Re: [Flexradio] Transverter question - flex3000

[Tim Ellison, W4TME]

The FLEX-3000 does not have a dedicated low power 10m output like the 
FLEX-1500 and FLEX-5000, so you will have to take precautions not to 
over drive the transverter.  Otherwise you can use the transverter form 
with the FLEX-3000


-Tim
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On 9/15/2011 9:24 AM, Michael Ruttenberg wrote:

Did I read somewhere on here once about Elecraft transverters and
compatbility with Flex? And if so, does this work on a Flex3000?

Mike
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[Flexradio] Transverter question - flex3000

[Michael Ruttenberg]

Did I read somewhere on here once about Elecraft transverters and
compatbility with Flex? And if so, does this work on a Flex3000?

Mike
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[Flexradio] TRANSVERTER QUESTION

[Steve Tripp (K1IIG-1)]

With  my 5k, is there a way to use 144mhz as an IF for my transverters. 
Presently I have to manually reduce the power out to do so. I wish to have the 
power selected in the "transverter form" so I can reduce power to drive various 
transverters OR do I have to convert everything to a 28mhz IF? I tried building 
this in the transverter form but it always reverts to power set on 2m. 

Tnx for any info
Steve
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Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Roger Rehr]

Gary et al,

I use 70 microwatts from my flex 5000 [and my FT1000MP and my K3] to  
drive my transverters.  Outputs measured multiple times with a couple  
of HP probes as well as a Boonton...all agree within a few percent.  I  
know this well because I swap the rigs in and out and I always set the  
output to this level so I don't need to readjust all the transverters


For those transverters that have taken more oomph, I use a MAR-x to  
boost the signal.


This was sort of 'midrange' output for the 1000, which was the index  
rig here and so determined the 'standard' level.


This is not the max that the 5000 will put out.  But the points I am  
making are:
[1] you don't need a lot of power out [use a MAR-x if its too low for  
your xvtrs]

[2] the flex is not alone in terms of the level of its power out
[3] 0.5 watts out is in my [limited] experience unusual for a  
transverter port on a modern rig.


I'd suggest measuring what you actually get out of the flex with a  
good hp or boonton meter.


I can't give more details at present as I am separated from my notes  
and equipment at present due to work demands.


73,

Roger Rehr
W3SZ


On May 4, 2009, at 8:58 AM, Tim Ellison wrote:

The XVTX output on the FLEX-5000 is rated to a max of 0 dBm (1.0 Mw)  
which could explain the low RF output from the transverter.


I am by no means the transverter expert.  Others on this list may  
have more practical real world experience than I.  Or, drop Dudley a  
line (sup...@flex-radio.com) and see what he has to say about it.


-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree

Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:42 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

The book says .5 watts max.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 08:38:35 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question


What RF drive level is the transverter expecting?



-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:35 AM
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

Tim
I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and
also firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run
split.  I have used it for years for receive only and works fine.   
Now
I want to use it to transmit also to use for my main system.  I do  
not

have RX only checked or the PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF
box in XVTR Setup.
The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys  
up

when I click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2
watts out of the transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3
DB pad on the HF port and set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter
will put out full power.  The transverter has a pot to control the
input of the RF.  I have to turn it so I don't over drive the
transverter.  This is the same transverter that Dave, W5UN also uses.
I use to transmit with it using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine then.
Any help would be appreciated.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio

Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question


The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.

Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT
disabled).



-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question


Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also
wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR
port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for
Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do
nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if
we can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"

Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question



What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using?

Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshootin

Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Gary Crabtree]

Mike you hit the nail on the head.  I did have the lines switched.  Put
them like there are suppose to be and everything works normal now. 
Thanks
everybody for the help.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: "Mike - KM0T" 
To: 
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 08:16:15 -0500
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] transverter question

