his face so be it. Why do you believe we need strength in numbers? This way the SDR gets more out into the public. More people get to check it out. Maybe you are afraid of the competition this group might provide to the "other" group? Personally 90% of the stuff posted here is of a software nature, many of us are not interested in being a programmer. So maybe you and the "elite" staff of programmers need a place to hang out so us who would rather play with the hardware can have a place to discuss why R14 on the PA fried last nite during the contest! AH6JR Stan
Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo
I had no idea we lived in a closed communist society where we have one group (the elite) dictating to the others (the surfs) what someone can and cannot do. I am sure the owner of the yahoo group paid for his radio just like everyone else and I would think it entitles him to have some choices (if this is still America). If his choice is to start a yahoo group so be it! Why is there always a group that wants things their way? Someone else has an idea, so he goes for it, if he fails - HE FAILS! - if he succeeds? GREAT! For those of you who dont want a yahoo group, get out of the way and let the man try his idea! AH6JR Stan On Sunday 12 March 2006 12:52 pm, John Basilotto wrote: > Gentleman, > Something to think about > > There has been less than 10 "NO" posts in the last 48 hours. I've had over > 30 conversations over the last few months with people who don't use the > reflector because they are intimidated by the highly technical content of > the posts on our reflector. A synthesis of their comments is "...[they > are] simply operators and not really interested in writing or even knowing > about software." > > Despite numerous posts by others that they are welcome here, has not > changed their mind. > It's possible to have Yahoo posts vectored here but some think that doing > so would open the Spam floodgate. I belong to three Yahoo discussion > groups; I get virtually no Spam because I use a Spam blocker. > > The below post is what served as the catalyst in starting a Yahoo users > groups. Yahoo may not be the answer, but one thing is certain, the current > Reflect does not appear to meet the needs of the typical ham-a person who > just likes to get on his radio and talk to others. These folks may very > well be the dominant group of SDR1000 user in the future. > > Original post. > Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 7:42 PM > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: [Flexradio] Excuse my ignorance but... > > I've been reading the mail here for a while before deciding to buy the > SDR1K, and one thing puzzles me. > There is virtually no discussion on actual use of the radio, by that I > mean do any of you operate on air ? > All discussion is software related, which is after all what defines the > radio, but as someone who is a radio operator first, and antenna > experimenter second and computer literate about 15th on the list, there > is little to help someone like myself understand the operation of the > radio. > This isn't a negative comment as I'm sure this list is probably one at > the cutting edge of ham radio technology, but rather a request for > someone to post about actual use once in a while then I might understand > more than the 5% I do at present !! > Or is there another list that covers my queries ? > I suppose if I bought the SDR1K then I would learn as I went along, I'm > just concerned there may be too much to learn to actually use the radio > . > Keep up the good work, but remember not every Ham is a computer genius. > Some of us just like to operate the radio !! > 73 de Keith VK6XH > > > > > > > > > > John P. Basilotto > W5GI > Marketing and Product Manager > FlexRadio Systems > Office 512-250-8595 > Mobile 512-663-6727 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Rennick > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 4:11 PM > To: richard allen > Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating > andUseDiscussionGroup on Yahoo > > I also vote no. > Still trying to figure out how to use the bug list! > Bob K1OC > - Original Message - > From: "richard allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Dale Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 4:35 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Announcing the new SDR1K Operating > andUseDiscussion Group on Yahoo > > > Another NO vote for Yahoo. In fact, while the buglist and new > > feature request may be a good thing for formalising those two streams > > for the developers, I've not seen any comments here on entries made > > into those two lists. That was one of the good things about having > > bugs and feature requests come thru the reflector. Everybody got to > > see them and comment on them. Of course, that was one of the reasons > > for removing them, the bugs at least. It was said that they were too > > public and scared new guys away. One of the main purposes of the > > sdr1000 was to make an open radio and not one that was afraid to have > > its internals exposed. The exposure has always created more > > discussion an
Re: [Flexradio] [Fwd:Winrad new SDR program
I downloaded this but it wont run I have Win XP Stan AH6JR On Saturday 25 February 2006 01:12 pm, Ken N9VV wrote: > Congrats to Alberto !! > > Original Message > Subject: [softrock40] Winrad V0.90 > Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:12:36 +0100 > From: Alberto I2PHD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > There is a new SDR program in the block. which maybe won't > be of too much appeal to the users of Softrock hardware, > as it doesn't have (at least in this first release) AM nor > FM demodulators, just SSB and CW. > > If nevertheless you are interested in giving it a try, it > is freely downloadable from: http://www.weaksignals.com > Click on the left column on the name Winrad. If you try > it, please give feedback, either positive or negative, thanks. > > 73 Alberto I2PHD > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio > Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
Re: [Flexradio] Future of SDR?
