Does the CWX window (or SmartSDR for that matter) have to be the active window in windows for the fu

N0EG

I'm considering the purchase of a Flex 6400.   Does the CWX window (or SmartSDR for that matter) have to be the active window in windows for the function keys to send?  I often find myself messing around on the computer on different screens.  Today I use a FTDX 3000 with the remote keypad.  If a DX pileup is going on I can just press the 1 button to send my call.... even if I'm working on my PC.   I'm concerned that If I assign F1 to send my call that I'd have to click to make the SmartSDR active THEN hit the F1 button to send my call.  

Thanks!! 
Josh - N0EG

Duane_AC5AA

N0EG

Neil D Friedman N3DF

Duane_AC5AA

That is correct about the Maestro.  I have two keys set up for exactly this situation - one sends my call, the other sends the standard DX report back to him.  However, regarding your other question, I can only answer based on Version 2 SSDR because I have not upgraded to Ver 3.  If you are running PC-based SSDR but are typing an email in your email program, hitting F1 will do whatever your email program, your currently active window, has it set for.  This is standard Windows operation.  The SSDR window has to be active for the F1 to send your CWX message.  I hope this helps clear things up.  Again, this is based on Version 2 - I'm not sure what Version 3 adds where the Maestro can be used in conjunction with SSDR on the PC. 

John KB4DU

This is correct for V3 as well. Windows only "interacts" with the window that has the focus (Active).

Bill NE1B

Pop Out CWX!  You can have CWX pop out from the SMART SDR display window.  Then use F1.  Or, you can use the "Flex Control" usb knob and program the AUX buttons for CWX 1 and CWX 2.  I just tested this with my Windows focus on this email browser.  It worked without changing focus, or opening CWX.

John KB4DU

Cool. Good to know.

Duane_AC5AA

That is super to know, Bill - had not tried the FlexControl or the pop-out options - Thanks!

Mark_WS7M

N0EG

Thank you all for the quick and great feadback.  I'm even more optimistic about purchasing a Flex now that I see how great the community support is..... Now let's just hope for the Christmas Bonus not the Jelly of the Month. 

John WA7UAR

I don’t have direct experience yet with it but I think the StreamDeck device, from Elgato, and when interfaced to FRStack and it’s Flex API, should also give you a one button option to transmit prepackaged CW content.

https://community.flexradio.com/flexr...

Clay N9IO

It does John. Amazing all of the great things FRStack has brought to the operating experience including easy CWX with the Stream Desk.