Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Bill Roberts]

Aaren,

 

Regarding RF ingress, I have had a few intermittent problems with my Flex
5K, most notably on 20 meters.  Over the years, I've had similar problems
with other rigs (it's not just Flex).  Aside from having an earth ground
right in my basement shack and grounding all computers, radio boxes via 1
inch tined braid, I have found the following general practices helpful in
avoiding RF problems:

 

*  Ferrite split beads on every USB cable connected to the computer.

*  Ferrite split beads in all power cables (120V, 13.6V, 50V, etc.)
connected to radios, amplifiers, power supplies, speakers, etc.

*  Ferrite split beads (2 - 3) on cables in and out of Flex (XLR Mic,
Firewire, speakers) and all other radios.

 

Regarding RF on coax shield, one alternative I've found helpful and
economical are the RF Isolators available from Radio Works.  Go to
http://www.radioworks.com/ click on their on line catalog.  The models and
specs for RF Isolators are found on page 9.  I have used the T4G Plus (G
models including a grounding lug) on each of my coaxial transmission lines
160 - 6 meters.  The full power models sell for about $50 each.

 

Like others have said, before sweating things too much, call Flex Technical
Support.  They are both good and professional.  The few times I've called,
we've come up with a fix or explanation every time.  They explain things
very well and have never talked down to me.  Give them a chance.

 

73

 

 Bill Roberts

Radio Station K8DXX

 

As I receive so many emails daily, please do not forward anything to me
unless absolutely urgent.  I want to hear from you.  I am not interested in
everyone's forwards.  Thank you.

 

 

 

I know this has been shared before, but it is worth re-posting.

 

http://www.yccc.org/Articles/W1HIS/CommonModeChokesW1HIS2006Apr06.pdf

 

After reading about common mode currents, I order about 100 of each (mix 31

and mix 43) chokes.  I have them on just about everything as it relates to

RF.

 

Every new antenna gets chokes at both ends of the feedline.  I have many

less RFI issues.

 

Mike va3mw

 

On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 7:31 AM,  wrote:

 

 

 

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[Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic - UPDATE

[Aaren Jensen]

Thanks to all for your prompt and knowledgeable replies overnight. I have
direction and ideas on what to pursue (and I have backed away from the
cliff :)

Here is a summary and some of my additional information.

*Front Mic Port Dead*

   - The mic I'm trying to get working with the front port is a Heil HM-Pro
   with the CC1Y (Yaesu) cable, both are sold as 'official' 5000a accessories
   on the Flex website. Mine were purchased new in 2012 and used (with no
   problems) on my Yaesu FT-847 right up until the arrival of the Flex 5000. I
   also have the stock mic for the FT-847 (which I assume is also the Yaesu
   wiring pattern everyone is referring too). I have confirmed the correct
   settings in the PowerSDR Mixer and yet both mics are not working, totally
   dead, no PTT, no audio detected.
   - I have an open ticket with Flex on this item and emailing back and
   forth with Dudley :)
   - I'm going to open up the radio and check the ribbon cable connection
   between the port and the board inside this weekend.


*PowerSDR Crashing on Transmit on the 20m band*

   - RF, RF, RF.
   - To test if this is the case, use a dummy load instead of an antenna
   and see if I get the same results?
   - Install a ground strap between the PC and the Flex. Is 6 feet too
   long? That is the same length as the firewire cable that came with the
   radio and the approx distance between the two items in the shack.
   - I already have a ground strap from the Flex to the outside ground
   system, so I would add a second strap from the Flex to the back panel of
   the PC. One of the screws from the PC power supply is a good connection
   point maybe?
   - This should not create a ground loop, PC to Flex, Flex to outside
   ground. No additional equipment at this time (amplifier, antenna tuner, swr
   meter etc). Keep it simple when troubleshooting right?
   - The PC power supply and 12v radio power supply both have AC ground as
   well.
   - Adding snap on ferrites everywhere on the PC cables.


Once again, thanks all

73

VA7AEJ



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Lumby B.C. Canada
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Michael Walker]

I know this has been shared before, but it is worth re-posting.

http://www.yccc.org/Articles/W1HIS/CommonModeChokesW1HIS2006Apr06.pdf

After reading about common mode currents, I order about 100 of each (mix 31
and mix 43) chokes.  I have them on just about everything as it relates to
RF.

Every new antenna gets chokes at both ends of the feedline.  I have many
less RFI issues.

