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The following files have been uploaded to
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...>
Description:
Flow for the Flex 3000 and KE9NS PowerSDR.
A work in progress, but it's getting there.
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Won't let me import this, gives error "input not a JSON Array",
same error if I paste flow or select file to import.
73,
Mike Kovacich - VE3CKO
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The following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the
[email protected] group.
By: Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...>
Description:
Flow for the Flex 3000 and KE9NS PowerSDR. A work in progress,
but it's getting there.
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Mike, I'll have to ask the pros.....I've never exported a flow before. I'll let ya know. Maybe if I use the Download function rather that cut and paste.
Charlie
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Mike:
Look in my folder KB8CR's flows, I just uploaded it in .json format (I hope)
Try that one.
Charlie
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Yep, it imports fine now, thanks. Got it running. Have to
remember to stop PowerSDR before deploying node-red. It's a pain.
Perhaps I'll drop a note to Ken to see if he can take care of the
TCP CAT Server issue, in the past he's been very approachable to
suggestions and bug reports.
The CAT commands for DC volts and temp sensor for Flex3000 &
5000 only. Wish I didn't sell my 5000A RX2-ATU-VU5K,
but selling it did allow me to upgrade to the 6700.
73,
Mike Kovacich - VE3CKO
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On 2021-02-22 2:22 p.m., Charlie
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Mike:
Look in my folder KB8CR's flows, I just uploaded it in .json
format (I hope)
Try that one.
Charlie
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Glad it worked this time. I'll have an update to it soon, once we figure out how to zero the meters (I don't think you'll have FWD PWR or SWR on the 1500 either.
(I used to have one....it doesn't have a SWR bridge in it). But look at the ZZDU command in the CAT manual, there are LOTS of other things you can use from that command. In the ZZDU switch, just follow the lead of what's in there. If a command is listed as say #14, you put it 13, because they start in the return as #0. You also probably want to have it inject more often. I had it at refresh every 1 second. I've since sped it up to every 200 ms. The S-meter will work better that way.
73 de Charlie KB8CR
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Hi Charlie,
Looks like you are making good progress now. I am going to load the flow here and see if there is an easy solution to zero the TX meters on receive and “mute” the S meter on TX.
I have been under the weather this weekend and crashed and burned on the couch for most of the afternoon and evening.
I will send something to you and Mike to test.
73
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On Feb 22, 2021, at 6:17 PM, Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...> wrote:
?Glad it worked this time. I'll have an update to it soon, once we figure out how to zero the meters (I don't think you'll have FWD PWR or SWR on the 1500 either.
(I used to have one....it doesn't have a SWR bridge in it). But look at the ZZDU command in the CAT manual, there are LOTS of other things you can use from that command. In the ZZDU switch, just follow the lead of what's in there. If a command is listed as say #14, you put it 13, because they start in the return as #0. You also probably want to have it inject more often. I had it at refresh every 1 second. I've since sped it up to every 200 ms. The S-meter will work better that way.
73 de Charlie KB8CR
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Dave:
Hope you're feeling better. I went out for the first time in a LONG time, to pick my brother up from the airport. Had two masks on.....Fauci would approve.ha ha.
I got busy here with business stuff the past few days. I did try increasing the frequency that the inject node repeats in an attempt to make the S-meter track better. Still isn't great. I think that because the 6xxx series sends the data as a stream in UDP, it is much more responsive, but at least it's working.?
My 6400 flow (and the KPA500 and KAT500 flows I got from the repository here) all have the same issue with meters that go full-scale when the rig is turned off.
BTW, I did just make a deal on a KAT500/KPA500 combo that I will have in early March. (Now those screens won't just be a pipe dream).?
73 de Charlie KB8CR
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I wonder if it would be more responsive, if I ran NodeRed on the computer that is running PowerSDR, and use virtual serial ports, rather than the TCP serial server. Right now, I'm running NodeRed on the Pi, which is going through my network to get the data.
Charlie
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Check your meter nodes in node red and
to see how you have animations set.
AL, K0VM
On 2/24/2021 10:38 AM, Charlie Rubenstein wrote:
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I wonder if it would be more responsive, if I ran NodeRed on the
computer that is running PowerSDR, and use virtual serial ports,
rather than the TCP serial server. Right now, I'm running NodeRed
on the Pi, which is going through my network to get the data.
