For what it's worth, Yamaha CM 500 headset with boom mic ~50 and built like a
tank.
Get the Yellow Heil adaptor and you're good to go.
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Michael
Something you said My antivirus is
Microsoft Security Essentials (which is free) caught my eye.
If you have the firewall component of any anti-virus program enabled, it can
cause DPC hits if you are looking at something with the computer on the web at
the same time you are running
Stan K9IUQ
I'm not claiming that every software based Firewall product will create
problems on every machine, far from that.
I run Symatic Corporate AV products on my machines, get it from work as part of
a site license deal that keeps people who work at home from sending stuff to
work on
I'm using PB v 1.19.3 SVN 3466 and wonder if there is some sort of trick to
having the Var 1 and Var 2 filters remember the last setting of them?
In digital modes I use Var 1 as a PSK tight filter and Var 2 as a Olivia filter
@ 500 Hz. I can set them, but this version of Power SDR seems to
I too switched over to the new fire wire driver, no difference before or after
on my XP 32 bit box. I did have the error indicating that I had not loaded the
hot fix, which I loaded seemed to make no difference before or after, well the
error in the scan went away.
Now waiting for Santa and
I'm enjoying my Flex 3000 but have some nits to pick with the Tuner. Maybe
there are improvements in store for the future on how the tuner operates but
for now operation of the tuner is lacking. I do realize that the tuner is
limited in it's design, but from an operations point of view, maybe
Dudley
I did some research looking for what the difference is in Normal ver Safe
Mode 1 and 2 could not find anything. So is there any documentation on what
trade-offs are made by selecting anything other than Normal mode?
Thanks
Anyone running Ham Radio Delux ? What sort of levels are you running for Audio
input indicator for good performance?
I'm finding 5 to 10 percent showing on the status bar gives a pretty good
decode, would like to about hear others experiences with adjusting.
FYI: On 40 tonight I have a
Well after a little more than two weeks I received a nice UPS delivery tonight
and got my newly upgraded Flex 3000 back.
Too soon to tell a lot about if the trip back home was good for the radio, but
sure is nice to have it back in the shack. Can someone spare a sun spot or two?
Has anyone found a way to speed up the tuner in the Flex 3000, or anyone know
if there is any plan to implement memories or something to speed it up?
Not using my Flex 3000 for a few weeks, using a Kenwood TS480 instead, I got a
bit spoiled by fast tunes in the Kenwood.
I've been fighting latency problems, well not exactly problems but funnies in
my computer sense getting my Flex 3000.
My DPC latency numbers were around 350, with an occasional pop to 500 or even
600. I juggled cards around, looked at what was on what IRQ and a bunch of
other tricks that
That's the question many of us early buyers want to know, could you tell a
difference in how the radio worked when you got it back?
Sudden appearance of Sun Spots ?
Rare DX appearing in your waterfall display?
Trash talk on 20 meters disappearing?
Hope and Change?
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Give this a
try and let me know how it goes. This is the first report of a driver
generating a BSoD in over two years.
-Tim
From: Steven O'Neal [mailto:se_on...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:21 AM
To: Tim
Ellison
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Spontaneousreboots
I just upgraded my Flex 3000 with the following:
Firewiredriver .6300
Firmware 1.2.5.6
PowerSDR 1.18.3
Now my computer is rebooting with a message from MS when it comes back that I
have a device driver failure.
Seems to happen after about 10 minutes just running with Power SDR, with DPC
I just noticed on the FELX 3000 ATU Setting Aux Form (CNTR SHIFT A) there is a
set of information fields below the main data.
L: C: Time and Three number fields with adjustment controls.
Looked in the Knowledge base with no results, so can someone explain what those
fields do?
While I
Neil
Figured that out, but what are the other numerical values for and the Long
Test for or do they do?
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Neal
It's probably part of an Easter egg invoking tool.
Enter the right key numbers and Dudley and Tim pops up on SDR doing the Steve
Balmar monkey boy dance.just kidding boys.
I figured something to do with how the tuner is working, but instead of my
usual, hey let's play with
Tim
But it would be such a neat Easter.
What are the three numerical values for? and the Long Test button?
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Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you.
1.18.2might try PB if they have the tuner stuff fixed, last time I fooled
with it there was a problem.
From: telli...@itsco.com
To: se_on...@hotmail.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:31:02 -0400
Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] About Flex-3000 ATU Setting Auxulairy Form
This placing what amounts to putting a large capacitor across the output of
power supply seems to reflect poor DC filtering of the power supply unless I am
reading this wrong. That's mostly switcher power supplies where you run into
that and not the old standard linear types.
I run a fairly
Neil handled the issue in a very gentlemanly way.
As the say in the land of 'OzOn Ya
Polite golf applause.
Steve ex VK8SO
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Check for com port conflicts between PowerSDR and EasyPal.
Not sure, but if you launch a program that tries to grab a port PowerSDR is
using...Bad Things will happen...a line from Ghost Busters.
I don't know EasyPal, but it it also uses some sort of video capture card as an
option,
I just replaced the CPU in my computer, went from a AMD 6000 to a AMD 550, a
bit more powerful but not like going to one of those uber powerful Intel i7
CPU's.
I went ahead and blew away my Wisdom file and had PowerSDR do the auto bit to
create a new Wisdom, but wondered what the difference
Start with this:
Check in your Bios that Speed Step is turned off.
Speed Step, Cool and Quite in AMD speak does not play well with Power SDR.
Speed Step and the AMD version of same shuts down the CPU for small bits of
time to reduce power and keep the CPU running cooler.
Also check your
Adjusting received levels for digital modes, two approaches
appear to be in use for setting the levels on the RX side for digital modes.
My approach has been running HRD with the AGC-T around -90
and then using the RX Audio gain to get a decent display and about 15 percent
level input shown on
Tim
I just worked a station with my usual higher AGC-T in a lower (70 ish) setting
and using the RX gain to bring things back up. I think your observations are in
line with what I am experiencing, your mileage may vary, not to be combined
with other offers.
By the way, is the knowlege base
the ability to measure the signal to noise ratio in
receive too) but you can tune in a station and see what kind of
difference you see by changing the AGC-T gain verses the RX gain in
VAC..
73,
Dudley
WA5QPZ
Steven O'Neal wrote:
Tim
I just worked a station with my usual higher AGC-T
Brian, another interesting approach, I'll have to ponder your comments.
One thing you said did catch my eye.
As for AF gain, I set the VAC level going to the digital mode program
to 0dB. TX level is set to -1dB so my power output is 1dB down from
max, or about 70W. (I am running a Flex
ohm load with no tuner, or bypass by the
way, not having read the test procedure.
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 11:20 PM
To: brian-wb6
I had the Beta version of Windows 7 on a spare HD and started to play around a
bit with it but due to all the negative comments about getting the Firewire
driver sorted out decided to not spend much time with it.
With the soon to be release of the full versions of Win 7 the question becomes
Brian,
I think you got it right with
There is the tendency to think in terms of newer is better. The real
questions are:
I've created more gray hair by updating my personal computer to some new
software or widget just or the heck of it when everything was working fine.
I think for
. No delay at all on PTT if configured this way.
Eddy ON5UQ.
- Original Message -
From: Steven O'Neal se_on...@hotmail.com
To: Flex flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 12:43 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Anyone using HRD V 5.0
I took the plunge and updated
control
configuration in DM780. No delay at all on PTT if configured this way.
Eddy ON5UQ.
- Original Message -
From: Steven O'Neal se_on...@hotmail.com
To: Flex flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 12:43 AM
Subject: [Flexradio] Anyone using HRD V 5.0
about this problem. He did not see anything wrong.
73
José F5JD
Steven O'Neal a écrit :
Eddie
Help me out here.
I might be on the wrong path here, but I thought if you set CAT control in
the CAT control TAB of Power SDR, the PTT field did nothing, maybe got that
wrong.
So
John
There are a couple of folks on this mail reflector that are very successfully
running the iMAC with a Flex 5000. I added to your title to attract their
attention to the question and perhaps one will comment on your base question
about using an iMAC with a Flex.