Mike va3mw

On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 7:31 AM,  wrote:

> RFI can occur when there is an impedance mismatch betweeen the
> transceiver and the antenna.  Coax acts like it's actually three
> conductorsthe center, inter shield and outer shield.  Ofter, RF
> voltage feedback travels into the transceiver on the outer shield.
> Straight out of the ARRL handbook.  Usually more noticable on 10 meters
> than on 80.  Solution.tweek the antenna for less that 1.5:1 VSWR.
> When computers are added to the equasion, RFI can be reduced with proper
> groundinng and toroid cores.
>
> "White Man's Magic."
>
> Jim
> de nx4e
> On Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:38:15 -0700
> "=?utf-8?B?Um9iZXJ0IENvc3RhLCBLQjZRWE0=?="  writes:
> > I have the same issue. Works on 80 and audio is distorted on 20
> > meters. I'll bet it is RF ingress issues like mine. Now to determine
> > where the RF is coming into the radio.
> >
> > 73,
> > Robert
> > KB6QXM
> > "Ham Radio Open Conversation"
> > Yahoo group owner/moderator
> >
> >
> > - Reply message -
> > From: "Ken Akin" 
> > To: 
> > Cc: 
> > Subject: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
> > Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 8:41 pm
> >
> >
> > Aaren -
> >
> > The "it works on 80, dies on 20"  very much sounds like RF getting
> > into the
> > computer.  Others can give you a list of things to check, but to
> > start with
> > - you need a short solid ground connection between the 5000 and the
> > PC.  RF
> > in the shack may result from high swr, keeping RF off of the outside
> > of the
> > coax when it comes into the shack (using  *Toroidal Chokes* on the
> > coax)
> > can help a lot.
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Ken  AC0HO
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Tony  wrote:
> >
> > > Aaren:
> > >
> > >
> > >  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
> > >>
> > >
> > > Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined
> > up
> > > correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that
> > some
> > > connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
> > >
> > >> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having
> > a case
> > >> of
> > >> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or
> > talk me
> > >> off the cliff.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched
> > to a xlr
> > >> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm
> > clicking MOX
> > >> on and
> > >> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll
> > already
> > >> have to
> > >> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket
> > open
> > >> with
> > >> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
> > >> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights
> > browsing
> > >> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other
> > than my own
> > >> learning curve.
> > >> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic
> > PowerSDR
> > >> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and
> > reboot
> > >> everything
> > >> and I try again with the same results. I was able to
> > participate on a
> > >> 80m
> > >> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I
> > thought it
> > >> was
> > >> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern
> > emerged?
> > >> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start
> > PowerSDR
> > >> anymore and had to remove the entire software package,
> > reboot,
> > >> reinstall,
> > >> reboot, and treat the

Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[bearcreekcattery]

RFI can occur when there is an impedance mismatch betweeen the
transceiver and the antenna.  Coax acts like it's actually three
conductorsthe center, inter shield and outer shield.  Ofter, RF
voltage feedback travels into the transceiver on the outer shield. 
Straight out of the ARRL handbook.  Usually more noticable on 10 meters
than on 80.  Solution.tweek the antenna for less that 1.5:1 VSWR.
When computers are added to the equasion, RFI can be reduced with proper
groundinng and toroid cores.  

"White Man's Magic."

Jim
de nx4e
On Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:38:15 -0700
"=?utf-8?B?Um9iZXJ0IENvc3RhLCBLQjZRWE0=?="  writes:
> I have the same issue. Works on 80 and audio is distorted on 20 
> meters. I'll bet it is RF ingress issues like mine. Now to determine 
> where the RF is coming into the radio.
> 
> 73,
> Robert
> KB6QXM
> "Ham Radio Open Conversation"
> Yahoo group owner/moderator
> 
> 
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Ken Akin" 
> To: 
> Cc: 
> Subject: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
> Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 8:41 pm
> 
> 
> Aaren -
> 
> The "it works on 80, dies on 20"  very much sounds like RF getting 
> into the
> computer.  Others can give you a list of things to check, but to 
> start with
> - you need a short solid ground connection between the 5000 and the 
> PC.  RF
> in the shack may result from high swr, keeping RF off of the outside 
> of the
> coax when it comes into the shack (using  *Toroidal Chokes* on the 
> coax)
> can help a lot.
> 
> 73
> 
> Ken  AC0HO
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Tony  wrote:
> 
> > Aaren:
> >
> >
> >  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
> >>
> >
> > Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined 
> up
> > correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that 
> some
> > connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
> >
> >> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having 
> a case
> >> of
> >> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or 
> talk me
> >> off the cliff.
> >>
> >>
> >> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched 
> to a xlr
> >> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm 
> clicking MOX
> >> on and
> >> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll 
> already
> >> have to
> >> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket 
> open
> >> with
> >> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
> >> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights 
> browsing
> >> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other 
> than my own
> >> learning curve.
> >> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic 
> PowerSDR
> >> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and 
> reboot
> >> everything
> >> and I try again with the same results. I was able to 
> participate on a
> >> 80m
> >> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I 
> thought it
> >> was
> >> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern 
> emerged?
> >> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start 
> PowerSDR
> >> anymore and had to remove the entire software package, 
> reboot,
> >> reinstall,
> >> reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time 
> install
> >> again.
> >> Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic 
> and app
> >> crashes
> >>
> >> Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.
> >>
> >> 73
> >>
> >> VA7AEJ
> >>
> >>
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Robert Costa, KB6QXM]

