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FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series User Manual (222 pages)

Brand: FlexRadio | Category: Transceiver | Size: 12.18 MB

Table of Contents
2
1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance

10
2 Key Contacts

11
3 Getting to Know Your Maestro

12
4 Setting up Your Maestro

16
5 Multiflex

36
6 Connecting to a Radio

38
7 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software

40
- Selecting a Smartsdr Version and Installing It
  40
- Licensing Smartsdr Version 2
  41
8 Smartlink

43
- Smartlink Overview
  43
- Smartlink Setup
  44
- Using Smartlink
  50
9 Smartcontrol

54
10 Maestro Overview

62
- Theory of Operation
  62
- Key System Components
  62
  - Spectral Capture Unit (SCU)
    62
  - Slice Receiver
    62
  - Panadapter
    63
  - Waterfall
    63
  - Panafall
    64
11 How to Operate a Slice Receiver

65
12 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall

69
13 Noise Mitigation

72
14 How to Configure Noise Mitigation

73
- AGC Threshold
  73
- DSP Noise Mitigation Features
  74
- Wideband Noise Blanker (WNB)
  74
- Slice Specific Noise Blanker (NB)
  75
- Noise Reduction (NR)
  75
15 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters

76
16 How to Use Profiles

80
- MIC Profiles
  80
- Transmit Profiles
  81
- Global Profiles
  82
- Saving and Deleting Profiles
  82
- Loading Profiles
  84
- Default Profiles
  84
- Comparing Profiles and Persistence
  84
17 How to Operate Maestro Audio

88
18 How to Operate Multiflex

92
- Shared Resources
  92
19 How to Operate CW Mode

95
20 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)

101
21 How to Operate am and SAM Modes

109
22 How to Operate FM Mode

110
- Operating FM Repeaters
  110
- Memory Channels
  111
23 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)

113
24 How to Operate the ATU

115
- Modes of Operation
  115
- ATU Match Frequency Range
  115
- Manual Mode
  116
- Memory Mode
  116
25 How to Configure Antennas

118
26 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro

127
27 How to Configure Transverters

130
- Using a Transverter
  132
- Multiple Copies of a Band
  133
- Transverter Power Settings
  133
- Transmitting on a Transverter
  134
- Weak Signal Considerations
  134
28 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier

135
29 How to Connect an External Amplifier

137
30 USB Cables

138
- USB Cables Overview
  138
- Cable Management
  139
  - CAT Cables
    140
  - BIT Cables
    142
  - BCD Cables
    143
  - LDPA Cables
    145
31 How to Operate in Digital Modes

146
- PTT Override When Operating Digital Modes
  146
- RTTY Mode
  147
- DIGI Mode Audio Offsets
  148
32 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode

149
- FDX Requirements
  149
- FDX Applications
  149
- FDX Capabilities by Radio Model
  150
  - FLEX-6600(M) and FLEX-6700 SO2R Operation
    150
  - FLEX-6300 and FLEX-6500 Full Duplex
    151
- SCU Overload Fundamentals
  151
- Full Duplex Antenna Isolation Requirements
  153
33 Main Menu

154
- Introduction
  154
- Maestro Tab
  154
- Radio Tab
  155
- Function F1-F6 Tab
  157
- Network Tab
  158
- Audio Tab
  161
- Transmit Tab
  162
- TX Band Settings Tab
  164
- Phone/Cw Tab
  166
  - Straight Key and Paddles
    167
- XVTR Tab
  168
- Profiles Tab
  168
- Memory Tab
  168
- USB Cables Tab
  168
- Spots Tab
  169
- Multiflex Tab
  169
- GPS Tab
  170
34 Slice Receiver

172
- Definition
  172
- Carrier Frequency
  172
- Receive Filter
  172
- Dynamic Filter Depth
  173
35 Front Panel Display

174
- Introduction
  174
- Display Upper Bar
  174
- Display Panadapters
  180
  - Panadapter Definition
    180
  - Waterfall Definition
    181
  - Waterfall Time Machine
    181
  - Panadapter Display Menu
    182
  - Horizontal Zoom
    184
  - Vertical Zoom
    185
  - Panning Method
    185
  - Add / Remove the Second Panadapter
    185
  - Auxiliary Meters
    186
36 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons

187
- Slice Receiver Activation Buttons
  187
- Slice Receiver Tuning Knobs and Buttons
  189
- Slice Receiver Audio Knobs
  190
- Slice Receiver Bandwidth Knobs
  191
- Transmitter Knobs and Buttons
  192
- TX Menu
  193
  - Audio Modes Transmitter Menu
    193
  - CW Mode Transmitter Control Panel
    195
- Function Buttons
  196
37 Restoring to Factory Defaults

197
38 Error and Status Messages

198
- Thermal over Temperature
  198
- Reverse RF Power Detected
  198
- Interlock Is Preventing Transmission
  198
- Transmit Slice Has Not Been Selected
  198
- Max Power Set too Low for ATU
  198
39 Troubleshooting Tips

199
40 Legal Notice

204
41 Copyright Information

206
- User Guide Copyright
  206
- Software Copyrights
  206
42 Software Licence Agreements

207
- Flexradio Software License
  207
- GPL Information
  217

FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series User Manual (191 pages)

SmartSDR Control Console

Brand: FlexRadio | Category: Control Unit | Size: 9.94 MB

Table of Contents
2
1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance

9
2 Key Contacts

10
3 Getting to Know Your Maestro

11
4 Setting up Your Maestro

15
- Power
  15
- Network Connection
  15
- Input Device
  16
- Making the BACK-PANEL Connections
  16
  - Straight Key or Paddles (KEY)
    16
  - Powered Speaker (PWR SPKR) Connector
    17
  - Line out Connector
    17
  - Phones Connector
    17
  - PTT Connector
    18
  - MIC 2 Connector
    18
  - Line in Connector
    18
  - MIC 1 Connector
    19
  - Ethernet Connector
    19
  - VDC Coaxial Power Connector
    20
  - USB Power Bank Connections
    20
  - USB Power Bank Selection
    23
- Starting/Stopping the Maestro
  24
- Wi-Fi Network Setup
  24
- Network Status
  28
5 Connecting to a Radio

29
6 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software

31
- Selecting a Smartsdr Version and Installing It
  31
- Licensing Smartsdr Version 2
  32
7 Smartlink

34
- Smartlink Overview
  34
- Smartlink Setup
  35
- Using Smartlink
  41
8 Maestro Overview

45
- Theory of Operation
  45
- Key System Components
  45
  - Spectral Capture Unit (SCU)
    45
  - Slice Receiver
    45
  - Panadapter
    46
  - Waterfall
    46
  - Panafall
    47
9 How to Operate a Slice Receiver

48
10 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall

52
11 Noise Mitigation

55
12 How to Configure Noise Mitigation

56
- AGC Threshold
  56
- DSP Noise Mitigation Features
  57
- Wideband Noise Blanker (WNB)
  57
- Slice Specific Noise Blanker (NB)
  58
- Noise Reduction (NR)
  58
13 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters

60
14 How to Use Profiles

64
- MIC Profiles
  64
- Transmit Profiles
  65
- Global Profiles
  66
- Saving and Deleting Profiles
  66
- Loading Profiles
  67
- Default Profiles
  68
- Comparing Profiles and Persistence
  68
15 How to Operate Maestro Audio

72
16 How to Operate CW Mode

76
17 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)

82
18 How to Operate am and SAM Modes

89
19 How to Operate FM Mode

90
- Operating FM Repeaters
  90
- Memory Channels
  91
20 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)

93
21 How to Operate the ATU

96
- Modes of Operation
  96
- ATU Match Frequency Range
  96
- Manual Mode
  97
- Memory Mode
  97
22 How to Configure Antennas

99
23 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro

108
24 How to Configure Transverters

111
- Using a Transverter
  113
- Multiple Copies of a Band
  114
- Transverter Power Settings
  114
- Transmitting on a Transverter
  115
- Weak Signal Considerations
  115
25 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier

116
26 How to Connect an External Amplifier

118
27 USB Cables

119
- USB Cables Overview
  119
- Cable Management
  120
  - CAT Cables
    121
  - BIT Cables
    123
  - BCD Cables
    124
  - LDPA Cables
    126
28 How to Operate in Digital Modes

127
- PTT Override When Operating Digital Modes
  127
- RTTY Mode
  128
- DIGI Mode Audio Offsets
  129
29 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode

130
- FDX Requirements
  130
- FDX Applications
  130
- FDX Capabilities by Radio Model
  131
  - FLEX-6600(M) and FLEX-6700 SO2R Operation
    131
  - FLEX-6300 and FLEX-6500 Full Duplex
    132
- SCU Overload Fundamentals
  132
- Full Duplex Antenna Isolation Requirements
  134
30 Main Menu

135
- Introduction
  135
- Maestro Tab
  135
- Radio Tab
  136
- Function F1-F6 Tab
  138
- Network Tab
  139
- Audio Tab
  142
- Transmit Tab
  143
- Phone/Cw Tab
  145
- XVTR Tab
  147
- Profiles Tab
  147
- Memory Tab
  147
- Spots Tab
  147
- USB Cables Tab
  147
- GPS Tab
  148
31 Slice Receiver

150
- Definition
  150
- Carrier Frequency
  150
- Receive Filter
  150
- Dynamic Filter Depth
  151
32 Front Panel Display

152
- Introduction
  152
- Display Upper Bar
  152
  - Slice Receiver Flags
    152
  - Slice Receiver Menu
    154
  - Power and Network Indicators
    157
- Display Panadapters
  157
  - Panadapter Definition
    157
  - Waterfall Definition
    158
  - Waterfall Time Machine
    158
  - Panadapter Display Menu
    159
  - Horizontal Zoom
    161
  - Vertical Zoom
    162
  - Panning Method
    162
  - Add / Remove the Second Panadapter
    162
  - Auxiliary Meters
    163
33 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons

164
- Slice Receiver Activation Buttons
  164
- Slice Receiver Tuning Knobs and Buttons
  166
- Slice Receiver Audio Knobs
  167
- Slice Receiver Bandwidth Knobs
  168
- Transmitter Knobs and Buttons
  169
- TX Menu
  170
  - Audio Modes Transmitter Menu
    170
  - CW Mode Transmitter Control Panel
    172
- Function Buttons
  173
34 Restoring to Factory Defaults

174
35 Error and Status Messages

175
- Thermal over Temperature
  175
- Reverse RF Power Detected
  175
- Interlock Is Preventing Transmission
  175
- Transmit Slice Has Not Been Selected
  175
- Max Power Set too Low for ATU
  175
36 Troubleshooting Tips

176
37 Legal Notice

180
38 Copyright Information

182
- User Guide Copyright
  182
- Software Copyrights
  182
39 Software Licence Agreements

183
- Flexradio Software License
  183
- GPL Information
  186

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FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series User Manual (222 pages)

Table of Contents

1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance

2 Key Contacts

3 Getting to Know Your Maestro

4 Setting up Your Maestro

5 Multiflex

6 Connecting to a Radio

7 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software

8 Smartlink

9 Smartcontrol

10 Maestro Overview

11 How to Operate a Slice Receiver

12 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall

13 Noise Mitigation

14 How to Configure Noise Mitigation

15 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters

16 How to Use Profiles

17 How to Operate Maestro Audio

18 How to Operate Multiflex

19 How to Operate CW Mode

20 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)

21 How to Operate am and SAM Modes

22 How to Operate FM Mode

23 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)

24 How to Operate the ATU

25 How to Configure Antennas

26 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro

27 How to Configure Transverters

28 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier

29 How to Connect an External Amplifier

30 USB Cables

31 How to Operate in Digital Modes

32 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode

33 Main Menu

34 Slice Receiver

35 Front Panel Display

36 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons

37 Restoring to Factory Defaults

38 Error and Status Messages

39 Troubleshooting Tips

40 Legal Notice

41 Copyright Information

42 Software Licence Agreements

FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series User Manual (191 pages)

Table of Contents

1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance

2 Key Contacts

3 Getting to Know Your Maestro

4 Setting up Your Maestro

5 Connecting to a Radio

6 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software

7 Smartlink

8 Maestro Overview

9 How to Operate a Slice Receiver

10 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall

11 Noise Mitigation

12 How to Configure Noise Mitigation

13 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters

14 How to Use Profiles

15 How to Operate Maestro Audio

16 How to Operate CW Mode

17 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)

18 How to Operate am and SAM Modes

19 How to Operate FM Mode

20 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)

21 How to Operate the ATU

22 How to Configure Antennas

23 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro

24 How to Configure Transverters

25 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier

26 How to Connect an External Amplifier

27 USB Cables

28 How to Operate in Digital Modes

29 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode

30 Main Menu

31 Slice Receiver

32 Front Panel Display

33 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons