Re: [Flexradio] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
Stu -mucho thanks for the info. I am already running DDUtil on the computer
so I will see what I can get going.
Thanks again for the info!
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Stu Phillips wrote:
Yes you can!
JoelŠ
TO run two FlexControl's. You will need to use PowerSDR AND Ddutil.
PowerSDR will scan the COM ports and find a FlexControlŠ it will happily
use it.
You can configure Ddutil (thanks to Steve K5FR) to use the second Ddutil.
Make sure to always start the programs in the same sequence and you
*should* be able to avoid reconfiguring the second port for DDUtil to use.
I haven't tried this myself - caveat emptor! BUTŠ there is no reason why
it won't work as you can have multiple FlexControl USB instances and
neither PowerSDR or DDU are any the wiser.
I was asked this question by someone at the Visalia IDXC this year when I
was at the FlexRadio boothŠ so this is the same answer I gave there.
73 and happy tunes!
Stu K6TU
On 6/20/13 5:41 PM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org javascript:; wrote:
Michael - thanks for the info but I do NOT want to tune with a mouse. I
like my FlexControl knob and it works great. I just want to be able to use
it on both of the instances of PowerSDR I am running on one computer.
Thanks again.
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Michael Logan, KB7IUV wrote:
Here's the link to the Logitech M705 page. It's called a marathon
mouse.
http://www.logitech.com/product/marathon-mouse-m705
Martin Bluhm javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'w8ak...@gmail.comjavascript:;
');
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:14 PM
Hi mike,
I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at
walmarts web page and have a ton of mice.
But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested.
They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I
saw a
wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys
using
hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out
of
the way.
Something to think about.
73
Marty
W8AKS
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Re: [Flexradio] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
I have not received any responses to my post, so I can assume this is not possible or no one has tried to do this before? If it is not possible, does anyone know if you can run two FlexControl knobs on one computer, one controlling PSDR instance one and the other PSDR instance 2?? Any comments or assistance relating this topic would be appreciated. 73 ZN On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote: I am running two instances of PowerSDR on one computer, one instance with a Flex 1500 and the second with a Flex 5000. All is well and working fine, no issues but is there a way to use the FlexControl knob with both?? It works fine on the first instances loaded up (the 1500 in this case) but not the second and I would love to be able to have it switch over to the second instance (5000) when it is in focus. Is that possible or just a dream?? Thanks for any advice. -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org ___ 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] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
I know this not answering your question, but I considered buying a flex control but then decided against once I found what I really was wanting. I use a newer mouse that has a free-wheeling mouse wheel. You can switch it back to normal detent mode but I usually leave it in the free-wheel mode. The wheel is weighted like a little flywheel. I usually keep my tuning step at 50Hz. Give the wheel a spin and it will continue to spin for about 5-10 seconds. I can easily scan half the band with one flick. It also allows the type of control you would get with a knob. I'm glad I did not bother with flex control because now my hand never leaves the mouse. You can then tune either radio with same mouse. As to your question below, I would hazard to guess that having each knob use a different USB port, you could easily assign the correct port to each instance of PSDR. Mike, kb7iuv Sent from my iPhone 5 On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:38 AM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote: I have not received any responses to my post, so I can assume this is not possible or no one has tried to do this before? If it is not possible, does anyone know if you can run two FlexControl knobs on one computer, one controlling PSDR instance one and the other PSDR instance 2?? Any comments or assistance relating this topic would be appreciated. 73 ZN On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote: I am running two instances of PowerSDR on one computer, one instance with a Flex 1500 and the second with a Flex 5000. All is well and working fine, no issues but is there a way to use the FlexControl knob with both?? It works fine on the first instances loaded up (the 1500 in this case) but not the second and I would love to be able to have it switch over to the second instance (5000) when it is in focus. Is that possible or just a dream?? Thanks for any advice. -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
Hi mike, I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at walmarts web page and have a ton of mice. But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested. They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I saw a wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys using hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out of the way. Something to think about. 73 Marty W8AKS Sent from my iPad On Jun 20, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Michael Logan kb7...