This forum is dedicated to the support of the flex5000 software defined radio. Certified preloved flex 6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. The i430 flex is an ac current probe utilizing the rogowski principle. It can be used at home or paired with a notebook computer for operation on the go. The flex5000a integrates all iq data and hardware control over a single firewire ieee94 connection to a user provided computer. To get the latest version of the flex 5000 firmware, refer to the current versions of software and documentation table on the flexradio systems home page to obtain any current version of the flex 5000 or flex 3000 firmware installer program, you can download it from the flexradio web site. Am operation using power sdr with flex and other sdr platforms. How to install the flex firewire device driver flexradio.
Flexdca can be installed either on your pc or dca mainframe. Download the current flex50003000 windows firewire. Sep 22, 2008 flex 5000a computer i presently run a sdr which works well with my older xp pro computer but hate the outboard delta 44 sound card. Marshall mxl 990 studio mic, behringer mic2200 tube preamp, behringer 2496 ultracurve for eq, leveling. Configure the flex 5000 device driver in step 4 you will configure the device drivers sampling rate, buffer size and operation mode to work correctly with your flex 5000a. Flexradio flex5000arx2atu software defined radio complete. The qualer platform provides bestinclass functionality, with our calibration management software, for tracking asset calibrations and maintenance. The experience gained and lessons learned have resulted in an sdr platform that is truly. N1010a flexdca sampling oscilloscope software provides oscilloscope, eyemask, jitter, and tdr measurement capabilities and is used to control compatible keysight dca instruments. Certified preloved flex 6400m radios are sold in excellent condition with a full two year warranty. I believe they are closed for labor day, but he may be answering emails. If not, and you are a member of mars or cap, you will not be able to use it. Hello everyone,today i started a new journey i ordered a flex 6400 and am joining the flex family.
Like all sdrs from flexradio systems the flex 5000 is a fully software. There are three classifications of tests for the transceiver htrx board. Because of its software design, it has the capacity to be moulded and updated to almost anything you could dream of. The fluke 3310prtfii 5000a flex thin flex current probe is an ac current probe utilizing the rogowski principle. Never had any problems after calibration but a certain sequence should be followed when starting the software and turning on the sdr.
Didnt really notice any difference still have green check next to txco amd locked. This audio cable is used to connect a 3pin xlr balanced microphones, like the pr781 or outboard audio equipment to the flex 6400 m or flex 6600 m 18 trs input. The flex5000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking sdr transceiver. Send serial number, pictures and price shipped to 14024. They have been through a full factory test and recalibration. Fluke 5000a flex thin flex current probe 24 inch60cm. For even greater frequency stability, the flex5000 has a software switched, external bnc connector for connecting a 10 mhz gps disciplined or other high stability clock source. Fluke 3310prtfii 5000a thin flex current probe transcat. Flexradio systems introduces the flex5000 family of ultra high performance software defined radio transceivers. The final step of the firmware upgrade process is to automatically issue a software reset of the flex50003000. The same receiver and transmitter are common throughout the entire flex 5000 family, so no matter if you have the flex 5000a or the fully integrated flex 5000c, you still have the same outstanding performance and capabilities. Click here to download the latest ke9ns powersdr features. Flexradio flex 5000a rx2atu software defined radio complete unit in box euc admin flexradio flexradio.
Flexradio systems is committed to ensuring that your experience with the flex5000 will be one of the. Verifying firewire card compatibility with the flex. Flexradio systems flex5000a specification pdf download. The flex5000 vu upgrade module flexvu5k is a fully integrated allmode, allband fullduplex vhfuhf module that adds both 2m and 70 cm capabilities to the already outstanding flex5000 family of software defined radios. Flexradio systems flex3000 software defined hf50 mhz. I have a anan 200d and i want to trade it for a flex 6300. Flexradio is proud to team up with some fantastic products that interface directly with flex 6000 software defined radios with ease. Using the display shown above, the wsjt input channels are.
