Name: FlexRadio Systems FLEX-6000 Signature Series
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FLEX-6000 Signature Series - SmartSDR for Windows Software User’s Guide

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A ToolTip box will appear with a more detailed status message and suggestions for corrective action

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In this case, the No Slice status was present, and the last line of the ToolTip box suggests selecting a

DAX channel for a slice.

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- Table of Contents2
1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance10
2 Key Contacts11
3 Installing Smartsdr for Windows on Your PC12
- Recommendations and Requirements12
- Minimum Windows and .NET Requirements12
- Installing the Software12
4 Connecting to a Radio19
5 How to Update the Radio Firmware21
- Downgrading the Firmware21
6 Licensing the Radio for Smartsdr Version 222
7 Smartlink24
- Smartlink Overview24
- Smartlink Setup25
- Using Smartlink30
8 How to Determine the IP Address of the Radio and the Software Version Numbers34
9 Smartsdr Overview35
- Theory of Operation35
- Key Smartsdr Components35
- Dynamic Filter Depth37
10 How to Operate a Slice Receiver39
- How to Create and Destroy a Slice Receiver39
- How to Tune a Slice Receiver40
- Making a Slice Receiver Active41
- How to Change the Demodulation Mode41
- How to Adjust the Speaker and Headphone Volume of a Slice Receiver41
- How to Change the RX Filter of a Slice Receiver42
- Predefined Receive Filters43
- Recording and Playback of Slice Receiver Audio43
11 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall45
- How to Create / Destroy a Panadapter / Waterfall45
- How to Change the Panadapter Frequency (Tune)45
- How to Zoom a Panadapter45
- How to Change the Signal Magnitude Scale of a Panadapter46
- Adjusting the Panadapter and Waterfall Controls47
- How to Change the Size and Position of Multiple Panadapters49
12 Noise Mitigation in Smartsdr51
13 How to Configure Noise Mitigation52
- AGC Threshold52
- DSP Noise Mitigation Features53
- Wideband Noise Blanker (WNB)54
- Slice Specific Noise Blanker (NB)54
- Noise Reduction (NR)55
14 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters (TNF)56
- Tracking Notch Filter Theory56
- Creating and Adjusting a Tracking Notch Filter56
- Turning All Tracking Notch Filters on or off58
- Automatic Notch Filter (ANF)59
15 Using the Flexcontrol Interface60
- Customizing the Flexcontrol Interface60
- Operating the Flexcontrol62
- Troubleshooting Issues with the Flexcontrol62
16 How to Use Profiles64
- MIC Profiles64
- Transmit Profiles65
- Global Profiles66
- Saving and Deleting Profiles67
- Loading Profiles68
- Default Profiles70
- Comparing Profiles and Persistence71
17 Importing and Exporting Radio Settings73
18 How to Use PC Audio77
- Playing Slice Audio Using the Default Playback Device77
- Transmitting Using the Default Recording Device78
- Configuring the Default Windows Sound Devices78
- PTT Override When Operating LAN Remote79
- Operating CW When Using PC Audio79
- Monitoring Remote Audio and Network Performance80
  - Network Health Indicator80
  - Network Diagnostics80
19 How to Operate CW Mode82
- How to Operate CW in Split Mode82
- CW Transmitting83
- Using the Built-In Keyer83
- How to Operate QRQ (High Speed) CW with QSK84
- How to Connect an External Keyer Using the Fsk/Key Input on the Accessory Connector85
20 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)86
- How to Select the SSB RX Filter Bandwidth86
- How to Operate SSB in Split Mode87
- How to Configure the Audio Controls for Phone Modes88
- Monitoring Your Transmitted Audio92
- Recommended Audio Adjustment Steps for Phone Modes93
21 How to Operate am and SAM Modes94