On Monday 20 February 2006 09:10 am, W2AGN wrote: > Paul Shaffer wrote: > > There's no way to search the reflector so I don't know if this has come > > up before. I found this pdf on google: > > > > http://web.si.umich.edu/tprc/papers/2005/480/SDR-HAM-JamesMiller.pdf > > > > If you were in a pessimistic frame of mind you could envision the > > japanese radio manufacturers supporting an fcc restriction on open-source > > SDR. It has to be some sort of threat to their business model. > > If you have the code you can easily build an SDR version that due to bugs > > or design, transmits illegally. This is why I ordered the 1 watt version > > of the SDR1000 -- if I make a software mistake no one may notice. I plan > > on using the norcal dummy load most of the time since I have no > > operational experience whatsoever. > > That's what happens as soon as a lawyer gets involved. ;-) Believe it or not thats the same thought I had!! > > There was I time when I would not believe the Japanese Radio manufacturers > could have any say into what the FCC did, but having seen the ARRL sell out > to Winlink nothing surprises me any more. Government employees can be > bought cheaper then ever. (Speaking as a retired fed myself).
Re: [Flexradio] Howcum?
Why do that when I run a dual boot system here now, Mandriva and XP Stan AH6JR On Wednesday 15 February 2006 04:59 am, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: > In case anyone is interested in trying Linux - VMware have made their > server free of charge (crazy guys)! > > http://www.vmware.com/products/server/ > > So you can run Linux and Windows on the same PC simultaneously. > > Simon Brown > --- > http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ > > - Original Message - > From: "Eric Ellison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > The Linux console would be a more 'for fun' or 'because we could' > > project. > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archive Link: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/ FlexRadio > Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com
[Flexradio] Preview 8 Report
I turned on both Direct X and Polyphase FFT - not sure what that is - got errors-unhandled exception- but had the option to continue which I did. CPU usage has been running about 7-10%. It had been running a few hours. I just restarted the console and now its about 30% + or - 5 % All drivers are up to date so I am not sure why it went up so high, but it is running and looks very good. I restarted the computer - which is dedicated to the SDR and now the cpu usage is between 30 & 40 % Unchecking Polyphase FFT makes no change in the cpu usage. Someone tell me what this is please! Changing to GDI+ reduces usage to 10-15% Now I rechecked both GDI+ and Polyphase FFT and CPU usage is around 5-10% Hmm, gotta wonder why this isnt consistent, but it is working. I am running an Asus mobo P5GD1 with a Pentium 4 CPU 3.00 Ghz 512MB of Ram with an NVIDIA Ge FRoece 6200 TurboCache 256 MB Stan AH6JR
Re: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters
Aloha Gerald, The ones on 10 meters from 28.850 to 28.585 do not go away when the antenna is unplugged. There are also numerous others on 10 meters which "dont go away" when the antenna is unplugged. Why is this problem so obvious on 10? 28.580-28.585 are really bad. I did a screen shot of it but file is over 6meg. I would be happy to send it to you if there was some place to upload it to like an FTP site. Stan AH6JR On Monday 12 December 2005 06:04 am, Gerald Youngblood wrote: > Bill has made two interesting observations on his web page, both of which > are correct. > > 1) Not all spurs are inside the radio. > 2) Spurs caused by the DDS can be mapped and "dodged" > > The first one we can't do much about. I hear spurs on 20m here that I have > confirmed go away when I unplug the antenna from the SDR-1000. > > Virtually all radios have spurs somewhere. On the other hand, there are > software improvements that can be made to minimize or even eliminate spurs > from the receiver passband. We have discussed these but they have not yet > come to the top of our long wish list. > > There are two primary approaches that have been discussed: > > 1) The spurs are mathematically predictable and can thus be avoided by > moving the IF pass band anywhere in the 48KHz bandwidth of the sound card. > This is exactly the method Bill has documented in his experiments on the > link provided below. A DDS acts like a single balanced mixer where the > harmonics of the fundamental