D-Star Transmit Issue

Ron Parsons

W2PP

Daily bump, when will these things get fixed?????????????????????????????????????

W2PP

Sorry guys I am not letting this go...three problems all that need to be addressed not just the D Star but the NB and ANF as well....

Steve

Please do not feel sorry.  Add to the list the "all mode" squelch that was asked for 5 years ago???

EA4GLI

Hi Peter,

A search on the forum will yield many threads where these and other fixes are requested often. In some cases the threads follow a very familiar pattern were some very vocal "defenders" of FRS will tell you that it is what it is, that NB and ANF work great as they are, and the thread will become an futile exercise for the original poster to make his-her point, leading, sometimes, to heated exchanges that will ultimately result in the closure of the thread.

While I applaud your passion to get the issues addressed, I am afraid to say it is futile.... FRS will not tell us any future plans, when or if any of the issues will be fixed and you will either end up frustrated, upset or reach the final stage which is indifference.

I personally look at my flex gear and enjoy it for it can do today, with all its limitations-bugs, not expecting any improvements any time soon. Long ago I learnt not to get excited for what it could potentially do. I purchased a 6700 with GPSDO because I looked forward to a time when Diversity Reception will work like it did on the 5000 or that the GPSDO could be used to sync several radios at different geographical locations. 4 to 5 years ago this forum was full of ideas and it was exciting to think of the future. The future arrived and it is pretty boring and most of those "exciting" threads do not pop-up anymore, just to be replaced by a first layer of tech support from experienced users to novice users.

Good luck with your pursuit and enjoy ham radio, as it is a hobby to be enjoyed. I will try to bump your thread as well if I am browsing around the forum.

Al_NN4ZZ

W2PP

I’m not giving up. Later today I’m going to begin posting on as many other boards as possible

Al_NN4ZZ

W2PP

Well, we're not pushing here for new features, that is an entirely different debate.

What is insisted upon here is FIXING foundational problems.  Noise Blanker, Automatic notch filter and D Star.

If I don't hear from Flex that these issues are to be addressed forthwith, then I"m going to post on every board I can find on the net. 

The brand of Flex is like virginity, you can only lose it one time.  I hope this will resonate and productive fixes to these fundamental problems follow.

Peter

Bill -VA3WTB

And if they don't?
And how long would you suggest is a good time after your threat.

Ron Parsons

W2PP

Collaboration to date isn’t getting it done. Threat, no promise

Steve

I, like W2PP, am not happy about the delay we are experiencing with these issues.  What is the answer??  Well I guess the  answer is not to buy again.  While Flex has done many things right , and buy all testimonials is a better than average company, they still need to fix these things.  What to do???  Besides not buying again???  I am at a loss for suggestions.  As has been said before, it is absolutely ridiculous that these things have been waiting to get fixed for three, four even five years.  Guess I am going to have to go back to church and start praying.

Bill -VA3WTB

W2PP

I’m not backing down 3 or 4 years without action is unacceptable. Collaboration as I said isn’t getting it done The word threat is badly misplaced. This situation requires escalating pressure and public awareness. When dollars are finally at stake action will follows

Bill -VA3WTB

W2PP

This is not a fraternity. This is not a vote. FRS is a business meant to make a profit selling sla product. Again the word threat is a word issued by those with no leverage. Promises aren’t. If my postings are so ineffectual that nothing happens their are other venues. I put up venture capital for FRS on the PGXL too. I have an interest in their success. Just because a company made a good product does not insure success. Kodak did too Companies are dependent on the senior leadership making sound directional decisions. FRS has made a few missteps. My response them is holding the senior leadership accountable for those missteps. I’m not going away and hope FRS will respond appropriately to this modest pressure. If FRS does not respond to this modest pressure their are other areas that can be engaged. It’s just business. When it becomes cost effective to address these issues FRS will. I am committed to stimulating the senior leadership to correct their semi imperfect decisions

Johan / SE3X

W2PP

Johan:
    I respect and read all your responses.  When someone begins to trail towards penalization they've run out their thread.  No one expects a response, its cool.  You've made you points well, I don't agree.  My course is set, I hope FRS will respond at this level but if not I have the resources to go the yard and am committed to doing so.  Thanks for your observations in any case.
Peter

Bill -VA3WTB

W2PP

So accountability at FRS applies to whom? I guess the answer to my request from FRS has been answered. I’ll go up several levels then. Expect to spend some money over the next few months then. You made a mistake again and missed an opportunity

Jay Nation

W2PP

Bill works for FRS. FRS sold the Dongle. Guys I’m moving to a formal interaction with FRS. Gloves are off Collaboration has its limits and Bill shut the door Just business at this point

Jay Nation