Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Ray - K9DUR
Mark, Not sure what you mean by "XOR" 2 databases (yes, I know what the Boolean XOR function does - just not sure what context you are using it in). However, you may find that my SDRDataTransfer can do what you want. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Ray - K9DUR
For what it's worth: I have 3 of the Alinco DM-330MV switching power supplies with absolutely NO hint of any RFI from the supplies. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Ray - K9DUR
Dave, A cheap change if and only if it doesn't require a hardware change in the sensing circuit to obtain the increased resolution & accuracy. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.f

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Dudley Hurry
Steve, Also don't forget about the computer powersupply and the devices attached to the computer also, any external device, even the monitor, have seen the LCD create noises too. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Steve Potter wrote: Hi guys Thanks for all the tips, Fao Tim, Tried SR off & on, no

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Tim (W4TME)
Did you enter into demo mode by chance? If so the current versions of PowerSDR will set the disable PTT and Receive Only flags preventing you from transmitting and using TUNe since it is a transmit function. Resetting the DB reset those option back to the default which is not checked. -Tim -

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Mark Magdaleno
Yup. Will do. Meant to do this b4. Nice to have my Flex fix back. It had me at hello hi hi. TNX's k5nwa wrote: Set you updates to notify but do not install automatically, automatic re-boot of a PC can be suicidal. On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:26:43 -0400, Mark Magdaleno wrote: > Resetting

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread k5nwa
Set you updates to notify but do not install automatically, automatic re-boot of a PC can be suicidal. On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:26:43 -0400, Mark Magdaleno wrote: Resetting the database fixed the issue but would like to understand how this can happen (Would like a more gracefull healing). I t

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Mark Magdaleno
Resetting the database fixed the issue but would like to understand how this can happen (Would like a more gracefull healing). I think my computer (Windows 7 64 bit) did an update and restart with the PSDR previously still running. Not sure if this corrupted something during this process. Any wa

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Mark Magdaleno
It was disabled, how that happened I dunno(never consciously did this), but afer correcting this the tune button is still ghosted out, and still no PTT. Restated the PSDR as well as same result. Neal Campbell wrote: Make sure you have not accidently checked the "DIsable PTT" button in

Re: [Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Neal Campbell
Make sure you have not accidently checked the "DIsable PTT" button in the setup screen! 73 Neal Campbell Abroham Neal Software www.abrohamnealsoftware.com (540) 645 5394 NEW PHONE NUMBER Amateur Radio: K3NC Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ DXBase bug reports: email to ca...@dxbase

[Flexradio] Tune button ghosted out

2010-04-28 Thread Mark Magdaleno
Would anyone know why my tune button is ghosted out? Also I cannot seem to transmit, that is PTT does nothing. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: htt

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Jordan
I know how to connect an external transverter, that's not my question. I'd like to know if there is a method of getting a 50mW drive level from the Flex5K outside of the 28-29.7 mhz rangeSay from 20 to 40 Mhz to cover 2304 to 2324 MhzOr from 200Khz to 2 Mhz to sweep a filter etc.

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Rob Sherwood
I got rid of four 100 foot CAT 5e cables and switched to Ethernet over fibre to reduce my birdy problem. I have a Netgear FVS-338 ourter, a 6-port fibre switch and six fibre channel NICs, plus one fibre to copper media converter. All this runs a 1 GB, as this is used stuff that was affordable. S

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Tim Ellison
I recommend that you review pages 7, 143-144 of the FLEX-5000 Owner's Manual for transverter operation using the 28 MHz outputs. I am not exactly sure what you are referring to in regards to the 10m BP filter. Is this an external one you use and if so how is it connected to the radio? -Tim

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Jim Barber
Steve, I don't believe you mentioned what type of 6M antenna and how far from the router it is. I have a long-winded reason for asking, so I'll spare everyone if the antenna is "fairly well-exposed" to radiation from the router. Thanks, Jim, N7CXI Steve Potter wrote: Just a quick reply t

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Sheldon Hartling (ve1gpy)
Excellent! Glad to hear you've found the main source of the spikes. If you find network components that aren't RF noisy please report back to the group. I have/had 3 different Linksys Wi-Fi routers and they were all pretty bad. I bought an Apple Airport Extreme, found it just as bad, and return

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Jordan
I'm open to using whichever port is necessary... So far, I am having to use the 10M input on Ant2 to take advantage of the insertion of the 10M BP filter when receiving 2m and 70cm. Ideas...? 73...Jordan - Original Message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: "Jordan" ; "Dudley Hurry" C

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Steve Potter
Just a quick reply to all, I feigned a strong desire for coffee, and while my good lady made me one (she makes it so much better than I can), I switched off the Netgear WNR2000 wireless router, and Netgear FS105 switch, lo and behold most of the sprogs and spike has gone... I can't be without

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Steve Potter
Hi guys Thanks for all the tips, Fao Tim, Tried SR off & on, no difference, and the spikes or sprogs as they are known over here are almost identical all the way up to 52Mhz, they are still there after this but different in frequency spacing and amplitude I will go round the house switching e

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Tim Ellison
Are you using the dedicated 28 MHz transverter I/O? -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Jordan Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:51 PM To: Dudley Hurry Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Jordan
Sorry... the Flex5000A 73...Jordan... - Original Message - From: "Dudley Hurry" To: "Jordan" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output Jordan, Do you want to give us a hint as to switch radio and PowerSDR version? 73, Dudle

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread n3wt
- Original Message - From: "Ed Wilson" To: "Sheldon Hartling (ve1gpy)" , "Steve Potter" , flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:38:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors "  but it probably would cause a divorce if I unplugged

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Ed Wilson
I have a Linksys router and switch in the same room as my ham radio equipment, but it probably would cause a divorce if I unplugged the router as my wife depends upon it for wireless access with her laptop! I do not operate 6 meters, but I will experiment with powering these units down when she

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Dudley Hurry
I meant which radio..Sorry. 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Jordan wrote: Is there, or will there be a way to provide 100mW or even 50mW output level for driving transverters, or for filter testing etc., over a larger than 1.7Mhz bandwidth? I'd like to be able to drive my 13cm gear across the

Re: [Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Dudley Hurry
Jordan, Do you want to give us a hint as to switch radio and PowerSDR version? 73, Dudley WA5QPZ Jordan wrote: Is there, or will there be a way to provide 100mW or even 50mW output level for driving transverters, or for filter testing etc., over a larger than 1.7Mhz bandwidth? I

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Sheldon Hartling (ve1gpy)
Hi Steve Your mirrors2.jpg looks almost identical to the RFI I get from my Linksys wireless router. I had 3 wireless routers in the house and fixed 2 of them by giving them away (hihi). For the remaining router I live with the RFI and just unplug it when one of the spikes lands on something i

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Ed Wilson
I had a problem with "spurs" randomly drifting across my pass band (S9+) until I replaced the Astron switching power supply with an old (and heavy...35 amp) analog power supply that I had sitting unused around the house, as well as grounding the computer case to my single-point ground (which I s

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread dan edwards
i know some of them came from my MFJ 4025 switching supply. so much for 'hash squatch'.and i switched back to my FT-107  'old fashioned' transformer supply, and several spurrs disappeared.. there is no telling what is coming from other consumer devices in my house and suburban neighborhood. s

[Flexradio] Low Level RF output

2010-04-28 Thread Jordan
Is there, or will there be a way to provide 100mW or even 50mW output level for driving transverters, or for filter testing etc., over a larger than 1.7Mhz bandwidth? I'd like to be able to drive my 13cm gear across the 2 segments 2304-2324, and 2400-2420 etc., without having to have sev

