Located in theflex1500 driverxxfolder is a program called flex1500 firmware loader. Flexradio download smartsdr api software development. Everything else is controlled via the computer it needs to drive it. The sdr transmitters like flexradio can communicate with our software simpsk31 like digital master and some other softwares thru a pair of virtual com ports created by a third party software. Flex6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. About flexradio downloads the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Psk31 is a digital communication mode for amateur radio. Lowcost transceiver kits for 10 meters, 20 meters, 30 meters, 40 meters, and 80 meters, the psk 10, psk 20, psk 30, psk 40, and warbler psk 80, are available from small wonderlabsthat make full use of digipans panoramic capabilities through the use of a 3000 hz wideband if. Separately, so called rtty offsets for digu and digl mode can. It is a 5 watt output transceiver, small, with just one control on the box, an onoff switch.
Flex6400 flex6600 flex6700 maestro powergenius xl smart sdr. This is an easy way to make tons of psk31 contacts with very little power. It is a 5 watt output transceiver, small, with just one. View online or download flexradio systems flex 1500 service manual, quick start manual. Flexradio systems flex1500 quick start manual pdf download. On this page we will attempt to list, categorize and provide a brief overview of each software program. Software define radio transceiver with 8 independent full performance. Flex 1500 and the hercules dj control mp3 e2 ham radio science.
Interfacing the flex 1500 to a transverter flexwire v2 connector pinout for the flex 1500 a fullduplex vhfuhf satellite system using a flex 1500 and flex3000. The psk stands for phase shift keying, the modulation method that is used to generate the signal. This radio comes with an huge unbound, downloaded manual, quick start guide, original software cd, usb cable and the flexcontrol. Flexradio systems flex1500 software defined radio service manual. If you are running windows xp, then double left clickon the program to execute it. Psk31 programs for ham radio psk31 digital mode emissions. The sdr software defined radio is an open software. Owners of flex6000 signature series transceivers may add ambe encodingdecoding to their radios by inserting the thumbdv into one of the. On digi its fantastic, i use it to wspr and some psk, flawlessly. Sim31 sim63 bpsk31download new ham radio sim31 digital.
Smartsdr for windows software users guide english smartsdr for windows software users guide german smartsdr alphabeta testing. Flexradio systems engineering when buying a computer that will become the other half of a software defined radio system, it is important to understand what characteristics are needed. Psk31 software free download psk31 top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. For digital psk 31 etc, sstv, dtv, and voice i use just the flex 1500. Decoding the incoming signal was poor at best a restart of fldigi seemed to help that problem a great deal and i could actually read the psk31 signals coming in. Sim31 sim63 bpsk31download new ham radio sim31 digital mode. We categorize the programs into general purpose software, single purpose software, research software and software compatible with audio piping. Psk31 is a digital communications mode which is intended for live keyboardtokeyboard conversations, similar to radioteletype. A collection of information on powersdr and the flex5000 hf tranceiver. Flex 1500 and the hercules dj control mp3 e2 ham radio.
Depending on your pcsoftware, you may be asked to install up to 5 separate drivers. If you know of a program that is missing please leave. Apr 07, 2015 the flex 1500 is a well known route for many people into software defined radio sdr. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for. Flexradio announces the availability of smartsdr for windows version 3. Since using flexradio i took part in the cqwwrtty contest on 40 m, which i like very much. This is an evolutionary process where radios from flex radio systems play a leading role. Interfacing the flex1500 to a transverter flexwire v2 connector pinout for the flex1500 a fullduplex vhfuhf satellite system using a flex1500 and flex3000. View online or download flexradio systems flex1500 service manual, quick start manual. I use hrd and the included dm780digital and logbook.
An article about digipan and the panoramic transceiver can be found. I have set up the 6500 and 3 different digital pgms fldigi. If you are a veteran rtty op you will find that running digital modes with fldigi is. New software for the flex1500 transceiver df9cy christoph. I replaced my icom 7800 with the flex 5000 and 2nd receiver. Sep 06, 2008 part 2 of how to setup flex radio systems, flex 5000 and sdr for digital modes. Nov 12, 2015 flexradio systems powersdr software provides all dsp and hardware control functions for flexradio systems flex1500, flex3000 and flex5000 software defined radios. While software experimentation is encouraged, no programming experience is ever required to enjoy your software defined radio. I see waterfall signals but get nothing on text receive screen, not even occasionally.
How to update the flex1500 firmware flexradio systems. The flex1500 is a lowcost, qrp sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators the ability to experience the incredible capabilities and just. Powerup the flex1500 in step 3 you will powerup your flex1500 to windows xp complete driver installation. While software experimentation is encouraged, no programming experience. If powersdr says you need to update the radios firmware, then download this firmware v1. Setting up the powersdr software with commander and winwarbler for cw, phone, psk, and rtty getting started with flexradio transceiver control for dxlab add your comments. I use my flex 1500 remotely, with teamviewer, skype. 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. The new driver may automatically track the settings in powersdr. Flex 1500 owners manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 1500 power sdr owners manual 2. This third party software allows to assign a first virtual com port to powersdr which manages the flex radio, and a second com port to our. What kind of computer should i buy for a flexradio. Fldigi is connected to the flex1500 and it is below the flex1500 powersdr console. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for your convenience.
