Re: [Flexradio] Flexradio 1500/PowerSDR 2.7.2 question

[William H. Fite]

Don't mean to sound like a smartass but the quick fix is to shut down the
software before you shut down the radio.



On Sunday, June 5, 2016, David Hilton-Jones <
david.hilton-jo...@ndcn.ox.ac.uk> wrote:

> If I forget to close SDR 2.7.2 before turning power off the Flexradio
> 1500, the next time I try to open Power SDR it doesn't open and a box
> appears offering me either Flexradio 1500 or Demo, but neither works. I
> have to restart the computer, which is a bit of a pain. Has anybody found a
> quick fix?
>
> 73
>
>
> David, G4YTL
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Re: [Flexradio] FireWire replacement

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Trevor, there is no simple cable or dongle that will do this. As was
suggested by more than a few of us in the early days, Flex was not at the
top of its game when it chose Firewire to begin with, though Gerald will
argue earnestly that they had no viable alternative.

You might find on ebay or elsewhere a firewire to usb convertor but most
were designed for videographers and would be a kludgey solution, at best.

If you have a desktop, you can buy a Firewire PCIE card but with a lappie
you are pretty much SOL.

Bill
KJ4SLP


On Sunday, January 17, 2016, Neal Campbell  wrote:

> Trev
>
> If they were thinking of it, they would not tell you until they were ready
> to sell them! Although I have no inside information, I would bet 100 bucks
> that they would never do that!
>
> 73
>
>
> Neal Campbell
> Abroham Neal LLC
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Trevor Redden  >
> wrote:
>
> > Is Flex Radio Systems going to produce FireWire to Ethernet converter, we
> > are rapidly running out of laptops for 3K & 5K radios
> > Trev
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Re: [Flexradio] Leads

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As we move fully into the age of digital radio, I suppose it might be
argued that one is not a REAL ham unless one writes FPGA code in Verilog
and mounts ball grid arrays at home.  I am CW-competent (~35wpm) and spent
most of yesterday at my bench repairing and upgrading an old transceiver.
Today, I am replacing caps on a friend's AV amplifier.  In other words, I
am not afraid of solder burns or schematics.

That being said, it seems to me presumptuous to judge what one must do, or
know, or think, or feel to be a REAL ham.  The enjoyment of ham radio is
where one finds it, is it not?  After all, we pursue this hobby because it
is fun, not as a proof-of-capability contest.  Even if it were the latter,
what capacity should be judged in the age of SDR?

I am pretty competent in basic electronic theory and I am reasonably good
with my hands.  Does that make me a better ham than a friend of mine who
can scarcely repair a three-prong plug but has a profound knowledge of
digital signal processing and computes FFTs in his head?

That's the question, isn't it?

Will
KJ4SLP

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Pete M petem...@hotmail.com wrote:

 I don't know about the OP. but if I can, I do what ever is needed, even if
 I can buy most of the stuff that I need, i will try to build it..

 heck I even repair every damn thing I can. change my breaks on my car , do
 the oil change and I did fix my spa this spring.

 I am learning C right now so that I will be able to do some coding as my
 coding skill is pretty rusty and Cobol fortran and pascal are not up to
 date language anymore.

 And lastly, even if I have a salary that put me in the 10% of the highest
 salary In my city, I build my antenna's. Install them and if it does not
 work I curse at me.. ;-)

 So yes we are all different. But I have dyslexia, wich never stopped me
 from having 3 diploma and it did not stopped me of teaching electronics,
 computer and now I negociate work agreement and even propose text to change
 work law in my province..

 when there is a will there is a way..



 -Message d'origine- From: Ed WB0VHF
 Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:18 PM
 To: Ian Scoble ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Leads


 Since this is an SDR list, I trust you are writing all of your own SDR
 code, too, instead of buying it off the shelf.

 Just remember, we are all unique. That means that what you find
 interesting or easy, others might not and vice versa.

 73,
 Ed
 WB0VHF

 div Original message /divdivFrom: Ian Scoble 
 i...@scoble.co.uk /divdivDate:06/15/2015  06:58  (GMT-06:00)
 /divdivTo: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz /divdivSubject: [Flexradio]
 Leads /divdiv
 /divI¹m finding this thread really hard to comprehend, we are all
 radio hams
 and have gone through various
 Courses around the world, I would never ever consider buying a lead for any
 headset either Radiosport, Heil or Computer
 Headset I have sucessfully made all headsets work with every radio I have
 used both Flex or YaKeIc. So why not heat up the soldering iron and
 get on with it.


 Ian


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Re: [Flexradio] Monitor Speakers

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I believe you'll be better off with decent powered monitors such as these:
http://www.amazon.com/KRK-RP5G3-NA-Generation-Powered-Monitor/dp/B00FX7MMRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1429160457sr=8-1keywords=krk+rokit+5+g3+pair

I grant you these are ten times as costly as the monoprice pair that you
referenced in your post.  However, they have several advantages.  First,
they are designed as nearfield monitors, intended for close-up listening as
you will be doing while at your rig.  They are far more capable of
resolving weak signals than lesser alternatives.  You will copy stations
with good speakers that would be lost in the weeds with the usual computer
speakers.  They also reproduce music extremely well, as they are designed
for studio production.  Good music through good speakers is very pleasant
while working CW or crawling under your desk to sort out cables.

Wince once; enjoy for a lifetime.

73
Will
KJ4SLP

On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Charles Reiche charlie...@gmail.com wrote:

 So far I have gotten by using only headphones but I want to put in some
 wall mounted speakers.
 I was looking at theses from monoprice.

 http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109cp_id=10904cs_id=1090407p_id=8250seq=1format=2
 Would I need to use a speaker amp to drive them?

 Charles Reiche
 N3CRT

 On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 11:46 PM, Larry Loen lwl...@gmail.com
 javascript:; wrote:

  Use what you wish, but I have done very well with inexpensive computer
  speakers.  Use the type that have a headphone input that cuts off the
  speakers (usually available even on the cheapest ones).  I use
 inexpensive
  headphones also.  Flex allows me to equalize however I like anyway.
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] hercules

[William H. Fite]

Every time I mention this someone seems to get offended and feel the need
to flame me, but it bears saying again.  The Hercules controllers are
garage-band quality.  For many people they work very well and their owners
love them but you'll need to treat them gently.  If you push your gear hard
or move it from place to place often, you may find their lifespan limited.
Someone will now respond by telling me that he has used a Hercules on 20
DXpeditions including a week on the moon with nary a glitch.  To which I
reply, GREAT!  Just keep in mind that the Hercules brand is far from
professional quality.  If you want a controller that will really haul the
freight, look at models from Allen  Heath or Vestax.

Do I have any personal cred to say these things?  No, not really.  I went
SDR to get away from knobs and switches.  But I have a son who for twenty
years has sold this kind of gear in the professional market, including many
Hercules controllers.  He gets more of them back for repair/replacement
than any other brand.

Hope everyone's new year is off to a great start.

Bill
KJ4SLP
Bill, there are several successor models from Hercules that are supported
and seem to work as well or better than the MP3 LE.  Look on Tobias'
website for a list of supported models.

73 Ed, W1PPN

On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 6:48 AM, Tom k2bew tombew...@gmail.com wrote:

 Yea, It is not cheap. There is also a regular Tmate without as many
 features that looks similar to the flex control knob, but more
 expensive than the flexcontrol at 189 Euro.
 .
 http://www.woodboxradio.com/tmate.html

 73,
 Tom K2BEW

 On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX c...@omen.com
 wrote:
  The tmate2 appears to have a 260 Euro price tag.
 
  It would be nice to have a second mouse or trackball map to
RIT/clarifier
  tuning.
 
  Or right click on RIT to map the mouse wheel to RIT.
 
  Or better yet, a software function to analyze the harmonics in the
 received
  audio
  and adjust RIT automatically.
 
  On 01/08/2015 07:00 PM, Tom k2bew wrote:
 
  Have you looked at the Woodbox controllers?
  I don't have one but I am thing about getting one.
 
  http://www.woodboxradio.com/tmate2.html
 
  73,
  Tom K2BEW
 
  On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Bill and Sue ope...@rcn.com wrote:
 
  OMG, they are no longer selling the Hercules LE3 anywhere.  Does
anyone
  have any suggestion or have one for sale.  That again, is the Hercules
  DJ Contor MP3 LE controller
  Thanks once again Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] GPS Active Antenna NEW unsued

[William H. Fite]

Grab it, someone.  This is the antenna I use and it works very, very well.


On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Robert Kalkwarf b...@kalkwarf.com wrote:

 Hi,
 I bought two of these antennas last month and I only need one.  If anyone
 wishes to cover my costs it is available.

 tnx Bob w7wo

 Offline Please b...@kalkwarf.com

 NIB Lucent PCTEL GPS-TMG-HR-26NCM 26dB Timing Antenna N-f w/ Collar Mount
 MaxRad

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex radios are the worst polluters ??

[William H. Fite]

In Vermont, these people are called 'giners,  Agin this, agin that.  Or,
as my grandmother would have said, Never wanting what you've got.  Always
wanting what it's not.

They are always with us.


On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 10:21 AM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote:

 I'd like to know what is arrogant about making a radio that surpasses all
 legitimate legal requirements by quite a bit?
 Most places have a noise floor so high you'll never notice this at all.


 Some people just live to complain and tear things down.
 I put that in this category.

 Lets just drop it.

 Steven


 On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote:

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

[William H. Fite]

Or swallow hard and give up your dependence on knobs.  I'm not being a
patronizing smart ass but many of us have done just that and never looked
back.  The number of people who have discovered that you don't need
knobseven for contesting--is growing steadily.

Bill
KJ4SLP


On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 7:49 PM, Jay n...@no5j.org wrote:

 Bill

 You have probably seen this, PowerSDR-UI -- knobs for your SDR radio 
 http://www.dh1tw.de/powersdr-ui, but in case you missed it, there it is.
 Perhaps an email to tob...@dh1tw.de mailto:tob...@dh1tw.de, or asking
 at PowerSDR-UI discussion group at Yahoogroups http://groups.yahoo.com/
 group/PowerSDR-UI/ might help.:-)


 73
  Jay - NO5J
 n...@no5j.org

 On 3/10/2014 4:54 PM, William and Susan wrote:

 Well, I guess I am just about ready to quit.  I have bought and tried to
 install  SDR-Ui, I could not.  I bought and tried to install the Hercules
 DJ controller and could not.  I have bought the Flex Controller and tried
 to put that in line and I could not.  So, I will give it a try one more
 time and if fail then I might as well sell this computer, flex radio, DJ
 control, and a Flex radio control.  Now I admit I am a nit wit when it
 comes to loading computers with stuff.,But, I do know how to run
 whatever programs I have in it.  Now when I try to load up the Flex it
 tells me there is another flex running but I do not see it anywhere.   I
 have 3 Masters Degrees, I was a FBI Profiler with a specialty of hunting
 down Serial Sadistic Sex Offenders.  The point being I am not an idiot with
 all things.  I have checked the internet but they simply say to download
 things but not tell me what to do with them once it is downloaded.  If
 anyone has the program Team Viewer I would gladly let you take control of
 this computer and set it right for me.
 Ok
 Any last time help would be greatly appreciated.
 Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] Mic recommendations

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My primary mic is a Heil 781 but I feel compelled to point out that there
are MANY alternatives.  It is by no means a choice between Heil and a five
buck electret.

Shop around.  Guys who obsess over their audio quality might want a Neumann
M-150.


On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Bob Kay wa2...@gmail.com wrote:

 Check out the details on w1aex web page about his cheap mic. I use a PR40
 and the mic that w1aex describes. As a cheap mic I get many good audio
 reports from both.

 On Thursday, January 9, 2014, Jim Aspinwall wrote:

 
 
  Observations: Heil vs. electret...
 
  If you work through the Heil site and a couple of his videos on
 HamNation,
  etc. some things become compelling...
 
  - Electrets are VERY sensitive and will pick up a lot of background
 noise,
  front, back, left, right, etc. (fannoise, kids, cats, dogs, lawn
  equipment...)
 
  - Heils are designed with acoustic shaping for front pickup of a local
  voice source and cancelling back and side background
 
 
  - Electrets have little or no native spectral response shaping, generally
  poor on the lo-end, extended high end (useless) spectral range so you'll
 be
  into the equalizer settings a lot to get things sounding right, if at
 all.
  OK for shotgun and 'bug' mics, not great for radio.
  - Heil's ham line are almost perfect un-equalized for ham voice use and
  much more tolerant avoiding pop, hiss, RF, etc.
  - Heil's pro line can be amazingly and easily well tailored for ham use
  from AM through DX
 
 
  - Electrets require DC bias - opportunities for RF, hum intrusion,
 another
  complication
  - Heil - no bias
 
 
  I have the Heil HM-Pro, GM-5 and HM-10 and Yaesu and Kenwood cables - the
  Yaesu cable is a direct plug-in for the Flex.  Out of the box default
 Flex
  settings work good, properly setup for gain, EQ, ALC, DX, etc. even
 better.
 
  Recently acquired a PR35, made an adapter cable to the Yaesu cable,
  external PTT 'dongle' - ran through the recommended audio level setups -
  WONDERFUL.
 
  Given the option - a LOT of reasons to use a Heil in your hand vs. all
 the
  hassle and potential issues using $5 worth of kiddie tape recorder Mr
  Microphone element.
 
  (don't get a dime for this endorsement, just know what has worked very
  well under many rigs/conditions.)
 
  Message: 1
 
  Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 13:22:55 -0500
  From: wa1...@gmail.com javascript:;
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz javascript:;
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Mic recommendations
  Message-ID: D9742F58408B473E870654DA406AF1BC@Vostro220
  Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
  reply-type=original
 
  Jim,
 
  I bought my Flex 3000 used and it came with a Heil HM-5 mic.  It was just
  OK...
 
  I had an old fashioned Astatic D-104 with the $20 W2ENY replacement
  electret
  element that I used with my IC-756ProIII.  This works great with my Flex
  3000.  It has a flat response unlike the speech peaked Heil HM-5.  If you
  want to tailor the W2ENY element, use the 10 band graphic equalizer in
 the
  Flex 3000.  I would not waste your money on an expensive outboard speech
  processing unit.
 
  http://w2eny.com/D104Replacement/
  http://w2eny.com/D104Replacement/instructions.pdf
 
  Roger
  WA1NVC
 
  Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 12:53:51 -0500
  From: James Eastham j...@centrelearn.com javascript:;
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz javascript:;
  Subject: [Flexradio] Mic recommendations
  Message-ID: c6238001d1e0dda3324453191fbe6...@mail.gmail.com
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  Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
 
  I'm currently using a Heil HM-5 Mic with my Flex 3K.   I'm thinking about
  upgrading and looking for recommendations on what has worked well for
  other 3K owners.I had a QSO the other day with someone who
 recommended
  to just use a basic computer MIC  as in  $9.95 Electret.   What I really
  want is to have great sounding audio and would consider a preamp box I've
  heard people use ...or would a high quality mic make that unnecessary?
  Thanks
 
  Jim
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Re: [Flexradio] Mic recommendations

[William H. Fite]

Obviously (at least I hope it was obvious), I was being facetious about
using a Neumann 150, which currently runs on the order of $6500 a copy.
 I'm a happy Heil owner and I agree that Bob has done the amateur community
a great service over the years.

But...so often we speak to each other as if the only choices were Heil
or some ten cent POS that it is wise to remind ourselves once in a while
that there are many, many mics out there, including relatively inexpensive
studio mics that will beat the pants off anything from Heil.  And that is
no slam at Heil.

Sorry if I ruffled any feathers.



On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM, manual...@juno.com wrote:

 I use a D-104 with the Flex 5000 many times cause it looks cool and works
 well.

 Pete, wa2cwa
 http://www.manualman.com

 On Thu, 9 Jan 2014 16:41:44 -0600 Patrick Greenlee
 patric...@windstream.net writes:
  Here is a vote for the Heil PR40.  Plenty of other mikes out there
  and you
  can discuss mikes to death but I have never heard a good argument
  against
  the PR40 other than it cost more than using a crystal ear bud and
  gluing a
  plastic funnel to it and shouting into the funnel.
 
  Why drive a screw with a hammer when there is a perfectly good tool
  for the
  job.
 
  You find me something that has more capability for the buck as
  applied to
  ham radio and I might want one.  Hasn't happened yet.
 
  Patrick NJ5G
 
  -Original Message-
  From: Scott Blixt
  Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 4:23 PM
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Mic recommendations
 
  I have a HM-5 mic. And I also have a Flex 3000. Which cord do I need
  to make
  it work with the Flex?
 
 
 
  On Jan 8, 2014, at 12:22 PM, wa1...@gmail.com wrote:
 
   I bought my Flex 3000 used and it came with a Heil HM-5 mic.  It
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Re: [Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors

[William H. Fite]

Craig, it does not take long to leave the knobs and switches behind, at
least for most of us.  In my case, it was good riddance.  When I use my
backup rig, an FTDX3000, I think, Sheesh, I'm glad I don't have to put up
with this every day.

That being said, there are plenty of SDR owners who will tell you that the
lack of knobs and switches is a hindrance.  They sometimes buy little DJ
controllers and reprogram their controls.  They perceive that using a mouse
slows them down when contesting and maybe it does; I'm not a contester.  I
suspect it is mostly habit and custom but that is not for me to say.
Different strokes...

The more comfortable you are with computers, the easier the transition will
be.

All Patrick's advice is sound, read it again. And good luck.

Bill


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patric...@windstream.netwrote:

 Knobs?  Get over it.  Knobs or no knobs is not the issue.  Performance,
 ergonomics (other than knobs) cost/performance, support after sales,
 active, knowledgeable, and helpful user group(s), and so forth, these are
 criteria by which a reasoned decision is made.   Besides if you want a
 super nifty programmable multi-function button to end all buttons, you can
 get one from Flex or buy a virtually unused one from someone like me who
 bought it because we had a hard time weaning ourselves off of the mental
 aberration of the unreasoned dependence on buttons/knobs.  I don't use mine
 (having ascended to a higher plane of man-machine symbiosis.)  I'm sure
 others use them to great positive effect.  I keep mine around like the AA
 types and their unopened bottle of booze.  Who knows, some day I may feel
 the need for additional capability (enlightenment?) and plug in the knob.

 Eventually you will want to run something like 100 watts (mainstream
 hamdom is not QRP limited.)  You can turn a standard radio down but you
 can't turn a QRP rig up. Back pack, bicycle mobile, or whatever, these are
 the pickles and onions not the meat and potatoes.  And then you might want
 to run  500-600Watts. Do it cleanly with one linear.

 Some of us favor buying American... oh travesty... I have the Flex 5000A.
 My backup is a Drake 7. Previous HF rig was Atlas 350XL. Wanna buy off
 shore SDR...  take a look at Apache from India. I have a personal friend
 with one he loves. He has been ham for 42 years and then got the SDR bug.

 Knobs?  We don't need no stinkin' knobs!

 Patrick NJ5G




 -Original Message- From: Craig Schroeder
 Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 12:27 PM
 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: [Flexradio] Important Flex SDR Performance Factors

 Dear Flex Users Group Members,

 I have some Christmas money to invest in my first SDR radio.  I am very
 interested in the hobby aspects of SDR, but I must admit that there is a
 certain appeal to old school knobs.

 Therefore, the Elecraft KX3 has a certain appeal, but being a newbie, I am
 not clear if the Flex 1500 or 3000 offer SDR performance advantages that
 are more important considerations.  I do understand both systems use the
 same SDR software from Flex Radio.

