[Flexradio] vspMgr.

2011-08-13 Thread Steven L Hess
I hosed up my user directories in Windows 7 64 and am creating a new user after having to delete the old user entirely. I have found I as root I can't access vspMgr. How do I blow vspMgr away completely and re-install it? I'll need a good blow by blow set of instructions as I am not a Windows

[Flexradio] gmail?

2011-08-13 Thread Steven L Hess
Is anyone using gmail to follow the Flex lists? How does it handle replies? Does it reply correctly? -- Sent from openSUSE Linux 11.3 X64 Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___

[Flexradio] F-3K filter question.

2011-08-06 Thread Steven L Hess
Does the F-3K use the same filters for 30 and 20 meters? I am getting QRM on 30 meters from another rig here transmitting on 20 meters and am trying to find a solution for that. It has to be a nearly free solution and not transmitting isn't one of the answers. -- Sent from openSUSE Linux

Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 75, Issue 29

2011-07-29 Thread Steven L Hess
I read http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50153.aspx again. Now I am trying to understand how this affect modes like WSPR where you actually are listening for the difference in signal strength to the noise and the information you want might be just be down in the noise. I currently

[Flexradio] Google+

2011-07-26 Thread Steven L Hess
Is there a Flex-Radio Google+ circle yet? Steven -- Sent from openSUSE Linux 11.3 X64 Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

[Flexradio] Latest version.

2011-07-23 Thread Steven L Hess
Greetings Installation was a breeze on WIndows 7 64 Pro. My settings were not a big deal. I've only been running WSPR since the last stable release so I didn't need to transfer anything. Set up sample rates VAC in the audio form and the DSP form. Set my Rig to DIGU my Var 1 Filter width and

Re: [Flexradio] Neal Campbell wants to chat

2011-07-18 Thread Steven L Hess
/I hope I just didn't compromise my gmail account following this link,/ On 07/18/2011 03:58 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: --- Neal Campbell wants to stay in better touch using some of Google's coolest new products. If you already

Re: [Flexradio] Antenna hanging: revisited

2011-07-16 Thread Steven L Hess
I wish I could +1 this even if it's a bit off topic. On 07/16/2011 07:57 PM, Rick McClelland, AA5S wrote: I saw a posting not long ago from a guy who hung a wire antenna by using a golf ball with some type of small turnbuckle driven through to hold a fishing line. Today, I tried using a golf

Re: [Flexradio] Running Flex-1500 in virtual environment

2011-07-03 Thread Steven L Hess
What kind of processor and how much and type of memory? I am interested in running a 1500 under openSUSE in a VM if possible. On 07/03/2011 02:21 PM, John Vandenberg wrote: Just a note: Have been running the Flex-1500 for 2 month now with no problems on my Linux system in Virtual box together

[Flexradio] BCB Filters and Receiver question.

2011-06-01 Thread Steven L Hess
Would adding a BCB filter improve my receiver performance on 75 meter and up? Would it cut the general RF crud below 75 meters from entering my receiver and degrading it's performance?. I am in a urban environment and am trying to cut down the crud RF that reaches my Flex-3000. I notice that

Re: [Flexradio] BCB Filters and Receiver question.

2011-06-01 Thread Steven L Hess
It's about the same between -120 and -123 dBm when connected to a 50 ohm resistor/Ten-Tec dummy load and Pre-1 engaged and -119 and -122 with the Preamp off. That dummy load could be acting as a antenna though. On 06/01/2011 03:59 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Steven L

Re: [Flexradio] BCB Filters and Receiver question.