Charlie
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I have them set to "Rocket"
Charlie KB8CR
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Hi Charlie, ? Please send me your latest flow for the 3000. I want to try to zero the S meter during TX and power meter during RX. I do not have a 3000/5000 but can simulate them for testing the meters. ? I try to be careful. My ordeal started in May 2019 and late July 2019 I was diagnosed with an infection in my left knee which was replaced for the second time in Nov 2017. They did a debridement surgery on Aug 7th 2019 thinking it was a bacterial infection. The leg was getting worse by the day On Aug 20th they found out it was an ultra rare fungal infection with only about 2 to 3 cases a year in the U.S. Hospital for Special Surgery and Mayo Clinic never had a case. Wound up having to travel to Philadelphia, PA to have the knee removed in Sep 2019. They immobilized the leg for 14 weeks and in Dec 2019 put a new knee in (my third @ 58 years old at the time). During the 14+ weeks they stopped my heart meds since it conflicted with the anti-fungal meds. I wound up with severe congestive heart failure, pulmonary effusion, and blood clots on the lungs. The symptoms were so bad that if I had those symptoms today they would think I had COVID. ? So it has been a roller coaster for me. Dealing with pain every day but it beats the alternatives. They almost amputated my leg in Sep 2019 so at least I can walk, even though range of motion isn’t the best. ? I can’t bowl anymore (was a 220 avg bowler) so picked up a new hoppy, pistol shooting. After 3 month wait I got my purchase permit and am going to try and go to the range once a month. Ammo is scarce and expensive so I think once a month is good to get me out. ? 73 Dave wo2x ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Charlie Rubenstein Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:12 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] File /Flex3000Flow.rtf uploaded #file-notice ? Dave:
Hope you're feeling better. I went out for the first time in a LONG time, to pick my brother up from the airport. Had two masks on.....Fauci would approve.ha ha.
I got busy here with business stuff the past few days. I did try increasing the frequency that the inject node repeats in an attempt to make the S-meter track better. Still isn't great. I think that because the 6xxx series sends the data as a stream in UDP, it is much more responsive, but at least it's working.?
My 6400 flow (and the KPA500 and KAT500 flows I got from the repository here) all have the same issue with meters that go full-scale when the rig is turned off.
BTW, I did just make a deal on a KAT500/KPA500 combo that I will have in early March. (Now those screens won't just be a pipe dream).?
73 de Charlie KB8CR
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Oy.....sorry you're having such problems. Hope this year brings much better stuff.
The newest version of the Flex3000 flow is in my folder here. It's under KB8CR's Folder.
I hope I can transfer the meter zeroing to my 6400's flows once I look at how you do it.
Charlie
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My VITA49 and FlexRadio v6 flows already zero meters for the 6400.
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On Feb 24, 2021, at 4:12 PM, Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...> wrote:
?Oy.....sorry you're having such problems. Hope this year brings much better stuff.
The newest version of the Flex3000 flow is in my folder here. It's under KB8CR's Folder.
I hope I can transfer the meter zeroing to my 6400's flows once I look at how you do it.
Charlie
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My 6400 flow is using FRStacks.
Charlie
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You can load the VITA49 and FlexRadio flows in addition to FRStack.
73
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On Feb 24, 2021, at 6:42 PM, Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...> wrote:
?My 6400 flow is using FRStacks.
Charlie
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I installed the Vita49 and Flex v6 flows.....it's not the TX meters.......it's only the S-Meter that goes full scale on disconnect for the 6400
I modified the function node you had in there to set the meter to -140dBm if no client. It worked.
Charlie
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David: Last night (on the 6400's flow) I had the S-meter zeroing when no one was connected to the 6400 just fine. I used this Function statement to set the meter to -120dBm if the "ClientStatus" was not 1. See what I used below:  It was working like a charm yesterday. Tonight, when I disconnected from the rig, the S-meter pegged again.? So, I went to the Flex v6 flow to see what the output of this node was  (I think it should return a "0" if no client is connected) but there is NO payload returned. Any idea what could have changed? Charlie KB8CR
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There you go! That works.
Fun, isn’t it?
73
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On Feb 26, 2021, at 10:23 PM, Charlie Rubenstein <charlier@...> wrote:
?David: Last night (on the 6400's flow) I had the S-meter zeroing when no one was connected to the 6400 just fine. I used this Function statement to set the meter to -120dBm if the "ClientStatus" was not 1. See what I used below: <dummyfile.0.part> It was working like a charm yesterday. Tonight, when I disconnected from the rig, the S-meter pegged again.? So, I went to the Flex v6 flow to see what the output of this node was <dummyfile.1.part> (I think it should return a "0" if no client is connected) but there is NO payload returned. Any idea what could have changed? Charlie KB8CR
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Well.....at least it worked LAST night.....tonight the ClientStatus is NULL....don't know why. I even went to the Flex Radio flow of yours and put a debug node on the output of? ? and it was nothing coming out of it. BUT, I found another way......I found that the json string that comes from FRStack sends a "0" for the S-Meter when the radio is disconnected. So, I made a switch that only passes the S-meter number when the number is < 0 (port 1), and if the number is equal to "0" (port2) I had a change node set the payload to -120 (which zeros the meter).? It's working that way. Charlie KB8CR
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Dave wo2x