Re: [Flexradio] The Flex Insider

2012-12-28 Thread Greg
Ditto Ernest's remarks. I did wonder what setting is different between the hi-res snapshot and the video with regard to the noise floor. In the pic the floor is almost smooth as described in the text but the video shows a much more active NF. Is this simply due to different averaging settings?

[Flexradio] Question about 160 meters and separate preamps with FlexRadios

2012-12-28 Thread Mark Lunday
I am using a HiZ 4 square receiving antenna on 160 meters. I have a pre-amp in line at the control box in the center of the four verticals. I am using a Flex 3000. Question - is anyone else using a pre-amp in this situation? Am I wasting my time and/or raising the noise floor for no reason? Is

[Flexradio] The Flex Insider

2012-12-28 Thread Ernest Garcia
Thank you Gerald for keeping us abreast of the current work on the "Signature Series" radio. And at the same time thanking Tim for his detail explanation on the working of the radio hook-up. But saving the best for last; the "First Look" (at least for me!) video demonstration was fantastic and

[Flexradio] FlexRadio Systems offices closed for New Years

2012-12-28 Thread Tim Ellison, W4TME
In observance of the New Year holiday, FlexRadio Systems will be closed Monday December 31 and Tuesday January 1. We'll be back in the office on Wednesday January 2, 2013 to support all your FlexRadio needs. HNY es 73 -Tim -- Tim Ellison, W4TME Product Management, Sales & Support FlexRadio Sys

Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros

2012-12-28 Thread Robert Costa, KB6QXM
Tim, Thank you. As I own a 5000a and thanks to your answer, I guess that it is one accessory I do not need for my ham shack. Thank you. 73, Robert KB6QXM "Ham Radio Open Conversation" Yahoo group owner/moderator - Reply message - From: "Tim Ellison" To: Subject: [Flexradio] 2nd req

Re: [Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros

2012-12-28 Thread Tim Ellison
It is very useful if you have a lot of near by strong signal interference causing intermod mixing on the ham bands. It is more useful on the FLEX-1500 and FLEX-3000 as they do not have individual ham band filtering like the FLEX-5000 does. Tim Ellison On 12/28/2012 2:07 PM, Robert Costa, KB6Q

[Flexradio] 2nd request-Heros

2012-12-28 Thread Robert Costa, KB6QXM
Has anyone used the HEROS pre-selector with their Flex? If so, how was the receive performance changed? Worth the money? 73, Robert KB6QXM "Ham Radio Open Conversation" Yahoo group owner/moderator ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-ra

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Product Decision

2012-12-28 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
You should refer to these documents... http://www.protectiongroup.com/ProtectionTechnologyGroup/media/PTG/WhitePape rsandTechnicalNotes/1485-013.pdf?ext=.pdf Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email:  b...@wjschmidt.com --

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Product Decision

2012-12-28 Thread Everett B. Simonds
Bob: Without going into all the details: 1. The wall plate (aluminum) is attached to a #4 copper wire that is connected to a ground rod just outside the shack. This wire then extends underground to and circles the tower and continues underground to a vertical antenna. There are five