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FLEX-6000 Signature Series – Maestro User Guide

2 KEY CONTACTS

FlexRadio, Inc. - U.S.A

4616 W. Howard Lane, Suite 8-860

Austin, TX 78728

U.S.A.

Phone: +1 (512) 535-4713

Email: sales@flexradio.com

HelpDesk: https://helpdesk.flexradio.com

User-Provided Support: https://community.flexradio.com

Outside of the USA

Please contact your local distributor. https://www.flexradio.com/about/distributors/

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
1 How to Request Technical Support and Assistance10
2 Key Contacts11
3 Getting to Know Your Maestro12
- Identifying Your Maestro Model12
- Front Panel Controls13
- Rear Panel Connectors14
  - Maestro "C" Rear Panel Layout14
  - Maestro "A" and "B" Rear Panel Layout15
4 Setting up Your Maestro16
- External DC Power Requirements16
  - Maestro "C" External Power Requirements16
  - Maestro "A" and "B" External Power Requirements16
- Battery Packs and Banks17
- Network Interface25
- Input Devices26
- Starting/Stopping the Maestro31
- Wifi Network Setup31
- Network Status34
5 Multiflex36
6 Connecting to a Radio38
7 How to Select Maestro and Radio Software40
- Selecting a Smartsdr Version and Installing It40
- Licensing Smartsdr Version 241
8 Smartlink43
- Smartlink Overview43
- Smartlink Setup44
- Using Smartlink50
9 Smartcontrol54
- Smartcontrol Brings the Best of both Worlds to Your Shack54
- Why Would You Want to Use Smartcontrol Instead of the Mouse in Smartsdr54
- Who will Find Smartcontrol Valuable54
- Getting Started - Activating Smartcontrol55
- Operating with Smartcontrol56
10 Maestro Overview62
- Theory of Operation62
- Key System Components62
11 How to Operate a Slice Receiver65
- How to Create and Delete a Slice Receiver65
- How to Tune a Slice Receiver65
- Making a Slice Receiver Active66
- How to Change the Demodulation Mode67
- How to Adjust the Speaker and Headphone Volume of a Slice Receiver67
- How to Change the RX Filter of a Slice Receiver67
- Recording and Playback of Slice Receiver Audio68
12 How to Operate the Panadapter / Waterfall69
- How to Create / Delete a Panadapter / Waterfall69
- How to Create / Delete a Slice Receiver in the Second Panadapter69
- How to Change the Panadapter Frequency (Tune)69
- How to Zoom a Panadapter69
- How to Change the Signal Magnitude Scale of a Panadapter71
- Adjusting the Panadapter and Waterfall Controls71
13 Noise Mitigation72
14 How to Configure Noise Mitigation73
- AGC Threshold73
- DSP Noise Mitigation Features74
- Wideband Noise Blanker (WNB)74
- Slice Specific Noise Blanker (NB)75
- Noise Reduction (NR)75
15 How to Use Tracking Notch Filters76
- Tracking Notch Filter Theory76
- Creating and Adjusting a Tracking Notch Filter76
- Turning All Tracking Notch Filters on or off78
- Automatic Notch Filter (ANF)79
16 How to Use Profiles80
- MIC Profiles80
- Transmit Profiles81
- Global Profiles82
- Saving and Deleting Profiles82
- Loading Profiles84
- Default Profiles84
- Comparing Profiles and Persistence84
17 How to Operate Maestro Audio88
- Playing Slice Audio Using the Default Playback Device88
- Transmitting Using a Connected Recording Device88
- Configuring the Audio Output Devices89
- PTT Override When Operating Via Maestro89
- Operating CW When Operating Via Maestro89
- Monitoring Remote Audio and Network Performance89
  - Network Health Indicator90
  - Network Diagnostics91
18 How to Operate Multiflex92
- Shared Resources92
19 How to Operate CW Mode95
- How to Operate CW in Split Mode96
- CW Transmitting97
  - Straight Key and Paddles97
- Using the Built-In Keyer99
- How to Operate QRQ (High Speed) CW with QSK100
- How to Connect an External Keyer Using the Fsk/Key Input on the Accessory Connector100
- Using CW with a Contest Logger100
20 How to Operate Single Sideband Mode (SSB)101
