The flex 6600 offers the ultimate performance direct sampling sdr technology and the best value for the serious hf6m operator. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver with high. The flex 3000 is the perfect transceiver for hams just getting started with high. How to download and install flexradio systems powersdr operating software. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham. How to configure the flex30005000 for use with winmor. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver the flex 6400 offers. The flex firewire control panel icon will look like the icon pictured to the left and have the label flexradio. Wordpress download manager best download management plugin.
But all flex1500, 3000, 5000 radios get a firmware update. Before starting this procedure, you will need to download the current version of the flex firewire driver to the computer that is connected to the sdr hardware. I have now had the flex 3000 for about 10 days and overall it is amazing. This section and these files may be useful to other sdr users not running. Verifying firewire card compatibility with the flex firewire. Telescopeman continues to be amazed at the capabilities of the flex 3000 sdr radio. Click here to download the latest ke9ns powersdr features. The revised software is simply outstanding, and does not exist in any other amateur radio. You set the buffer and sample rate in the psdr configuration, not on this screen. Founded in 2003, flexradio brings over ten years of experience in providing amateur radio operators with leading edge hf solutions. The download of the ke9ns powersdr software is easy and well worth it. Its simply unbelievable the weak signals it can receive. Firmware updates to the flex1500, 3000, and 5000 radios for band region updates v.
I initially configured it as recommended in the flex 3000 installation instructions. Flexradio no longer upgrades the powersdr software but, ke9ns not only keeps it current but is continually adding improvements and new features to powersdr. Uses flexradio powersdr to provide all sdr capabilities and features. Certified preloved flex 6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. As with previous flexradio offerings, the radio is only a third of the actual system. The flex sdr has its pitfalls as i mentioned above, but they are easily overcome.
Flex 3000 owners manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 3000 power sdr owners manual 2. Last night when i was on 20 meters powersdr would freeze for about 5 seconds and. Jun 09, 2012 flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings. Richard, ae6xo the following is a stepbystep guide for configuring powersdr for winmor when using a flex 3000 or flex 5000. Flexradio systems the leader in software defined radio. Features vary with model as noted in the revision history link below. The flex equalizer settings are also shown in the video. 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.
Telescopeman shows the audio settings he uses on the flex 3000 radio with a heil pr 781 microphone. Flex 6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. They have been through a full factory test and recalibration. In this procedure we are assuming that you have your software defined radio and powersdr properly communicating and are using the most current versions of powersdr.
A collection of information on powersdr for flex radio flex 5000 hf tranceiver, and the heathkit hw5400 including schematics and wiring diagrams, mods, and information on adding dds direct digital synthesizer. 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. If there are any shortcomings to this radio i certainly havent found them yet. The flex 3000 is a software defined radio sdr that uses a minimum of hardware analog components to produce a working hf50 mhz, 100 w all mode transceiver. Flexradio systems flex3000 owners manual pdf download. I do not work for flex but it sounds like it would be fun and do not provide technical support, so if. The flex3000 is a direct descendant of the flex5000. Flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings ab4bj. How to install the flex firewire device driver flexradio. A flexradio systems flex 6000 series radio an apple device such as an ipad, iphone or ipod touch which needs to run at least ios 10 a newer ipad air 2 or newer or iphone 5s or better is. Increase lotw download time limit, speed up spotter display 71918 v2.
View and download flexradio systems flex 3000 owners manual online. Open the flex firewire control panel using the program icon located on your desktop. Smartsdr flexradio systems for ios free download and. Iintefacting pg xl to a flex30005000 with powersdr and. This is the powersdr integrated installer which supports the flex1500, flex 3000, and flex5000. The flex3000 is a direct descendant of the flex5000, the fullfeatured, worldclass software defined radio transceiver for amateur use. Use the powersdr along with dm780 for the digital modes. Flexradio systems engineering there is a detailed how to wiki article authored by brain, wb6rqnj79bpl that describes the detailed stepbystep procedure for configuring fldigi with powersdr including the virtual com port configuration needed for cat control of fldigi and vac that is needed to transfer audio to and from powersdr and fldigi. The current 32 and 64bit signed flex 5000 3000 firewire device driver is available from the flexradio systems home page. Flexradio announces the availability of smartsdr for windows version 3. Flexradio systems flex3000 software defined hf50 mhz. Full lotw log downloads can take up to a few minutes to download. 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.
Sep 29, 2017 telescopeman does an updated video on some of the revisions made to powersdr software by ke9ns. A little initial patience will yield a station worth bragging about. Before we start, it is always a best practice to to close down any running applications before installing any type of hardware device driver. Get the latest sdr downloads for your flexradio signature series equipment. This procedure was developed using the flex 5000, so it is important that you have the latest firewire driver and firmware loaded for your radio as well. Flexradio systems flex1500 quick start manual pdf download. Download the current flex50003000 windows firewire device. The flex software defined radio must be completely turned off or.
The flex3000 is the newest member of flexradio systems high performance fully software defined radio sdr transceivers family. I set it up with a buffer of 512 and operation mode of normal since i have a fast pc. Had to sell 12 of my station which included a brand new expert amp in 2018 related to illness resulting in hard times. The flex 5000 and flex 3000 interfaces with a windows based pc using the same firewire hardware device driver. The flex 6600 model is designed for the ham who wants to operate the. Selecting high performance firewire cards for the flex 5000 and flex 3000. Always check the most recent amazon price here is my flex 3000 sdr listening to 20 meters on sunday oct. Oct 31, 2010 always check the most recent amazon price here is my flex 3000 sdr listening to 20 meters on sunday oct. You do not have to have a flex 5000 3000 software defined radio connected to the pc to run this validation check. The flex3000 is the newest member of flexradio systems high performance 100% software defined radio sdr transceiver family. After you update the driver and install the firmware, now download the full v2. Sold my icom ic7600 and replaced with a flexradio 3000.
The leader in innovative software defined radio sdr solutions for ham operators worldwide. The first thing i did was install the current version of power sdr 2. W1aex smartsdr version of powersdr for those still clinging to their flex15003000 5000. You can obtain the latest flex 5000 3000 firewire driver from a link on the flexradio systems home page.
Certified preloved flex 6400m radios are sold in excellent condition with a full two year warranty. Telescopeman does an updated video on some of the revisions made to powersdr software by ke9ns. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. If powersdr says you need to update the radios firmware, then download this firmware v1. View and download flexradio systems flex 1500 quick start manual online.
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