[Flexradio] Integration test (error in cw operation in 40 80 and 160 m)

2007-01-22 Thread marco giocondi
Am I wrong in my operation? Why am I able to work as usual in higher frequency while on lower ones I can not? IK2DFZ Marco -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attachments/20070122/fe2

Re: [Flexradio] Error in KB Article for Griffen PowerMate ?

2007-01-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
I have this set to take a look at today. We will get it fixed. Thanks for letting us know. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Kassel > Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 1:37 PM > To: fle

Re: [Flexradio] error in cw operation in 40 80 and 160 m

2007-01-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
There are many different ways to implement CW. We have chosen to implement it such that switching from CWL to CWU (or vice versa) should not change the transmit frequency at all. Similarly, on receive, if the signal is centered directly on the selected CW Pitch, changing from CWL to CWU (or vice

[Flexradio] Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Frank Mayer
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[Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Roger Rehr
Hi, all, After operating the VHF/Microwave contest all weekend I have some questions regarding the SDR-1000 and PowerSDR and how to best do SO2R with 2 SDR-1000s. I reviewed the flexradio archives before posting here. I would be doing this for VHF/Microwaves, and so I have an additional ques

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Bob Tracy
http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10194 73, Bob K5KDN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Frank Mayer Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 9:59 AM Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: spam: [Flexradio] Spur on AM I'm getting complaints now ab

[Flexradio] Meter Issue

2007-01-22 Thread Mike King - KM0T
I used the multiple SDR-1000s over the weekend for the January VHF SS contest. All went well. One thing in terms of the S-meter getting stuck Two computers ran Version 1.8, the S-meters never stuck, the computers and SDR-1000s got hit really hard for 30+ hours. These two computers were

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Let me start by saying that much of what you are asking for is available as a workaround today, but other parts are just not possible given the current software. We are currently working on the next generation of software that is geared for exactly what you are wanting (flexibility, multiple radio

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread John Basilotto
See comments in line below to a few of your questions. John P. Basilotto W5GI Marketing and Sales 512 535-5266 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roger Rehr Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 8:10 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradi

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Jerry Flanders
If it is actually a ground loop, I think my first approach would be to try to find that loop and eliminate it, rather than spending $40 and a trip to a RS store. Jerry W4UK At 11:14 AM 1/22/2007, Bob Tracy wrote: >http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10194 > >73, > >Bob K5KDN >-Original

Re: [Flexradio] Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
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Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Duane - N9DG
Some comments in line bellow: --- Roger Rehr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Question 2. > But I am already networked, so > if it were preferable to just have one SDR-1000 to a > computer and > network everything back to a single 'control computer' I > could do this, > as long as I could br

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Sami Aintila
> > I would assume that with 2 USB ports and 2 Delta44 soundcards > > this would be possible. Is this correct? > > [Eric] Close. We have done SO2R with 1 USB, 1 Parallel, 1 Delta 44, and 1 > FireBox/FA-66. These are the only configurations that will work given > today's software and drivers. Th

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Sami Aintila
> [john basilotto] > > I ran SO2R at home on a single computer using a Presonus or Fa66 and a D44. > Two D44 wouldn't work. I used a home brew switching unit and two antennas. > I have only one D44 myself, but I have seen a multitrack recording setup with two D44's working nicely together. This mu

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 1/22/07, Jerry Flanders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it is actually a ground loop, I think my first approach would be > to try to find that loop and eliminate it, rather than spending $40 > and a trip to a RS store. > > Jerry W4UK > Jerry, This has been an issue for some time with Flexer's u

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The issue is that 2 Delta 44's installed in a single machine are seen as a single device (like a pseudo Delta 88, per se). I don't believe that you can open this "device" in multiple applications (i.e. PowerSDR 1 and PowerSDR 2) as a result. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Mess

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Frank Mayer
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Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 1/22/07, Frank Mayer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I just got back from Radio Shack and hooked up the transformer. Made a big > difference. But I also noticed another strong spur down 22khz. The 11khz > one is almost gone now but the 22khz one may be a problem. Any reports of a > 22khz sp

Re: [Flexradio] error in cw operation in 40 80 and 160 m

2007-01-22 Thread lloen
>> > Is there a detailed guide on how to use the SDR in cw mode? > > > > I don't know about a "detailed guide" but one of my recent posts has been turned into a knowledge base article. Short answer is that I always run it in CWU. I also prefer the behavior of the SDR relative to "zero beat" -- o

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread petervn
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Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Jim Lux
At 10:54 AM 1/22/2007, A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: >On 1/22/07, Frank Mayer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > I just got back from Radio Shack and hooked up the transformer. Made a big > > difference. But I also noticed another strong spur down 22khz. The 11khz > > one is almost gone now but the

[Flexradio] Keyboard shortcuts

2007-01-22 Thread N9VC
Hi, Is there a keyboard sequence that will activate the NB or NR? I have a Belkin Nostromo programmable gaming unit that has 56 programmable keys and would like that feature very much. Then I would never have to situp to run this great radio. 73, Jim N9VC ___

Re: [Flexradio] Keyboard shortcuts

2007-01-22 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Do a search for "keyboard shortcut" on the knowledge base (http://kb.flex-radio.com). Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > radio.biz] On Behalf Of N9VC > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 1:37 PM > To: FlexRadio@flex-rad

