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

2006-09-25 Thread Willi Reppel
Jeff, Edirol offers also the UA-1EX USB soundcard. I bought one and I made my first phone and cw QSOs with it last weekend. I am going to send it today for evaluation to Klaus Lohmann, a distinguished member of the German SDR1000 group and official representative of Flex-Radio. Edirol claims

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 24

2006-09-25 Thread Chris Gerber
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 24

2006-09-25 Thread Willi Reppel
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Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 24

2006-09-25 Thread Ahti Aintila
Willi, Thanks for remembering! Linear power supply/voltage regulator is always a good solution for low noise applications. Unfortunately, sometimes we cannot use them. Actually, now I'm using the original chopper with better filtering. You may add 47uF capacitor parallel to C7 and double the

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Larry Loen
Jim Lux wrote: At 07:48 PM 9/24/2006, Larry Loen wrote: David Ackrill wrote: Guy Olinger, K2AV wrote: I've thought long and hard about this note. I believe the main issue here is simple -- while the software has improved by leaps and bounds, we have only the most modest changes to the

[Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Ross Stenberg
I have noticed this being discussed as an issue several times. It appears that not everyone is affected by the meandering signals. Some are worse than others or not even noticed. Is this a known issue or are they just isolated occurrences? 73 Ross K9COX

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Joe - AB1DO
Larry, it sounds like what you are looking for is what is currently developing at HPSDR (see www.hpsdr.org ). A ham dedicated ADC/DAC (sound card) board and controller board are currently being prototyped. Last week a replacement board for the SDR-1000 PIO card was suggested with

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Tim Ellison
I think it is more prevalent than not. The noise is real easy to find when the rig hasn't warmed up and you have it on a dummy load. In the Panadapter you can watch the little hump wander you the band until the radio starts coming to temperature and then back down. As the radio warms up, its

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Mike Naruta
I have it in my SDR-1000 (June/2005 purchase) Very embarrassing on a demo and irritating during use. Mike - AA8K Ross Stenberg wrote: I have noticed this being discussed as an issue several times. It appears that not everyone is affected by the meandering signals. Some are worse than

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Ahti Aintila
Hi Tim and Ross, Let me copy what I answered to Cris and Willi few hours ago: -- Willi, Thanks for remembering! Linear power supply/voltage regulator is always a good solution for low noise applications. Unfortunately, sometimes we cannot use them. Actually, now I'm using the original chopper

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Ross Stenberg
Thank you Tim and Ahti, I read your posts with much interest and I am actually fishing for official responses :^) With tongue in cheek I would hope that a company whom is committed to becoming the best radio company in the world would not take the typical Yaesu position with respect to hardware

[Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread K6JEK
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Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Ahti Aintila
Larry, Jim, Joe, Actually, in principle I agree all you said. Nevertheless, let me express my opinion about the HPSDR project. It is now really overly complicated and space hungry concept, especially due to that ATLAS motherboard. However, at this phase of DEVELOPMENT this kind of solution makes

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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[Flexradio] Recent Firebox updates???

2006-09-25 Thread Steve Kallal
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Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience

2006-09-25 Thread Ross Stenberg
Some of the problems with connectors made of inexpensive (common) materials are nearly unavoidable. I have experienced problems with many household items such as remote controls and other such battery operated devices which have been eliminated with Deoxit type products applied to the terminals.

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Jeff Anderson
Hi Gerald, I don't think Jon's problem is one of TX Image Rejection. We nulled it down at least 70 dB using the procedure in the manual. But we're still seeing grunge on the opposite sideband. If I listen to that sideband on another receiver, it doesn't sound like a clear voice (as I would

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Joe - AB1DO
Hi, John Eckert K2OX started this thread describing how he replaced the DC1 with a linear. Following were several posts requestiong more info from John on the replacement part he used. I don't think I read a response. Did I miss it or has anyone received more details on this? Just very

Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 9/25/06, Joe - AB1DO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, John Eckert K2OX started this thread describing how he replaced the DC1 with a linear. Following were several posts requestiong more info from John on the replacement part he used. I don't think I read a response. Did I miss it or has

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The lower values measured on the FireBox are likely due to the clipping protections that we added to the software to prevent damage to the radio due to the higher voltages of the FireBox. We have measured numerous FireBoxes and have concluded the following: 1. If a FireBox puts out any kind of

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 24

2006-09-25 Thread Hulen Smith
think I'm attacking you. Best ragards to you Chris and to all on this forum that contribute to it's success. Hulen Smith K5HCS -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060925/f25fa624/attachment.html

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

2006-09-25 Thread Eric Wachsmann
I use a Stor model that cost around $20 at Fry's Electronics. I don't have the model number off-hand, but for the right amount of money, I could be coerced into shutting my computer down and pulling the card out to check. :) Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From:

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Mike King - KM0T
Hi guys, this may or may not be a solution, and I know it has been beaten to death...but I too experienced this same thing over the weekend while I was helping a fellow with his SDR-1000. He brought his system over and we got it all set up. Going back and forth between our two systems and

Re: [Flexradio] agc slope

2006-09-25 Thread Eric Wachsmann
This will be fixed in SVN 691. Thanks for reporting this. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] radio.biz] On Behalf Of David Gardner Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:35 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject:

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread lloen
Larry, [snip] Thought this might interest you, 73 de Joe - AB1DO It does indeed. I subscribed to the reflector for a while, but gave up because I'm just not a solder jockey (I went so far as to buy the backplane, but so far, sans parts on my end). We'll see about the enclosure part of it.

