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Keyboard shortcut

February 1, 2011, 4:27 am
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Hi all,
do you know the keyboard shortcut to turn ON/OFF the ATU?
Since yesterday I have the ShuttleXpress and I would like to use one of the five buttons to turn On and Off the ATU.
In the excel file available for Powersdr 1.xx there is no mention.
Do you know something about this?

73, Mimmo - IZ0GIF
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recording,,SDR

February 2, 2011, 1:33 am
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Hi, When I record somthing I can not play back using the play button...any ideas?..thanks
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Quick tip for better performance with marginal PC

February 10, 2011, 9:51 am
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Hi Guys-

Well, after combing out everything that could pull my PC away from servicing my 3000, I keep
noticing more little things which use system resources. You can monitor this by using the Resource Monitor
in windows 7 (may be in other windows too).

I noticed that after boot-up, the machine is extra busy for about 10 minutes doing things on-line.
It looks like it might be Microsoft-based things. It quiets-down after a while, but still, there is network
activity a lot of the time when you are[i] doing nothing[/i] on the PC.

So, I've taken to pulling out my RJ-45 ethernet cable jack from the laptop when SDR is running.
Ahh, those little popping sounds quiet-down. As well, I notice that if my SDR window is too big
(or full-screen) the audio popping comes back.. so I have a limit on window size.

You can "stress" SDR by turning on the NR function. That takes more horsepower.
Of course, over time, you will load new things on the PC which pull on system resources
when you are not using anything. Watch that stuff using the msconfig utility.

Best DX out there!

Bob-AB5N ;)
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upgrading Computer

February 13, 2011, 8:31 am
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Hello Folks,

I presently have one of Neal's mid-price SDR computers. I am gutting the MD,CPU,Memory and HDD

The present parts that I will be replacing are

ASUS MA78-E

AMD 955 Black Edition 4 cores w/2 meg of total L2 Cache

GSKILL DRR2 4gb I think 800

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New parts

ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX

The memory will be 4gb of GSKILL Ripjaw memory

I will also be using a SSD instead of a HDD

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Should this upgrade be sufficient for the new powersdr2.0 I am speaking about getting as close to 0us on the DPC Latency meter. Plus I want to stock up on computer parts in the event of a failure.

ANY suggestions would be most helpful. My goal is to make my 3000 as real time as I can.

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flex3000

February 15, 2011, 2:38 am
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Hi all,

I found such a thing that free of charge virtual Com ports recommended Flex, are having a problem like if you fast tuning the frequency then the program is getting frozen. This is just one issue. Changing from 96000 to 48000 is not solving this issue.

I think I found some solution,sorry this one not for Free :w00t: - http://www.eltima.com/products/vspdxp/

Try this program it works for me just fine.

Thank you.

73's Alex K2PAL

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Setting Win 7 Pro Need Some Help!

February 22, 2011, 10:31 am
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I just upgraded my computer and need some advice in what services to turn off in Win 7 Pro 32-bit
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My Firewire issues with Toshiba Satelite Notebook - FLEX-3000 - PowerSDR v2.0.16

February 22, 2011, 12:25 pm
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I purchased a Toshiba Satelite notebook to run PowerSDR and control my FLEX-3000. I read

the hardware and fire wire suggestions and decided to purchase the Manhattan Firewire 400

ExpressCard/34. It has a TI chipset and has two 1394a ports. My laptop is Toshiba model

A655-S6095, Intel i5 with 4G RAM running WIN 7. I Installed the Firewire card, PowerSDR

v2.0.16, and powered up the system. I set the defaults buffer size to 1024 and sample rate

to 96Khz. Pressed the Start button and the Pandapter froze. I could toggle the "start"

button to toggle on/off and the Pandapter would run for a "cycle" then freeze. I tried

changing the Operation Modes in FlexRadio, changed the sample rate to 48Khz and buffer size

to 2048 and 512, Finally got it to run for a couple of minutes with 48Khz and buffer 2048,

but the pandapter display would still freeze after a few minutes. Loaded WIN XP - same

result. I read where sometimes the IRQ's are shared with the ExpressCard and went in to

the BIOS and tried changing IRQ prority, no change. I was pretty much convinced my problem

was Firewire related.

So decided to try a $40 Dynex Firewire 800 ExpressCard from Best Buy. It has a LSI FW643E

chipset and a 1394a and a 1394b port. I did not see the LSI chipset in the compatible

list, and it cautioned about dual revision 1394 cards. But, I had to get another data

point. I installed it, set the FlexRadio to default 1024 buffer size, and 96Khz. Powered

up and worked great, no issues. What a relief. So wanted to pass along my experience in

hopes of helping other folks out there.

Happy Flexing!
Steve - KM4CJ

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New 3000 User

March 4, 2011, 12:18 am
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I just received my second Flex 3000 this past week and have it now running in XP. My first disappointment was the first radio arrived DOA and Flex sent another. Now, although I had to add most all the drivers and software through Safe-Mode, it started up and works! Firewire was not a problem with the older Dell Optiplex dual core I'm using. I was considering trying to add the flex on a version of Windows 7, since I have swapable drives in the Dell.

I've now been dabbling with the 3000 but have a feeling of disappointment since I need third party software to this or that. I kind-a believed (in my own mind, I guess) that it was all here, and ready to operate. I kind-a thought it was all there in PowerSDR.

