Acknowledgements acknowledgements flexradio systems could not be as successful, nor could the sdr radio be what it is today without the many selfless contributions of our users all over the world. Flexradio systems sdr manuals manuals and user guides for flexradio systems sdr. The guys at flexradio saw the need to have higher end sound cards to give the sdr the best performance possible. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. However, some calls and emails to flexradio resulted in them programming an available pin on the db15 connector as a common ptt input line. I can supply the delta44 driver if you can find it online. Add i2c bus software controls for ss amp see ssamp. The flexradio sdr is a complete software defined radio sdr transceiver designed for amateur radio use.
There arent enough conversation types to chose from. The sdr was introduced in 2003 and at the time was the first open source software defined radio sdr transceiver in the world. After a while they started removing support of non flex hardware from later versions. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for your convenience. The little black boxs primary function is to convert rf to a 11 khz quadrature iq af signal for receive functions and to convert a 11 khz quadrature af signal to rf and to amply that signal to 100 watts pep.
Sdr discontinued follow new articles new articles and comments. The flex 6300 provides an entry point into multidimensional amateur radio operations from cw to the latest digital modes. And i am using it with the same computer as old a dell gx520 1ghz desktop running very stripped down win xp pro and dedicated to ham use so it has no other software installed besides ham programs. I bought it used from a ham in pennsylvania in excellent condition. But all flex1500, 3000, 5000 radios get a firmware update. Sdr control software firewire driver firmware version comments powersdr 1. There is a new problem, that i observed when using cwget with the sdr. Flexradio systems sdr operating manual pdf download. Its up to flex to provide the turf file for the iaru region 1 radios. The experience gained and lessons learned have resulted in an sdr platform that is truly state of the art, yet extremely compact. Thanks for all at flex for the great radios and software that you produce. Transverter support, dual rx and wider bandscope bandwidth support are just a few big changes.
I have had the opportunity to use his flex in the past, so i was somewhat familiar to the platform. I have already tried that software does not work with sdr it is for soft rock and a few different other sdr radios as far as the anan a friend in my neighborhood bought one great radio and wide open no patches or jumping through hoohoops like with flex an an will most likely be the demise of flex the. I purchased this flex 3000 a couple of months ago, and was pleased to see that it was basically plug and play. The flex 3000 is a direct descendant of the flex 5000. So now it is working better then my ic756proii so if you wouldnt mind giving me some tips, i would be very greatful. In may of 2003, flexradio systems shipped the first gpl. I just love the thing it lets me do much more than a normal radio. Flex 3000 and 5000 setup these are the settings i am using with my original flex 3000 and now upgraded to 5000 running on microsoft windows 7 on an apple mac mini using the bootcamp partition. After the initial software installation, comes the first time powersdr application run and the rig. My good friend jeff n9iz also owns a flex 5000a and really enjoys it. The leader in innovative software defined radio sdr solutions for ham operators worldwide. Around a year ago i traded for the flex sdr, 100w version, and ive never looked back. Have problems to combine it with the cwget software.
This makes it easy as using a remote desktop product. There are no controls on the box itself except a power switch. After the initial software installation, comes the first. The delta 44 card by maudio is a professional sound card and makes the sdr really top notch. The flex 3000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking series of transceivers. I owned a sdr some years ago, and i must say the sdr radios have come a long way. The flex sdr has its pitfalls as i mentioned above, but they are easily overcome. Telescopeman does an updated video on some of the revisions made to powersdr software by ke9ns. After installing the edirol driver, the flexradio driver, and the power sdr software, i was able to start the software for the radio. It addresses common installation and configuration problems and their possible solutions.
Getting started with your flexradio software defined radio the flex product is a pc based user interface and also a software defined product using the pc to control the radio and define the filters, etc of the radio. Gerald youngblood, k5sdr and bob mcgwier, n4hy with the introduction of the flex 5000 family, software defined radio transceivers enter the second generation for amateur radio applications. Best practices for the flex 3000, best practices for the flex 5000, best practices for the sdr , best practices for using powersdr 1. Pi sdr for flex sdr hardware setup overall schematic connections for pi sdr iq plus for flex sdr as the connection schematic indicates, we have to connect the win10 pc that executes powersdr to the local ethernet network.
Two weeks ago i stumbled across a good deal on a flex radio systems flex 5000a software defined radio, so i had to snatch it up. This radio is unlike any other on the amateur market, in that it is software defined, the vast majority of the demodulation and filtering is done by computer software instead of the radio hardware. Sdr installation and quick start guide 5steps up and running guide. This site is not intended to instruct or teach anyone in proper or safe methods of working on or maintaining your flex sdr and the author takes no responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.