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
On 1/22/07, Jim Lux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (It would be useful if you > reported what the cal parameters are before and after.. for future > users to understand the magnitude of the effect). > Yes! That would be helpful. Thanks! w5ami ___ FlexR

[Flexradio] Integration test (error in cw operation in 40 80 and 160 m)

2007-01-22 Thread Lee A Crocker
Why do you presume the Flex has a bug? I have an Orion and it tracks my Flex across bands perfectly. It would appear the Pro-3 is the rig with a bug 73 W9OY Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.An

[Flexradio] Integration test (error in cw operation in 40 80 and 160 m)

2007-01-22 Thread Lee A Crocker
Why do you presume the Flex has a bug? I have an Orion and it tracks my Flex across bands perfectly. It would appear the Pro-3 is the rig with a bug 73 W9OY Expecting? Get great news right away with email A

Re: [Flexradio] Help with Power Amp Calibration

2007-01-22 Thread Mike Glen
I have also just bought a new SDR-1000 and am having the same problem with power amp calibration. Using a Delta 44 soundcard and Power SDR v1.8.0 the auto calibrate never gets beyond 160 metres as the maximum output is only about 90 watts. I can manually calibrate and get 100 watts on all bands

Re: [Flexradio] Error importing Region1bandText.mbd

2007-01-22 Thread Van de Velde Eddy
Ray, I have installed Data Import utlility version 2.1. Importing Region1BandText.mdb works perfect now. Thank you very much for your help and work. I also want to thank Klaus DK7XL, K6JCA and W4TME for their help to try and find the cause of this European problem. 73 Eddy ON5UQ.

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Frank Mayer
fore and after.. for future users to understand the magnitude of the effect). Jim, W6RMK -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.4/644 - Release Date: 1/22/2007 7:30 AM -- next part -

[Flexradio] VAC advice

2007-01-22 Thread Robert McGwier
Someone recently pointed out that I have left the VAC stuff on the back burner but they hoped it didn't burn to a crisp while waiting. ;-) Less than gentile reminders aside, there was a point. I recommend based on my personal experiences since receiving the fan mail that with VAC 4.0X a s

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple instances of PowerSDR, SO2R, UCB, etc.

2007-01-22 Thread Lee A Crocker
I run 2 SDR-1000's. I have all the sound cards. You can run a D-44 and either of the firewire cards, or you can run both firewire cards. You can not run 2 firebox or 2 D-44. I don't know if you can run 2 fa-66. I use a three channel stereo mixer to mix the audio output of each SDR-1000. I als

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread Jeff Anderson
Unfortunately I seem to have deleted the appropriate message, but I want to thank whoever recommended the idea of eliminating the displayed "IF hump" by putting the ground-loop isolator in the Line-In path. What a brilliant idea - it works wonderfully. Many thanks!! With my Delta 44 the hump is

Re: [Flexradio] spam: Spur on AM

2007-01-22 Thread K6JEK
Does the SDR-1000 transmit spurs on AM with all sound cards? I haven't had any complaints with my PreSonus but then again, I haven't gone looking. Jon, K6JEK ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/li

[Flexradio] Another genteel VAC reminder

2007-01-22 Thread Robert McGwier
This reminder was much more genteel and was excellent: http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10218 Tim (?) has done an excellent job here. I wish I had read it first before I struggled. ;-). 73's Bob -- AMSAT Director and VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP

[Flexradio] Flex Radio Serial Number Decoding

2007-01-22 Thread w4rdm
How do I determine what vintage a Flex is from the serial number? TNX, Ron W4RDM ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexrad

Re: [Flexradio] Help with Power Amp Calibration

2007-01-22 Thread Chuck Mayfield
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[Flexradio] Keyboard Shortcuts

2007-01-22 Thread N9VC
Hi, I did look up the mapping for the shortcuts before, but NB and NR are not on there. I just thought there was something, not yet, documented. Thanks, Jim N9VC - Original Message - From: "Eric Wachsmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'N9VC'" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [Flexradio] Help with Power Amp Calibration

2007-01-22 Thread Tim Ellison
I have no problem with 1.8.0 reaching full power on all bands except 10 meters, where the max is 85 watts. Make sure you audio connections are making good contact especially on the SDR1K end. -Tim - Integrated Technical Services -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

Re: [Flexradio] Flex Radio Serial Number Decoding

2007-01-22 Thread Tim Ellison
If it is printed with Roman numerals, it's real old :-) If I remember correctly, you can tell the number of the unit as related to the manufacturing batch. You can't tell is your unit is the 867th one sold from the s/n -Tim W4TME -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Flexradio] Keyboard Shortcuts

2007-01-22 Thread FlexRadio - Eric
Sounds like a good opportunity for us to add a feature. What shortcut combination would work for you (that is not already taken!)? Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > radio.biz] On Behalf Of N9VC > Sent: Monday, Jan

Re: [Flexradio] Flex Radio Serial Number Decoding

2007-01-22 Thread Bill Tracey
Don't know if the numbering scheme is the same for the current radios, but on my first edition vintage SDR 1K boards the S/N is shown as TRX030046, BPF030046, - I believe this indicates it was TRX and BPF board number 46 of 2003. Think the PIO board also has an S/N. My upgrade RFE board does