Re: [Flexradio] Using a Steppir with the Flex

2006-09-22 Thread Tom Thompson
Ed, I have had my SteppIR running with the SDR-1000 for some time. I plug the SteppIR cable into COM1 and set the SteppIR box for Kenwood operation at 9600 baud. I then set the SDR-1000 CAT up for TS-2000 on COM1 at 9600 baud. I set parity to none, data bits to 8 and stop bits to 1. It fol

[Flexradio] SVN 687 zip Download

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
I have zipped and uploaded the full SVN 687. You can download it at: http://w5ami.net/687.zip File is about 4 megs. 73 de w5ami Brian ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio

[Flexradio] CQ CQ CQ all Flexers and Future Flexers

2006-09-22 Thread John Basilotto
Dear Flexers and Future Flexers: In the interest of making it easier for visitors to find information, we have overhauled our website. Additionally, we have reorganized some content to better advertise our current hardware and software products as well as future FlexRadio Systems products. Along

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:54 AM 9/22/2006, A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: >On 9/22/06, Larry Loen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > For future reference, I believe this will be found to be incorrect these > > days. Or, frequently so. > > > > As far as I can tell, when you plug in a parallel port through PCI, > > Windows XP

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Dave, > > I use my Elecraft XG-1 at 50uV to do the RX level calibration (this > corresponds to -73dBm which is S9). > I use either the XG-1 or wwv at 10.0MHz for the RX freq calibration. > As pointed out earlier, the RX null requires a stronger sig than the > 50uV supplie

Re: [Flexradio] Still needing help part 2

2006-09-22 Thread lloen
> Well, things are "improving" and staying the same. > > Setup: Athlon AMD 64x2 w/ 2 gig memory, XP os system; Delta 44 soundcard; > parallel port; 1.6.2 software; mode = CW; keying direct to SDR box. > > Well, got the parallel card to work by using DF00 in the LPT address (did > not know you could

[Flexradio] Using a Steppir with the Flex

2006-09-22 Thread Ed
Hello to all: I have a SDR 1000 and would like to purchase a Steppir antenna. They sell a transceiver interface that allows the antenna to tune itself to the frequency that the radio is on. Does anyone know if the SDR 1000 can accommodate a cable that goes to the Steppir interface and if so wha

Re: [Flexradio] Front panel rf-af

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Assuming none of the DSP functions are enabled (NR, NB, NB2, etc), then I would guess that the difference is the default Max AGC Gain (also known as RF Gain on the front panel). There is nothing really to change about the Preamp itself. It consists of a Sirenza hardware Preamp and a 10dB attenu

Re: [Flexradio] Front panel rf-af

2006-09-22 Thread lloen
> The defaults have changed on quite a few things since the 1.4.5 days. For > a > side by side comparison, you really would need to import the database (or > use the tool on our download page to perform a similar operation). > > > Eric Wachsmann > FlexRadio Systems > I'm not really sure that woul

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived - Level Calibration

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
Mike Naruta wrote: > David Ackrill wrote: > >> >> Also, now I've calibrated the RX, the RX floor is below the display, >> and the setting wont let me see it below -200dB. I wonder if I got >> the calibration set up correctly? I tuned to 10MHz, found a nice >> strong WWV transmission and PowerS

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Tim Ellison
What you are seeing is in order. The new PA calibration routine runs at 100 watts for all bands except for 10 & 12 meters where it should be 75 watts -Tim --- Tim Ellison Integrated Technical Services -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Davi

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
Eric Wachsmann wrote: > If you have a dummy load, we will always recommend you just running the > calibration routine as opposed to entering the data we provide. We provide > the data as a historical reference and for those without a dummy load. > > You will get the most accurate results running t

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
Gerald Capodieci wrote: > If it's new hardware you need to enter the printed settings or run the > calabrate program. > > */David Ackrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: > > > Do I need to re-enter the Test Results, on the paperwork that came > with > the rig, or is it safe to just run t

