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questions about remote operation
I have been using a Flex 6700 since 2019 and love it. I recently set it up for remote operation and have a few problems with both SmartSDR for PC and Mac that I would appreciate some help with.
With SmartSDR for PC I get this panadapter:
I can tune around with the FlexControl and have made an FT8 contact, but cannot see the signals. Any help would be appreciated.
I have some questions about the SmartSDR for Mac once I solve this one. Thanks for your help!
Ed K5YZW
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Hi Ed, for the mic, it will use the default recording device on your computer. I often just use the built in mic on my laptop. I recommend setting up a mic profile for remote and one (or more) for home station operation so that you retain your mic settings for each situation.
Make sure that you have PC selected as the mic source and enable PC Audio. Also make sure that DAX is off. To key the mic, click on the MOX button. You can also set up a CAT port to be PTT if you want to build a cable for it so that you can use a physical switch. FRStack3 software allows you to set up hot keys to make things easier.
To key CW, I recommend going to the RemoteKeyerInterface io groups forum: (https://groups.io/g/RemoteKeyerInterface/topics)
Here you will find info on building a simple interface and on setting up a CAT port to take the key input. There is a companion program that runs to key the rig and give you a CW sidetone.
If you have (or get) a Maestro, you can operate remotely and plug the mic and key/paddles right into the back of the Maestro without building anything.
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Hi Ed, what version of SmartSDR are you running?
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Len, I'm running 3.5.9.
Ed
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Hi Ed, I would recommend moving up to 3.6.8 and if that doesn't help, submit a help desk ticket.
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I will do that, Len. It is interesting, though, that I'm running 3.5.9 on my laptop and it works fine.
Thanks, Ed K5YZW
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try disabling the PC firewall for a test. Sounds like the firewall software Windows Defender or third party, may be blocking UDP packets.
Dave wo2x
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Thanks for that suggestion, Dave, but I figured out the problem. I noticed that the network signal strength was very low even though the computer was connected to the router with a brand new 6-foot ethernet cable, so I swapped out the cable for another one, the signal strength went green, and the pan adapter came up. Your idea was a good one which I would have tried next. The next problem I need to solve is how to connect a mic and a keyer to my computer so they will key the remote 6700. Thanks again, Dave. Ed K5YZW
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Thank you for that information, Len. I run FRStack3, so that looks like a good way to go. Do you know of a USB audio interface that will accept a 9-pin mic plub?
I'll check out the remote keyer interface as well. If I decide to get a Maestro, does it provide a CW sidetone?
Ed, K5YZW
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Hi Ed, I don't know of a USB audio interface, but I am sure they exist.
Yes, the Maestro provides sidetone.
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I am using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 v4 dual XLR to USB-C, plus headphone jack. Plugs in my MAC Mini as radio is in garage with amp, tuner and AG.
PR-40 mic into W2IHY equipment feeding one of the XLR inputs. I get very good unsolicited audio reports.
Works well with Hawaii remote station too.
73 Dave wo2x
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Thanks, Dave. That setup looks great. Do you have a recommendation for CW? Len, KD0RC, recommended a remote keyer interface, which looks good but requires a build, which I will do, but I am curious about alternative approaches other than a Maestro. Thanks, Ed K5YZW
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