 What advice do you have for me on the most important factors that I should
 consider in purchasing my first SDR radio?

 Thank you,

 Craig
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Re: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue

[William H. Fite]

The Samsung 840 Pro line of SSD drives has an excellent reputation.
 Between my spouse and I, we are running six of them and have never had a
hiccough or a burp.

(Why is hiccup spelled that way?  One of nature's mysteries, I guess.)

Happy New Year to all.

Bill
KJ4SLP


On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Keith Goobie ke...@goobie.org wrote:


 There are known / reported issues with Crucial SSD, made even worse when
 Crucial tried to dump a large number of these units on the markets for very
 attractive too good to be true prices.  It forced us to rebuild a DSTAR
 site twice, before we uncovered the problem / deception.

 Moved to a new drive and all sorted.

 CRUCIAL SSD = CRAP

 Keith




 --- Original message ---
 Subject: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue
 From: TM tm.st...@verizon.net
 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Date: Friday, 03/01/2014  6:42 PM

 Just thought I would let the list know about a recent problem I had with
 the
 Crucial (Micron) 128 GB SSD on my machine.  The machine is about 2 years
 old
 (HP i7-2600, 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, Win 7 64 Pro) and has been very solid
 until
 a few weeks ago.  Started getting lots of weird freezes that progressively
 became worse until the box would only run for about 30 minutes until
 crashing into a BSOD. Crash was so bad that windows did not even do a dump
 to help in debugging.  Really had me stumped trying to find cause.

 Long story short - Crucial had a bug in the SSD firmware that resulted in
 the drive becoming unstable after reaching 5184 hours of total use. The
 problem is well documented on their website, and their technical support
 folks are some of the very best I have found.  Downloaded the new firmware
 which totally fixed the issue.

 This really has nothing to do with Flex, but there seem to be several on
 the
 list with SSDs.  Just a word to the wise.  Hope it may save you some time
 fixing if you have similar problem.

 73, Tom
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Re: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue

[William H. Fite]

OED says either is correct.  :)


On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 1:45 PM, Phil Cragg p...@headstartpets.co.uk wrote:

 Collins English dictionary spells it hiccup.

 Phil
 G3UGK

 -Original Message-
 From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
 William H. Fite
 Sent: 05 January 2014 17:59
 To: Keith Goobie
 Cc: FlexRadio Reflector
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue

 The Samsung 840 Pro line of SSD drives has an excellent reputation.
  Between my spouse and I, we are running six of them and have never had a
 hiccough or a burp.

 (Why is hiccup spelled that way?  One of nature's mysteries, I guess.)

 Happy New Year to all.

 Bill
 KJ4SLP


 On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Keith Goobie ke...@goobie.org wrote:

 
  There are known / reported issues with Crucial SSD, made even worse
  when Crucial tried to dump a large number of these units on the
  markets for very attractive too good to be true prices.  It forced us
  to rebuild a DSTAR site twice, before we uncovered the problem /
 deception.
 
  Moved to a new drive and all sorted.
 
  CRUCIAL SSD = CRAP
 
  Keith
 
 
 
 
  --- Original message ---
  Subject: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue
  From: TM tm.st...@verizon.net
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Date: Friday, 03/01/2014  6:42 PM
 
  Just thought I would let the list know about a recent problem I had
  with the Crucial (Micron) 128 GB SSD on my machine.  The machine is
  about 2 years old (HP i7-2600, 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, Win 7 64 Pro) and
  has been very solid until a few weeks ago.  Started getting lots of
  weird freezes that progressively became worse until the box would
  only run for about 30 minutes until crashing into a BSOD. Crash was
  so bad that windows did not even do a dump to help in debugging.
  Really had me stumped trying to find cause.
 
  Long story short - Crucial had a bug in the SSD firmware that
  resulted in the drive becoming unstable after reaching 5184 hours of
  total use. The problem is well documented on their website, and their
  technical support folks are some of the very best I have found.
  Downloaded the new firmware which totally fixed the issue.
 
  This really has nothing to do with Flex, but there seem to be several
  on the list with SSDs.  Just a word to the wise.  Hope it may save
  you some time fixing if you have similar problem.
 
  73, Tom
  K1FR
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue

[William H. Fite]

Samsung 840 uses MLC, 840 Pro uses SLC.  Otherwise identical.


On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 4:14 PM, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

 OED says either is correct.  :)


 On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 1:45 PM, Phil Cragg p...@headstartpets.co.ukwrote:

 Collins English dictionary spells it hiccup.

 Phil
 G3UGK

 -Original Message-
 From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of
 William H. Fite
 Sent: 05 January 2014 17:59
 To: Keith Goobie
 Cc: FlexRadio Reflector
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue

 The Samsung 840 Pro line of SSD drives has an excellent reputation.
  Between my spouse and I, we are running six of them and have never had a
 hiccough or a burp.

 (Why is hiccup spelled that way?  One of nature's mysteries, I guess.)

 Happy New Year to all.

 Bill
 KJ4SLP


 On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Keith Goobie ke...@goobie.org wrote:

 
  There are known / reported issues with Crucial SSD, made even worse
  when Crucial tried to dump a large number of these units on the
  markets for very attractive too good to be true prices.  It forced us
  to rebuild a DSTAR site twice, before we uncovered the problem /
 deception.
 
  Moved to a new drive and all sorted.
 
  CRUCIAL SSD = CRAP
 
  Keith
 
 
 
 
  --- Original message ---
  Subject: [Flexradio] Heads Up re SSD Drive Issue
  From: TM tm.st...@verizon.net
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Date: Friday, 03/01/2014  6:42 PM
 
  Just thought I would let the list know about a recent problem I had
  with the Crucial (Micron) 128 GB SSD on my machine.  The machine is
  about 2 years old (HP i7-2600, 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, Win 7 64 Pro) and
  has been very solid until a few weeks ago.  Started getting lots of
  weird freezes that progressively became worse until the box would
  only run for about 30 minutes until crashing into a BSOD. Crash was
  so bad that windows did not even do a dump to help in debugging.
  Really had me stumped trying to find cause.
 
  Long story short - Crucial had a bug in the SSD firmware that
  resulted in the drive becoming unstable after reaching 5184 hours of
  total use. The problem is well documented on their website, and their
  technical support folks are some of the very best I have found.
  Downloaded the new firmware which totally fixed the issue.
 
  This really has nothing to do with Flex, but there seem to be several
  on the list with SSDs.  Just a word to the wise.  Hope it may save
  you some time fixing if you have similar problem.
 
  73, Tom
  K1FR
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Studio Monitor

[William H. Fite]

As I'm sure you know, there are no two audio geeks who are ever going to
agree on the best.  I have been very pleased with the KRK Rokit 5
(RP5G3).  It is designed and intended to be used as a near field monitor.
I think they are about $300/pair on Amazon.  Be sure you get the third
generation model (look for the G3).  They will play loud if you find
yourself in need of a dose of Led Zeppelin but will also whisper a Mozart
string quartet.  Very clear and crisp for radio communications.

Let us know what you choose.

Bill


On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM, Robert Fish rwf...@comcast.net wrote:


 Hi Steve,
 I just purchased a pair of powered studio monitors for use with my Flex
 3000. My requirements were a bit different as my music collection is on the
 same PC that I use for the 3000.
 So I wanted a pair of speakers that were music quality. As a result my
 budget was a bit larger. I was ready to pay around $400 for a nice pair of
 desktop studio monitors. I researched the available products
 and had settled on a pair of Yamaha HS-5s. Based purely on how they
 sounded to me side by side with JBLs and some others at the local Guitar
 center. As I was waiting for a sales person to help me, I found a display
 of clearance items.
 One of the items was a display model (no box or anything else) set of
 Yamaha HS50Ms. The older model of the same speakers I was going to buy. I
 got them for $120 each and they sound great.

 I just roll the high end off the receive audio with the PSDR equalizer.
 These speakers have two input jacks on the back. XLR input from my
 soundcard and 1/4 RTS which I pipe my Flex 3000 audio out to.
 They make wonderful communications speakers especially for AM (and SSB).
 Probably too expensive for radio speakers, but like I said, I use them for
 Led Zepplin etc. as well.

 Good Luck  73,

 Bob  K6GGO
 I

  Ok you audio geeks. I'm looking for a pair of powered studio monitors that
 are communications quality not music quality. Does such a thing exist
 without going through a bunch of trouble/expense?


 I'm currently using a pair of Bose Companion 2 PC speakers and while they
 are ok I'd like to take it up a notch on quality/size. Maybe something
 like
 this?

 http://www.amazon.com/**Behringer-MS16-Active-**Personal-Monitor/dp/**
 B00181T20O/http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-MS16-Active-Personal-Monitor/dp/B00181T20O/
 ref=pd_cp_MI_2


 Any thoughts/tips/tricks would be appreciated. And, of course RFI
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Re: [Flexradio] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000

[William H. Fite]

I use a pair of KRK Rokit 5s.  I'm thoroughly pleased with them.


On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Ernest Garcia w...@hotmail.com wrote:

 I second that!
 I used them on my F1K, F1.5K, F3K, F5K and now on the F6.7K with wonderful
 results.
 And as Alan said no hint of RF(I) Priced at around $40 bucks.

 Ernest - W4EG

  From: wa4...@gmail.com
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2013 12:57:35 -0500
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000
 
  I have a set of Bose Companion 2 Series IIs, with the one with the amp
 directly on top of my Flex
  VU5K.  I put ferrites on both the PS and audio inputs, just for good
 measure when I installed them.
  Not a hint of RF.
 
  73s,
 
  Alan
  WA4SCA
 
 
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  From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On
  Behalf Of Timo Toro
  Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 11:52 AM
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Powered Speaker Recommendation for Flex 5000
  
  I'm using two pairs of Genelec 6010A. -ZERO RFI.
  
  No wonder, because the founder of the company is ham. PRO stuff.
  
  73, Timo OH5KW
  
  On 9 Oct 2013, at 13:41 UTC, Roger Cole rcole...@twcny.rr.com wrote:
  
   Curious to hear what folks are using for powered speakers on
  their Flex 5000.  Presently using a pair of JBL E20 bookshelf
  speakers with a little amp.  Can't seem to keep the RF out of
  the speakers however.  Your thoughts and recommendations would
  be greatly appreciated.
  
   73,
  
   Roger
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Re: [Flexradio] Heil Pro-Set

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The clear answer is obvious:  A new 3000.

I got it for you, dear...




On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Dan Scott dscott1...@comcast.net wrote:

 Hi,



 I have a couple IC version of the Heil Pro-sets that I use with my portable
 station(s).  What I want to do is use one of these with the FLEX500.



 KB article:


 http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50372.aspx?Keywords=icom+heil+pr
 o

 covers  re-wiring  the pins in the Heil adapter cable.  I assume I can use
 either the Icom adapter or the Yeasu adapter (which I don't have).  I would
 like to re-wire one of the Icom adaptor I have and I'm curious if anyone
 has
 done this as described in the KB, and of course any good/bad reports.



 The end goal is to take the FLEX-5000 portable when operating the Colorado
 QSO party August 31st.  My XYL (W0PRS) really dislikes operating anything
 other than the Flex.  Of course I am the same way, but would rather blame
 someone else for the work involved getting the fairly well installed
 FLEX5000 out of its operating position and portable!



 Thanks and 73,

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Re: [Flexradio] USB/RS232 adapter

[William H. Fite]

Dave and Terry are right,  Newegg is your go-to place for items like this.

Bill



On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Terry Fox t...@knology.net wrote:

 I have had very good luck with the Sabrent SBT-FTDI from Newegg.com.  It
 works reliably on Windows XP, Vista, and Win7 machines.  I don't have Win 8
 here yet.  They sometimes go on sale, and I stock up on them.  I've bailed
 out a few friends locally with them, so I keep needing more.
 73, Terry, WB4JFI

 -Original Message- From: John Swink
 Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:47 PM
 To: Flexradio Reflector
 Subject: [Flexradio] USB/RS232 adapter


 Can someone suggest a brand  model of a USB/RS232 adapter that functions
 reliably?



 Thanks,

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Re: [Flexradio] Abroham Neal Lightning. Strike

[William H. Fite]

Thus far my grounding scheme has worked well.  Keep in mind that Central
Florida is the lightning capitol of the whole world so we get plenty of
opportunities for loss.

I installed a Siemens whole-house surge protector and similar surge
protector on the broadband cable where it enters the house.  Be sure to
tell the cable provider that you have done so or the technician will remove
it if s/he comes on a service call.  I use Brickwall surge protectors on
the 15 and 20 amp outlets in the shack and, in addition, an ICE line
isolator on the radios.  Polyphasers on all the coax, all gear bonded to a
heavy copper buss which, in turn, is connected to a star ground system
consisting of 5 8' copper-plated steel ground rods.  Surge protectors on
all the CAT6 lines between my cable modem, wireless router, and radio.
Copper-fiber-copper is better but pricey.

On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Jim Jannuzzo jsqu...@msn.com wrote:

 So- how did that grounding system work for your shack?
 Jim KJ2P

  Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:33:27 -0400
  From: nealk...@gmail.com
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Abroham Neal Lightning. Strike
 
  Comcast says they will not fix until next Tuesday so five business days I
  am stranded because of their problem.
 
  I am verklemp.
  On Jun 27, 2013 10:50 AM, Neal Campbell nealk...@gmail.com wrote:
 
   We got a lightning hit yesterday and have no internet nor phone
 service.
   Please give good thoughts that Comcast repairs our service!
  
   73
   Ne
  
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Re: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates?

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You see something of the same marketing tactic used by YazComWood when they
run a big splash in QST and at the foot of the page, in tiny type, it says
that FCC has not yet signed off and the product is not currently for sale.
The advantage they have in that situation is that they can blame the delays
on Uncle Charlie.



On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.comwrote:

 I think you hinted at the answer to your own question; no matter how often
 Flex uses the word estimated,  proposed or expected when it comes to
 shipping dates, people will consider those dates to be carved in stone and
 they will become irate if those dates aren't met.

 I understand Flex's need to generate excitement and pre-orders as early as
 they can, but considering the amount of dissatisfaction it can generate, if
 I ran Flex I'd be tempted not say a word about a new product until it was
 field tested and I had enough of them in stock to fulfill orders the day
 the product is announced.  Elecraft plays the same game for the same
 reason and I see the same frustration developing after early product
 announcements are made.

 All this aside, the frustration of waiting for a new Flex radio really is
 trivial compared to being on a waiting list for a new liver.  I hope that
 particular wait goes quickly for you!

 73,

 Ken Alexander
 VE3HLS


 
 From: Gordon P. Howell, Jr. g...@wa4rts.net
 To: FlexRadio reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:22:07 AM
 Subject: [Flexradio] Why not a best guess on ship dates?


 I've been looking at all the comments from people, some saying their
 radios are going to ship, others just wondering if they ever will.  I fall
 into the second category.  I had hoped my 6700 would be here in time for
 FD, but in looking at the order numbers received so far, I am at least 150
 away, despite having gotten on the signature list on May 22, 2012.  My
 number is 3790.

 Perhaps Tim or one of the Flex folks could comment on why there cannot be
 some sort of listing, perhaps by by invoice number, or perhaps just noting
 that the next XXX radios that SHOULD ship by XX date and note that the list
 is subject to change.

 I am not asking for anything set in concrete just an estimate so I might
 make arrangements to be at home when Matt calls.  Or perhaps the
 notification method is backwards, send me an email so that I don't have to
 be sitting on the keyboard at just the right time  to get notified.  I CAN
 call you back. Or, with your email confirmation I can call the credit card
 company and make the necessary arrangements on receipt.

 I don't want to sound like I am throwing any rocks at Flex, I am a fully
 committed user with 1500, 3000, and 5000 radios in my shack. Flex is a
 unique company in this day and age and I have been impressed both with the
 engineering and the customer service. I can understand the difficulty in
 ramping up a new production item, however I think FlexRadio needs to be a
 bit more sensitive to those of use who are still waiting and have been for
 more than a year.  Without the loyal customer base that they have, sales
 would not be so great, so please, guys, take a little time to give many of
 us a rough idea of when we might expect to get excited.

 Perhaps that is too much to ask with everything else going on in Texas,
 but it sure would be nice to have a firmer idea when the tunnel will end.
 I know you are concerned that such a list would cause people to get even
 more riled up when you didn't make a proposed date, but I think that just
 saying what I have noted above would be somewhat comforting and not likely
 to generate a storm of calls and emails over and above what you are already
 getting.

 This wait process is at least as bad as the other one that I am in the
 middle of -- a call from the University of Virginia Transplant Center
 notifying me that they have a liver for me and get my backside moving North
 -- NOW!  Still waiting on that one too…

 Thanks for listening Tim, Greg, Gerald, Matt and all the rest.

 Geep
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Re: [Flexradio] Power SDR with Windows 7

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In the upper right corner of the control panel, choose View by and select
Large icons..




On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 8:12 PM, Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.netwrote:

 I have been using a Dual core Dell with XP since I got my 5K. Some
 computer issues involving VAC have caused me to start looking at a new
 computer. A friend loaned me machine he built with an AMD 4 core processer
 and, of course, Windows 7.

 First, I hate the Windows 7 Control Panel. The type is so small it's hard
 to read. I DO have some visual difficulty. And I miss all the little icons
 that were there on the XP Control Panel

 If I change the font size from anything but the smallest, when I bring up
 Power SDR (2.5.3), the screen is truncated so that some of the things on
 the right and bottom, are not there. The meters are also missing some of
 the verbiage (for example, no dBm) after the value on the signal level
 meters. If I change to the largest font, the screen is even more truncated,
 with more stuff not visible.

 Is this problem generic to Windows 7?  I see no such behavior with XP.

 Any help or suggestion would be welcome.

 Thanks ES 73,

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 for sale

[William H. Fite]

Radio has been sold.  Thanks to all who inquired.

On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 11:03 AM, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

 With the greatest reluctance, I have decided to sell my Flex 5000.

 I purchased this radio in 2010 and it has never been exposed to smoke or
 used outside my shack.  It is in excellent shape.  No 2nd receiver or
 tuner.  Will ship with power cord and a Granite FireWire cable in the
 original shipping box.

 Asking $2,000 or best offer with free shipping in the continental US.
 Sorry, no international shipping.

 Please contact me off list if interested.

 Thanks,

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[Flexradio] Flex 5000 for sale

[William H. Fite]

With the greatest reluctance, I have decided to sell my Flex 5000.

I purchased this radio in 2010 and it has never been exposed to smoke or
used outside my shack.  It is in excellent shape.  No 2nd receiver or
tuner.  Will ship with power cord and a Granite FireWire cable in the
original shipping box.

Asking $2,000 or best offer with free shipping in the continental US.
Sorry, no international shipping.

Please contact me off list if interested.

Thanks,

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Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Flex 6500 Power Connector

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If you are buying a crimper, look at Powerwerx.  You can change out the
dies, which you cannot do with the crimper from West Mountain.  At least if
other dies are available for the WM crimper, I have never found them.



On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote:

 Bill,

 10 AWG is not snug if you get PowerPole connectors with the 45 Amp contacts
 instead of the normal 30 Amp contacts.

 Anderson makes 3 sizes of contacts to fit the same housing:  15 Amp, 30
 Amp,
  45 Amp.  The 15 Amp contacts are great for the smaller wire used by many
 accessories.  The 30 Amp contacts are good for your typical VHF/UHF mobile
 rig, while the 45 Amp contacts are the cat's meow for your HF rig.

