Frank and I have done more investigation and the situation with Windows
Vista, while abhorent, is nowhere near as bad as I first believed.
Microsoft and its cronies in the RIAA and MPAA are doing all the can do
to stop piracy. Their doomed to failure approach is through the use of
DRM. All
Cecil,
Changing development software in the middle of a large project is a
pretty dangerous thing to do. The main problem is that while some
piece of code may compile correctly it may not work exactly the same
way as with the old development environment. Because, in a project
like this, most
Has anyone been able to successfully compile the Flex Software with
VS 2005 where the code is totally functional?
If you have, does upgrading it break it?
Cecil Bayona
KD5NWA
www.qrpradio.com
"Windows the worlds most successful software virus"
Hey Steve,
I am going to try to replicate my thought and decision making processes
so you can understand why I did what I did and how I came to do it.
First, I knew that a multiple processor/hyperthreaded/dual core CPU
would be a plus since PowerSDR is multi-threaded. I do see the load
evenly di
Some comments below.
At 07:02 PM 3/1/2006, Eric Wachsmann - FlexRadio wrote:
Traditionally (and by this, I mean in testing done over a year ago), the
Pentium 4 will outperform the Athlon processors in real-time
applications such as the PowerSDR software.
I think this is a tough test to do unl
Jim
Great post! Let the software folks totally exhaust themselves BEFORE we look
for a hardware 'assist' to the current model. (FPGA not withstanding.)
I am "Case in point", since I sent a LOT of, well thought out 'daughter
cards' at my expense to solve a "latency" problem generated by a hardware
Traditionally (and by this, I mean in testing done over a year ago), the
Pentium 4 will outperform the Athlon processors in real-time
applications such as the PowerSDR software. We have not done testing
more recently to know for sure that this is still the trend. Frankly,
it does not seem to matt
Yes.
My Gateway causes my Flex-Radio to click and pop a little when surfing the
web, but then I'm not surfing when I'm chasing DX.
My wife and dog also complain when I'm chasing DX and not paying attention
to them. You just have to compromise to keep peace in the household.
Bob
K8MLM
This is very true. Only benefit I found from building my own computer is I
could put every kind of EMI proof gadget in there I could. Specially
shielded ENERMAX power supply, shielded IDE cables with ground lugs, better
case...etc. I get zero computer noise so guess it was worth it.
Greg
AB7R
I have a PreSonus Firebox that I have been using with Power SDR V1.4.5 and wave
file samples (hey I have to do something while I'm waiting for my new SDR-1000
to be delivered). All in all the results are impressive. I have even managed
to get VAC to work with MixW2. I have noticed that while
It would be really nice if
1: actual frequencies could be shown across the top of the pan
display
instead of relative ones. Like I2PHD's beautiful sdr display.
2. the band edges could be shown with a simple tick mark.
Richard W5SXD
Include the PowerMate in that too.
-Tim
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Tim Ellison ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )
Integrated Technical Services ( http://www.itsco.com )
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee A Crocker
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 5:05 PM
To: FlexRadio@flex-r
Tim,
I was also operating as a casual "little pistol" on the 160m contest.
I made practically the same observations as you did. The most annoying thing
was a slight, but noticeable, delay between PTT release & rcvr audio back on.
Maybe I have something set up wrong. At least, not set up the
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I would add that in the case of the SDR, I would get the
> best caching arrangement I could afford.
> So, make sure you've gone far enough upscale that whatever
> processor you
> have has higher end options in terms of cache (whether on
> chip or on the
> mother
> Craig,
>
[snip]
> The nice thing is that you don't have to buy our radio to figure this
> one out. Download our software today and give it a shot. You will need
> to use the "Unsupported Card" selection on the Setup Form -> Audio Tab.
> You may need to use ASIO4ALL (third party program) if yo
> As a former GM of a small computer company, let me say that building a
> computer for the future is a near impossibility.
True!
> By the time you order
> the parts and put it together, it is outdated. You can take some steps
> to make sure you don't obsolete yourself immediately such as making
Welcome aboard.
I'm in the Washington DC area, have had the SDR-1000 since MAY 05 and think
it's the best.
Let me know if you need some "up close and personal" help.
