FLEX-6400/FLEX-6600 Hardware Reference Manual
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8
INSTALLATION
8.1
SAFETY
Since your FLEX-6400/FLEX-6600 will likely be connected to many different antenna and
external interface conditions, safety is an important factor in your station setup. In
addition to grounding mentioned earlier, proper Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and
lightning protection should be employed. It is outside the scope of this manual to go into
details regarding proper ESD protection. Please follow good amateur practice to protect
yourself and your investment.
8.2
RADIO PLACEMENT
Proper placement of your FLEX-6400/FLEX-6600 is important for maximum reliability. For
proper ventilation, place your radio on a hard surface in a dry area with at least 1” of
clearance on ea
ch side of the radio to allow for optimal fan operation and 2” behind the
radio for cabling clearance. An optional 19” rack mount kit is available
for mounting.
8.3
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This radio is designed for indoor operation in a clean dust free environment. Try to avoid
areas of wide temperature extremes. This includes placing the sides of the radio too
close to the hot exhaust of an external amplifier. Should the temperature inside the radio
become too high, the fans will automatically increase to a higher speed. (Note this can
happen after long periods of transmit.)
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- Do not operate this unit in areas of extreme humidity.
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- Avoid operating this radio in direct sunlight or other areas of extreme heat,
excessive vibration, or mechanical force.
8.4
CONNECTING TO A PC
8.4.1
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The FLEX-6400/FLEX-6600 is designed to use CAT5e or CAT6 Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) network cabling. If you need to make a network connection that is longer than the
included cable, be sure to use high-quality cable. Note that the Ethernet specification
requires the cable to be less than 100 meters in length before a repeater or switch is
required. You should avoid the use of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) type Ethernet cables.
The shield can provide a noise return path that can adversely affect receiver
performance.
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As mentioned earlier, proper Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and lightning protection
should be employed. It is outside the scope of this manual to go into details regarding
proper ESD protection. However, it’s important to note that this radio could be
