New Computer Line-up announced
SDR users now have four computers specifically designed and tested, component by component, for optimum performance.
A new computer designed for small operating spaces, RVs, dxpeditions, etc., is available. The Incredible Small-Form-Factor Computer has the power to run Flex-3000s and 1500s with a low power-consumption footprint.
The new "King of the Hill" is The Ultimate Op Computer. This is a crazy-powerful machine, powered by Intel's i7-3930 6-core, 12-hyperthread CPU which blows the lid off of benchmarks. Connect up to 6 monitors and know you have a machine that your son/grandson will tell his friends about!
The premium The Dx'ers Dream Computer is using the Intel i7-2600 CPU, which is the most performant versus cost processor Intel has ever produced. This dream machine will meet all of your needs for many years in the future.
A new Entry Level Computer rounds out the new line-up of SDR computers. Sporting the powerful AMD Phenom II X6 965 4-core CPU, you will comfortably drive all Flex radios at an incredible price.
All systems now use Windows 7 64 bit operating systems.
Spot 1.9.12 enters beta test
Spot version 1.9.12 is available for beta testing. This version fixes the incorrect headings and some small bugs. The main bug remaining is with alarm notifications.
Send email to K3NC if you would like to test!
K3NC Review in Oct., 2008 CQ Magazine
Read Neal's review of the fantastic Flex-Radio Systems Flex-5000a transceiver in the October 2007 CQ Magazine or download a pdf version from the Flex-Radio website (click here).
Neal Campbell, K3NC, Receives Software Excellence Award.
On May 17, 2008 at the FlexRadio Banquet and Forum held at the Dayton Hamvention, a Flexi Award was presented to Neal Campbell, K3NC, in honor of providing services and solutions to all Flex Radio operators. Flex-Radio stated that Flexi award were given to people who recognized an opportunity to unselfishly give of themselves a knowledge or skill that advanced the cause of software defined radio and benefited the FlexRadio community as a whole. You can read more about the Flexi awards on the FlexRadio web page at this URL: http://www.flex-radio.com/Users.aspx?topic=flexies.
virtuallY
A virtual Y cable, for Windows platforms, makes connecting amateur radio programs to each other possible. Go to download page for version 1. If you are a PowerSDR user, use K5FR's DDUtil program.
DXBase 2007 DXCluster interface
DXbase provides a DXCluster interface to keep you in constant touch with what's happening on the air, whether using a telnet-based DXCluster or a local vhf one. No other software is needed. The telnet and vhf interfaces function independently in their own sub windows and can be used simultaneously. Each has it's own user options for specifying unique sound files for alerting you when DX spots come in for countries that you need. Each DXCluster window can be easily customized to allow resizing and screen positioning to suite your needs. Colors and fonts can be modified and you can use the toolbar magnifying button to enlarge or reduce the size of the print instantly.
DXbase provides a combined Spots window shown above where all spots from both sources can be stored in your database.
DXCluster features
- DX spots are uniquely marked with graphics to show the ones you need and don't need.
- Automatic notification through sound card when new mail is received.
- Outgoing Packet commands can be stored by user for easy transmission of frequently used commands.
- Simplified connect logic allows for easy connection and logins to your cluster.
- View packet entries in print preview mode.
- DX spots, talk messages, and WWV entries are also stored in a permanent database file so that the information is available next time you run DXbase.
- Left mouse selections simplify reading mail, messages, making outgoing spots, and more.
- User option allows all statistics for worked/confirmed, beam headings, manager info, and more to be automatically displayed as incoming DX spots are received.
- Internal user defined band mapping table allows you to specify what frequency ranges are phone VS cw so that incoming DX spots are accurately processed for band and modes.
- Incoming DX spots can be announced in voice using your sound card. Other alert sounds are optionally available through user options to alert you when DX spots you need are received.
- Log DX spots into your QSO log with the click of a button.
- Supports Microsoft compatible mouse including Intellimouse.
- Sort DX spots by DX station, originator, date/time with just the click of a button.
- QSY your HF radio by simply clicking on a DX spot.
- Automatic alerts if a specific callsign is contained in a packet line received.
- Automatic extraction of IOTA information from DX spots and display HF statistics. Populate IOTA field in the log as well.
- Automatic format of outgoing spots to include digital mode and IOTA info.
- A nine button toolbar ( one for internet and another for VHF ) are provided where you can define a command that is to be sent for each button.
