Flex radio 1500 software defined radio qrp transceiver ssb. They are considered unsupported, contributed utilities. Miniverter for the flex1500 and microwave transverters paul. Page 3 introduction the flex 1500 qrp software defined radio is an entry level qrp radio and is also suited to be the ideal if deck for vhfmicrowave operation. It provides all of the advantages of a software defined radio, including the sophisticated high performance filters, panoramic spectrum displays and computer based graphic interface characteristic of a software defined radio. Flexradio systems flex1500 software defined radio service. I just love the thing it lets me do much more than a normal radio. The minidin 9pin plug fits into the socket on the back of the amp. How to verify the flex1500 usb driver is properly loaded.
Like its bigger brother the flex 3000, the flex 1500 is a space optimized software defined radio measuring in at approximately 4 x 6 x 2. I want to restart working with my flex 1500, but i see it is not manufactured anymore. The latest addition to the flex family of software defined radios is the flex1500. This software is helpful in using your k3s, k3, kpa1500, kpa500 or kat500 in a remote setup. The flex 1500 software defined radio driver is the lowlevel driver that is responsible for lowlatency radio control and with a properly installed driver, will always be displayed even if the flex 1500 is not attached and powered up. The 857 still sits on my desk next to the flex 1500, fully functional. There are already tons of articles like this available and theyll all bore you to death with the same mundane details with the exception of a. Transceiver interfacing hobbypcb hardrock50 50w amplifier. The flex 1500 is a well known route for many people into software defined radio sdr. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. About the rigblaster dvd the supplied dvd is mostly a collection of various digitalmode software programs for use with sound card interfaces like the rigblaster advantage. It can be used at home or paired with a notebook computer for operation on the go. 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 definitely think sdr is a key component of the future of amateur radio, and its tremendously exciting to explore today.
Flex 1500 block diagram description package info attached files this is the flex 1500 block diagram 1. The flexradio usb kernel driver is the highlevel device specific portion of the lowlatency radio control driver. Flex1500 service manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex1500 service manual 0. This flex thp amp combination is more than adequate for normal qrp and qro operation. Interfacing a flex 1500 to an amplifier is pretty quick work. This forum is dedicated to the support of the flex1500 software defined radio. With the flex at 5 watts or 100% drive, all bands are 500 watts out with a few that just dip below. Flexradio systems flex1500 service manual pdf download. Second hand flex1500 sdr transceiver radioworld uk. Kpa1500 1500 watt linear amplifier manuals elecraft.
It provides all of the advantages of a software defined radio, including the sophisticated filters, panoramic spectrum displays and computer based graphic interface characteristic of a software. An overview of the flex 1500 software defined qrp transceiver. Flex1500 transceiver with sdr available at radioworld uk. Since the location of my flex 1500 rig and the tokyo hypower hl45b amplifier amp is right next to each other, i cut the supplied cable in half. Amplifier options for the flex1500 flexradio systems. If you like to use the app along with your flexradio rig, you need to unlock this. Gm full size vans 19871997 vacuum diagrams repair guide. Fortunately the flex 3000 and flex1500 microphone connector provides for this bias voltage, but it does require a small circuit to provide the proper filtering and voltage. While portions of powersdr software are distributed under the gpl open source license, the powersdr trademark is owned exclusively by. Oct 07, 2011 an overview of the flex 1500 software defined qrp transceiver. Sdrs offer amazing rf performance and features that are impractical or impossible with conventional. The flex1500 is a capable digimode transceiver that plays nicely with most external software.
Autodesk eagle pcb design software is powerful and easy to use tools for every engineer, and it is offered in free version and also paid version, it has easy to use schematic editor, powerful pcb layout and ready to use part libraries and this software most suitable for complex pcb designs eagle software. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex 6600. I used an rm hla150 linear amplifier to give me about 100w output power. Welcome to the exciting world of software defined radio. Elecraft may elect to update them but makes no commitment to do so. This service manual assumes that the reader service technician is familiar with the operation of the radio and powersdr control software. A software company providing pcbased electronics design software for engineers, altium presents designer 17. We are the leading source of professional diagnostic and repair information used by over 75,000 repair professionals. I recently bought my flex 1500 used from a friend im late to the sdr game and ran it through my expert amp 1. And as luck should have it, i came across a good deal on another 1500 just a few weeks ago so decided to try again because despite the problems i really did miss the pan display, filtering, etc. Everything else is controlled via the computer it needs to drive it. Manually reinstalling the flex 1500 streaming usb driver how to verify the flex 1500 usb driver is properly loaded.
