Hello,
i'm looking for information on the best setting for AM tx with the Flex 3000.
Thank you
Best 73's de IK5SRE Frank
flex 3000 - AM setup looking
flex 3000 - AM setup looking
73's de IK5SRE Frank
Flex 1500 - Flex 3000 - mic Heil PR 781G - G5RV
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Re: flex 3000 - AM setup looking
AM mode definitely has a totally different setup from SSB in PowerSDR.
I have a great AM setup for TX on my website.
Go to ke9ns.com/flexpage.html
Click on the "eSSB/AM" link on the left side of the screen.
It has all the PowerSDR settings needed for fantastic AM audio.
NOTE: Even though I personally use external EQ audio rack, you can just use built in TXEQ in PowerSDR (The 9 band TX Parametric EQ), to achieve almost the same results.
Darrin
I have a great AM setup for TX on my website.
Go to ke9ns.com/flexpage.html
Click on the "eSSB/AM" link on the left side of the screen.
It has all the PowerSDR settings needed for fantastic AM audio.
NOTE: Even though I personally use external EQ audio rack, you can just use built in TXEQ in PowerSDR (The 9 band TX Parametric EQ), to achieve almost the same results.
Darrin
Creator of PowerSDR KE9NS v2.8, based on the Flex Radio PowerSDR v2.7.2 software.
Flex-5000, LDMOS and Titan Amps, G5RV, and Mosley TA-33 Junior
Flex-5000, LDMOS and Titan Amps, G5RV, and Mosley TA-33 Junior
Re: flex 3000 - AM setup looking
Hello Darrin,
I was already using your setting for AM, but it's not perfect. That's why I was wondering if anyone with the 3000 was using it for AM. I'll try to work with the 10 band parametric equalizer. Thank you
Best 73's Frank
I was already using your setting for AM, but it's not perfect. That's why I was wondering if anyone with the 3000 was using it for AM. I'll try to work with the 10 band parametric equalizer. Thank you
Best 73's Frank
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Flex 1500 - Flex 3000 - mic Heil PR 781G - G5RV
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Re: flex 3000 - AM setup looking
Frank,
OK. Technically I never tried it on a 1500 or 3000, I assumed it would be the same, but I might be wrong.
I have only had fantastic AM audio reports with my setup and my 5000.
Note to Everyone: Make sure your using a Mic with a full audio freq range output. The EQ that is built into PowerSDR wont add highs or lows if the Mic has only mids (like a typical ham radio mic). If your using a Condenser mic, you may need to take out a bunch of lows, since Condenser mics already have a ton of lows and for some reason the AM mode in PowerSDR does not need a lot of lows (unlike the SSB mode).
If you use a Mic connected to your Windows PC, then install "Equalizer APO" (watch youtube on how to set it up)
Darrin
OK. Technically I never tried it on a 1500 or 3000, I assumed it would be the same, but I might be wrong.
I have only had fantastic AM audio reports with my setup and my 5000.
Note to Everyone: Make sure your using a Mic with a full audio freq range output. The EQ that is built into PowerSDR wont add highs or lows if the Mic has only mids (like a typical ham radio mic). If your using a Condenser mic, you may need to take out a bunch of lows, since Condenser mics already have a ton of lows and for some reason the AM mode in PowerSDR does not need a lot of lows (unlike the SSB mode).
If you use a Mic connected to your Windows PC, then install "Equalizer APO" (watch youtube on how to set it up)
Darrin
Creator of PowerSDR KE9NS v2.8, based on the Flex Radio PowerSDR v2.7.2 software.
Flex-5000, LDMOS and Titan Amps, G5RV, and Mosley TA-33 Junior
Flex-5000, LDMOS and Titan Amps, G5RV, and Mosley TA-33 Junior
Re: flex 3000 - AM setup looking
HI:
I operate very frequently in AM, and my configuration, after many attempts and reports from AMER's is:
In the Transmit Profiles menu:
BW TX filter = 0-6000
AM Carrier Level = 50
Driver MAX = 100
Tune Drive = 40
In the DSP Menu - AGC/ALC tab:
Leveler = ON, 20dB, Attack = 1, Decay = 5000, Hang = 2000
ALC = Attack 1, Decay = 1, Hang =10
In PowerSDR MAIN Form
Drive = 19 (about 8.5W PWR output)
CPDR = 5
Mandatory = USE LINER AMPLIFIER (I use Drake L7 which with these parameters I get approximately 160W of carrier and approximately 640 W PEP).
I operate very frequently in AM, and my configuration, after many attempts and reports from AMER's is:
In the Transmit Profiles menu:
BW TX filter = 0-6000
AM Carrier Level = 50
Driver MAX = 100
Tune Drive = 40
In the DSP Menu - AGC/ALC tab:
Leveler = ON, 20dB, Attack = 1, Decay = 5000, Hang = 2000
ALC = Attack 1, Decay = 1, Hang =10
In PowerSDR MAIN Form
Drive = 19 (about 8.5W PWR output)
CPDR = 5
Mandatory = USE LINER AMPLIFIER (I use Drake L7 which with these parameters I get approximately 160W of carrier and approximately 640 W PEP).