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 v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
SmartSDR v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
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.
Why does the ATU button stay red?
Options
Bryan77
Member ✭
I have a EFLW antenna that is suppose to cover 80-6 M. On all other bands the ATU
functions normally BUT on 80M (CW Area) the ATU goes thru its routine and then the button stays red. I don't normally do SSB in the 80M band as I am running barefoot
on all bands... The radio seems to be trans ok...
functions normally BUT on 80M (CW Area) the ATU goes thru its routine and then the button stays red. I don't normally do SSB in the 80M band as I am running barefoot
on all bands... The radio seems to be trans ok...
0
Best Answers
-
Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator adminOptions
It says Red when the ATU can't find a solution.
This can be for many reasons but it is often due to the fact that a solution cannot be found.
You may also find that adding a Mix 31 or 43 choke to your feedline near that radio will help. Do not add any chokes that are closer to 1/4 wavelength from the feed point at the lowest frequency. For 80M this is about 65ft.
This might help https://vu2nsb.com/antenna/wire-antennas/multiband-efhw-antenna/
1 -
Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator adminOptions
Yes, he is.
As many find out, End Fed Halfway antennas do require some installation care.
73
0
Answers
-
Wow vu2nsb site is a treasure trove of sage information!0
Leave a Comment
Categories
- All Categories
- 246 Community Topics
- 2.1K New Ideas
- 488 The Flea Market
- 7.1K Software
- 5.9K SmartSDR for Windows
- 134 SmartSDR for Maestro and M models
- 331 SmartSDR for Mac
- 243 SmartSDR for iOS
- 222 SmartSDR CAT
- 163 DAX
- 348 SmartSDR API
- 8.6K Radios and Accessories
- 6.9K FLEX-6000 Signature Series
- 765 Maestro
- 41 FlexControl
- 836 FLEX Series (Legacy) Radios
- 733 Genius Products
- 393 Power Genius XL Amplifier
- 255 Tuner Genius XL
- 85 Antenna Genius
- 229 Shack Infrastructure
- 153 Networking
- 370 Remote Operation (SmartLink)
- 120 Contesting
- 583 Peripherals & Station Integration
- 115 Amateur Radio Interests
- 812 Third-Party Software