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Software Defined Radios

FlexRadio Systems

®

FLEX-6000 Signature Series

with SmartSDR

Copyright 2014, 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 SmartSDR™ is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems in the United States of America and other countries/regions.  Other brand or 
product names are trademarks of their respective holders.  This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights.  Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Summary of Contents for FLEX-6000 Signature Series

Page 1: ...a registered trademark and SmartSDR is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems in the United States of America and other countries regions Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro...

Page 2: ... check your steps Refer to next paragraph Need Assistance Need Assistance If you encounter any issues installing or operating SmartSDR with FLEX 6000 series radios please use our user support Community https community flexradio com to search for your trouble issue as it may have already been answered by other FLEX 6000 Signature Series users If you do not find an acceptable answer in the Community...

Page 3: ...mediately IMPORTANT NOTICE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT WARNING This radio has been configured to operate in your country according to your nation s regulations when required It may operate on frequencies which are not allowed for public use You are required to have a valid amateur radio license of an appropriate class from your government to have the privileges to operate on amateur radio freq...

Page 4: ...s of extreme heat excessive vibration or mechanical force Δ When using earphones use caution when adjusting the volume to prevent any harm to your hearing IMPORTANT NOTICE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT WARNING Δ Caution i Information This unit is NOT A TOY It must not be handled by children nor placed operated within reach of children Do not leave packing material for this unit unattended It may...

Page 5: ...amplifier Consult your amplifier owner s manual for proper connection and operation i Please study the complete Quick Start Guide and Owner s Manuals These documents contain important information regarding the safe operation of this unit If you have any questions please contact the manufacturer or local distributor for further information 1 0 GETTING STARTED Supplied Accessories The following acce...

Page 6: ...nominal 50 Ohm impedance to one of the SO239 transceiver antenna connectors labeled ANT1 DEFAULT or ANT2 Additional Required Items Not Supplied with the Radio In addition to the supplied accessories software and cables supplied with the FLEX 6000 Signature Series SDR you will need to provide the following An HF Antenna or dummy load A good RF ground Powered stereo speakers computer type or stereo ...

Page 7: ... insert the Anderson Power Pole end of the DC power cables into the transceiver DO NOT power on the power supply or radio at this time 5 Ethernet Connection Connect one end of the supplied CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the transceiver The other end of the CAT 5 Ethernet cable can be connected directly to the 100 1000BaseT Ethernet port on your computer if you do not have a wired Ethernet network in your...

Page 8: ...d Phones using a 1 4 Stereo TRS plug This connection is optional if you are using Stereo Speakers connected to the back panel 3 Key Paddles Keyer Connect your CW paddles keyer or straight key to the jack marked KEY using a 1 4 stereo TRS plug Optionally you can use a 1 4 mono TS plug for connecting a straight key For paddles or a keyer connect the TRS tip to DOT Ring to DASH and Sleeve to common F...

Page 9: ...us indicator 2 Microphone 8 pin Foster female 3 Stereo Headphone 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector 4 CW Key Paddle 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector FLEX 6300 Rear Panel 1 2 Transceiver Antenna Ports 1 and 2 SO 239 3 Chassis Ground 8 Thumb screw 4 Low Level Transverter RF input output BNC connector 5 Twisted Pair Ethernet port RJ 45 100 1000 Twisted Pair 6 DC Power Input Anderson Power Poles 25 amps 13 ...

Page 10: ...hone 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector 3 CW Key Paddle 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector 4 LED Status Display Indicator 5 Configuration Keypad 6 Power Button with colored LED status indicator FLEX 6300 Rear Panel Cont 10 Powered Speaker 1 8 0 32cm TRS phono connector 11 External amplifier ALC Input RCA connector 12 PTT Input RCA connector 13 USB 2 0 Port x2 for peripheral connections ...

