[Flexradio] FS TOKYO HY-POWER QRP AMP HL-45B

2012-09-24 Thread Rick Tharrington
TOKYO HY-POWER QRP amp unit puts out 45 watts with less than 5 watts drive on SBB. I used It with a Flex 1500 SDR radio for about 2 years. Unit is in good working order. Comes with manual coax jumper and amp radio interface cable. NO returns all sales final. $ 300.00 FREE SHIPPING! Rick Kd4jrx

Re: [Flexradio] the cost

2012-05-19 Thread Rick Tharrington
Good Point Jim also drive down the Flex 3000's:). I still have a lot fun with my Flex 1500. Worked and a nice rig chew with Ed VP9CE (fm72) last night on 6 meters. 5/9+ at times. Hope to make Dayton next year! Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 and RTTY

2012-05-15 Thread Rick Tharrington
Same here know problems on digital modes at all. (JT65HF also) Running wire,vert,loops) along with a LPA antenna. Good Luck, anything we can do let us know also. 73 Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of

Re: [Flexradio] 2.3.5 With Woodbox S-Meter

2012-03-07 Thread Rick Tharrington
Put the latest version of vspMgr on my Flex PC and everything is up and running. Thanks for everyones input. Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: Rick Tharrington [mailto:r...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:38 PM To: 'Craig Gagner' Cc: 'Roger Greenfie

Re: [Flexradio] 2.3.5 With Woodbox S-Meter

2012-03-06 Thread Rick Tharrington
...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Rick Tharrington Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:58 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] 2.3.5 With Woodbox S-Meter Importance: High HELP! Got everything up and running fine with the new Power SDR v2.3.5 . Except I cannot get my Woodbox S-Meter

Re: [Flexradio] 2.3.5 With Woodbox S-Meter

2012-03-06 Thread Rick Tharrington
fine? Tried different com ports on Woodbox S-meter and the check process cannot fine my S-meter? Running VspMgr for com port control. Rick Tharrington Kd4jrx Fm14ab ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/ma

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-1500 und PSK and JT65

2012-02-17 Thread Rick Tharrington
Yes you should reduce power. It's my experience that you can damage the PA's in the Flex 1500 for sure! Also operating in digital modes you may even spike you're output on the Flex 1500 and damage or wipe out the output modules in you amplifier.( THP Model HL-45B my station) I run around 35 to 40%

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 Audio Crackling Noise

2012-01-22 Thread Rick Tharrington
Just for my two cents worth. I use two Yaesu SP-8's in the shack with my Flex 1500. Most of the time I just run one. The two channel deal does not do anything for me personally. Plus with the two selectable inputs I can use these speakers on other rigs in the shack! NO POPS HERE! Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 MEMORY Problems

2012-01-18 Thread Rick Tharrington
TX 78728 Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223 Email: t...@flexradio.com <mailto:t...@flexradio.com> Web: www.flexradio.com <http://www.flexradio.com> logo On 1/18/2012 8:09 PM, Rick Tharrington wrote: > Has anyone had a problem with Power SDR 2.2.3 running the Flex 1500 > loosening stored

Re: [Flexradio] Flex-1500 MEMORY Problems

2012-01-18 Thread Rick Tharrington
Has anyone had a problem with Power SDR 2.2.3 running the Flex 1500 loosening stored frequencies via the memory interface? I brought everything up tonight and went to the memory interface and there's not a dam thing there! Had about 20 or so frequencies stored there Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab __

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using Tokyo hp HL-45 B 45watt PA.

2012-01-17 Thread Rick Tharrington
Leo been there done that twice! I changed out the PA's(RD30HVF1 Silicon MOSFET Power Transistor Mitsubishi) from RF parts myself the last time. I cannot stress enough you MUST NOT PUT OVER 5 WATTS into the HL-45B. I run mine around 4 watts to be on the safe side. Have not blown anything so far 7 mo

Re: [Flexradio] Model 1500 And Adding A Vox

2012-01-09 Thread Rick Tharrington
ICOM MODEL EX-1514 OPTIONAL VOX UNIT. Has anyone ever tried to mod the ICOM EX-1514 optional VOX unit to the Flex 1500? I have a EX-1514 like new. Thanks Rick Kd4jrx ICOM MODEL EX-1514 MANUAL AND WIREING CIRCUIT DOWNLOAD http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/disp_down.php?SWT=&ID=2

