Welcome to the new FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
Need the latest SmartSDR, Power Genius, Tuner Genius and Antenna Genius Software?
SmartSDR v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
SmartSDR v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
If you are having a problem, please refer to the product documentation or check the Help Center for known solutions.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
Running PowerSDR on Microsoft Surface Pro ?
Options
Michael VE3WMB
Member
Is anyone running PowerSDR on a recent (2018) Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet ? If so how is that working for you. I am considering one of the Intel i5-7300U based ones with a 13" screen and 8 GB of RAM, running WIN10. It won't be my primary computer for controlling my Flex-1500 but it would be nice if I could use it with the rig while travelling instead of bringing my heavy Acer Quad-Core Laptop along.
Cheers
Michael VE3WMB
Cheers
Michael VE3WMB
0
Answers
-
I have almost identical SurfacePro and it works fine. If you need a travel setup, you can also use an iPad using SmartSDR for IOS.
0 -
Thanks John. Just to clarify I want to run PowerSDR not SmartSDR as it is for a Flex-1500.
From what I have read, these Surface Pros run real WIN10 so it should work. I currently have an aging MacBook (2009) that has an Intel Core Duo in it and I have it setup to dual boot WIN7. It will work to run PowerSDR and I can even do CW at speeds less than 30WPM with little latency, but I think that this laptop is at about the bottom end of the suitable hardware range for running PowerSDR. The Surface Pros are a bit pricey but I am hoping that since they are a Microsoft product that they do a good job of running WIN10.
Cheers
Michael VE3WMB0 -
Sorry, I read your note too fast. I do not use PowerSDR. Win10 works great on the SurfacePro.
Good luck! K9EL/VA3CDX
0 -
I will be setting my Surface Pro 3 up in the next week or so. I do no expect any issues with the Surface.
I will be using my setup with my RV.
0 -
Will the Surface use FireWire? I’m getting close to firing up my 5000 for the winter and need to set up another pc. Mike in Maine0
-
The Flex 1500 with Power SDR works fine on my Surface Pro 1 and also my Surface Pro 3. it's a great combination for portability.
0
Leave a Comment
Categories
- All Categories
- 246 Community Topics
- 2.1K New Ideas
- 488 The Flea Market
- 7.1K Software
- 5.9K SmartSDR for Windows
- 134 SmartSDR for Maestro and M models
- 331 SmartSDR for Mac
- 243 SmartSDR for iOS
- 222 SmartSDR CAT
- 163 DAX
- 348 SmartSDR API
- 8.6K Radios and Accessories
- 6.9K FLEX-6000 Signature Series
- 765 Maestro
- 41 FlexControl
- 836 FLEX Series (Legacy) Radios
- 733 Genius Products
- 393 Power Genius XL Amplifier
- 255 Tuner Genius XL
- 85 Antenna Genius
- 228 Shack Infrastructure
- 152 Networking
- 370 Remote Operation (SmartLink)
- 120 Contesting
- 583 Peripherals & Station Integration
- 115 Amateur Radio Interests
- 812 Third-Party Software