This would be crucial to my buying decision as i would plan on making my own version from the open source. This folder contains information regarding using powersdr on apple hardware with mac os x and boot camp. This pc would be more than enough for many amateur radio stations, for use in logging and digital modes. I am using bose powered speakers and the audio is beautiful. Flex 1500 owners manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 1500 power sdr owners manual 2. Some computers come with an integrated firewire interface. Second issue, while boot camp on a mac is supported, vitual. 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.
The flex1500 is the quintessential entrylevel sdr from the same company that brought you the innovative flex5000 and flex3000 software defined radios. What kind of computer should i buy for a flexradio transceiver. Tx audio setup procedure by w1aex, rob flexradio systems. Both the flex 6400 offer the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer excellent performance for chasing dx and contesting. Second issue, while boot camp on a mac is supported, vitual machines are not. Trying to configure osx version of wsjt without success. Apr 29, 2020 flexradio systems announces the release of smartsdr for ios v3. By using a computer, the internet and a radio all together much listening over the world can be done. These revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. I have owned two of the flex1500, one flex3000, two of thre flex5000a, two softrock sdr, a flex6500 signature series in total. But after contacting greg jurens, k5gj, of flexradio systems. I used an rm hla150 linear amplifier to give me about 100w output power. I know there have already been articles on setting up wsjt on a mac. If you liked all the knobs and sliders in powersdr then you will love dogparksdr.
Cw skimmer is a multichannel cw decoder and analyzer by alex ve3nea cw skimmer. Verifying firewire card compatibility with the flex. Depending on your pcsoftware, you may be asked to install up to 5 separate drivers. Mac osx client for flexradio 6000 series flexradio community. The flex6400 offers the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer great performance for chasing dx and contesting. Flexradio systems is committed to ensuring that your experience with the flex 1500 will be one of the most enjoyable you have with ham radio. A flexradio systems flex6000 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. Flexradio systems announces the release of smartsdr for ios v3. Flex radio systems, buy new and used products from ham. Looking for my first hf radio with sdr in mind qrz forums. I dont have a ham license i bought it just for a receiver 490 khz to 54 mhz. Flex radio systems, buy new and used products from ham radio.
I just love the thing it lets me do much more than a normal radio. If powersdr says you need to update the radios firmware, then download this firmware v1. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware e. For cat, i have tried xcat, maclogger dx, and jt bridge. I prefer the mac but if i have to run windows i might as well run it on a dedicated machine. It was designed to be a window into your flex 6000 series radio and takes care of setting and displaying radio parameters, displaying the panadapter and.
This computer has a firewire 800, thunderbolt port and intel core i5 operating core. Discussion in amateur radio modifications started by 941texas, oct 22, 2009. How to configure n1mm with powersdr and vac for voice keying. I presently own two of the ic7300 radios, and i have an ic7610 on order. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver with high. Jan 1, 2018 these revisions work on all flex 1500, 3000, and 5000 sdr ham radio transceivers. Flexradio flex 1500 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Both the flex6400 offer the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer excellent performance for chasing dx and contesting. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600 1 files 696. Put up a brick wall with your customizable filters, tracking notch filters, auto notch filters, and on and on. Ive been running my flex 3000 under bootcamp and it works fine, but i ordered a sdr ready computer that will be dedicated to the flex 3000.
The uk leading supplier and distributor of communications equipment. If youve never experienced software defined radio you are really missing some magic. But when i got interested in sdr i replaced the mac in the shack with a windows box, and even with a mac version of ssdr im not sure id entertain going back to os x just yet. Apr 06, 2014 this video shows my first use of the flex 1500 sdr transceiver.
This tab contains information on how to use flexradio systems internet support resources and how to getting started. Mar 19, 2017 ive been working on developing osxmac and windows versions of sdrdx. A good example is the flex 1500, flex 3000 sdr radios. I would be very happy to pay flexradio for an osx version of smartsdr, and i am sure i am not alone worldwide flex management. I have had many, many flex radios, my last being the flex 6500. The flex1500 comes packed with features that make it ideally positioned to be the ultimate low cost, high performance if deck for vhfmicrowave transverter operation. Digitalmodeprogramme kommunizieren direkt mit sdr software powersdr. Jan 19, 20 but after contacting greg jurens, k5gj, of flexradio systems, who was the speaker at the meeting, he noted that he and many others operate with a virtual machine and that the flex 1500 was well suited for this approach since it uses a usb connection rather than the firewire connection for their other rigs. In the upper right corner of the power sdr interface use the tx dropdown in the meter to select mic as shown in the picture below. The flex1500 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. Dit is uniek, geen andere radio biedt deze mogelijkheid. I am a flex 5000a user, my question is since i have now shifted from windows operation systems to the apple os x mountain lion operating system, i was wondering if there are any of the flex sdr users operate the 5000a with the apple mac mini. Flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings ab4bj.