 West Mountain Radio sells all 3 sizes.

 You are dead on about buying the good crimpers.  They are about $50 (last
 time I looked), but worth EVERY penny.

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Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Flex 6500 Power Connector

[William H. Fite]

That's good to know.  I knew the dies were removable on the West Mountain
but I never could find the die set.


On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:01 PM, kq...@verizon.net wrote:

 When I bought the crimper from West Mountain radio, they had replaceable
 dies, and I bought the entire set.

 The other die sets are still listed under Accessories for the crimp tool.

 73, Jim  KQ6EA


 On 03/07/13, William H. Fiteomni...@gmail.com wrote:

 If you are buying a crimper, look at Powerwerx. You can change out the
 dies, which you cannot do with the crimper from West Mountain. At least if
 other dies are available for the WM crimper, I have never found them.



 On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote:

  Bill,
 
  10 AWG is not snug if you get PowerPole connectors with the 45 Amp
 contacts
  instead of the normal 30 Amp contacts.
 
  Anderson makes 3 sizes of contacts to fit the same housing: 15 Amp, 30
  Amp,
   45 Amp. The 15 Amp contacts are great for the smaller wire used by many
  accessories. The 30 Amp contacts are good for your typical VHF/UHF mobile
  rig, while the 45 Amp contacts are the cat's meow for your HF rig.
 
  West Mountain Radio sells all 3 sizes.
 
  You are dead on about buying the good crimpers. They are about $50 (last
  time I looked), but worth EVERY penny.
 
  73, Ray, K9DUR
  http://k9dur.info
 
 
 
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[Flexradio] Can you identify this noise?

[William H. Fite]

I'll be grateful to anyone who can tell me what this intermittent noise
might be.  It occurs on all bands at intervals of about 1.5 seconds.  I
have unplugged everything in the house, one by one, with no improvement.  I
have made no changes to my station whatsoever.  All my power supplies--a
big linear and a bunch of wall-warts--are quiet.

This is probably of little interest to the group, as a whole, so you may
want to reply to me personally.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Bill
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Re: [Flexradio] DIY 10 MHz sources for putting Flex 5000A DEAD ON orreally close

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Guys, remember what it said under Brian's picture in his senior yearbook:
 Pick a side and I'll argue with you.

ROFL



On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 7:41 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:

 On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net
 wrote:

  I think the most important thing to remember in the Rb vs GPSDO debate is
  that without some other standard like a GPSDO or better to compare to or
  calibrate against, you never know that your Rb oscillator is actually
  on-freq.


 Sure you do. Double check it against WWV. If it is within 1/2 Hz, the Rb is
 locked and all is well. If it is unlocked it is very obvious because the
 output frequency sweeps up and down by almost 1kHz. Tune in WWV and you
 will KNOW it is unlocked. Once it locks and WWV is clear, it is working and
 nothing it going to move it off 10MHz.


  The LPRO-101 has an adjustment to vary its freq. How would I know that
  adjustment pot didn't get jostled during shipment?


 OMG, it could be .015 Hz off if it got turned all the way to the stops! Yes
 the tuning limit is +/- 15 MILLIHERTZ. Remember, the frequency
 determination is fixed by an electron transition in a shell of the Rubidium
 atom. Unlike a crystal oscillator, it can't be very far off. If it locks up
 at all, it will be within 1/2 Hz at 10MHz and quickly get better than that.


  Lastly, since we know the early Rb units were subject to failure due to
  aging of the Rb tube, how would I know the one I was considering has much
  life remaining ?
 

 Measure the lamp voltage. It is a pin on the connector. More than 7.5V and
 it still has lots of life left.

 
  Bottom line - I would HAVE to be able to check/calibrate it, but against
  what primary reference?
 

 And that is the point. You don't. Sure if you want to get it within 1 mHz
 you could tweak it but even without any calibration max it could be off
 after warmup is less that 1/100 of a Hz.

 Without a GPSDO to compare the Rb to, I think buying a Rb one would be a
  crap-shoot.  After thinking it through, I skipped the Rb step and went
  straight to the GPSDO.
 

 But the GPSDO can be farther off during periods of poor GPS constellation
 geometry.

 Bottom line: it pays to understand the technology.

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Re: [Flexradio] Anyone using MacBook with PC dualboot?

[William H. Fite]

Larry, check the NVIDIA utilities that may have been installed along
with the video drivers.  The card runs fine without them and, unless
you are an overclocker (does anyone overclock Macs?) you'll probably
never use them.  However, a couple of them can produce horrendous DPC
spikes.  Run DPCLAT and look for spikes occurring rhythmically at
intervals of 4-5 seconds.  If you see that pattern, try deleting the
NVIDIA add-ons.



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 Use a MacBook pro i7 8GB RAM with 3k and 5k + RX2 with ok results with
 accosionaly high DPC spikes to ~3000us due to nVidia driver so I get raspy
 audio issue once in a while.  Using win 7 64 bit and legacy FireWire driver.

 -Larry

 On 07.03.2012, at 16:22, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 2:14 AM, Michael Ruttenberg
 mjruttenb...@gmail.comwrote:

 Is this a viable option given that most Windows laptops don't support
 FireWire ports any more.


 Absolutely! A Macbook or Macbook Pro is an excellent Windows platform for
 running PowerSDR. I use my MacBook Pro for the 3000 and 1500 all the time
 without any problems. I use an iMac or my MacBook Pro with the 5000.
 (Although it is possible to run the MacBook Pro out of compute power with
 the 5000 at 192kHz sampling with both receivers running and a fast
 panadaptor update rate. No problem for the iMac though.) For the 5000, an
 iMac makes a *VERY* neat station since you end up with no extra boxes and
 no extra cables. And the MacBook Pro sitting on top of the 3000 makes a
 beautiful, compact, portable station.

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Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

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Ain't that the truth!



On 3/7/12, Jim Cox jcox...@bellsouth.net wrote:
 Amazing what Hams will gripe about!

 Jim K4JAF


 -Original Message-
 From: David R. Wilson
 Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 10:16 PM
 To: Flex Radio
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

 Now now... You had your chance to modify the software and do that for
 yourselves.  I am tickled they are at the leading edge of technology and
 software.   We can consider ourselves lucky that Gerald and crew have
 been willing to work on this project so passionately for this length of
 time.  Just think what it would be like to turn the clock back about 10
 years and use that equipment again.  The only think I have been
 asking for is it working on another platform, but that is asking a lot.

 Dave

 KU4B



 On Mon, 2012-03-05 at 11:24 -0500, Drax Felton wrote:
 They used their preinstalled copies Of power SDR not available to the
 general public giving them a time advantage ordinary flex investors didn't

 have.  ;-)


 Sent from my iPhone

 On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:56 AM, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

  Right on, Ray!
 
  On 3/5/12, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote:
  Besides, it is insider trading ONLY if they were using information
  not
  available to the general public.  The effective date for the FCC RO
  has
  been known for quite some time now.hi..hi.
 
  73, Ray, K9DUR
  http://k9dur.info
 
 
  -Original Message-
  From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
  [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison,
  W4TME
  Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:06 AM
  To: Drax Felton
  Cc: Flex Radio; t...@flexradio.com
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3
 
  No, a well timed and coordinated SKED ;-)
 
  Tim Ellison, W4TME
  Product Management, Sales  Support
  FlexRadio Systems^(TM)
  4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 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
 
 
  On 3/5/2012 8:01 AM, Drax Felton wrote:
  Yeah but it was insider trading.
 
 
  Sent from my iPhone
 
  On Mar 5, 2012, at 12:18 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TMEt...@flex-radio.com
  wrote:
 
  For the record, Dudley WA5QPZ and I had (W4TME) what was the FIRST
  digital mode QSO using PSK31 on 60m Channel 3 @ approximately 12:03 AM
  March
  5. We had to dodge the CW QRM.
 
  -Tim
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Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

[William H. Fite]

Right on, Ray!

On 3/5/12, Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com wrote:
 Besides, it is insider trading ONLY if they were using information not
 available to the general public.  The effective date for the FCC RO has
 been known for quite some time now.hi..hi.

 73, Ray, K9DUR
 http://k9dur.info


 -Original Message-
 From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
 [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison, W4TME
 Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:06 AM
 To: Drax Felton
 Cc: Flex Radio; t...@flexradio.com
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

 No, a well timed and coordinated SKED ;-)

 Tim Ellison, W4TME
 Product Management, Sales  Support
 FlexRadio Systems^(TM)
 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 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


 On 3/5/2012 8:01 AM, Drax Felton wrote:
 Yeah but it was insider trading.


 Sent from my iPhone

 On Mar 5, 2012, at 12:18 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TMEt...@flex-radio.com
 wrote:

 For the record, Dudley WA5QPZ and I had (W4TME) what was the FIRST
 digital mode QSO using PSK31 on 60m Channel 3 @ approximately 12:03 AM March
 5. We had to dodge the CW QRM.

 -Tim
 --
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 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
 Email: t...@flexradio.commailto:t...@flexradio.com
 Web: www.flexradio.comhttp://www.flexradio.com

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Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

[William H. Fite]

What earthly difference does it make, Drax?

On 3/5/12, Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com wrote:
 That would have been illegal in the US in 2010.

 Tim Ellison, W4TME
 Product Management, Sales  Support
 FlexRadio Systems^(TM)
 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
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 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
 Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com
 Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flexradio.com

 logo


 On 3/5/2012 11:39 AM, j...@egholm.fo wrote:
 I was TXing on WSPR with my F5K back in 2010 :-)

 http://oy3je.blogspot.com/2010/04/vk7zl-on-60-meters.html

 73
 OY3JE
 Jan

 They used their preinstalled copies Of power SDR not available to the
 general public giving them a time advantage ordinary flex investors
 didn't
 have.  ;-)


 Sent from my iPhone

 On Mar 5, 2012, at 10:56 AM, William H. Fiteomni...@gmail.com  wrote:

 Right on, Ray!

 On 3/5/12, Ray, K9DURk9...@rnacs.com  wrote:
 Besides, it is insider trading ONLY if they were using information
 not
 available to the general public.  The effective date for the FCC RO
 has
 been known for quite some time now.hi..hi.

 73, Ray, K9DUR
 http://k9dur.info


 -Original Message-
 From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
 [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tim Ellison,
 W4TME
 Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:06 AM
 To: Drax Felton
 Cc: Flex Radio; t...@flexradio.com
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] First 60m digital mode QSO on Channel 3

 No, a well timed and coordinated SKED ;-)

 Tim Ellison, W4TME
 Product Management, Sales  Support
 FlexRadio Systems^(TM)
 4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
 Austin, TX 78728
 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
 Email: t...@flexradio.commailto:t...@flexradio.com
 Web: www.flexradio.comhttp://www.flexradio.com

 logo


 On 3/5/2012 8:01 AM, Drax Felton wrote:
 Yeah but it was insider trading.


 Sent from my iPhone

 On Mar 5, 2012, at 12:18 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TMEt...@flex-radio.com
 wrote:
 For the record, Dudley WA5QPZ and I had (W4TME) what was the FIRST
 digital mode QSO using PSK31 on 60m Channel 3 @ approximately 12:03 AM
 March
 5. We had to dodge the CW QRM.
 -Tim
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Re: [Flexradio] PowerSDR v2.3.5 is now available for download

[William H. Fite]

I really like it (including the multicolor buttons).  If there is a
soft underbelly I haven't found it yet.  Everything works precisely as
advertised.

Thanks, Flex crew, for your great work!

Bill

On 3/5/12, Steve Sterling f...@sgsterling.com wrote:
 And it was available at 0001hrs Eastern on the 5th   Here on the
 west coast, 2102hrs , my mail client chimed receipt of a new email, and
 it was Tim's availability announcement.  Good show.

 Steve WA7DUH


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 the newest release of PowerSDR, version 2.3.5 intended for use with
 the SDR-1000, FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000 and FLEX-5000 software defined
 radios.  PowerSDR v2.3.5 has several new significant features,
 existing feature enhancements and bug fixes.


 Obtaining PowerSDR v2.3.5:

 To install PowerSDR v2.3.5, you must first download the software
 installer and release notes from the FlexRadio web site.  PowerSDR
 v2.3.5 is not a maintenance release of version 2.2.3 therefore it is
 highly recommended that you review the PowerSDR v2.3.5 Release Notes,
 particularly the section Known Issues or Recommendations with New
 Features Included in this Release, before installing and operating
 your software defined radio with PowerSDR v2.3.5.  This release
 contains significant changes to PowerSDR's internal database schema
 and as such, there are some caveats related to importing data from
 previous versions of PowerSDR along with new database import
 requirements and compliance measures.

 PowerSDR v2.3.5 Installer:
 http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=393

 PowerSDR v2.3.5 Release Notes:
 http://support.flex-radio.com/Downloads.aspx?id=394


 New Enhancement Summary:

 1. Support for new channelized 60 meter band changes and the addition
 of a visual Channel Mode for PowerSDR.
 2. VAC for RX2 (VAC2). VAC2 is available only for use with the
 FLEX-5000 equipped with a second receiver (RX2).
 3. The maximum VAC sampling rate (SR) has been upgraded to support 96
 and 192 KHz.
 4. Expanded TX Profiles now saves all significant transmit related
 PowerSDR settings.
 5. RX2 disconnect on transmit.
 6. TNF now works properly with ANF so both can be used in a
 complimentary manner.
 7. The management of Memories in PowerSDR has been improved to include
 an automatic DB backup and recovery mechanism in addition to
 committing memory changes to the memory DB on copy, add and delete
 operations.
 8. With this version of PowerSDR, a session specific and previous
 database backup is created for recovery purposes.
 9. PowerSDR Database import requirement compliance to prevent
 applications errors and anomalous behavior of your radio.
 10. There are six (6) new PowerSDR skins available. There are five new
 IK3VIG 2012 skins and a new default skin that is sourced from IK3VIG's
 excellent work.
 11. New CAT commands to support PowerSDR features.
 12.  Updated FLEX-1500 USB driver


 Getting Support:

 If you have issues installing or operating PowerSDR v2.3.5 with
 FlexRadio's software defined radios, please contact FlexRadio Systems
 technical support by opening a HelpDesk ticket on-line at
 http://helpdesk.flexradio.com or by phone at +1 (512) 535-4713
 extension #2
 Our Technical Support engineers are available by phone Monday --
 Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm Central Time.  If you call after business
 hours or on a holiday or weekend, please leave a detailed message and
 we will return your call during regular business hours.
 You may always submit a HelpDesk support ticket at any time.
 If you need assistance opening a HelpDesk ticket, please refer to the
 following web page for detailed instructions.
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Re: [Flexradio] One gotcha with PowerSDR 2.3.5 and SDR Data Transfer

[William H. Fite]

Thanks for the advice on this.  Bye-bye logo.  Not that I am shy about
proclaiming my loyalty to Flex but I don't wear tee shirts with
advertising, either.




On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 11:41 PM, Richard Clafton rclaf...@riroc.com wrote:

 Just edit the picDisplay.png in the relevant skins folder and voila - no
 more distracting logo!

 Navigate to your %appdata%  folder and then follow the tree

 \FlexRadio Systems\PowerSDR\skins\Default 2012\Console\picDisplay.png

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 of one.


 -Original Message-
 From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:
 flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Paul
 Delaney - K6HR
 Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 7:52 PM
 To: 'Alan NV8A'; 'FlexRadio Reflector'
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] One gotcha with PowerSDR 2.3.5 and SDR Data
 Transfer


 Yeah the logoI love Flex but the logo is somewhat of a distraction.

 Paul Delaney - K6HR
 http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080



 -Original Message-
 From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
 [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Alan NV8A
 Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 2:06 PM
 To: FlexRadio Reflector
 Subject: [Flexradio] One gotcha with PowerSDR 2.3.5 and SDR Data Transfer

 I installed the new version, then transferred my previous settings using
 SDR Data Transfer with the
 updated data -- and overwrote the 60M bandstack data, with the result that
 only two (or was it
 three?) of the clicks on the 60M button corresponded to the new channels.
 I saved a copy of the
 database, reset to the default, then copied the 60M bandstack data from
 the default file to the
 saved file. All is now well.

 Perhaps Ray should include an Are you sure your really want to do that?
 dialog in his program
 specifically for 60M.

 I think I will like the new 2012 Default skin, and I'll even put up with
 the FlexRadio logo on the
 panadapter screen.

 73

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Re: [Flexradio] Hand key with 1500

[William H. Fite]

At the risk of being slammed for saying something not useful, I cannot
imagine any rationale behind the belief that hand code is more readable
than keyer code sent at the same speed.  That is absolutely counter
intuitive.

Splainify, please.




On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Robert Logan bob.loga...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Your Q1:  No I'm not kidding.

 Your Comment 1:  Yes I know the diode draw down circuit works on the K2 as
 per the circuit in their manual.

 Your Q2:  because some contesters send very slowly now and with not so
 much skill as to read even very slow keyer speeds; because hand keying
 sometimes cuts through QRM when smooth keyer code doesn't; because I have
 trouble sending very slow keyer code.

 Your Comment 2:  yep not rocket science there.  Been there, done/doing
 that.  Don't like to carry an extra box when I'm portable.  That's why I
 said it's no big deal, just a convenience.

 Now a Q for you.  Got anything useful to say?

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Mar 1, 2012, at 10:36 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:



 On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Robert Logan bob.loga...@yahoo.com
 wrote:
 Does anyone have a circuit for using a hand key in parallel with the keyer
 in the 1500?

 Huh? You're kidding, right?


 I used a diode draw down circuit for my K2.

 That works.


 I am aware of the iambic on/off toggle on the 1500 and it works.  But I
 have to move the mouse, switch iambic off, move my hand to the hand key,
 send with the hand key, then move the mouse, turn the iambic back on, then
 move my hand to the paddle, and repeat it each time I need to send with the
 hand key.  Sounds simple but is laborious and slow during a contest.

 Perhaps this is a stupid question but why are you switching between
 straight key and paddles?

 Not a real big deal but a circuit such that I merely move my hand from one
 key to the other is much more convenient.  Thanks for any help.

 If you want to switch between both, use an external keyer. You can just
 parallel the keyer with the straight key. My keyer even has a straight-key
 input. No rocket science involved.

 --
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 Cameron Park, CA 95682
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Re: [Flexradio] Hand key with 1500

[William H. Fite]

Well...maybe.  I certainly have first hand experience with recognizing
the sending style of different operators.  When, lo those many years ago, I
worked as a marine telegrapher, I came to recognize the ops with whom I was
communicating and they to recognize me.  I sent and received a lot of
Norwegian (of which I did not speak one word) and the Norwegian operators
all teased me about sending with an accent.

But I am not persuaded that simply having a distinctive fist adds a great
deal to communication under difficult conditions.  I might well say, Ah,
that is Magnus in Tromso but I doubt that helped me copy him if conditions
were bad.  And keep in mind that when the atmospherics were adverse, we
didn't have the option to say, Ah, to hell with it, make a sandwich, and
go watch TV.  We had to soldier on as best we could, taking advantage of
any thing we could think of to improve intelligibility.  Still, I never
recall any instances in which I or any of my colleagues felt that someone's
distinctive fist added to our accuracy.

Your mileage may, of course, vary.




