How to use my PC to remotely PTT my FLEX 6500 radio.

TimBoukou

New to FLEX Radio. My 6500 is in my shed (converting to a radio shack). I have power and internet connectivity. All of my antennas terminate there. I would like to PTT from inside my home. I have no issues with connectivity.

Alan

Tim

Understand, no Maestro.

Can you use the MOX button on the SmartSDR computer display? Are you using Windows or Mac?

Alan. WA9WUD

Ha Gei

You need to check that you use the right audio path. Either your standard windows path and NO DAX active on smartsdr. Be sure you select PC as input . Or you set up a DAX Channel and use DAX on the Smartsdr settings. little more delay, maybe , but more control over audio path. For instance you can use the voicekeyer from K9DUR. Also you can mix in other audio sources using something like voicemeeter in the audio path with DAX.

KD0RC

Hi Tim, are you running SmartSDR or using a Maestro (or both)?

In SmartSDR, you can click the MOX button. Your PC would provide mic audio to the rig and speaker audio from it.

If you have a Maestro, it would provide the PTT and audio in both directions.

If you want a remote solution with a physical PTT button, there are ways to wire that up to work with a CAT port.

TimBoukou

Hi,

Unfortunately I do not have a Maestro and they are not available until the fall. I was hoping to use a USB port on my laptop.

TimBoukou

I’m using Windows 11

Alan

OK, is the MOX button on SmartSDR sufficient to meet your needs, or do you need something different?

Alan

TimBoukou

Honestly, this is very new to me and I have not used the MOX.

KD0RC

Hi Tim, here is a link to a thread here that discusses how to do it:

https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/remote-footswitch-how-to-lan-vpn-solution

Not sure if this is current, but it is probably a good starting point.

TimBoukou

Thank you

Ha Gei

Easiest way is use FRSTACKS , there you can either use keyboard shortcut, or as i do, use comport ( can be via usb ) and switch with dtr/cts shorting.

Harry

TimBoukou

I downloaded FRSTACKS and I am able to MOX/PTT. The radio goes into TX mode but I do not see any power out or SWR when I transmit. I am using a USB microphone/headset.

KD0RC

Hi Tim, do you have your mic set to PC?

Mike-VA3MW

this should help. It goes over some of the audio settings.

https://www.flexradio.com/videos/how-to-use-your-friends-flex-6000-series-radio-remotely/

TimBoukou

Greetings all. I have been successful with remote tx via my PC. Thank you all for your support.