Re: [Flexradio] FlexRadio Digest, Vol 63, Issue 18

2010-07-18 Thread W6FE John
Yeah, seen this. there is speculation it was in Texas and also speculation it was Dudley... -- From: Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 9:00 AM To: Subject: FlexRadio Digest, Vol 63, Issue 18 Send FlexRadio mailing list submissions to flexradio@flex-

[Flexradio] K9DUR Ray high SWR reading

2006-10-24 Thread w6fe
Regarding K9DUR Rays high SWR reading This situation is exactly what happened in my station for a period of time. Even though you have a high SWR reading, look at your DC current draw from the power supply. You will see the radio is not transmitting and has shut down. Resolve: Place 1 or 2 r

Re: [Flexradio] High SWR indication and loss of keying

2006-10-16 Thread w6fe
I had very same problem and it appears that SWR is not the problem but RF in the shack is. I added two (2) radio shack cable type clamp on chokes to the USB cable about 6 months ago and problem resolved. Put the Chokes right at the computer where the cable plugs in. Chokes a little loose on usb

[Flexradio] Using Quadra Amp with SDR-1000

2006-08-23 Thread w6fe
Ref: question on using Quadra Amp with SDR-1000 I have been using SDR-1000 with my Quadra for about a year with no problems. When selecting bands (RF sense) I use about 30 watts in cw mode and key the amp and press the F SET button to get proper band. Works like a charm and doesn't take much m

Re: [Flexradio] USB cable problem

2006-03-18 Thread w6fe
problem a slight bit. My thoughts, maybe this disconnect precaution is too sensitive. If was normal analog type radio, would just tighten it up a bit and know all would surely be fine as the level of swr is really low so therefore should not be a problem. John W6FE

[Flexradio] SDR-1000 Bug report

2006-02-26 Thread w6fe
Attn: Service Department Re: SDR-1000 with ATU and DEMI144-28FRS installed. Date Received: 16 Feb 2006. Problem: Unit fails to release key line to external rf amplifier upon USB adapter abort. I am (attempting) using the SDR-1000 to drive my Yaesu Quadra VL-1000 soiid state RF Amplifier and w