Re: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

[Larry Loen]

Fred. another thing you might try is another engine.  If you don't already
have it, you could try Fldigi, which is (as I recall) a free download.  you
need to obtain a special XML file for the Flex to configure it (just google
for it).  But, it is otherwise a relatively straightforward exercise.  At
the least, there are fewer "moving parts" in the discussion for Fldigi.

I don't care if you every use Fldigi on the air;  Not really advocating
that as such. I'm suggesting that if you worked with it, you might be able
to get it going and that would give you some big clues about how to do the
rest.

I have MixW2 (abandonware), Fldigi, and wsjt-x all running on mine.  All
had their little issues to overcome.  As I recall, though, it became easier
after the first one was working.  I can even run MixW2 first and add one of
the others.

Particularly, I found it helpful to create a PTT port under CAT; Fldigi and
WSJT-X both seem to work better with that.  MixW2 seems to make the "PTT as
CAT command" trick work.  But, each software install was its own minor
adventure.

In my case (running an earlier SmartSDR) Tim had to come on to my system
and help me kill some dead ports.  That was also screwing my little system
up.  So, maybe your system has some history that needs to be overcome.
Once I got past that problem, it all became easier.



Larry WO7R

On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Fred - NA2U  wrote:

> Just got my new 6300 last Tuesday.  I have figured a lot of this out but
> RTTY/digital setups are throwing me a fit.
>
> I am trying to set up DXLAB Winwarbler for RTTY and digital modes with the
> 6300.  My DAX Control Panel indicates Driver Error on both Slice A and
> Slice B.  I have tried to disable all devices not needed.  I have tried to
> follow instructions on this web page:
>
> http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/FlexSignature
>
> This article does not mention a RTTY engine.  I'm trying to use MMTTY.  I
> will also want to use MMTTY with N1MM+ but first things first.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.  I think I'm really going to like this
> radio!
>
> 73 and thanks,
>
> Fred/NA2U
>
>
> 
> Will You Take Advantage of the HARP Mortgage Relief Program?
> HARP Gives Homeowners a Once In A Lifetime Mortgage Bailout A forgotten
> mortgage stimulus program that was passed by Obama to help the middle class
> has been uncovered. The program is called HARP, which stands for the  Home
> Affordable Refinance Program.  The program itself is totally free, and gives
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5636aaaf2ab202aaf6828st03vuc
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Re: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

[Tim Ellison, W4TME]

I also recommend you submit a support ticket via our HelpDesk 
(http://helpdesk.flexradio.com) regarding your issue.


Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
FlexRadio Systems™
4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Web: www.flexradio.com 
On 11/1/2015 7:59 PM, Don Plunkett wrote:

I have the same problem with the DAX as I get an error every time that I
start up the Flex. ... don


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- NA2U
Sent: November 1, 2015 5:12 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: cwm...@aol.com
Subject: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

Just got my new 6300 last Tuesday.  I have figured a lot of this out but
RTTY/digital setups are throwing me a fit.

I am trying to set up DXLAB Winwarbler for RTTY and digital modes with the
6300.  My DAX Control Panel indicates Driver Error on both Slice A and Slice
B.  I have tried to disable all devices not needed.  I have tried to follow
instructions on this web page:

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/FlexSignature

This article does not mention a RTTY engine.  I'm trying to use MMTTY.  I
will also want to use MMTTY with N1MM+ but first things first.

Any help would be appreciated.  I think I'm really going to like this radio!

73 and thanks,
  
Fred/NA2U




Will You Take Advantage of the HARP Mortgage Relief Program?
HARP Gives Homeowners a Once In A Lifetime Mortgage Bailout A forgotten
mortgage stimulus program that was passed by Obama to help the middle class
has been uncovered. The program is called HARP, which stands for the Home
Affordable Refinance Program. The program itself is totally free, and gives
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5636aaaf2ab202aaf6828st03vuc

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Re: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

[Tim Ellison, W4TME]

I recommend you submit a support ticket via our HelpDesk 
(http://helpdesk.flexradio.com) so we can assign you a case number.  For 
details on how to submit a HelpDesk support ticket, please refer to the 
following URL: 
http://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118688-How-to-Submit-a-Request-for-Technical-Support 
Once the support ticket is submitted, a support engineer will be in 
contact so we can work on the issue.


Tim Ellison, W4TME
Customer Experience Manager
FlexRadio Systems™
4616 W Howard Ln, Suite 1-150
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Web: www.flexradio.com 
On 11/1/2015 7:12 PM, Fred - NA2U wrote:

Just got my new 6300 last Tuesday.  I have figured a lot of this out but 
RTTY/digital setups are throwing me a fit.

