FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series User Manual (English)

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FLEX-6000 SIGNATURE SERIES

MAESTRO USER GUIDE

SmartSDR Version 2.6.0

16 September 2019

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance9
2 Key Contacts10
3 Getting to Know Your Maestro11
4 Setting up Your Maestro15
- Power15
- Network Connection15
- Input Device16
- Making the BACK-PANEL Connections16
- Starting/Stopping the Maestro24
- Wi-Fi Network Setup24
- Network Status28
5 Connecting to a Radio29
6 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software31
- Selecting a Smartsdr Version and Installing It31
- Licensing Smartsdr Version 232
7 Smartlink34
- Smartlink Overview34
- Smartlink Setup35
- Using Smartlink41
8 Maestro Overview45
- Theory of Operation45
- Key System Components45
9 How to Operate a Slice Receiver48
- How to Create and Delete a Slice Receiver48
- How to Tune a Slice Receiver48
- Making a Slice Receiver Active49
- How to Change the Demodulation Mode50
- How to Adjust the Speaker and Headphone Volume of a Slice Receiver50
- How to Change the RX Filter of a Slice Receiver50
- Recording and Playback of Slice Receiver Audio51
10 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall52
- How to Create / Delete a Panadapter / Waterfall52
- How to Create / Delete a Slice Receiver in the Second Panadapter52
- How to Change the Panadapter Frequency (Tune)52
- How to Zoom a Panadapter52
- How to Change the Signal Magnitude Scale of a Panadapter54
- Adjusting the Panadapter and Waterfall Controls54
11 Noise Mitigation55
12 How to Configure Noise Mitigation56
- AGC Threshold56
- DSP Noise Mitigation Features57
- Wideband Noise Blanker (WNB)57
- Slice Specific Noise Blanker (NB)58
- Noise Reduction (NR)58
13 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters60
- Tracking Notch Filter Theory60
- Creating and Adjusting a Tracking Notch Filter60
- Turning All Tracking Notch Filters on or off62
- Automatic Notch Filter (ANF)63
14 How to Use Profiles64
- MIC Profiles64
- Transmit Profiles65
- Global Profiles66
- Saving and Deleting Profiles66
- Loading Profiles67
- Default Profiles68
- Comparing Profiles and Persistence68
15 How to Operate Maestro Audio72
- Playing Slice Audio Using the Default Playback Device72
- Transmitting Using a Connected Recording Device72
- Configuring the Audio Output Devices73
- PTT Override When Operating Via Maestro73
- Operating CW When Operating Via Maestro73
- Monitoring Remote Audio and Network Performance73
  - Network Health Indicator74
  - Network Diagnostics75
16 How to Operate CW Mode76
- How to Operate CW in Split Mode77
- CW Transmitting78
- Using the Built-In Keyer80
- How to Operate QRQ (High Speed) CW with QSK80
- How to Connect an External Keyer Using the Fsk/Key Input on the Accessory Connector81
- Using CW with a Contest Logger81
17 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)82
- How to Select the SSB RX Filter Bandwidth82
- Selecting RX Filter Favorites82
- How to Operate SSB in Split Mode82
- How to Configure the Audio Controls for Phone Modes84
- Monitoring Your Transmitted Audio87
- Recommended Audio Adjustment Steps for Phone Modes88
18 How to Operate am and SAM Modes89
19 How to Operate FM Mode90
- Operating FM Repeaters90
- Memory Channels91
20 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)93
21 How to Operate the ATU96
- Modes of Operation96
- ATU Match Frequency Range96
- Manual Mode97
- Memory Mode97
22 How to Configure Antennas99
- Getting Started99
- Selecting the Transmit Antenna for a Slice Receiver99
- Antenna Options for PIN Diode QSK Operation99
- Using a Common Receive Antenna with Separate Transmit Antennas100
- Using Two Transceive Antennas on the FLEX-6700101
- Using a Dedicated Receive Antenna102
- Receive-Only Antenna Operation102
- Antenna Selection for Transverter Operation103
- Using the Receiver RF Gain/Preamplifiers104
- Setting the RF Gain/Preamplifiers105
- Antenna Configuration Basic Terms and Rules106
23 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro108
24 How to Configure Transverters111
- Using a Transverter113
- Multiple Copies of a Band114
- Transverter Power Settings114
- Transmitting on a Transverter115
- Weak Signal Considerations115
25 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier116
26 How to Connect an External Amplifier118
27 USB Cables119
- USB Cables Overview119
- Cable Management120
28 How to Operate in Digital Modes127
- PTT Override When Operating Digital Modes127
- RTTY Mode128
- DIGI Mode Audio Offsets129
29 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode130
- FDX Requirements130
- FDX Applications130
- FDX Capabilities by Radio Model131
  - FLEX-6600(M) and FLEX-6700 SO2R Operation131
  - FLEX-6300 and FLEX-6500 Full Duplex132
- SCU Overload Fundamentals132
- Full Duplex Antenna Isolation Requirements134
30 Main Menu135
- Introduction135
- Maestro Tab135
- Radio Tab136
- Function F1-F6 Tab138
- Network Tab139
- Audio Tab142
- Transmit Tab143
- Phone/Cw Tab145
- XVTR Tab147
- Profiles Tab147
- Memory Tab147
- Spots Tab147
- USB Cables Tab147
- GPS Tab148
31 Slice Receiver150
- Definition150
- Carrier Frequency150
- Receive Filter150
- Dynamic Filter Depth151
32 Front Panel Display152
- Introduction152
- Display Upper Bar152
- Display Panadapters157
33 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons164
- Slice Receiver Activation Buttons164
- Slice Receiver Tuning Knobs and Buttons166
- Slice Receiver Audio Knobs167
- Slice Receiver Bandwidth Knobs168
- Transmitter Knobs and Buttons169
- TX Menu170
  - Audio Modes Transmitter Menu170
  - CW Mode Transmitter Control Panel172
- Function Buttons173
34 Restoring to Factory Defaults174
35 Error and Status Messages175
- Thermal over Temperature175
- Reverse RF Power Detected175
- Interlock Is Preventing Transmission175
- Transmit Slice Has Not Been Selected175
- Max Power Set too Low for ATU175
36 Troubleshooting Tips176
- FLEX-6000 Does Not Show up in the Radio Chooser176
- Maestro Becomes Unresponsive177
- Radio will Not BOOT, or Smartsdr-Win will Not Completely Load177
- FLEX-6000 Not Performing Well after an Upgrade to New Firmware177
- RF Spectrum Not Displayed Properly after Selecting a FLEX-6000 or Audio Stuttering177
- Amber Front Panel Light Stuck on178
- Maestro Starts up in Portrait Mode178
- I Purchased a License, but It Doesn't Show up in the Radio178
- Smartlink Troubleshooting178
37 Legal Notice180
38 Copyright Information182
- User Guide Copyright182
- Software Copyrights182
39 Software Licence Agreements183
- Flexradio Software License183
- GPL Information186

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FlexRadio FLEX-6000 Signature Series Specifications

General

Model	FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Category	Control Unit
Type	Software Defined Radio (SDR)
ADC Resolution	16-bit
DAC Resolution	16-bit
Transmitter Power	100W PEP
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Display	None (Requires external computer)
Operating System Compatibility	Windows
Sample Rate	122.88 MHz