- How to Select the SSB RX Filter Bandwidth101
- Selecting RX Filter Favorites101
- How to Operate SSB in Split Mode102
- How to Configure the Audio Controls for Phone Modes103
- Monitoring Your Transmitted Audio107
- Recommended Audio Adjustment Steps for Phone Modes108
21 How to Operate am and SAM Modes109
22 How to Operate FM Mode110
- Operating FM Repeaters110
- Memory Channels111
23 How to Operate Diversity Reception (FLEX-6600(M) and 6700 Only)113
24 How to Operate the ATU115
- Modes of Operation115
- ATU Match Frequency Range115
- Manual Mode116
- Memory Mode116
25 How to Configure Antennas118
- Getting Started118
- Selecting the Transmit Antenna for a Slice Receiver118
- Antenna Options for PIN Diode QSK Operation118
- Using a Common Receive Antenna with Separate Transmit Antennas119
- Using Two Transceive Antennas on the FLEX-6700120
- Using a Dedicated Receive Antenna121
- Receive-Only Antenna Operation121
- Antenna Selection for Transverter Operation122
- Using the Receiver RF Gain/Preamplifiers123
- Setting the RF Gain/Preamplifiers124
- Antenna Configuration Basic Terms and Rules125
26 Displaying Spots in Smartsdr for Maestro127
27 How to Configure Transverters130
- Using a Transverter132
- Multiple Copies of a Band133
- Transverter Power Settings133
- Transmitting on a Transverter134
- Weak Signal Considerations134
28 Using the Flexradio Power Genius XL Amplifier135
29 How to Connect an External Amplifier137
30 USB Cables138
- USB Cables Overview138
- Cable Management139
31 How to Operate in Digital Modes146
- PTT Override When Operating Digital Modes146
- RTTY Mode147
- DIGI Mode Audio Offsets148
32 How to Operate in Full Duplex (FDX) Mode149
- FDX Requirements149
- FDX Applications149
- FDX Capabilities by Radio Model150
  - FLEX-6600(M) and FLEX-6700 SO2R Operation150
  - FLEX-6300 and FLEX-6500 Full Duplex151
- SCU Overload Fundamentals151
- Full Duplex Antenna Isolation Requirements153
33 Main Menu154
- Introduction154
- Maestro Tab154
- Radio Tab155
- Function F1-F6 Tab157
- Network Tab158
- Audio Tab161
- Transmit Tab162
- TX Band Settings Tab164
- Phone/Cw Tab166
  - Straight Key and Paddles167
- XVTR Tab168
- Profiles Tab168
- Memory Tab168
- USB Cables Tab168
- Spots Tab169
- Multiflex Tab169
- GPS Tab170
34 Slice Receiver172
- Definition172
- Carrier Frequency172
- Receive Filter172
- Dynamic Filter Depth173
35 Front Panel Display174
- Introduction174
- Display Upper Bar174
- Display Panadapters180
36 Front Panel Knobs and Buttons187
- Slice Receiver Activation Buttons187
- Slice Receiver Tuning Knobs and Buttons189
- Slice Receiver Audio Knobs190
- Slice Receiver Bandwidth Knobs191
- Transmitter Knobs and Buttons192
- TX Menu193
  - Audio Modes Transmitter Menu193
  - CW Mode Transmitter Control Panel195
- Function Buttons196
37 Restoring to Factory Defaults197
38 Error and Status Messages198
- Thermal over Temperature198
- Reverse RF Power Detected198
- Interlock Is Preventing Transmission198
- Transmit Slice Has Not Been Selected198
- Max Power Set too Low for ATU198
39 Troubleshooting Tips199
- FLEX-6000 Does Not Show up in the Radio Chooser199
- Maestro Becomes Unresponsive200
- Radio will Not BOOT, or Smartsdr-Win will Not Completely Load200
- FLEX-6000 Not Performing Well after an Upgrade to New Firmware200
- RF Spectrum Not Displayed Properly after Selecting a FLEX-6000 or Audio Stuttering200
- Amber Front Panel Light Stuck on201
- Maestro Starts up in Portrait Mode201
- I Purchased a License, but It Doesn't Show up on the Radio201
- Smartlink Troubleshooting201
40 Legal Notice204
41 Copyright Information206
- User Guide Copyright206
- Software Copyrights206
42 Software Licence Agreements207
- Flexradio Software License207
- GPL Information217

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