> Gary, have you measured the output of the transverter ports with a dBM
> meter?  I was getting around 8 dbM it seemed when I measured mine on
> XVTX/COM on split or com.  I would test it again, but my Flex-5000 is
> out
> for service down at flex, so I can't test it right now.
> 
> If you can get a meter directly on that port, then you will know for
> sure if
> its getting power out.
> 
> You might want to try an older version of the PowerSDR.  Maybe around
> SVN
> 2075 or Ver 1.10.  I think that's when I was using it a year ago august
> when
> I used it drive my LT6S 6M and DB6NT 222MHz split transverters. 
> Perhaps the
> recent PowerSDR is broke
> 
> I know its obvious, and Im not trying to be a smarty here, but I have
> mixed
> both ports up before...   XVTX/COM - connects to the drive input of the
> transverter.  XVRX connects to the RX output on the transverter. 
> 
> 73 and GL
> 
> Mike - KM0T
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 7:35 AM
> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> Tim
> I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and also
> firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run split.  I
> have used it for years for receive only and works fine.  Now I want to
> use
> it to transmit also to use for my main system.  I do not have RX only
> checked or the PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF box in XVTR
> Setup.
> The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys up
> when I click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2
> watts out of the transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3 DB
> pad on the HF port and set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter will
> put
> out full power.  The transverter has a pot to control the input of the
> RF.  I have to turn it so I don't over drive the transverter.  This is
> the
> same transverter that Dave, W5UN also uses.  I use to transmit with it
> using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine then.  Any help would be
> appreciated.
> 
> KB8RQ, Gary
> 24X13 element horizontal
> 24X9 element vertical
> http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> kb...@spasalon.com
> kb...@yahoo.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio
> 
> Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> > The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.
> > 
> > Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT
> > disabled).
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -Tim
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > 
> > Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also
> > wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR
> > port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for
> > Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do
> > nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if we
> > can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
> >   
> > KB8RQ, Gary
> > 24X13 element horizontal
> > 24X9 element vertical
> > http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> > kb...@spasalon.com
> > kb...@yahoo.com
> > 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Tim Ellison 
> > To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"
> > 
> > Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > >  
> > > What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> > > 
> > > Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a
> > > new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from
> the
> > > SVN except maybe the

Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Tim Ellison]

The XVTX output on the FLEX-5000 is rated to a max of 0 dBm (1.0 Mw) which 
could explain the low RF output from the transverter. 

I am by no means the transverter expert.  Others on this list may have more 
practical real world experience than I.  Or, drop Dudley a line 
(sup...@flex-radio.com) and see what he has to say about it.

-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:42 AM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

The book says .5 watts max.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 08:38:35 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

> What RF drive level is the transverter expecting? 
> 
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:35 AM
> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> Tim
> I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and 
> also firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run 
> split.  I have used it for years for receive only and works fine.  Now 
> I want to use it to transmit also to use for my main system.  I do not 
> have RX only checked or the PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF 
> box in XVTR Setup.
> The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys up 
> when I click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2 
> watts out of the transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3 
> DB pad on the HF port and set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter 
> will put out full power.  The transverter has a pot to control the 
> input of the RF.  I have to turn it so I don't over drive the 
> transverter.  This is the same transverter that Dave, W5UN also uses.  
> I use to transmit with it using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine then.  
> Any help would be appreciated.
> 
> KB8RQ, Gary
> 24X13 element horizontal
> 24X9 element vertical
> http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> kb...@spasalon.com
> kb...@yahoo.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio 
> 
> Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> > The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.
> > 
> > Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT 
> > disabled).
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -Tim
> > 
> > -Original Message-----
> > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > 
> > Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also 
> > wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR 
> > port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for 
> > Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do 
> > nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if 
> > we can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
> >   
> > KB8RQ, Gary
> > 24X13 element horizontal
> > 24X9 element vertical
> > http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> > kb...@spasalon.com
> > kb...@yahoo.com
> > 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Tim Ellison 
> > To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"
> > 
> > Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > >  
> > > What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> > > 
> > > Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create 
> > > a new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing 
> > > from the SVN except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -Tim
> > > 
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> > > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> > > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > > Subject: [Flexradio] transverter q

Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Gary Crabtree]

The book says .5 watts max.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" 
Cc: "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 08:38:35 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

> What RF drive level is the transverter expecting? 
> 
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:35 AM
> Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> Tim
> I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and also
> firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run split.  I
> have used it for years for receive only and works fine.  Now I want to
> use it to transmit also to use for my main system.  I do not have RX
> only checked or the PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF box in XVTR
> Setup.
> The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys up
> when I click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2
> watts out of the transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3 DB
> pad on the HF port and set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter will
> put out full power.  The transverter has a pot to control the input of
> the RF.  I have to turn it so I don't over drive the transverter.  This
> is the same transverter that Dave, W5UN also uses.  I use to transmit
> with it using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine then.  Any help would be
> appreciated.
> 
> KB8RQ, Gary
> 24X13 element horizontal
> 24X9 element vertical
> http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> kb...@spasalon.com
> kb...@yahoo.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio
> 
> Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> > The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.
> > 
> > Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT 
> > disabled).
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -Tim
> > 
> > -Original Message-----
> > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > 
> > Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also 
> > wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR 
> > port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for 
> > Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do 
> > nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if we
> > can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
> >   
> > KB8RQ, Gary
> > 24X13 element horizontal
> > 24X9 element vertical
> > http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> > kb...@spasalon.com
> > kb...@yahoo.com
> > 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Tim Ellison 
> > To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"
> > 
> > Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > >  
> > > What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> > > 
> > > Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a
> > > new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from 
> > > the SVN except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -Tim
> > > 
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> > > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> > > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > > Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > > 
> > > I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with
> > > Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR 
> > > setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it
> > > stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has 
> > > switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my 
> > > system, and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all 
> > > setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as
&

Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Tim Ellison]

What RF drive level is the transverter expecting? 



-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:35 AM
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

Tim
I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and also 
firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run split.  I have 
used it for years for receive only and works fine.  Now I want to use it to 
transmit also to use for my main system.  I do not have RX only checked or the 
PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF box in XVTR Setup.
The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys up when I 
click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2 watts out of the 
transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3 DB pad on the HF port and 
set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter will put out full power.  The 
transverter has a pot to control the input of the RF.  I have to turn it so I 
don't over drive the transverter.  This is the same transverter that Dave, W5UN 
also uses.  I use to transmit with it using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine 
then.  Any help would be appreciated.

KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio 

Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

> The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.
> 
> Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT 
> disabled).
> 
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> 
> Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also 
> wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR 
> port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for 
> Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do 
> nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if we 
> can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
>   
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> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"
> 
> Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> >  
> > What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> > 
> > Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a 
> > new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from 
> > the SVN except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> > 
> > 
> > -Tim
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with 
> > Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR 
> > setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it 
> > stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has 
> > switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my 
> > system, and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all 
> > setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as mine.
> > 
> > Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we 
> > are overlooking?
> > 
> > 
> > 73, Dave, W5UN
> > 
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Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Gary Crabtree]

Tim
I download the new version 1.18.0.  The latest firewire_driver and also
firmware 1.3.0.0.  My LT 2 S MK transverter is set up to run split.  I
have used it for years for receive only and works fine.  Now I want to use
it to transmit also to use for my main system.  I do not have RX only
checked or the PTT checked.  When I check the Split RF box in XVTR Setup.
The Panadaptor drops 10 DB.  The SDR radio and the transverter keys up
when I click tune.  If I turn the SDR radio drive to 100 %.  I get .2
watts out of the transverter.  That is not normal.  Now if I put a 3 DB
pad on the HF port and set the radio to 1 watt.  The transverter will put
out full power.  The transverter has a pot to control the input of the
RF.  I have to turn it so I don't over drive the transverter.  This is the
same transverter that Dave, W5UN also uses.  I use to transmit with it
using the SDR-1000 and it worked fine then.  Any help would be appreciated.

KB8RQ, Gary
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-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: "kb...@spasalon.com" , Flex Radio

Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:03:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

> The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.
> 
> Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT
> disabled).
> 
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> 
> Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also
> wanted to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR
> port.  It may be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for
> Split RF.  The Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do
> nothing.  Need to get this working before Dayton Ham Convention if we
> can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
>   
> KB8RQ, Gary
> 24X13 element horizontal
> 24X9 element vertical
> http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
> kb...@spasalon.com
> kb...@yahoo.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison 
> To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz"
> 
> Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> >  
> > What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> > 
> > Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a 
> > new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from the
> > SVN except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> > 
> > 
> > -Tim
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> > Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> > Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question
> > 
> > I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with 
> > Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR 
> > setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it 
> > stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has 
> > switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my 
> > system, and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all 
> > setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as mine.
> > 
> > Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we 
> > are overlooking?
> > 
> > 
> > 73, Dave, W5UN
> > 
> > www.w5un.net
> > 
> > 
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Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Tim Ellison]

The output from the transverter port is very low 1.0 mW.

Also make sure that PowerSDR isn't configured for RX only (or PTT disabled).



-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Gary Crabtree
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 5:24 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question


Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also wanted to 
use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR port.  It may be 
because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for Split RF.  The Panadapter 
drops from -130 to -140.  It should do nothing.  Need to get this working 
before Dayton Ham Convention if we can.  I just download the new 1.18. and it 
does the same thing.
  
KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

>  
> What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> 
> Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a 
> new database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from the 
> SVN except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with 
> Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR 
> setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it 
> stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has 
> switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my 
> system, and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all 
> setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as mine.
> 
> Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we 
> are overlooking?
> 
> 
> 73, Dave, W5UN
> 
> www.w5un.net
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Gary Crabtree]

Tim I have used the SDR-5000 only for receive until today.  I also wanted
to use it for transmit.  I show no rf coming out of the RVXR port.  It may
be because when I set the transverter up in XVTR for Split RF.  The
Panadapter drops from -130 to -140.  It should do nothing.  Need to get
this working before Dayton Ham Convention if we can.  I just download the
new 1.18. and it does the same thing.
  
KB8RQ, Gary
24X13 element horizontal
24X9 element vertical
http://www.spasalon.com/kb8rq/
kb...@spasalon.com
kb...@yahoo.com


-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison 
To: W5UN , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" 
Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:56:54 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

>  
> What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 
> 
> Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a new
> database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from the SVN
> except maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.
> 
> 
> -Tim
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
> [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question
> 
> I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with
> Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR
> setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it
> stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has
> switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my system,
> and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all setup
> settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as mine.
> 
> Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we are
> overlooking?
> 
> 
> 73, Dave, W5UN
> 
> www.w5un.net
> 
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Re: [Flexradio] transverter question

[Tim Ellison]

 
What is the version of PowerSDR both of you are using? 

Also, the first rule of PowerSDR 1.x troubleshooting is to create a new 
database and use the latest release of PowerSDR (nothing from the SVN except 
maybe the TRUNK) if something quirky is happening.


-Tim

-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W5UN
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] transverter question

I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with Flex-5000. 
Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR setup screen, his 
panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it stops receiving, even though 
PowerSDR does not show that it has switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the 
same settings for my system, and this does not occur here. We checked and 
compared all setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as 
mine.

Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we are 
overlooking?


73, Dave, W5UN

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[Flexradio] transverter question

[W5UN]

I am attempting to help KB8RQ get his LT2S transverter working with 
Flex-5000. Here is the issue: When he enables Split RX on the XVTR 
setup screen, his panadaptor baseline disappears on PowerSDR and it 
stops receiving, even though PowerSDR does not show that it has 
switched to TX mode or MOX. I have all the same settings for my 
system, and this does not occur here. We checked and compared all 
setup settings in PowerSDR, and Gary's appear to be the same as mine.


Does anyone know what may be causing this? Is there some setting we 
are overlooking?



73, Dave, W5UN

www.w5un.net



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Re: [Flexradio] Transverter question

[kb5my]

> Hi Gang:
> This question is for the people using the FLEX-5000A with transverters.
> What are you using to switch the REC and XMT (28 MHz) to each
> transverter? I know Mike is using a multi SMA relay one in and several
> feed outputs.
> What I plan on doing is using separate REC and XMT out of the 5000A to
> some coax switches (2) to the input REC and XMT of the transverters.
> Where can I locate two switches to do the job?

EBay is a good place to look, for lack of anything better - that's where I
got my 8-port SMA switch for less than $50 (and I know that some folks
will cry foul and say I paid too much, but I got exactly what I wanted,
when I wanted it, for a price I could live with - after all, they're about
$1300 or more new these days).  You just need to keep looking until you
find what you want at a price you're willing to live with.

> How are you controlling the switching network?

Working on it (back-of-the-napkin phase):

I plan to adapt most of the elements of K8ISK's "MOASU" transverter
switching unit from "The World Above 50 MHz" column by W3ZZ in the March &
April '08 QSTs.  To that design will be added additional non-RF relays to
accommodate integration with VE2ZAZ's 6-step 'The "At Last!" Radio TR
Sequencer' from March 2007 QST (the MOASU uses a 4-step sequencer).

It will be controlled via the PC parallel port by way of K5FR's "DDUtil"
(Data Decoder Utility) - assuming that I'm interpreting how DDUtil ties in
with PowerSDR correctly.  I'll also add a manual bandswitch for the odd
occasion when I want to try the lashup with something other than the
5000A.

If all goes like I think it should, things should mimic what Mike, KM0T,
has done with his SDR-1000 plus UCB setup.

73,
Dan  KB5MY/6  DM13nc


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[Flexradio] Transverter question

[Edward J White]

Hi Gang:
This question is for the people using the FLEX-5000A with transverters.
What are you using to switch the REC and XMT (28 MHz) to each 
transverter? I know Mike is using a multi SMA relay one in and several 
feed outputs.
What I plan on doing is using separate REC and XMT out of the 5000A to 
some coax switches (2) to the input REC and XMT of the transverters. 
Where can I locate two switches to do the job?
How are you controlling the switching network?
Ed
WA3BZT


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