I am trying to set up DXLAB Winwarbler for RTTY and digital modes with the 
6300.  My DAX Control Panel indicates Driver Error on both Slice A and Slice B. 
 I have tried to disable all devices not needed.  I have tried to follow 
instructions on this web page:

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/FlexSignature

This article does not mention a RTTY engine.  I'm trying to use MMTTY.  I will 
also want to use MMTTY with N1MM+ but first things first.

Any help would be appreciated.  I think I'm really going to like this radio!

73 and thanks,
  
Fred/NA2U




Will You Take Advantage of the HARP Mortgage Relief Program?
HARP Gives Homeowners a Once In A Lifetime Mortgage Bailout A forgotten 
mortgage stimulus program that was passed by Obama to help the middle class has 
been uncovered. The program is called HARP, which stands for the Home 
Affordable Refinance Program. The program itself is totally free, and gives
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5636aaaf2ab202aaf6828st03vuc

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Re: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

[Don Plunkett]

I have the same problem with the DAX as I get an error every time that I
start up the Flex. ... don


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From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Fred
- NA2U
Sent: November 1, 2015 5:12 PM
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Cc: cwm...@aol.com
Subject: [Flexradio] New user - Flex 6300

Just got my new 6300 last Tuesday.  I have figured a lot of this out but
RTTY/digital setups are throwing me a fit.

I am trying to set up DXLAB Winwarbler for RTTY and digital modes with the
6300.  My DAX Control Panel indicates Driver Error on both Slice A and Slice
B.  I have tried to disable all devices not needed.  I have tried to follow
instructions on this web page:  

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/FlexSignature  

This article does not mention a RTTY engine.  I'm trying to use MMTTY.  I
will also want to use MMTTY with N1MM+ but first things first.

Any help would be appreciated.  I think I'm really going to like this radio!

73 and thanks,
 
Fred/NA2U



Will You Take Advantage of the HARP Mortgage Relief Program?
HARP Gives Homeowners a Once In A Lifetime Mortgage Bailout A forgotten
mortgage stimulus program that was passed by Obama to help the middle class
has been uncovered. The program is called HARP, which stands for the Home
Affordable Refinance Program. The program itself is totally free, and gives
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Re: [Flexradio] New user questions from W3TX

[scottw3tx]

Thank you,

The only thing the article didn't describe is where is the 5000c's output
where I connect the wire that runs to the CI-V

73, Scott W3TX

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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bill Dailey
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 1:50 PM
To: Flex Radio
Subject: [Flexradio] New user questions from W3TX



1). How do I determine the 5000C's Ethernet IP address and ports so that I
can program those into my router's NAT?

Goto command prompt (run 'cmd') then type 'ipconfigenter' and it will give
ip address

2). Can the 5000C provide CI-V level outputs to exploit the frequency
tracking features of the Icom ICPW1 amp?  If not, what is the most elegant
way to accomplish the band tracking (other than buying a frequency sensing
amp like the ACOMM or Alpha-Power...which I may succumb to).

http://k5fr.com/ddutilwiki/index.php?title=Setup#IC-PW1

3). Can I control the 5000C using Ham Radio Deluxe software?  Or is it
better to just have my laptop mirror 

I do both but there isn't an elegant way to view the panadapter.  I have
tried vnc, remote desktop etc etc and they are a bit clunky.  I now use
teamviewer (has iPad client too) and hrd remote together with skype or
ipsound.  Hrd (while imperfect) gives me a better control of frequency.  I
tried keyboard shortcuts on teamviewer and they were inconsistently picked
up.  

Bill, KX0O 

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Re: [Flexradio] New user questions from W3TX

[Dave]

Hi Scott,

You will need a serial (or USB) to CI-V adapter and then use a 3rd party 
program called DDUtil. The setup works great and I'll email you a pdf I 
wrote on how to configure it.


If anyone else would like a copy of the pdf, please contact me directly.

Dave
wo2x


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Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New user questions from W3TX


Thank you,

The only thing the article didn't describe is where is the 5000c's output
where I connect the wire that runs to the CI-V

73, Scott W3TX

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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Bill Dailey
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 1:50 PM
To: Flex Radio
Subject: [Flexradio] New user questions from W3TX



1). How do I determine the 5000C's Ethernet IP address and ports so that I
can program those into my router's NAT?

Goto command prompt (run 'cmd') then type 'ipconfigenter' and it will 
give

ip address

2). Can the 5000C provide CI-V level outputs to exploit the frequency
tracking features of the Icom ICPW1 amp?  If not, what is the most 
elegant

way to accomplish the band tracking (other than buying a frequency sensing
amp like the ACOMM or Alpha-Power...which I may succumb to).

http://k5fr.com/ddutilwiki/index.php?title=Setup#IC-PW1

3). Can I control the 5000C using Ham Radio Deluxe software?  Or is it
better to just have my laptop mirror 

I do both but there isn't an elegant way to view the panadapter.  I have
tried vnc, remote desktop etc etc and they are a bit clunky.  I now use
teamviewer (has iPad client too) and hrd remote together with skype or
ipsound.  Hrd (while imperfect) gives me a better control of frequency.  I
tried keyboard shortcuts on teamviewer and they were inconsistently picked
up.