There is a service manual for the flex 5000x radios, for a price. But do people know which software can be used is it v3. The software allows you to print your claims so that you can mail them to all of your payers. Located in the flex 1500 driverxx folder is a program called flex 1500 firmware loader. Communication between the flex 1500 radio and the host computer is via. 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. Are you just trying to replace the yaesu mh48 microphone element this microphone model was noted for muffled audio. The software provided for download on this page is provided as a free service to our customers and is provided asis without warranty. I make a few contacts here and its so easy to do when using the panafall and the powersdr software.
You can purchase a printed version of this and the entire powersdr manual. Cms 1500 paper claims software is a great choice for submitting you paper claims fast and economically. I dont have a ham license i bought it just for a receiver 490 khz to 54 mhz. Below is a downloadable pdf version of the flex 1500 software defined radio block diagram. Oct 16, 2012 w9xc flex 1500 cw latency issues les gasser, w9xc version 1. The programs contained on the dvd were not written by west mountain radio. For those who wish to roll their own, here is a diagram for wiring the ptt signal from the. Flex 1500 3650 hz per sideband or 7300 hz dsb or am flex 3000 4600 hz per sideband or 9200 hz dsb or am flex 5000 9999 hz per sideband or 19998 hz dsb or am i wouldnt want to transmit any wider than 3.
Using any flex radio with your radio as a panadapter the tokyo hp comport can also be used with your radio and flex radios flex 1500 or any other flex radio as a panadapter and subreceiver. Although it gives up some features compared to the flex5000a, it doesnt give up much performance. There is a ptt out line on the db9 connector on the radio that connects to the amp ptt switch. Flex radio 1500, serial number 16122355 printed manual in color in 3ring binder power cable flex radio fhm1 hand microphone usb cable flex radio powersdr cdrom ver 2. The experience gained and lessons learned have resulted in an sdr platform that is truly state of the art, yet extremely compact. This forum is dedicated to the support of the flex 1500 software defined radio. By using a computer, the internet and a radio all together much listening over the world can be done.
The flex1500 qrp software defined radio is both an entry level qrp radio and is also suited to be the ideal if deck for vhfmicrowave operation. Flex have removed most of the files for this radio and only let you download early software and there are later software that has the tracking notch filters but if you request them they do send some, but not all files to you. The source code is also available so to modify the instructions allowing you to tx all hf and also adapt to run on win7. Flexradio systems flex1500 software defined radio service manual. The supplied open source software, powersdr, creates a powerful and flexible solution. It is a 5 watt output transceiver, small, with just one control on the box, an onoff switch. The rigblaster advantage cover is loose so you may easily remove it to install jumpers. View and download flexradio systems flex1500 service manual online. Access our free vacuum diagrams repair guide for gm full size vans 19871997 through autozone rewards. Flexradio flex 1500 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. It provides all of the advantages of a software defined radio, including the sophisticated high performance filters, panoramic spectrum displays and computer based graphic interface. The flex 1500 qsdqse qrp software defined radio transceiver. Jan 19, 20 i later found out that the white noise etc. We now support automatic band change with powersdr software.
Manualman is the authorized distributor and printer of the flex 1500, flex 3000, flex 5000 series, and flex 6000 series manuals. My amp runs on 110v setting and could probably do a little better if i went to 220. Flexradio systems flex1500 quick start manual pdf download. To use the flex 1500 as a panadapter, several steps must be done. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The powersdr is opensource, so it should be no problem to find the frequency limits.