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Tim Ellison
The ones that shift when SR is toggled are most likely a few DDS spurs. The ones that don't are real signals (QRM), even on the dummy load. It could be noise from nearby switching power supplies or hash emanating from the PC, monitor or other electronic device. It could also be noise on the A/

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Mark Mumaw
I like the looks and movement of the analog meters... The 7800 has an option of either analog or edge meter...Most use the analog type meter. Different strokes for different folks!!! Thanks for the option Antonio!!.NU6X Mark Sedona, AZ -Original Message- From: flexradio-bo

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread dan edwards
in my shack, some do, some dont i see them on most of the higher bands... --- On Wed, 4/28/10, Tim Ellison wrote: From: Tim Ellison Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors To: "Steve Potter" , "flexradio@flex-radio.biz" Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 6:58 PM Do they shift when Spur Reduction

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM, Dave Gomberg wrote: > I use my Daiwa power meter for high-resolution reflected power readings for > use in antenna tuning (screwdriver vertical).  I would likely not need it if > SWR meter reading was to 1/100 instead of 1/10 (should be a cheap change to > add an

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Simon HB9DRV wrote: > Think about older users with failing eyesight. The traditional meters are > easier to see. Today you may not have a problem; tomorrow it will probably > change. > > Always, always think about users with poor eyesight. I wear trifocals. The P

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread dan edwards
I see and hear those too. I thought they were just r.f. 'trash'  from my p.c. if i EVER get my laptop working, will be interesting to see if they change... 73, w5xz, dan --- On Wed, 4/28/10, Steve Potter wrote: From: Steve Potter Subject: [Flexradio] Mirrors To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Da

Re: [Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Tim Ellison
Do they shift when Spur Reduction is turned off and on? What frequency are you seeing the spikes? -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steve Potter Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:51 PM To: flexradio@fl

[Flexradio] Mirrors

2010-04-28 Thread Steve Potter
Hi In preparation for upcoming sporadic E season, I've been taking a closer look at the 6m side of things I have attached a couple of screen shots which show multiple spikes which are across the band, (connected to dummy load so not airborne) and also an image of the receive passband (green strip

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Dave Gomberg
At 09:05 4/28/2010, Brian Lloyd wrote: I'm not sure what I would now use an S-meter for on a radio that gives me useful information in another form already, i.e. total power in the passband as expressed in tenths of a dBm I use my Daiwa power meter for high-resolution reflected power reading

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Think about older users with failing eyesight. The traditional meters are easier to see. Today you may not have a problem; tomorrow it will probably change. Always, always think about users with poor eyesight. Simon Brown, HB9DRV http://sdr-radio.com > -Original Message- > From: flexrad

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 12:50 AM, David Walker wrote: > What new features will the S meter bring that the current Flex SDR doesn't > provide? They provide a work of art. I mean, hey, this guy made it look like the face of an old, high-ticket Simpson, Hoyt, or Triplett meter. Beautiful. I *love* b

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Raspy audio update

2010-04-28 Thread dan edwards
if microsoft re-wrote the ohci 1394a/b driver for win 7, i wonderwhy the date on it, in device manager, is 2006 ??? clicking on 'update driver' returns 'you already have the mostrecent driver' am i missing something ?  ( as usual) 73, w5xz, dan --- On Wed, 4/28/10, William H. Fite wrote:

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread Giuseppe Campana
no new function, just a utility to play 73 IK3VIG At 09.50 28/04/2010, David Walker wrote: What new features will the S meter bring that the current Flex SDR doesn't provide? Giuseppe Campana wrote: Hi, first beta release (not for testers) of BobSmeter for PowerSDR. Pictures and info at b

Re: [Flexradio] First picture of BobSmeter-Flex running.

2010-04-28 Thread David Walker
What new features will the S meter bring that the current Flex SDR doesn't provide? Giuseppe Campana wrote: Hi, first beta release (not for testers) of BobSmeter for PowerSDR. Pictures and info at bottom of: http://www.woodboxradio.com/uk/BobMeters.html _