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2012-11-02 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
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Re: [Flexradio] Future Operational considerations for the FLEX 5000A

2012-08-23 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Well, the problem with moving away from FireWire is that no other current connection has the band width (OK< ThunderBolt does, but it is off to a slow start). On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Joe wrote: > One might continue to hope for as well as look for improvements to PSDR that > would allo

Re: [Flexradio] Screen resolution?

2012-08-12 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Well, 1024x768 seems to be the minimum, so say 2048x768 should do it. I do not think it will allow more than one instance, however. …JMM - Justin M. Mayrand Mayrand Computer Services www.mayrandcomputer.com (603) 817-7572 On Aug 12, 2012, at 4:11

Re: [Flexradio] Touch-Screen All-in-One computer (late-2009 iMac)

2012-06-14 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
;t seem to make any difference. > > Any advice appreciated! Especially from those who are successfully running > PSDR on an iMac. > > 73, Sheldon VE1GPY > > > From: Sheldon Hartling > Date: Wednesday, 13 June, 2012 2:42 PM > To: "Justin M. Mayrand" , S

Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice

2012-06-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I have to agree with Lester - an FT-857D is the easiest package. Taking a computer, radio, amp, tuner, etc will be a major PITA. A ruggedized laptop (I use a Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 MK.2) and a Flex 3000 would be the best Flex setup, but that needs 13.8V for the Flex and 120V or a voltage bo

Re: [Flexradio] Touch-Screen All-in-One computer for Flex-3000

2012-06-08 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I have found fatigue to not be an issue. Most of the time once it is set, you just tweak the AF, filters etc. I have found that the combination of a touch screen and Flexcontrol allows me to run the Flex computer without a keyboard or mouse. I have a 17" monitor and wish it was smaller, though,

Re: [Flexradio] Touch-Screen All-in-One computer for Flex-3000

2012-06-08 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Affordable is the key. I use an Elo touch and it is great, I got it for $20 at a hamfest (the seller clearly did not know what it was). Look around, they are out there used. Justin KB1TFH On Jun 8, 2012, at 2:22 PM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: > Neil, > > Are t

Re: [Flexradio] USB and the sdr1500

2012-06-06 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Maybe. It does not tell you if the bandwidth is affected. I have used hardware versions of this (the link appears to be software, it is not clear) with limited results. Justin KB1TFH On Jun 6, 2012, at 3:06 AM, Fred wrote: > I wonder if this would work with the

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-3000 Firewire Interface

2012-05-30 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Sorry, the Envy does not have PCMCIA or ExpressCard slots - it will not work with a Flex 3000. Justin KB1TFH On May 30, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Ron Feltman wrote: > > Gentlemen, I own a HP Envy 17 Laptop that has no firewire Interface.How can I > use this computer

Re: [Flexradio] Flex VS. Elecraft THANKS!

2012-05-27 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
hi hi. Justin KB1TFH On May 27, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > Hey All, > > Anyone own an Elecraft K3 and a Flex 3K or 5K? I am curious to know how they > stack up against each other in a QTH environment (versus in a lab). Thanks! > --

[Flexradio] Flex VS. Elecraft

2012-05-27 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hey All, Anyone own an Elecraft K3 and a Flex 3K or 5K? I am curious to know how they stack up against each other in a QTH environment (versus in a lab). Thanks! Justin KB1TFH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexR

Re: [Flexradio] the cost

2012-05-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Interesting idea, but you know, the Yaesu rugs that cost $10,000 and up are selling. If the performance can blow that radio out of the water, then the $7K price is actually a bargain. People with that kind of cash on hand are not really being affected by the bad ecomony as they are wealthy enou

Re: [Flexradio] Will there be a yearly charge for future PSDR releases for non-6000 owners?

2012-05-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Well said and I agree. How many times has a major manufacturer introduced a new whiz-bang radio with a software bug in it. How many times has that bug not be fixed? This one of the reasons I have a Flex to begin with. If I am spending that much on a radio, and little extra is not an issue. I c

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-6700

2012-05-18 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Nope. This is normal in many industries. Basically it does two things: 1) You get a shot at the first batch 2) It give the company more money to actually build the things to sell. Justin KB1TFH On May 18, 2012, at 7:27 AM, Burt wrote: > I am concerned why they

[Flexradio] Flex Computer

2012-05-15 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Neal is your man: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/ Justin KB1TFH On May 14, 2012, at 11:08 PM, paul glassman wrote: > I need advice. I would like a recommendation on a "ready made" computer that > will run my 5000 to it's maximum ability. >

