Copyright 2016 by FlexRadio Systems. All Rights Reserved. FlexRadio Systems, 4616 W. Howard Lane, Ste. 1-150, Austin, TX 78728 USA
FlexRadio Systems® is a registered trademark and Maestro™ and SmartSDR™ are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems in the United States of America and other countries/regions.
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Copyright 2016 by FlexRadio Systems. All Rights Reserved. FlexRadio Systems, 4616 W. Howard Lane, Ste. 1-150, Austin, TX 78728 USA FlexRadio Systems® is a registered trademark and Maestro™ and SmartSDR™ are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems in the United States of America and other countries/regions.
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Need Assistance? FLEX-6000 Series radios from FlexRadio Systems. This Quick If you encounter any issues setting up or operating your Maestro Start Guide (QSG) will walk you through the steps for setting unit with FlexRadio Systems' Signature Series radios, please up and operating your Maestro control console.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS If you have any questions due to misunderstanding, translation UNIT errors and alike, please refer to the Maestro User Manual and/or the FLEX-6000 Signature Series Hardware Manual WARNING! and SmartSDR Software Manual first.
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This may cause fire or electric shock. Δ - Do not operate this unit in areas of extreme humidity or ! - Never place the Maestro on an unstable surface where it may expose to rain, snow or any liquids.
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- Do not leave the Maestro unit in an insecure place to avoid • One (1) FlexRadio Maestro device use by unauthorized persons.
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Back Panel Connections A microphone with an RJ-45 style connector or a 1/8" TRS 1.) Ethernet - If you plan to connect your Maestro to your Flex plug Signature Series radio via a wired connection, plug one end A straight key, paddles or a keyer with a 1/8" TRS plug...
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Sleeve to common. Do NOT connect the TRS Ring. If If the intent is to connect your radio to Maestro via WiFi, then the using a TS plug with a straight key, connect the tip to KEY and wired connection is not made and a WiFi connection to the LAN the Sleeve to common.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLEX Microphone level, key speed, transmitter power and TX menu multi- MAESTRO function control The following is a description of the FLEX Maestro front and Function keys, 1 through 6 rear panel controls and connectors. VFO A Receiver enable button...
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FlexRadio Systems ® Software Defined Radios MAESTRO QUICK START GUIDE, VER. 1.0, 04/2016...
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Maestro Rear Panel Tilt feet mounting points (2 positions, 4 screws) Ethernet port, RJ-45, 100/1000 twisted pair Security cable tie point DC Power input, 10 to 15 VDC, up to 2 amps Auxillary battery compartment CW Key, 1/8" inch TRS connector Optional VESA mounting points (4) Powered Speakers, 1/8"...
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FlexRadio Systems ® Software Defined Radios MAESTRO QUICK START GUIDE, VER. 1.0, 04/2016...
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Don't be concerned with the CAT and DAX applications at this time. Turn on Maestro by pressing the right side of the POWER button on top of the unit for approximately five seconds before releasing. Maestro will start after a few seconds. The Maestro welcome screen will appear on start-up.
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The Select a Version screen appears. Available versions of the Step 2. Operating Your FLEX-6000 Transceiver with Maestro software are listed. Tap on a version to select it. If the Maestro selected version has not been loaded into Maestro, a download The Maestro display will initially show one High Definition and installation will take place.
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4. Adjust the frequency within the band by either: Maestro provides two VFOs, labeled A and B. The A VFO is controlled by the leftmost audio and RX filter controls, and by a. Turning the Tuning Knob the larger Tuning knob and its associated RX, TX, Step and Lock b.
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Users Guide for detailed instructions and additional information speed knob. The TX Menu will appear on the Maestro screen. regarding the operation of your FLEX-6000 Signature Series Tap or slide the controls to make adjustments, then press the SDR.
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FlexRadio Systems ® Software Defined Radios MAESTRO QUICK START GUIDE, VER. 1.0, 04/2016...
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Press [MENU] on the main Maestro touch screen display. receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ciruit different Press the [MAESTRO] tab on the left side of the Menu from that to which the receiver is connected display. •...
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Compliance documentation for the embedded Dell Venue 8 Pro, Austin, Texas, USA, 25th November 2015 Regulatory Type: TD01D001 is available from Dell Computer at: Person Responsible: Gerald Youngblood (Signature on file) http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/regulatory-compliance President & CEO FlexRadio Systems MAESTRO QUICK START GUIDE, VER. 1.0, 04/2016...
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4616 W. Howard Lane, Ste. 1-150 Austin, TX 78728 U.S.A. Phone: 512-535-4713 / Fax: 512-233-5143 Email: sales@flexradio.com support@flexradio.com FlexRadio Systems Representative for EU SDR-Funktechnik GmbH Godeke-Michels-Weg 12 D-21762 Otterndorf Germany Phone: (+49) 4751 900501 / Fax: (+49) 4751 998569 Email: FlexRadio-EU@t-online.de www.flexradio.com...
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