Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
The fact that you get RF in the shack and on 75 and 40 into any rig is a dead giveaway that RF is coming in on the antenna I tihnk in the end it will prove to be that alpha delta antenna that is the culprit 73 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Harold Rosee wrote: > So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just wish the > boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a better cable with > the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It might save them some returns > and a lot of trouble for folks like me. But I'll get off that soap box and > turn to something else. Glad you got it all working. > What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline dual > element and have never really liked it. I use a Shure SM58. It is a very popular vocal microphone for stage use. It is standard low-Z balanced output with XLR connectors. I made a cable that has the requisite XLR connector on one end and the 8-pin mic plug for the Flex on the other. I get outstanding reports from it. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN/J79BPL ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
This thread may be morphing so feel free to rebrand the subject :) Tim - makes sense - will try the external receiver to monitor - I noticed you use a W2IHQ EQ - is this what you're talking about or the use of the PowerSDR EQ? On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: > Larry, if you get a chance to listen with another receiver to your > transmitted audio, that will help. The Monitor is not limited to 3K like > most receivers (that are not FLEX SDRs) so your voice will sound a little > different over the air and may need some additional EQing to get it sounding > good on one of those old style radios with detectors and firmware defined > DSP chips :-) > > > -Tim > > -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto: > flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Larry da Ponte > Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 10:57 PM > To: Tim (W4TME) > Cc: FlexRadio Reflector; Harold Rosee > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI* > > I recently wired a Heil PR-781 to my Flex 3K and it sounds very full- > bodied through the monitor - will give a full report after Field Day is over > as the 3000 will be the center of attention during the event. > In fact the 3000 is generating a lot of interest by local hams who want to > come over and see. > > > -Larry > > > On Jun 21, 2009, at 4:27 PM, "Tim (W4TME)" wrote: > > > Excellent. I am glad you got the RFI suppressed in the computer/ > > FLEX-3000 radio system. > > > > For 99% of the installations, the Firewire cable included with the > > FLEX-3000 is more than sufficient. It is in cases like yours where > > you have high RFI levels that other steps need to be taken. > > > > You still probably want to do some investigative work and see where > > the RFI is emanating from with your antenna system and reduce/ > > eliminate it so before it gets int the shack so that you can prevent > > the other RFI issues with audio interfaces. The ferrites are not > > solving the root cause of the problem, just preventing the "problem" > > from getting into key equipment components. > > > > BTW, I have had good luck with just about any full-range dynamic vocal > > mic with the FLEX radios, like Shure SM-58s and Audio- Technica. I am > > currently using the Heil PR-40, but the 781 is a very good mic too, > > but all of these need a foot or hand switch to operate PTT. > > > > -Tim > > --- > > W4TME > > FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. > > "Tune in Excitement" > > > > On 6/21/2009 6:41 PM, Harold Rosee wrote: > >> First I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions. The 3000 > >> was pack up and ready to head back to Austin at least 6 times the > >> last 2 days. I lost count. > >> > >> > >> > >> I finally went to Fry's and bought a new firewire cable. It is a 6 > >> foot Belkin double shielded 1394, model F3N400-06-ICE. > >> > >> > >> > >> Here is a link: > >> http://www.belkin.com/images/product/F3N400-06-ICE/FUL1_F3N400-06-ICE > >> .jpg > >> > >> > >> > >> Also I stopped at Radio Shack and bought 4 of their 273-0105 Ferrite > >> snap on filters. I put 2 on each of the FW cable end and hooked it > >> up. > >> > >> > >> > >> All works good everywhere with both my Shyhawk and my Alpha Delta > >> DXCC Plus with the amp at full power. > >> > >> > >> > >> I do have a touch of RF in the MIC on 75 and 40 on the Alpha Delta by > >> I have always has that no ,atter what radio I have used on that > >> antenna. It's not noticable unless I ask someone about. But I stll > >> plan to work on it later. > >> > >> > >> > >> So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just > >> wish the boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a > >> better cable with the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It > >> might save them some returns and a lot of trouble for folks like > >> me. But I'll get off that soap box and turn to something else. > >> > >> > >> > >> What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline > >> dual element and have never really liked it. > >> > >> > >> > >> Again thanks for all the help. I would have never figured that > >> cable even though several of you told me it fixed your station. > >> > >> > >&
Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