2011-06-01 Thread Steven L Hess
/2011 07:05 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com mailto:sh...@bak.rr.com wrote: The noise level on 30 meters does drop it doesn't drop by much when I engage Pre1. It's between a half an S-unit and a 1 and moves closer to the half maybe

Re: [Flexradio] Win 7 64 question

2011-05-29 Thread Steven L Hess
I have the signed a version of VSPmanager I discovered. I may not need the test mode any more as I have a signed version of VAC 9.04 too. If VAC was the only thing that need the test mode I am good I guess. On 05/29/2011 02:45 AM, Michael Walker wrote: Hi Steve I'm pretty sure I don't have

Re: [Flexradio] Win 7 64 question

2011-05-29 Thread Steven L Hess
, Steven L Hess wrote: I have the signed a version of VSPmanager I discovered. I may not need the test mode any more as I have a signed version of VAC 9.04 too. If VAC was the only thing that need the test mode I am good I guess. On 05/29/2011 02:45 AM, Michael Walker wrote: Hi Steve I'm pretty

[Flexradio] Win 7 64 question

2011-05-28 Thread Steven L Hess
I had to reinstall Windows 7 64 and updated it completely before installing any software. I have PowerSDR VAC installed and working. I remembered I had to put it into the test mode for either DDUTIL or VSPmanager. Using the method I used previously to get into the test mode isn't working. Is

Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

2011-05-26 Thread Steven L Hess
...@flexradio.com mailto:ger...@flexradio.com Web: www.flexradio.com http://www.flex-radio.com/ Tune In Excitement (TM) PowerSDR(TM) is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com mailto:sh...@bak.rr.com wrote: Well the silence to my

Re: [Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

2011-05-26 Thread Steven L Hess
. ~~Guy W6NJX On 5/26/2011 6:42 PM, Steven L Hess wrote: Thanks Gerald You put my mind at ease. I am cursing the QRN in my location and the propagation fairies and sprites now. On 05/26/2011 06:17 PM, Gerald Youngblood wrote: Steven, You probably did not damage it if it is hearing fine

[Flexradio] F3K receiver question

2011-05-25 Thread Steven L Hess
How stout is the receiver in the Flex-3000 against strong signals on the same frequency from a local source? Is it as stout as the receiver in the second RX of the Flex-5000? -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at

[Flexradio] Silence must meant something.

2011-05-25 Thread Steven L Hess
Well the silence to my query about the Flex-3000 receiver toughness must mean something but I must be too dim to fathom what. The reason I am asking is I had two instances where I transmitted on the same frequency the Flex was sitting on and am wondering if I have damaged my receiver. It

Re: [Flexradio] F3K receiver question

2011-05-25 Thread Steven L Hess
Thanks Luke Well think that somewhat answers my question. I pretty much did the same thing but inadvertently not just once but twice. Made me a bit nervous. Doing WSPR almost 24/7 on 30 meters with my F3K and you have to go with what propagation gives you there are plenty of times that is one

[Flexradio] Unexpected behavior Reset.

2011-05-19 Thread Steven L Hess
When I rebooted my computer and restarted PowerSDR v2.0.22 today it spewed some garbage and didn't start. When I restarted it, it started as if it had never been run before. I didn't get the driver install prompts but it read the eprom and started at the factory defaults. I reset it again to

[Flexradio] Question about the PA in the Flex-3000

2011-04-20 Thread Steven L Hess
Is running my radio at 5 watts for prolonged periods (all the time mostly recently) harmful to the PA in the Flex-3000? I have been running WSPR 24/7 for weeks now. Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at

[Flexradio] Fwd Pwr

2011-04-13 Thread Steven L Hess
PowerSDR v2.0.22 Flex-3000 Windows 7 64 3.0ghz Athlon Phenom II X4 4 gigs memory Running WSPR at 2 watts my Power/SWR Meter shows 2 watts out PowerSDR shows Fwd Pwr 0 watts. TX gain is set to -7 Drive is set to 7 to give 2 watts output on my meter. MODE is DIGU Steven -- Sent from my Linux

[Flexradio] Flex-3000 I/Q and WSPR 2.21

2011-03-22 Thread Steven L Hess
If anyone is using I/Q with WSPR 2.21 shoot me a message on how you have it configured. My google-fu is weak. -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___

Re: [Flexradio] Switching power supply recommendations for Flex-3000

2011-03-16 Thread Steven L Hess
The Alinco DM-330MV seems to be the choice of flexers. Now I need to convince KD6AMN that we will be money ahead replacing the two Astron RS-35As with Alinco DM-330MVs. Thanks to all who responded. Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype

