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6500 Startup: Calibration, Timeout, LED Flashes three times rapidly

BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO
BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO Member ✭
in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Found some old reports to remove power. Removed power. Applied power and I am not operational.
SHOULD I DO ANYTHING MORE ?
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Radio SN: 2117-5332-6500-1279
Region USA
HW Version: v3.8.23.35640
Model FLEX-6500
Nickname A161753320019
Using SmartSDR v3.8.23 on Windows 11
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  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Bob, I would submit a help desk ticket.

  • BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO
    BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO Member ✭
    Hi Len KD0RC - THANK YOU for your comment. I have submitted a Help Desk Ticket. 73, Bob
  • VE7ATJ_Don
    VE7ATJ_Don Member ✭✭✭✭

    If the 3 flashes are red, this likely identifies a 'boot failure' which may be a failing SD card.

    Fortunately, Flex Help Desk is really good at diagnosing, sending out a new card and installation is a snap.

  • BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO
    BOB KLIMAN KB6CIO Member ✭
    Case Closed. I submitted a Help Desk ticket. I got a prompt response and followed the procedure carefully including wait times. I am now 100% operational after making a few QSO's, shutting down, and restarting. Subsequently did some more contacts with success.
  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    I'm glad to hear that you got it going again Bob!

  • Val DM1TX
    Val DM1TX Member ✭✭

    I want ot comment but Len was faster. I had same issue and was easy solved by replacing the card with a new one. Still love my 6500 :-)

    73

    DM1TX

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