On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 10:42 PM, Michael Tondee mat...@netcommander.comwrote:

 This may not be very useful...hi hi... but the comment below reminds me of
 something I remember about my late parents.  At one time when I was
 teenager with a Novice license, my Dad and Mom were away for a couple of
 weeks and I kept a CW sked with my Dad in the afternoons. My dear mother
 knew no morse code, in fact she hated the sound of it, but she would hear
 me calling my Dad and instantly recognize my fist. It baffled and amazed my
 Dad that she could do that with no knowledge, interest or training in CW
 but she could! BTW, my Dad, who was the original W4HIJ was a great CW op.
 One of the best I've ever seen and he hated keyers...he preferred a
 Vibroplex bug or his trusty McElroy ball bearing  stream key that I still
 have to this day.
 73,
 Michael, W4HIJ

 On 3/2/2012 10:50 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote:

 I use a keyer 99% of the time. A keyer is impersonal. They all sound the
 same, more or less. With a hand key (or a bug), you can add your own
 personality. In the olden days, many operators could be identified by
 their
 keying personality alone. In a pileup I can see that a signal with a
 personalized keying pattern might be able to be easier to pick out. On a
 clear channel, with just a single signal present with a good signal to
 noise
 ratio, they keyer generated code would probably be just as good. On the
 other hand, at poor signal to noise ratios a hand key might more easily be
 able to emphasize a character that was received incorrectly in a call sign
 for example.



 73 - Mike WA8BXN









 ---Original Message---



 From: William H. Fite

 Date: 3/2/2012 10:15:32 PM

 To: Robert Logan

 Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz

 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Hand key with 1500



 At the risk of being slammed for saying something not useful, I cannot

 Imagine any rationale behind the belief that hand code is more readable

 Than keyer code sent at the same speed. That is absolutely counter

 Intuitive.



 Splainify, please.








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Re: [Flexradio] Damage control - designed for AM ?

[William H. Fite]

Thanks for the clarification, Bob.  The rumor mill is a bitch and, of
course, there is a small cohort of Flex-bashers lurking out there, eager to
pick up on anything they can use to trash the products.



On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Robert McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote:

 Let me state for the record that in writing the DSP code in DttSP,  no mode
 has received more thought or effort than AM except CW.

 I worked very hard on SAM,  and I worked very hard thinking through and
 implementing synchronous carrier added DSB  which allows very large
 modulation index compared to plate modulated AM.

 The only way a Flex person could say this would be in the context of there
 being essentially no easy low impact way to do monitor because of the need
 to be off DC to get carrier because of the AC coupling of the D/A to QSE
 which is critical to sufficient carrier suppression on SSB,  etc.

 In other words this was a careless offhand remark without sufficient
 context or taken completely out of context.

 I am VERY proud of the AM work!

 Bob
 N4HY
  On Feb 25, 2012 7:04 PM, Jim Barber audio...@q.com wrote:

 
  I had to do a little damage control with a member of our regional AM
 group
  who was put off a bit about a potential 5K purchase because he was told a
  Flex employee had stated that the radio was never designed with AM use
 in
  mind.
 
  Hearsay being what it is I don't know what was actually said, but I
  certainly hope it wasn't stated quite that way. The 5K works very well on
  AM; much better than any of the Japanese rigs, at least. Perhaps an
  expanded section in the manual would help - I've helped several AM'ers
 with
  the concept of 1:4 carrier vs modulated output. Once they got it and
  paused long enough to learn about the TX audio controls, they were fine.
 
  My .02 only, adjust for local currency.
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Unusual Issue

[William H. Fite]

I second your motion, Lee.  I've not had ANY of the problems described
here (TBTG!) and I use my system for internet and some heavy
floating-point processing, usually with PSDR running in the
background.

OK, I've been lucky.  But what concerns me a bit is that problems that
clearly are the consequence of Windows are described as though they
were faults in PSDR.

That's what we in research methodology call a specification error.
Doesn't matter how good the answer is if you ask the wrong question.

One of the local VEs remarked at Hamcation that they should include
computer competency questions on the licensure exams and I'm inclined
to think he is right.  Then we can speak smugly of no computer
noobs.

On 2/27/12, Lee Mushel herbe...@centurytel.net wrote:
 Gentlemen,

 Over the past three years or so I've read dozens of PC-PowerSDR events and
 I think that at one time or another I've experienced nearly all.  If they
 don't persist I have always assumed that they are the result of infrequent
 interactions between the software, firmware and maybe even the infrequent
 cosmic ray.   I don't let them bother me and I certainly never let them
 detract from the never-ending enjoyment I get from these radios.   I doubt
 that such things will ever disappear entirely and forever.   Especially in
 light of the fact that we expect, and yes, demand that the features and
 capabilities of these radios change and, hopefully, dramatically improve
 constantly.

 Since I have chosen to have separate computers for my 5000A, 3000 and SDR-IQ
 I suspect that I have fewer of these problems than most.   And the fact
 that none of these machines are connected to the internet is another factor
 that I don't doubt makes my life more serene!

 I do monitor the CPU usage fairly closely and know perfectly well that
 forced upgrades of the machines is not too far away but my habits don't put
 too much pressure on performance in that regard.

 But there are times that I worry that our complaints affect decisions of
 folks who are only recently considering the purchase of SDR equipment.   And
 if you are one of those I would hope that you would clearly understand that
 denying yourself of something that Flex calls excitement because of these
 malfunction descriptions would really be a shame.  And that you will be the
 poorer if you take them too seriously!

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Re: [Flexradio] Fw: VAC

[William H. Fite]

Re Mike's comment and an earlier one, Revo uninstaller is a great tool
for getting rid of all the stuff that Windows uninstall won't remove.
Free!


On 2/27/12, Mike Heitmann n...@att.net wrote:
 Two things:
 1. Make sure you run the new installer as administrator (right click on
 the
 installer and select it).
 2. Make sure the old cables are not in use by anything.

 I had that same problem on my laptop and found that windows had grabbed
 one of
 the old demo vritual cables as a default device and wouldn't turn it loose
 of
 it so it could be uninstalled.

 Mike, N0SO




 
 From: Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.net
 To: Flexradio flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Mon, February 27, 2012 12:22:07 PM
 Subject: [Flexradio] VAC

 Ken Alexander wrote:

 I know this isn't a VAC support forum, but everyone seems to use it so here
 goes.

 I purchased a copy of VAC last week. Uninstalled my demo version and
 installed
 the full version. I'm going through How to Set Up VAC 4.x in the Flex
 Knowledge
 Centre, and my copy of VAC shows one cable that currently exists. The
 instructions say that to create a second cable I go to the Drive Parameters
 area
 in the VAC Control Panel, change 1 to 2 in the Cables box, click Set and
 Click
 Restart.

 I change 1 to 2 and click Set and get the following message: Cannot change
 device property (0/5 - Access is denied). Then VAC quits and I have to
 restart
 it.


 I don't even understand what that error message means! Can someone explain
 in
 words I can understand what's happening here? I've tried the VAC Help but I
 find
 it so full of jargon I don't understand it makes me dizzy, which, admittedly
 is
 pretty easy! :-)


 No other software is currently running, including PSDR.

 Any help would be appreciated.

 73,

 Ken Alexander
 VE3HLS

 The full (purchased) version of VAC tells you to remove all previous
 versions of
 VAC that might be on the computer. Since you had the demo version, you had a
 version of VAC on your computer.


 I had the same problem. I went to Windows Control Panel and Add and Remove
 Programs and removed the trial version of VAC. That apparently didn't do it.
 There were some verstages of VAC still in the computer preventing the
 purchased
 version from installing.


 Apparently, you have to use one of the programs that totally uninstalls not
 the
 Window one. The one I have is Revo. It's a free download.

 If that doesn't work, I have a VE friend who helped me, but I don't want to
 put
 out his name or call without has premission.

 So, if you still have problems, let me know and I will contact him to see if
 he
 would be willing to help you.

 Good luck.

 73,

 Bill Tynan, W3XO
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Re: [Flexradio] New Release - Facebook and HRD

[William H. Fite]

Michael, while I am with you in the spirit, my experience with listservs
and reflectors (and FB pages) is that they go where they want to go and
efforts to redirect them either get the razzberry or get ignored.

If you want to see fierce, unyielding attempts to make a reflector go where
a few individuals want it to go...and the utter lack of success those
individuals encounter, check out the Time Nuts.

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but
canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth.



On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.netwrote:

 I think we need to roll this discussion as it relates to Flex and the
 discussion as it relates to having to pay for Ham Radio Deluxe into its own
 forum.

 Then, everyone can get in to the discussion at the same time and leave
 these 2 forums to discussing actual technical issues with either Flex or
 HRD!  :)

 Go ahead, Flame Away!!

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Re: [Flexradio] New Release

[William H. Fite]

I think you can provide that knob-on-the-front option, can't you, Lee?



On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM, Lee Mushel herbe...@centurytel.net wrote:

 Why not a knob option to replace that featureless front panel and by all
 means get rid of that panadapter stuff which does nothing but trigger
 jealousy and bad feelings.

 Lee   K9WRU
 - Original Message - From: Ross Stenberg 
 ross.stenb...@charter.net
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 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New Release



  I would suggest that they adopt the Xbox 360 Kinect interface for motion
 sensing and voice control of all PowerSDR functions.

 Support for a new wireless Flex Control device identical to the
 Nintendo Wii. Now you can work that 20-meter pileup and take a few inches
 off that gut at the same time.

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Re: [Flexradio] VU5K Power Preamps Through Coax?

[William H. Fite]

Like Alan, I always use separate cables.  A bit more work but then no
hassle with bias-Ts and power inserters.



On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:43 AM, Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net wrote:

 Paul,

 No.  It does not supply 12 volts DC up the line.  I have always powered my
 preamps, except for the RX-only S-band, with separate cables, so the
 transition was easy.

 73,

 Alan
 WA4SCA



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 Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:36 PM
 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: [Flexradio] VU5K Power Preamps Through Coax?



 Will the F5K + VU5K power my satellite preamps through the coax?

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Re: [Flexradio] Audio Rack and the 5000

[William H. Fite]

If your mic levels are wrongly set, you will hear it.
Otherwise, you will hear it if you have convinced yourself that it is there.



On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Kent Tiburski k...@arrl.net wrote:

 What problem are you talking about?  I certainly don't hear it?  Must be
 specific to your own setup (computer/power supply).

 73, Kent, K6FQ




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 Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 7:56 PM
 To: William H. Fite
 Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Audio Rack and the 5000

 Well, some people just cannot hear it. But, I guarantee it. You put it
 on the air and I will hear it. It is in all of the 5000s' Sorry about that!

 Mike

 On 2/11/2012 7:52 PM, William H. Fite wrote:
  Not we, Mike.  I've never experienced that problem with my 5000.
 
 
  On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM, mike m...@k6zsr.com
  mailto:m...@k6zsr.com wrote:
 
  The tearing of the audio has been noted since the first production
  of the 5000. Flex was aware of the problem from the beginning and
  said they would look into it. They worked on trying to fix this
  problem but they never found the  cure. This is something we just
  have to live.
 
  Mike, k6zsr
 
  On 2/10/2012 10:00 AM, flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz
  mailto:flexradio-requ...@flex-radio.biz wrote:
 
  Audio Rack and the 5000
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Audio Rack and the 5000

[William H. Fite]

Not we, Mike.  I've never experienced that problem with my 5000.


On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM, mike m...@k6zsr.com wrote:

 The tearing of the audio has been noted since the first production of the
 5000. Flex was aware of the problem from the beginning and said they would
 look into it. They worked on trying to fix this problem but they never
 found the  cure. This is something we just have to live.

 Mike, k6zsr

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Re: [Flexradio] BSOD

[William H. Fite]

On a perhaps related topic, I recently installed a SSD to hold my
operating system and applications.  It was blazingly fast but suddenly
I began to experience BSODs after installing drivers and then
restarting.  Our old friend VSPmgr was a consistent offender but also
EVGA utilities from my macho-man video card and a few others.

To cut a long story short, the problem was an interaction between the
driver(s) for the SSD versus those for the other apps.  It is a
Corsair drive and customer service acknowledged the issue.  The only
solution, pending driver updates by one or more entities, was to move
the OS and apps to a conventional SATA III drive.

I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced this issue.

Bill



On 2/6/12, k4...@fastmail.fm k4...@fastmail.fm wrote:
 Thanks Erik, I'll check it out.
 73
 Wayne

 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012, at 02:54 PM, Erik Jakobsen wrote:
 Wayne.

 Go to C:\Windows\minidump.

 There you can find a file with the extention .dmp

 Upload this file, and get it investigated here:

 http://www.osronline.com/page.cfm?name=analyze

 73s
 Erik OZ4KK

 P.S. Else download and install Windows Debug.

  Weird thing just started happening.  Computer is running normally.  No
  Flex software running.
  Turn on the 5000A.  Instant BSOD - says something like
  DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.
 
  Running a Neal super computer Win 7/64.
 
  Anyone else ever see this?
 
  73
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Re: [Flexradio] mmsstv

[William H. Fite]

Here's what you need:
http://flexradiowiki.com/frsradoiowiki/index.php?title=MMSSTV


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 Can some one tell me how to get the Flex 3000 to talk to mmsstv.
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Re: [Flexradio] weird noise source popping up

[William H. Fite]

Urbanoid that I am, I wish I had a noise floor at -145dB!!!





On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 5:04 PM, Mark Lunday wd4...@triad.rr.com wrote:

 Thanks, Dan.  I will make recording and pic and send to you off board.
  Just
 noticed today, need to correlate observations more with weather as you
 suggested

 Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
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 To: Mark Lunday; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] weird noise source popping up

 Mark:

 Over the past few months I have been logging and tracking power line noise,
 which turns out to be a composite of power line noise PLUS a variety of
 local noise sources...

 I have seen some noise humps across the baseband (these come and go),
 also

 have seen a few different wave forms travel up and down the band(s). I
 think

 some of this is spread spectrum, some is computer or power supply EMI, and
 others remain mysterious.

 Your noise floor is probably dropping on the Inv-L because it is less
 efficient and is not picking up the high-freq signals as well as your hex
 beam.

 You may wish to keep track of date/time, temperature, humidity, and other
 factors...see if there is any pattern to when the noise appears. Also, if
 you have rain, does the offending signal change?

 If you can make a WAV or WMV file of your noise, I can compare it to
 signatures I have been logging here.

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 C ?

[William H. Fite]

I think his interest was in whether the motherboard would support
another drive and if there was room for it in the case.

On 1/24/12, Ken Akin kena...@gmail.com wrote:
 Ed -

 On the Windows screen, click on Start (bottom left of the screen), click on
 My Computer.  This gives you a list of all drives.

 73,

 Ken  AC0HO


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 Is their a place to add a second Hard Drive in a Flex 5000C ? or dos it
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 81, Issue 24

[William H. Fite]

That's a good suggestion.  The SSD, I mean.

Comes down to why you want a second drive.  If more capacity, yank the
old one and put in a larger one.  If RAID (can't imagine why, but
anyway...) use an external drive* or take out the HD and replace with
two SSDs, which will occupy the same or less space.

*Velcro the drive to the side or back of the case.  Some will say that
all the drives in a RAID array should be same make, model, and size
but I have mixed and matched for years without problems.




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 On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Neal Campbell abrohamn...@gmail.com
 wrote:
 The disk is mounted on an aluminum plate which is thumb-screwed to the
 bottom of the chassis that has the motherboard on it.

 Normally, its not as simple as adding a second drive (like in a normal
 computer case). If you are willing to do some creative work, I am sure you
 could probably find a way to do it however.

 Since the computer in the 5000c is dedicated to the radio, I would
 consider replacing the rotating drive with an SSD to make it start
 faster, be quieter, use less power, and generate less heat.

 --
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 500 Speakers

[William H. Fite]

That'll blow the XYL's skirt up when she wants to watch Sound of Music.



On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.comwrote:

 I am going to hook up my Flex audio to my home theater system. Full
 immersion.

 73,
 Robert
 KB6QXM
 Ham Radio Open Conversation
 Yahoo group owner/moderator


 - Reply message -
 From: Gary Franklin franklin6...@att.net
 To: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 500 Speakers
 Date: Sat, Jan 21, 2012 11:39 am


 Thank you everyone!

 I received many ideas for a speaker system to use with my Flex 5000.  A
 few of you suggested using  an old stereo system. I just happen to have
 one I was going to move on to greener pastures. I hooked it up to the
 Flex with a nice old set of floor speakers and wow what a nice system
 complete with a built in EQ which compliments the Flex EQ! Thanks again
 for all the input!

 Gary,   K8BKB

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Speakers

[William H. Fite]

You're right about sound that does not fatigue.  I get picked on for being
an audio snob and/or a Bose basher and the latter may actually be true.  I
am dismayed when I find that people have laid out thousands for Bose
systems with tiny cube speakers and a little sub hiding in the corner.  I
have to stifle myself not to reveal to them that I could have taken them to
Rat Shack, spent one-third the money, and sent them home with better sound.


I talked to a salesman in the local Bose showroom a while back who told me
that the biggest selling point of the current crop of Bose Wave systems is
that they occupy so little space.  Sound, not so much.  Apparent they are
taught to pitch the tiny size to the wives.

Amar Bose was a brilliant acoustic engineer in his time.  If you think back
thirty-five years or so, his Bose 901 design with its nine 4.5 drivers,
one facing forward, eight facing back, was considered to be a good mid-ish
end speaker.  If you had a big room, you put Klipschorns in the corners and
if you had a small room, you hung 901s from the ceiling.  Both systems are
still sold, BTW, though God knows who buys them.

Anyway, Bose has succeeded in convincing a great many people that 200Hz is
deep, rich bass but it is their shrill, peaky treble that makes them so
fatiguing to the ear.

Enough from me.  I may have offended some Bose-ohs...Oh Lord, did it again.
 I'll just shut up.




On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 9:29 PM, Michael Tondee mat...@netcommander.comwrote:

 Bill,
  I'm right there with you. To each their own I guess but why people pour
 money and time into trying to make their TX SSB signal sound like high
 fidelity audio is a mystery to me. Same with RX audio, while I do want
 better quality than what you would get with the tiny speaker included in
 most Japanese rigs these days,  I don't necessarily need multi speaker
 surround sound. The main thing that I'm focused on is that my RX be
 comfortable to listen too for long periods of time.
 Too often in the past the lower priced rigs I've owned cause listener
 fatigue after short periods. Thankfully with Flex and PowerSDR, even my
 1500 with just a pair of small computer speakers let's me listen for hours
 on end without fatigue.
 That's all I need.
 73,
 Michael, W4HIJ

 On 1/20/2012 7:15 PM, William H. Fite wrote:

 I'm not one to get all wadded up about communications sound
 because...well...face it, it is communications audio.  To me, fretting
 endlessly about the quality of one's sound, buying add-on equalizers,
 tweaking and tweaking, is an exercise in wasted motion.  To me.

 I put my effort and my money into the sound system in my listening room.
  I'd much rather invest in fine speakers and superb audio electronics to
 listen to Alan Gilbert's new recording of the Mahler 9th than to pour
 money
 into a ham system so that I can listen to someone wax rhapsodical about
 their prostatectomy, or declaim against Obama's socialism (*pace, *Lee),
 or

 drone, CQ contest...CQ contest...CQ contest...  Misplaced priorities, so
 far as I can see.

 I had a pair of the Bose Companion 2s until I could no longer stand the
 boomy midbass and peaky treble that Bose has taught so many people to
 think
 of as good sound.  I dug around and came up with a little 40wpc stereo amp
 and an ancient pair of KEF 103s.  The difference was beyond remarkable.
  Even for communications audio.