[Flexradio] MultiRX capabilities in future PowerSDR releases

2006-09-22 Thread Tim Ellison
I'v been thinking (a dangerous proposition at best), we have stero output from PowerSDR, which does great with with 2 receivers. Since there is the capability to have more, are we going to get quad audio output with the 4 X MultiRX when it comes out (in the new console, I presume)? If so, lets ta

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The RX null does not REQUIRE a stronger signal than -73.0dBm, but you will likely get a BETTER null if you do use a stronger signal. Just wanted to clarify that. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, Sep

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Thompson_Peter
Dave, I use my Elecraft XG-1 at 50uV to do the RX level calibration (this corresponds to -73dBm which is S9). I use either the XG-1 or wwv at 10.0MHz for the RX freq calibration. As pointed out earlier, the RX null requires a stronger sig than the 50uV supplied by the XG-1 so a second TX is a good

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived - Level Calibration

2006-09-22 Thread Mike Naruta
David Ackrill wrote: > > Also, now I've calibrated the RX, the RX floor is below the display, and > the setting wont let me see it below -200dB. I wonder if I got the > calibration set up correctly? I tuned to 10MHz, found a nice strong WWV > transmission and PowerSDR seemed happy with it an

Re: [Flexradio] No Receiver EQ on Sub RX

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
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Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
If you have a dummy load, we will always recommend you just running the calibration routine as opposed to entering the data we provide. We provide the data as a historical reference and for those without a dummy load. You will get the most accurate results running the calibration with your radio

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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[Flexradio] No Receiver EQ on Sub RX

2006-09-22 Thread Dave & Nancy Ridge
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Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
Mike Naruta wrote: > Dave, if you import the database from the previous > version, it will remember the PA gain settings > last entered. > Thanks for the advice Mike, Do I need to re-enter the Test Results, on the paperwork that came with the rig, or is it safe to just run the calibration rou

Re: [Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread Mike Naruta
Dave, if you import the database from the previous version, it will remember the PA gain settings last entered. If you install a new version without db import, it will install default values and you can run the PA calibration routine on the Setup with a dummy load. Doesn't take long and I still f

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread Christopher T. Day
John, What linear supply did you use? Thanks. Chris - AE6VK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:06 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply Hi Fol

[Flexradio] New SDR1000 has arrived

2006-09-22 Thread David Ackrill
Well, after a few days without the SDR1000 I cracked and decided to start again from scratch... This time I got the ready built unit, with all the latest mods, plus the M-Audio Delta44 card. I also specified the 2M IF, but that is being sent later, so it looks like they will expect me to fit t

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread Tim Ellison
Ditto! I have the creeping waveform too that I'd live to rid myself of. -Tim --- Tim Ellison Integrated Technical Services -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of A.R.S. - W5AMI Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 12:02 PM To: Bob McGwier Cc: flexr

Re: [Flexradio] M-audio Delta 44 with XP media center 2005

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Jim, Like Tim said, the older Delta 44 drivers work fine on XP MC2005. These are still available on the m-audio.com website. I believe remote desktop is available on XP MC, but I can't say for sure as I don't have access to a PC with that OS on it. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Orig

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 9/22/06, Bob McGwier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John: > > Could you please pass along the part number/supplier for the particular > power supply you used? I would like to regain full use of my bench > power supply and I have just been too busy (too lazy?) to do any research. > Yes! Please

Re: [Flexradio] Front panel rf-af

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The defaults have changed on quite a few things since the 1.4.5 days. For a side by side comparison, you really would need to import the database (or use the tool on our download page to perform a similar operation). Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: Larry Lo

Re: [Flexradio] (no subject)

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Chas, The audio sent to MixW is sent directly from the outputs of the SDR-1000. It will almost certainly confuse the digital mode program to have the Sub RX turned on while operating digital modes. Instead, you probably would want to just use a wider filter and let the digital mode program decode

