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Has Anyone Used PC-ALE (Automatic Link Establishment software) With a 6000 Series Radio?

Mark K9BOO
Mark K9BOO Member
edited November 2020 in Third-Party Software
If so, what radio model do you choose in the v1.08 PC-ALE dropdown box configuration?

I seem to be fine remotely changing the frequency, but other functions appear unresponsive on the radio.

Thanks!

Mark K9BOO

Answers

  • DH2ID
    DH2ID Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2017
    Hi Mark, I had it running and I remember I used either TS-2000 or TS-480. As I am still in Scotland I can't verify. Will be back Saturday. 73 Alex, DH2ID
  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2017
    I have use PC-ALE with a Flex 6500 .  You can use either the Kenwood radio settings and or the Flex Radio settings . If you have it scanning you have communication between the Flex and the software. Is PTT working ?
    Andy K3UK
  • Mark K9BOO
    Mark K9BOO Member
    edited October 2016
    Thanks Alex.  Enjoy your travels and I'll get some time to try those options.
  • Mark K9BOO
    Mark K9BOO Member
    edited October 2016
    Thanks much, Andrew, for your reply.  I know the CAT seems to be working to some degree, because scanning is successful.  However, I got some failure messages (which I don't have on hand at the moment).  I'll get those and reply with the error messages.

    I'm very encouraged that other Flex 6000 series owners have had success.  From the 100,000' view, it seems like being able to concurrently monitor multiple frequencies/bands would be a an excellent capability for automatic link establishment.

    I hope to get more time to geek out this weekend, and look forward to providing those error codes.

    Mark K9BOO
  • Andrew O'Brien
    Andrew O'Brien Member ✭✭✭
    edited August 2015
    The failure message you are getting my be the common one where PC-ALE reports a .dat file is missing.  If that is the case, there is a easy fix...let me know and I'll send the instructions for fixing it. 

    Your observation about ALE and an SDR's ability to monitor several frequencies was exactly my reaction when I first used PC-ALE with a Flex 6500.  I passed my comments along to the PC-ALE developer but he does not anticipate any changes to PC-ALE that would take in to account the different capabilities of an SDR.

    Andy K3UK/AAR2BY
  • Tim - W4TME
    Tim - W4TME Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin
    edited December 2016
    Your observation about ALE and an SDR's ability to monitor several frequencies was exactly my reaction when I first used PC-ALE with a Flex 6500.  I passed my comments along to the PC-ALE developer but he does not anticipate any changes to PC-ALE that would take into account the different capabilities of an SDR.

    That is a shame.  He could eliminate CAT too in addition to taking advantage of the multiple receivers.
  • Steven Lott Smith
    Steven Lott Smith Member ✭✭
    I am using a FlexRadio 6600 and wish to use PC-ALE software with it
    where can I find set-up instructions
    Any help is appreciated please
    Steve
    KG5VK
    KG5VK@ARRL.NET
  • John WA7UAR
    John WA7UAR Member ✭✭✭

    Hi @Steven Lott Smith , please reach out to me with a direct message. I'm happy to try and help if I can.

  • JGreen
    JGreen Member ✭
    Hi @"John WA7UAR" , I just attempted to send you a DM as well but I just created a profile to do so and it says I don't have permission to DM you (maybe i'm too new). Could I also get any setup instructions you may have?

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