"I Can Hear Everything!" Flex Radio - Amateur Radio

[@JimHoward]

More interesting than I expected. Two hams talking about using a radio is really helpful. A great compliment to technical reviews.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@tangoseal1]

Flex is the best radio ever made for the hobby. HANDS DOWN! Ive owned 2 of them, but had to sell them when I sold my home. I miss them dearly. Want to get an 8600 one of the days and a power genius

[@rogerp5816]

Great job Josh and Kyle. I've had a Flex 6600 going onto five ears and a learned a couple of new things from this video. As you set up your new Flex please do videos with Kyle so we can all learn with you.

[@DavidSpringer-ik3qo]

Thanks!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

No problem! Thank you!

[@GH0ST369]

what can I use a multi key gaming pad for on the Flex? Josh as Vanna white was entertaining.

[@DustyLane]

Will we ever get a small form factor radio? Something for POTA or emcomm scenarios?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

PicoAPRS, QDX, mountain topper, the list goes on. Plenty of tiny radios.

[@jamesriley9800]

I want to know how he is using cw paddle with his phone app I would give it a try

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

In time all answers will be revealed.

[@briangrange]

Like ye guys but this was riddled with inaccuracies and didn't really paint Flex in a good light. Get Mike from Flex on to set the record straight and if nothing else lower the agct

[@adriancollins7236]

Hi can I get this app just for listening I do not have a ham licence….

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

If you know someone with a flex you can get time on the radio yes. Otherwise, try KiwiSDR. That is free listening.

[@williamarquett5948]

I made an early deposit on an 8600 I believe. I am actually hoping for a delay in release so I can save more money and purchase a complete Flex upgrade to my shack. That would be a 8600, Maestro C, Tuner Genius, Amp Genius and a 2x8 antenna genius. I actually got a part time job after being retired for 3 years so I don't piss off the YL spending money on these! Ha Ha

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Nicely done!

[@williamarquett5948]

I did the same thing and want to get all the Flex equipment also. I retired 4 years ago and got a part time job 5 months ago so the YL won't flip out!

[@MikeStammer]

That's my end game setup too. It's just so good.

[@billgrant6175]

Hey Josh, Not sure if I missed it. If I get Smart SDR on my computer, do you use an antenna or just the internet.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It requires a Flex Radio to be connected to an antenna.

[@cyleleghorn246]

I could be wrong, but can't you do both? Obviously the purpose of this video is to demonstrate the physical flex radio, but I think the SDR software can ALSO connect to any other public SDR in any location, like California, Washington DC, Germany, Ukraine. You can hear some interesting things this way, and even test if your own signal is making it that far. Digital modes work in receive-only when using a public web SDR in conjunction with software like this. I've never used this program so maybe what I said only applies to other SDR software.

[@thuff3207]

The big difference between Flex and Elecraft K4 is CW. If you enjoy CW get the K4.

[@rogerp5816]

I heard that Flex had fixed the CW issues in the next release of SSDR.

[@rogerp5816]

Another big difference between Flex and the K4, Flex has remote control of the shack fully functional on the 6000 series and it will be delivered fully functional on the 8000 series whereas Elecraft still hasn't delivered PC remote control software for the K4 after nearly three years of K4 production.

[@thuff3207]

@@rogerp5816 True but they have it working K4 to K4 today yes I have done that. I really do not care about PC software because I do not a PC.

[@thuff3207]

@@rogerp5816 I hope so the Flex is a good radio but I got the K4 for it excellent CW performance and pin diodes for switching. I will keep checking on flex and see how that goes.

[@starlordfoo1428]

I wonder when AI denoise is gonna hit SDR...

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I did a video on this. There is a good app for PC. It works really well!

[@senseijay51]

Bump it up ro 11 and go over to 7200...

[@stevevictor1586]

I want to be a part of this so bad but I’m just too stupid

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

There are plenty of starting points in this hobby that are easier to get started in. I’d say last nights show was on the advanced side.

[@seanfaherty]

If I can get an SDR to work a drunk monkey can get a SDR to work. Come to think of it I probably was a drunk monkey

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Try out the KiwiSDR free web receivers. Lots of fun!

[@davidverville2021]

Very entertaining but not one part understandable, are you trying to sell Flex radios. No useful info

[@MrJeepMan78]

Very entertaining, very understandable have you not been excited about a new radio you will soon get.

[@N0LSD]

This sort of sentiment is rather part of the problem, isn't it? On the one hand, we hear from all these folks that are *really* concerned about losing the Amateur spectrum, saying for 20 years, "What we need to do is get the younger generation interested in Amateur radio." But when someone like Kyle comes along -- someone who is highlighting the real-world advances to the art and science of Amateur radio, what's the reaction? "Oh, I don't understand it, it's not useful...you must be shilling for a brand." You're saying the quiet part, out loud: this is a *you* problem -- not a problem with the mode or technology or the folks highlighting the advances that are occurring. If what makes you happy with regard to Amateur radio is 1980's technology, that's totally fine. But one must understand that that's not everyone, and 1980's technology isn't going to draw the younger generation into Amateur radio - it just isn't. I know....and, believe me, i get it. It's hard to believe *anything* could knock the Atari 2600 off it's perch. But, it was bound to happen, sooner or later. 😂

[@bendeleted9155]

On the contrary, this stuff is dragging me into ham. My motivation is probably different, having used radios my whole life out of necessity (I wasn't looking for a hobby). I find that this user interface and receiver performance is easier to employ as a necessity in a changing world.