Re: [Flexradio] WBIR

2009-05-30 Thread Eric Wachsmann
Not in the trunk. Just the test branch. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: > It is in the latest test branch and the trunk. > > > > -Tim > > -Original Message- > From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto: > flexradio-boun...@flex-

Re: [Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Mark Lunday
Thanks Dudley and everyone else. I am using Vista, I have an older machine with XP that I will use to tinker with it. Dang, just so excited about my F3K on order that I can hardly sleep! Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.net -Original Message- From: Dudley Hurry [mailto:

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Bret Mills
Any switching power supply will cause this wither it be to power the radio, Run the computer, power your internet router / Ethernet switch, Ethernet cards, USB devices, hand held charger, or lap top charger can cause this. Try running the radio off of a battery and a laptop with every AC source unp

[Flexradio] Flex Net Sunday at 1 PM Central (2 PM Eastern) on 14.329

2009-05-30 Thread Dudley Hurry
Gang, I should be on 14.329 Khz Sunday at 1PM.. If anyone has a question or just wants to see if their new 3K or 5K is working, or if you just got a SDR question, we will try our best to answer... Also I will have CQ100 running on 14.329 and Echo link (node 79336) or my call, WA5QPZ,

Re: [Flexradio] Kenwood SkyCommand

2009-05-30 Thread Dudley Hurry
Bill, Sorry, the Kenwood Sky command is unique to the TS2000, it has all the HW to do that function, the CAT command has nothing to do with it.. But you can use an IPhone and the internet . 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Bill Hickey wrote: PowerSDR software is supposed to recognize Kenwood CAT com

Re: [Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Dudley Hurry
Mark, Vista updates have not helped the Demo audio (Windows7 works like XP) but in Vista you may need to go to Direct Sound for the driver and then go to Audio (unsupported card) and then click "Expert" on the right side and add about 200 ms of delay in the Latency window. This should he

Re: [Flexradio] turnaround on 5000A

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
We were quoting 2 weeks @ Dayton. Contact Sales to get an accurate lead time (sa...@flex-radio.com) -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Geep Howell Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:28 PM To: flexradio@fl

[Flexradio] turnaround on 5000A

2009-05-30 Thread Geep Howell
Anybody know what the 5000A turnaround time is? Should have gone to Dayton... ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexr

Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Re: SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
4-5 weeks. It could be a little longer due to the number sold at Dayton -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:48 PM To: Flex Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Flexradio] SDR

Re: [Flexradio] WBIR

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
It is in the latest test branch and the trunk. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Cal Latham Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:16 PM To: Flexradio Subject: [Flexradio] WBIR Would anyone care to share

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Dave Gomberg
Nope, this PM no TV anywhere nearby. Except an LCD about 50' away. At 18:44 5/30/2009, N4PY2 wrote: Then it must be a TV nearby somewhere. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: "Dave Gomberg" To: "N4PY2" Sent: Saturday, May

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Steven O'Neal
All true and valid points..but be prepared to wait for delivery. Seems like Flex3000's are selling like hotcakes. Anyone know what the delivery time quoted at Dayton was? Waiting...waiting...waiting...:) _ Insert movie times a

[Flexradio] WBIR

2009-05-30 Thread Cal Latham
Would anyone care to share what SVN level contains the new WBIR code? Thanks so much. All the best, Calder (Cal) Latham W1HHO Fraternity Village Searsmont ME. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-rad

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Neal Campbell
I think the removal of the number of cables, need for a lpt port and re-calibration with an external device, along with a smaller shack presence (that could definitely be debatable!) makes it an easy choice for me. Neal k3nc On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 7:41 PM, Lee A Crocker wrote: > The F3K's imp

[Flexradio] Kenwood SkyCommand

2009-05-30 Thread Bill Hickey
PowerSDR software is supposed to recognize Kenwood CAT commands. Does anyone operate or know if it is possible to remote operate PowerSDR via Kenwood SkyCommand VHF/UHF radios? Bill, AB7AA ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Dale Sewell W4NBF
I use the Proset Plus with the Yeasu adapter on my 5000A. It works just fine. I also use the Heil hand switch with the PTT phono plug on the back of the radio and that also works fine. Dale W4NBF Pensacola, FL -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Lee A Crocker
The F3K's improved hardware takes full advantage of improvements in the software like WBIR. Whether its worth it depends on what blows your skirt up. http://w9oy-sdr.blogspot.com/2009/05/wbir.html 73 W9OY ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

