[Flexradio] FLEX MEMORIES
Hello fellow Flexers. This is not a request for a specific feature, but rather to present some thoughts on a different approach to the various memories used in PowerSDR. The presence of multiple memories gives rise to conflicts that can result in unexpected consequences. For instance, I use memory to recall settings for 40 meter SSTV, but it does not always yield the same result. I think it's because when the bandstack memory is recalled by the main memory, it may be in different positions. My suggestions are certainly not the final word, but maybe can trigger some of your thoughts. So here goes! My thought is to have only one memory - no transmit profile - no bandstack memories as they exist today. That memory would have the potential to save EVERY setting on the panel, and maybe even some menu settings. That could be easily determined by the user by setting the MEMORY MAP. An X means the memory would recall that setting - no X - it would leave it alone. If a memory recalls a setting that includes variables, then all the settings should be included. I can't think of a situation where that would not be appropriate. I show DISPLAY as an example below, thinking that someone choosing a CW frequency might want the panadapter zoomed in, as well as setting the step tune to maybe 10 Hz. Here's how it might look. ___ I SETTING I MEMORY I I I MAPPING I I___I_I I FREQUENCY IXI I___I_I I FILTERIXI I___I_I I SQUELCH I I Include variable setting I___I_I as well as on-off. I MODE IXI I___I_I I ANF IXI I___I_I I DISPLAY IXI Include all settings for I___I_I panadapter,etc. I MUTE I I I___I_I I VOLUMEI I I___I_I I ATU IXI On-off all settings. I___I_I Of course, it would be a MUCH longer list. This would set the default mapping, but in addition a custom map could be created for each INDIVIDUAL memory. Here's how the memory window could accomodate all this. Checking CUSTOM MAPPING would bring up the mapping menu, which could be set for JUST that memory. Checking ADD TO BANDSTACK would add that memory to the appropriate bandstack. _ I NAME I COMMENTSI CUSTOM I ADD TO I I I I MAPPING I BANDSTACK I I___I_I_I___I I 20 METER SKED I 14.185 I IX I I___I_I_I___I I 40 METER SSTV I 7.173 DIGL I X IX I I__ I_I_I___I I 20 METER CW I 14.030, TUNE STEP 10 HZ I IX I I I PANADAPTER ZOOMED INI I I I___I_I_I___I I 20 METER WSPR I 14.097100 LOW DRIVEI I I I___I_I_I___I I've certainly forgotten something, but hopefully this concept could eliminate contentious memory conflicts while maintaining maximum flexibility. A small readout on the panel might flash the name of the bandstack memory as they are cycled through. A few memories could be included in the software to give access to each band. I had a discussion with a few flex buddies, and we agreed that permanent bandstack memories would be better than those that constantly change. I think it would be better for the memory menu to go directly to recall, since store is used less. Maybe this will trigger some really great ideas. Dave ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX MEMORIES
I would like to have the step-tune a drop-down menu rather than have to scroll around. I would also like to have it able to be set and retained for each mode, ie, 200 Hz for SSB, 20Hz for CW, 10 kHz for AM etc. 73, Bill Tynan, W3XO, EM00 50 - 3456 - Original Message - From: David Kennett w8...@yahoo.com To: Reflector flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:47 AM Subject: [Flexradio] FLEX MEMORIES Hello fellow Flexers. This is not a request for a specific feature, but rather to present some thoughts on a different approach to the various memories used in PowerSDR. The presence of multiple memories gives rise to conflicts that can result in unexpected consequences. For instance, I use memory to recall settings for 40 meter SSTV, but it does not always yield the same result. I think it's because when the bandstack memory is recalled by the main memory, it may be in different positions. My suggestions are certainly not the final word, but maybe can trigger some of your thoughts. So here goes! My thought is to have only one memory - no transmit profile - no bandstack memories as they exist today. That memory would have the potential to save EVERY setting on the panel, and maybe even some menu settings. That could be easily determined by the user by setting the MEMORY MAP. An X means the memory would recall that setting - no X - it would leave it alone. If a memory recalls a setting that includes variables, then all the settings should be included. I can't think of a situation where that would not be appropriate. I show DISPLAY as an example below, thinking that someone choosing a CW frequency might want the panadapter zoomed in, as well as setting the step tune to maybe 10 Hz. Here's how it might look. ___ I SETTING I MEMORY I I I MAPPING I I___I_I I FREQUENCY IXI I___I_I I FILTERIXI I___I_I I SQUELCH I I Include variable setting I___I_I as well as on-off. I MODE IXI I___I_I I ANF IXI I___I_I I DISPLAY IXI Include all settings for I___I_I panadapter,etc. I MUTE I I I___I_I I VOLUMEI I I___I_I I ATU IXI On-off all settings. I___I_I Of course, it would be a MUCH longer list. This would set the default mapping, but in addition a custom map could be created for each INDIVIDUAL memory. Here's how the memory window could accomodate all this. Checking CUSTOM MAPPING would bring up the mapping menu, which could be set for JUST that memory. Checking ADD TO BANDSTACK would add that memory to the appropriate bandstack. _ I NAME I COMMENTSI CUSTOM I ADD TO I I I I MAPPING I BANDSTACK I I___I_I_I___I I 20 METER SKED I 14.185 I IX I I___I_I_I___I I 40 METER SSTV I 7.173 DIGL I X IX I I__ I_I_I___I I 20 METER CW I 14.030, TUNE STEP 10 HZ I IX I I I PANADAPTER ZOOMED INI I I I___I_I_I___I I 20 METER WSPR I 14.097100 LOW DRIVEI I I I___I_I_I___I I've certainly forgotten something, but hopefully this concept could eliminate contentious memory conflicts while maintaining maximum flexibility. A small readout on the panel might flash the name of the bandstack memory as they are cycled through. A few memories could be included in the software to give access to each band. I had a discussion with a few flex buddies, and we agreed that permanent bandstack memories would be better than those that constantly change. I think it would be better for the memory menu to go directly to recall, since store is used less. Maybe this will trigger some really great ideas. Dave ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http
Re: [Flexradio] FLEX MEMORIES
Bill Tynan billandmat...@windstream.net wrote: I would like to have the step-tune a drop-down menu rather than have to scroll around. A box to select from, as with the bandwidth or mode would be nice. I would also like to have it able to be set and retained for each mode, ie, 200 Hz for SSB, 20Hz for CW, 10 kHz for AM etc. The lack of this one is one of my biggest niggles. It would also be nice to have the zoom of the panadaptor retained. -- Brian Duffell G3VGZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
