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6500 Error Message and refusal to start

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Jeff Hilliard
Jeff Hilliard Member
edited March 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
I have a Flex 6500 running version 2.5.1 and previously under 2.4.9 (same issue). Initially, the problem started with me connecting using a 1st Generation Maestro and about 15 minutes into a conversation, the Maestro would lock up and the 6500 radio would hang. (I could not log in unless the radio was reset) I then tried my 2nd Maestro and eventually had the same issue. 

Normally I was able to reset the radio and I could then re-connect. Now, When trying to re-start the radio I am getting the following mesage on the screen "Error PSL13V8A-09.20" - The radio then turns itself back off again. So there is now no way to restart the radio. This series of errors and eventual shutdowns prevents a restart. I don't think there is an issue with both Maestros of course and am suspecting a possible hardware issue within the radio. Any ideas?

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  • John - AI4FR
    John - AI4FR Member ✭✭
    edited July 2019
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    Looks like a power supply issue? Think power supply, cables, connectors, etc.
  • Bill -VA3WTB
    Bill -VA3WTB Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2019
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    You may need a help ticket opened, It may be an internal fuse, 8A fuse.
  • Al_NN4ZZ
    Al_NN4ZZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2019
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    Hi Jeff
    I have some notes on my web page about the low voltage lockups I was having on my 6700.  And  there are some tips on how to measure as well as solutions and test results.  Maybe they will be of help....

    http://www.nn4zz.com/FLEX6700.htm#Low_Voltage_Lockup

    Regards, Al / NN4ZZ  
    al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
    Win 10 SSDR V2.4.9


  • Dean Davidson
    Dean Davidson Member ✭✭
    edited June 2019
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    Corrupt SD card
  • Dudley WA5QPZ
    Dudley WA5QPZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2020
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    Jeff, The radio is telling you that it does not have sufficient voltage at the radio, maybe a poor connection between the radio and power supply or maybe poor regulated power supply. Dudley WA5QPZ
  • Jeff Hilliard
    Jeff Hilliard Member
    edited June 2019
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    Thanks guys. I'll check the voltages to make sure it is all OK. Thanks for the assistance! Jeff
  • Jeff Hilliard
    Jeff Hilliard Member
    edited June 2019
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    Hi all - That turned out to be the issue. There was a faulty connection on the Power supply that became intermittent at times during transmit. Thanks to all of you for your input! Very helpful and problem is solved! Jeff AK6OK

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