Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration

Shouldn't the psychic know to call me if I'm having a problem? Tim N9PUZ On 11/26/2011 10:32 PM, Neal Campbell wrote: Hi HI I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you call one and see I guess! 73 On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Dave Gomberg wrote: Did you k

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

At about $535 USD it's not a bad price either. Looks nicely laid out. Tim N9PUZ On 11/27/2011 6:39 PM, Brian Lloyd wrote: Someone sent me this link today. It looks like the bee's knees for the 1500. http://www.nikkemedia.fi/juma-pa100/ ___ FlexRad

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

On 11/28/2011 10:15 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: I plan to get at least one of the Super Packer Pro V3 when it becomes available. I only posted that other link because: - it was interesting; - it appears to be well constructed; - it appears to be available now. I sincerely hope that Virg

Re: [Flexradio] Keying PTT on an amp with my 1500

On 12/1/2011 7:03 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: I will do as you suggest and take some readings. It appears I will at least need the diode but I'm still unclear on where to put it exactly. Have a look here: Reading the whole page may clear some

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: that the PCB for this amp is available from Hobby PCB and there is a whole Yahoo group devoted to the HBC projects ( ARRL HBC) where a full BOM and all kinds of additional help is available. Perhaps it's just me but searching does not find this group

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

Never mind. (fat fingers) Tim N9PUZ On 12/3/2011 10:05 PM, Tim McDonough N9PUZ wrote: On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: that the PCB for this amp is available from Hobby PCB and there is a whole Yahoo group devoted to the HBC projects ( ARRL HBC) where a full BOM and all kinds of

Re: [Flexradio] 3000 or 5000

On 12/8/2011 12:39 PM, Alfred Green wrote: The main reason I have it accessible is for the microphone jack. I have a single MH-31 that I share between the F3K, my F1500 and my FT817. If someone knows of a source I would like to get a couple more.

Re: [Flexradio] Fan noise

The egg nog just adds some color to the alcohol so it's easier to tell when your glass is empty. Tim N9PUZ On 12/8/2011 3:36 PM, Burt wrote: Are you supposed to add alcohol to the egg nog? --- On Thu, 12/8/11, William H. Fite wrote: Bottom line: If you think it is going to bother you, it

Re: [Flexradio] [FlexEdge] UNGAWA !!!

George of the Jungle fan from way back. Tim N9PUZ On 12/9/2011 7:56 AM, pierceday wrote: WoW! Haven't heard UNGAWA since the Saturday movies of the 40's. Wonder how many on the list had to look it up. ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex

Re: [Flexradio] Misinformation about k3 being srd

On 12/11/2011 11:54 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: All, There are many hams that swear up and down that their K3's are software defined. I try to explain to them that their k3 rigs are software enhanced, but not truly software defined. Many hams including some very bright engineers that are in

Re: [Flexradio] Interesting 100W amp for Flex 1500

On 12/3/2011 5:27 PM, Michael Tondee wrote: I think the 125 dollars or so that I have in my HBC amp was money well spent. I even "stylized" it to match the 1500 with a black panel and some blue LED band indicators! 73, Michael, W4HIJ Michael, Do you have any photos of your completed amp? My p

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

Maybe we could invent a protocol where letters were represented by short and long bursts of a carrier sent by opening and closing a simple switch of some sort. Oh, wait... :-) Tim N9PUZ On 1/2/2012 2:43 PM, Burt wrote: You can use a computer generated voice and you won't even have to speak (

[Flexradio] Computer Headsets

I am looking at adapting an electric type computer/gaming type headset to my Flex 1500. For those of you who have already done this were the suggestions in the Knowledge Base suitable? Is the gain control in PowerSDR enough to control the level and not have things 'touchy' or did you attenuate

Re: [Flexradio] With all due respect...

On 5/23/2012 9:11 AM, Robert Costa, KB6QXM wrote: I also agree that it will be a great radio and I am happy that there is all of this enthusiasm. What I would personally would like to see is a separate group for discussion of these new products. I think it would be better to just have the disc

Re: [Flexradio] Getting started 1500 any tips ?

On 5/25/2012 12:39 PM, MWM wrote: All good. Made several contacts rite off the bat and got good reports from those contacted far and wide. The receiver is really fantastic and it is going to get a little used to the fact that I just may hear stations which might not hear the 5 watts but that

Re: [Flexradio] Latency Lessons Learned-Computer Tune Ups

On 12/6/2012 3:27 PM, Bill Roberts wrote: I have found that CARBONITE (a background service/program that backs up your data to the cloud and provides restore and access from multiple platforms) can have a negative impact on PowerSDR. Normally, my CPU utilization running PowerSDR 2.4 and HRD run

[Flexradio] Microphone Question

I see a FHM-1 "Flex Hand Microphone" on the web site now. What are the internal differences between it and the Yaesu MH31A8J that is used on radios like the FT-857D. The new version of PowerSDR has TX profiles specifically for this microphone. Tim N9PUZ __

Re: [Flexradio] Acronis Backup

I've used Acronis in the past and it works great. I now use Terabyte's Drive Image program primarily because they charge the same for a server license as they do a desktop PC. Tim N9PUZ On 3/13/2013 2:43 PM, radio...@frontiernet.net wrote: I has a simular issue last month and my Acronis back

Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles

A Powerpole is not a Powerpole. There are many different styles of contacts in the PP14-45 series. They all interconnect, they do not all have the same ratings, retention force, etc. You can download a manufacturer's specification sheet here:

Re: [Flexradio] Amplifier for 1500?

I believe that a kit has to have FCC certification. I have a Hard Rock 50 that was offered as a "group parts buy" like the first version of that amplifier. I think once they started the certification process they stopped sale of the "group buy option." It's a very well done amplifier. Nice boa

[Flexradio] Hardrock 50 and Flex-1500 Radio FOR SALE

* FOR SALE * As my interests are changing I have the following for sale. Prices include shipping to US addresses. Offers on a bundle considered. Let me know what your thinking. Item 1: Assembled Hard Rock 50 Amplifier Serial #1065. 50W output w/5 Watts input. 160M - 6M. This amplifier does _