The flex 6400 model is designed for the ham who wants to operate the radio exclusively as a server from pc, laptop, maestro, mac. Features vary with model as noted in the revision history link below. Smartsdr flexradio systems for ios free download and. The guys at flex radio saw the need to have higher end sound cards to give the sdr the best performance possible. Verifying firewire card compatibility with the flex firewire. Second hand flex1500 sdr transceiver radioworld uk. Why i chose the icom 7610 over the flex 6400m ham radio. Can anyone say if powersdr 2 will be multiplatform, ie, mac osx and linux.
Jun 09, 2012 flex radio power sdr transmit audio settings. This app requires a flexradio systems flex 6000 signature series software defined radio sdr device. One of the more critical elements for determining if a computer will run powersdr with a flexradio systems firewire based software defined radio is the throughput achieved from the firewire host controller. For digital psk 31 etc, sstv, dtv, and voice i use just the flex 1500. Digitalmodeprogramme kommunizieren direkt mit sdrsoftware powersdr. The mic slider on the power sdr front panel gui is scaled from 0 to 70.
Combined with the receive equalizer it is unbelievable sound for a radio this inexpensive. The delta 44 card by maudio is a professional sound card and makes the sdr really top notch. At this time, sdrdx for osx and windows supports rfspace. It performed very well with power sdr software, using only about 29% of the cpu time. I didnt like booting back and forth between os x and windows7. This app requires a flexradio systems series6000 software defined radio sdr device.
The guys involved with the friends of flex radio or. I want to know if i will be able to use this radio on my imac. This video shows my first use of the flex 1500 sdr transceiver. Flex6400 signature series sdr transceiver flexradio. Powerup the flex1500 in step 3 you will powerup your flex1500 to windows xp complete driver installation. I would advise anyone new to the flex radiopsdr system to read bobs audio settings tutorial. The flex sdr works with all powersdr versions up to 2. Certified preloved flex 6400m radios are sold in excellent condition with a full two year warranty. This app requires a flexradio systems flex6000 signature series software defined radio sdr device. Unfollow flex 1500 radio to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Flex powergenius xl deposit no delivery date at this time. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. If youve already dropped the money for a mac and a flex radio, you. Smartsdr is a full featured radio client that enables your ipad or iphone to operate your flexradio device. Posted thursday, december 9, 2010 by administrator. Flexradio systems is committed to ensuring that your experience with the flex1500 will. I have had many, many flex radios, my last being the flex6500. 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.
It is fully compatible to smartsdr v1, v2 including smartlink and v3 including multiflex and smartcontrol. Certified preloved flex 6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. But after contacting greg jurens, k5gj, of flexradio systems, who was the speaker at the meeting, he noted that he and many others operate with a virtual machine and that the flex1500 was well suited for this. My point is that you might also consider the apachelabs radios. Released in october 2015, dpsdr is the first native mac client for the flex radio signature series sdr radios. The flex6400 model is designed for the ham who wants to operate the radio exclusively as a server from pc, laptop, maestro, mac, or ios clients whether local or remote. Ive seen and followed the flex radios for years but never had the money to purchase one. I have owned two of the flex 1500, one flex 3000, two of thre flex 5000a, two softrock sdr, a flex 6500 signature series in total.
This allows you to view the level of the first audio stage of your flex. They have been through a full factory test and recalibration. I just won a flex 1500 sdr and i have a apple imac. What kind of speakers should i buy for my flexradio sdr. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex 6600. The reason is that mac os x is and has always been way behind the curve when it comes to ham radio applications. I decided to test it prior to deploying it as a dedicated link to a repeater. Ive been running my flex3000 under bootcamp and it works fine, but i ordered a sdr ready computer that will be dedicated to the flex3000.
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