 Just my opinion and perhaps worth just what you paid for it.

 Bill




 On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM, Lee Mushelherbe...@centurytel.net**
  wrote:

  Indeed, Gary, this is one of the most popular questions on Flex
 reflectors. I would like to give you a general answer based, as always,
 on my own personal experiences.   In the early '50s one of the
 electronics
 magazines published an article on a speaker system the author called the
 sweet sixteen.   It used sixteen four inch general replacement speakers
 of
 the type found at that time in table model radios.  As a 14 year old
 newly
 interested in high fidelity I built one and while at the time I thought
 it was wonderful of course the theory behind it is questionable and the
 results quite horrible.

 But to answer your question, I don't know why more people don't simply go
 into their store of retired music reproduction systems and attach to
 their
 radios.   I did that with my Hammarlund HQ-180 long ago and not so long
 ago
 took a SONY ES receiver and today Video 1 is the Flex 3000 and Video
 2 is the Flex 5000A.   I even built a take off of the sweet 16 and
 built
 a sweet 8 using far better drivers!  My point is that nearly any stereo
 components that can be assembled to function as a sound system will be
 overkill as far as speakers suitable for communications receiver use is
 concerned.

 Anything more really just an interesting facet of our ham radio hobby.
 Anything that interests and satisfies you is certainly OK.

 73

 Lee  K9WRU
 - Original Message - From: Gary Franklinfranklin6...@att.net

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Speakers

[William H. Fite]

I'm not one to get all wadded up about communications sound
because...well...face it, it is communications audio.  To me, fretting
endlessly about the quality of one's sound, buying add-on equalizers,
tweaking and tweaking, is an exercise in wasted motion.  To me.

I put my effort and my money into the sound system in my listening room.
 I'd much rather invest in fine speakers and superb audio electronics to
listen to Alan Gilbert's new recording of the Mahler 9th than to pour money
into a ham system so that I can listen to someone wax rhapsodical about
their prostatectomy, or declaim against Obama's socialism (*pace, *Lee), or
drone, CQ contest...CQ contest...CQ contest...  Misplaced priorities, so
far as I can see.

I had a pair of the Bose Companion 2s until I could no longer stand the
boomy midbass and peaky treble that Bose has taught so many people to think
of as good sound.  I dug around and came up with a little 40wpc stereo amp
and an ancient pair of KEF 103s.  The difference was beyond remarkable.
 Even for communications audio.

Just my opinion and perhaps worth just what you paid for it.

Bill




On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM, Lee Mushel herbe...@centurytel.net wrote:

 Indeed, Gary, this is one of the most popular questions on Flex
 reflectors. I would like to give you a general answer based, as always,
 on my own personal experiences.   In the early '50s one of the electronics
 magazines published an article on a speaker system the author called the
 sweet sixteen.   It used sixteen four inch general replacement speakers of
 the type found at that time in table model radios.  As a 14 year old newly
 interested in high fidelity I built one and while at the time I thought
 it was wonderful of course the theory behind it is questionable and the
 results quite horrible.

 But to answer your question, I don't know why more people don't simply go
 into their store of retired music reproduction systems and attach to their
 radios.   I did that with my Hammarlund HQ-180 long ago and not so long ago
 took a SONY ES receiver and today Video 1 is the Flex 3000 and Video
 2 is the Flex 5000A.   I even built a take off of the sweet 16 and built
 a sweet 8 using far better drivers!  My point is that nearly any stereo
 components that can be assembled to function as a sound system will be
 overkill as far as speakers suitable for communications receiver use is
 concerned.

 Anything more really just an interesting facet of our ham radio hobby.
 Anything that interests and satisfies you is certainly OK.

 73

 Lee  K9WRU
 - Original Message - From: Gary Franklin franklin6...@att.net
 To: Flex Radio flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 11:05 AM

 Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Speakers


  I am sure this has been asked many times but I am new to Flex Radio.
 Can anyone recommend a set of good speakers I can use on my Flex 5000?

 Thanks
 Gary ,  K8BKB

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using Tokyo hp HL-45 B 45watt PA.

[William H. Fite]

Tom scripsit:
I sent Tokyo High Power these recommendations in hopes that they would mention
it in their manuals, but I doubt that will happen.

I'm not surprised.  I had a conversation with a THP employee who all
but said that the HL-45B is on its last legs.  I'm sure they have a
replacement in the wings.

Right now, Elecraft is kicking their butts in the 500W range because
of all the goodies onm the HPA-500 (multiple safeties, RF band
reading, etc.).  I expect we'll see these features appearing
throughout the THP line.

On 1/17/12, Tom Harson thar...@suddenlink.net wrote:
 Hi Leo
 Sorry to hear that your having problems early on with the HL-45B. I
 posed the
 same question to Tokyo High Power Labs about the HL-45B and received the
 same answer as you did. Some times we are guilty of not sharing our
 experiences
 with our fellow hams.  I apologize !.Since the amp was designed for the
 Yaesu rig, they rely
 very heavily on ALC from the amp to throttle back the radio. 5 watts
 will drive
 the amp to over 75-80 watts easily. Here's what steps I use daily .
 It will be necessary to establish and use virtual com ports to make
 DDutil function
 properly. I'll leave that to you to get going before you go thru the
 steps I'm about
 to outline.

 1. If your not using DDutil, then download and install it. This utility
 program will
 provide an automatic means to control the power input to your
 amplifier. More
 on this in just a bit.

 2. Go to the Antenna Tab in PowerSDR and set the Delay (ms) to
 something greater
 that 10 ms... I use 13 ms. This allows the amplifier time to get
 into the transmit mode
 before it gets hit with RF from the Flex.

 3. Go to the Other tab and check the Auto Drive check box.

 4. Now lets talk about using DDutils Under the Options tab select
 Auto Drive Settings
 We will be dealing with settings for Amp 1 Go thru all the
 bands and initially set all
 the values to a initial low of 15. This will limit how much power is
 fed to the amplifier.

 5. With an accurate Watt meter connected, key up the flex and amplifier
 and check the
 RF out. Adjust the numbers in the Amp 1 box until you get an
 output of 40 watts for
 each band.  Due diligence is required, but the net effect is that
 you will have the drive
 level set automatically for each band when DDutil is in control..

 6. One other thing, of course the Flex does not provide any band
 switching signals
 to the Amplifier, so you MUST be sure that you  are on the right
 band or it will fault
 out on you, requiring you to cycle power to the amp to recover. I
 built a small
 circuit using a Basic Stamp BSII that takes BCD output on a
 parallel port and convert
 it to a voltage that the amp recognizes as a band signal to
 automatically change bands.
 The BCD output is also one of the functions that DDutil can provide. Now
 when I switch bands the power input to the amp is correct and I
 automatically switch band
 with just a single click.

 That said, the is also a mechanism with in PowerSDR that can be used
 also. In the
 Memory tab you can also set the power output for each band, This also sets
 the output of the basic Flex 1500 , BUT you must remember to go to the
 Memory tab
 each time and select the band that you want to use.

 I hope this helps you and others that are contemplating using a HL-45B.
 Its a great
 little amp and works well.

 73 de Tom K5VJZ


 P.S.
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 mention
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Re: [Flexradio] [Flex radio] MultiRX

[William H. Fite]

Don't worry about it, Jim.  For years I had a sign on my office wall
to remind me:

CAUTION!  BE SURE BRAIN IS ENGAGED BEFORE PUTTING MOUTH INTO GEAR.

Alas, it didn't help much.



On 1/10/12, Jim Cox jcox...@bellsouth.net wrote:
 Your right of course Bill.  After the HK0 quit, I thought about it some more
 on my end and came to your conclusion.  I should have used the old brain
 before putting the post on the reflector.
 73s Jim K4JAF



 -Original Message-
 From: Ray, K9DUR
 Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 5:24 AM
 To: 'Jim Cox' ; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: RE: [Flexradio] MultiRX

 Jim,

 This is normal,  logical if you think about it.

 On receive, there is a pair of high-speed audio streams (the I  Q signals)
 sent over the firewire from the radio to the PC.  These cover a range of
 frequencies around the VFO frequency.  The width of this range of
 frequencies is limited by the sampling rate  is reflected by the range of
 frequencies visible on the panadapter.  To hear anything outside of that
 range, you MUST change the VFO frequency.  Remember that the FLEX-5000  the
 FLEX-3000 radios are full duplex  you CANNOT change the VFO frequency
 without changing the TX frequency also.

 Bottom line -- if it cannot be seen on the panadapter, you cannot hear it.

 MultiRX is great for listening to the pileup on all bands EXCEPT 40m.  There
 you need RX2.

 Remember

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

[William H. Fite]

I'm quite proficient at CW (having done it commercially) but was licensed
under the no-code rules.  The code requirement was dropped by the FCC not
for any of the nefarious reasons that the Old Timers ruminate over
endlessly but simply because code was recognized no longer to be a
necessary element of amateur communication.  There was little sense, the
Commissioners reasoned, in discouraging would-be amateur operators by
requiring them to learn an arcane skill that they might never be called
upon to use.

Doubtless, someone is going to rise up and denounce that reasoning.  Go to
it; we've all heard about EMPs, and solar storms, and, and, and.  We'll
more or less cheerfully listen to it again if someone needs to say it.

The fact is that many of us who are code proficient don't operate CW for
the same reason that we don't drive 1948 Hudsons.  That doesn't mean that
CW is bad or that someone who chooses to pound away is an old fud.  Hey, I
play with steam engines and Stirling engines and they haven't been much
used in over a hundred years.  And I love straight key night.  Last year I
had a lovely chat with a lady in her 80s who was happily rattling along at
about 15wpm, clean and regular as clockwork.

Let's live and let live, as someone said earlier today; there is plenty of
spectrum for all of us.  But that will only happen when the Old Timers quit
denouncing people for not learning code.

Bill




On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote:

 Some of us actually passed the 5WPM Novice became and became Technicians
 remaining that until the code requirements were dropped.  5WPM was pretty
 much no code. I didn't think I'd pass the CW portion of the test but
 guessed my way to passing on what little I did copy.

 On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote:

  On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote:
   For some of us this it is almost impossible.
  
  Ah, ham radio changes and evolves. The no-code license was a big
  controversy in its day, but now just a few years later no-code hams
  are in the majority. About half of U.S. licensees are technicians, and
  the other half also contains many no-code ops, with the number
  steadily increasing.  As their ranks have grown, they have come to
  represent a significant market for manufacturers to serve. In Japan,
  where there are twice as many licensed hams as in the U.S., VHF
  licenses and gear dominate. I would guess that in this country HF gear
  leads the market by dollar volume, but maybe not by number of units
  sold, and many of today's buyers of HF gear will never use it for CW.
  It's plain in reading postings on ham discussion groups that no-code
  hams have their own preferences in operating style, equipment, and
  activities. But hey, there's enough spectrum for all.
 
  Tony KT0NY
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Display Centering

[William H. Fite]

No, it has been around lots longer than that.


On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:50 PM, Don Plunkett dp...@telus.net wrote:

 I thought that this was a bug introduced in 2.2.3 and that there was a
 workaround for it ... it is very annoying ... I was sure that I was told
 that when I upgraded (shortly after I bought the Flex) but I haven't  had a
 chance to follow it up with Tim.

 Don

 VA6FH (love this radio ... nothing better!)

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 [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Guy Harris
 Sent: January-02-12 7:35 AM
 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 5000 Display Centering

 Rick,

 I believe it has something to do with the IF frequency being 9kHz(?).

 ~~Guy



 On 1/2/2012 6:14 AM, Rick Lehman wrote:
  Happy New Year Flexers
 
  I am using the Flex5000.  I have noticed that when setting the panadapter
 display width to settings of 1X and 0.5X  the listening bandwidth cannot be
 centered.  On USB for example the listening frequency is approximately 80%
 shifted to the right rather than being centered in the middle of the
 display
 when using the 0.5X setting.The pan slider is inoperable when using
 0.5x.  This is not a big deal, but when a station is operating split the
 upper band can be partially or fully off the display.  Does anyone know of
 any setting adjustments that can be used to correct this when using 0.5X
 and
 1.0X display settings?
 
  Rick- WB4EJC
  Coconut Creek, Fl (near Ft Lauderdale)
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Re: [Flexradio] Antenna rotor/interface to PC?

[William H. Fite]

Green Heron makes fine controllers that will interface with just about
any/everything.  Pricey, but..





On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Bill Ackerman billacker...@me.com wrote:

 Another dumb question from a newcomer to the hobby:  What are the issues I
 need to consider in selecting an antenna rotor/interface to use with my
 Flex 3000? I'm graduating to a beam antenna. While not immediately
 interested in contesting and logging apps, I want to factor those
 capabilities into my purchase decision. I've got a good handle on the
 physical requirements in terms of weight and wind, but am pretty much
 clueless beyond that. Thanks for any suggestions for brands of rotor
 interfaces that play well with PowerSDR and other applications.

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

[William H. Fite]

My hair is as white as the driven snow...dammit!



On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:23 PM, dan edwards w...@att.net wrote:

 i guess some of us REAL old timers will always feel that a REAL ham can
 copy 20
  wpm CW or better, with no pencil...


 but only the really crusty old farts ha ! 73, w5xz, dan


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 From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com

 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM
 To: Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com
 Cc: FlexRadio reflector FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
 Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 3:02 AM


 I'm quite proficient at CW (having done it commercially) but was licensed
 under the no-code rules.  The code requirement was dropped by the FCC not
 for any of the nefarious reasons that the Old Timers ruminate over
 endlessly but simply because code was recognized no longer to be a
 necessary element of amateur communication.  There was little sense, the
 Commissioners reasoned, in discouraging would-be amateur operators by
 requiring them to learn an arcane skill that they might never be called
 upon to use.

 Doubtless, someone is going to rise up and denounce that reasoning.  Go to
 it; we've all heard about EMPs, and solar storms, and, and, and.  We'll
 more or less cheerfully listen to it again if someone needs to say it.

 The fact is that many of us who are code proficient don't operate CW for
 the same reason that we don't drive 1948 Hudsons.  That doesn't mean that
 CW is bad or that someone who chooses to pound away is an old fud.  Hey, I
 play with steam engines and Stirling engines and they haven't been much
 used in over a hundred years.  And I love straight key night.  Last year I
 had a lovely chat with a lady in her 80s who was happily rattling along at
 about 15wpm, clean and regular as clockwork.

 Let's live and let live, as someone said earlier today; there is plenty of
 spectrum for all of us.  But that will only happen when the Old Timers quit
 denouncing people for not learning code.

 Bill




 On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Steven Hess 
 flameb...@gmail.comhttp://mc/compose?to=flameb...@gmail.com
 wrote:

  Some of us actually passed the 5WPM Novice became and became Technicians
  remaining that until the code requirements were dropped.  5WPM was pretty
  much no code. I didn't think I'd pass the CW portion of the test but
  guessed my way to passing on what little I did copy.
 
  On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM, Tony Estep 
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 wrote:
 
   On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Steven Hess 
   flameb...@gmail.comhttp://mc/compose?to=flameb...@gmail.com
 wrote:
    For some of us this it is almost impossible.
   
   Ah, ham radio changes and evolves. The no-code license was a big
   controversy in its day, but now just a few years later no-code hams
   are in the majority. About half of U.S. licensees are technicians, and
   the other half also contains many no-code ops, with the number
   steadily increasing.  As their ranks have grown, they have come to
   represent a significant market for manufacturers to serve. In Japan,
   where there are twice as many licensed hams as in the U.S., VHF
   licenses and gear dominate. I would guess that in this country HF gear
   leads the market by dollar volume, but maybe not by number of units
   sold, and many of today's buyers of HF gear will never use it for CW.
   It's plain in reading postings on ham discussion groups that no-code
   hams have their own preferences in operating style, equipment, and
   activities. But hey, there's enough spectrum for all.
  
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Re: [Flexradio] Genesis radio software (SDR1000 obsolete?)

[William H. Fite]

Maybe no-longer-state-of-the-art would be a better choice of words.

No squabbling at New Years, guys.



On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Edwin Marzan edwin_mar...@hotmail.comwrote:


 They are getting pretty close to
 having recreated the now-obsolete SDR-1000.

 ob·so·lete




 /ˌɒbsəˈlit, ˈɒbsəˌlit/  [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet] adjective, verb,
 -let·ed, -let·ing.

 adjective
 1. no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
 2. of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship.
 3. (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at
 least the past century. Compare archaic.
 4. effaced by wearing down or away.

 Hi Brian,

 I love my SDR1000. Is it really obsolete? I've used it almost every day
 for the last 5 years. Flex continues to include it in their current version
 of PowerSDR. As long as FlexRadio doesn't feel that way I guess I should be
 OK...

 Edwin Marzan AB2VW


  Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:28:30 -0800
  From: brian-wb6...@lloyd.com
  To: ve7...@gmail.com
  CC: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Genesis radio software
 
  On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM, VE7AJJ ve7...@gmail.com wrote:
 
   Message: 11
   Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:18:09 +
   From: Michael Ruttenberg mjruttenb...@gmail.com
   To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
   Subject: [Flexradio] Genesis Radio software...
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   ... looks very much like PSDR
  
 
  It is PowerSDR. PowerSDR was open-source for a long time and most of it
  remains open-source. Other companies capitalizing on Flex's development
 is
  why Flex has taken their further development private. But PowerSDR has
  enabled people who are not software hackers to play with SDR for not a
 lot
  of money. The PowerSDR/SoftRock combination is an unbeatable way to get
 an
  all-mode HF transceiver for next to nothing.
 
  And the Genesis looks like a nice kit. They are getting pretty close to
  having recreated the now-obsolete SDR-1000. It is pretty clear that they
  have taken the SoftRock ideas and run with them, e.g. using the Si570 as
 an
  LO. OTOH, for only a little more than the price of a Genesis you can get
 a
  Flex 1500 and the 1500 doesn't need you to provide a good sound card,
 which
  definitely puts the price of the Genesis right up with the 1500.
 
  So, I guess that is what makes a horse race: you pay your money and you
  make your choice.
 
  --
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Re: [Flexradio] operating

[William H. Fite]

I guess I have to put in my two cents worth here.  I work split frequently
and I do not feel even slightly handicapped by the lack of knitches (knobs
and switches).  I believe that reliance on knitches is a matter of
conditioning and experience more than the absolute superiority of one UI
over another.  My prediction is that our children and grandchildren will
move beyond the knitches of our era with ne'er a look backward.

That is not to say that folks shouldn't use what is most comfortable for
them.  I simply urge us to avoid categorical statements such as is poor
for that purpose when the truth is more likely that it is poor for that
purpose for people like me and others I know/have heard from.

Bill




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 On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Larry DiGioia apt...@longwire.com
 wrote:
 ... Split operation...
 =
 Larry, the radio is excellent for split operation but the user
 interface is poor for that purpose. If you try to operate split DX
 with mouse clicks you'll soon be missing your Orion. However, there's
 a terrific solution; see http://www.dh1tw.de/powersdr-ui and all the
 related pages. With Tobias's interface you have an elegant way to
 manage both VFOs plus all the switching and cross-fading you might
 need. (In case you backslide on your vow to give up CW DXing, the Herc
 interface is a must -- get an external keyer too.)

 Good luck with your new setup!

 73, Tony KT0NY


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Re: [Flexradio] operating

[William H. Fite]

Tony said:I don't think the best
way to represent the capabilities of Flex gear is to say that its
shortcomings are unimportant.