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread lloen
Hi Everyone: This proposal represents a very slippery slope. Let's try studio grade gold plated cables first, we already have the sound card. We can do this today. Our music industry has no problem with good quality cables. If gold cables really did it, I wouldn't have said anything.

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 17, Issue 24

2006-09-25 Thread Cecil Bayona
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Re: [Flexradio] DC/DC Converter (DC1)

2006-09-25 Thread Cecil Bayona
Joe - AB1DO wrote: Hi, John Eckert K2OX started this thread describing how he replaced the DC1 with a linear. Following were several posts requestiong more info from John on the replacement part he used. I don't think I read a response. Did I miss it or has anyone received more details

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Jeff Anderson
Hi Mike, Thanks for the comment. Yes, we also jiggled twisted the 3.5 mm plugs - the image rejection settings are *very* sensitive to the connection between these jacks and plugs, and we observed that if you even looked at them cross-eyed, the null settings would change. Although I love my

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Cecil Bayona
Jeff Anderson wrote: Hi Mike, Thanks for the comment. Yes, we also jiggled twisted the 3.5 mm plugs - the image rejection settings are *very* sensitive to the connection between these jacks and plugs, and we observed that if you even looked at them cross-eyed, the null settings would

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:53 AM 9/25/2006, Larry Loen wrote: Jim Lux wrote: At 07:48 PM 9/24/2006, Larry Loen wrote: David Ackrill wrote: Guy Olinger, K2AV wrote: I've thought long and hard about this note. I would support this.. put a Mini-ITX mobo in the package with the radio and give it an ethernet

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Jim Lux
At 09:33 AM 9/25/2006, Mike Naruta wrote: Homebrew electronics in a carry-on bag? I've carried all manner of odd looking electronics on, and I have a beard and ponytail, and look somewhat suspicious. No searches yet (except the time I didn't take my shoes off). Jim, W6RMK

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Ross Stenberg
DeoxIT! Mike is someone that I trust due to his technical prowess. For whatever reason, the very small contact resistance and the few microvolts developed across it and the rectification process causes problems with these interconnects. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Flexradio] Poor sideband suppression

2006-09-25 Thread Mel Whitten
DeoxIT Gold works wonders on 3.5mm plugs. I use it on 1/4 and RCA phonos as well. Radio Shack was practically giving it away in a sale they had a couple months ago. http://www.caig.com/ You only need a very, very small amount. It is a techs secrete weapon. This stuff has been around

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Gerald Capodieci
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Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Larry Loen
Gerald Capodieci wrote: I strongly suggest we get the software be settled before the hardware is touched. IMHO, no, if Flex wants to go in a direction anything like this, the software team needs to understand exactly what this is going to be as soon as possible. If it is as I suggest it,

Re: [Flexradio] A plea for a cable-free experience (was Re: Iambic Keyer)

2006-09-25 Thread Allen Boehm
For those folks not set up to solder surface mount, there are people on the list that will solder up boards for people (and test them). I for one will if you include a self addressed and postage paid mailer. So don't let the fact that you don't have the equipment or time or do not want to invest

[Flexradio] Surface mount soldering

2006-09-25 Thread Allen Boehm
For those folks not set up to solder surface mount, there are people on the list that will solder up boards for people (and test them). I for one will if you include a self addressed and postage paid mailer. So don't let the fact that you don't have the equipment or time or do not want to invest

[Flexradio] OT FWD :::::Wanted:::::

2006-09-25 Thread Allen Boehm
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Re: [Flexradio] OT FWD :::::Wanted:::::

2006-09-25 Thread Jimmy Jones
who was playing a harmonic and singing ohm on the range. Bill Lawless - W5WRL ARRL WTX Section Manager -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060925/8ba0bfe4/attachment.html

Re: [Flexradio] OT FWD :::::Wanted:::::

2006-09-25 Thread Tim Ellison
a harmonic and singing ohm on the range. Bill Lawless - W5WRL ARRL WTX Section Manager -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060925/8ba0bfe4/attach ment.html

[Flexradio] Lack of audio

2006-09-25 Thread SERGE BERTUZZO
with built in ATU. 73's Serge VA3SB -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20060925/7a93a604/attachment.html ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex

Re: [Flexradio] Lack of audio

2006-09-25 Thread FlexRadio - Eric
with 512 MB and a Delta 44 sound card. SDR1K is a 100 W unit with built in ATU. 73's Serge VA3SB -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/flexradio_flex- radio.biz/attachments/20060925/7a93a604/attachment.html