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

2012-01-02 Thread Rick Tharrington
AM for ever my brothers! Just another way to have fun with radio! I love you Intellectuals ... God Bless Rick :) -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Brian Lloyd Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 2:13 PM To: Lee Mush

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

2012-01-02 Thread Rick Tharrington
r and 130 watts forward modulator. Just Its nice to be able to bust thru the QRN and have a wider AM filter selection with a SDR radio. Thanks 73 Rick -Original Message- From: Bill Marvin [mailto:bmar...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:17 AM To: 'Brian Lloyd'; &#

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 using External Transmitter for AM

2012-01-02 Thread Rick Tharrington
Flex 1500 using External Transmitter For AM operation I'm using my Yaesu FT-102 to xmit with and receive with the Flex 1500 with a lot wider AM filter selection. Anyone have any additional feedback? Here's what I'm doing... First I turn off in PowerSDR xmit in set up, and make it a receive only.

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] Merry Xtmas

2011-12-23 Thread Rick Tharrington
Merry Christmas to all and remember JESUS is the reason for the session.. Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab :) -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:37 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz; flexe..

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

2011-12-11 Thread Rick Tharrington
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] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters

2011-11-21 Thread Rick Tharrington
Me too! Kd4jrx FM14ab -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Robert Costa, KB6QXM Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 12:43 PM To: manual...@juno.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] New freq, new modes

Re: [Flexradio] New freq, new modes, new power for 60 Meters

2011-11-20 Thread Rick Tharrington
Is this true we have to wait until 30 days from 11-16-2011 to operate digital modes on 60 meters? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Tom Peterson Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:05 AM To: Drax Fel

Re: [Flexradio] Operating Experience from ARUBA

2011-11-17 Thread Rick Tharrington
I must say I agree I have owned my Flex SDR radio for a little over a year maybe. It's been a blast I have a little Tokyo HL-45B around 45 watts plus, but I have myself running QRP with just the Flex-1500 a lot of the time. Antennas I use a T-6 LPA (45 feet), Mosley RV 4C Vertical, delta loops OCF

Re: [Flexradio] Keying Ameritron Amps ?

2011-11-05 Thread Rick Tharrington
Keying Ameritron Amps Anyone keying a Ameritron AL-84 amp without a buffer? Just using the Maximum current 0.25 Amps for the Flex ? The amps require around 100ma. The Flex 1500 .25 amps keying circuit(250ma) should handle the Ameritron 100ma 12 volt open to ground circuit? I'M keying it right no

[Flexradio] FLEX 15000 USING FOOT SWITCH ?

2011-10-30 Thread Rick Tharrington
Can anyone tell me If you can key the flex from the rear db9 connector? Using which ground pin there are 2 ? And can you do it via pin 4 and which ground? I could not get it to work? Rick Kd4jrx ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radi

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX 15000 USING FOOT SWITCH ?

2011-10-30 Thread Rick Tharrington
Can anyone tell me If you can key the flex from the rear db9 connector? Using which ground pin there are 2 ? And can you do it via pin 4 and which ground? I could not get it to work? Rick Kd4jrx ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.b

Re: [Flexradio] JT65-HF

2011-10-25 Thread Rick Tharrington
Just a comment W6CQZ's JT-65HF has a built in logging program that does a nice job. I also run N3FJP's AC L0G , been running it for about 5 years great program! Rick Kd4jrx FM14ab Flex 1500/Tokyo HY-Power HL-45B/ AL-84/T-6 log/Delta Loops/Ground Verts -Original Message- From: flexradio-bo

Re: [Flexradio] Setup For Woodbox Meter Running SDR 2.2.3 Flex 1500

2011-09-17 Thread Rick Tharrington
Anybody got any screen shots on the setup of VCOM I have V ports set up I believe ok. What I can NOT get to work is the DDUtil V.2.29 I need to know what has to be setup under ports? A screen shot would be nice. I had before and lost it I been trying FOR 2 WEEKS to get my WoodBox meter working ag

