Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for Flex 6300
> The original question was kind of open ended itself……IIRC there was no band > specified or what the XVTR was to be used for. If it is to be used on the > lower VHF bands for casual QSO’s and some weak signal and digital work, I > still say the Elecraft should be considered. However, if the you plan to use > the higher UHF bands and for serious weak signal operation then by all means > I would go for something different, especially for 432 and above. > > The DEMI unit’s have always had an excellent reputation, I’ve met and > talked to Steve and have built and currently use his equipment with good > success. As I mentioned in a prior message, I also use Elecraft XVTR’s and > for my purposes, I don’t have any problems. > > 73 > Tom > W4TMW ~~ > On Aug 1, 2015, at 7:47 PM, Bill Tynan wrote: > > Mike: > > I don't know much about the Elacaraft transverters, but I have had experience > with DEMI units. I have both their 222 and 1296 units in operation and 2304, > 3456 and 10 GHz in a box ready to go up on the mast. I did have the 2304 and > 3456 units up on the tower in separate boxes but now I'm ready to put the box > up with all three, 2304, 3456 and 10 GHz. > > I've used the 222 unit quite a bit but I am just beginning to use the 1296 > unit. I only made a couple QSOs with it, but it works. It puts out 50 W. The > 222 MHz unit can put out 25 W but I have it down to 10 W to drive a brick amp. > > I have been told that the Elacraft units run fairly hot and I can tell you > from receiving stations that have them that they drift. The DEMI units are > solid as a rock. > > DEMI transverters can be had completed or in kit form. Mine were completed. > > So, that's what I know. I hope this helps. > > Hope to work you on the bands someday. > > 73, > Bill Tynan, W3XO/5 EM00kd > > > -Original Message- > From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Mike > va3mw > Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 5:57 PM > To: Samuel Strongin > Cc: Tom Warren ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Transverter for Flex 6300 > > In what way? > > Va3mw > > > >> On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:34 PM, Samuel Strongin wrote: >> >> There is no comparison in performance between DEMI And Elacraft , the >> DeMI is much better , >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Tom Warren wrote: >>> >>> Don’t forget the Elecraft line of transverters. They have a little >>> lower pwr output but just fine for running solid state amps. I’ve had good >>> experience with them and run a kw amp on 2M. They’re also good on FM if >>> that’s you’re cup of tea. >>> >>> If you plan on getting involved in weak signal digital work, be sure the >>> transverter you decide on has good freq. stability…..both the DEMI and >>> Elecraft XVTR’s qualify in that regard. >>> >>> Good luck on your decision. >>> 73, Tom >>> W4TMW >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Bill and Sue wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300?? >>>>> thanks >>>>> Bill >>>>> ___ >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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 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] Transverter for Flex 6300
Don’t forget the Elecraft line of transverters. They have a little lower pwr output but just fine for running solid state amps. I’ve had good experience with them and run a kw amp on 2M. They’re also good on FM if that’s you’re cup of tea. If you plan on getting involved in weak signal digital work, be sure the transverter you decide on has good freq. stability…..both the DEMI and Elecraft XVTR’s qualify in that regard. Good luck on your decision. 73, Tom W4TMW > > On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Bill and Sue wrote: > >> Can anyone recommend a good Transverter for the Flex 6300?? >> thanks >> Bill >> ___ ___ 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] ATU & RF Pwr Meter Problem
Rick, I read your posting with interest. I have almost the same situation where I have no pwr output or swr indication but comfirm actual pwr output via Bird meter. I also have the ATU and but it works fine…..no error message. I’ve posted my issue here with no results other than pack it up and send it to FRS….no real explanation that I can remember. I also called FRS on two different occasions without reply, so I’ll be interested to see if anyone replies to you with an answer to what could possibly be wrong. 73 Tom W4TMW Message: 5 Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 18:19:03 -0500 From: Richard Lawn To: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" Subject: [Flexradio] ATU & RF Pwr Meter Problem Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I just purchased a used bundled FLex 5000A to replace my Flex5000A with ATU which I'll probably soon post to sell. Here is what I'm finding with the new one: I see no RF Pwr in the meter though there is power output shown in the Palstar tuner meter. The ATU settings also reports "Tune Failed: No RF Detected" Any suggestions? Rick W2JAZ ___ 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] PSDR v2.7.2