Bob
K8MLM
Woodbridge, VA
In a message dated 3/1/2006 11:04:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have been buying PC's at the best bang for the buck price
point. That is usually a modest level of performance less
than the top end and is ussually substantially less $$ than
the top end. But it is also a bit above the very low end
price point. I think it can be argued that the ready made
machi
Boy, will you get a wide range of answers for this one. :-)
I just built a PC specifically for using my SDR1K last October.
Here is the configuration I use.
AMD Athlon 64 2X (dual core) +4400 (2.2 GHz) processor
Asus mobo with 1 GB Ram
(2) 150 GB SATA hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration
NVID
As a former GM of a small computer company, let me say that building a
computer for the future is a near impossibility. By the time you order
the parts and put it together, it is outdated. You can take some steps
to make sure you don't obsolete yourself immediately such as making sure
that you bu
Dynamic Range looks good, but 2 in/out is a downer. Make sure to use
the -10dBv outputs so as not to blow up your transmitter. Does it have
ASIO drivers?
Eric Wachsmann
FlexRadio Systems
> -Original Message-
> From: Tim Ellison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 200
I would buy a nice case with efficent cooling system, the heaviest power
supply you can get, a mouse and a keyboard. As Ross intimates, all else
is subject to nearly instant obsolesence.
73,
Craig
W3CRR
As I just ,entioned to Eric in a separate email, my Mia Midi card works
perfectly with the SDR-100 software -- at least in the "Test Drive"
simulated reception mode.
Craig
Carnac says, buy the most you can afford above the min specs and be prepared
for it to be obsolete within 30 days :-)
73 Ross K9COX
>>>Team,
I currently have an SDR-1000 on order.
In support of that, I am going to build a computer. I understand the
current "minimum system requirements
FYI,
Here are the Mia MIDI specs:
Software Features
* 2 balanced 1/4" analog inputs with 106dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
* 2 balanced 1/4" analog outputs with 106dB (A-weighted) dynamic range
* MIDI in/out
* 24 bit coaxial S/PDIF digital I/O
* Supports full duplex 4 channel in, 4 channel out o
Craig,
Great to hear that you're considering our radio. The answer to your
question of whether your Mia Midi soundcard will work is: Probably, but
no guarantees. Generally, we have a recommendation that you use either
the M-Audio Delta 44 or the PreSonus FireBox as shown on our
specifications pa
Team,
I currently have an SDR-1000 on order.
In support of that, I am going to build a computer. I understand the
current "minimum system requirements", but I'd like to build 1 computer that
would not only support current, but also projected software and hardware
needs.
Any input you'd have would
Tim Ellison wrote:
OK, it may be the internal control cable that goes to the PA. It might
not be seated well. If that doesn't do it, I'd give Gerald a call.
Parallel cable, PA, RFE, no tuner The problem does not happen when
the PA is not select and I'm running QRP
Well, I reseated the co
Hey y'all -
I'm just about to "join the family" of Flex Radio users. I'm wondering,
however, if my existing Mia Midi sound card (audio interface) will
suffice with the new system. It's a pro quality card with two balanced
analog inputs and two balanced analog outputs. I use it currently as a
Tim,
I like the ideas keep them coming. Let me just throw in there that we
intend to have a mode specific control area with the next console. This
will allow such things as a Third Party Digital Mode Program Profile
combobox (hopefully with a shorter name), and things like the transmit
profiles
This is completely possible in software and is what I was trying to
describe earlier (though I did a poor job). Basically, we can separate
the monitor and transmit audio in the DSP and allow the transmit side to
be buffered. This will also allow us to transmit at an IF while not
losing the abilit
Digital Mode Profiles is on the list. It will come after the new
architecture, however.
Eric Wachsmann
FlexRadio Systems
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> radio.biz] On Behalf Of richard allen
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:44 PM
> To: Ken
Like Richard, I have MMSSTV, MMTTY, MixW, MRP40, CWtune, CWget,
MultiPSK, WSJT, . . . . . . . .
I really need to be able to fill out a table with the appropriate
settings for that program in a program profile and when selecting, the
VAC, DIGI, etc. changes would be automatic.
That is a
Hi again gang,
I recently mentioned that I was having problems running DominoEX, and
PSK63Srv ( a psk server program based on PSKCORE.DLL) under VAC.
The problem was obviously cockpit error at the VAC tab. I tried changing
the sampling rate from within VAC itself, and this resulted in my poor
a
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