For the past six months, I've been using my Yaesu FT950 and HRD(v5); and have become somewhat good at it. I can do CW via the keyboard as MCW, and operate PSK and .... now I've just spent over a grand to own this "Dream Box," that does not do this or that without third party software. Isn't this then defeating the PowerSDR software? my feelings are that just maybe I should have gotten the Kenwood with built in Digital as my second rig.

PowerSDR seems like a great interface, and the filters...wow! BUT, how does one now interconnect or even take a step backwards to using other software? Do you loose the filters in SDR when using HRD? I also cannot seem to get the CW program to work within PowerSDR with my PC keyboard. Anyone have a thought? I don't want to use MixW, I want to use something more modern and powerful like the PowerSDR. Anyone?

I was so impressed with all the demos and U-Tube videos that showed contacts in action, and the wonder of the Flex filters and such. That's why I bought the Flex in the first place, thinking it was all here in the new "Dream Box." Am I the only one feeling this way? I want more!

Does anyone have anything to add / offer? And maybe steps to use/add HRD to the Flex3000?

Tom, KC9RDG (KC9RDG@arrl.net)
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Problems with network card

March 4, 2011, 8:39 pm
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Flex 3000 and w7 32bit, all fantastic but I have a small problem: the network adapter installed a Realtek chip with Lindy, I generate interference on several bands, especially on 15 meters ... even where I drop the connection when transmitting :w00t: to return as soon as I finish tx ...
any advice? what to do? qulche NIC known to be less sensitive, and that does not generate noise? Any tnx

Dave IW7EBA
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new 3000 owner

March 5, 2011, 5:21 am
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Okay I've got me a flex 3000.

how do I get the best sound out of this radio?

is there a factory default I can go to if I get the settings all messed up?

I've read some post about adding a file to the mmsstv folder to allow me to use it for mmsstv, but I haven't been able to locate the file.

any other off the top advice is welcome. I'm excited to have a flex, now I need it to sound as good as the ones I saw in Plano last year ;)

Thanx in advance

John

K5ZY

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Do you use a touch screen?

March 9, 2011, 8:39 am
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May be buying a 3ooo and thinking about a touch screen. If you have one then which model? Looking at the all-in-one systems also but worried about the built in firewire and not having a slot to add a card. If you are using a Sony Vaio all-in-one or the like then I would appreciate your comments also. I have a dual core that will work so just buying a monitor will be fine as well. If you have a touch screen then tell me more! Thanks
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March 17, 2011, 2:24 pm
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Recording and playback

March 19, 2011, 2:22 pm
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I've made some recordings of pre-processed audio. How can I convert these to processed WAVs or mp3s?

also, is there seriously no way to fast forward or reverse through a recorded pre-processed audio file?
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Current use of Mac OSX with PowerSDR 2.x

March 29, 2011, 3:55 am
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Hi:

I am looking for any recent (2011) experiences with using a Mac (Intel version) and one of the Windows emulators. Specifically, I don't want to use Bootcamp because of the need to reboot the Mac all the time.

Has anyone used either VMware Fusion or Parallels with any success in conjunction with PowerSDR?

Thanks in advance,
Barry
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New release v2.0.22

March 29, 2011, 6:05 am
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Hello everyone, I updated to v2.0.22 everything works great :D , I noticed only a small reduction of the peak power (in all bands from 100-110watt at 80-90), could be due to the new design algorithm ALC ? (as I read the release notes), better performance, and then goes into action before .. compared to the previous settings that I used the mic v1.19.3? or is it a matter of firmware and related parameters,? Has anyone encountered the same?

73 IW7EBA Dave
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"Constant Stream of Enhancements"???

April 10, 2011, 12:00 am
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...I wonder when this 'Official Statement' stopped being true? :

[i]
"Unlike other radios whose firmware comes out maybe once a year if ever, FlexRadio Systems provides a constant stream of enhancements on a [b]mostly weekly basis[/b] that incorporate both internally developed and [b]customer provided features[/b]. Do you want a new radio every week? Sure you do! Users of FlexRadio Systems transceivers simply download and install free software updates from the FlexRadio Systems website in order to get that new radio. It does not get any easier or better than that!"[/i]

(I think the 'WebMaster' needs to check his content more often!)


[b]How come then is this forum seemingly full of people still wanting basic things to work?[/b]


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FLEX 3000

April 11, 2011, 2:12 am
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I have a FLEX 3000. I can receive, but for some reason there is no RF power output. I would appreciate your comments.
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Flex 3000 and SB220 amp

April 24, 2011, 12:58 am
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Hello, When I turn on my SB-220 it affects the receive audio. Its like I turn on an attenuator and the signal level drops. Did a factory reset and no difference. Any help would be great.:)
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ctss tones repeater shifts etc

April 30, 2011, 6:30 am
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Hi all

new post not had flex long but very happy with it

If i could do a wish list with the bands starting to open on 10 and six is there a way to put /get ctss tones etc for the european repeters

many thanks steve g0tys

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Version 2.0.22 and HRD

May 3, 2011, 3:23 am
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I have just upgraded my PowerSDR to version 2.0.22 and my Flex-3000 worked perfectly. However when I tried to connect via HRD I got a communication fault and cannot find out why since under the old v1.18.6 I had no problem. Can somebody guide me as to what i need to do?
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