First time users - Some simple notes . Please Review

Mike va3mw · February 2018

Hi Guys

If you are really new to SmartSDR, can I recommend a few simple places to start?

First, we actually have a manual and it is darn good and easy to read. We made sure of that. RTFM stands for Read the Flex Manual.

The SmartSDR manual can be found here:  http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/smartsdr-software-user-guide-pdf/

Personally, I went over to Staples and had it printed for about $25 in a spiral ring. It allowed me to easily leaf through it just to see what was in there and being it was paper, I could make notes in it.

The Index is great, so if I had a Mic issue, I would just look up Mic in the table of contents and go from there.

The other thing I do is have the PDF handy so I can open it up and then do a quick search. I use CTRL-F and then search on what I am interested it. All PDF viewers have some sort of text search function.

This also might help you through your first hour of operating.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw60ZLoDaps

Lastly, if you are having issues, spend a few minutes describing your problem and also tell us what you tried to fix a problem. Check out the manual.

If you don't say what you did, then everyone will think you haven't tried 'that' to fix your problem.

We have a LOT of great people on this Community who have a ton of knowledge who can help you out.

Enjoy your new toy and welcome aboard.

Mike

Jim Gilliam · February 2018

I wish all manuals were written with the clarity of this one. To sound trite it is a "good read."

Jim Osterling · February 2018

It'll be a couple of months before my radio arrives. Would be nice if SmartSDR had a demo mode so I could become more familiar with it.

Jim

KB4OIF · February 2018

Thanks a bunch mike

ctate243 · February 2018

Also another good resource that sometimes gets lost in the mix
http://www.flexradio.com/support/downloads/
SmartSDR for windows >> How to guides

Lots of good stuff there.

Jay - AJ6AZ · February 2018

Great video. Thanks

ka7gzr · February 2018

Mike,

You might think about Linking the Table of Contents entries to the corresponding page. Currently I do a "find" to get to the correct page, A Link would be faster.

Jim

ka7gzr

NX6D Dave · February 2018

This was an error in the last publication of the document. This will be checked and corrected in all future releases.

NX6D Dave · February 2018

Let me suggest that if anyone is thinking of printing the current release of the SmartSDR for Windows document, please hold off a while. It has been revised for the new radio models and is being reviewed. A new version will be coming out in a week or so, once the review is finished.

The M Series User Guide is done for the time being.