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How to operate a pgxl without a computer

I was asked by a fellow ham who doesn’t own a computer if he could use a pgxl with his Icom 7700. I don’t see how you can set it up without a computer. Everything I see directs you to the utility program to set it up. I understood no problem hooking up to the amp and the civ port and ptt etc but without a computer how do you get there to choose this
Doug K9crt
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Have a friend with a laptop visit.
:-)
Dave wo2x
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well Dave thanks for the answer but that isn't going to happen hi hi but it seems that Flex has an amp that you must have a computer to set it up. Seems strange hopefully someone somehow might know a way. Everything I read (and I own an pgxl) directs me to the utility program to setup the amp for a given radio. In addition even if the factory would set it up for him if he ever had to default it etc he is up the creek without an paddle if this is true.
Doug K9CRT
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3 Power Genius XL Setup, Configuration, and Testing
3.1 Unpacking and Setup
The following accessories and materials are included with your Power Genius XL amplifier. Carefully remove the
amplifier from its shipping container, unpack, and identify the items listed below:
One (1) Power Genius XL amplifier
One (1) 2.4m (8 ft.) AC power cord with C13 connector and pigtails
One (1) 2m (6 ft.) Ethernet cable
One (1) Power Genius XL User Guide
In addition to the above, the following are required for the initial setup of the amplifier:
HF / 6-meter transceiver and antenna system
Suitable coax jumper cables for interconnection of the transceiver and amplifier
Windows™ PC with an ethernet connection, optionally connected to a local area network (LAN).
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You can use the PGXL out of the box without a PC but you would be using RF Sence (a quick key of RF) to detect band change rather than using CAT. I have seen it done with a FTDX-101D. The PGXL defaults to RF Sence without any changes with the software.
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Bring it to your house set it up. Then return it to him.
What will he do for updates?
take your amp to his house and see it you can set it up?
73
Bill W9JJB
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This is correct. You do need to have a Windows computer to initially configure the PGXL for an OEM exciter. Once this is done, a Windows computer is not required.
73
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