I have the same issue. Works on 80 and audio is distorted on 20 meters. I'll 
bet it is RF ingress issues like mine. Now to determine where the RF is coming 
into the radio.

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


- Reply message -
From: "Ken Akin" 
To: 
Cc: 
Subject: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 8:41 pm


Aaren -

The "it works on 80, dies on 20"  very much sounds like RF getting into the
computer.  Others can give you a list of things to check, but to start with
- you need a short solid ground connection between the 5000 and the PC.  RF
in the shack may result from high swr, keeping RF off of the outside of the
coax when it comes into the shack (using  *Toroidal Chokes* on the coax)
can help a lot.

73

Ken  AC0HO



On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Tony  wrote:

> Aaren:
>
>
>  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
>>
>
> Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up
> correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some
> connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
>
> Tony
>
>
>
> On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
>
>> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case
>> of
>> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
>> off the cliff.
>>
>>
>> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
>> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX
>> on and
>> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already
>> have to
>> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open
>> with
>> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
>> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
>> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
>> learning curve.
>> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
>> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot
>> everything
>> and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on a
>> 80m
>> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought it
>> was
>> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
>> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
>> anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot,
>> reinstall,
>> reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install
>> again.
>> Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
>> crashes
>>
>> Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> VA7AEJ
>>
>>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Charles Reiche]

A simple line isolator saved my flex-3k from the trash heap.  I thought I
was going crazy and that I wasted my money.  Turns out it was just a little
RF getting back where it doesnt belong. Going through this helped me
realize that some things in my shack needs to be reworked. I'm sure alot of
people's shacks are like this. I love my radio now and it is a very capable
and fun machine to work with.   I'm sure you will be loving your 5k in
short order.
Stick with it!
Charles Reiche
N3CRT


On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:59 PM, Terry Maurice wrote:

> Aaren
>
> With respect to your mic situation, did you check the proper box on the
> input to make sure that you have the front panel mic turned on? You can
> select either the front or rear mic input from the menu.
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> On 11/10/2012 23:09, Tony wrote:
>
>> Aaren:
>>
>>  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
>>>
>>
>> Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up
>> correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some
>> connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>> On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
>>
>>> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case
>>> of
>>> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
>>> off the cliff.
>>>
>>>
>>> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
>>> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX
>>> on and
>>> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already
>>> have to
>>> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open
>>> with
>>> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
>>> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
>>> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
>>> learning curve.
>>> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
>>> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot
>>> everything
>>> and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on
>>> a 80m
>>> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought
>>> it was
>>> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
>>> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
>>> anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot,
>>> reinstall,
>>> reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install
>>> again.
>>> Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
>>> crashes
>>>
>>> Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> VA7AEJ
>>>
>>>
>>
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Terry Maurice]

Aaren

With respect to your mic situation, did you check the proper box on the 
input to make sure that you have the front panel mic turned on? You can 
select either the front or rear mic input from the menu.


Terry


On 11/10/2012 23:09, Tony wrote:

Aaren:


1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.


Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up 
correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some 
connectors go in without the notch being aligned.


Tony


On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a 
case of
panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or 
talk me

off the cliff.


1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a 
xlr
mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking 
MOX on and
off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll 
already have to
send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket 
open with

Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights 
browsing
around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my 
own

learning curve.
3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot 
everything
and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate 
on a 80m
net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I 
thought it was

the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot, 
reinstall,
reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install 
again.
Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and 
app

crashes

Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.

73

VA7AEJ




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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Ken Akin]

Aaren -

The "it works on 80, dies on 20"  very much sounds like RF getting into the
computer.  Others can give you a list of things to check, but to start with
- you need a short solid ground connection between the 5000 and the PC.  RF
in the shack may result from high swr, keeping RF off of the outside of the
coax when it comes into the shack (using  *Toroidal Chokes* on the coax)
can help a lot.