Re: [Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Lee A Crocker
I don't think demo mode will help you wring out any bugs. It will help you get a feel for the software and maybe move you up the learning curve a little 73 W9OY ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-ra

Re: [Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Jack Haverty
Mark, I had the same experience with the demo files (I tried the SSB and AM ones), while waiting for my F3K to arrive. Audio was very choppy, almost "motorboating". Sounded like the speaker was gargling a bit. The actual radio arrived last week. Everything sounds fine with the real signals. I

Re: [Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Alan NV8A
On 05/30/09 05:57 pm Mark Lunday wrote: The audio sounds choppy and "slowed down" when listening to the demo files. The SSB files sound like the op is in slow motion.like.he.is.in.a.time.warp. I don't have anything else running on the box right now. It's a 4 GB Dell Inspiron Intel Pentium Du

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Jeff Anderson
What is the source of the claim that the 3K has "MUCH better IMD on transmit" than the 1K? I see on the Flex website that the 3000's IMD specs are still "TBD." If the 3000 has the same PA as the 5000, then my my measurements of both radios show that my 1000 actually has better IMD on transmit

[Flexradio] First time user, trying out the demo files

2009-05-30 Thread Mark Lunday
The audio sounds choppy and "slowed down" when listening to the demo files. The SSB files sound like the op is in slow motion.like.he.is.in.a.time.warp. I don't have anything else running on the box right now. It's a 4 GB Dell Inspiron Intel Pentium Dual CPU 2.4 GHz. Default Power SDR v.18

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
The differences are numerous and significant. 1.) Uses and internal A/D and D/A converter so no external sound card is required. The elimination of the sound card has several advantages A.) no rats nest of audio cables and the pesky 1/8" TRS jacks to deal with. B.) limited variation in the buffe

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Jim Jerzycke
Every 15 kHz?? Sounds like a TV set or possibly a switching power supply. Jim KQ6EA --- On Sat, 5/30/09, Tim Ellison wrote: > From: Tim Ellison > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade? > To: "Dave Gomberg" , "FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz" > > Date: Saturday, May

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread N4PY2
That sounds like harmonics from the monitor oscillator. Are you running a CRT monitor. If so, get an LCD monitor. That will get rid of the 15 khz harmonics. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Dave Gomb

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
Hu. Every 15 KHz. Those are not DDS spurs, but probably interference coming from something else external of the radio. A DDS spur will disappear when you change the DDS (change frequencies). What happens when you disconnect the antenna? -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio

Re: [Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread Dave Gomberg
At 12:40 5/30/2009, gelatin...@juno.com wrote: The biggest complaint I have about the 1000 is the amount of spurious signals displayed in the higher bands. While the "SR" button certainly moves them out of the way, it would be nice to hear that the 3000 has improved upon this. On my F3K on 2

[Flexradio] SDR-1000 vs Flex-3000 is it worth the upgrade?

2009-05-30 Thread gelatin...@juno.com
I haven't seen any direct discussion in the archives of the advantages of upgrading from an SDR-1000 to the new Flex-3000. Now the obvious ones are built-in tuner, 100 watts on six meters, a smaller footprint, and far less cabling. But I have my SDR-1000 working well and I've been wondering

Re: [Flexradio] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Bret Mills
The only problem you MAY have with the Yaesu adapter is the ground in the 8 pin connector may be swapped around (NOT ON ALL ADAPTERS). If you have HUM on your TX audio then you will need to swap them other then that it will work just fine. This problem is ONLY on the FLEX-5K 8 pin round connector n

[Flexradio] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Leon Bishop
Hi Ya'll...thanks for the info on the headset...I will try my Yeasu adapter and see if it works and if not, may tear into it and make the connections per the suggestions. Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. Sure is going to be a long wait...LOL...well, it will seem that way anyhow! 73,

Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Ray Andrews, K9DUR
Tim, Thank you for reminding me. It had been so long I had forgotten (there's that chemo & radiation effect againhi..hi). Leon, I misspoke earlier. The later Yaesu adapters seem to be wired correctly. Some of the earlier ones (like mine) did not have the mic ground pin connected. Since PT

