Flex 5000a w/SatPC32
Is anyone using a Flex5000a with second rx and V/U module with SatPC32, or any other sat/rotor control software. I'm in the process of buying one and I'm interested in how anyone set theirs up for sat use.
73 Jeff kb2m
Jeff,
The Flex VU5K is almost a TS-2000 from a CAT standpoint, and you can get by with that. SatPC32 tunes the uplink and downlink fine. However, there are several things you need to set manually, such as the PL tone, TX transmitter VFO, modes, etc. You can download a good explanation here:
http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/configuring-the-flex-5000-with-satpc32-pd...
Dave, W0DHB has written a translator program which sits between SatPC32 and the PowerSDR CAT to do the needed translation, making it look like a real TS-2000. He has made it available, and there may be a AMSAT Journal article coming.
There are a few other quirks, such as the lack of a digital FM mode, and the need to tweak the sampling rates and buffers to minimize latency, but once done it is a fine satellite rig.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of kb2m@arrl.net <Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 8:23 AM <To: 'Amsat BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org <Subject: [amsat-bb] Flex 5000a w/SatPC32 < <Is anyone using a Flex5000a with second rx and V/U module with SatPC32, or <any other sat/rotor control software. I'm in the process of buying one and <I'm interested in how anyone set theirs up for sat use. < < < <73 Jeff kb2m < < < < < <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available <to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed <are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. <Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! <Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
That article is indeed in the January/February AMSAT Journal, which should be appearing in your mailboxes soon!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Alan wa4sca@gmail.com wrote:
Jeff,
The Flex VU5K is almost a TS-2000 from a CAT standpoint, and you can get by with that. SatPC32 tunes the uplink and downlink fine. However, there are several things you need to set manually, such as the PL tone, TX transmitter VFO, modes, etc. You can download a good explanation here:
http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/configuring-the-flex-5000-with-satpc32-pd...
Dave, W0DHB has written a translator program which sits between SatPC32 and the PowerSDR CAT to do the needed translation, making it look like a real TS-2000. He has made it available, and there may be a AMSAT Journal article coming.
There are a few other quirks, such as the lack of a digital FM mode, and the need to tweak the sampling rates and buffers to minimize latency, but once done it is a fine satellite rig.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of kb2m@arrl.net <Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 8:23 AM <To: 'Amsat BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org <Subject: [amsat-bb] Flex 5000a w/SatPC32 < <Is anyone using a Flex5000a with second rx and V/U module with SatPC32, or <any other sat/rotor control software. I'm in the process of buying one and <I'm interested in how anyone set theirs up for sat use. < < < <73 Jeff kb2m < < < < < <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available <to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed <are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. <Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! <Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Thanks Guys, I knew I would get the answer here. I knew it would do Kenwood cat commands, but was worried about the PL, and tx freq. It looks like just what I want it to do. I love you both, relax it's Valentines Day :-)
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: Paul Stoetzer Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 11:25 AM To: Alan Biddle Cc: kb2m@arrl.net ; Amsat BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Flex 5000a w/SatPC32
That article is indeed in the January/February AMSAT Journal, which should be appearing in your mailboxes soon!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sun, Feb 14, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Alan wa4sca@gmail.com wrote:
Jeff,
The Flex VU5K is almost a TS-2000 from a CAT standpoint, and you can get by with that. SatPC32 tunes the uplink and downlink fine. However, there are several things you need to set manually, such as the PL tone, TX transmitter VFO, modes, etc. You can download a good explanation here:
http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/configuring-the-flex-5000-with-satpc32-pd...
Dave, W0DHB has written a translator program which sits between SatPC32 and the PowerSDR CAT to do the needed translation, making it look like a real TS-2000. He has made it available, and there may be a AMSAT Journal article coming.
There are a few other quirks, such as the lack of a digital FM mode, and the need to tweak the sampling rates and buffers to minimize latency, but once done it is a fine satellite rig.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of kb2m@arrl.net <Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 8:23 AM <To: 'Amsat BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org <Subject: [amsat-bb] Flex 5000a w/SatPC32 < <Is anyone using a Flex5000a with second rx and V/U module with SatPC32, or <any other sat/rotor control software. I'm in the process of buying one and <I'm interested in how anyone set theirs up for sat use. < < < <73 Jeff kb2m < < < < < <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available <to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed <are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. <Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! <Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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