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First time users - Some simple notes . ** Please Review **
If you are really new to SmartSDR, can I recommend a few simple places to start?
First, we actually have a manual and it is darn good and easy to read. We made sure of that. RTFM stands for Read the Flex Manual.
The SmartSDR manual can be found here: http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/smartsdr-software-user-guide-pdf/
Personally, I went over to Staples and had it printed for about $25 in a spiral ring. It allowed me to easily leaf through it just to see what was in there and being it was paper, I could make notes in it.
The Index is great, so if I had a Mic issue, I would just look up Mic in the table of contents and go from there.
The other thing I do is have the PDF handy so I can open it up and then do a quick search. I use CTRL-F and then search on what I am interested it. All PDF viewers have some sort of text search function.
This also might help you through your first hour of operating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw60ZLoDaps
Lastly, if you are having issues, spend a few minutes describing your problem and also tell us what you tried to fix a problem. Check out the manual.
If you don't say what you did, then everyone will think you haven't tried 'that' to fix your problem.
We have a LOT of great people on this Community who have a ton of knowledge who can help you out.
Enjoy your new toy and welcome aboard.
Mike
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I wish all manuals were written with the clarity of this one. To sound trite it is a "good read."0
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It'll be a couple of months before my radio arrives. Would be nice if SmartSDR had a demo mode so I could become more familiar with it.
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Thanks a bunch mike
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Also another good resource that sometimes gets lost in the mix
http://www.flexradio.com/support/downloads/
SmartSDR for windows >> How to guides
Lots of good stuff there.
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Great video. Thanks0
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Mike,
You might think about Linking the Table of Contents entries to the corresponding page. Currently I do a "find" to get to the correct page, A Link would be faster.
Jim
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This was an error in the last publication of the document. This will be checked and corrected in all future releases.
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Let me suggest that if anyone is thinking of printing the current release of the SmartSDR for Windows document, please hold off a while. It has been revised for the new radio models and is being reviewed. A new version will be coming out in a week or so, once the review is finished.
The M Series User Guide is done for the time being.1 -
Thanks Mike! Enthusiasticly awaiting the arrival of my 6400 tomorrow! Seems like a good get started basic video,0
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This is something else I am compiling for new users:
SmartSDR V2.4.9 - the latest version include SmartSDR CAT and SmartSDR DAX
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/smartsdr_v2-4-9_installer-exe/
SmartSDR User Guide - describes SmartSDR and all the different functions. Very well laid out.
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/smartsdr-software-user-guide-pdf/
Flex 6400M and 6600M User Guide
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/flex-6400m-and-flex-6600m-user-guide-pdf/
CAT USB Interfacing - used for interfacing external devices like amplifiers
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/usb-cable-interface-guide-pdf/
Controlled Envelope SSB - how to get more power out of your Flex 6000 radio
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QEX_Next_Issue/2014/Nov-Dec_2014/Hershberger_QEX_11_14.pdf
Flex 6000 Hardware Reference Manual - 6300 6500 6700
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/flex-6000-hardware-reference-manual-pdf/
Hardware Reference Manual - describes the connections on the back of the radio - Flex 6400 and 6600
https://www.flexradio.com/downloads/flex-6400-and-flex-6600-hardware-reference-manual-pdf/
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