The flexible and lightweight measuring head allows quick and easy installation in hard to reach areas, without batteries or an external power source. The flex 5000c integrates the pc into the radio and the flex 5000d will add a 9inch touch screen display, 300w pa, and standard second receiver and atu. The flexvu5k module transforms the flex5000 into the ultimate satellite or terrestrial weak signal transceiver with enough rf output 60w on both bands to drive high power vu amplifiers. The same receiver and transmitter are common throughout the entire flex5000 family, so no matter if you have the flex5000a or the fully integrated flex5000c, you still have the same outstanding performance and capabilities. I use a 10 mhz referencez3801awhich makes the 5000a a laboratory grade instrument, being able to be within just a few hz on all frequencies, including the 144. It even asks to set a windows software restore point which is particularly good since installing drivers improperly can cause the dreaded bluescreenofdeath bsod. Although it gives up some features compared to the flex5000a, it doesnt give up much performance. Only computers available now are all windows vista running 64 bit processors which i understand will not work. Flex 5000 and flex 3000 sideband suppression questions. Aug 30, 2008 this is an issue that flexradio support needs to address. Want to get a 5000a without having to build my own computer. I have received many requests to add dx cluster telnet. Page 4 the right computer is key to satisfactory operation of the flex 5000a. Also available as a pack of 4 pieces of the i430 current clamp, to be used for high current measurements.
By using a good quality balanced studio microphone plugged directly into the delta 44 inputs and adjusting the software. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex 6600. The fluke 3310prtfii probe is designed for use with the fluke 1750 power recorder and measures current from very low frequencies up to the 50th harmonic of a 5060 hz power supply. I replaced my icom 7800 with the flex 5000 and 2nd receiver. General transceiver tests, receiver tests calibration and the transmitter testscalibrations. Flexradio is an rf communications engineering company that creates ultra highperformance software defined radio solutions for the amateur ham radio, commercial and signal intelligence government markets. Powersdr ke9ns flexradio no longer upgrades the powersdr software but, ke9ns not only keeps it current but is continually adding improvements and new features to powersdr. The flex5000 is a family of three models, the first of which is the flex5000a that connects to the customers pc over a single ieee94 cable. Get your questions answered, share your ideas and feedback, get your problems solved, and give back by helping others. Flex 6400 flex 6600 flex 6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. Ce declaration of conformity 25august2007 for the flex 5000a ce declaration of conformity 23august2008 for the flex 5000a with rx2 second receiver specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation, and specifications are guaranteed only within the amateur radio bands. Make sure the gps setting in radio setupgps is set to uninstall 2. Shimadzu toc 5000a total organic carbon analyzer specifications analyte tc, ic, toc tcic, npoc nonpurgeable organic carbon, poc purgeable organic carbon.
Flexradio systems knowledge center knowledge base flex. Both rigs are on the air and running well, however, in a recent test of sideband suppression we found a little more energy present in the undesired sideband than we expected. Posted friday, december 26, 2008 by administrator, tags. Flex 5000 owners manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 5000 power sdr owners manual 2. Click here for information on adding 60m calibration to a flex 1500,3000,5000 missing calibration data the turf region set for your flex radio will determine if 60m is available for transmit. However i do not get any noise on the screen and also no audio can be. The flexradio systems flex firewire driver has three 3 subdriver. Power quality meters fluke current probe flex ct 5000a. Flex radio software defined flexradio flex5000a atu with autotuner. N1010a flexdca sampling oscilloscope software keysight. What we have to do is set up wsjt so that the powersdr vac output channel virtual cable 2 in this example is configured to send audio to the wsjt input channel.
Buy the flex 5000atu includes atu which represents the most advanced and flexible hf transceiver ever offered to ham radio operators. Flex decompiler by eltima software is a powerful application for swf to fla and flex project files conversion, with an essential possibility to edit swf files on the go even without converting them to their sources. The current 32 and 64bit signed flex 50003000 firewire device driver is available from the flexradio systems home page. They can be used with the fluke 1750 to measure current from very low frequencies up to 15 khz.
If you are a mars or cap member, information, if the unit is accepted by the ntia, is available from your state commander. This video shows the procedure to calibrate the pa in the flex 5000, as well as the swr. Welcome to the exciting world of software defined radio. How to run the flex5000 htrx transceiver calibration. Now i have a new fast pc built with an i7 and windows 10 64 bit. How to update the flex50003000 firmware prior to v2. 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.