Bill, KX0O

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Re: [Flexradio] New User

[Tim Ellison]

My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO control, 
but my guess is that it is a USB lag 

Try a mouse with a good scroll wheel.  Once you get used to it the PowerMate 
will make a nice night light.

-Tim

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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jordan
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:23 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] New User


I finally managed to get my Flex5K up and running last night after a weekend 
spent upgrading to an Intel E9550 quad core 2.83Ghz  w/4GB Ram on a ASUS P5Q 
Deluxe MB.

First impressions mean everything and I AM IMPRESSED!

I am using a simple 110ft balun fed V with 40m traps, and only receiving for 
now as I learn how to massage the settings

My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO control, 
but my guess is that it is a USB lag

I'll be adding comments as I get familiar with the gear

73...Jordan VE6ZT 


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Re: [Flexradio] New User

[Jordan]

Actually, after some testing and adjustment, I can use the Powermate with no 
lag and a 100hz tuning step by decreasing the sensitivity in the PM 
setup In fact, even stepping up to a 1khz step is now workng fine with 
no lag or screen freeze...Seems like the USB buffer fills too fast with a 
high sensitivity setting of the PowerMate

73...Jordan

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To: Jordan outposte...@shaw.ca; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:52 AM
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] New User


My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO 
control, but my guess is that it is a USB lag


Try a mouse with a good scroll wheel.  Once you get used to it the PowerMate 
will make a nice night light.


-Tim

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[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jordan

Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:23 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] New User


I finally managed to get my Flex5K up and running last night after a weekend 
spent upgrading to an Intel E9550 quad core 2.83Ghz  w/4GB Ram on a ASUS P5Q 
Deluxe MB.


First impressions mean everything and I AM IMPRESSED!

I am using a simple 110ft balun fed V with 40m traps, and only receiving for 
now as I learn how to massage the settings


My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO control, 
but my guess is that it is a USB lag


I'll be adding comments as I get familiar with the gear

73...Jordan VE6ZT


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Re: [Flexradio] New User

[Jordan]

Yes, it seems that decreasing the sensitivity of the PM has solved the lag 
problems completely...!Now it reminds me of tuning my old Racal 
RA-17C...!   73Jordan


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Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New User


Actually, after some testing and adjustment, I can use the Powermate with 
no lag and a 100hz tuning step by decreasing the sensitivity in the PM 
setup In fact, even stepping up to a 1khz step is now workng fine with 
no lag or screen freeze...Seems like the USB buffer fills too fast with a 
high sensitivity setting of the PowerMate

73...Jordan

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From: Tim Ellison telli...@itsco.com

To: Jordan outposte...@shaw.ca; FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:52 AM
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] New User


My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO 
control, but my guess is that it is a USB lag


Try a mouse with a good scroll wheel.  Once you get used to it the 
PowerMate will make a nice night light.


-Tim

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From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz 
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jordan

Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:23 AM
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: [Flexradio] New User


I finally managed to get my Flex5K up and running last night after a 
weekend spent upgrading to an Intel E9550 quad core 2.83Ghz  w/4GB Ram on 
a ASUS P5Q Deluxe MB.


First impressions mean everything and I AM IMPRESSED!

I am using a simple 110ft balun fed V with 40m traps, and only receiving 
for now as I learn how to massage the settings


My only peeve so far is the lag that occurs with the PowerMate  VFO 
control, but my guess is that it is a USB lag


I'll be adding comments as I get familiar with the gear

73...Jordan VE6ZT


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Re: [Flexradio] New user in VK

[Joe - AB1DO]

Tim,

I'm intrigued: could you expand some more on exactly what you did when you 
say you made changes to how the SDR1K was wired? I'd be interested in any 
detailed description, wiring diagram, component details etc.

BTW, the web sites you mention are indeed great resources.

Tnx,
73 de Joe - AB1DO

Tim Ellison wrote:

SNIP
 I made changes to how the SDR1K was wired and used isolation
 transformers to achieve that goal.  There are several great web sites
 describing how to do this (NU9N  K4QKY just to mention two).

 Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong.

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Re: [Flexradio] New user in VK

[Tim Ellison]

Hey Paul,

First off, welcome to the club!  The SDR1K is a great radio to operate
for so many reasons; I couldn't even start to describe them.

As for your question about microphones for the SDR, I'll offer my humble
opinion and I am sure many more will follow. 