Larry, if you get a chance to listen with another receiver to your transmitted audio, that will help. The Monitor is not limited to 3K like most receivers (that are not FLEX SDRs) so your voice will sound a little different over the air and may need some additional EQing to get it sounding good on one of those old style radios with detectors and firmware defined DSP chips :-) -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Larry da Ponte Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 10:57 PM To: Tim (W4TME) Cc: FlexRadio Reflector; Harold Rosee Subject: Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI* I recently wired a Heil PR-781 to my Flex 3K and it sounds very full- bodied through the monitor - will give a full report after Field Day is over as the 3000 will be the center of attention during the event. In fact the 3000 is generating a lot of interest by local hams who want to come over and see. -Larry On Jun 21, 2009, at 4:27 PM, "Tim (W4TME)" wrote: > Excellent. I am glad you got the RFI suppressed in the computer/ > FLEX-3000 radio system. > > For 99% of the installations, the Firewire cable included with the > FLEX-3000 is more than sufficient. It is in cases like yours where > you have high RFI levels that other steps need to be taken. > > You still probably want to do some investigative work and see where > the RFI is emanating from with your antenna system and reduce/ > eliminate it so before it gets int the shack so that you can prevent > the other RFI issues with audio interfaces. The ferrites are not > solving the root cause of the problem, just preventing the "problem" > from getting into key equipment components. > > BTW, I have had good luck with just about any full-range dynamic vocal > mic with the FLEX radios, like Shure SM-58s and Audio- Technica. I am > currently using the Heil PR-40, but the 781 is a very good mic too, > but all of these need a foot or hand switch to operate PTT. > > -Tim > --- > W4TME > FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. > "Tune in Excitement" > > On 6/21/2009 6:41 PM, Harold Rosee wrote: >> First I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions. The 3000 >> was pack up and ready to head back to Austin at least 6 times the >> last 2 days. I lost count. >> >> >> >> I finally went to Fry's and bought a new firewire cable. It is a 6 >> foot Belkin double shielded 1394, model F3N400-06-ICE. >> >> >> >> Here is a link: >> http://www.belkin.com/images/product/F3N400-06-ICE/FUL1_F3N400-06-ICE >> .jpg >> >> >> >> Also I stopped at Radio Shack and bought 4 of their 273-0105 Ferrite >> snap on filters. I put 2 on each of the FW cable end and hooked it >> up. >> >> >> >> All works good everywhere with both my Shyhawk and my Alpha Delta >> DXCC Plus with the amp at full power. >> >> >> >> I do have a touch of RF in the MIC on 75 and 40 on the Alpha Delta by >> I have always has that no ,atter what radio I have used on that >> antenna. It's not noticable unless I ask someone about. But I stll >> plan to work on it later. >> >> >> >> So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just >> wish the boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a >> better cable with the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It >> might save them some returns and a lot of trouble for folks like >> me. But I'll get off that soap box and turn to something else. >> >> >> >> What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline >> dual element and have never really liked it. >> >> >> >> Again thanks for all the help. I would have never figured that >> cable even though several of you told me it fixed your station. >> >> >> >> Harold >> >> WA5ZZT >> >> >> >> Now a Happy Flexer :) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ >> Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flex-radio.com/ > > ___ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archives: http://ww
Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
I recently wired a Heil PR-781 to my Flex 3K and it sounds very full- bodied through the monitor - will give a full report after Field Day is over as the 3000 will be the center of attention during the event. In fact the 3000 is generating a lot of interest by local hams who want to come over and see. -Larry On Jun 21, 2009, at 4:27 PM, "Tim (W4TME)" wrote: Excellent. I am glad you got the RFI suppressed in the computer/ FLEX-3000 radio system. For 99% of the installations, the Firewire cable included with the FLEX-3000 is more than sufficient. It is in cases like yours where you have high RFI levels that other steps need to be taken. You still probably want to do some investigative work and see where the RFI is emanating from with your antenna system and reduce/ eliminate it so before it gets int the shack so that you can prevent the other RFI issues with audio interfaces. The ferrites are not solving the root cause of the problem, just preventing the "problem" from getting into key equipment components. BTW, I have had good luck with just about any full-range dynamic vocal mic with the FLEX radios, like Shure SM-58s and Audio- Technica. I am currently using the Heil PR-40, but the 781 is a very good mic too, but all of these need a foot or hand switch to operate PTT. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. "Tune in Excitement" On 6/21/2009 6:41 PM, Harold Rosee wrote: First I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions. The 3000 was pack up and ready to head back to Austin at least 6 times the last 2 days. I lost count. I finally went to Fry's and bought a new firewire cable. It is a 6 foot Belkin double shielded 1394, model F3N400-06-ICE. Here is a link: http://www.belkin.com/images/product/F3N400-06-ICE/FUL1_F3N400-06-ICE.jpg Also I stopped at Radio Shack and bought 4 of their 273-0105 Ferrite snap on filters. I put 2 on each of the FW cable end and hooked it up. All works good everywhere with both my Shyhawk and my Alpha Delta DXCC Plus with the amp at full power. I do have a touch of RF in the MIC on 75 and 40 on the Alpha Delta by I have always has that no ,atter what radio I have used on that antenna. It's not noticable unless I ask someone about. But I stll plan to work on it later. So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just wish the boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a better cable with the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It might save them some returns and a lot of trouble for folks like me. But I'll get off that soap box and turn to something else. What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline dual element and have never really liked it. Again thanks for all the help. I would have never figured that cable even though several of you told me it fixed your station. Harold WA5ZZT Now a Happy Flexer :) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
Excellent. I am glad you got the RFI suppressed in the computer/FLEX-3000 radio system. For 99% of the installations, the Firewire cable included with the FLEX-3000 is more than sufficient. It is in cases like yours where you have high RFI levels that other steps need to be taken. You still probably want to do some investigative work and see where the RFI is emanating from with your antenna system and reduce/eliminate it so before it gets int the shack so that you can prevent the other RFI issues with audio interfaces. The ferrites are not solving the root cause of the problem, just preventing the "problem" from getting into key equipment components. BTW, I have had good luck with just about any full-range dynamic vocal mic with the FLEX radios, like Shure SM-58s and Audio-Technica. I am currently using the Heil PR-40, but the 781 is a very good mic too, but all of these need a foot or hand switch to operate PTT. -Tim --- W4TME FlexRadio Systems - Info Management Admin. "Tune in Excitement" On 6/21/2009 6:41 PM, Harold Rosee wrote: First I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions. The 3000 was pack up and ready to head back to Austin at least 6 times the last 2 days. I lost count. I finally went to Fry's and bought a new firewire cable. It is a 6 foot Belkin double shielded 1394, model F3N400-06-ICE. Here is a link: http://www.belkin.com/images/product/F3N400-06-ICE/FUL1_F3N400-06-ICE.jpg Also I stopped at Radio Shack and bought 4 of their 273-0105 Ferrite snap on filters. I put 2 on each of the FW cable end and hooked it up. All works good everywhere with both my Shyhawk and my Alpha Delta DXCC Plus with the amp at full power. I do have a touch of RF in the MIC on 75 and 40 on the Alpha Delta by I have always has that no ,atter what radio I have used on that antenna. It's not noticable unless I ask someone about. But I stll plan to work on it later. So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just wish the boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a better cable with the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It might save them some returns and a lot of trouble for folks like me. But I'll get off that soap box and turn to something else. What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline dual element and have never really liked it. Again thanks for all the help. I would have never figured that cable even though several of you told me it fixed your station. Harold WA5ZZT Now a Happy Flexer :) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
[Flexradio] It Works!! No more RFI*****************
First I want to thank everyone for all their suggestions. The 3000 was pack up and ready to head back to Austin at least 6 times the last 2 days. I lost count. I finally went to Fry's and bought a new firewire cable. It is a 6 foot Belkin double shielded 1394, model F3N400-06-ICE. Here is a link: http://www.belkin.com/images/product/F3N400-06-ICE/FUL1_F3N400-06-ICE.jpg Also I stopped at Radio Shack and bought 4 of their 273-0105 Ferrite snap on filters. I put 2 on each of the FW cable end and hooked it up. All works good everywhere with both my Shyhawk and my Alpha Delta DXCC Plus with the amp at full power. I do have a touch of RF in the MIC on 75 and 40 on the Alpha Delta by I have always has that no ,atter what radio I have used on that antenna. It's not noticable unless I ask someone about. But I stll plan to work on it later. So now that It working everywhere I can enjoy the radio. I just wish the boys at Flex would spend an extra $10-15 dollars and put a better cable with the radio. The one I used is a good choice. It might save them some returns and a lot of trouble for folks like me. But I'll get off that soap box and turn to something else. What microphones do you guys use? I am using a Heil GM-5 Goldline dual element and have never really liked it. Again thanks for all the help. I would have never figured that cable even though several of you told me it fixed your station. Harold WA5ZZT Now a Happy Flexer :) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