[Flexradio] Play/Rec buttons - Play does not work UPDATE

2012-05-13 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Forget it, It does not work, but after looking around, I found out it does not work the way I thought it did, so no matter. I'm all set. Justin KB1TFH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http:/

[Flexradio] Play/Rec buttons - Play does not work

2012-05-13 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hey all, My REC button works well, but PLAY does not work - dead. Any ideas? PSDR 2.3.5 Windows XP Pro. Thanks! Justin KB1TFH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailm

Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer

2012-05-13 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
iginal Message - > From: Justin M. Mayrand > To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz reflector > Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 12:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer > > > I know what I want: more knobs and buttons. I already run my Flex 3K without > a keyboard and

Re: [Flexradio] Game Changer

2012-05-13 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I know what I want: more knobs and buttons. I already run my Flex 3K without a keyboard and mouse (touch screen and FlexControl), however, there are times when I really want to fiddle with a knob. I am hopeful. So, my Dream Flex? A "normal" looking radio with a 9" touchscreen, a few knobs and b

Re: [Flexradio] Upgrading from very old version

2012-05-09 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
You can do it in one leap, no sweat. Justin KB1TFH On May 8, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Larry Springsteen wrote: > Hi All, >I had a hard drive fail. My only backup is 1.18.6 while the radio was > working at 2.3.5. Are there any intermediate steps or can I make one

Re: [Flexradio] Unable to get full output on SSB Flex 5k

2012-04-23 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Correct, I was assuming he was using the built-in meter. Justin KB1TFH On Apr 23, 2012, at 4:01 PM, Ray, K9DUR wrote: > Justin, > > Your statement is correct if he is using a normal, average-reading power > meter, such as the one built into POwerSDR, to measure t

Re: [Flexradio] Unable to get full output on SSB Flex 5k

2012-04-23 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hi Jack, This is normal behavior on any SSB radio - you'll never see the peak power on voice as you do on CW due to the way voices works. If you screamed into it or whistled into it, you'd see higher peaks, but normal tone of voice, yours is right on the money.

Re: [Flexradio] TNF

2012-04-15 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
The TNF is just brilliant. Good job to all those at Flex HQ. Justin KB1TFH On Apr 14, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Bill D wrote: > Watch the video at the bottom of the FlexRadio Home Page. > > http://www.flex-radio.com/ > > > > It works great. > > > > Bill - KE5YA >

[Flexradio] MultiRX Question

2012-04-13 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
OK, bear with me. I have researched this question, and I believe the answer is NO, but I thought I run it past the list anyways. Using MultiRX, can I monitor two different frequencies on two different bands at the same time? So, let's say VFO A is on 7.200, can I listen to 14.280 on VFO B at th

Re: [Flexradio] What is causing this? RESOLVED

2012-04-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
are? > > -Original Message----- From: Justin M. Mayrand > Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:21 AM > Cc: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] What is causing this? RESOLVED > > Forget it, I fixed it. Must have been anti-malware software - I removed it > and PSDR i

Re: [Flexradio] What is causing this? RESOLVED

2012-04-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Forget it, I fixed it. Must have been anti-malware software - I removed it and PSDR is back to normal. Yay, what fun that was. ...JMM Justin KB1TFH On Apr 11, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > OK, I reset the database, tried an older version

[Flexradio] What is causing this? More info

2012-04-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I am not running VAC. Justin KB1TFH On Apr 11, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > OK, I reset the database, tried an older version of PSDR, shutdown and > restarted the computer, disconnected everything from the PC and the shack to > try an

[Flexradio] What is causing this?

2012-04-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
bands. No changes to HW or software. ...JMM Justin KB1TFH On Apr 11, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > I hope so. I love my Flex very much, and it is nice to get a "new" radio > whenever the software is updated, but I'd reall

Re: [Flexradio] Dayton

2012-04-11 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I hope so. I love my Flex very much, and it is nice to get a "new" radio whenever the software is updated, but I'd really like Flex to make a machine aimed for the mainstream - the 5000c is almost that machine. Then again, maybe they do not really want to compete with the "big 3". Hmmm... --

Re: [Flexradio] Multiple FlexControls

2012-04-09 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
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[Flexradio] Multiple FlexControls

2012-04-09 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hey all, OK, I researched this, but could not find a definitive answer. Can you run more than one FlexControl at the same time? I love the FC, but could really use one more knob to run the system without a keyboard or mouse. Thanks. Justin KB1TFH On Apr 9, 201

Re: [Flexradio] Macbook Pro Firewire Interface Question

2011-05-18 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
p that XP was no longer > compatible and I needed Win 7. No thunderbolt port, just a normal firewire > port. > > geep > > On May 17, 2011, at 1:04 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > >> FWIW, only the new ThunderBolt MacBook Pros have to run Windows 7, the >> ear

Re: [Flexradio] Macbook Pro Firewire Interface Question

2011-05-17 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
FWIW, only the new ThunderBolt MacBook Pros have to run Windows 7, the earlier units can run XP. A 400-800 cable or even an adapter will do the trick. Screen resolution should be no sweat, looks like PowerSDR needs only 1024x768, which you have....JMM KB1TFH -

Re: [Flexradio] Flex Wiki Damaged?

