Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread guenter
I hope. that the usage of Flex5k audio I/O are optional and the sole mandatory connection to the computer is the firewire. Can you confirm this? guenter Am Montag, 23. April 2007 03:38 schrieb Gerald Youngblood: The FLEX-5000 has a mixer for individual control of all inputs and outputs, of

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread guenter
Sorry, I have to clarify my question: I hope. that the usage of Flex5k audio I/O are optional and the sole mandatory connections to the Flex5k are Firewire, Antenne and Power Can you confirm this? Guenter Am Montag, 23. April 2007 10:54 schrieb guenter: I hope. that the usage of Flex5k audio

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
Sounds like an expensive was to get a volume control. I like the idea of using the griffin knob. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: Gerald Youngblood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Bob Maser' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'FlexRadio - Eric' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Toby Deinhardt' [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Another option is to connect the FLEX-5000 line output to the FA-66 input so you can set the volume on it. Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original Message- From: Bob Maser [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Flexradio] block diagram of 5000?

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Yes, we will publish a block diagram in time for Dayton but not before. We have more than enough to keep us busy between now and then. ;) Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread John P Basilotto W5GI
The Flex-5000 only requires a 1 cable [FIREWIRE] connection to the computer in order for it to work. John P. Basilotto W5GI Marketing and Product Manager FlexRadio Systems 512-535-5266 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of guenter Sent:

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
That should be possible, but Eric will need to comment on implementation. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original Message- From: Bob Maser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Yes, the sole required connection to the computer is the FireWire cable. Any usage of audio IO on the FLEX-5000 is optional. Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
See notes in the text below. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Toby Deinhardt Sent: Sunday, April

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
Eric, I need help in setting up my Griffin knob to control the volume of the SDR1K. I have the software loaded and it is currently set up to QSY. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: Gerald Youngblood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Bob Maser' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'FlexRadio - Eric' [EMAIL

[Flexradio] svn

2007-04-23 Thread Jim McLester
How do I get svn to give me some of the other branches such as sdr-x )or I think it is now sdr5k)?? Jim - w4yxu ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archive Link:

Re: [Flexradio] seperate reflectors

2007-04-23 Thread Bob McGwier
I agree with this completely. We should not throw out the baby with the bath water. This hoopla will die down once the radio is introduced and I for one definitely prefer having all messages dealing with software radio issues as applied to Flex in one place. Since the SDR-1000, which is

[Flexradio] svn

2007-04-23 Thread Jim McLester
OK, that's the whole thing (the last url in your svn quick tutorial?) btw - the 3rd URL is missing the : after the SVN! Had me going nuts for a few minutes! Jim - w4yxu ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

[Flexradio] Flexer help needed in Iowa

2007-04-23 Thread Ken
Dear Flexers, Lanny K0IBH is having difficulty getting his SDR-1000 running properly. Do you know any SDR-1000 owners who might live close to Adel, IA who could assist him? Please contact Lanny K0IBH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lanny returned his rig to Flex for repair, but he is not able to get X2

[Flexradio] svn

2007-04-23 Thread Jim McLester
BINGO! The + - + sequence was the trick - I was almooost there! Thanks. Already piddling with 1125 - different, but I haven't really quantified what I have noticed, seems to work OK here. Thanks again Jim - w4yxu end of thread from here ___

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The griffin has the same focus issues though. There are ways of getting around this, but this is more hoops than most are willing to jump through. We will be addressing the focus issue in the future for contest purposes, so I have no doubt this will eventually be solved (griffin controlling

[Flexradio] The software future from my perspective

2007-04-23 Thread Bob McGwier
Many can see in the SDR-X branch in the PowerSDR svn repository and that some changes have been made to the sdr code to accommodate the new Flex 5000. I would like to discuss these, why they have been done, why they will NOT be there long term, why we are still following the basic vision of

[Flexradio] flex software

2007-04-23 Thread Jim McLester
As just mentioned on the phone to another flex user, flex-radio is DIRECTLY responsible for my re-entering the amateur radio game. I left about 1972 +/- when kits were not only cheaper than the parts, but parts got hard to find at all! I can understand the business need to make the 5k. The

[Flexradio] oops and forgot to ask

2007-04-23 Thread FireBrick
as I can't afford the sound card that is recommended at the moment, can I use my Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS? I assuming that the Audigy will still work, just not as effectively as the recommended sound card.? One more question, does the SDR have a ptt output and V-Send/H-Send which is needed

[Flexradio] thinking of buying a used sdr1000

2007-04-23 Thread FireBrick
Can the ATU be purchased and field installed? Please and thank you - Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. Bobby - age 5 - Bill H. in

[Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
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Re: [Flexradio] oops and forgot to ask

2007-04-23 Thread petervn
Hi Bill H. The SDR1000 will work more or less with all soundcards providing 2 stereo in and 2 stereo out channels and 44 kHz clock (maybe even with 2 soundcards each hving one steroe in and out channel) BUT - In receive mode the soundcard is the weakest link, the dynamic range and noisefloor are

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
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Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
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Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
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Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
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Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 04:14 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: I want the D model. How much? When is going to be available? Since the dimensions are only given in metrics does this mean that it is only available in metric countries? I'm sure that's an oversight. For buyers still using archaic units, I'm sure new

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
I really prefer angstroms so I can use exponential notation :-) -Tim - -Original Message- From: Jim Lux [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:06 PM To: Bob Maser; Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:00 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: No, you look harder. The D dimensions are in metric only. refresh that cache.. couldn't find a timestamp in the file, but that's quick work Tim. Jim,w6rmk ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as FT-2000D and 1.3 times as large as a IC-7800. I wonder how much these big dudes are going to weigh, I'm guessing around 35 lbs unless a switching power supply is used, hope not. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Ray J
the C model looks close to the specs of the ft-1000, only 4 inches taller... wonder whats going to happen when the put a 300 watt amp and a 9 screen in the D model? back to the boat anchor days..? lol W9RAY Ray J Bob Maser wrote: FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:49 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as FT-2000D and 1.3 times as large as a IC-7800. I wonder how much these big dudes are going to weigh, I'm guessing around 35 lbs unless a switching power supply is used, hope not. There's no good reason

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
While we don't have the final weight, they won't be that heavy. The chassis is 100% aluminum and we will be using a high end switching supply. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.flex-radio.com -Original

Re: [Flexradio] FAQ: Q45

2007-04-23 Thread FlexRadio - Eric
Bob, It is just a matter of changing the keyboard shortcuts to do something else. Do a search on our download page for Keymap and you will find a PDF with shortcuts galore. Let me know if you have any trouble. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems -Original Message- From: Bob Maser

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tom Clark, K3IO
An additional question. The specs show a 0.5PPM TCXO with external 10MHz oscillator optional. Is there any chance that the TCXO actually a VCTCXO (Voltage Controlled TCXO)? If so, then it will be relatively easy to lock the internal TCXO to an external standard (like with something similar to the