22 How to Operate FM Mode95
- Operating FM Repeaters95
- Operating FM Repeaters (EU Only)96
- Memory Channels96
23 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600/M and FLEX-6700 Only)98
24 How to Operate the ATU100
- Modes of Operation100
  - Manual Mode101
  - Memory Mode101
25 How to Configure Antennas103
- Getting Started103
- Selecting the Receive Antenna for a Panadapter Without Slice Receivers103
- Using the Panadapter ANT Pop-Out Menu103
- Selecting the Transmit Antenna for a Slice Receiver105
- Antenna Options for PIN Diode QSK Operation105
- Using a Common Receive Antenna with Separate Transmit Antennas105
- Using Two Transceive Antennas on the FLEX-6600/M and FLEX-6700106
- Using a Dedicated Receive Antenna106
- Receive-Only Antenna Operation107
- Antenna Selection for Transverter Operation107
- Using the Receive RF Gain/Preamplifiers107
- Setting the RF Gain/Preamplifiers108
- Antenna Configuration Basic Terms and Rules109
26 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Windows111
27 How to Configure Transverters115
- Using a Transverter117
- Multiple Copies of a Band118
- Transverter Power Settings119
- Transmitting on a Transverter119
- Weak Signal Considerations120
28 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier121
29 How to Connect an External Amplifier122
30 USB Cables123
- USB Cables Overview123
- Cable Management124
31 How to Operate in Digital Modes131
- Using DAX for Operating Digital Modes131
- Enabling the Smartsdr CAT Interface139
- Configuring a PTT (Keying) Interface140
  - PTT Override When Operating Digital Modes140
- Configuring Third-Party Digital Mode Programs140
  - Setting up Fldigi140
- RTTY Mode144
- DIGI Mode Audio Offsets145
32 How to Export Transmitted Audio146
33 How to Operate Using Waveforms147
- What Is a Waveform Module147
- Installing and Removing a Waveform Module147
- Operating a Waveform Module149
34 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode150
- FDX Requirements150
- FDX Applications150
- FDX Capabilities by Radio Model151
  - FLEX-6600M / FLEX-6700 SO2R Operation151
  - FLEX-6300 and FLEX-6500 Full Duplex152
- SCU Overload Fundamentals152
- Full Duplex Antenna Isolation Requirements155
35 Radio Setup156
- Introduction156
- Configuring a Radio156
- Radio Tab156
- Network Tab158
- GPS Tab159
- TX Tab160
- Phone/Cw Tab162
- RX Tab163
- Filters Tab165
- XVTR Tab166
36 Restoring to Factory Defaults167
37 Main Window168
- Introduction168
- Upper Menu Bar168
  - Menus168
  - Volume Controls169
- Lower Menu Bar169
- Organization and Arrangement170
- Panafall (Panadapter/Waterfall)171
- Slice Receiver179
- Smartsdr Radio Control Panel185
- Smartsdr CWX Panel191
  - CWX Setup Panel192
38 Error and Status Messages193
- Thermal over Temperature193
- Reverse RF Power Detected193
- Import Config Failed193
- Interlock Is Preventing Transmission193
- Transmit Slice Has Not Been Selected193
- Max Power Set too Low for ATU193
39 Troubleshooting Tips194
- FLEX-6000 Does Not Show up in the Radio Chooser194
- DAX Not Behaving as Expected195
- Radio will Not BOOT, or Smartsdr-Win will Not Completely Load195
- FLEX-6000 Fails to Upgrade to a New Version of Firmware196
- FLEX-6000 Not Performing Well after an Upgrade to a New Version of Firmware196
- RF Spectrum Not Displayed Properly after Selecting a FLEX-6000 or Audio Stuttering196
- Amber Front Panel Light Stuck on196
- I Purchased a License, but It Doesn't Show up in the Radio197
- Smartlink Troubleshooting197
40 Legal Notice199
41 Copyright Information201
- User Guide Copyright201
- Software Copyrights201
42 Software Licence Agreements202

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Brand	FlexRadio Systems
Model	FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

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