I agree with that entirely.  However, it is distressing to hear people
accuse the Flex--or any other piece of gear--as having shortcomings when
what they mean is that it does not conform entirely to their customary way
of operating.

But I remind myself that SDR is a very new idea for most hams and it will
take folks time to adapt to it.

Happy New Year a bit in advance, everyone.

Bill



On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote:

 On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Stu Phillips s...@ridgelift.com wrote:
 ... Tuning around a pile up trying to hear who is working the DX is much
 more
  time consuming when you can use the Pandadaptor (I prefer the Panafall
  myself because of the near history view you get) and simply click
 ===
 This is true. The pan is an excellent aid. However, you can hook up
 NaP3 to just about any radio (including an Orion) via LP-Pan and have
 the same thing. In any really juicy pileup, there can be times when
 you want to be tuning both the DX and the pileup, and possibly
 twiddling shift and/or width, while turning on and off the
 split-headphone listening mode. That's when the mouse-click interface
 can't do the job. To make the Flex competitive with a good DX radio
 equipped with a good panadaptor, it needs the same control flexibility
 and power, and the DH2TW interface provides an excellent solution.
 This has been pointed out many times, including the recent QST review
 of the 1500.

 Note that Larry, who asked the question, is a serious and successful
 DXer with 5BDXCC. He has been using a setup that can do all the above.
 He'll soon figure out what works for him, but I don't think the best
 way to represent the capabilities of Flex gear is to say that its
 shortcomings are unimportant.

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Re: [Flexradio] Flex Control Knob

[William H. Fite]

Jim, did you tell it that you had a FlexControl when you first installed
PSDR or did  you get the knob later?  I was running PSDR and added the FC.
 Just like you, I found that Win 7 recognized it but PSDR did not.  I
finally had to uninstall PSDR and reinstall it, checking off the
FlexControl during the installation.  It ran perfectly after that.

Bill



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 Anyone else having a problem with Flex Control Knob being recognized by
 Power SDR program?
 I have reloaded the software but no luck.  The Knob is recognized by Win 7
 and a com port assigned that is not being used by any other device.  The
 Device Mgr says the com port has no problems.
 Any thoughts?
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Re: [Flexradio] New Flex 5000A install ?

[William H. Fite]

Forgive me, Tim.  I was assuming no too close distances.  You are, of
course correct.

Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.

Bill



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 Well, that really isn't 100% correct.  The IEEE cable distance spec for
 1394a is 4.5 metres (15 ft)

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 On 12/27/2011 6:36 PM, William H. Fite wrote:

 Good cables + plenty of ferrites = no distance restrictions



 On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Neal Campbellabrohamn...@gmail.com**
 wrote:

  I think there is advantage to not having them close if you have a very
 good
 firewire cable (i.e., digital granite). I personally prefer RF away from
 the computers as possible.

 I have a 15' Digital Granite cable that I have used on and off with
 absolutely no issues.
 73'
 Neal

 On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 3:49 PM,k4...@fastmail.fm  wrote:

  Yep, use a Granite Digital firewire cable.
 And don't forget to ground the computer.
 1500w here and no rfi issues.

 73
 Wayne
 K4ELO

 On Tue, Dec 27, 2011, at 02:07 PM, Bill D wrote:

 Hello,

 New Flex 5000A owner here.  I'm also setting up my shack at a new QTH.
 The manual says keep the Flex5000 in close proximity to the computer.
 I'm planning on putting the desktop PC directly next to the Flex box
 (only
 an inch or two apart).  Just wanted to be sure that is not too close
 together.
 Any other advise for a new setup would be welcome also.

 Thanks,

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Re: [Flexradio] disable speakers

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That's the solution I use, Kevin.  I have a ProSonus amp that drives both
my speakers and my David Clark headset.



On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM, ke...@3950.net wrote:

 On 12/26/2011 3:15 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote:

 On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 5:07 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TMEt...@flex-radio.com**
 wrote:

  The only way to disable the speaker is to open the Mixer form from the
 menu bar and un-check the speaker output.  There isn't an auto disable
 feature.


 I find it quite easy to just pull the plug to the powered speakers (one of
 the advantages to having the bumpy-side out).  It is a crude and inelegant
 solution but it works a treat.




 Drive a high-fidelity headphone amplifier (available from many
 musician-type stores very cheaply) and powered speakers at the same time
 from the speaker output. The parallel load is easily handled with no
 decrease in performance. Simply turn off or turn down the speakers when
 they aren't wanted and leave the 'phones hooked up all the time. Works
 beautifully. With medium-impedance 'phones like the Sennheiser PC151 you
 might not even need the headphone amp.


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[Flexradio] Yule, Y'all!

[William H. Fite]

From warm and sunny Florida to all of you, the warmest of holiday wishes.
 May your Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or Wiccan Solstice be a time of joy
and peace.

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Re: [Flexradio] disable speakers

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Turn them off in the mixer.



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 I have a flex 3000, when I plug the headphones in it will not disable the
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Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

[William H. Fite]

Pierce said,
with all the good reports on the 400 buck Wallmart
 special, why bother to build?

I think there are at least four reasons.
First,you can pick and choose exactly the components that you want.
For example, I am partial to Asus/ASRock motherboards, I like EVGA
graphics cards, and I like G.Skill memory.  Are they superior to other
brands?  I like to think so but that may be all in my head.
Regardless, I have the satisfaction of knowing that I got what I want,
not what a tech in Taiwan thought I should have.
Second, you get a lot more bang for the buck.  I got some terrific
buys on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  These savings enabled me to
get at least a little ahead of the curve.  For example, I got a board
with an AM3+ cpu socket.  AMD has announced that it will issue at
least one more release (after the dubious Bulldozer) that uses the
AM3+ format so I'll probably get more life out of the MB that I might
otherwise.
Third, you can configure a system that is as expandable as you wish.
It is not unusual for persons who pick up the WallyWorld stripdowns to
want to add other components only to discover that there is no room in
the case and/or no available slots for new cards.
Fourth, we like to build things, don't we?  And some of us like to overclock...



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 Thanks, Alan, but with all the good reports on the 400 buck Wallmart
 special, why bother to build?  Planning a run today to see if they're still
 in stock.

 Pierce W4ZDI

 -Original Message-
 From: Alan NV8A
 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:19 AM
 To: FlexRadio Reflector
 Cc: pierceday
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

 On 12/19/11 07:33 am, pierceday wrote:

 Several months ago someone (Neal?) wrote of a particular AMD chip and
 board combination that was preferred over others for SDR computers.

 Could anyone help me out with that info?

 This is not the board that Neal recommended, but it is the little
 brother to the board I use with an AMD 965 quad-core CPU:

 Today (December 20) NewEgg has the Asus M4A88T-M motherboard for
 US$69.99 (with free shipping) by using the Promo code EMCJHHK33 at checkout:


 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131657nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL122011cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL122011-_-EMC-122011-Index-_-AMDMotherboards-_-13131657-L0E

 That is a mini-ATX board. I am using the M4A88TD-V EVO, a regular ATX
 board, which has more expansion slots. The integrated video (same on
 both) is not for gamers, but it's fine for PowerSDR.

 73

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Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

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Siig NN-E20012-S2 works perfectly.  Have used two of them in two different
computers.  Does require power, though, through a standard Molex cable.

Bill



On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Eric Lowell elow...@satnetmaine.comwrote:

 I'd be interested to hear which PCI-e Firewire cards work. I've tried 2
 different cards in my PCI-e slot and neither worked reliably.

 Regards, Eric


 On 12/20/2011 12:49 PM, Bob McGwier wrote:


 Warning to all!  It is PCIe only.   Get the recommended firewire!!

 !
 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Phone

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 To: Alan NV8A n...@charter.net, FlexRadio Reflector 
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 Thanks, Alan, but with all the good reports on the 400 buck
 Wallmartspecial, why bother to build?  Planning a run today to see if
 they're stillin stock.

 Pierce W4ZDI

 -Original Message-From: Alan NV8A
 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:19 AM
 To: FlexRadio Reflector
 Cc: pierceday
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

 On 12/19/11 07:33 am, pierceday wrote:

  Several months ago someone (Neal?) wrote of a particular AMD chip and
 board combination that was preferred over others for SDR computers.

 Could anyone help me out with that info?


 This is not the board that Neal recommended, but it is the little
 brother to the board I use with an AMD 965 quad-core CPU:

 Today (December 20) NewEgg has the Asus M4A88T-M motherboard for
 US$69.99 (with free shipping) by using the Promo code EMCJHHK33 at
 checkout:


  http://www.newegg.com/Product/**Product.aspx?Item=**
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 That is a mini-ATX board. I am using the M4A88TD-V EVO, a regular ATX
 board, which has more expansion slots. The integrated video (same on
 both) is not for gamers, but it's fine for PowerSDR.

 73

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Re: [Flexradio] Fwd: Touch screen

[William H. Fite]

I think devices like the Hercules offer valuable options to persons who
prefer knobs and switches.  Don't hear any condescension there because
there isn't any.  It is likely that a great many people who were brought up
on knitches (knobs + switches) are going to prefer them as long as they
operate.

OTOH, I suspect that new hams who grow up with mouse or touch screen radio
control (as well as dedicated futurists like me) will feel no need for
knitches at all.  And that is fine, too.

To me, touch screen is exciting.  I'm moving in that direction, myself, and
not only for radio.

Anyone tried voice control?

Bill



On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Dave Beumer WØDHB d...@w0dhb.net wrote:

 I've been using mimo 7 USB touchscreen (like Beppe uses ) with custom
 software for satellite work and Digital work and it works great for me.

 Check out these guys for reasonable cost touchscreens.

 http://www.monoprice.com

 I have installed the 15 and 17 as Point of Sale terminals at a couple of
 restaurants and they have held up well.

 Dave

 -Original Message-
 From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
 [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven Hess
 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 2:44 PM
 To: FlexRadio reflector
 Subject: [Flexradio] Fwd: Touch screen

 If it's anything like trying to control PowerSDR via TeamViewer from my
 iPad
 it would be for the birds. I realize it is not though. TeamViewer is pretty
 limited in control as a true touch screen linked to the computer isn't. I
 can see having a touch screen to control certain aspects of the PowerSDR
 interface via touch screen. I already run PowerSDR and another radio
 application on a second 21 inch monitor. My main monitor is switched back
 over to my Linux desktop. Having more control than the marble mouse that
 sits under the PowerSDR monitor  would be nice. The price of touch screens
 will have to come down before I spring for one.
 -- Forwarded message --
 From: Neal Campbell
 Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
 Subject: [Flexradio] Touch screen
 To: Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com
 Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz


 Hi Bob

 The question isn't its technical capability, its whether I actually use it.

 HP had a tough time selling those systems and I think that have pulled that
 line off the market, which would indicate that either it was not engineered
 properly for the price, or its not that useful an implementation to the
 public at large.

 I honestly didn't think I was going to like the Hercules MP3 controller
 very
 much, and it exceeded my expectations by a long way. Lets see if using a
 touch screen is the same way!

 73

 On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM kb6...@yahoo.com
 wrote:

  Neil,
 
  I am kind of confused on your statements about touch screens with the
  flex. The ham in Italy proved it possible with HP touch screens and
  cube 3d. It is posted on Youtube.
 
  The proof of concept has already been proven. I am dumb founded on why
  not hams have not replicated that model.
 
  Touch screen UI is the future direction of computing. Just take a look
  at Windows 8.
 
  The touch OS is not going away from phones to tablets to
  laptops/desktops and maybe even in the enterprise environment.
 
  My 2 cents.
 
  73,
  Robert
  KB6QXM
 
 
 


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Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

[William H. Fite]

It is true that the Siig card will run without power but, since virtually
everyone has spare molexes hanging off their power supplies (and the card
comes with a splitter, anyway), why not power it up?  It was, after all,
designed to run that way.  And who knows when you may want to connect a
powered device through the other port?



On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 6:09 PM, Brett Gazdzinski 
brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote:

 I don't think you need to add power unless you are going to power a remote
 device over the firewire cable.
 My Roswell card has a power connector but I don't use it.

 Brett

 - Original Message - From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
 To: Eric Lowell elow...@satnetmaine.com
 Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:50 PM

 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip


  Siig NN-E20012-S2 works perfectly.  Have used two of them in two different
 computers.  Does require power, though, through a standard Molex cable.

 Bill



 On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Eric Lowell elow...@satnetmaine.com**
 wrote:

  I'd be interested to hear which PCI-e Firewire cards work. I've tried 2
 different cards in my PCI-e slot and neither worked reliably.

 Regards, Eric


 On 12/20/2011 12:49 PM, Bob McGwier wrote:


 Warning to all!  It is PCIe only.   Get the recommended firewire!!

 !
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 -Original message-
 From: pierceday pierce...@comcast.net
 To: Alan NV8A n...@charter.net, FlexRadio Reflector 
 FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Tue, Dec 20, 2011 15:27:10 GMT+00:00
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

 Thanks, Alan, but with all the good reports on the 400 buck
 Wallmartspecial, why bother to build?  Planning a run today to see if
 they're stillin stock.

 Pierce W4ZDI

 -Original Message-From: Alan NV8A
 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:19 AM
 To: FlexRadio Reflector
 Cc: pierceday
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] AMD chip

 On 12/19/11 07:33 am, pierceday wrote:

  Several months ago someone (Neal?) wrote of a particular AMD chip and

 board combination that was preferred over others for SDR computers.

 Could anyone help me out with that info?


 This is not the board that Neal recommended, but it is the little
 brother to the board I use with an AMD 965 quad-core CPU:

 Today (December 20) NewEgg has the Asus M4A88T-M motherboard for
 US$69.99 (with free shipping) by using the Promo code EMCJHHK33 at
 checkout:


   
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=**http://www.newegg.com/Product/**Product.aspx?Item=**

 N82E16813131657nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL122011cm_mmc=EMC-**
 IGNEFL122011-_-EMC-122011-Index-_-AMDMotherboards-_-
 13131657-L0Ehttp://www.**newegg.com/Product/Product.**
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 That is a mini-ATX board. I am using the M4A88TD-V EVO, a regular ATX
 board, which has more expansion slots. The integrated video (same on
 both) is not for gamers, but it's fine for PowerSDR.

 73

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Re: [Flexradio] got it working again...

[William H. Fite]

Brett, I wish we could find some way to help you.  I'm sure your situation
is beyond frustrating.

Although you have done a lot of tweaking on your OS, I'm having a hard time
thinking that this is a PSDR problem.  I say that simply because you seem
to be about the only one who is experiencing it.  (Perhaps that remark will
encourage others to come forward, we'll see.)

I listen to a great deal of AM, some of it ham but most of it SW.  I have
never experienced the grunge that you describe.  In fact, the other
night, after reading one of your posts, I spent more than an hour seeking
out AM signals to see if I could reproduce the problem.  I listened to very
strong signals, some extremely weak signals, and some weak signals closely
adjacent to stronger signals (Thanks, FRS, for those beautiful filters!).
 I used a 43' vertical, a  magnetic loop, and a random-length wire.  I
never heard any grunge at all.  When the signal strength was good, I heard
extremely clean and clear signals.

I then compared my 5000 to a couple of my other receivers, specifically a
Racal 1772 and a TenTec 340.  In every single instance, the audio from the
Flex was equal to or better than the others.  And those are pretty decent
receivers...

I don't mean to add to your frustration (and I suppose you could have some
kind of hardware issue) but I really don't think this is a PSDR problem.

Good luck with finding a solution and may your holidays be grunge-free.

Bill




On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 8:51 PM, Brett Gazdzinski 
brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote:

 I do not understand why when you remove something, it leaves all kinds of
 stuff behind.
 Why?
 I know most programs do that, making any system slower and slower over
 time.

 Some sort of clipping, or bad agc action as turning the agc off stops it,
 as does turning the agc-t way down.

 Another odd thing I noticed about the flex 3000, comparing it to my home
 brew receivers, which are very simple receivers, single conversion
 superhet, no rf amp, high Q tuned circuit antenna input, 455 KHz IF, a good
 filter, think an old table top tube receiver like the all American 5 with a
 good IF filter, and I can hear signals on them with no antenna hooked up,
 or the wrong antenna selected, and the flex picks up nothing.
 If on 80 meters and I pick the 40 meter dipole, the homebrew receivers
 just have the S meter go down to about half.
 On the flex, I get high noise and no signal unless its REALLY strong.
 If I put the antenna selector to the homebrew, even the strongest signals
 do not show up on the flex, if I reverse it, the homebrew picks up most
 signals and they are good copy.
 That is with NO rf amp in the homebrew.

 If I could figure out a way to make a flex like panadaptor for the
 homebrew receivers, I would not need the flex, but how many tubes would
 THAT take?
 I got spoiled and now need the good panadaptor, hard to operate without
 one after having one

 Brett
 N2DTS

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 To: Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net**; 
 flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:42 PM

 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] got it working again...


  A couple things, Revo Uninstaller will find most program fragments
 and get rid of them if you want a complete removal.

 On the audio problem, have you run it through something like Audigy
 to see if the grunge is visible?  Hearing is one thing but a picture
 will see clipping and other nasties, might be a clue there.

 Ron
 K0IDT


 - Original Message - From: Brett Gazdzinski 
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 To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 5:24 PM
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] got it working again...


  My problem was likely that I had turned off windows explorer and search
 in the services.
 I have almost everything disabled in there since the computer just runs
 the radio and does not go on the web.

 When I first changed the firewire card, I had to disable it and enable
 it in device manager, and then it worked.
 The next time I turned the radio on, nothing.
 The next problem was after removing psdr, the new install could not get
 the driver for the radio to the right location, or something. Manually
 pointing windoz 7 to the flex folder got the driver loaded and the radio
 started working.
 That might have been something else that I had turned off in services.

 The computer does boot up very quick, and runs psdr well with all the
 extra stuff turned off, but that is a trade off.

 I have been checking out the grunge on AM signals, reducing the agc-t
 helps eliminate it, as does turning the agc off (fixed) and manually
 adjusting the gain.
 I have a hard time believing that no one else hears this, its quite
 nasty on my radio using headphones.

 Not sure if I will hold out till its fixed in software, try an older
 version of psdr,  or sell the 3000 and get something else.

 Brett
 N2DTS







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Re: [Flexradio] I want to go back!

[William H. Fite]

Hm...I'm an SWL DXer and I do weak-signal AM all the time with PSDR.
 What's to be unhappy about?

Bill
KJ4SLP



On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Brett Gazdzinski 
brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote:

 To an earlier version of psdr and try it.
 What do I need to do, remove everything off the computer, load a firewire
 driver, firmware, new version?
 How do I know what versions work with what, and what works with windows 7?

 And I guess the antenna tuner will not work as well as it does now...

 I am unhappy with the way the AM reception is now.

 Brett
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Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] New Antenna Switch

[William H. Fite]

I cannot speak too highly of Don Kessler.  He designed the Palstar
AT-Auto tuner and took it with him when he left that company.  His
support for that tuner is superb, whether you need operating
assistance, troubleshooting, or repair.  I've not seen the antenna
switches but if he designed/built them, they'll be of excellent
quality.

And, in addition, he's just a real nice guy to do business with.

Disclaimer:  I have no affiliation with Don or with Kessler
Engineering.  I just own one of his tuners.

