Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Leif Asbrink wrote: > ...We have PC softwares that anyone can modify > to create new functionality... = Anyone can, but few do. Note that Leif is one of the *very* few who actually takes the trouble to write SDR software. Even when presented with a com

Re: [Flexradio] No mic audio

This smells of a configuration issue. Have you tried a reset to factory defaults and tested the mic before doing any database imports or data transfers? Just manually set up the minimum changes needed to test the mic output. Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales & Support FlexRadio Sy

[Flexradio] One or Two Computers?

I am of the multiple computer persuasion when it comes to Flex. Computers are cheap. I have two very capable quad core machines that each cost me under $500. I can easily spend that much on tubes for the amp. Considering that the Flex radios cost anywhere from a third to half of what a good cont

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Hi Robert, > There are many hams that swear up and down that their K3's are software > defined. I try to explain to them that their k3 rigs are software > enhanced, but not truly software defined. > > Many hams including some very bright engineers that are in the club > still think that their

Re: [Flexradio] Griffin USB Knob Questions

I just tried to get it to work today and no go. I'm using the most recent version of pwrsdr running under win 7. I suspect they never upgraded the software to support win 7. I'll just continue to learn the various keyboard commands built in to PWRSDR. thanks to everyone for eir comments. Rick W2JAZ

[Flexradio] No mic audio

Oh yeah, tried different mics. Just flipped back to 2.22 version and it works fine. I always leave VAC on. Think the new update must have dropped a byte or something. Thanks for replies K6DDS iPhone ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-rad

Re: [Flexradio] No mic audio

Any chance VAC is enabled without the checkbox for PTT override enabled in the VAC setup tab? Rob W1AEX ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://w

[Flexradio] Amp Rly TX!,2,3 question

Had a problem during this weeks 10 meter contest, 2 of the 3 Amp Rly Darlington's shorted out on my Flex 5000a. I use three of the circuits shown on page 10 in the manual, one for 6 meter amp, one for SB221 and one for Henry 4K Ultra which was the one I was using on 10.  The 6 meter #2 is the o

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

I agree, in my understanding most of the other fine radios, like many other items in our world are firmware defined. As Flex has firmware and software and requires a computer for most functions, I would like to say in my opinion, a flex is closer to the text book defination of a SDR. Not saying

Re: [Flexradio] No mic audio

Did you try another Mic? Robert Kearbey wrote: Flex5k 2 ex. All of a sudden, no mic audio. Digital audio and cw works just fine. Rebooted, radio on/off, checked every button/ menu. What obvious thing am I missing? Use Ddutil, fldigi, heil pro headset. Bob K6DDS iPhone _

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

I agree, they're both excellent radios. We're discussing it because a lot of people don't have a clear understanding of what a Software Defined Radio actually is. Heck, I even find it hard to keep these things straight anymore:-) The line between what most people would call a "true" SDR

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Hello all, i think a "real" computer is not necessary to say it is a SDR.. See the SDR Cube. It's a Softrock SDR with additional hardware which replaces the PC. If we could all easy reprogram the software in it like we can push e button in PowerSDR nobody would discuss that this is a SDR too i thi

[Flexradio] No mic audio

Flex5k 2 ex. All of a sudden, no mic audio. Digital audio and cw works just fine. Rebooted, radio on/off, checked every button/ menu. What obvious thing am I missing? Use Ddutil, fldigi, heil pro headset. Bob K6DDS iPhone ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Why are we even discussing this? The K3 comes with Kool-aid and the Flex comes with EGG-NOGand cookies if you're lucky. Elecraft makes really good radios and so does Flex, no question about it. Ron K0IDT ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadi

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

FDR, SDR ; tomato, tomahto The FCC in 2005 modified its definition of a software-defined radio as follows: "a radio that includes a transmitter in which the operating parameters of frequency range, modulation type or maximum output power (either radiated or conducted), or the circumstances und

Re: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup

Make sure you do not have the DPI setting changed from the default of 96 (100% in Win7). Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales & Support FlexRadio Systems^(TM) 4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com W

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Wouldn't conventional radios including the K3 be better defined as a "Firmware Defined Radio FDR"? 73's Bret WX7Y -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Clay W7CE Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 1:42 PM To: flexr

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Clay W7CE wrote: > > If you have a recently produced cell phone, it is probably implemented as an > SDR == Yep, and all the conversion, detection, and filtering is done in hardware. It's really a semantic discussion revolving around how one def

Re: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup

John, Actually, they are labeled. Each set of controls is enclosed in a box (granted, the thin line is hard to see), and the boxes are labeled "Receive Equalizer" & "Transmit Equalizer" respectively. As to suggested settings, that is totally dependent on the microphone used (for TX), on the acou

[Flexradio] Rx eq setup

Not here, no labels just the graph. 2.2.3 19042 From: Stan Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:28 PM To: W1JCW ; Ray, K9DUR ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup They are clearly labeled here John, Top "Receive Equalizer" bottom "Transmit Equalizer"... I am r

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

The K3 is a quality product. There is no reason for its manufacturer or its users to get caught up in "us too, us too." The K3 may be the last great conventional radio while the Flex is the first of the new way of doing things. At least the first to get any meaningful market penetration. On

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Clay, Amen! ___ 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/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Hom

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

MY Cell phone, a Motorola Android is an SDR. But I don't drag a pc on my back. Ray, K9DUR wrote: Actually, the ability to function without a computer is not the real definition of SDR. At least not in the sense of a stand-alone computer. The military has software-defined radios that are self-c

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

From Wikipedia: "A *software-defined radio* system, or *SDR*, is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware (e.g. mixers, filters, amplifiers, modulators/demodulators, detectors, etc.) are instead implemented by means of software on a personal