Re: [Flexradio] Switching power supply recommendations for Flex-3000

2011-03-16 Thread Steven L Hess
Lack or RF hash and if there are spurs you can move them is what I derived. On 03/16/2011 05:38 PM, Luke Rainville (WebMail) wrote: My new Flex 3000 is due to arrive tomorrow. :) Any particular reason the Alinco is favored? 73 - Luke - Original Message - From: Steven L

[Flexradio] Switching power supply recommendations for Flex-3000

2011-03-14 Thread Steven L Hess
Looking for recommendations for a switching power supply for my Flex-3000, What works and what doesn't? -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___

Re: [Flexradio] 440 MHz band at risk

2011-03-05 Thread Steven L Hess
Done and done. I spread the word about this simpler method of expressing opposition. [sarcasm]I am sure pressure from ATT Verizon played no part in this spectrum grab it's all just about first responders[/sarcasm] Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000

[Flexradio] DX or Compander

2011-03-02 Thread Steven L Hess
For the List Which gives more talk power DX or CPDR? Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List

[Flexradio] Audio Sample rate and buffers size for Digital modes?

2011-02-24 Thread Steven L Hess
What does everyone recommend as the best hardware/audio sampling rate and buffer sizes for digital operation. My rig is a Flex-3000 and I am more focused on digging out weak signals. My current settings are 48K and 512. Steven ** -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy

Re: [Flexradio] Audio Sample rate and buffers size for Digital modes?

2011-02-24 Thread Steven L Hess
/24/2011 7:16 PM, Steven L Hess wrote: What does everyone recommend as the best hardware/audio sampling rate and buffer sizes for digital operation. My rig is a Flex-3000 and I am more focused on digging out weak signals. My current settings are 48K and 512. Steven

[Flexradio] Mic input question F3K

2010-11-28 Thread Steven L Hess
When you select the DGU and DGL modes is the front microphone connected muted on the Flex-3000? I don't want to be broadcasting my crappy guitar from here in the shack. ;-) Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait

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

2010-11-27 Thread Steven L Hess
I run a SB-220 when I run an amplifier. It's getting ready for a power supply rebuild right now. Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com ___ FlexRadio

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

2010-11-27 Thread Steven L Hess
I agree I never have run more than 500 to 600 watts peak SSB with any amp I have owned. We are after all supposed to run the minimum power required to communicate. My 2 cents On 11/27/2010 10:19 AM, k4xtt wrote: Reflections, for what it's worth... I used to think that 1000 or 1500 watts where

Re: [Flexradio] New hardware from Flex

2010-11-16 Thread Steven L Hess
As a openSUSE user and having tried Ubuntu and having used Debian. I don't know what makes every one gaga over Debian unstable with Ubuntu branding. A six month release cycle is for the birds. On 11/16/2010 09:14 AM, TheVillageHam wrote: Now if only we could use our F3K/F5K's with Ubuntu ... I'd

Re: [Flexradio] New hardware from Flex

2010-11-16 Thread Steven L Hess
Linux has one thing Microsoft lacks that that is the availability of a real time kernel. This is superior to the current situation with Microsoft. Scheduling is a different story. I have not clue about that. I use KDE so I am accustomed to scheduling weirdness. I have no clue about Gnome as I have

Re: [Flexradio] DICE(y) problem?

2010-10-18 Thread Steven L Hess
Running Linux like I do for everything but Amateur Radio I am used to permissions. I left UAC as it is. It's there to protect my system and myself. The reason you need administrative permission to run certain software is because what the software is doing and how it is written. Once the people

Re: [Flexradio] DICE(y) problem?

2010-10-18 Thread Steven L Hess
I went as far to create a separate Windows 7 user account. There is no reason for a user to run Root all the time. -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE. A very happy Flex-3000 user. Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com On 10/18/2010 03:42 PM, FlexRadio Support,

Re: [Flexradio] Computer power supply question.