If you have any questions, issues or problems operating. Title manual revision download size kpa1500 owners manual kpa1500 owners manual rev b1 21219 2. Depending on your pc software, you may be asked to install up to 5 separate drivers. Altium designer 17 is efficient, easy to use, and meets the modern needs of professional electronics engineers. That is, maintenance and support for the software apps is not guaranteed and may not be available on all popular operating systems. A lowcost, lowwattage sdr that is positioned to allow ham radio operators. If youve been keeping up with my posts, you know that last week i won a flexradio systems flex 1500 in a drawing at the lone star dx association quarterly meeting. The flex 1500 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking series of transceivers. This kb article may reference additional files that are available on the flexradio systems web site downloads page.
Its also smaller and easier to the flex3000 is a compact software defined radio sdr in the midrange price class. Download manuals and software for 32 thermo scientific models including the 580b ovm, adr1200s, adr1200, adr1500, dataram 4, genesis, impactor, innova fv, innova ls, innova st, innova sv, innova xt, miran sapphire, and miran sapphire, and more. This setup is built around the current version powersdr version from flex radio. Flexradio systems is committed to ensuring that your experience with the flex1500 will be one of the most enjoyable you have with ham radio. The differences in max tx bandwidth of the radios are as follows. Due out in mid to late 2018, rockwell describes the flex 5000 distributed io line as the next generation of its very popular flex io line. The flex1500 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking series of transceivers. 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. This is the root folder for articles related to the flex1500 transceiver. Vacuum hose routing 198788 federal and high altitude vin z 4. If ipad or iphone audio is disabled, audio of the radio will be send to the. Im primarily a cw operator and ive got a flex 1500 among other toys.
Refer the the schematic below for this project, i cut off the end of an ethernet cable to mate. The ultimate pcb design software comparison sfcircuits. The flex5000 software defined transceiver is the culmination of many years of experience gained with flexradios ground breaking sdr transceiver. 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 dc voltage can come from pin 3, vcc, of your ft1500m mic connector. Making the flex1500 work with external rigcontrol, logging and digitalmode software is the most challenging part of integrating the 1500nto i your station. A second manual covering the tools of smartsdr for ios is available here. There are already tons of articles like this available and theyll all bore you to death with the same mundane details with the exception of a select few. Depending on your pcsoftware, you may be asked to install up to 5 separate drivers. For digital psk 31 etc, sstv, dtv, and voice i use just the flex 1500. Powerup the flex1500 in step 3 you will powerup your flex1500 to windows xp complete driver installation.
Flex 1500 owners manual description package info attached files this is the latest flex 1500 power sdr owners manual 2. Flexradio systems flex3000 software defined hf50 mhz. This video shows my first use of the flex 1500 sdr transceiver. 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. Are you having trouble with the wiring diagram schematic on your gmc truck. Gaining full understanding of how the flex 1500 works will make such a task easier, and more successful. I read that only flex models have firmware, the sdr does not use firmware.
Flexradio systems flex1500 sm service manual download. Flex 3000 and flex 1500 microphone connectro wiring. Manually reinstalling the flex1500 streaming usb driver. The flex 1500 software defined radio driver is the low level driver that is responsible for. Alldata gives you all available wiring diagram schematics, updated four times a year to meet changing factory service and repair information. The manuals are available in high resolution and high quality laser color printed version. Flex1500 block diagram description package info attached files this is the flex1500 block diagram 1.
The internal relay is delayed to give the external relay time to operate. I use the flexwire io port on the back to interface to a tokyo hypower hl45b rf amplifier when i need a few extra watts. The powersdr software can be set to delay transmitter output as well combined with the minimal sequencer, the switching sequence should be good for transverter control. Designed for all types of operating conditions, the flex 1500 is small in size, light weight and has a low power consumption. Miniverter for the flex1500 and microwave transverters. The ultimate pcb design software comparison guide comparing the top 6 pcb cad programs. I hope flex will release a service manual for the flex 1500, as a number of users will, or will want to use it as a small building block in a part of a much bigger system. Offering 1 gigabit ethernet network and backplane performance, ethernet adapters will be available to support two copper or two fiber sfp ports in star, ring, or prp topologies. And unlike most other transceivers, which once acquired.
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