frequency mix with the 200 MHz oscillator and > its harmonics. Since the mathematics are well understood, all you need to > do is to predict the locations and automatically move the IF to a better > frequency as Bill has demonstrated. > 2) A second method is to map the spurs empirically and simply subtract them > from the signal in the frequency domain. In fact the subtraction could be > part of the filter itself. This is a completely linear operation. > 3) We could combine both of these to get the best of both worlds. > > The bottom line is that it can and will be done in software when it pops to > the top of the list. It will be a free download when it does. > > 73, > Gerald > K5SDR > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Tracey > > Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 5:21 PM > > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters > > > > How sure are folks that grunge they are seeing and hearing at > > 28.500 MHz and thereabouts are DDS spurs? I did a little > > playing with this with different DDS frequencies and > > listening with another radio to the same frequency and have a > > feeling I'm hearing my computer. What I'm hearing is > > dependent on what is on my computer display, and can be heard > > on another radio with the SDR 1000 powered off. Some > > screenshots of various DDS tuning options and the spurs > > generated in the neighborhood of 28.500 are at: > > http://ewjt.com/kd5tfd/sdr1k-notebook/spurs/index.html > > > > "Better Radio thru Software" > > > > Regards, > > > > Bill > > > > > > > > ___ > > FlexRadio mailing list > > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
Re: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters
Aloha Jeff, Well, I suppose if a new DDS chip is the answer I dont have a problem if the guys at Flex come up with one and I have to spend a few bucks to see the improvement. It is a great radio but I think this spur problem needs to be put at the top of the pile and resolved somehow. Stan AH6JR On Sunday 11 December 2005 04:17 am, Jeff Anderson wrote: > Spurs are worse near frequencies which are an integral divisor of 200 MHz, > plus the IF frequency. Spur reduction alleviates the problem, but does not > eliminate it. > > For example, spurs are terrible around 50.011025 MHz (but not at the > *exact* frequency of 50 MHz + IF). 50 MHz is 200 / 4. > > Let's take another integer divisor: 7. > > 200 / 7 = 28.57142857(...) MHz. Add to 11.025 KHz and you get 28.582(etc.) > MHz. And the spurs are terrible in this range, too. And although > spur-reduction allieviates the problem, it unfortunately does not cure it. > > When I received my SDR1K (about a month ago), these spurs were the most > obvious problem with an otherwise great radio. Unfortunately, I think it > will take a hardware change (new dds chip and...?) to reduce them - I > think software's done about as much as it can do. > > - Jeff, WA6AHL > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan > Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 12:00 AM > To: Tim Ellison > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters > > > Theres a very small spur at 28.700 there are a few at up and down from > 28.707 > Same with 28.711 - up and down from 28.727 > Basically there a quite a few all over 10 meters but the worse are at > 28.580 to 28.585 > > Stan > AH6JR > > On Saturday 10 December 2005 05:16 pm, you wrote: > > Stan, > > > > Do you see little spurs at 28.700 with Spur Reduction on as well? > > > > -Tim > > --- > > Tim Ellison ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) > > Integrated Technical Services ( http://www.itsco.com ) > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan > > Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:02 PM > > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > Subject: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters > > > > While tuning around 10 meters today I came across the worst case > > of spurs I have ever seen on any radio. From 28.580 to 28.585 is > > nothing but spurs. Turning off the spur reduction makes it even worse. > > > > This 5khz is not usable for me. Its totally destroyed by the spurs. > > > > Anyone else seeing this or have I got a problem with this radio. > > > > Stan > > AH6JR > > > > > > ___ > > FlexRadio mailing list > > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > -- > He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. > You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, > Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it > To him to be worthy of such devotion. > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
