Sdr and 144 mhz transverter integration early 2005. I have never owned or operated the sdr, so i can only comment on the flex 5000. We 65 mhz, same as the sdr and lots and started out with a highend hpcompaq dc7700p, which has an intel e6300 core lots of features, including several that werent 2 duo processor 2 mb of l2 cache, 1066 mhz bus running at 1. The flex3000 is the high performancemidrange 100 watt allband, allmode amateur radio transceiver that achieves receiver performance that rivals all other traditional analogor hybrid dsp transceivers in its price class. The t8 power sdr is an enhanced version that changes a lot about the flex 5000 and older flex radios, once they went to the 6000 series, they changed how they render the screen, so there is no way to enhance it. How to update the flex50003000 firmware prior to v2. Certified preloved flex6400m radios are sold in excellent condition with a full two year warranty. View and download flexradio systems flex5000 series owners manual online.
The flex3000 is a direct descendant of the flex5000. The flex5000 type of transceiver has a much more accurate rf power output scale that the sdr. Flexradio systems flex 5000a sdr transceiver for sale. I am selling 3 of my radios and 1ea amp to get the money to buy a flex 5000. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver with high. You do not have to have a flex 5000 3000 software defined radio connected to the pc to run this validation check.
The flex5000a integrates all iq data and hardware control over a single firewire ieee94 connection to a user provided computer. More than one vehicle will come as pictured free shipping preowned. Dec 02, 2012 with a software defined radio sdr like the flex 3000 or flex 5000 it is the same only some of those add ons are software instead of hardware. Setting transmit audio gain distribution in powersdr w1aex. Instead of digitizing the output of a quadrature sampling detector, which provides access to limited chunks of spectrum at a time, this new radio uses signal capture units. Hooking up an external linear amplifier to a flexradio. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program.
Engineered using the same core multichannel firewire infrastructure as the flex5000, the flex3000 offers ham radio operators a midrange priced, sdr that will continue to just keep getting better. Upgrading the firmware for your flexx000 software defined radio is a two step process. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. We 65 mhz, same as the sdr and lots and started out with a highend hpcompaq dc7700p, which has an intel e6300 core lots of features, including several that werent 2 duo processor 2 mb of. Flex 5000a alc interfaceing the flex 500a with the als600 solid state amp. This is the latest flex5000 power sdr owners manual. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. Dec 10, 2015 this video shows the procedure to calibrate the pa in the flex 5000, as well as the swr. The flex5000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking sdr transceiver. The t8 power sdr is an enhanced version that changes a lot about the flex 5000 and older flex radios, once they went to the 6000 series, they changed how they render the. Flex 6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner.
How to install or upgrade the flex firewire driver best. Certified preloved flex 6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. I had come to a point where i was comfortable with the sdr software and its stability, so it was time to interface the radio to drive a 144 mhz transverter. Certified preloved flex 6400m radios are sold in excellent condition with a full two year warranty. The flex 5000 qsdqse software defined radio transceiver discontinued. Upgrading the pc inside the flex 5000 c ham radio science. The flex 5000 family of amateur radio transceivers provides a hardware platform that will allow significant new software developments to occur. You want to buy the highest quality powered computer speakers you can afford.
Sound cards and multiple cables are no longer necessary. The found new hardware wizard will recognize that you are trying to install a flexradio flex software defined radio. The number of memories is limited only by the pc hard disk space. Flex 5000a for sale with optional second receiver installed. Windows vista, windows 7 with sp1 service pack 1 installed, win8, or win10. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. I initially configured it as recommended in the flex 3000 installation instructions. Introducing the flex5000a ultra high performance software. Flywheelflex plate automatic transmission fits 7888 audi 5000 2677 fits. Welcome to the exciting world of software defined radio.
The flex 5000 second receiver rx2 is, in fact, an entirely independent software defined radio receiver that is equal in performance to the outstanding receiver found in the flex 5000 family of software defined transceivers. After flex radios newest signature series software defined radios hit the market theres been a steady decline in value and interest in their original flex series radios flex5000, 3000, 1500. The flex5000 qsdqse software defined radio transceiver discontinued. The final step of the firmware upgrade process is to automatically issue a software reset of the flex50003000. Upgrading the firmware for your flex x000 software defined radio is a two step process.
You set the buffer and sample rate in the psdr configuration, not on this screen. Ge dash 4000 5000 patient monitor display flex cable 20114026 1 yr warranty see more like this flywheel flex plate automatic transmission fits 7888 audi 5000 2677 fits. Flexradio systems introduces the flex5000 family of ultra high performance software defined radio transceivers. Stay tuned for years to come because this is a software defined radio. How to install the flex firewire device driver flexradio. The flex5000 second receiver rx2 is, in fact, an entirely independent software defined radio receiver that is equal in performance to the outstanding receiver found in the flex5000 family of softwaredefined transceivers. Flex 6400 flex 6600 flex 6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. Depending on the model of radio attached to your computer, the driver will properly identify the specific flex software defined radio you are installing. Open the flex firewire control panel using the program icon located on your desktop. Verifying a successful update of the flex50003000 firmware the flex50003000 must reset or reboot before the new firmware is initialized. Ge dash 4000 5000 patient monitor display flex cable 20114026 1 yr warranty see more like this. The flex5000 family of amateur radio transceivers provides a hardware platform that will allow significant new software developments to occur.
