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edited March 10 in Third-Party Software

I have a 8600, PGXL,TGXL. and am buying a Stepiir Urban beam with the new optimizer controller ….I understand it needs the S12 cable. What else do I need? Is there a guide on how to connect and set this up?

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    What about interlock to prevent transmission until Stepiir is ready? Or is this necessary?

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    Also, what if you have two stepiir's?, how do we connect two cables?

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    if you have two of them you daisy chain there controllers. Regarding transmission you simply have to wait. It only takes a few seconds all the while you can receive.
    HTH

    I have a DB42 no problem

    Peter

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    Peter

    Q- What about interlock to prevent transmission until Stepiir is ready? Or is this necessary?

    SteppIR says no damage if RF power is greater then 100 watts RF. SteppIR has a optional "relay board" to allow you to use the PTT wired connection from Flex PTT to SDA controller, to inhibit movement.

    Q - Also, what if you have two stepiir's?, how do we connect two cables?

    Set up a second CAT USB cable on the Flex, associated with the second cable FTDI id. Flex has two USB ports…..if you need more, add a USB hub.

    Alan WA9WUD

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    I have yet to have a time when I needed instant transmit upon band change. It’s literally just a second before you can do so. It’s less than 100 watts to be safe but your SWR will be high. Really it’s a non issue. You can daisy chain the controller. I think it’s detailed on their website.

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    I see FRStack has a Stepiir tab, does apply to Flex?

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    yes

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