On 12/15/11, Steve Nance sna...@charter.net wrote:
 FYI,

 I wanted to make everyone aware of a new coax switch I just added support
 for in the latest release of DDUtil (v2.0.4.20). It is the Kessler
 Engineering CX-Auto. This is one very nicely designed and built coax switch.
 Very rugged and will handle the power.
 http://kesslerengineeringllc.com/switches.htm

 Designed to be a companion product for the AT-Auto Tuner (v2.14) it can also
 be used in a stand-alone configuration as is the case with DDUtil. It is
 controlled by a CI-V serial interface and requires no other hardware
 decoders or relay boards (other than a serial to CI-V adapter) to hook up.

 If you're looking for a coax switch take a hard look at this one. If you
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Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

[William H. Fite]

The K3 is a quality product.  There is no reason for its manufacturer or
its users to get caught up in us too, us too.

The K3 may be the last great conventional radio while the Flex is the first
of the new way of doing things.  At least the first to get any meaningful
market penetration.




On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Dave Mayfield W9WRL w...@gwltd.com wrote:

 MY Cell phone, a Motorola Android is an SDR. But I don't drag a pc on my
 back.

 Ray, K9DUR wrote:

 Actually, the ability to function without a computer is not the real
 definition of SDR.  At least not in the sense of a stand-alone computer.
 The military has software-defined radios that are self-contained.  The
 computer is embedded in the hardware.
 The actual definition of SDR is just what it says.  All functions,
 operating
 characteristics, and signal processing are defined by software  not by
 the
 hardware platform.  The software may be running on a stand-alone computer,
 as in the case of the Flex radios, or it may be stored in firmware with
 the
 CPU embedded in the hardware package itself.  Both approaches are truly
 software-defined radios.

 I like to refer to radios like the K3 as semi-SDR.  Yes, many of the
 operating characteristics can be changed by changing the firmware, but a
 significant part of the signal processing is still performed in hardware.

 From a theoretical viewpoint, the Flex radios are not totally
 software-defined either.  Some of the signal processing is still done in
 hardware.  (Down-conversion to the audio IF, TX  RX filtering at RF
 frequencies, etc.)
 A truly 100% SDR is not possible with today's technology, but FlexRadio
 Systems has taken SDR closer to the theoretical ideal than anyone else.

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Re: [Flexradio] Griffin USB Knob Questions

[William H. Fite]

I used the Powermate until I got my FlexControl.  It is a well made little
piece of hardware but the software appears to have been written by Mr.
Throstlethwait's 8th grade Introduction to Programming class.



On Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM, Joe Word joe.n...@gmail.com wrote:

 I used the Griffin Powermate to tune with and liked it much better
 than the mouse. I now use the FlexControl know to tune with and use
 the Griffin to control AF and AGC-T gain.

 Joe  N9VX


 
 I just turned up a Griffin USB knob which I assume can be used with my
 Flex5K. But is it worth it? Do I need a driver for it and I assume that the
 USB cable would plug into any available USB port? But again, is it worth it
 for Flex tuning control?

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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

[William H. Fite]

Ahh

On 12/8/11, Ron Kolarik rkola...@neb.rr.com wrote:
 Ayup

 Ron
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 Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 5:30 PM
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise


I think that Burt wins the award for brevity.

 On 12/8/2011 11:09 AM, Burt wrote:
 No keep going, I am one of your greatest fans
 Burt

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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

[William H. Fite]

Noisome might be a better description as others on the reflector are
probably sick of hearing Duane and me go back and forth on this topic.



On 12/8/11, Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote:
 Sounds kind of noisy to me (pun intended)

  Well I really don't like headphones for one, and more importantly
 they make it hard to listen to 4 or 5 radios at one time. And a key to
 listening to that many radios at one time is having the ability to
 spatially orientate the various audio sources, headphones and audio
 combiners simply don't allow for that.

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Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000

[William H. Fite]

One could doubtless get quieter fans with damper mounts, as well, but
I'd want guidance from FRS to assure that they met the airflow
requirements.

On 12/7/11, Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote:
 My 3000 is close to the operating position and I find the fans on the loud
 side.
 So I took the cover off and noticed the fans are mounted directly on a metal
 plate that mounts directly to the base of the 3000.
 Its not so much the fan blowing noise as the mechanical noise from them
 being mounted directly to metal pieces that ring like bell metal, so I dug
 out some thick gasket material and put it between the fans the the metal,
 cut out in the shape of the fans. That reduced the noise a bit.
 Lots of space to play with the fans in there.
 Rubber mounting them somehow would likely really reduce the noise.

 Another trick would be to rack mount it, the noise would be inside the rack
 or cabinet.
 I may try that as I have some low rack mount shelves.
 Besides the power button, there is no reason to look at or have to get at
 the thing, unlike other radios...

 Brett
 N2DTS



 - Original Message -
 From: Burt k1...@yahoo.com
 To: joe.n...@gmail.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz; konrad schultz
 konra...@hotmail.com
 Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 11:23 AM
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000



 I am not really concerned about a mike picking up the fan, I am concerned
 about me being bugged by it. I do not even like the fan on my computer. I
 never heard a fan on the 5000. It has a fan?

 --- On Wed, 12/7/11, konrad schultz konra...@hotmail.com wrote:

 From: konrad schultz konra...@hotmail.com
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000
 To: joe.n...@gmail.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 9:59 AM

 I love my new 3000 and the fan noise makes no difference to
 me since I use a professional directional dynamic
 microphone. Most decent directional microphones will
 not pic up fan noise coming from behind them as they are
 designed to be receive sound from the front and slightly off
 front to either side. My FLEX 3000 on my desk is maybe
 16 inches from the back of the mic - which is on an $80
 telescoping desk boom. No
 problems. Wiring the modular mic plug was a
 small challenge, but the FLEX website has detailed
 explanations of how to wire various mics/cords to
 them. It's really not that hard. Good luck, Best
 Konrad W1KON


   Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:45:51 -0500
  From: joe.n...@gmail.com
  To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
  Subject: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000
 
  To me, the fan in the 3000 is very noisy and you have
 to deal with the
  modular RJ45 mic plug. It's worth it to me to have the
 5000.
 
  Joe N9VX
 
 
 --
  I am thinking of going to the 3000 from the 5000. I do
 not care about a second
  receiver. Is there any other disadvantage for making
 the move. It just seems
  the 5000 is more than I need, it is not a money
 issue.
 
  Advice?
 
  Burt
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

[William H. Fite]

As you know, tinnitus bothers the heck of some people while others
(like me) just ignore it.  Interestingly, one of the standard
treatments for tinnitus in people who are seriously impaired by it is
to mask it with white noise.  Once again, this demonstrates the extent
to which such matters are psychologically as well as physiologically
determined.

Bottom line:  If you think it is going to bother you, it is going to bother you.

I recommend eggnog therapy in all such cases.  Two or three cups and
you won't give a damn whether the fans are noisy or not.  Another two
or three and you won't care if the fans are even running or not.  Your
gear, however, will care...

Bill

On 12/8/11, Alfred Green n...@cox.net wrote:
 Another solution is to develop tinnitus.

 After well over three decades in industrial control, much being spent
 around paper machines, I have a constant ringing in my ears that
 completely swamps any PC or radio fan noise. I just turn the speaker
 volume up or wear headphones.

 73  Alf  NU8I
 Scottsdale  AZ  DM43an

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Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000

[William H. Fite]

Also, many fans designed for computer use are supplied with dampers or
shock mounts.  Two that I particularly like because they are high
quality and very quiet are Cougar and Noctua.  The latter is about
twice the cost of the former, both are excellent, the Noctua lasts
longer.

Fan noise is often of much greater concern to computer users than to
radio users (yes, yes, we are both) because a high-performance PC can
have as many as 10 fans on board.  Thus, computer fans usually come
with detailed noise specs as well as the above-mentioned damper
mounts.

Fan speeds are often variable, as well, either by controlling voltage or PWM.

On 12/8/11, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net wrote:
 Damper mounts are pretty easy to make with RTV Silicone if there is
 enough room around the fan - unscrew it, suspend it, put globs of the
 RTV to support it, then let it thoroughly set before removing the
 temporary suspenders.

 Not recommended while under warranty. Also might not withstand
 shipping stress. But very good for homebrew stuff or if you
 ABSOLUTELY need something quieter.

 I have not seen the insides of the 3000 and don't know if this would
 work with it.

 Jerry W4UK

 At 11:54 AM 12/8/2011, William H. Fite wrote:
One could doubtless get quieter fans with damper mounts, as well, but
I'd want guidance from FRS to assure that they met the airflow
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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

[William H. Fite]

Because if you drink eggnog, as opposed to straight bourbon you get
all the nourishment you need and you don't have to take time out from
drinking to eat food.

(Contesters understand this phenomenon--XYL delivering sandwichs and
sodas, coffee can under the desk--but the remainder of the civilized
world does not.)

On 12/8/11, k8...@aol.com k8...@aol.com wrote:
 Tinnitus is actually your ear - brain compo compensation for the  quiet.
 The system wants some sound.

 How about plain bourbon in place of eggnog?  Much simpler.

 Bob


 In a message dated 12/8/2011 1:31:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
 omni...@gmail.com writes:

 As you  know, tinnitus bothers the heck of some people while others
 (like me) just  ignore it.  Interestingly, one of the standard
 treatments for tinnitus  in people who are seriously impaired by it is
 to mask it with white  noise.  Once again, this demonstrates the extent
 to which such matters  are psychologically as well as physiologically
 determined.

 Bottom  line:  If you think it is going to bother you, it is going to
 bother  you.

 I recommend eggnog therapy in all such cases.  Two or three  cups and
 you won't give a damn whether the fans are noisy or not.   Another two
 or three and you won't care if the fans are even running or  not.  Your
 gear, however, will care...

 Bill

 On 12/8/11,  Alfred Green n...@cox.net wrote:
 Another solution is to  develop tinnitus.

 After well over three decades in industrial  control, much being spent
 around paper machines, I have a constant  ringing in my ears that
 completely swamps any PC or radio fan noise. I  just turn the speaker
 volume up or wear headphones.

  73  Alf  NU8I
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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

[William H. Fite]

We've already added lots but, sure, pour in some more.



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 Are you supposed to add alcohol to the egg nog?
 --- On Thu, 12/8/11, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

  Bottom line:  If you think it is going to bother you,
  it is going to bother you.
 
  I recommend eggnog therapy in all such cases.  Two or
  three cups and
  you won't give a damn whether the fans are noisy or
  not.  Another two
  or three and you won't care if the fans are even running or
  not.  Your
  gear, however, will care...
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

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Y'know, Duane, rather than going to all that trouble, you could just
get some quiet fans.  Noctua (a German company, I don't think they
have much presence in the amateur radio market) makes low speed (~1200
rpm) fans in 80mm, 120mm, and 140mm sizes.  They are about $25 each
and they make less noise than any fan I have heard.  I use two of them
on my CPU heat exchanger and three more in the case.  Those five fans
all running at once make less noise than the single 80mm fan that came
on the stock AMD CPU cooler. They run on 12VDC but have no PWM
capability so the only way to slow them down (should one want to)
would be to reduce the voltage.

Here's another point, possibly one that you don't want to hear.  The
human brain has an incredibly ability to filter out noise, especially
constant noise that varies little in loudness, frequency, or aural
characteristics.  Unfortunately, to get that mechanism to work, you
have to deliberately stop paying conscious attention to the sounds
that are bothersome to you.  So long as an individual sits down and
consciously listens to see how much noise the fan is making, and then
reminds onesself how disturbing it is, the brain will conclude that
the individual doesn't WANT that sound filtered and will not do so.

In other words, so long as you listen for background noise, you'll
hear some.  One can end up chasing one's tail in this regard.

Good luck,

Bill (who spent lots of time as a research assistant working on
sensation and perception studies in an anechoic chamber)

On 12/7/11, Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote:
 WHAT!!
 SAY AGAIN!!
 EXCUSE ME!


I too am annoyed by ambient noise, especially fans.. ALL fans make noise,

some just less than others.. Once you have your other ambient noise
sources quieted down enough in the shack then the 5K's fan is very
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Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

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A solution that suits the user is all that matters.  I have space
limitations and could not implement your solution if i wanted to.  So for
me...quiet fans.

I made a poor choice of words when I said that the brain filtered the
noise.  Almost immediately after I sent that, I heard Dr. Lloyd Elfner (of
blessed memory) clucking his tongue at me as he so often did in the lab.
 Actually, it does not do that at all.  The brain processes the noise just
as it does all sound but the consciousness disregards it.  That really
isn't right, either, but it is closer than the filter idea.  A better
explanation would probably bore people to tears.

My real point was that, if an individual has normal hearing, no amount of
acoustic treatment will totally deaden sound.  Our chamber was a moderately
good one that had an acoustic floor of 0dB.  The best in the world go to
about -10dB or so.  In spaces that silent, one can hear the movement of
one's clothing as one breathes and the sound of blood moving through the
vessels.  This totally freaks out some individuals.  We kept a small
portable radio in the chamber so that when subjects became too anxious we
could generate some sound while we got them out.

In other words, Duane, nothing that you or I can do will result in a 0dB
sound floor, outside of buying a hugely expensive anechoic chamber for our
radios.  That's why continually listening, hearing, reducing, listening,
hearing, reducing is, as I noted earlier, simply chasing one's tail.
 Nothing wrong with that, of course, if that is one's schtick but I'd
rather ignore the (relatively) whitish noise of fans until my brain decides
I'm not interested in listening to them and turns them off on my behalf.

Granted that low signal levels can get lost in ambient sound but it is for
that that God granted unto us the gain control.  And headsets.

Anyway, just another point of view.  So long as we're having fun, what
difference does it make?

Bill



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 --- On Wed, 12/7/11, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

  Y'know, Duane, rather than going to
  all that trouble, you could just
  get some quiet fans.  Noctua (a German company, I
  don't think they
  have much presence in the amateur radio market) makes low
  speed (~1200
  rpm) fans in 80mm, 120mm, and 140mm sizes.  They are
  about $25 each
  and they make less noise than any fan I have heard.

 snip

 I wonder how many of those fans I'd need to quiet down the furnace blowers
 ;)..

 The reality is that a lot of equipment you buy today will have fans in
 them. So rather than trying address each one individually piecemeal, I
 decided it was easier to make an environment to put them in, and then put
 myself in another quieter environment that is separate. Also consider that
 a fair amount of that new equipment you buy doesn't lend itself to fan
 mods, so that approach is rather limited in effectiveness. So I took an
 overall systems design view of how to address the noise rather than trying
 to do it with each piece of gear individually.


  Here's another point, possibly one that you don't want to
  hear.  The
  human brain has an incredibly ability to filter out noise,
  especially
  constant noise that varies little in loudness, frequency,
  or aural
  characteristics.  Unfortunately, to get that mechanism
  to work, you
  have to deliberately stop paying conscious attention to the
  sounds
  that are bothersome to you.  So long as an individual
  sits down and
  consciously listens to see how much noise the fan is
  making, and then
  reminds onesself how disturbing it is, the brain will
  conclude that
  the individual doesn't WANT that sound filtered and will
  not do so.

 Actually the fact that the shack environment had become quite noisy with
 all the various fans, etc. would mostly become apparent at shutdown time.
 Then it was a clear realization that oh wow, they do all make a lot of
 noise... Adding one new piece of gear at a time it slowly accumulates, so
 the noise accumulation creeps up on you. And even if your brain can filter
 out much of the noise it is non the less fatiguing, not unlike a radios
 with noisy RF/IF/audio circuits. So when chasing weak signals high levels
 of audio noise in the shack environment is about as bad as noisy
 electronics, the weak signals will be buried...

 Undoubtedly some who are reading this are now thinking why not just use
 headphones... Well I really don't like headphones for one, and more
 importantly they make it hard to listen to 4 or 5 radios at one time. And a
 key to listening to that many radios at one time is having the ability to
 spatially orientate the various audio sources, headphones and audio
 combiners simply don't allow for that.

  In other words, so long as you listen for background noise,
  you'll
  hear some.  One can end up chasing one's tail in this
  regard.

 I've already had a considerable degree of success as noted in my previous

Re: [Flexradio] Question about multiple OS of the same kind....

[William H. Fite]

GBoost will do exactly what it says it will do.  The problem is that
when you are checking an email while working the radio (as I think
most of us probably do) or some guy on the other end mentions a
product and you google  on it, suddenly GBoost will decide it knows
what's best for you and shut your stuff down.  I tried it with my
previous game-but-lame Gateway and found it totally unsatisfactory
just for that reason.  I will decide what I want to run and when,
thank you VERY much.

(A little cranky today; not sure why.)

On 12/6/11, Ross Stenberg ross.stenb...@charter.net wrote:
 GBoost does a nice job of doing most of what you ask for on demand. It
 will even shut down your browser and Email if it is running when it's
 enabled. Frankly the the only difference I note on my not so special
 store bought PC is a a few percentage points of CPU usagesay from
 10% usage to 8%. It runs flawlessly either way and the DPCs don't seem
 to change at all. I think you hit the point of diminishing returns once
 you start using 4 core and above machines for our typical SDR and
 ancillary program usage.

 On 12/5/2011 6:09 PM, Michael Tondee wrote:
 A little further thought and questions on this. Assuming I do this,
 what all would you strip from Windows on the radio drive and what
 kind of other stuff besides the obvious radio programs would you
 add.   I would think there would be no need for any type of E-mail or
 even a web browser either for that matter.  Virus protection? I don't
 really think  it's needed since the only online connections I would
 make while on that system would be to DX clusters or possibly reverse
 beacon networks and that type of stuff.  I have an Nvidia video card
 and I'm pretty sure it's drivers are shooting up my DPC's sometime. I
 would think the most basic Windows generic video and audio drivers
 would work.  The point would be to make as lean and mean an OS as
 possible on the radio drive just as someone would do with a stand
 alone Flex dedicated machine so what type of stuff would you remove
 and/or add? Also, since I only have 3GB of RAM GB, there is no
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Re: [Flexradio] Configuring the station to support the 5000A

[William H. Fite]

Yeah, you can tell who has too much time on his hands.

On 12/5/11, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:
 On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 7:27 AM, Lee Mushel herbe...@centurytel.net wrote:

 **
 Oh, don't get me wrong!   I understand the principle of bumpyside out
 perfectly.   I will attach a photo that illustrates my solution to this
 problem:  the Island concept.  I only wish it could be passed to the
 others on the reflector.   As you can see I have chosen to put the
 equipment on shelves that are fully five feet from the room wall, thus I
 can simply walk behind and make the daily cable changes/updates.   I feel
 sorry for those who lack this space and are thus forever cursed with the
 turn things around so everything falls apart status!

 However, in my own case I chose to put the 5000A in a copper foil lined
 cubby (I'm thinking about a door for the front stolen from a microwave
 oven).   There are days when I regret that decision but I am in the
 process, I think, of bringing out the frequently changed stuff like RX2 IN
 and the external accessory BNCs out to a plug panel.   The antenna
 connections already go to multi-position selector switches.  I'm sure that
 most Flexers have provided some sort of extension,  perhaps to the main
 disconnect panel to that this absolutely essential back panel access is
 available.

 Why don't I just turn the radio around, like you suggest?   It just
 wouldn't look right and I would lose the view of the knob!


 Lee, what you need is the CKA (Cool Knob Accessory). This is a second panel
 that includes much-desired knobs (AF gain and AGC-T, beam heading, inputs
 to the chaos generator, etc.), an antenna patch-panel, a plethora of
 programmable multi-colored lights (show things like PTT active, amp
 overtemp, antenna selection, flashing in sequence for no reason but to look
 cool and make people wonder at the high-tech nature of you operation,
 etc.), some toggle switches, some pushbutton switches, a couple of
 programmable meters, Two CRTs, etc. By being programmable you can have all
 the things active, not just the ones that are actually doing something
 useful.

