Tim Ellison

There are occasions when SmartSDR CAT is not closed before the PC is shut down, the CAT configuration file (CAT.settings) can get corrupted.  When this happens, one of the things you may see one or...

In order to keep your FLEX-6000 operating optimally, periodic cleaning to remove accumulated dust is recommended.  Usually, a once-a-year cleaning is sufficient when the radio is used in a conditio...

These instructions are for Windows 11 but are similar to previous versions of Windows.   1.) Shut down SmartSDR and the FLEX-6000. 2.) In the Windows Control panel, go to "Programs and Features" or...

The Windows operating system has a feature that allows it to shut down PC hardware after a period of time of perceived inactivity.  If your radio is running and Windows shuts down either the Ethern...

Content provided by: Tim, W4TME It may become necessary to manually reinstall the FlexControl driver after an operating system upgrade.  The procedure below describes how to perform this action.  ...

When you see the S-Meter reading values above S0 when the antenna is disconnected or connected to a dummy load, this behavior is to be expected.  The radio is not malfunctioning. Let me explain why...

One of the main problems with getting SmartLink to operate properly and to pass the SmartLink network test to get a green circle is a network configuration where the FLEX-6000 is located due to mul...

By: T. Ellison, W4TME Description, Terminology, and Definitions. An EMP or Electromagnetic Pulse is defined as a brief burst of electromagnetic energy. The origin of an EMP can be natural or artifi...

FlexRadio products are exported under the following US Customs International Harmonized Code: 8525 60 2000 for Amateur (Hobby) radios manufactured in the USA. The FLEX-6000 has been neither tested ...

The ability to turn on or off your radio while operating remotely is a necessary convenience when using SmartLink. The FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDRs have a connector, REM ON (REMote ON),  that wi...