Flex 6400 Losing Connection leading to loss of SSB transmit power. Multiple issues

W5IO

These have been  on going issues with 6400 since I got it. I am using Windows 7 Prof. on a Think Center with Intel i5. SDR ver. 2.6.1 but this has been a problem with older versions also.

1st. Issue: Loose connection to radio. This happens at odd times, usually when I leave the Flex on all day, I come back to find error warning that connection has been lost. When I reconnect, I usually have to close then reopen DAX. How do I stop the drop?

2nd Issue: After losing connection and reconnecting there is no SSB output. The audio is there per the compression and audio meters. I have to completely turn off the 6400 and sometimes even turn off the 12V power supply then bring it all back up to regain transmit output. This does not happen as often with CW.

Any ideas on how to resolve?

Robert Lonn

Bill -VA3WTB

W5IO

Bill -VA3WTB

Jim KJ7S

W5IO

Bill -VA3WTB

In the past, the use of extenders have been a problem in many systems. That is not to say it will never work, As mentioned wireless connections work for remote yes, but if you have your system on all day, a wireless connection will have more possible drop outs than a hard wired system.

W5IO

Ok Thanks for the info. I will rig up a test run of CAT5 and bypass the extender in the next week or so.
 

Randy

Most wifi extenders only get about half through put from whatever is feeding them and they can be problematic at best.  If you need to have a multi node wireless system, try the Netgear Orbi.  I have a two node system and cover every inch of my house and yard.  You can even add more nodes.  It runs full speed at all nodes.  It uses a separate radio to talk between nodes.  A little pricy, but worth in in reliability and speed.