2010-10-01 Thread Steven L Hess
I have had good luck with these and they are on sale right now. Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016 I just bought one for a future build. On 10/01/2010 06:54 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:

Re: [Flexradio] Drifting noise hills

2010-09-08 Thread Steven L Hess
If you really want to see this type of noise switch to the panafall display. When the power supply was going out on my last general use computer I was treated to this display. Steven -- Sent from my Linux box. Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Gmail flamebait at gmail dot com

Re: [Flexradio] Clean PC PS

2010-07-26 Thread Steven L Hess
I am running Antec power supplies in two machines. They both seem to be putting out clean power. Newegg sells them. On 07/26/2010 02:26 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: I like Antec. http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/ -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] Congratulations Brian Lloyd!

2010-05-17 Thread Steven L Hess
So cool Congrats Brian. On 05/17/2010 07:04 AM, Bob McGwier wrote: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=179399id=827451648saved#!/photo.php?pid=4257177id=827451648fbid=411342171648 -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is

Re: [Flexradio] Man I can't believe some attitudes towards SDR!

2010-05-15 Thread Steven L Hess
I run in the Panafall mode. I now find a radio without this is not pleasant to use. It's not informative enough and I run at 48k. I have to resist the urge to tell people how badly they are splattering and buckshotting. On 05/15/2010 07:46 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: The interesting thing is,

Re: [Flexradio] How to configure DDUtil and the BobSMeter - KB article

2010-05-11 Thread Steven L Hess
I have found it makes a difference what order I boot the RCP clients in. I have to boot WSPR before BobSmeter for instance other wise WSPR can communicate with PowerSDR. Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is on and I

Re: [Flexradio] BobSmeter-Flex released

2010-05-07 Thread Steven L Hess
, Michael, W4HIJ On 5/5/2010 5:36 PM, Steven L Hess wrote: Using vspManager Looks like no joy using DDUtil as a splitter. I have full given DDUtil full access permissions. I don't know much about DDUtil but I have tried Repeater and RPC and Passive Works fine by its self. Maybe Windows 7 64

Re: [Flexradio] BobSmeter-Flex released

2010-05-05 Thread Steven L Hess
Windows 7 64 using DDUTIL I can't open the passive listener port or the repeater port. How do you make that work? All I get is a popup telling me it can't be opened. Using vspMgr for CAT control on Com pair 5 6 and it works with HR,D fldigi and WSPR Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype

Re: [Flexradio] BobSmeter-Flex released

2010-05-05 Thread Steven L Hess
Using vspManager Looks like no joy using DDUtil as a splitter. I have full given DDUtil full access permissions. I don't know much about DDUtil but I have tried Repeater and RPC and Passive Works fine by its self. Maybe Windows 7 64 will not share COM ports at all? Steven -- Regards de

Re: [Flexradio] ANF

2010-04-29 Thread Steven L Hess
I am running Taps 110 Delay 100 Gain 35 and it gets rid of most of the tunerupers unless they are right on or near the dial frequency on LSB 75 and 40 meters. snip On 04/29/2010 12:36 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: Welcome to the club, Hunter. If you are using PowerSDR v1.18.x, I am afraid that the

Re: [Flexradio] Commom Mode Chokes - Purchasing Ferrite

2010-04-18 Thread Steven L Hess
How important is snugness of fit when applying beads and toroids to wire and cables for RFI suprerssion and common mode problems? -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is on and I am not on a net or using the digital modes;

[Flexradio] Observation on Motorboating Audio.

2010-04-18 Thread Steven L Hess
I had a case of motorboating audio today and since I had the audio turned down I didn't notice it. I think a Skype call might have set it off as its the only thing I used today besides the application I was running WSPR 2.0 and PowerSDR. I let it motorboat through a few WSPR RX cycles. WSPR 2.0

Re: [Flexradio] Help! All of a sudden no audio and no waveform in the panadapter

2010-04-18 Thread Steven L Hess
Michael Closing PowerSDR and power cycling the radio usually cures this. Windows likes to forget about the flex driver at times while PowerSDR is not running. I usually shut the radio off count to ten and restart the radio and wait to hear the windows notification sounds then start PowerSDR.