@cox.net wrote: I know this not answering your question, but I considered buying a flex control but then decided against once I found what I really was wanting. I use a newer mouse that has a free-wheeling mouse wheel. You can switch it back to normal detent mode but I usually leave it in the free-wheel mode. The wheel is weighted like a little flywheel. I usually keep my tuning step at 50Hz. Give the wheel a spin and it will continue to spin for about 5-10 seconds. I can easily scan half the band with one flick. It also allows the type of control you would get with a knob. I'm glad I did not bother with flex control because now my hand never leaves the mouse. You can then tune either radio with same mouse. As to your question below, I would hazard to guess that having each knob use a different USB port, you could easily assign the correct port to each instance of PSDR. Mike, kb7iuv Sent from my iPhone 5 On Jun 20, 2013, at 11:38 AM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote: I have not received any responses to my post, so I can assume this is not possible or no one has tried to do this before? If it is not possible, does anyone know if you can run two FlexControl knobs on one computer, one controlling PSDR instance one and the other PSDR instance 2?? Any comments or assistance relating this topic would be appreciated. 73 ZN On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote: I am running two instances of PowerSDR on one computer, one instance with a Flex 1500 and the second with a Flex 5000. All is well and working fine, no issues but is there a way to use the FlexControl knob with both?? It works fine on the first instances loaded up (the 1500 in this case) but not the second and I would love to be able to have it switch over to the second instance (5000) when it is in focus. Is that possible or just a dream?? Thanks for any advice. -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org -- 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org ___ 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/ ___ 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] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
Here's the link to the Logitech M705 page. It's called a marathon mouse. http://www.logitech.com/product/marathon-mouse-m705 Martin Bluhm mailto:w8ak...@gmail.com Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:14 PM Hi mike, I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at walmarts web page and have a ton of mice. But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested. They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I saw a wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys using hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out of the way. Something to think about. 73 Marty W8AKS Sent from my iPad -- 73's de Mike, KB7IUV http://qrz.com/db/KB7IUV ___ 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] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
On the keypads Wireless ge97980 $26.30 USB gear head kp2200u $9.51 73 Marty Sent from my iPad On Jun 20, 2013, at 8:26 PM, Michael Logan, KB7IUV kb7...@cox.net wrote: Here's the link to the Logitech M705 page. It's called a marathon mouse. http://www.logitech.com/product/marathon-mouse-m705 compose-unknown-contact.jpgMartin BluhmThursday, June 20, 2013 5:14 PM Hi mike, I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at walmarts web page and have a ton of mice. But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested. They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I saw a wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys using hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out of the way. Something to think about. 73 Marty W8AKS Sent from my iPad -- 73's de Mike, KB7IUV http://qrz.com/db/KB7IUV ___ 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] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
Michael - thanks for the info but I do NOT want to tune with a mouse. I
like my FlexControl knob and it works great. I just want to be able to use
it on both of the instances of PowerSDR I am running on one computer.
Thanks again.
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Michael Logan, KB7IUV wrote:
Here's the link to the Logitech M705 page. It's called a marathon mouse.
http://www.logitech.com/product/marathon-mouse-m705
Martin Bluhm javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'w8ak...@gmail.com');
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:14 PM
Hi mike,
I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at
walmarts web page and have a ton of mice.
But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested.
They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I saw a
wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys using
hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out of
the way.
Something to think about.
73
Marty
W8AKS
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Re: [Flexradio] Using FlexControl with 2 PowerSDR Instances
Yes you can!
JoelŠ
TO run two FlexControl's. You will need to use PowerSDR AND Ddutil.
PowerSDR will scan the COM ports and find a FlexControlŠ it will happily
use it.
You can configure Ddutil (thanks to Steve K5FR) to use the second Ddutil.
Make sure to always start the programs in the same sequence and you
*should* be able to avoid reconfiguring the second port for DDUtil to use.
I haven't tried this myself - caveat emptor! BUTŠ there is no reason why
it won't work as you can have multiple FlexControl USB instances and
neither PowerSDR or DDU are any the wiser.
I was asked this question by someone at the Visalia IDXC this year when I
was at the FlexRadio boothŠ so this is the same answer I gave there.
73 and happy tunes!
Stu K6TU
On 6/20/13 5:41 PM, Joel Harrison w...@w5zn.org wrote:
Michael - thanks for the info but I do NOT want to tune with a mouse. I
like my FlexControl knob and it works great. I just want to be able to use
it on both of the instances of PowerSDR I am running on one computer.
Thanks again.
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, Michael Logan, KB7IUV wrote:
Here's the link to the Logitech M705 page. It's called a marathon
mouse.
http://www.logitech.com/product/marathon-mouse-m705
Martin Bluhm javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'w8ak...@gmail.com');
Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:14 PM
Hi mike,
I was wondering what brand/model mouse you purchased? I was looking at
walmarts web page and have a ton of mice.
But I saw something else that caught my eye and you may be interested.
They have a 19 key programmable numerical keypad. USB but I believe I
saw a
wireless one for a couple bucks more. I've been programming my F keys
using
hot keys on my keyboard. This would allow the keyboard to be placed out
of
the way.
Something to think about.
73
Marty
W8AKS
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