Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-24 Thread Gerald Youngblood
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Clark, K3IO Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 11:25 PM To: Tim Ellison Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) An additional question. The specs show a 0.5PPM TCXO with external 10MHz oscillator

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-24 Thread James Courtier-Dutton
Jim Lux wrote: At 05:49 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as FT-2000D and 1.3 times as large as a IC-7800. I wonder how much these big dudes are going to weigh, I'm guessing around 35 lbs unless a switching power supply is used, hope not.

[Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
The FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated. Question Q10 has an updated. I believe this update is what everyone has really been waiting on. You can access the FLEX-5000 FAQ at the following URL: http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10374 Enjoy! -Tim - FRS KB administrator

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
, 2007 5:59 PM Subject: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) The FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated. Question Q10 has an updated. I believe this update is what everyone has really been waiting on. You can access the FLEX-5000 FAQ at the following URL: http://kb.flex

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
] To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 5:59 PM Subject: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) The FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated. Question Q10 has an updated. I believe this update is what everyone has really been waiting on. You can access

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
] To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 5:59 PM Subject: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) The FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated. Question Q10 has an updated. I believe this update is what everyone has really been waiting on. You can access the FLEX-5000 FAQ

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
No, you look harder. The D dimensions are in metric only. Bob - Original Message - From: Tim Ellison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bob Maser [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:54 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 04:14 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: I want the D model. How much? When is going to be available? Since the dimensions are only given in metrics does this mean that it is only available in metric countries? I'm sure that's an oversight. For buyers still using archaic units, I'm sure new

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tim Ellison
I really prefer angstroms so I can use exponential notation :-) -Tim - -Original Message- From: Jim Lux [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:06 PM To: Bob Maser; Tim Ellison; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:00 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: No, you look harder. The D dimensions are in metric only. refresh that cache.. couldn't find a timestamp in the file, but that's quick work Tim. Jim,w6rmk ___ FlexRadio mailing list FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Maser
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim Lux [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Bob Maser [EMAIL PROTECTED]; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:10 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) I really prefer angstroms so I can use exponential notation :-) -Tim - -Original

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Ray J
the C model looks close to the specs of the ft-1000, only 4 inches taller... wonder whats going to happen when the put a 300 watt amp and a 9 screen in the D model? back to the boat anchor days..? lol W9RAY Ray J Bob Maser wrote: FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Jim Lux
At 05:49 PM 4/23/2007, Bob Maser wrote: FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice as large as FT-2000D and 1.3 times as large as a IC-7800. I wonder how much these big dudes are going to weigh, I'm guessing around 35 lbs unless a switching power supply is used, hope not. There's no good reason

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Gerald Youngblood
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Maser Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:49 PM To: Tim Ellison; Jim Lux; flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important) FWIW, the C and D versions will be twice

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated (important)

2007-04-23 Thread Tom Clark, K3IO
An additional question. The specs show a 0.5PPM TCXO with external 10MHz oscillator optional. Is there any chance that the TCXO actually a VCTCXO (Voltage Controlled TCXO)? If so, then it will be relatively easy to lock the internal TCXO to an external standard (like with something similar to the

[Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread Tim Ellison
Over the weekend several new questions have been added to the FLEX-5000 FAQ; specifically Q40 to Q43. The answer for Q38 was expanded to include more detail. http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10374 -Tim - FRS KB Administrator -- next part -- An

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Hi, this may be nit picking, but ... A. The filters are optimized for the amateur bands but will operate over the entire HF spectrum. We lock transmitter TR relay in firmware and require a valid license to receive a key to operate outside of ITU recognized bandplans. 1) With the open

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Hi Phil, you assume of course, that there is more firmware than just a controller for the firewire. I made the sloppy assumption that the firmware is the console, which is open source. vy 73 de toby ___ FlexRadio mailing list

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread Philip Covington
On 4/16/07, Toby Deinhardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Phil, you assume of course, that there is more firmware than just a controller for the firewire. I made the sloppy assumption that the firmware is the console, which is open source. vy 73 de toby Yes, of course. I am assuming that

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread Jim Lux
At 03:02 PM 4/16/2007, Philip Covington wrote: If the radio's operation is locked in firmware and the firmware is closed source then it does mean something. Unless you reverse engineer the firmware you are out of luck unless Flex decides you are worthy of a firmware update to unlock the radio.

Re: [Flexradio] [KB] FLEX-5000 FAQ has been updated

2007-04-16 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
Jim Lux said the following on 04/16/2007 06:23 PM: I'm sure the flex folk have been furiously formulating a response to all of our speculation, little realizing what a firestorm an offhand FAQ might trigger. I just throw some more gasoline on the fire, out of sheer cussedness... reverse