[Flexradio] Granite Firewire Cable. Ferrites?

2010-04-17 Thread Steven L Hess
Does the Granite Firewire cable need any more ferrites that it comes with? Mine showed up today and has been installed. What mouser part number does everyone tend to order in clamp on Ferrites? Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies

Re: [Flexradio] Granite Firewire Cable. Ferrites?

2010-04-17 Thread Steven L Hess
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L Hess Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:14 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Granite Firewire Cable. Ferrites? Does the Granite Firewire cable need any more ferrites that it comes with? Mine showed up today and has been

Re: [Flexradio] Win7 tip - Re: Radio fails to start/be recognized

2010-04-11 Thread Steven L Hess
Its pretty random. I power cycled the radio and PowerSDR several times today trying to work out a HIGH SWR problem between my Flex-3000 and a MFJ-993 and a balanced antenna. It included a power failure. The only time the Flex Driver didn't load was after the power failure and a rebooted Windows 7

Re: [Flexradio] Results from Big Box store quad cores

2010-04-10 Thread Steven L Hess
I use both, The Packet Filter at the router and the firewall provided by Microsoft security essentials. My DPCs are well under 200. I only use the browser to get software for the Amateur Radio dedicated computer on that computer. I don't have Flash or Acrobat installed on the Amateur Radio

Re: [Flexradio] Revisited - firewire

2010-04-09 Thread Steven L Hess
The Sock Puppet of Doom has no firewire problems using the stock Windows 7 64 Pro drivers other than the Flex driver occasionally doesn't start and I have to power cycle the radio. I have yet to see a BSOD in Windows 7 64. Windows 7 64 mostly just works. On 04/09/2010 10:24 AM, Neal Campbell

[Flexradio] My google search failed and yhe Knowledge base returned no useful results.

2010-04-08 Thread Steven L Hess
My search was Where does PowerSDR store recorded audio Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is on and I am not on a net or using the digital modes; 3975, 14.329. I am always listening for fellow Flexers.

Re: [Flexradio] What amplified speakers are good?

2010-04-04 Thread Steven L Hess
I have Bose Companion 2 speakers in use with my Flex-3000. They I have the same in my shack. I like them. They sound way better than my TS-2000 speaker and I always though that was the best Amateur Radio audio I had heard. Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one

Re: [Flexradio] What amplified speakers are good?

2010-04-04 Thread Steven L Hess
I see I still fail at proof reading. On 04/04/2010 04:45 PM, Steven L Hess wrote: I have Bose Companion 2 speakers in use with my Flex-3000. They I have the same in my shack. I like them. They sound way better than my TS-2000 speaker and I always though that was the best Amateur Radio audio

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 1500 and Pretty Betty

2010-04-02 Thread Steven L Hess
Wow. RX Sounds great. On 04/02/2010 01:27 PM, Dudley Hurry wrote: For those that are real curious about the Flex 1500 and/or Pretty Betty, I have a Podcast going with the 1500. http://www.livestream.com/wa5qpz You and join the chat without signing up for LiveStream, open to all. If

Re: [Flexradio] Fw: Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-04-01 Thread Steven L Hess
Before I take Neal's advice and try and get DDUtil running. I see its for the XP environment is there anyone running it on Windows 7 64 that can confirm it is worth the effort to try and get configured? I am anxiously waiting for a PowerSDR version of Bobmeter because I am attracted to

Re: [Flexradio] Fw: Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-04-01 Thread Steven L Hess
I guess I will be using the Radio CAT and not Passive Listen. It seems to be connecting to PowerSDR just fine. On 04/01/2010 01:25 PM, Dave Beumer WØDHB wrote: Works great on Win 7 64 for me -Original Message- From: Steven L Hess [mailto:sh...@bak.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, April 01

Re: [Flexradio] Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-03-31 Thread Steven L Hess
Question will it work with PowerSDR v1.18.5? On 03/31/2010 04:41 PM, David McKenzie wrote: Found it: http://www.woodboxradio.com/uk/BobMeters.html Going to give this a shot, looks great. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 7:36 PM, David McKenzie k1...@vhfwiki.com wrote: Indeed, what program is

