Ken Wells

One of the greatest benefits of owning a software defined radio is the ability to load software updates that can completely change the function of the radio or add new features and capabilities.  T...

Fldigi is a handy 3rd party program that interfaces with your FlexRadio using DAX and CAT to allow transmtting and/or receivng a large variety of digital modes, including CW, PSK-31, OLIVER, RTTY, ...

Background: CW Reception is both a technological process and a learned skill.  The FLEX-6000 and FLEX-8000 Series have several powerful tools that can help merge the two to improve the signal-to-no...

Background: When interfacing a FlexRadio with third-party amplifiers or transverters, three essential connections must be made between the radio and the equipment: 1) An RF connection between the r...

RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) can plague the modern Amateur Radio station, especially high-powered stations.RFI can cause a FlexRadio to "shut down" during transmission.  It can also infiltrat...

RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) can plague the modern Amateur Radio station, especially with high-powered stations. RFI can cause a FlexRadio to "shut down" during transmission.  It can also inf...

SmartLink is a feature introduced with SmartSDR version 2 that allows you to operate your radio remotely via an internet connection.  However, to function properly your network and radio must be co...

Often, while communicating with HelpDesk Support Staff, or with members of the FlexRadio Community or Social Media Pages, you will be requested to send a "Screen-shot" or "Screen Capture" of your e...

The FLEX-6000/8000 radios utilize two oscillators; a Driver Oscillator and a Master Oscillator.The Driver oscillator disciplines the Master oscillator to ensure that the Master Oscillator is stable...

Note: This step must be done using SmartSDR for Windows.  If you skip this step, you will delete any saved profiles.   NOTE:  If you are using SmartSDR for MacOS, please refer to the SmartSDR for M...