Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems....

2007-06-16 Thread José Dumoulin
Hi Jim The current version is 4.06. 73 José F5JD Charles Greene a écrit : > Jim, > > I had that problem with 4.05 too. The only solution is to contact > Eugene Muzychenko at: > http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.html > > I did this and Eugene gave me a procedure for removing the old > ver

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Gerald Youngblood
It would be easy to turn the power off from PowerSDR but impossible to turn it on. As Tim states, the FireWire controller in the radio requires power in order to talk to the PC. Gerald Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR FlexRadio Systems Ph: 512-250-5435 Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: ww

Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems....

2007-06-16 Thread Charles Greene
Jim, I had that problem with 4.05 too. The only solution is to contact Eugene Muzychenko at: http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.html I did this and Eugene gave me a procedure for removing the old version and reinstalling 4.05. 73, Chas At 06:09 PM 6/16/2007, you wrote: > I hate

Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems

2007-06-16 Thread James T. Rogers, W4ATK
Well, I have done all I know to do short of using regedit, which I have done before. I guess I will have a look, but do not expect to find anything pertaining to VAC there. Normally products using the registry will show up in the ADD/REMOVE program utility in control panel. I suspec

Re: [Flexradio] unsubscripe

2007-06-16 Thread Bob Maser
unsubscripe - Original Message - From: "Skip K3CC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 1:34 PM Subject: [Flexradio] unsubscripe > unsubscripe > > ___ > FlexRadio mailing list > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex

Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems....

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
Jim, Contact Eugene directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James T. Rogers, W4ATK Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:10 PM To: FlexRadio List Subject: [Flexradio] VAC problems I hate it when this hap

Re: [Flexradio] A new web browser to try out.

2007-06-16 Thread Fred Brandeberry
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Re: [Flexradio] VAC problems....

2007-06-16 Thread k5nwa
At 05:09 PM 6/16/2007, you wrote: > I hate it when this happens. I attempted an un-install of 3.12 in >preparation of installing 4.05. The un-install did not go well. 4.05 >will not install. AND any attempt to re-install 3.12 also fails. The >error message says VAC is already present, so th

[Flexradio] VAC problems....

2007-06-16 Thread James T. Rogers, W4ATK
I hate it when this happens. I attempted an un-install of 3.12 in preparation of installing 4.05. The un-install did not go well. 4.05 will not install. AND any attempt to re-install 3.12 also fails. The error message says VAC is already present, so there apparently is a file somewh

Re: [Flexradio] [OT] LNA VHF preamps

2007-06-16 Thread Ray J
e want to make a recommendation for a particular mfg. or kit, > that would be appreciated too. > > -Tim, W4TME > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/pipermail/flexradio_flex-radio.biz/attac

Re: [Flexradio] [OT] LNA VHF preamps

2007-06-16 Thread Jim Lux
At 01:48 PM 6/16/2007, Tim Ellison wrote: >I am looking for some advice on LNA VHF preamps from the VHF+ gurus that >subscribe to the list. I am not an EE nor do I even try to play one on >TV and I certainly didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so I >am looking for some education on th

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?/ Access

2007-06-16 Thread Jim Lux
At 09:04 AM 6/16/2007, Ned Johnson wrote: >to limit access to the equipment? In the not-so-old days this meant >physical access. Now it ought to extend to network access as well. >Please, no passwords, usernames etc. An OFF/ON switch is fine. > >Ned K1NJ Just an on/off switch? Absolutely not..

Re: [Flexradio] [OT] LNA VHF preamps

2007-06-16 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
Tim Ellison said the following on 06/16/2007 04:48 PM: > One mfg. claims that the new "very low noise" dual gate MOS FETs have a > better noise figure than the GaAs FETs. I have always heard that the > GaAs FETs were the way to go for the best noise figure, so I am confused > from the marketing h

[Flexradio] [OT] LNA VHF preamps

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
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Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread k5nwa
At 10:14 AM 6/16/2007, you wrote: >I hear we can ship the mercury to China for disposal :-) > > >-Tim But I also heard they will return it back in the dog food and toothpaste. Cecil K5NWA www.softrockradio.org www.qrpradio.com www.hpsdr.com "Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the l

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread joetorrey
>I did go into my sdr1000 and add a relay that switches the "Main Power" to the PA and Auto Tuner on when using the power sdr "standby" button. I do use the original power button to power up the stack assembly to standby. I installed an led that lets you know when "main" power is on. I just did thi

[Flexradio] unsubscripe

2007-06-16 Thread Skip K3CC
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[Flexradio] is there such a thing as a 15pin Y adapter

2007-06-16 Thread FireBrick
I need a Y to fit the x2 socket to feed two devices. I can find dsub Y adapters for monitors, but they are missing pins. My eyes are too old for soldering those small pins unless I have to. I've searched the web and only find the 2 monitor type Y connectors. Anyone ??? -

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Eric Wachsmann
The FLEX-5000 does just such a thing, though the message is somewhat more encouraging (and helpful). ;) Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > radio.biz] On Behalf Of FireBrick > Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:28 AM >

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?/ Access

2007-06-16 Thread Ned Johnson
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Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jim Lux
At 07:46 AM 6/16/2007, Jerry Flanders wrote: >Sort of like saying your TV has to be on in order for the remote to >power it up, huh? Think about it... > >Jerry W4UK The TV is on, so the remote control receiver can receive the commands to turn on the HV, etc. (or at least, part of it is on). Jim

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jim Lux
At 06:57 AM 6/16/2007, Jerry Flanders wrote: >I was a little surprised that Gerald didn't design the new 5000 radio >to turn power on/off remotely by the PowerSDR ON button. Would have >made it easier to remote it. Maybe in the Flex-6000 4 years from now? Re the 5000.. A remote control command t

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jerry Flanders
Actually, a small part of it is on - constantly. This is how almost ALL modern gadgets work, some at micropower levels so the battery lasts. Any gadget that turns on/off by pressing a soft button is doing this. When I think about the Flex-5000 and it's total dependence on software for normal op

Re: [Flexradio] Misc.