Re: [Flexradio] Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-03-31 Thread Steven L Hess
is unreleased unfortunately. That video makes it look ready for release though. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 7:58 PM, Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com wrote: Question will it work with PowerSDR v1.18.5? On 03/31/2010 04:41 PM, David McKenzie wrote: Found it: http

Re: [Flexradio] Fw: Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-03-31 Thread Steven L Hess
and the other one in the S meter program. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Mountain Dr Hays, NC 28635 www.n4py.com - Original Message - From: Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com To: Edwin Marzan edwin_mar...@hotmail.com Cc: n4...@earthlink.net; k1...@vhfwiki.com; flexradio@flex

Re: [Flexradio] Fw: Videos of Flex on touchscreen and Tmate

2010-03-31 Thread Steven L Hess
Bobmeter Well I was not currently using the CAT port so I should have opened when I configured it . It can't open either of the pair that is configured for CAT. I also tried running Bobmeter and configuring it as Administrator with no joy yet. Com 5 fails and Com 6 says it can't open the port.

Re: [Flexradio] Failed to load resources from resource file

2010-03-27 Thread Steven L Hess
Was vspManager installed in the test mode? I installed it in the normal mode and I had no problems with signing issues. I then put the machine in test mode to install VAC 4.09. On 03/27/2010 12:47 PM, Tim Ellison wrote: What version of VAC are you using? Only v4.10 is signed and it has SERIOUS

Re: [Flexradio] Failed to load resources from resource file

2010-03-27 Thread Steven L Hess
Where is the URL to the N3ZH software? On 03/27/2010 06:03 AM, howa...@howardz.com wrote: Hi Drax There are two suggestions for you: 1. Ham Radio Deluxe polls a radio for oodles of information, and does it several times per second. You can slow this down in HRD Options to once per second,

Re: [Flexradio] FLEX-1500 to FLEX-1500 QSO Report

2010-03-26 Thread Steven L Hess
I loled On 03/26/2010 12:54 PM, Greg Jurrens wrote: In a shameless attempt to beat out the boss K5SDR and his 900mi FLEX-1500 USB QSO K5SDR(our club call) in EM10ck is reporting a successful QSO with W4TME in FM05NP, a range of 1153mi. K5SDR RIG: FLEX-1500 POWER: 5w MODE: PSK-31

Re: [Flexradio] Which PowerSDR version to use?

2010-03-25 Thread Steven L Hess
I wish I could moderate this statement up Dave. it is +5 insightfull The Flex-3000 I have is so good it can make me happily run a Microsoft product on a dedicated machine. I am happy owing one to the greatest radios in the world. We have one of the best communities in the world supported by a

Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power flexradio power cord

2010-03-22 Thread Steven L Hess
I figured it it needed fuses Flex-Radio would have provided them. I soldered some lugs on the cables and bolted it directly to my Astron RS-35A. Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Skype flamebait Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies if the radio is on and I am not on a net or using

Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power flexradio power cord

2010-03-22 Thread Steven L Hess
fuse on the power cable for extra protection, as it is easier to replace one of those fuses than to crack open the radio cover and replace the one inside. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L

Re: [Flexradio] Anderson power flexradio power cord

2010-03-22 Thread Steven L Hess
I found ATC holders with 10 ga pigtails on Amazon and ordered some of them. I hope a 10 ga wire will carry the current. On 03/22/2010 02:55 PM, Steven L Hess wrote: Guess I need to find a ATO type fuse holder with 10 ga pigtails. Do they even make such a beast? AlI the ones I saw were with 12

[Flexradio] Error when accessing Knowledge Base.

