FlexRadio Systems FLEX-6000 Signature Series - How to Operate Using Waveforms; Installing and Removing a Waveform Module

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FLEX-6000 Signature Series - SmartSDR for Windows Software User’s Guide

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Set DAXIQ Stream in DAX Control Panel

On the DAX Control Panel, enable the stream that corresponds to the channel set in the SmartSDR

Panadapter by clicking on the number. When enabled, the button will change to blue. Here you also

can see the center frequency of the Panadapter and the Streaming status.

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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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