[Flexradio] ShuttlePro Preferences File

2013-03-10 Thread Gary Carter
I'm still reloading software after my OS upgrade to Windows 7 , 64 bit. In trying to import the Contour ShuttlePro 2 preference file I downloaded from the Flex Radio web site the ShuttlePro control panel (v 2.81) says it can't import the file because it appears to be corrupt. Is there a good wo

[Flexradio] OS Upgrade SDR Checklist

2013-02-25 Thread Gary Carter
If this is repetition of a well documented subject, please send me the knowledge base links I need to help with this transition. I am in the process of upgrading my OS from Vista 32 bit to Windows 7, 64 bit, which means a custom "clean sweep" installation. What PowerSDR 2.5.3 files do i need to

[Flexradio] TNX For The QSO!

2012-07-09 Thread Gary Carter
OK, sorry I didn't recognize the call. But it was very nice to have a CW contact with the Flex Radio company station K5FRS on 6 meters today! 73, Gary - WA4IAM ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mai

[Flexradio] Flex 5000 First (for me)

2010-06-03 Thread Gary Carter
During the rather strong opening on 6 meters last night I managed to make my first Flex 5K - to - Flex 5K QSO on 6 meter AM! After calling CQ a few times on 50.400 MHz station KR7O, Robert near Fresno, California answered. Both of us were running barefoot with about 26-30 watts carrier out. Wit

[Flexradio] Importing Database

2009-07-25 Thread Gary Carter
With the new version of PowerSDR 1.18.2 and its XML database, is it recommended to use the "import database" function in the software when upgrading from version 1.18.1 to version 1.18.2? I know in versions before 1.18.1 that used the old Access database it was recommended to create a fresh dat

Re: [Flexradio] SAM Problem

2009-07-17 Thread Gary Carter
g from my N4PY software. This is very useful when there is interference on just one side band on an AM signal. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 www.n4py.com - Original Message ----- From: "Gary Carter" To: "Flexradio" Sent:

[Flexradio] SAM Problem

2009-07-17 Thread Gary Carter
Updated last night to the latest PowerSDR software 1.18.1 and the latest 1.3.06 firmware for my Flex 5000A. Ran the RX level and image calibration tests and everything passed (of course with new database). No problems detected so far except noise blanker performance doesn't seem to be as good a

Re: [Flexradio] 6 Meter Preamp Settings

2009-07-11 Thread Gary Carter
the picture and lets you see the improvement in RX noise figure. 73, Clay W7CE - Original Message ----- From: "Gary Carter" To: "Flexradio" Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 1:05 PM Subject: [Flexradio] 6 Meter Preamp Settings Purchased an Advanced Receiver Research mod

[Flexradio] 6 Meter Preamp Settings

2009-07-10 Thread Gary Carter
Purchased an Advanced Receiver Research model P50VDG preamp for my Flex 5000A and just installed it today. Using two 3' RG59 75 ohm patch cables to connect the preamp in the RX1 loop. I read the KB article on the antenna setup for using the RX1 loop and have that setup per the instructions, but

[Flexradio] PowerSDR 1.16.1 & VAC

2008-12-07 Thread Gary Carter
The firmware and PowerSDR v1.16.1 upgrades went without a hitch here, but I was surprised to see only two TX Profiles listed. No biggie, as I didn't use most of the ones listed in the previous versions of PowerSDR and I was able to reconstruct the ones I normally used. I had power cycled both t

Re: [Flexradio] Firmware Upgrade Tips

2008-09-21 Thread Gary Carter
; PowerSDR verify that the firmware is updated in the Setup => General > => HW Config menu. > > 73, > Dudley > > WA5QPZ > > > > Gary Carter wrote: >> Loaded firmware upgrade v. 1.2.2.0, power cycled all systems and >> received no RF on any bands. Loaded f

[Flexradio] Firmware Upgrade Report

2008-09-20 Thread Gary Carter
Loaded firmware upgrade v. 1.2.2.0, power cycled all systems and received no RF on any bands. Loaded firmware again, same result. Reloaded v.1.2.1.10, Flex 5000A works fine again. Running latest Power SDR software and Firewire drivers on a Vista home edition pc. 73, Gary - WA4IAM ___

[Flexradio] Driver, Firmware & Software Upgrades

2008-09-04 Thread Gary Carter
Last night I loaded the new driver, firmware and software upgrades for my Flex 5000A onto my Vista SP1 machine. The only problem I ran into was that I had to reload the Firewire driver twice, but I believe this was due to interference from my anti-spyware software (second time I had the softwar

[Flexradio] Record & Playback

2008-08-18 Thread Gary Carter
I notice that when I use the record and play buttons on PowerSDR the passband of the playback is offset by a few kHz and I have to retune the 5000A receiver to hear it correctly. But when I use the regular "record" button in the wave form menu it plays back right on frequency without any adjust

[Flexradio] The Death Of DRM?

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Carter
I came across an interesting commentary on the probable demise of DRM (and even SW broadcasting in general) by Jonathan Marks at the link listed below. Some SW listeners may remember him as host of "Media Network" on Radio Netherlands many years ago. He has always been "in the know" about inter