John, I posted info about this situation a few days ago. Basically, it seemed that I had to re-input settings having to do with the accessories I am using on my F5Ka. In my case it's an Elecraft XV144 transverter. It saved the XVTR 'form' but it had wiped all of my XVTR settings. It also reset all my antenna settings to default….I use the loop setting for my external 6M preamp. There were some other items but not even worth mentioning…..took abt 2 seconds to reset. HTH…… Merry Christmas, Tom W4TMW - Subject: [Flexradio] PSDR v2.7.2 Message-ID: <000301cefeb2$f057c200$d1074600$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" When I upgraded PSDR from v2.6.4 to v2.7.2 for my F5000A + VU I was unable to get the data transfer program to work and had to manually update the data base. While creating the new transmit profiles, I discovered that the drive level was now saved in the profile. I use amps on 160, 6 & 2 meters and had reduced drive levels set for these bands to avoid overdriving the amps. In v2.6.4 I had one profile setup for each mic and mode, and now in v2.7.2 I have had to create additional profiles for these bands with reduced drive levels to avoid overdriving the amps. Has anyone else experienced this condition? I don't know if this change was intentional or if it is a bug. I would prefer that the drive level be set and fixed per band and not included in the transmit profile. 73 and Happy Holidays, John, N8WNA ___ 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] 2.7.2 consensus sought
About the Data Transfer -- I have also 'successfully' upgraded my Flex 5000a (win7pro-64) to v2.7.2 and successfully used the v1.0.1 Data Transfer program. However, BE AWARE that the Data Transfer program only transfers what is specifically listed on the page of items to be moved. Be prepared to re-input additional info, maybe based on your additional accessories, for instance; 1. I run an Elecraft XV144 transverter which drives a KW amp and have the the details plugged into the Flex XVTR form as required…..(LO offset, LO error, etc.). All that info needed to be input again. The Data Transfer program shows that the XVTR form will be transferred, which it does, but the input info has been wiped clean. 2. The specific transverter TX info also had to be added again. 3. My 'skin' reverted to a default and had to be reset…no big deal if you use one from the drop down menu…..just an FYI. 4. Your waterfall settings will be changed to a (default ?)…again, an FYI to save your old waterfall settings. Maybe this is due to the new 'weak signal' setting, I don't know. 5. You may have to recalibrate your frequency setting, mine was 3 khz too high….agn NBD but did require to reset my XVTR LO error setting. 6. Antenna settings were all reset to default (ANT 1)and had to be reset including my 6M ( preamp) loop setting, not really a problem for me…... just be aware. NOTE: All of this may be due to my setup, which is very basic, in fact my (one of Neal's) computer is only connected to the internet for rare occasions like this upgrade and for recalibrating my time clock for weak signal digital work. I've had great experience with my Flex !! So it seems to me that the files/settings which are transferred are those (many) basic files and not the files associated with accessory equipment. I mention this only to alert others who might have other hardware requiring custom settings. I save my settings (and revisions) in a 3-ring binder which is a lifesaver. It's interesting to note that David's (VK3AUU) cw memories were not transferred but mine were; maybe that's the difference between a F1500 XP and F5000 win7…..;0). Merry Christmas…….. 73 Tom W4TMW Message: 7 Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:22:37 +1100 From: "David" To: Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 2.7.2 consensus sought Message-ID: <8D2DC70D94EC4F80B9ED04779F5B9F97@DavidHP> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Seems OK to me. I upgraded from v2.6.4. I read the release notes. The only thing that didn't transfer was the CW messages and the antenna connections for the different bands. No big deal. Flex1500, XP . David VK3AUU ___ 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/
