Here is a picture of my shack with the SDR-1000 (lower shelf).  For information on the SDR-1000 vs. Icom IC-756 and other SDR information, please visit my web site

Don "IK2EGL / AI4SD"

I am using the SDR-1000™ at 28 MHz as the first IF to drive an external 144 MHz transverter.  This in turn is connected to my 902 MHz, 1296 MHz, 2304MHz, 3456 MHz, 5.7 GHz, 10 GHz and 24 GHz transverters.

The weak signal capability along with the "bandscope" function of the FlexRadio PowerSDR™ software has been instrumental in many long haul microwave contacts.  Rain scatter contacts have become a piece of cake due to the ability to swing the antenna and see signals pop up on the "bandscope"!

Microwave contesting has become a dream while using the SDR-1000™ in conjunction with the Universal Control Board (UCB) and FlexRadio PowerSDR software interface.  Now I can use the mouse to click a band button and have the actual frequency of the band show up on the FlexRadio PowerSDR™ screen!  With the click of the band button, the UCB controls the relays that route the IF and PTT lines to the appropriate transverters, making band switching for my microwave station a breeze.  This setup was a big reason why I did so well in the ARRL UHF Contest in 2005.

I had always dreamed about an interface like this, but I never thought it would ever happen.  I sometimes catch myself staring at the screen showing the microwave band frequencies thinking "Man this is awesome!"  Seems like every time I turn around, there is something new coming down the pipe to make the whole setup better!

Thanks to FlexRadio Systems and everyone else involved!

This is a picture of the coffee can SDR-1000 radio. Shown is one of the original board stacks in a most interesting enclosure.

Joe "K1RQG"

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Steve "KW5TX"

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Blair "KI4YY"  Blair's Website

Sergey "RW3PS"

I like to work QRP CW.  I got the 4 board stack in August 2004, added a 5 watts output PA,  integrated all together with an USB-soundcard and power supply in box. After being a bit frustrated at the beginning due all these known CW problems. I am now happy with my great SDR-1000™ CW QRP rig!

It's great to be a member of the community pushing the software radio concept. It was also fun to present the SDR-1000™ to local radio clubs in theory and reality connected to an antenna.

For our German speaking friends I put together a short presentation on my ham radio homepage.

Dave "ZS6AVM"    The very first Flexer in South Africa!

As you can see, my radio room is very eclectic.  My SDR-1000™ sits on top of an FT-847 with FC-20 tuner. The Drake SW-4A plays through the vintage floor standing 12 inch speaker. The SDR dedicated PC is a Dell 2.8 GHz. 1 G memory, Delta 44 sound card. The 17 inch flat panel is wall mounted on a swing arm. The iMac serves my everyday computer needs. The left side of the shack is Boat anchor heaven. Viking Valiant transmitter, Collins 75A-4 Receiver, Johnson Matchbox, and a Globe King 500 just out of view. Audio is provided by Aphex 109 EQ and a Mackie 1202 mixer. The boom mounted mic is a Marshall MXL1006. On the wall are my WAS and DXCC I earned as a Novice! For antennas, I use a Cushcraft R-8 and a 40/80 meter inverted V.

The main machine is running the FlexRadio PowerSDR™ console and the laptop editing the site. It is a little cramped and the layout is rubbish, full of earth loops I am sure. I plan to relay it, put a proper earth plane in and put up my new antenna (as soon as the tree guy comes).

The New vs. the old. There are ten operational stations nine of which are collecting dust. The FlexRadio SDR-1000™ is powered on 24/7; the performance leader and clear choice when the going gets tough.  SDR-1000™ w ATU and DEMI, FA-66 sound card, Gateway P4 at 2.3 GHz. Audio gear consists of W2IHY 8-band EQ and EQ plus lead by Heil PR40 microphone. Occasionally, I also use a software defined pro audio system with as many as 100 audio plug-ins and CubaseSX. The system resides in a second Gateway computer. I have two 4KW amps, which normally loaf along ay about 1KW; however, full power output is occasionally used for testing for RFI and its effect on FlexRadio products and to evaluate the power handling capability of the antennas I design.

This is a compressed photo of my operating station.  Pictured are:

I put a big quiet fan that runs at a lower speed on my intake.  I have an adapter that sizes down to the SDR-1000™ chassis.  I plan to put a guard and filter over the fan after the next local computer fair where parts may be found.  In this photo, the fan is spinning, but frozen by the camera's flash!

Rob "K2UP" (formerly WW2RG)

The SDR-1000™ is in the upper part of the photo with FlexRadio PowerSDR™ displayed on the monitor.  The external reference is on the counter.  The rest of the shack includes laptops and signal generators, solar charging controllers, lots of test equipment and packet radio.  I like to do a lot of comparing the SDR-1000™ against other radios which is a great use for the test equipment.  
 
The computer is a hp Grafic workstation with dual p3 and 1.5gb ram with SCSI hard drive and seems to work well with the SDR-1000™. The SDR's receiver feeds a stereo compressor into a big audio amp for surround sound.

The FlexRadio SDR-1000™ software defined radio operates in a very non-traditional manner.  None of the typical radio parts inside!  After rebuilding Collins and other tube and transistor based Ham gear for many years, this is a brand new frontier for me presenting new horizons and new challenges.  FlexRadio is covering new ground in both technology and true ham experimental opportunity. The software is open source!!!  This means you can see how the code makes the radio work and come up with some of your own approaches to control, etc.  It gets better every time I turn around.  FlexRadio's support is second to none!!!
 
I will be using my SDR for HF as well as microwave projects in the near future.   The target transverter freqs are: 144MHz, 432MHz, 1.2GHz, 2.3GHz, 5GHz and 10GHz.

Andy "KC7KW"  Andy's Website

In this photo I am in my technics service, kissing my transmitter SDR-1000™.  Yesterday at night, it does not rest, nothing, I have spent all the night listening, is a monster.

Jaun Luis "EB8BKS"  Juan Luis' Web Site

I just finished setting up my Flex radio.  Before I tried to use it on the air, I decided to go all the way and see if I could set it up for remote operation.  That is the main reason I bought the radio since I have a FT 9000D, FT1000D and an FT 847.  Not much need for another radio except for the remote.  Well folks, I just made two contacts on my lap top running on power and connected to the internet via a wireless connection.  Both said they would not have known had I not told them it was remote.  Now in addition to that, I am in love.  This radio works like no other.  I love the flexibility of dragging a signal literally into the Panadapter’s “green zone.”  Then being able to remove the unwanted carrier by simply bringing in the filter visually!  All this on my lap top!

I can’t wait for my next trip where I will sit with my laptop in my hotel room (only select ones with high speed connections).  You have exceeded my expectations.  I have the computer set up with four monitors in my shack.  I can have the radio on one screen, logging on two others and MixW on the third for data.  I will send a pic as soon as I get the house cleaned up a little.

Thanks again.  Just wanted to let you know that it works with WOW!