Re: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters
Theres a very small spur at 28.700 there are a few at up and down from 28.707 Same with 28.711 - up and down from 28.727 Basically there a quite a few all over 10 meters but the worse are at 28.580 to 28.585 Stan AH6JR On Saturday 10 December 2005 05:16 pm, you wrote: > Stan, > > Do you see little spurs at 28.700 with Spur Reduction on as well? > > -Tim > --- > Tim Ellison ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) > Integrated Technical Services ( http://www.itsco.com ) > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan > Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:02 PM > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: [Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters > > While tuning around 10 meters today I came across the worst case > of spurs I have ever seen on any radio. From 28.580 to 28.585 is > nothing but spurs. Turning off the spur reduction makes it even worse. > > This 5khz is not usable for me. Its totally destroyed by the spurs. > > Anyone else seeing this or have I got a problem with this radio. > > Stan > AH6JR > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
[Flexradio] Spurs on 10 meters
While tuning around 10 meters today I came across the worst case of spurs I have ever seen on any radio. From 28.580 to 28.585 is nothing but spurs. Turning off the spur reduction makes it even worse. This 5khz is not usable for me. Its totally destroyed by the spurs. Anyone else seeing this or have I got a problem with this radio. Stan AH6JR
[Flexradio] Weird audio click
For some strange reason on 12 meters and 10 meters when I tune around the band either with the wheel mouse or the Shuttle Pro I get an audible click every time a digit in the readout changes. If I leave spur reduction on I get it every third digit change. Example going grom 28.300 to 28.303 This shows up on the pan adapter screen also as the display jumps. Anyone else seeing this? Stan AH6JR
Re: [Flexradio] Audio click
I should also have mentioned this happends every 5 - 10 seconds. Stan AH6JR On Sunday 13 November 2005 08:13 am, Stan wrote: > Using preview 5, with the antenna disconnected, I hear an audible click > from the speakers. It also shows up on the panadapter screen as a jump in > the noise floor. Preview 4 doesnt do this. > > Anyone else seeing this? > > Stan > AH6JR -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
[Flexradio] Audio click
Using preview 5, with the antenna disconnected, I hear an audible click from the speakers. It also shows up on the panadapter screen as a jump in the noise floor. Preview 4 doesnt do this. Anyone else seeing this? Stan AH6JR -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
Re: [Flexradio] OT: My Vertical and the 80m Quest (help!)
I just purchased a Cushcraft MA8040V for my place. My understanding is these antennas work well. Got this one for $200 from AES. Bandwidth on 80/75 is supposed to be 100Khz 2:1 SWR and they recommend only 8-10 radials. I will let you know how this all plays out if you are interested. Stan AH6JR On Wednesday 09 November 2005 05:06 pm, Larry Loen wrote: > Jim Lux wrote: > > At 12:58 PM 11/9/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Thoughts on my vertical > >> > >> 2. Got the HF2V vertical in place with 60 radials. Got it "mostly" > >> tuned > >> up. Missing: Serious plan for more than 25 KHz of band coverage at a > >> time, esp. for upcoming CQ WW SSB and also covering both the DX > >> Window on > >> SSB plus CW and maybe RTTY. > > > > -- 25 kHz is about right for SWR bandwidth on a single vertical on > > 75/80, unless there's some huge loss source to kill the Q. > > The antenna analyzer seems to agree with you. I _think_ I'm OK. The > ohms part of the reading is about where the manual said it should be. > Given Frank's comment about the gain I should be expecting, everything > is making more sense, in fact. > > > -- You might seriously consider putting some sort of variable > > reactance at the base of the antenna. The radiation efficiency of the > > antenna is reasonably constant over the band you're interested in, but > > the reactive component varies quite quickly. You really, really don't > > want to be tuning out that reactance at the other end of a length of > > coax. You might be able to get away with a few switched inductors or > > capacitors, and just tune out the last bit (say, to get from 3:1 down > > to 