Your radios turf region appears on the top line of the powersdr console screen. Our community is a great place to share and connect with other people that are passionate about the same things you are. Since the audio is bidirectional the powersdr vac input channel virtual cable 1 in this example must be configured to receive audio from the wsjt output channel as well. How to run the flex 5000 htrx transceiver calibration tests. Flexradio systems flex 6500 manuals manuals and user guides for flexradio systems flex 6500. This is an issue that flexradio support needs to address. Flexradio systems is committed to ensuring that your experience with the flex 5000 will be one of the. The flex 5000 and flex 3000 interfaces with a windows based pc using the same firewire hardware device driver. The flex 5000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking sdr transceiver. In january 2011, i had the vu unit installed and by using the latest flex software, i can do so many things now such as satellites, crossband operatiions, dual diversity, qsk etc.
Flexradio systems introduces the flex 5000 family of ultra high performance software defined radio transceivers. Aug 10, 2016 video describing my calibration routine for my flex 6xxx radios. Verifying a successful update of the flex50003000 firmware the flex50003000 must reset or reboot before the new firmware is initialized. So what does the 640ppb mean and how far off was my. Flexradio systems flex5000a quick start manual pdf. Mar 10, 2010 the flex5000a incorporates a high stability temperaturecompensated crystal oscillator tcxo which reduces frequency drift to no more than 0. He can help you do the calibration processes if that is what this is.
Set the sampling rate and buffer size locate the device driver icon on your desktop and doubleclick on it to open the control panel. Dec 10, 2015 this video shows the procedure to calibrate the pa in the flex 5000, as well as the swr. I am the owner of a new flex 5000 and my friend has recently acquired a flex 3000. Turn on the flex 5000 so that it is receiving signals. The flex 5000a software driver is written well and if the firewire card is good, it will work just fine. Free avg virus software is used but scans are done only when not using the flex console. The flex vu5k module transforms the flex 5000 into the ultimate satellite or terrestrial weak signal transceiver with. Flex5000a, windows 10 install problem flexradio community. Flex 5000a and flex 5000c transceiver specifications. Flex 5000a represents the most advanced and flexible hf transceiver ever offered to ham radio operators. Flex calibration micro precision provides calibration for all types of flex instruments, calibration test equipment sale and repair. Introducing the flex5000a ultra high performance software. Hi, i have not used my flex a while because my pc was broken.
The flex5000c integrates the pc into the radio and the flex5000d will add a 9inch touch screen display, 300w pa, and standard second receiver and atu. K5pcb interface cable, flex radio to spe amplifier, works great, dont have amplifier anymore. Calibrating 6 meter frequency for transmitand or recieve. Flex 5000 service manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 5000 service manual 1. Flexradio systems flex5000a quick start manual pdf download. Is there any way to calibrate the s meter to read same as the dbm reading. Like all sdrs from flexradio systems the flex5000 is a fully software defined radio. We have 1 flexradio systems flex 6500 manual available for free pdf download.
Flex5000 accessories and upgrades flexradio systems. Firmware updates to the flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 radios for band region updates v. Below is a sample of the directory structure for the flex firmware folder. Sound cards and multiple cables are no longer necessary. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. If you are using a flex 5000 or flex 3000, it is fully calibrated at the factory and the data is stored to eeprom inside the radio, so there is usually no need to perform a rx level calibration. Is the flex 5000a accepted by the ntia for mars or cap operation. The flex 1500 is a lowcost, qrp sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just plain fun of operating an actual software defined radio without breaking the budget.
Not only is the flex 5000 a software defined radio. Features vary with model as noted in the revision history link below. Its also smaller and easier to the flex3000 is a compact software defined radio sdr in the midrange price class. The flex 5000 vu upgrade module flex vu5k is a fully integrated allmode, allband fullduplex vhfuhf module that adds both 2m and 70 cm capabilities to the already outstanding flex 5000 family of software defined radios.