Page 11: ...3 RCA connectors 9 10 Transceiver Antenna Ports 1 and 2 SO 239 11 10MHz Reference Output SMA connector with GPSDO option only 12 Twisted Pair Ethernet port RJ 45 100 1000 Twisted Pair 13 Balance Audio Input 3 pin XLR 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector combo 14 GPS Antenna Input SMA connector with GPSDO option only 15 Remote Power On RCA connector 16 External amplifier ALC Input RCA connector 17 TX Req...

Page 12: ...eference Output SMA connector with GPSDO option only 12 Twisted Pair Ethernet port RJ 45 100 1000 Twisted Pair 13 Balance Audio Input 3 pin XLR 1 4 0 64cm TRS phono connector combo 14 GPS Antenna Input SMA connector with GPSDO option only 15 Remote Power On RCA connector 16 External amplifier ALC Input RCA connector 17 TX Request Input RCA connector 18 PTT Input RCA connector 19 Low Level Transver...

Page 13: ...n and will notify you if it does not meet the minimum operating system requirements If your Windows XP PC has not been upgraded to Windows Vista or Windows 7 or later you must do so before installing SmartSDR See minimum Windows and NET requirements below for obtaining the appropriate Windows software update If you need to upgrade your Windows software install it before installing the NET Framewor...

Page 14: ... 4 0 Client Profile software loaded the following Setup Pre Install screen will be displayed If you see this screen click YES to install the NET Framework 4 0 Client Profile software or click on NO to stop installing SmartSDR for Windows If you are installing from the SmartSDR for Windows CD and selected YES the following screen will be displayed Click OK to begin the NET Framework 4 0 Client Prof...

Page 15: ...lick on the I accept the agreement radio button and then click NEXT The Select Destination Location Screen is displayed as shown below It is recommended that you use the default installation location as it will use the Windows recommended location for the application files depending on if you have a 32 or 64 bit operating system You may however choose an alternate location Once you have decided on...

Page 16: ...EXT to continue The Installing screen will be displayed showing the files being loaded After the Files have been installed the FlexControl driver will be installed as shown below After a few moments the Completing the SmartSDR Setup Wizard screen will be displayed as shown below It is recommended that you review the SmartSDR for Windows release notes as they contain important information regarding...

Page 17: ...l display that initially shows the FlexRadio Systems logo and then the text Calibrating along with a green flashing LED above the power button when booting up The FLEX 6300 only has the green flashing LED above the power button when booting up Once the FLEX 6000 is ready the LED above the power button will be either solid green for units without a GPSDO installed or will have an amber or blue LED ...

Page 18: ...to the desired frequency Note that as you approach the edge of the displayed panadapter the spectrum display will begin to PAN so you can see the desired frequency segment The tab will change from Startup to Radio as shown below Click on the Connect button as shown below to connect SmartSDR for Windows to your radio Step 4 Operating Your FLEX 6000 Transceiver The SmartSDR console will be displayed...

Page 19: ... current MODE USB LSB CW AM SAM DIGU DIGL To display the mode and the filter selection menu 2 Right click on the mode drop down box to select your operating mode See the example shown below Note that you can select and display three 3 additional favorite MODEs by right clicking the displayed MODE and choosing your favorite from the drop down menu To Transmit 1 Adjust the RF Power slider control fo...

Page 20: ...ont panel LED on the FLEX 6000 will also illuminate red Congratulations Your FLEX 6000 Signature Series SDR should be operational and receiving signals Please refer to the FLEX 6000 Signature Series Hardware Manual and SmartSDR Software Manual which are available for this radio for instructions and additional information regarding the operation of your FLEX 6000 Signature Series SDR ...

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Page 23: ...pment WEEE regulation and will therefore not be dis posed of with household waste Dispose of the device at your local collection points for electronic equipment European Union Declaration of Conformity FLEX 6000 Amateur Radio Transceiver Series FLEX 6300 FLEX 6500 FLEX 6700 According to Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equip ment Directive R TTE 1999 5 EC using the Standards EN 301 489 1 v1 8...

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