2011-02-08 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Ah, Someone beat me to it. Hope there is a backup someplace... ...JMM On Feb 8, 2011, at 6:42 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > Hey All, > > Just checked the Wiki, looks to have been vandalized. Anyone know what > happen

[Flexradio] Flex Wiki Damaged?

2011-02-08 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hey All, Just checked the Wiki, looks to have been vandalized. Anyone know what happened? ...JMM KB1TFH ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradi

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX 5000A Computer Requirements

2010-12-29 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Actually, I take that back - I was not paying attention that it was a 5000a. If you want to run all the bells and whistles as well as use it for other things, it will need more horsepower. On Dec 29, 2010, at 6:11 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > That con

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX 5000A Computer Requirements

2010-12-29 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
That config should have no issues. I'd recommend an SIIG firewire card as they seems to work well out of the box (well, for me anyway). ...JMM On Dec 29, 2010, at 5:55 PM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: > I have a chance to get a 5000A, but need to ask if the shac

Re: [Flexradio] Screen sizing and the second reciever

2010-12-24 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I had a similar issue. It turned out to be a video driver thing. I had the factory driver installed. I went to the video chip maker (in my case Intel) and downloaded the newest driver. Voila, all set. Hope that helps. On Dec 24, 2010, at 12:12 PM, Bob wrote:

Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-21 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Hmm, I was thinking about integrating a 3000 with a laptop in another all-in-one portable case. That would be easy thermally and power supply wise. On Dec 21, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Justin M. Mayrand wrote: > The Mini is much smaller than the 5000, it would have

Re: [Flexradio] Problem installing XP Firewire patch

2010-12-21 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
tin, > >>> I was able to download the patch and unzip it. > > Thanks, but the problem occurs AFTER it is unzipped, using the included > password. > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > -----Original Message- > From: Justin M. Mayrand [mailto:jmayr...@metrocast.net] &g

Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-21 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
The Mini is much smaller than the 5000, it would have to go on top. On Dec 21, 2010, at 7:20 PM, FlexRadio Support, Dudley Hurry wrote: > Mike, > > I think that not only the RF issue to consider, but that the cooling could > be an issue also..I think that

Re: [Flexradio] Problem installing XP Firewire patch

2010-12-21 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
MS Hotfixes require a password to decompress, it should have been emailed to you automatically when you requested the hotfix. If you have the email from MS, read it carefully, the password is there. On Dec 21, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > I receiv

Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
biz > [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Justin M. Mayrand > Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:57 PM > Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz > Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one > > Yeah, the rack-mount case is expensive, but I'll bet there is a case out

Re: [Flexradio] Section added to FlexRadioWiki for known-good systems

2010-12-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I just added my two systems, this is a great idea. On Dec 19, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: > I have just added a section to the FlexRadioWiki where people can enter the > information about computer systems that are known to run PowerSDR. The idea > is t

Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
73, /Jack de K3FIV > > On Sun, 2010-12-19 at 13:25 -0800, Brian Lloyd wrote: >> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Justin M. Mayrand >> wrote: >> >>> Well, I'll be danged. >>> >>> That may have even been the one I saw. Why have they not move

Re: [Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Well, I'll be danged. That may have even been the one I saw. Why have they not moved it to the mainstream? I can see a version of this competing for shelf space with Yaesu, Icom, etc... Make it with a locked OS/hidden OS so it can be sold "off the shelf". On

[Flexradio] Flex+PC all in one

2010-12-18 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
I saw someplace an SDR that was built into a rack mount PC as an all-in-one solution - just add monitor and KB/mouse. Has Flex considered this? A locked operation system (LINUX?) would prevent issues, and they could control the hardware and OS. Seems like a "next step" so dealers can sell them "

[Flexradio] ThHANKS! Re: Which Antenna?

2010-11-19 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
Thanks to all, this was very helpful. Looks like I'll either repair my current MFJ-1798 or use a 102' dipole fed with about 39' of ladderline at about 25 feet high....JMM On Nov 17, 2010, at 1:22 PM, Drax Felton wrote: > > For my all band antenna I have a

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,

[Flexradio] Which Antenna?

2010-11-16 Thread Justin M. Mayrand
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. 73s KB1TFH ___