 For the ham who has already gone too far (you know who you are!) there is
 the CKA-pro, which includes a wall full of vacuum-column computer tape
 drives which randomly seek so people will KNOW that you have a really BIG
 computer doing really BIG things -- after all, this IS SDR! With CKA or
 CKA-pro you will no longer need that anemic knob facing forward. (Dude, it
 makes your 5000 look like a little safe, not a honkin' big radio!) People
 just aren't going to know you have big brass ones in your spark gap with
 that. Fix it with CKA or CKA-pro!

 And those of you who have traded the wife and kids for that 37-core, 73GHz,
 Firebreather Special to drop your DPCs by another microsecond and CPU load
 to below 1%, you KNOW you need a CKA-pro. Nothing makes it shrivel up
 faster than to have your buddy come in, look at your computer and say, Oh,
 that looks like my half-core Wimpium Milqtoast. Did you get it on sale at
 Fry's for $199 too? A wall of spinning tapes drives and flashing lights
 says it all.

 BTW, I am considering adding a pyrotechnic module that shakes the room back
 and forth while shooting sparks from the tape drives when CPU load reaches
 30%. Let's see a show of hands from people who would like to upgrade.
 Specify whether you would prefer the Seaview or Enterprise model.

 Note: the PTM requires structural modifications to your shack for the
 hydraulic actuators and 1500hp diesel-powered hydraulic source. Also,
 remember that the price does not include the full set of spurving bearings
 mounted on a baseplate of prefabulated Amulite. Those must be ordered
 separately.

 (CKA will be available for $1999.95 from better ham stores everywhere.
 CKA-pro is a special-order item priced at $19,999.00, FOB Sacramento, CA.
 Custom installation available. CKA-pro-plus-PTM price TBD.)

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Re: [Flexradio] Configuring PSDR with a RX only loop so that I can't TX into it with my 5000A?

[William H. Fite]

I hear what everyone is saying and I, too, find it a PIA to stand up,
turn the box around, diddle with the bumpy bits, turn it back, sit
back down.

But the advantage of moving the bumps to the front must be weighed
against the aesthetic of having one's shack look like an old fashioned
patch cord PBX.  I don't know about you folks but I have a whole lot
of stuff connected to the various bumps.

Most of us are constantly trying to tame the mad wires and cables.
I'm not sure I deliberately want to make that worse.

On 12/5/11, F Feeney f...@lightlink.com wrote:
 Brian

 I wholeheartedly agree with what you've written about which way the
 radio needs to face. When I was integrating it into my station, I ran
 into the same question - if not for the power button on the smooth side,
 I'd never touch that side, pretty as it is. What I need to reach on a
 fairly regular basis is the 'bumpy' side. So in my setup, the Flex 5000
 is actually more or less sideways, with a little bias towards the bumpy
 side. I can reach around to push the power switch, but mostly I need to
 access the side where everything plugs in an out. Too bad there isn't a
 a second power button and LED on the bumpy side.

 Question - Is it possible to just leave the power switch engaged and
 apply and remove power externally to turn the Flex 5000 on and off? I'm
 thinking there are probably some circuits that are alive all the time in
 the background, but maybe that's not the case. If I can switch power
 externally, I will turn the box 90 degrees and face the bumpy side out.

 Kevin, WB2EMS



 Brian wrote

 Noo, it doesn't work backwards. Everything is normal. It is just that
 life is much more convenient if the bumpy part faces the operator where
 it is easy to get to the extremely-useful bumpy-bits.

 snip

   What can I say, my preference is for test equipment where they are
 smart enough to put all the connections AND controls where both are
 convenient to the operator. I can do that with the Flex (mostly) too.
 All the signal I need are on the bumpy side of the Flex 5000. I don't
 need anything on the smooth side ... except for the power switch. If
 only there were a way to keep that turned on I would never need access
 to that side at all. OTOH, the 3000 and 1500 are not quite so ergonomic.
 Still, the minimalist 3000 is no real problem since you just don't
 change things much there and the 1500 is so small that it is easy to
 pick up, change the cables, and move on. So, all in all, I am pretty
 happy with the state of things ... so long as the part of the 5000 with
 the on/off switch faces the wall. (And while this may seem funny, I
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Re: [Flexradio] Configuring the station to support the 5000A

[William H. Fite]

Trust me on this, you don't want the CKA-pro-plus.  The only reason
Brian talks them up is because he speculated and bought 50 of them and
now he can't move them.  The design is not only obsolete but the
weakest component is the biphasic morlatron and finding those is
damned near impossible.  I think there's been ONE on ebay in the past
five years.

Take a look at the Murgatroyd modulated, pulse-encoded, phase-shifted
Frambulon II.  It is cheaper, easier to use, more stable, and built
like a tank.

I can think of only one reason to buy one of Brian's old CKAs.  You
could use the exhaust air from the cooling ducts to melt the snow in
your yard.  That's all it is good for...except to make the power
company smile every time you fire it up.

On 12/5/11, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:
 On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Ron Kolarik rkola...@neb.rr.com wrote:

 It's going to be a looong winter and Brian doesn't even
 live in SNOW country :)

 I'm looking out the window at a bunch of aluminum sticking
 up through the white stuff, all my antennas save 2 are on the
 ground, the weather closed in before I got the towers repaired.
 I don't know that the turboencabulatror or the CKA-pro-plus
 will make things better or not..


 Oh, definitely better! Trust me!

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Re: [Flexradio] Configuring PSDR with a RX only loop so that I can't TX into it with my 5000A?

[William H. Fite]

Buy the rotator from Yazoo but pick up the new Green Heron
Radio-Twist.  A bit pricey but beautiful digital readout and, if you
are vision impaired, it will speak the heading of the bumps to you.
Check the reviews on espam.

On 12/5/11, Jim Jannuzzo jsqu...@msn.com wrote:

 All of you who turn your Flex around need the new Yaesu transceiver rotator.
  It comes with a programmable heading indicator, which makes the choice of
 which side is front, configureable for up to four users.
   Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:13:37 -0500
 From: omni...@gmail.com
 To: f...@lightlink.com
 CC: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Configuring PSDR with a RX only loop so that I
 can't TX into it with my 5000A?

 I hear what everyone is saying and I, too, find it a PIA to stand up,
 turn the box around, diddle with the bumpy bits, turn it back, sit
 back down.

 But the advantage of moving the bumps to the front must be weighed
 against the aesthetic of having one's shack look like an old fashioned
 patch cord PBX.  I don't know about you folks but I have a whole lot
 of stuff connected to the various bumps.

 Most of us are constantly trying to tame the mad wires and cables.
 I'm not sure I deliberately want to make that worse.

 On 12/5/11, F Feeney f...@lightlink.com wrote:
  Brian
 
  I wholeheartedly agree with what you've written about which way the
  radio needs to face. When I was integrating it into my station, I ran
  into the same question - if not for the power button on the smooth side,
  I'd never touch that side, pretty as it is. What I need to reach on a
  fairly regular basis is the 'bumpy' side. So in my setup, the Flex 5000
  is actually more or less sideways, with a little bias towards the bumpy
  side. I can reach around to push the power switch, but mostly I need to
  access the side where everything plugs in an out. Too bad there isn't a
  a second power button and LED on the bumpy side.
 
  Question - Is it possible to just leave the power switch engaged and
  apply and remove power externally to turn the Flex 5000 on and off? I'm
  thinking there are probably some circuits that are alive all the time in
  the background, but maybe that's not the case. If I can switch power
  externally, I will turn the box 90 degrees and face the bumpy side out.
 
  Kevin, WB2EMS
 
 
 
  Brian wrote
 
  Noo, it doesn't work backwards. Everything is normal. It is just that
  life is much more convenient if the bumpy part faces the operator where
  it is easy to get to the extremely-useful bumpy-bits.
 
  snip
 
What can I say, my preference is for test equipment where they are
  smart enough to put all the connections AND controls where both are
  convenient to the operator. I can do that with the Flex (mostly) too.
  All the signal I need are on the bumpy side of the Flex 5000. I don't
  need anything on the smooth side ... except for the power switch. If
  only there were a way to keep that turned on I would never need access
  to that side at all. OTOH, the 3000 and 1500 are not quite so ergonomic.
  Still, the minimalist 3000 is no real problem since you just don't
  change things much there and the 1500 is so small that it is easy to
  pick up, change the cables, and move on. So, all in all, I am pretty
  happy with the state of things ... so long as the part of the 5000 with
  the on/off switch faces the wall. (And while this may seem funny, I
  really am quite serious.)
  
 
 
 
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex jacket-Logo?

[William H. Fite]

With all respect to Flex, whose people I respect and whose products I love,
I do not pay to wear someone else's advertising.

I realize that many see it as a badge of pride rather than an ad so just
call it my personal idiosyncrasy.



On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM, Bill Ackerman billacker...@me.com wrote:

 So in case Flex consents to this project, here is an image that someone
 may want to use

 http://extremecookingblog.com/**images_public2/Flex_0010.jpghttp://extremecookingblog.com/images_public2/Flex_0010.jpg

 I created a full 3D model of the Flex logo (for a motion graphics logo
 animation course I am taking), so I can easily render this in any
 perspective (including 2D) at any resolution.

 73
 Bill KF5MTW




 Bill Ackerman wrote:

 Ooops. It looks like the server here doesn't like emails with embedded
 images. I'll upload a link in a bit of of 3D image.

 Bill Ackerman wrote:

 Embroidered might be cool with a bit of a 3D effect:



 Jerry Flanders wrote:

 My wife has a computerized embroidery machine and has made many things
 for the grandchildren. It can do quite well with a logo like Richard's, but
 I think her machine is tied up for the near future with Christmas shirts
 for the kids ;-)

 Jerry W4UK

 At 01:48 PM 12/3/2011, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote:

 All,

 I have a friend that has an embroidery machine and can make jackets,
 hats and shirts. With permission of Flex Radio, we could produce many
 shirts, jackets and hats in a short amount of time. Waiting for Gerald's 
 ok
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Re: [Flexradio] CPU usage

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I had to reinstall windows the other day and, being in a hurry and not
watching what I was doing, I inadvertently installed the 32-bit version of
Win7.  Of my 16GB of RAM, it reported that it could utilize 2.93GB.  The
rest was just sitting there resting its electrons.

When I restored 64, the difference was immediately and gratifyingly obvious.



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 Not appreciably on a 32-bit system.  The max a 32-bit (x86) Windows system
 can address and use is 3.5 GB of RAM.

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 So would increasing my ram from 3 to 4 reduce CPU workload?
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Re: [Flexradio] Flex jacket-Logo?

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Well, Mark (and anyone else who disagrees with me), I don't criticize
others who wear advertising.  As I said, it is one of my idiocyncrasies.  I
don't think, however, that it is quite fair to imply that because I
wouldn't pay for Flex attire that I do not want the Flex community to
thrive.  That's hardly a litmus test, wouldn't you agree?



On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Mark Lencioni mark.lenci...@live.comwrote:


 I think we can understand your point, but for me, I would wear a flex
 Jacket/hat/Shirt, and proudly answer questions without pay to help the
 Flex community thrive, I want this company to be here long term, and
 word of mouth advertising is a great way to get the message to people at
  a small price. --just my .02c



 73,



 Mark

 -=K7LEN=-

 I love my Flex 3000


  With all respect to Flex, whose people I respect and whose products I
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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

[William H. Fite]

It was first brought to our attention by Paul Delaney on 12/20.2010.

BTW, the TurboEncabulator is no longer in production but there will
continue to be parts support indefinitely into the future.

The newer ProtoEncabulator is still for sale but rights have been licensed
by Nixworth to Der Glockenspiel AG in Dusseldorf.  I don't know who the US
dealer is, if any.  You might try Rohde  Schwarz.

There is a guy in Kansas who mods the Hamiltonian optimizer for greater
output.  If you want his name, drop me a note offline.

Bill



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 Have had my 1500 for several months, and today whilst playing with my
 wife's ipod, I got a message from the PC to use the fast usb hub.  Having
 never seen this, I moved the ipod to the back USB ports and it still
 worked...

 I then thought about moving the Flex 1500 to that USB port, as it is out
 of the way and should be faster.

 When I did, I get a message about the TurboEncabulator Interface
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 can someone point me to more info about this, as I did not find anything
 in the manual

 Thanks in advance

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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

[William H. Fite]

I'm sorry, Dave, my mind was wandering.  That's Das Glockenspiel AG, in
case you were having trouble googling it.



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 It was first brought to our attention by Paul Delaney on 12/20.2010.

 BTW, the TurboEncabulator is no longer in production but there will
 continue to be parts support indefinitely into the future.

 The newer ProtoEncabulator is still for sale but rights have been licensed
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 dealer is, if any.  You might try Rohde  Schwarz.

 There is a guy in Kansas who mods the Hamiltonian optimizer for greater
 output.  If you want his name, drop me a note offline.

 Bill



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 Have had my 1500 for several months, and today whilst playing with my
 wife's ipod, I got a message from the PC to use the fast usb hub.  Having
 never seen this, I moved the ipod to the back USB ports and it still
 worked...

 I then thought about moving the Flex 1500 to that USB port, as it is out
 of the way and should be faster.

 When I did, I get a message about the TurboEncabulator Interface
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 can someone point me to more info about this, as I did not find anything
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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

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Yes, Brian, the original TurboEncabulator used inverse reactive current but
phase regulation was never really satisfactory.  That's why Nixworth
introduced the ProtoEncabulator, which relies on modial interaction of
magneto-reluctance on two zener diodes closely aligned on the PCB.  Alas,
it  does not scale linearly with the current polarity required by modern
flux inversion systems and for that reason relatively few have been sold in
recent years.

You might find either one on ebay.

Bill

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Brian Lloyd brian-wb6...@lloyd.com wrote:



 On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:

 It was first brought to our attention by Paul Delaney on 12/20.2010.

 BTW, the TurboEncabulator is no longer in production but there will
 continue to be parts support indefinitely into the future.

 The newer ProtoEncabulator is still for sale but rights have been licensed
 by Nixworth to Der Glockenspiel AG in Dusseldorf.  I don't know who the US
 dealer is, if any.  You might try Rohde  Schwarz.

 There is a guy in Kansas who mods the Hamiltonian optimizer for greater
 output.  If you want his name, drop me a note offline.


 You seem pretty up on this William. Do you know if the turboencabulator
 interface for the 1500 is using inverse reactive current to properly
 interface to the unilateral phase detractors in PowerSDR? Flex has stopped
 talking about it but I keep wondering.

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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

[William H. Fite]

Paul, my understanding is that Rockwell could never get it space-certified
and abandoned the project.  Nixworth bought the rights and adapted it to
radios to solve trigular interaction in the LO.  I think another company
tried to use it in automobiles but they were not successful, IIRC.

Bill


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 For those of you who are unfamiliar with the turbo encabulator, Here is
 the original presentation from it's release by North American Rockwell.
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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

[William H. Fite]

Brian, maybe you can clear up something for me.  When manufacturers of
deplenerators list the deplenation amplitude, is that RMS or peak-to-peak?



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  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the turbo encabulator, Here is
  the original presentation from it's release by North American Rockwell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
 

 sigh Paul, and here we were getting ready to discuss sinusoidal
 depleneration when you messed everything up!

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Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

[William H. Fite]

Paulus,

Responsio ad quaestionem de eodem, quantum potest incidere in diem utentes
Poulan Model XXIV.

Be gentle with me, it has been a long time since I had my Wheelock's down
off the shelf.

Bill



On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 4:51 PM, paul glassman highschooldiv...@yahoo.comwrote:

 Bill,
Thanks for clearing that up.
   Best 73  Paul w8jn

 Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax
 si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?
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 *To:* paul glassman highschooldiv...@yahoo.com
 *Cc:* flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz
 *Sent:* Sunday, December 4, 2011 4:43 PM
 *Subject:* Re: [Flexradio] turboEncabulator interface

 Paul, my understanding is that Rockwell could never get it space-certified
 and abandoned the project.  Nixworth bought the rights and adapted it to
 radios to solve trigular interaction in the LO.  I think another company
 tried to use it in automobiles but they were not successful, IIRC.

 Bill


 On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 4:32 PM, paul glassman 
 highschooldiv...@yahoo.comwrote:

 For those of you who are unfamiliar with the turbo encabulator, Here is
 the original presentation from it's release by North American Rockwell.
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag

Enjoy  Paul w8jn
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[Flexradio] TAP TAP TAP TAP

[William H. Fite]

I see that Russia has a new radar system.  Wonder if they are resurrecting
the Woodpecker?
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Re: [Flexradio] Which monitor has the least RFI??

[William H. Fite]

I have a couple of the newer (2010) 19 Samsungs and they are as quiet
as the grave so I assume their problems have been licked.

I also have a couple of Viewsonics, likewise silent.

On 11/29/11, Steven Hess flameb...@gmail.com wrote:
 I have two LED LCD LGs they don't put out any noise but are subject to RF
 egress ferrites on the cabling seem to improve this issue. My cheap Acer
 21.5 inch LCD is silent and has no RF egress issues.

 On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:55 PM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote:

 On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 9:38 PM, Ron Kolarik rkola...@neb.rr.com wrote:

  ...There was a problem with certain Samsung monitors and RF
  getting in to the controls, can't find the email with the models just
  now...

 
 Yeah, the Samsung XL2370 has a problem with that. The buttons on the front
 are soft buttons, that is, spots on a touch-screen interface. When there's
 an RF field, these buttons can think they are getting pushed and shut the
 monitor off or make other changes.

 However, another user posted a solution. He taped some copper foil over
 the
 soft buttons and ran a ground strap from it to the back of the monitor,
 which he said cleared up the problem.

 The older Samsung 2333 has no problem with strong RF fields, puts out no
 RF
 noise, and has a great picture. My setup is an ASUS laptop with the 2333
 monitor providing an extended desktop.

 They both have good color fidelity but I use the 2370 for Photoshop
 because
 its color fidelity is really tops.

 73,
 Tony KT0NY


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Re: [Flexradio] A good SDR DOES require a good computer

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Don't forget the power supply and the speaker.

sorry, my evil twin kicked in for a moment




On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM, W6SDM Steve dd.maricopa...@gmail.comwrote:

 I never understood why anyone would think otherwise.  Computers today are
 cheap.  Sure, you can spend a few grand on a high end gaming computer if
 you want to, but it's really not necessary.  In fact, It's not going to
 help at all past a certain point of performance.  For around five hundred
 bucks, a third the cost of a Flex 3000, you can get a decent, capable
 computer.  Why would you by a premium radio, the heart of which is a PC,
 and then scrimp on the PC?  You may as well try to run the station off a
 ten amp power supply and see where that gets you.

 My dedicated PowerSDR computer is an HP Quad Core that I got for well under
 $500 at Amazon.  I feel like I got a capable computer at a reasonable
 price.  I could have scrimped and bought a refurbished DualCore off of
 eBay, or even tried to fire up an old Pentium.  It just doesn't make sense
 to do that considering the amount of time that I put into this hobby and
 the amount of joy I get from it.

 I may be off base doing this, but I compare my 3000 (and hopefully my
 5000RX2 before the weekend) to the high end box contest radios.  For what
 they cost compared to the Flex, there is plenty of money left to buy a nice
 computer, a good mic, and still have money left over.


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