2010-03-21 Thread Steven L Hess
Doing a search of the Knowledge Base at the Flex-Radio site for WSJT6 returned a error. Detailed error information follows: Date and Time: 3/21/2010 2:51:19 PM Machine Name: DEDI232 Process User: NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE Remote User: Remote Address:

Re: [Flexradio] Fatal error

2010-02-11 Thread Steven L Hess
What I found interesting was Windows 7 64 bit installed six updates even though I have automatic updates set to prompt me that updates are available but not to install them. I verified this setting after it happened. No problems running 1.18.3 or 1.18.4 here however. Steven -- Regards de

Re: [Flexradio] VAC stuck at 44100

2010-02-09 Thread Steven L Hess
Dudley I changed it to Windows WDM-KS. That is a better audio format. Now If I didn't have to restart the radio 50% of the time to get the driver to wake up on staring up the Flex-3000 under Windows 7 would be wonderful. I have DPC latency of 172 with HRD 5 running with the logbook, DM780 and,

Re: [Flexradio] VAC stuck at 44100

2010-02-08 Thread Steven L Hess
Its Windows 7 Go in to the control panel under sound and manage audio devices. Set everything you can under manage audio devices to 48K including the under Recording tab. You should see both VAC cables under the recording tab too. Reboot. Check the sound properties under the in control panel

Re: [Flexradio] Flex 3000 with Windows 7 observation (garbling audio)

2010-02-07 Thread Steven L Hess
The only Flex-3000 Windows 7 issue I have is the Radio not being recognized the first time I turn it on occasionally. That would be a driver issue I am sure. -- Regards de KC6KGE Up all night Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies: 3975, 7181, 14.329, 52.560, 146.550 Simplex

Re: [Flexradio] Windows 7 audio

2010-02-07 Thread Steven L Hess
When I had a mismatch in sampling rates with VAC I went through the sound manager and did this to every device that it would let me adjust to 48K then I rebooted. I went back in and checked the sound manager again and it had reset several devices back to 41K. I did it again and rebooted this time

Re: [Flexradio] VAC mismatch between line one and line two

2010-02-03 Thread Steven L Hess
Jan yes that is where I configured it. Both Virtual cables were set to 48K in the Windows 7 Sound Control Properties. but only one was actually at 48k Virtual Cable one was still starting at 41K. The VAC setting in PowerSDR was also configured for 48K Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Up all night

Re: [Flexradio] VAC mismatch between line one and line two

2010-02-03 Thread Steven L Hess
Joe DM780 works well at 41K as well. Its maddening that I can get them to both set to 48K as I am sure it would work better. There has to be a way to manage this. Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Up all night Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies: 3975, 7181, 14.329, 52.560, 146.550

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload.

2010-02-02 Thread Steven L Hess
Simon this is what I have Vac Settings PowerSDR settings http://www.slhess.com/pictures/VACsetings.png I set it up from this KC article. How to Setup Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) 4.0x with PowerSDR 1.x http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50230.aspx On 02/02/2010 01:17 AM, Simon HB9DRV

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload.

2010-02-02 Thread Steven L Hess
-radio.com -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex- radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L Hess Simon this is what I have Vac Settings PowerSDR settings http://www.slhess.com/pictures/VACsetings.png

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload.

2010-02-02 Thread Steven L Hess
, Joe Knapp wrote: On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Steven L Hess sh...@bak.rr.com wrote: From quickly reading the VAC documentation I didn't grasp how I would change the sample rate from 4100 to 4800. As my primary audio sample rate is 48k I attempted to match the VAC PowerSDR setting

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rfout into Dummyload.

2010-02-02 Thread Steven L Hess
Thanks for windows 7 tip sound card configuration tip Jan. Now if I can remember it when I need it. I didn't even know that level of control was there. I found the transmit signal cleaner at 41000 on fldigi and DM780 on the PowerSDR display. I wonder why different results? I am leaving it at

[Flexradio] VAC mismatch between line one and line two

2010-02-02 Thread Steven L Hess
Sorry to bug the reflector again. I was playing with the sample rate settings in VAC and the Windows 7 sound configuration properties and VAC settings in PowerSDR. I noticed a mismatch between line one and line two Line one was set for 48000 but VAC control pannel says its 41000 Line two is

[Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummy load.

