Tim Ellison

Fixing SmartSDR CAT Virtual COM Port Issues (FlexVSP Repair)In some cases — most often after a Windows update — the virtual serial port driver used by SmartSDR CAT may stop working.  When this happ...

SummaryWindows® 10 and Windows® 11 feature updates may reinstall or modify kernel-mode drivers. In some cases, this can interfere with SmartSDR for Windows, DAX, and CAT operation.Before performing...

Content provided by Andreas, N6NU You can connect a FLEX-6000 to MacLogger DX using the TCP/IP interface available in the MacLogger Preferences setup.  Use the image below as a setup example.  Jus...

Content provided by: Larry, W8LLL Connecting an Ameritron AL-80B Amplifier to any FLEX-6000 using an ARB-704 is a very straightforward proposition. 1.) Connect an RCA mono cable from TX1, TX2 or ...

Content provided by: Gerald Youngblood, K5SDRWhen do you need to use the RF Preamp?On HF, it is rarely the case, unless you are using external preselectors that have insertion loss. Before the inst...

Content provided by: Rodney, KG5DWX The following information can be used to connect and setup a DR-7400 P4dragon PACTOR 4 Modem with any FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDR. Physical Connection: Con...

Content provided by: Jose I. Calderon, DU1ANV - Makiling Amateur Radio Society. Member: Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA). Reprinted with permission of the author.Through the years, I hav...

This article outlines how to change a file extension in Windows. For example, you might want to rename a TURF file called MCALL_0110_4865_6500_2074._ip to MCALL_0110_4865_6500_2074.zip These instru...

Here are a few options for external RF amplifiers for use with the FLEX-1500. Interfacing a FLEX-1500 to an amplifier is pretty quick work. There is a PTT OUT line on the DB-9 connector on the rad...

By default, Windows enables the power saving feature all USB ports known as USB Selective Suspend.  This feature is supposed to save power by shutting down USB ports that are only used intermittent...