Do I really need 500 kbs to make a 6000 series radio work?

Larry Deyoe

Just received Flex 6300. Do I really need 500 mb/sec internet speed to make it work properly? I live out in the country where it’s pretty expensive to go up to 1 gb/sec. please help!

Craig_KØCF

Larry Deyoe

Boy I sure hope so. I can’t get my computer to work because there’s no audio coming out of it, I just spent $95 for the dog park software to try it on my Mac, it won’t work. My iPad works but it’s very choppy audio. Man I just feel awful tonight. I’ve worked so hard to try and make this work. And I truly was really excited to get this radio. Thanks for your help my friend. Blessings, Larry K7HN

W7NIK

Do not give up . Flex sdr radios are challenging . Usb , network etc . A whole new world to learn.

Larry Deyoe

Thanks my friend. I’m just frustrated now and trying to get tired enough to go to sleep because I was so excited to get this rig. I’m worried now if I need to buy a Remote auto tuner with it to make it work if I use my iPad or someday get a maestro. It would be nice just to get it on the air though! I’d like to be able to rest in my zero gravity chair so I can stay on the air longer where I’m more comfortable as I’m disabled. I My Elmer told me that the Z100 LDG would auto tune by memory but I’m not finding that to be the case. Of course, I can’t get any audio out of my computer either so who’s to say LOL. Thanks again for your compassion and kindness. I do appreciate it truly. Blessings, Larry K7HN

Paul - GI4FZD

Steve K9ZW

Erika - KØDD

Craig_KØCF

Larry Deyoe

Nice and thorough reply here. I was up quite late last night and was able to get the Mac version running. Not sure what I did differently to be honest lol. Maybe things needed to be reset a third time. Oh man.... The PC is where I want to start at. I’m not so thrilled with the Mac software and need to have this work on the PC. I have a panafall but no sound. I’ve checked everything. The PC sound card tests work fine. The PC is even hooked into the same router as the rig is. I’ve tried all I can think of. Anyway, My antenna has been wonderful. Just wonderful. From Oregon barefoot I’ve worked by Gods Grace from São Paulo to Oman and South Australia. It’s pretty “hashy” on this rig though using the Mac. I’ll need to look at that link. I thank you for sending it. I wanted to thank you as well as many others for their help here. I appreciate it so much. I read much (not all) of the Smart SDR and Flex hardware manuals. It just has to be something simple and right in front of my nose. By the power of God, I’ll get there. Thanks again my friend for everything. Yikes. 41/2 hours of sleep. Let’s get this thing running!! Merry Christmas to you, Larry

Alan

Using my Mac and DogPark, I, also, was never able to get sound. There apparently is a workaround to use third party audio software, but I also failed at that.

I have been a Mac user since 1988 and was quite frustrated with DogPark.   Don't feel bad about your experience.  I love my Mac, just not DogPark.  To be fair, I find the other apps from the same developer to be well done.

I switched all of my Flex apps to Windows 10 and have been very satisfied, with the usual hiccups.....but.....there were always solutions available to fix them and Flex Customer support was there also to help since they support Smart SDR.

Staying true to my Mac, I run Windows 10 on a virtual machine via Parallels Desktop.  You could also set up Windows 10 on the Mac using Bootcamp, which is built into the Mac operating system.

Concerning the remote Tuner.   I have an LDG tuner, but I have read the MFJ manual, and like the LDG, if you cycle the power off/on, the tuner will initiate a tune cycle.  As it "learns" the frequencies you use, this will be less necessary.   I am also remote, withing my home LAN.  I used Apple "Home" to remotely operate a relay that is in-line with the tuner's 12VDC supply to turn the power off/on and initiate a tune cycle.

Alan
WA9WUD

Mike VE3CKO

Larry Deyoe

Let me start by saying wow! I am STUNNED at the amount of help I’ve received in this flex community for my questions. I’m not used to that. One thing I know… I have help here… And that’s priceless with the amount of people who know so much more than I do about these radios. I’m sure I’ll be on the air tonight with all the help you all have given me. From the bottom of my heart everybody thank you. It’s an honor to be a part of this community. Blessings, Larry K7HN

Eric-KE5DTO

Just so we are clear about the units, you need about 500 kb/s (more commonly 0.5 Mbps) minimum uplink to use your radio remotely.  Gigabit is 1000 Mbps.

John KB4DU

Manfred HB9FLU