[Flexradio] Rx issues with Flex 1500 after upgrading to 2.0.16

2010-11-17 Thread yuuper
I have the exact same crackling rx audio problem. I found that backing of on the AGC-T control helped a lot. As for your second problem, I had that too and resetting the database seems to have fixed that. Stu KO8U I am experiencing Rx issues after upgrading the Flex 1500 to PowerSDR 2.0.1

Re: [Flexradio] Help Noise Blanker

2010-11-17 Thread Dan & Jean
I have the same issue (5000A), but I also experienced the same thing with 2.08. I've noticed that the magnitude of the problem coincides with the magnitude of the noise. Dan - W4TQ On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Leo Hoffmann wrote: > > > When I turn on the Noise Blanker while listening to a

[Flexradio] Help Noise Blanker

2010-11-17 Thread Leo Hoffmann
When I turn on the Noise Blanker while listening to a QSO I can hear another station up to 15kc away. It's more of a pumping sound vs. actual conversation. The NB default is 20 and I have tried going up and down to no avail. Also tried different settings of AGC. I can have the NR on or off a

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 - AM mode - MIC level slider changes RF carrier power level and TX audio level.

2010-11-17 Thread Tim Ellison
See my comment below -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W1AEX - Rob Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 1:46 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 - AM mode - MIC level slider cha

[Flexradio] Flex 1500 - AM mode - MIC level slider changes RF carrier power level and TX audio level.

2010-11-17 Thread W1AEX - Rob
A friend (W1VZR) is trying to sort this problem out with his Flex 1500. What might cause the MIC Level slider in Power SDR 2.0.16 and also 2.0.8 to alter the RF carrier level in addition to the TX audio level while operating in the AM mode? A MIC Level setting of "0" results in no RF output and

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Drax Felton
For my all band antenna I have a DX Engineering 1:1 Tuner Balun with their 80m dipole and 300ohm ladder line kit. I cut the feedline at 93' per their instructions and at 50ft. high the Flex 5000's internal tuner will tune it on all bands 160 through 6m. -Original Message- Seriously, fo

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Tim N9PUZ
On 11/17/2010 9:51 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: Thanks to those that posted what they are using. As far as my QTH/XYL - I am unlimited it what I want to do for an antenna. I just wanted to know what others were using and their reasons for doing so. There are many types of antennas out there and

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Ray - K9DUR
Justin, For my 2 cents worth -- Currently, my primary antenna is a GAP Titan DX. It is a liner-loaded, shortened vertical dipole design. It covers all bands 80m-10m (including the WARC bands). Less than 2:1 SWR across all bands except for 80m where 2:1 bandwidth is ~100 kHz. It is a compromise

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread russ
I use a homebrew hexagonal beam for 20 - 10 and a "Super Loop" for 40 & 80, also homebrew. That's about the best I can do on a postage-stamp lot. WX4L On Nov 17, 2010 11:24 AM, "Brian Lloyd" wrote: On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > Thanks to those that posted what t

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Tim Ellison
Seriously, for lazy man's antenna, I highly recommend the following if you do not want to do directional antennas. A horizontal loop that is a bit over 80m in length as high as you can get it. Feed it with 450 ohm ladder line to a SCG or CG type antenna coupler. It will be multiband from 160-

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > Thanks to those that posted what they are using. > > As far as my QTH/XYL - I am unlimited it what I want to do for an antenna. > > I just wanted to know what others were using and their reasons for doing > so. There are many types of ant

Re: [Flexradio] Offshore SDR

2010-11-17 Thread ken
Is that another reverse engineering effort based on a USA product ? http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4588998 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_f

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Thanks to those that posted what they are using. As far as my QTH/XYL - I am unlimited it what I want to do for an antenna. I just wanted to know what others were using and their reasons for doing so. There are many types of antennas out there and I was trying to narrow it down a bit. So far,

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Jack Haverty
Virtual DXCC requires a Virtual Ionosphere. Check out http://www.qsonet.com/ -- which does appear to be real. 73, /Jack de K3FIV On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 09:32 -0600, Bill wrote: > Absolutely. Virtual DXCC is entirely possible. > What isn't possible. > Is paying for DXCC fees with Virtual dolla

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Bill
Absolutely. Virtual DXCC is entirely possible. What isn't possible. Is paying for DXCC fees with Virtual dollars. I tried sending the IRS a virtual check On 11/17/2010 9:26 AM, mjruttenb...@gmail.com wrote: Can we work virtual DXCC too? My dummy load would be quite willing to oblige.

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread mjruttenberg
Can we work virtual DXCC too? My dummy load would be quite willing to oblige. Mike G7TWC Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -Original Message- From: Bill Sender: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:23:58 To: Flex Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna? Ho

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Bill
How do we convince ARRL DXCC, CQ Awards, IOTA etc. etc. to accept VIRTUAL QSLS? On 11/17/2010 9:15 AM, Don wrote: Hey Bill, I'm with you, too bad we did not buy a Virtual radio, it would have fit right in... Don -- From: "Bill" Sent: Wedne

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Brian Lloyd
On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 6:01 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > Hey All, > > New Flexer here - I finally have the 3K setup. > > Is there a preferred antenna to use with the Flex Radios? Any one work > better than others? I'm in the market for a new antenna and thought I see > what others are using. >

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread Bill
When I bought my Flex, I had a real problem understanding 'Virtual Audio Cables' Then they tried to explain Virtual Com Ports. That strained my brain. Now I have to learn how to use Virtual Antennas This is far too much for an old guy Now where did I put that Knight Kit On 11/17/

[Flexradio] Offshore SDR

2010-11-17 Thread Ed Wilson
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Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread William H. Fite
My loving spouse wrote me a PSDT (Power Software Defined Tower). Loaded it on my Win 7/64 machine and--lo and behold--my 43' vertical became a SteppIR MonstIR at 400'. Contact me privately to purchase a license for this miraculous software. On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 5:08 AM, George Works wrote

Re: [Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-17 Thread George Works
Justin, It depends on what you want to do, of course. I often use a Butternut HF-9V vertical with my Flex, with ground radials. I like it because: It works really well for DX, which is all there is from my Caribbean island It covers most of the bands that the Flex-3000 covers (except 160m a