1.x:1) at the shack end. > > I'd appreciate a link or two or more explanation of this. OK, if doing > it on the shack end is bad, I need something that I can do easily, > quickly, and reliably at the antenna end. > > > -- The folks at Force 12 have an interesting loading coil for the > > middle of their vertical low band dipole that basically stretches and > > shrinks a big spacewound coil to tune it. Think in terms of building > > yourself a coil out of something like 1/4" copper pipe that's a foot > > in diameter and a foot high that can be stretched to 2 feet high. A > > motor driven lead screw does the stretching (like in a screwdriver > > antenna). > > Well, I already have a nice coil on the antenna already that expands and > contracts. The problem is, at least the way it sits, it's kind of hard > to do quickly and easily. > > How would I get something like this working by the end of the month and > where would it go? > > > The capacitance hat probably won't broaden the bandwidth much, but > > might raise the radiation efficiency (in that it increases the average > > current in the radiator). > > That might be worth it all by itself. > > >> This is mostly about the vertical. My main problem of the moment is > >> better frequency coverage. > >> > >> My roughed in plan is some combination of the following: > >> > >> OTOH, the antenna is clearly "out-hearing" the G5RV, by upwards of 40 dB > >> in at least one case. I am now hearing zone 15 (Croatia), if > >> faintly, on > >> SSB and I expect I could probably work a lot of Europe, even as I > >> have it, > >> with 100 watts on CW. But, is there something else I have overlooked to > >> improve the DX radiation angle? I laid out the 60 verticals assuming a > >> velocity factor of 50 per cent as per ON4UN's book. Did I misread that? > >> Should it have been longer wire or something? > > > > Wires laying on the ground (or buried in it) aren't really something > > you can "tune" for resonance (at least not without knowing a whole lot > > more about the EM properties of your soil than you're likely to > > know). They basically provide a low impedance return for the "image" > > of your vertical, and the length is totally non-critical. (to a very > > rough first order, the propagation speed in the buried wire is > > 1/sqrt(epsilon), but I doubt you know epsilon with an accuracy of > > better than 50%, and that would really only apply to a wire that is > > immersed many skin depths (in the soil), which yours are probably not) > > I get mixed reports on this. ON4UN's book (as I recall) said the > velocity factor was between 40 and 60 per cent "depending on the soil" > and basically said (in practice) no one would know what it was like at > any given
[Flexradio] Power SDR Console v1.4.5 Beta Preview 3
As others have stated the Monitor is on all the time. Receiver calibration not working the way it should. I used an Elecraft calibrator and -73 dbm (about 40 over S9 is what I got) also gave me a real high floor. So I finally got to S9 - at -123 dbm. BUT the receiver sounded really nice. Quiet and seemed like I could hear all the weak ones on 40 meters. Eric, PLEASE leave boxes that need a check - unchecked when you send releases out. Since we have to import or run thru the setup it would be best that we the user get to do these things. I think doing this lessens the chance for problems on startup. I had all the buffers set to 256 and everything seems to be working. It seems now the CPU usage is higher. During the contest it rarely got above 10 % Now it seems to stay between 10 to 15%. Any idea why the increased usage? QUESTION: My linear needs at least 100 watts to drive it to full power. If these finals are good up to 200 watts can a design change be looked at to increase the output to 100 watts? What would it take to do this? Stan AH6JR -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
Re: [Flexradio] where is V31??
will you be around from 5-6 UTC? On Sunday 30 October 2005 05:10 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > OK now that the contest is over, we have a real clean shot. Everyone is > tired. > > I'm on 30 meters right now. I'll see if I can get anything going and stay > for at least 10minutes, weather permitting (raining now). > > If you want the SDR to SDR DX now should be best. > > I will transmit on 7.081 and listen on 7.266 > > See you there > > > V31LL > > > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz -- He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it To him to be worthy of such devotion.