Its also smaller and easier to the flex 3000 is a compact software defined radio sdr in. Select the sdr option by clicking on the use button. You can see the loudness volume on an area inside that programm as the signal is. Obviously the vac software transports the sound stream very slow to the cwget software. The powersdr for pi sdr unified installer is installing powersdr v2. From a simplistic point of view, the ucb is a relay board that has a 16x16 matrix that is controlled by software via the x2 connector on the sdr. Dttsp and powersdr code was provided by flex radio systems, inc. You will be asked to update your flex 1500,3000, and 5000 firmware the first time you launch powersdr. I have only played with it a couple of weeks and i am still learning. Users are encouraged to write their own software to control the radio as it is open source and in fact many do. Cwget is very sensitiv to obtain the correct sound level. Every sdr comes with powersdr software that performs all dsp and control functions for the radio. Sdr control software firewire driver firmware version comments. Introducing the flex5000a ultra high performance software.
When running the ic7300 through the sdr software local or remote to switch bands, the icom software has buttons that actually show the frequency so if you click 1. Linear, connect sdr to a grounding the sdr case to the computer case allowed the al82 linear to work. The software is provided open source under the gnu. The flex sdr works with all powersdr versions up to 2. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. If youve never experienced software defined radio you are really missing some magic.
If you know of a program that is missing please leave. I also own a awesome rf space sdr iq hf software defined radio that i totally love. The unlocked flexradio sdr software can be found on that link above. My particular model has the 2nd receiver installed which i really like. Put up a brick wall with your customizable filters, tracking notch filters, auto notch filters, and on and on. The radio ive been playing with most for the last few months is an sdr from ac5ogs flexradio systems. Note this is a somewhat confusingrestrictive forum system. Zack writes in about his flexradio sdr this is an amateur hf 100 watt transceiver that is completely software driven. The flexradio sdr is a complete software defined radio sdr transceiver designed for amateur. Flexradio systems the leader in software defined radio. An interface cable between the sdr and the ucb is all that is needed.
Munke, and me darrin ke9ns powersdr modifications beyond 2. The entry level qrp software defined radio and ideal if deck for vhfmicrowave operation. Get the latest sdr downloads for your flexradio signature series equipment. It is the first fully open software transceiver that uses a personal computer pc for all digital signal processing dsp and control functions of the radio. I read that only flex models have firmware, the sdr does not use firmware. Flexradio systems flex3000 software defined hf50 mhz.
The flex 5000 qsdqse software defined radio transceiver discontinued. The sdr software defined radio is an open software. Welcome to the exciting world of software defined radio. Features vary with model as noted in the revision history link below. Powersdr with pi sdr for flex sdr software setup software installation is performed with a provided unified installer containing both the powersdr v2. I will try to keep this document up to date as i make changes. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr. I have it on all modes, talking to my logging software, pretty slick. There are basically 16 ways to control 16 different relays. Discussion in amateur radio modifications started by 941texas, oct 22. Oct 04, 2006 zack writes in about his flexradio sdr this is an amateur hf 100 watt transceiver that is completely software driven. Aug 16, 2011 showing off new radio that i finally got working. This is the usbio driver for the sdr to allow for a pc usb port to connect to the sdr parallel control interface. Soundcard is fa66 sampling with 96 khz and buffer size is 1024.
Flex 6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. Right click on id timer to add txwaterid transmit when its time to id. A collection of information on powersdr and the flex5000 hf tranceiver. The flex1500 is a lowcost, lowwattage sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just plain fun of operating a software defined radio without breaking the budget. Sdr sdr console troubleshooting guide this guide is intended as a companion to the sdr hardware manual and the sdrconsole installation and quick start guide. You will need a motherboard with a legacy type pci slot for the audio card, or a pcie to pci adapter card. Connection speed has to be at least 100mbps 100basetx. I want to force this into the closest relevant forum, flex 1500 sdr, but it appears the software has a mind of its own. Here is the quick guide for the delta 44 sound card delta 44 quick start guide. Powersdr software version and dependency matrix best.
The flex 5000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking sdr transceiver. By using a computer, the internet and a radio all together much listening over the world can be done. Im considering a flex 3000 and would use it nefariously. It was developed by flexradio, originally for the flex sdr. Also thanks for the personal interest each of you take in supporting your customers. The sdr is controlled via a pc parallel port db25 connector or optional usbparallel adapter.
It took me three days just to get the sdr to receive. This does not open the flex radio itself, just powersdr. In the being to purchase a flex radio, you ordered a kit here is what came in the kit there were several way to order, qrp auto tuner and a 100 watt version. Pop up box for time to id that goes away after 5 seconds or clicking ok. Powersdr with pi sdr for flex sdr software setup software installation is performed in few steps, first is the official powersdr v2. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. The experience gained and lessons learned have resulted in an sdr platform that is truly. The flex 1500 is a lowcost, lowwattage sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just plain fun of operating a software defined radio without breaking the budget.
When the driver setup wizard appears, click cancel. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600 1 files 678 downloads. Flexradio flex 1500 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Any other sdr flex users out there i have one on the way i made a trade for, and i am really looking forward to getting it on the air. The flex 3000 is the newest member of flexradio systems high performance 100% software defined radio sdr transceiver family. First off i should preface that i am not new to software defined radio. Excellent condition, its just been sitting on the shelf for a few years.
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