Time for a little perspective

Gene - K3GC

Until last week my Flex 6500 was the best (by far) radio I have ever had.
SSDR was more than adequate.  Had problems that I still look forward to seeing resolved.
Then V3 - oh my goodness, is the world coming to an end?

Back up just a little here.  I read all the release information and quickly determined that V3 in its present state is not for me.  I quickly decided to wait and see what Flex does with V2.  Meanwhile my 6500 continues to make contacts as best it (I) am able in present lousy conditions.

The volume of attacks on V3 and Flex got louder and louder.  I even found myself getting carried along (to my chagrin) but my radio still works as well as ever and no one has twisted my arm to purchase an upgrade.

So what's the problem?  As far as I can see there is no problem.  If SSDR V3 offers an improvement for you , then by all means buy it.  If you see no value then don't buy it.  That is simple enough even for my simple mind.

Meanwhile, I pledge to myself to avoid all the noise and continue to chase that elusive ATMO.
I feel better already.
73

N9VC

Craig Williams

Ditto.

Lionel

Brad - N6SPM

KT0AM - Mark

Concur... The 6500 is the best radio I've ever owned. I decided not to purchase V3 since the multi-op functions didn't add anything to my operating style. Did I miss a few other bells/whistles? Maybe, but I'll save my money for V4; V2 is just peachy right now. Not perfect, perhaps, but I'll refer back to the first statement. By the way, I think the forum participation is going along just fine... all of the noise is human nature and I just delete my way through those threads. If I ever experience issues with the radio, I have full confidence that Flex will work with me to resolve them.

Bill -VA3WTB

KC2QMA_John

I agree also Gene,

No one is forcing me to buy V3 so I won’t until it has something to offer me.

As long as they continue to develop SmartSDR I know there will be a version that’s right for me someday.

Also having dealt with other amateur radio companies in the past FlexRadio hands down has the best customer service I ever experienced in the industry.

In my opinion overall the 6000 series is the best amateur radio platform available today.

I love my FlexRadio and would not trade it for anything!

Brad Adams (N4PYI)

Well said! You get my vote!

W9TVX