Re: [Flexradio] M-audio Delta 44 with XP media center 2005

2006-09-22 Thread Tim Ellison
The previous D44 drivers did not have any problems loading on any variant of XP (or Win2003 either). The new drivers do. The older drivers work just fine. -Tim --- Tim Ellison Integrated Technical Services -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf O

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread KD5NWA
I have a SDR-1000 that I bought at Dayton and frankly I have been disappointed in it's performance, I have all these signals specially in the lower bands that are wondering around and changing frequency on me, they are at least +20 dB above the noise floor. On my radio the broad carriers never

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread Bob McGwier
John: Could you please pass along the part number/supplier for the particular power supply you used? I would like to regain full use of my bench power supply and I have just been too busy (too lazy?) to do any research. Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hi Folks, > >I just wanted to let you kn

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread Stan
John, can you be a bit more specific as to what you did and what you used to do this. My unit seems to have more than its share of these "carriers". What about 10 meters? Any improvement there? Many thanks Stan AH6JR On Friday 22 September 2006 05:06 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Folks, >

Re: [Flexradio] Edirol FA-66 Firewire box -other notes

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
It works the same way it did with other cards...with the exception that you can cut the latency in half once again when using the 192kHz mode. So if you used to run the Delta 44 or FireBox at 96kHz with 512 buffers, using the FA-66 at 192kHz with 512 audio buffers will yield roughly half the laten

[Flexradio] M-audio Delta 44 with XP media center 2005

2006-09-22 Thread Jim Nestor
Am a wanabe SDR owner with a query about compatibility of my shack PC. I have an HP 1510 Media center PC which runs XP Media Center 2005 as the OS. Somewhere on the reflector I think I saw that the M-audio delta 44 only works with XP SP2 and NOT with Media Center 2005. Can anybody confirm or deny

Re: [Flexradio] Edirol FA-66 Firewire with 192 KHz sampling rate addedto list of supported sound cards

2006-09-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Small correction to our original post... "When using the 192KHz sampling rate, 80 kHz of spectrum can be shown in the default 1x zoom Panadapter display (and more when zoomed out)." Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Flexradio] Still needing help part 2

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
Crit, I'm sure you probably have already done this, but re-check your cables to make absolute certain they are plugged into the proper jacks both on the Delta 44 and the back of the sdr. I had some odd problems some time ago due to bad connections in the jacks. I wiped them all down and re-seated

[Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1) Replaced with Linear Supply

2006-09-22 Thread john_eckert
Hi Folks, I just wanted to let you know about a modification I made to my radio. DC1 is a switch mode converter that provides +/- 15 volts for the instrumentation amplifiers IC6/7 on receive that interface the QSD to the sound card. The DC/DC converter's internal oscillator free runs at ~120

[Flexradio] Still needing help part 2

2006-09-22 Thread jcharley
Well, things are "improving" and staying the same. Setup: Athlon AMD 64x2 w/ 2 gig memory, XP os system; Delta 44 soundcard; parallel port; 1.6.2 software; mode = CW; keying direct to SDR box. Well, got the parallel card to work by using DF00 in the LPT address (did not know you could type in t

Re: [Flexradio] SDR as primary radio

2006-09-22 Thread Jim, W4ATK
After seeing a number of comments on the reflector, I determined my reply to this issue had to be on the reflector. The answer is an emphatic YES. Is the radio reliable? Absolutely! I come in every morning and turn the radio on and sometimes it stays on for 24 hours or more. I wo

[Flexradio] VAC question

2006-09-22 Thread Sergey Kuzmin
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Re: [Flexradio] VAC question

2006-09-22 Thread Simon Brown \(HB9DRV\)
Hi Bob, I'll keep you in the loop, it is 8kHz, not 800kHz :-) Simon Brown --- RSGB HF Convention October 2006: http://www.rsgb-hfc.org.uk/ - Original Message - From: "Robert McGwier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Simon: > > Name ANY card you can think of that supports 800 kHz. > > Did you m