2007-06-16 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Answers inline below. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > radio.biz] On Behalf Of Phelps K. TerHeun > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:20 PM > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Cc: Denson, John > Subject: [Flexradio] Misc. > > > And I have a couple of

Re: [Flexradio] remote web control of AC powered devices

2007-06-16 Thread Ken N9VV
Addendum: four more remote TCP/IP power switches https://ssl4.westserver.net/controlbyweb.com/order.shtml http://www.achatz.nl/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=39&osCsid=607e5805281bd3f5ff4458f77275821e > http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/EIO_Main.htm http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.a

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
But your TV IS on when you power it up with the remote. It is sitting in standby mode - drawing current. -Tim -Original Message- From: Jerry Flanders [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:46 AM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] a

Re: [Flexradio] Noise floor, specifying

2007-06-16 Thread petervn
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Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Ken N9VV
Here are a couple examples of TCP/IP controlled power switches. I have been looking for a homebrew example or something less expensive: Remote TCP/IP Power Switch http://www.controlbyweb.com/webswitch/index.html http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=TOL10273 http://cgi

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread petervn
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Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jerry Flanders
Sort of like saying your TV has to be on in order for the remote to power it up, huh? Think about it... Jerry W4UK At 10:22 AM 6/16/2007, you wrote: >The problem is that the FLEX-5000 has to be on to control it since the >control cable is Firewire. When the power is off, the device (radio) >doe

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread k5nwa
At 08:53 AM 6/16/2007, you wrote: >We have all done it. Me included. The incredibly low noise floor on >the Panadapter is what gives it away for me. I have just gotten into >the habit of leaving it turned on. It has better frequency stability >that way since it is already warmed up. To offset

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jerry Flanders
Even the Extras among us get used to using only one switch to turn a radio on/off. The "official" way to startup a SDR-1000 requires a 3 step process. Ref: p. 130 SDR-1000 Operating Manual V 1.8. Jerry W4UK At 09:53 AM 6/16/2007, Tim Ellison wrote: >I believe the assumption here is that if you

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
The problem is that the FLEX-5000 has to be on to control it since the control cable is Firewire. When the power is off, the device (radio) does not exist as far as Windows is concerned. There are other (and better) ways to turn power on and off remotely using TCP/IP -Tim -Original Messag

[Flexradio] A new web browser to try out.

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
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[Flexradio] 2007/June/16 FRF TeamSpeak audio

2007-06-16 Thread Mike Naruta
The 16/June Flex Radio Friends TeamSpeak zipped mp3 is available at: < http://www.hamsdr.com/dnld.aspx?id=610 > or < http://www.hamsdr.com/dnld.aspx > Mike - AA8K ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailm

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jerry Flanders
I was a little surprised that Gerald didn't design the new 5000 radio to turn power on/off remotely by the PowerSDR ON button. Would have made it easier to remote it. Maybe in the Flex-6000 4 years from now? Jerry W4UK At 08:02 AM 6/16/2007, n3evl wrote: >Haha! > >Yes, I admit to having done th

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Tim Ellison
I believe the assumption here is that if you were bright enough to pass a General class ham radio license you can master turning on the power :-) We have all done it. Me included. The incredibly low noise floor on the Panadapter is what gives it away for me. I have just gotten into the habit of

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread James T. Rogers, W4ATK
I for one can attest that I have done the same, more than once, but I attributed my sin to "SENIOR MOMENTS". Jim, W4ATK On Jun 16, 2007, at 6:28 AM, FireBrick wrote: > I've posted this to the Feature Request page. > Anyone else do a stupid thing like this? Or am I the only > technological > cr

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread Jim McLester
Amen! Message should read: "How do you expect me to work without being fed?" or " Are you dumb enough to think you can get power out without power in" or maybe even "Change the batteries, stupid!" Jim - W4YXU - Original Message - From: "FireBrick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "FlexRadio Lis

Re: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread n3evl
Haha! Yes, I admit to having done this in the past. Pete, N3EVL - Original Message - From: "FireBrick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "FlexRadio List" Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:28 AM Subject: [Flexradio] am I the only person to do this? > I've posted this to the Feature Request page.

Re: [Flexradio] Noise floor, specifying

2007-06-16 Thread Charles Greene
David, I'm not a practicing engineer, but I always thought Noise power=10*log BW. So the noise power in a 10hz filter was 10 times that in a 1Hz reference. Tell me what I am thinking of. Chas, W1CG At 03:05 PM 6/15/2007, Dave Haupt wrote: >You're getting very close to instrumentation norms

[Flexradio] am I the only person to do this?

2007-06-16 Thread FireBrick
I've posted this to the Feature Request page. Anyone else do a stupid thing like this? Or am I the only technological cretin in the group? This morning, I started PWSDR and could not figure out why I had no power out. Duh!. I had not flipped the Power switch on the Flex radio. Can the PWSDR so