2010-02-01 Thread Steven L Hess
Flex-3000 Windows 7 64 PowerSDR v1.18.3 Driver Version 3.5.0.7171 Firmware 1.2.5.6 Licensed version of VAC fldigi 3.12.5 After the Suggestion that it was RF getting into the system I I checked all my RF grounding and re-ran my test into a dummy load with 0 RF out. The Spur is still present in

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload.

2010-02-01 Thread Steven L Hess
-Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L Hess Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:36 PM To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload. Flex-3000

Re: [Flexradio] Spur in PSK31 output even with no rf out into Dummyload.

2010-02-01 Thread Steven L Hess
wrote: I would be afraid I would get hunted down and hung if I went on the air with that. It was -115 dB down. I seriously doubt anyone would notice. -Tim -Original Message- From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven L

[Flexradio] Transmitted spur in PSK31

2010-01-31 Thread Steven L Hess
I got fldigi set up and VAC and vspMgr configured. When I tested it using PSK31 I got this spur in the Panafall on transmit. http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2518/psk31spur.jpg Flex-3000 Windows 7 64 PowerSDR v1.18.3 Driver Version 3.5.0.7171 Firmware 1.2.5.6 Licensed version of VAC What do

Re: [Flexradio] How we can help

2010-01-30 Thread Steven L Hess
You are right Neal. 99.9% of my problems are cockpit errors. My Google-fu is weak. I am loving the new system I built. DPCs is 137 with just PowerSDR running. My Newegg build parts list from public wishlist. http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8046769 I have

[Flexradio] Windows 7

2010-01-21 Thread Steven L Hess
The current PowerSDR and the current Firewire Driver mostly work just under Windows 7 64. Sometimes I have to turn my Flex-3000 on twice for the Firewire Driver to kick in before running PowerSDR. Windows 7 64 bit seems to default install in the paranoid security policy mode. I had to be

[Flexradio] Watching the splatter

2010-01-21 Thread Steven L Hess
I run in the Panafall mode and some of these folks are 7kc wide on it and plenty are 5kc wide. No point in trying to clue them in. Steven -- Regards de KC6KGE Up all night Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies: 3975, 7181, 14.329, 52.560, 146.550 Simplex tone squelch PL 100 and,

[Flexradio] Flex 3000 48K or 96K? SR?

2010-01-10 Thread Steven L Hess
I need advice on the sample rate. I run SSB almost entirely. OS is Windows 7 64 bit with the current Flex drivers and PowerSDR. Processor is a AMD Phenom II 2.8 ghz L2 is 512 x 4 with 4 gigs of ram. Which sample rate should I use? Currently I am running 48K with a 2048 buffer in safe mode level

[Flexradio] virtual serial cable

2009-12-23 Thread Steven L Hess
What is the name of the latest virtual serial cable we are supposed to be using? I can't remember it and my search of the KB and google show my search skill are weak. -- Regards de KC6KGE Up all night Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies: 3975, 7181, 14.329, 52.560, 146.550

[Flexradio] Of all the reasons for buying my Flex-3000. Amp tuning with the Flex-3000?

2009-11-29 Thread Steven L Hess
The number one reason I got my Flex-3000 is the reflector. I lurked on the reflector for quite a while with a Flex-1500 pre-ordered. I changed my mind and went with the Flex-3000 based on the reflector. There usually is a very low signal to noise ratio here. The Flex community is great and Flex

[Flexradio] Flex-1500

2009-06-03 Thread Steven L Hess
I can't wait to get my hands on my Flex-1500. -- KC6KGE Monitoring at least one of the following Frequencies: 3975, 7181, 14.329, 52.560, 146.550 Simplex tone squelch PL 100 and, 442.950 + PL 103.5 or 443.900 + PL 100. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing

[Flexradio] Monitiring 14.329. Other OSes.

2009-04-21 Thread Steven L Hess
Hi All I have the Flex-1500 pre-ordered so I am not QRV with a Flex radio yet but I heard a few weak stations in the noise on my TS-570D earlier today before I had to go deal with a partially flooded basement and a backed up drain. I'll keep listening for calls in that frequency. It's too bad