73

Ken  AC0HO



On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Tony  wrote:

> Aaren:
>
>
>  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
>>
>
> Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up
> correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some
> connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
>
> Tony
>
>
>
> On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
>
>> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case
>> of
>> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
>> off the cliff.
>>
>>
>> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
>> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX
>> on and
>> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already
>> have to
>> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open
>> with
>> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
>> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
>> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
>> learning curve.
>> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
>> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot
>> everything
>> and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on a
>> 80m
>> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought it
>> was
>> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
>> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
>> anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot,
>> reinstall,
>> reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install
>> again.
>> Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
>> crashes
>>
>> Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> VA7AEJ
>>
>>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Michael Walker]

Aaren

Sounds strange as their quality control is pretty great.  I am also
confident that Flex will get on the phone with you and sort it out.

Just to make sure that RF isn't an issue, do you have a dummy load that you
can test 20M on?  Usually if a computer up and freezes, it is due to RF
getting into the keyboard somehow.  That doesn't happen much any more with
most people using wireless keyboards and  mice.  Can you describe your
antenna farm at all?

It may also be RF getting into the firewire cable.

If you turn the RF power down to 0 on 20M, does PSDR still crash?

Make sure you read up on how the AGC-T is used.  Out of the box, the
setting of 90 is too high.  It is a very powerful tool and you need to
treat it like an RF gain on a traditional radio.

Also, there is an entire alignment process for all the audio chains you
need to go through to ensure your best audio quality and that the 4 audio
sections are playing well together.  W1AEX has done a great write up.
http://www.w1aex.com/psdrgain/psdrgain.html.

I hope that helps you get going while you wait for Flex to get in touch
with you.

Many 73, Mike va3mw




On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:09 PM, Tony  wrote:

> Aaren:
>
>
>  1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.
>>
>
> Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up
> correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some
> connectors go in without the notch being aligned.
>
> Tony
>
>
>
> On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:
>
>> I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case
>> of
>> panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
>> off the cliff.
>>
>>
>> 1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
>> mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX
>> on and
>> off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already
>> have to
>> send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open
>> with
>> Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
>> 2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
>> around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
>> learning curve.
>> 3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
>> freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot
>> everything
>> and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on a
>> 80m
>> net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought it
>> was
>> the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
>> 4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
>> anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot,
>> reinstall,
>> reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install
>> again.
>> Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
>> crashes
>>
>> Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> VA7AEJ
>>
>>
>
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Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Tony]

Aaren:


1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box.


Check to make sure that the notch on the mic connector is lined up 
correctly with the port when you plug it in. I've noticed that some 
connectors go in without the notch being aligned.


Tony


On 10/11/2012 10:54 PM, Aaren Jensen wrote:

I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case of
panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
off the cliff.


1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX on and
off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already have to
send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open with
Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
learning curve.
3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot everything
and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on a 80m
net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought it was
the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot, reinstall,
reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install again.
Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
crashes

Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.

73

VA7AEJ




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[Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic

[Aaren Jensen]

I took delivery of a new 5000a with ATU 3 days ago and I'm having a case of
panic and potential buyers remorse. Please expound some wisdom or talk me
off the cliff.


   1. Front mic port is DOA right out of the box. I've switched to a xlr
   mic plugged into the balanced port on the rear and I'm clicking MOX on and
   off to transmit. It's a work around but it looks like I'll already have to
   send it back straight away for repair. Arggh. I have a ticket open with
   Flex and I'm waiting for approval to return it.
   2. Band conditions are horrible this week but for two nights browsing
   around 80m and 40m are it's working and no problems other than my own
   learning curve.
   3. Tonight I venture onto 20m and every time I key the mic PowerSDR
   freezes and crashes. Takes a few minutes to recover and reboot everything
   and I try again with the same results. I was able to participate on a 80m
   net with no problems, then back to 20m and more crashes. I thought it was
   the power output and played with that, but no real pattern emerged?
   4. At one point it locked up so bad I couldn't even start PowerSDR
   anymore and had to remove the entire software package, reboot, reinstall,
   reboot, and treat the rig like it was a fresh first time install again.
   Back to 20m with everything new and default, tuned, keyed mic and app
   crashes

Help oh wise Elmers on the mountain top.

73

VA7AEJ

-- 
*Aaren Jensen*
Lumby B.C. Canada
http://about.me/aaren
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