What kind of speakers should i buy for my flexradio sdr. The tokyo hp comport can also be used with your radio and flex radios flex 1500 or any other flex radio as a panadapter and subreceiver. The powersdr console, with a little work, would allow one to put out very precise output levels. To use the flex1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. Flexradio systems flex5000 series owners manual pdf. The computer in the 5000 c is a 2 core processor running windows xp, and just adding more memory did not seem to be the answer. Flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings ab4bj. With the radio comes a firewire card, firewire cable, dc power cord. I set it up with a buffer of 512 and operation mode of normal since i have a fast pc. I replaced my icom 7800 with the flex 5000 and 2nd receiver. Verifying firewire card compatibility with the flex firewire. This setup is built around the current version powersdr version from flex radio.
The flex3000 is the perfect transceiver for hams just getting started with high performancefully software defined radios or a companion sdr for existing flex5000 owners. The supplied open source software, powersdr, creates a powerful and flexible solution. With an incredible thirdorder dynamic range of 100 db in extremely close spacing less than 2 khz, the flex5000 with the rx2 installed results the most versatile multi rx transceiver available. Certified preloved flex6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. Flex5000 accessories and upgrades flexradio systems. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. The experience gained and lessons learned have resulted in an sdr platform that is truly. The app supports splitscreen multitasking on the newer ipads so you can run smartsdr in split mode parallel to your browser, email software or any other app. Possibly because i have embraced the sdr and the fact you must use it with a computer the ergonomics and tribulations of working with the flex5000 just seem like a nonissue to me. Some users may be put out by such things, and prefer the simplicity of setting down in front of a knob radio and tuning by hand. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600. I do almost exclusively cw, ive been watching flex forever but the last software upgrade made me take the plunge.
The solution comes from the software defined radio concept. With a software defined radio sdr like the flex 3000 or flex 5000 it is the same only some of those add ons are software instead of hardware. This setup is built around the current version powersdr. Rtlsdr blog r820t2 rtl2832u 1ppm tcxo sma software defined radio. The only other tuner i have used was made for my yaesu ft847 and it would not tune a 80 meter dipole as well as my flex 5000a does. This video shows the procedure to calibrate the pa in the flex5000, as well as the swr. Having said that, it was a daunting task to get the transmit. I am selling 3 of my radios and 1ea amp to get the money to buy a flex 5000, after playing with it at the hunstville hamfest i know i must have one, i will be selling a ft920, ic761, ten tec pegasus and. Flexradio powersdr is the sdr software used to operate the flex5000, flex3000 and flex1500 software defined radios. Yaesu on the market today direct conversion flex5000, flex3000, flex1500. They have been through a full factory test and recalibration. Once you have accessed the downloads page, select flex 5000 or flex 3000 if you are updating a flex 3000 sdr in the related product drop down box and software.
I just wanted to go to windows 7 64 bit, stay up to date with the current os and get some more head room for future software. Features vary with model as noted in the revision history link below. The first thing i did was install the current version of power sdr 2. Jun 09, 2012 flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings. I have had a flex 3000 for a year or so but i work from home as a programmer and have been sharing my development pc with the flex, not the best situation. One of the great things about software defined radio is the ability to make. This is an rtlsdr software defined radio receiver with rtl2832u adc chip, 1ppm tcxo, sma f connector, r820t2 tuner and aluminium case with passive cooling. Flexradio powersdr is the sdr software used to operate the flex 5000, flex 3000 and flex 1500 software defined radios. If this is successful, you will hear a relay click several seconds after the last screen of the firmware upgrade process is displayed. How to configure the flex30005000 for use with winmor. The only one still marketed is the flex1500, and only time will tell how much longer it will last. I have had a flex 3000 for a year or so but i work from home as a programmer and have been sharing my.
Not sure who made the tuners for flex radio but mine tunes a cushcraft r8 vertical very well on 40 through 6 meters whereas the yaesu tuner refused to load it on the 30 band. It is a snap to set up, has a very complete audio patch panel on the back of the rig, and is capable of cleanly producing positive peaks well above 100%. Apr 20, 2011 first i want to say there was nothing wrong with my flex 5000 c. Flex6400 flex6600 flex6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. The flex3000 is a direct descendant of the flex5000, the fullfeatured, worldclass software defined radio transceiver for amateur use. The flexradio forum information was invaluable for finding and resolving the problem.
To use the flex 1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. Powersdr with pi sdr for flex sdr software setup software installation is performed with a provided unified installer containing both the powersdr v2. Having said that, it was a daunting task to get the transmit audio settings where they needed to be. I also got the 1500 and the internal actually software keyer is totally worthless with my computer. May 05, 2011 possibly because i have embraced the sdr and the fact you must use it with a computer the ergonomics and tribulations of working with the flex 5000 just seem like a nonissue to me. The flex firewire control panel icon will look like the icon pictured to the left and have the label flexradio. The flex3000 is the newest member of flexradio systems high performance 100% software defined radio sdr transceiver family. Above how to saved in ms word format for easier read. Flex now refers to these radios as their legacy series of radios and unfortunately has. Many of these enhancements will even benefit sdr owners because they use the same powersdr software. More than one vehicle will come as pictured free shipping. The powersdr for pi sdr unified installer is installing powersdr v2. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtl sdr.
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