[Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Mark Ericksen
I wanted to share a source for Firewire cables. They are well shielded and have noise suppression I have purchased some of these cables to use with my Flex-5000A (love the radio) and have had zero problems with them. They are a bit expensive but in my opinion are worth the money. http://www.

[Flexradio] WTB 5KA

2009-01-17 Thread Saad Mahaini
Hello folks, I'm considering the purchase a 5000A. Please email me directly if you have one for sale, with the details and price. 73 Saad N5FF ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo

[Flexradio] looking for a 5000

2009-01-17 Thread yash
Hi Just sold my sdr-1000 and waiting for the 3000 to come on board. Looks like going to be a long wait. Would buy a 5000 if anyone has a used rig for sale. Please get back if you would care to sell your 5000. thanks dale wt4t ___ FlexRadio Systems

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Tim Ellison
Mark is dead on right. These *are* very good cables. The shielding and RFI suppression/immunity using the integrated ferrite beads is excellent. I used them on my SDR-1000 and on the 5K as well. They are worth every penny. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.b

[Flexradio] FLEX5000A SSTV

2009-01-17 Thread John Vandenberg
Running SSTV with DM780 using VAC (demo). The problem I have is that on about half the received pictures the slant is bad or the picture is partly shifted (horizontally anywere in the vert interval). The other pictures are perfect. Also how to do the SSTV calibration (don't find it in the men

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5000A SSTV

2009-01-17 Thread Tim Ellison
The demo version of VAC interjects a voice in the audio stream at several second intervals corrupting digital mode signal reception. It will also do the same thing on transmit, so you should never use the demo version of VAC for transmitting to prevent unwanted corruption of your transmitted si

[Flexradio] SDR-1000 AND THE NEW 3000

2009-01-17 Thread yash
I just sold my sdr-1000 and was thinking about the 3000. My question, is the receive performance on the 3000,will it be at least equal to the sdr-1000. I see no published specs yet, about the receiver...the 3000.. I realize the 3000 is being built to a cost point with many things the

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5000A SSTV

2009-01-17 Thread Ted
Yes, I use DM780 running SSTV mode. The 5000a sends the audio to DM780 with VAC and the SSTV mode needs no calibration. The pictures just start popping up. If you run Ham Radio Deluxe, HRD, and connect up the CAT controls you can tune the 5000a right from DM780. DM780 talks to HRD and HRD us

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 AND THE NEW 3000

2009-01-17 Thread Neal Campbell
Hi Dale In my understanding, the 3000 will have a rx that is between the 1000 and the 5000. Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software Programming Services for Windows, OS X and Linux (540) 242 0911 - Try Spot for OS X, the intelligen

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 AND THE NEW 3000

2009-01-17 Thread Tim Ellison
Dale, This question is addressed in the FLEX-3000 FAQs. Question #1 http://www.flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=faq#f3k -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of y...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Ross Stenberg
Does that imply the the cable supplied with the 5000 is not adequate, or is something to be gained by the extra pennies? Mark is dead on right. These *are* very good cables. The shielding and RFI suppression/immunity using the integrated ferrite beads is excellent. I used them on my SDR-10

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX5000A SSTV

2009-01-17 Thread Bret Mills
You need to calibrate the sound card settings. I am not sure in DM780 but in MMSSTV you go to setup, Misc, then in the Clock settings set it for 12000 when running VAC Hope this helps Bret WX7Y -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-ra

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Tim Ellison
No, not at all. The supplied Firewire cable is of very good quality. These are the "Cadillac" of Firewire cables and can provide some additional immunity to RFI in high RF environments. -Tim -Original Message- From: Ross Stenberg [mailto:ross.stenb...@charter.net] Sent: Saturday, Ja

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Stan
I am NOT arguing the quality of the cables that you are talking about just want to add my 2 cents. I have been buying computer cables for a long time from Cables Wholesale. The are cheap compared to others. I have cut many cables apart to make custom stuff. The cables are foil shielded and well

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Tim Ellison
FYI. Here is a link to the marketing PDF for the FIREVue cables. It describes how they are constructed. http://www.granitedigital.com/fs/Firewire%20Cables%20400.pdf -Tim -Original Message- From: Stan [mailto:wa2...@taconic.net] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 4:07 PM To: Tim Ellison

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Stan
Well the prices on the Granite cables are not that bad Tim. And I just looked at the specs on the CableWholesale Firewire cables and the wire size is 4-#30 and 2-#22, so there is a difference. And to my surprise the shield is 90% braid on the CableWholesale. All of the many serial and din and

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Ross Stenberg
I drive a Subaru :^) No, not at all. The supplied Firewire cable is of very good quality. These are the "Cadillac" of Firewire cables and can provide some additional immunity to RFI in high RF environments. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List Flex

Re: [Flexradio] Source for Quality Firewire Cables

2009-01-17 Thread Mike Schelly
The Flex Radio supplied firewire cable has been adequate here... If RF in the shack is an issue, the little beads on the cable at HF aren't gonna do much. Firewire twisted pair inherently will reject a lot of RF on a balanced line. Super/multiple shielding is not normally the issue, it's common m