Re: [Flexradio] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Ray Andrews, K9DUR
Leon, I am using the Heil ProSet Plus headset with my FLEX-5000A using the yellow Yaesu adapter. Works perfectly with no modifications necessary. Resistor? None needed. 73, Ray, K9DUR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http

Re: [Flexradio] [SPAM] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Tim Ellison
As long as the Proset does not have a iC element, the AD-1-Y cable "should" work fine. There have been reports of Heil cables not being wired correctly on the ground connections (PTT and mic-). -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@

Re: [Flexradio] Hooking up band-switching linear

2009-05-30 Thread Mark Mumaw
Another benefit of DDUtil is that the drive power level can be set for each band. Since the Flex does not have ALC this will help insure the amp is NOT overdriven causing damage to the amp. From my conversations with Array Solutions and a tech from TOYKO Hy-Power, this feature is very important. DD

[Flexradio] Heil Pro Headset

2009-05-30 Thread Leon Bishop
I searched for info on using the Heil Pro Headset with the 5000A and all I could find is adding the resistor, etc. Has anyone used it with the AD1 adapter for Yeasu radios! I think thats the right number! 73, Leon N5PU (soon to be a flexer) ___ FlexRa

[Flexradio] Man each day a new radio

2009-05-30 Thread FireBrick
I do have a question. Looking at all the Pretty Betty skins, it seems they are all based on the same size screen format size. Is there a reason for this or can a wider but not so tall format be used also? Can those (I call them panes) such as the VFOA and VFOB be moved. I notice that if you d

Re: [Flexradio] Hooking up band-switching linear

2009-05-30 Thread Neal Campbell K3NC
You are correct, DDUtil takes the cat data and broadcasts it to up to four programs as well as a physical port. I have always thought the safest approach to null modems is to try the 3 wire version first to see if it works, and if not, then try the full (all 9 pins) version. With many of th

[Flexradio] TX Phone Fixes

2009-05-30 Thread john_eckert
As of svn 3122 the phone tx performance of PowerSDR is greatly improved (IMHO). The tx alc is working like a champ. You can drive your linear harder without it tripping. The compressor (DX Button) and compander (CPDR) sound great. To set up the audio, set the TX Meter to 'ALC Comp' and adjust

Re: [Flexradio] Hooking up band-switching linear

2009-05-30 Thread Dave Gomberg
At 22:41 5/29/2009, Neal Campbell wrote: Hi DaveCongrats on the new amp, I would love to have one myself! I think you need to download DDUtil (link is in a knowledge center document or a friendly google search). DDU will allow you to repeat the cat output from the flex to another serial port.

Re: [Flexradio] Laptop Delay Process Calls Info

2009-05-30 Thread Scott Myers
Thanks Dudley. I do appreciate your patience with me and the phone conversations we have had. First an opinion. I used to have an IBM R52 (Lenovo now) and it was fast, fast, fast. I now have this Dell with a separate Video card (specs are out on the reflector now) and it has been problematic fr

Re: [Flexradio] Freeze-ups on new Flex-3000

2009-05-30 Thread Scott Myers
Well, I want to thank everyone for their assistance. It has been a joyride to say the least. The bottom line is that I have abandoned the running of PowerSDR on my laptop, at least for the time being. I will try it again in a month or so. Dudley has spent considerable time on the phone with me t

Re: [Flexradio] Pretty Betty colors

2009-05-30 Thread Kirk K6KAR
Dale, This is funny indeed but I know you've got to be joking. Kirk, K6KAR Niceville, FL -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dale Brown Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 10:00 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [

Re: [Flexradio] Remote Sound

2009-05-30 Thread Larry da Ponte
I use Skype to remote and have had good results. -Larry On May 30, 2009, at 0:09, David Cole wrote: Hi all - I am having a problem with IP Sound - it works fine on XP but the new fast computer that I have installed solely for Flex 5000 is using Vista. Has anyone experienced problems with

[Flexradio] Remote Sound

2009-05-30 Thread David Cole
Hi all - I am having a problem with IP Sound - it works fine on XP but the new fast computer that I have installed solely for Flex 5000 is using Vista. Has anyone experienced problems with IP sound using Vista - will it work - or must I go back to XP - are there any alternatives to IP sound - Dav