Dudley is also very good
I took the plunge and updated my version 4.0 HRD to version 5.0 and wanted to
see if anyone else running a Flex has done so and what sort of problems they
are having.
Problems I have encountered so far:
Long delay going into and out of Transmit HRD Bug was already open, so I
added a bit
I'm not sure this will help or confuse, but here's the sorts of drive and
output numbers I am getting with my Flex in Olivia 500/16 mode using HRD
version 4.0
Olivia 500/16 20 meters
Drive at 100
TX Gain is at -5
RF Power out is 15 W
Mic is at -8
I suspect your problem is driving too
I downloaded version 1.18.2 the other day and it works fine, but a minor nag.
How do you make the popup about recalibrating the Image that comes up ever time
you launch the program go away? I might have not done the recall right so
someone can point me at directions on how to do it right.
That did it...
For some reason thought I had done that before, the cal bit, but looks like no.
Thanks for the help.
From: nealk...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:57:06 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Getting rid of nag in 1.18.2
To: se_on...@hotmail.com
There is an article in the
You also did not mention what sort of CPU you are using.
I just changed out my motherboard with a newer one that had AMD Cool and Quiet
and it was throttling the CPU causing all sorts of nasty things. I'm an AMD
fan, so don't know if Intel processors have similar features, but you might
check
Mark
I had many problems with my Flex 3000 locking up until I happened to remember
that I was running a Symantic Firewall product, installed as part of Symantic
Corporate version 10.
You might check to see if you have any sort of firewall program running on your
computer and if so disable
I did a quick look around the knowledge base but could not find what was in
firmware version 1.2.5.5 for my Flex 3000, and yes I realize that after running
it there is a folder with change notes created after running the update. But
I'd like to read that before I do the update.
Is there a
update process as is.
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:21 AM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Flex 3000 firmware Version 1.2.5.5 what's
Harold
You have not mentioned your power supply for the Flex.
Linear or Switcher?
What brand?
On same AC circuit as the Linear? I'd try to get it on a separate AC feed if
possible.
You can monitor the internals of the Flex 3000 by doing a Shift Control I.
Tells you internal temp and DC
I've been trying out the recorder function in PowerSDR and can't seem to make
it do what I want. I've searched in the Knowledge base and the Flex3000 manual,
but still a bit confused on how to make this do what I want.
I'd like to record a voice CQ and then use it to call CQ using playback of
Harold
Before you give up completely, a few questions.
I have the shack grounded with a 1 inch strip of copper reuuning to all in the
shack.
How long is the run, and what do you have it attached to at the ground end? Are
you sure the point where you
have attached to ground is solid?
A
Processor is not the only part of the equation to answering the do I have
enough computer fire power for a flex. I am finding with my FLex 3000 that
the video card is also an important componet.
I run about 10 to 15 percent load on a AMD 6000+ but am seeing a few DPC hits
and an occasional
/KnowledgebaseArticle50371.aspx
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:09 AM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Flex 3000 Operating Temps Question
Anyone
Tim,
What's the difference between 18.1 and 19.1, SVN 3165?
I managed to load 19.1 and it works very well, CAT TX command and Tuner on my
3000 working where tuners were not working on 19.1.PB
I even like the little pop up window that tells you what the final VSWR match
was, now if you can
Bob
I ordered my Flex 3000 on 1 May and received it this past week, of course your
mileage will vary, and number of orders taken at Dayton and from other sources
will load the production pipeline. I think/would guess from absolutely no
knowledge, that the estimate of three weeks is probably a
Bob
I ordered my Flex 3000 on 1 May and received it this past week, of course your
mileage will vary, and number of orders taken at Dayton and from other sources
will load the production pipeline. I think/would guess from absolutely no
knowledge, that the estimate of three weeks is probably a
Anyone using a Flex 3000 for digital modes?
Running my today and monitoring Internal Temps (CONTROL SHIFT I) I see my temps
and line in voltage. Just receiving, I sit around 36 C and 13.7 V. When running
PSK 31 at 20 watts output I see a peak reading of 74c, and voltage drop to 13.5
v, is
the rig rather than
a CAT command.
-Tim
From: Steven O'Neal [mailto:se_on...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 10:04 PM
To: Tim Ellison;
Flex
Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] HRD..MIXW
Help
OK...so I vaguly remember some discussion. I am on 1.18.0
So
other than going to Pretty
://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50363.aspx
-Tim
From: Steven O'Neal [mailto:se_on...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:47 PM
To: Tim Ellison;
Flex
Subject: RE: [SPAM] [Flexradio] HRD..MIXW
Help
Thanks for the tips, I went up on 1.18.1 and all worked
fine.
Side note
will contain the fix.
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 9:30 PM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] HRD..MIXW Help
I'm having a heck of a time getting
.
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4...@arrl.net
http://wd4elg.net
-Original Message-
From: Tim Ellison [mailto:telli...@itsco.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:53 PM
To: Mark Lunday; 'Steven O'Neal'; 'Flex'
Subject: RE: [Flexradio] How to force IRQ's (Question)
Using v1.18, but I don't
try upgrading the NIC drivers.
The fix? I don't run e-mail when I use the radio.
-Tim
-Original Message-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 9:54 PM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM
Anyone pick up details at Dayton or other places on details of the Flex 1500,
and yes I have read the Flex web site.
Form factor?
Output power?
Really going to draw power from the USB? I thought the 1500 was going to be 5
watts.
I've got a FT817 setup as a portable PSK station, thinking
...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:07 PM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] Any Details on Flex 1500 leaking out?
Anyone pick up details at Dayton or other places on details of the Flex 1500,
and yes I have read the Flex web site.
Form factor
Jim,
Thanks, and that was what I was looking for, not a pointer to the Web site,
most folks look there first.
RS 232hmmm interesting figured they would go for USB, maybe 3.0 would be
more of a real standard with real hardware by the date you are stating.
Thanks again.
To:
Jim,
No worries, I knew something was not computingLOL.
To: se_on...@hotmail.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 22:46:04 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Any Details on Flex 1500 leaking out?
From: n8luv...@juno.com
Oooppsss - My Bad! --- The 1500 is a USB sytem -
www.abrohamnealsoftware.com
(540) 242 0911
On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 2:43 AM, Steven O'Neal se_on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Tim
yes I have read the Flex web site. ... First place I looked.
I was asking if more details have been floating around that might have
come up in Dayton or Colorado
I'm tuning up my system in anticipation of the arrivial of my new Flex 3000 and
have a question about forcing IRQ's.
Seems my Video card and my Firewire card are sharing an IRQ, number 16.
When I go into control panel the settings for the firewire card are greyed out,
Plug and Pray?
Firing
Marty,
I did a quick research and seems one path is turning off AHCP, I DO NOT THINK
THAT IS A GOOD IDEA.
Maybe one of the computer wizards will have a safer answer.
Thanks
From: brahman...@aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 20:15:08 -0400
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] How to force IRQ's (Question)
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:11 PM
To: Flex
Subject: [Flexradio] How to force IRQ's (Question)
I'm tuning up my system in anticipation of the arrivial of my new Flex 3000
and have a question about forcing IRQ's.
Seems
-
From: flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz
[mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Steven O'Neal
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:11 PM
To: Flex
Subject: [SPAM] [Flexradio] How to force IRQ's (Question)
I'm tuning up my system in anticipation of the arrivial of my new Flex
Might also want to check into a Power
conditioner or UPS for the computer. I'm not quite sure, but many of
those have a higher degree of power line filtering and could keep conducted
emissions from your computer from getting back into the radio.
You probably don't want the radio PS
No mention of the Power Supply on the Flex, maybe I missed it. Maybe something
not quite right if you're using a switching power supply, or just about any
power supply from MFJ.
Can you swap to another power supply, or a battery and just not transmit? I
forget the Flex 3000specs, but think
It's all your fault, I had to do it, ordered my Flex3000 tonight, credit card
still smokingThanks for getting me excited.
Anyone what to buy a TS 480? LOL
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