Re: [Flexradio] version 2.2.2 interference

2011-09-06 Thread Rick Tharrington
Does the latest version have the same problem? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of k8...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 8:14 PM To: fran...@comcast.net; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re:

Re: [Flexradio] Leveler

2011-06-04 Thread Rick Tharrington
I tried the link nothing happens , is it correct? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Dave Gomberg Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 11:30 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Leveler

Re: [Flexradio] Flex3k & Skype

2011-05-16 Thread Rick Tharrington
Can you control the Flex 1500 by Skype? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Luke Rainville (WebMail) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 1:57 PM To: Flex Radio Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Flex3k & Skype Mark, her

Re: [Flexradio] Announcing PowerSDR v2.0 Official Release

2011-03-28 Thread Rick Tharrington
Did you have to uninstall 2.0.19 or can you leave it on the same PC and chooses which one you would like to run? Rick Kd4jrx FLEX 1500 -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of W1AEX - Rob Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9

Re: [Flexradio] No Flex No Fun

2011-03-13 Thread Rick Tharrington
Amen Brother! Rick Kd4jrx QRP Flex-1500 :) -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Hulen Smith Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:50 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] No Flex No Fun "Life is to (t

Re: [Flexradio] Remembering ATU setting by band

2011-03-06 Thread Rick Tharrington
What is band hopping? Flex 1500 user.. Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 10:21 AM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remembering ATU set

Re: [Flexradio] 1500 RADIO UP AND RUNNING >> 2.0.19 Software

2011-02-23 Thread Rick Tharrington
ks Flex:) 73 Kd4jrx Rick Tharrington ___ 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: htt

Re: [Flexradio] v2.0.19 !!!

2011-02-20 Thread Rick Tharrington
Is 2.0.19 ready for download, I'm running a Flex 1500. Where can I download guys? Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of George Osier Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:49 AM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz S

[Flexradio] PowerSDR 2.0.17 ?

2011-01-31 Thread Rick Tharrington
I'm I to understand there's a new "PowerSDR 2.0.17 "out there for FLEX -1500's? And it has a lot nice improvements for the 1500"s? If this true where might I find the download? Rick Kd4jrx ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@f

Re: [Flexradio] MultiPSK and FLDigi

2010-12-30 Thread Rick Tharrington
I agree fldigi rocks! First time around I got mine going, and pretty much has every mode you would use. I run a FLEX 1500 QRP that's right QRP, mostly BPSK31 and RTTY. The bands of choice are 20,30,and 40 meters. If I can hear them I can wk them state side and DX. Antenna T-6 LPA 20 up and a Mosle

[Flexradio] Flex 1500 Setup ?

2010-12-05 Thread Rick Tharrington
Running the Flex -1500 Power SDR 2.0.16 under the setup transmit tab. The DE/Norse Gate mine is NOT turned on should it be? Threshold is -118 db and the Att is 80%?? Rick Kd4jrx Ricky R Tharrington NCSPA ILM Skywarn EC NC Army Mars ___ Flex

Re: [Flexradio] Time for an amp for my F3K

2010-11-27 Thread Rick Tharrington
I run a THP HL-45B about 50 watts pep on 40 meters! It's a nice clean little amp. I tried a RM amp really nasty THD up and down the band spurs. Anyone know of another THP amp that 5 watts will give you 200 watts or more out the back? Rick Kd4jrx Flex 1500 LDG100Pro AT Tokyo HY-Power HL-45B -

Re: [Flexradio] HELP FLEX 1500 REINSTALL PROBLEMS?? HELP HELP!

2010-11-27 Thread Rick Tharrington
AM To: Rick Tharrington; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: RE: [Flexradio] HELP FLEX 1500 REINSTALL PROBLEMS?? HELP HELP! Rick, Install PowerSDR v2.0.16. It will re-install the drivers along with giving you a more improved version of PowerSDR than 2.0.8 -Tim -Original Message- From

[Flexradio] HELP FLEX 1500 REINSTALL PROBLEMS?? HELP HELP!

2010-11-27 Thread Rick Tharrington
s I have not had one problem with the FLEX 1500 running on this pc. HELP! Have got to re install windows and start over with this PC Rick Tharrington KD4JRX r...@earthlink.net 910-279-7088 ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.

[Flexradio] To The Flexradio Folks Happy Thanksgiving to all ...