Re: [Flexradio] Is Anyone Using the SDR1000 as Primary Radio

2006-09-22 Thread k8mlm
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Re: [Flexradio] VAC question

2006-09-22 Thread Robert McGwier
Simon: Name ANY card you can think of that supports 800 kHz. Did you mean to say 8 kHz or is something sending the wrong thing to the VAC? I am presuming that the person is not using VAC 4.03 or later. We need to know more. Bob N4HY Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: > Hi, > > A user of my soft

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread Tim Ellison
Oh, the good ol' days 20 years ago when you spent hours looking for free IRQs and changing jumpers on Western Digital Ethernet cards to change the IO address space (I think 0xD000 might work) and then to learn that the Novell IPX.com driver for your card doesn't have an option for 0xD00. OK, let's

Re: [Flexradio] Is Anyone Using the SDR1000 as Primary Radio

2006-09-22 Thread Dave Muskopf
I agree with you guys, the Flex is something else. I do use my other rigs for antenna tune up but thats about it. I got this thing at Dayton this spring and it has been a blast, its not exactly plug and play but when you get it going--! I feel blind with out the display anymore. W8XO Charles Gr

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 9/22/06, Larry Loen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For future reference, I believe this will be found to be incorrect these > days. Or, frequently so. > > As far as I can tell, when you plug in a parallel port through PCI, > Windows XP normally assigns it to LPT3. Those of us who grew up on DO

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread Larry Loen
A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: >I think if you can get the parallel port working properly, your >problems will go away. If your new port is LPT3, the address needs to >be 3BC, not 378. Change that in PowerSDR before turning on the rig. >You might even change it, exit PowerSDR, then start it back up. Als

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
work. > > > > > >Okay folks, what am I doing wrong. > >Tech support says send the rig in again ... I am afraid they will prove > >the hardware is okay (again). > >I would rather have you point out my error and get me back on the a

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers --setting a PCI card printer port

2006-09-22 Thread Larry Loen
J. Crit Harley, MD, C.Ht. wrote: >2. The parallel port connection is not working at all. Some setting >must be wrong. > >* I did connect up my printer and it printed a perfect test page. >* Computer says my printer is on LPT3and the I/O are DF00, DF07 > and DE00, DE07.

Re: [Flexradio] Is Anyone Using the SDR1000 as Primary Radio

2006-09-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
I've had my SDR-1000 since about April of this year. It is the only radio I have online at this time. I've owned a lot of radios from different time periods. 1937 thru the present, including things from broadcast transmitters to new solid state equipment. Much of this I still have, and I do pla

Re: [Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread Dale Boresz
> > >Okay folks, what am I doing wrong. >Tech support says send the rig in again ... I am afraid they will prove >the hardware is okay (again). >I would rather have you point out my error and get me back on the air. >I really like my Corsair for CW but the SDR

[Flexradio] VAC question

2006-09-22 Thread Simon Brown \(HB9DRV\)
Hi, A user of my software is getting the error "Error starting soundcard Virtual Cable 1 In: Card doesn't support 16bit, 800kHz, Mono format" when using the VAC. Any chance of a pointer to VAC and the supported modes? Simon Brown --- RSGB HF Convention October 2006: http://www.rsgb-hfc.org.uk/

Re: [Flexradio] VAC question

2006-09-22 Thread Simon Brown \(HB9DRV\)
hah! Should read 8,000Hz. Simon Brown --- RSGB HF Convention October 2006: http://www.rsgb-hfc.org.uk/ - Original Message - From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi, > > A user of my software is getting the error "Error starting soundcard > Virtual Cable 1 In: Card doesn'

[Flexradio] Still looking for answers

2006-09-22 Thread J. Crit Harley, MD, C.Ht.
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Re: [Flexradio] Is Anyone Using the SDR1000 as Primary Radio

2006-09-22 Thread petervn
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