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I'm thinking about buying a new flex for my dads birthday.

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KK4IBG
KK4IBG Member ✭✭
in FLEX-6000 Signature Series

I just ordered a 6400m for myself and I'm thinking about getting one for my dad as I have done in the past , he uses a 5000a and only uses it as a powered VFO for frequency and receive as I do. What do you all recommend? 6400m ? or maybe another model?

Bob K4KBW

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  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator
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    Hi Bob, why not let him use your 6400M a few times? Then he can use SmartSDR and the front panel to determine which is best for him. If he already has a 5000, then he is likely to get along fine with the 6400.

  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin
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    I did this video a few years about for those that want to use a remote FlexRadio.

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    https://youtu.be/iEctXuWBHME


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  • Ha Gei
    Ha Gei Member ✭✭✭
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    If he is no contester and wants to use it alone. The 6400 is fine.

    The bigger ones give more possible concurrent users as well as better bandpass filters.

    I have no M , and never ever missed it. I have some device built my own for VFO Knobs

    and other things when operating at the site for contesting, but such can be bought also.

  • John KB4DU
    John KB4DU Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2021
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    Or let him login remote an test drive SmartSDR on a pc. If that is ok, and schedules are compatible, just share the one radio. Maybe place it the location with the less noise.

  • KK4IBG
    KK4IBG Member ✭✭
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    Great Idea's guys , I think I will order a Maestro and let him use that while I'm at work.

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