FLEX 6300 (2 month old) looses more and more output power, every mode, every band, hardly maximum 8

Tim - W4TME

Thanks for the data.  We are working with you via the HelpDesk for resolution

Tim - W4TME

Guy - unlike golf, more is better than less.

DrTeeth

Thanks Tim. I am #13400.

Richard Kemp

I had a simalur problem when my 6300 was new. The help desk had me run a few tests. Nothing helped. They sent me a shipping ticket to send the radio back to Texas. They fixed it and shipped it back. It averaged around 96 watts of output, that is close enough for me. Flex paid the shipping to and from the service center, good deal.

Tony Hateley

Could someone tell me were uk owners send there radio for service,my 6500 is out of warranty.thanks

Michael Aust

Well, maybe there a voltage drop that develops along the PCB traces over time,
maybe time to check ohmic drop (voltage drop ) to PA deck internally or PA class AB bias  shift ( Check with FRS on how to proceed )

I use an external linear so I have a Poor Man's 100Watts output at about 85Watts here not a show stopper here with Flex6700 at 13.8Vdc applied.

Dan -- KC4GO

FRStack has meters built in to read the DC voltage during TX as well as the output power and reflected power.  You need to maintain 13.8 volts during TX. Here is a link.
http://www.mkcmsoftware.com/Flex/Index

Besides the meters is also has many other features you may find useful.
73's  

Tim - W4TME

Tony - it is in Germany.  It is explained on our website. You need to open a HelpDesk support ticket to start the process.
http://www.flexradio.com/support/service/

Tim - W4TME

Michael - in general, most of the issues are IR drop before the radio, not inside the radio.  The use of power distribution blocks and in-line fuses can add to the overall resistance leading to the radio getting less than the required 13.8 VDC needed to make full power.