Welcome to the FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
The latest SmartSDR Software:
SmartSDR v4.2.18 | SmartSDR v4.2.18 Release Notes
SmartSDR v3.10.15 | SmartSDR v3.10.15 Release Notes

The latest 4O3A Genius Product Software:
The latest 4O3A Genius Product Software and Firmware
How to Receive Technical Support::
If you are needing assistance with FlexRadio products, please refer to the product documentation or check the Help Center for known solutions. Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as creating a HelpDesk ticket.

CX-Auto, Palstar AT-Auto and Flex 6XXX

Dan KG0AQ
Dan KG0AQ Member ✭✭
edited May 2019 in SmartSDR for Windows
Does anyone have experience with the Palstar AT-Auto using the CX-Auto antenna switcher?
I am using the AT-Auto with DDutil now and it works great. There is a setup for the CX-Auto in DDutil. I am not sure how it will control all 8 antenna ports and how the Flex can control any of it..If anyone has this combo I would appreciate your input.

Thank you,

Dan KG0AQ

Answers

  • Dwayne_AB6A
    Dwayne_AB6A Member ✭✭
    edited May 2019
    I only have limited experience with Palstar HF-Auto... ddutil and Automatic Band Following should select the correct antenna on the CX-Auto for the band selected... http://k5fr.com/DDUtilV3wiki/index.php?title=CX-Auto Pressing Tune on the radio will instruct the Palstar HF-Auto to recall tune memory or Tune manually against the Antenna connected. 

    From all indications the Palstar AT-Auto is the same as the Kessler AT-Auto so likely the same warning/configuration is required... DO NOT USE AUTOMATIC BAND FOLLOWING...
    • See the CX-Auto owners manual for setting up the AT-Auto tuner to control the CX-Auto antenna switch.
      • Pay particular attention to operating manual section 1.3.2.11, configuring the CI-V Tx Enable internal jumper. It must be shorted or the AT-Auto will not control the CX-Auto switch.
    Caution! If you setup the AT-Auto to control the CX-Auto do *NOT* use the DDUtil band following feature also or unexpected results can/will occur. You can only use one or the other for band following, not both. However, you can use the macro or manual CX-Auto features in DDUtil to over-ride the AT-Auto setting of the CX-Auto switch. Like switching from one antenna to another to compare signal strength.

    http://kd0zv.com/palstar-at-auto-vs-palstar-hf-auto/

Leave a Comment

Rich Text Editor. To edit a paragraph's style, hit tab to get to the paragraph menu. From there you will be able to pick one style. Nothing defaults to paragraph. An inline formatting menu will show up when you select text. Hit tab to get into that menu. Some elements, such as rich link embeds, images, loading indicators, and error messages may get inserted into the editor. You may navigate to these using the arrow keys inside of the editor and delete them with the delete or backspace key.

Comment As ...

Categories