I received my PGXL yesterday and set it up last night. The implementation was VERY quick, so props to the crews on that. So far it seems awesome. A few things I'd like to see:
1.) How about fans that ramp up from 0. What if I forget to turn this thing to standby after I last use it and don't log back in for a week or two or a month... the fans will just spin continuously the entire time? I am leery of that after the 3 radios I've returned for fan problems.
2.) User settable maximum power out instead of drive power. Not an ALC so much as the radio and amp talking back and forth to reduce drive power automatically. I realize this is a bit tricky, but it would be nice. That way it doesn't matter what band or part of the band you're in, you just get the approximate max power you specify.
3.) Power meter with a white line showing the maximum power out over the last 1-2 seconds. This would be similar to the S Meter so that if the max power is missed during the 100ms updates (it will be) you get an idea of your average maximum power.
1.) How about fans that ramp up from 0. What if I forget to turn this thing to standby after I last use it and don't log back in for a week or two or a month... the fans will just spin continuously the entire time? I am leery of that after the 3 radios I've returned for fan problems.
2.) User settable maximum power out instead of drive power. Not an ALC so much as the radio and amp talking back and forth to reduce drive power automatically. I realize this is a bit tricky, but it would be nice. That way it doesn't matter what band or part of the band you're in, you just get the approximate max power you specify.
3.) Power meter with a white line showing the maximum power out over the last 1-2 seconds. This would be similar to the S Meter so that if the max power is missed during the 100ms updates (it will be) you get an idea of your average maximum power.
Posted 8 months ago
What was your order number? Just out of curiosity...
I wrote Mike a shocking Email to the effect that I did not need my PG XL until about or after labor day. I just had major surgery and after recovery, I will be doing required antenna work for about a month. I bet that one caused some head scratching in Austin (and Canada). Hi Hi.
Brad
KE4XJ
I wrote Mike a shocking Email to the effect that I did not need my PG XL until about or after labor day. I just had major surgery and after recovery, I will be doing required antenna work for about a month. I bet that one caused some head scratching in Austin (and Canada). Hi Hi.
Brad
KE4XJ
AB-11623
Got mine last week. I also have the SPE 2K. After a 10 minute install all is working great. I agree that the SSDR amp power output meter should either be a peak reading meter or both.
The fans in the Genius move lots of air and therefore make more noise than the 2K. You will probably want to locate the Genius a good distance away from you and your microphone. I also like the lighter weight of the Genius, much easier to move than the 2K.
Two thumbs up so far. Looking forward to the antenna tuner.
The fans in the Genius move lots of air and therefore make more noise than the 2K. You will probably want to locate the Genius a good distance away from you and your microphone. I also like the lighter weight of the Genius, much easier to move than the 2K.
Two thumbs up so far. Looking forward to the antenna tuner.
The new SmartSDR v2.3.7 Release notes state:
“Power Genius XL Support – SmartSDR v2.3.7 supports comprehensive integrated Power Genius XL control and operating state from within the SMARTSDR software.”
Anyone had a chance to try 2.3.7 out with PG XL? Comments?
Just unpacked mine and set it on the desk:
Howard
Matt (K0KB)
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HCampbell WB4IVF
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