A manufacturer of advanced software defined radio products for the amateur radio, government and commercial markets. Fldigi, mixw, digipan, multipsk, all those others look permanently stuck in windows 3. Interfaces to band data, alc, matching, or antenna switching systems, and a discussion of powerbackoff settings for splatterfree amplitude modulated digital signals like psk 31. How to setup fldigi with smartsdr video flexradio systems. While portions of powersdr software are distributed under the. The sdr transmitters like flexradio can communicate with our software simpsk31 like digital master and some other softwares thru a pair. Initially released in 2000, digipan was one of the earliest or perhaps the first psk31 software to feature the nowstandard panoramic waterfall display for tuning. We are distributor of software defined radios from flexradio systems software defined radio systems are taking over the place of conventional radio. Flexradio systems powersdr software provides all dsp and hardware control functions for flexradio systems flex1500, flex3000 and flex5000 software defined radios.
Digipan is an easy to use psk31psk63 computer software application. Part 2 of how to setup flex radio systems, flex 5000 and sdr for digital modes. Interfaces to band data, alc, matching, or antenna switching systems, and a discussion of powerbackoff settings for splatterfree amplitude modulated digital signals like psk 31 and codec2 are planned for part 2. There are now dozens of software defined radio packages that support the ultra cheap rtlsdr.
You may also want to checkout the digital modes jt65 and jt9 which do not provide for rag chewing, but are much more effective than psk31 in terms of making solid, weaksignal contacts. Through the use of virtual audio cable and virtual comm ports, you can use all sorts of external programs like mixw, hrd, dm780, fldigi, etc. Aug 15, 2008 this folders contains information about thirdparty software and drivers with powersdr such as vac, vcom, com0com and the griffin powermate just to name a few. I have not found any way to do this remotely, help on this would be nice. Top 4 download periodically updates software information of psk31 full versions from the publishers, but some information may be slightly outofdate using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for psk31 license key is illegal. The flexradio sdr is a complete software defined radio. The flex1500 oob experience and beta testing adventures. This kb article may reference additional files that are available on the flexradio systems web site downloads page. The cpu in the flex1500 has control of all switching, signal routing, frequency generation via the dds, flexwire port, audio amplifier, as well as audio and baseband routing, codec clock generation, data conversion, gain and level controls for the radio. The hercules dj control mp3 e2 combined with fxpad from woodbox radio. Setting up the powersdr software with commander and. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday may 4 2011, and till today flexradio downloads has been followed for a total of 9.
Communication between the flex1500 radio and the host computer is via. The flexradio sdr is a complete software defined radio sdr transceiver designed for amateur radio use. Psk31 was created by peter martinez, g3plx, in the mid90s. There is a growing competition in the market which is always a driving factor for any technology. The sdr transmitters like flexradio can communicate with our software sim psk31 like digital master and some other softwares thru a pair. This folders contains information about thirdparty software and drivers with powersdr such as vac, vcom, com0com and the griffin powermate just to name a few. A software defined radio runs a realtime audio processing application powersdr and there are numerous factors that effect how well it will run, such as operating system type, system io. What is needed to use psk on the flex, and how is it done,thanks,,73. Setting up the powersdr software with commander and winwarbler for cw, phone, psk. In hrd the main program to control the radio is replaced with minideluxe. It is one of the most common and easytouse digital modes as a psk31 station needs only to consist of an ssb transceiver, an antenna, and a soundcard equipped pc. Part 1, how to setup digital modes for flex radio systems, sdr software defined radios flex 5000 and sdr. 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.
Flexradio the wb8nut blog thoughts and ramblings on. Consult the users guide for information on using the wiki software. 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. Digipan sports all the features that are necessary for psk31 operation and none of those that arent. The main category is software defined radios that is about sdr, software defined radios products. What you need to know about dm780 rtty fsk and the icom 7610 7300 duration. Psk31 programs for ham radio psk31 digital mode emissions category is a curation of 36 web resources on, rxpsk31, sim psk 31, propnerpsk. The cpu in the flex 1500 has control of all switching, signal routing, frequency generation via the dds, flexwire port, audio amplifier, as well as audio and baseband routing, codec clock generation, data conversion, gain and level controls for the radio. Flex is coming out with a new 1500 watt solid state amp, hopefully this. It is highly recommended that you download the appropriate version of the release notes to ensure an optimal software installation experience. Tried psk31 with hrd and digitalmaster 780 on the xp dualcore fine. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600 1 files 710.
All files provided by flexradio have been scanned for viruses. Communication between the flex 1500 radio and the host computer is via. Wow i was actually able to control the flex 1500 from the fldigi window and received and transmit my current problems. Setting up the powersdr software with commander and winwarbler for cw, phone, psk, and rtty. The sdr transmitters like flexradio can communicate with our software sim psk31 like digital master and some other softwares thru a pair of virtual com ports created by a third party software. Digitalfunksignale im amateurfunk homepage martin rost. The software you should consider for these modes is wsjtx which is free.
If you have questions concerning specific thirdparty software, contact the vendor directly. Minideluxe handles passing cat data between psdr and dm780 andor logbook. The flexradio supplied software is really comprehensive. Flexradio systems announces the immediate availability of smartsdr v3.
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