Welcome to the new FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
Need the latest SmartSDR, Power Genius, Tuner Genius and Antenna Genius Software?
SmartSDR v3.8.20 and the SmartSDR v3.8.20 Release Notes
SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.9 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.9
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
SmartSDR v3.8.20 and the SmartSDR v3.8.20 Release Notes
SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.9 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.9
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
If you are having a problem, please refer to the product documentation or check the Help Center for known solutions.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
Safe amp tx
W1MSG
Member ✭✭
Will it be safe to connect the Palstar LA-1K directly to the TX connection on a 6400? I have always used the 704 buffer with my HF-2500 and just ordered the Palstar LA-1K to go along with my HF-Auto tuner for automated remote use. Just not sure if it would be Ok to connect them directly for keying up the amp.
73
Craig
W1MSG
73
Craig
W1MSG
0
Answers
-
1
-
0
-
1
-
0
-
What is the down side to adding more saftey in case something goes wrong?. A buffer is cheap insurance.0
-
I like the amp and have had no issues with it. The fan is not as quiet as I would like and the keying relay is noisy. Pretty basic amp but does everything pretty well.
0 -
True, but if not needed why use it. Its just extra wires and another powered item on the desk.
0 -
You never need it if nothing ever goes wrong,,your right..0
-
Yes I do. I have the flex set at 50w max which is about 45 watts on several bands. Since I am running the amp off of 120v right now, that is more than enough. I love the amp and it works very well. I run it all day long driving it with 2 or 3 watts on FT8 producing up to around 75 watts out. If more is needed, a couple of clicks and I can quickly double the power to make the QSO then drop it back down. The specs state it can handle 500 watts out on RTTY. Sure it can do more, but I tested them specs last weekend in the rtty test. I ran it for hours at a time with no issues. In short, staying within the specs, the amp can out last me in a contest.
0
Leave a Comment
Categories
- All Categories
- 292 Community Topics
- 2.1K New Ideas
- 537 The Flea Market
- 7.5K Software
- 6K SmartSDR for Windows
- 146 SmartSDR for Maestro and M models
- 363 SmartSDR for Mac
- 250 SmartSDR for iOS
- 231 SmartSDR CAT
- 174 DAX
- 355 SmartSDR API
- 8.8K Radios and Accessories
- 7K FLEX-6000 Signature Series
- 41 FLEX-8000 Signature Series
- 851 Maestro
- 44 FlexControl
- 848 FLEX Series (Legacy) Radios
- 802 Genius Products
- 420 Power Genius XL Amplifier
- 279 Tuner Genius XL
- 103 Antenna Genius
- 245 Shack Infrastructure
- 167 Networking
- 405 Remote Operation (SmartLink)
- 130 Contesting
- 635 Peripherals & Station Integration
- 125 Amateur Radio Interests
- 875 Third-Party Software