Let me preface my comments by saying that when properly connected, wired
and set up the SDR1K has just about the best sounding TX (and RX) audio
of any radio I have listened to no matter what microphone is used.  This
is directly related to the fact that it uses high quality sound cards,
like the D44 and the Firebox for the audio input (and output) processing
and not a $2 IC that is incorporated in most YaeWoodCom rigs.

First off, there is the fact that the D44 does not have a mic preamp.
This really isn't a problem on two accounts.  First, you can use a high
gain (output) mic and/or second PowerSDR can provide extra gain via
software to compensate for low mic levels if necessary.  So you can use
what ever *type* of microphone you prefer.

Some people prefer to use an external mic preamp and not turn up the
software gain as high.  I am one of those.  If you do use an external
mic preamp, then that along with the type of mic used will directly
affect character of your sound.  I believe that the SDR software does
not color the sound in any way, so the outboard hardware does make a
difference.  Example: if you want a warm rich sound, there are many tube
(usually a 12AX7) preamps that can be used.

My choice was to use W2IHY's EQplus as my preamp/compressor/effect
processor/EQ.  Julius's wonderful creation allows me to operate several
rigs using a single input audio chain with just a twist of a knob.  I
set the EQplus one way and change the rig's setting so that they all
operate optimally with little or no change to any settings on the
EQplus.

Microphones. Here is where diversity reigns supreme. Put 10
audiophiles in a room and ask them what is the best microphone and you
will get 10 different answers before the fight breaks out (HI HI).
IMHO, there are only two types you should consider; dynamic and
condenser.  Bob Heil makes a very good line of dynamic microphones.  I
have one of his PR20 microphones and it sounds great.  There are many
others too. I also have a wide diaphragm condenser microphone.  It is a
Marshall MXL 990.  I do not have to close talk it like the PR20 and
IMO, it has a smoother mellower sound that the PR20 at 1/3 the price. I
exclusively use the MXL 990 now, but I will not part with my PR20.

I have listened to very good sounding SDR1K audio from a cheap $5
computer mic.  So what ever hardware you choose, you have so many audio
shaping tools in PowerSDR, that when properly set, you are going to
sound great.

I believe that the biggest challenge to great sounding audio no matter
what rig you use is making sure you audio chain is balanced, properly
grounded and isolated where necessary.  If you use outboard audio
hardware, you need to pay close attention to ground loops and polarity.
I made changes to how the SDR1K was wired and used isolation
transformers to achieve that goal.  There are several great web sites
describing how to do this (NU9N  K4QKY just to mention two).

Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong.

73 de W4TME

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Hi All

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of SDR1000. I was lucky
enough
to source a 2nd hand 1 watt version its approx 12 months old so I guess
I am
going to have to find out if there any upgrades/fixes that will be
required.

I'm going to pair it up with a Delta 44 s/card that I'm waiting
for
from Flex Radio, so I guess one of my first questions is going to be
whose
in VK whose active that maybe once I have things going I can do some on
air
tests and get advice?..i'll have to look into getting more then 1 watt
out
so any advice from people will be greatly appreciated.

I guess my final dilemma will be what microphone to attach to
the
sdr1000..i have had a quick read of past posts but wonder if anyone has
a
website that explores best match microphones for sdr1000's?

I'm looking forward to experimenting and joining in with my
experiences with the sdr1000.

Paul - VK3FPG

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Re: [Flexradio] New user in VK

[Bob Tracy]

Paul,

Welcome to the group!

John, W5GI, is the resident audio expert and maybe he will chime in here
with some recomendations.  From what I've read in his previous posts, almost
any mic will work.

What you may need to do is use a mic preamp.  I don't run the Delta 44
anymore (I switched to the Firebox) but when I did, I used a cheap soundcard
(or you could use the motherboard sound) for a mic preamp.

I encourage you to use the resources in the Support menu at
http://www.flex-radio.com/.  Lots of good info there.

73,

Bob, K5KDN

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Hi All

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of SDR1000. I was lucky enough
to source a 2nd hand 1 watt version its approx 12 months old so I guess I am
going to have to find out if there any upgrades/fixes that will be required.

I'm going to pair it up with a Delta 44 s/card that I'm waiting for
from Flex Radio, so I guess one of my first questions is going to be whose
in VK whose active that maybe once I have things going I can do some on air
tests and get advice?..i'll have to look into getting more then 1 watt out
so any advice from people will be greatly appreciated.

I guess my final dilemma will be what microphone to attach to the
sdr1000..i have had a quick read of past posts but wonder if anyone has a
website that explores best match microphones for sdr1000's?

I'm looking forward to experimenting and joining in with my
experiences with the sdr1000.

Paul - VK3FPG

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