2010-11-24 Thread Rick Tharrington
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone . One happy Flex 1500 user! Rick Kd4jrx:) ___ 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%40

Re: [Flexradio] [Flexradio 1500] : Need Feed Back On Audio Settings For AM operation

2010-09-26 Thread Rick Tharrington
Can anyone recommend Flex radio audio settings for AM operation running Heil GM-5 mic... Rick Kd4jrx ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.

Re: [Flexradio] [Flexradio 1500] : Need Feed Back On Audio Settings

2010-09-25 Thread Rick Tharrington
VERT MOSILEY, and delta loop 40/80 meters. Rick Tharrington KD4JRX FM-14ab ___ 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%4

[Flexradio] Flex - 1500 loss of output on 40 and 60 meters only?

2010-08-15 Thread Rick Tharrington
Has anybody had this to happen there Flex -1500... I noticed I could not get anyone to answer me on the 40 and 60 meter bands. The flex says its putting out 5 watts in the tune position but when you monitor it with other rigs It sounds like it's putting out milliwatts of power on 40 & 60 meters.

[Flexradio] Flex - 1500 loss of output on 40 and 60 meters only?

2010-08-15 Thread Rick Tharrington
Has anybody had this to happen there Flex -1500... I noticed I could not get anyone to answer me on the 40 and 60 meter bands. The flex says its putting out 5 watts in the tune position but when you monitor it with other rigs It sounds like it's putting out milliwatts of power on 40 & 60 meters.

[Flexradio] Flex - 1500 loss of output on 40 and 60 meters only?

2010-08-15 Thread Rick Tharrington
Has anybody had this to happen there Flex -1500... I noticed I could not get anyone to answer me on the 40 and 60 meter bands. The flex says its putting out 5 watts in the tune position but when you monitor it with other rigs It sounds like it's putting out milliwatts of power on 40 & 60 meters.

[Flexradio] Ref Flex 1500 adding Amp

2010-08-08 Thread Rick Tharrington
I'm going to buy the Tokyo High Power amp model HL-45B this week. Now will I need a buffer box Like the ERB-1 below? I have all ready made up a cable for the Flex Wire port. I understand the two pin outs to key a amp are 5 and 4. Now can I use those leads direct to the HL-45B or key thru a buff

[Flexradio] Ref Flex 1500 VOX

2010-08-08 Thread Rick Tharrington
Has anyone had a VOX problem with SDR 2.0.5. I cannot get the VOX to work. I'm using GM-5 mic on the DX element. I have been in the setup and turned It on. I have FLEX 1500 manual and been thru the VOX sections so what have I looked over? I'm getting ready to buy a brick, I have been told the best

Re: [Flexradio] FW: FLEX 1500

2010-08-01 Thread Rick Tharrington
Thanks Tim... Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Rick Tharrington Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 10:04 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] FW: FLEX 1500 Importance: High Having a

[Flexradio] FW: FLEX 1500

2010-08-01 Thread Rick Tharrington
Having a great time with the my new Flex 1500 on week two running SDR 2.0.5. The only problem I'm having is when I record off the air It's all distorted. Having the manual printed down, and been going through It all weekend trying To find something that would tell me what to do. Now with this prob

[Flexradio] FLEX 1500

2010-08-01 Thread Rick Tharrington
Having a great time with the my new Flex -1500 week two. Running SDR 2.0.5 THE ONLY BUG iI have is when I record off the air It's all distorted. I have the manual printed down and been through It all weekend with this problem have not been able to play It back over the air without having all that

Re: [Flexradio] Microphone for the 1500

2010-07-22 Thread Rick Tharrington
I'm also running the Yaesu MH-31 and get real good audio reports with my 1500. Also not running EQ are you? Just the DX comp. on to help get my 5 watts! Drive max. Rick Kd4jrx -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of

[Flexradio] Ref Flex 1500

2010-07-19 Thread Rick Tharrington
Got mine today sweet (FLEX 1500), loaded SDR 2.05 on to my Windows XP desktop . So far so good on 17 and 20 meters made some contacts into west coast, Canada, and east coast stuff. So far no issues I have a T-6 at 45 feet plugged into the back. Will keep all posted on how It goes! Rick KD4JRX