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7.3. Controlling the with Flex Radios Series 6xxx
There are two possible methods to connect Flex Radio series 6xxx belong to :
•
Using SmartSDR CAT program
•
Using USB connector at Flex 6xxx
Flex Radio 6xxx series connection using SmartSDR CAT
Choose the control port in the SmartSDR CAT window that you will use to control the power amplifier. It
must be an existing serial port – a hardware COM port in your PC or an USB to serial port adapter.
Connect the chosen COM port and the transceiver port ( TCVR DB9 )to the OM Power amplifier with a
null modem serial cable (both ends of the cable with a female DB-9 connector and pins 2 and 3 are
crossed).
You must use it for the TX slice that is associated to the connecting port otherwise the amplifier
will not to be set on the proper frequency.
In the
CAT SETTINGS
menu select
FLEXRADIO
,
baud rate
9600
and press
SET
.
Type of supported TCVR and working
frequency are visible on the display.
AUTO LED is ON.