Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
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=?= kb6...@yahoo.com 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 kena...@gmail.com To: aar...@gmail.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 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 d...@optonline.net 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 __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/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/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://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://www.flexradio.com/ Jim Broaddus Bear Creek Feline Center (BCFC) Panama City, Florida USA 850 722-9927 How to Avoid Facelifts Discover New Face Lift Alternatives Without Going Under the Knife http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5077ffdc77a927fdb5f94st02vuc ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List
Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
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, bearcreekcatt...@juno.com 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=?= kb6...@yahoo.com 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 kena...@gmail.com To: aar...@gmail.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 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 d...@optonline.net 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 __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/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/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://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
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, bearcreekcatt...@juno.com wrote: ___ 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] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 ___ 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] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 d...@optonline.net 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 __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 d...@optonline.net 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 __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 ___ 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/ -- *VE3XTM* EN93un May the propagation be with you. ___ 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] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 ve3...@execulink.comwrote: 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 ___ 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] New 5000a Owner Panic
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 kena...@gmail.com To: aar...@gmail.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz 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 d...@optonline.net 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 __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/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://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://www.flexradio.com/