Re: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup

They are clearly labeled here John, Top "Receive Equalizer" bottom "Transmit Equalizer"... I am running the latest software. Stan -Original Message- From: W1JCW Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 3:05 PM To: Ray, K9DUR ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup Okay I

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

On 12/11/2011 3:01 PM, Jim Jerzycke wrote: I did a presentation to my club a few months ago about SDR. I had the same problem about people thinking their more conventional radios were "software defined". [...] I am waiting for the addition of software defined transmit antennas (SDTAs). You

[Flexradio] Rx eq setup

Okay I thought that was the case but they are not labeled.. Tx and Rx by each graph would be helpful.. Are there any suggested settings documented somewhere ? Thanks 73- W1JCW John From: Ray, K9DUR Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 1:48 PM To: 'W1JCW' ; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE:

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Neal, Amen! 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ 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/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Actually, the ability to function without a computer is not the real definition of SDR. At least not in the sense of a stand-alone computer. The military has software-defined radios that are self-contained. The "computer" is embedded in the hardware. The actual definition of SDR is just what it

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

I did a presentation to my club a few months ago about SDR. I had the same problem about people thinking their more conventional radios were "software defined". I handled it like this: If ALL the processing is done by a computer working with a digital stream the radio puts out, then it was an

Re: [Flexradio] Rx eq setup ??

John, They are on the same form. Click on "Equalizer" on the menu bar. The top half is the RX equalizer settings & the bottom half is the TX settings. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

On 12/11/2011 10:54 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: All, There are many hams that swear up and down that their K3's are software defined. I try to explain to them that their k3 rigs are software enhanced, but not truly software defined. Many hams including some very bright engineers that are

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Good Job Neal, You should run for President. Ken W9IE Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd I find this to be a "religious" topic that isn't a winnable discussion. The bottom line, however, is that both are fantastic radios and you can have hours of fun using them. Th

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

I find this to be a "religious" topic that isn't a winnable discussion. The bottom line, however, is that both are fantastic radios and you can have hours of fun using them. The K3 is a bit too small for my tastes in a box radio (you know what they say, Big Feet: Big Knobs) but its a tremendous ra

[Flexradio] Screen Anomolies

Thanks to all who responded.  The issue was remedied by reducing the size of icons and print.  The SDR screen is now formatted properly, and fits on the monitor screen.  73 all. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 _

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Yes, I know about the 5000c, the computer and the radio hardware were integrated. Yes. It was SDR. You missed the point. Standalone means the ability to function without a computer. K3 can, a flex cannot. - Reply message - From: "w3sz" <73w...@gmail.com> To: "Robert Costa, KB6QXM" Su

[Flexradio] Rx eq setup ??

Hey guys where do you define your RX eq settings, I dont see that area ?? I do see the Tx eq area. Thanks 73- W1JCW John ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Ar

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

Yes. Smile. Say that the K3 is one of the great radios. Say that the Flex is another of the great radios. They have very different ergonomics. Continue smiling. > To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > From: kb6...@yahoo.com > Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:54:47 -0800 > Subject: [Flexradio] Misinform

[Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

All, There are many hams that swear up and down that their K3's are software defined. I try to explain to them that their k3 rigs are software enhanced, but not truly software defined. Many hams including some very bright engineers that are in the club still think that their k3's are SRD. I t

Re: [Flexradio] Troubleshooting

Actually, the real problem is quite easily solved. Since 2.x, Flex stores the database file inside the hidden AppData folder. When people uninstall PowerSDR, thinking they are now starting with a fresh installation, it does not remove the folder for that version, nor the old database file. So, whe

Re: [Flexradio] Troubleshooting

I think that the very first rules of trouble shooting should be: 1) Turn it off...Turn it on (please don't take that literally...a reboot may be in order) 2) Look in the mirror (same applies) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio

Re: [Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Settings

Does anyone know If you can use any of these other software packages just for SWL use with a Flex 1500? Rick Kd4jrx AFEDRI SDR http://4z5lv.net/index.php/downloads/category/4-sdr-control-software easySDR http://microsat.com.pl/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=35/ Elektor http://hom

Re: [Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Settings

Wouldn't it be nice if RX2 retained the memory of the Mode when you switched from band to band? Like it's brother RX1 does? > Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:53:48 -0500 > From: t.m.ellison...@gmail.com > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Se

Re: [Flexradio] Troubleshooting

It is telling that many computer users' sole recourse and troubleshooting technique is to "Reload the Software". In 95% of the cases, reloading the software (whether it's PSDR or whatever) only gives the user some cooling off time, and another opportunity to get re-aggravated when it doesn't w

Re: [Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Settings

It doesn't do that automatically (I'll add a feature request for it), but you can open up the ESC (diversity form) and hit the SYNC button. It gets most of the RX2 parameters synced with RX1 Tim Ellison On 12/11/2011 6:33 AM, Mack McCormick wrote: It would be really great when RX2 is synced

Re: [Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Settings

Mack, Open up Setup. Navigate to the General -> Filters tab. Check the box that is labeled "Save Slider/Display changes" Tim Ellison On 12/11/2011 6:33 AM, Mack McCormick wrote: I've read the manual but can't figure out how to have the RX2 Var 1 and Var 2 filters retain their settings when

[Flexradio] Var 1 and Var 2 Filters Retaining Settings

I've read the manual but can't figure out how to have the RX2 Var 1 and Var 2 filters retain their settings when I change them. I go in, via right click, and adjust the properties in CWU to 100 Hz to match the filter on RX1. When I go back to that band/mode the values have defaulted back to their V