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6500, Exp 2K-FA, how to upgrade to 1.6.21

dj3cq
dj3cq Member ✭✭
edited December 2017 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series

At the moment I have my 6500 running as follows:

SW: V1.5

Ddutil: V2

2K-FA connected via Ddutil passive listener port on a real RS232 port

2K-FA also connected via USB to the little Expert-App

This config running smooth and stable already a year now. For me it is a big advantage to have the amp controlled by Ddutil (frequency and Autodrive)  as well as the possibility of switching the amp on/off + seeing the display through the SPE-app.

Now I want to upgrade my reliable and stable system to 1.6.21, mostly because I don’t want to miss the Maestro train.

As far as I understand for now I don’t need Ddutil anymore for my config because of the ability to create comports (even hardware) in the redesigned CAT.

What features will I miss going this direction except Autodrive?

Any input from users with the same config is very welcome.

Regards, Jo

dj3cq

Answers

  • Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB
    Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB Member ✭✭
    edited February 2017
    I still use DDUTIL with my 2K-FA
  • dj3cq
    dj3cq Member ✭✭
    edited March 2017

    Lawrence, Did you the 2K-FA-FW-Update to use Ddutil V3?


    73, Jo

  • Sergey R5AU
    Sergey R5AU Member ✭✭
    edited April 2017
    Jo, i did, all works fine, however keep DDUTIL for power drive control and some macro
  • dj3cq
    dj3cq Member ✭✭
    edited March 2017

    thank you Sergey, saw your pics in the other Expert thread, just wanted to be sure...

    dsw, Jo

  • Sergey R5AU
    Sergey R5AU Member ✭✭
    edited April 2017
    Absolutely Jo, only one threat can be here - power interruption during FW upgrade , you know 
  • K1UO Larry
    K1UO Larry Member ✭✭✭
    edited December 2017

    "Now I want to upgrade my reliable and stable system to 1.6.21, mostly because I don’t want to miss the Maestro train. "


    Hi Jo,  II would wait until Ver 1.7 is released which gives you the Maestro interoperability I think you are looking for.

  • Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB
    Lawrence Kellar KB5ZZB Member ✭✭
    edited February 2017
    My came with the current firmware. Good luck

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