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    Continual quick flashing blue logo on Flex 6400

    Member ✭
    in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
    Today I was using the 6400 - with the current SmartSDR version - when an error message came up stating the connection was lost to the Flex. I then noticed the waves on the front of the 6400 were flashing blue. I tried the reset - holding down power button until it turned white - but it had no effect. I physically removed DC power. Let it sit for at least two minutes. As soon as I restored DC power, the flashing immediately started. I checked the power supply and the Internet connection. No issues. I looked online and found a reference indicating the unit is trying to lock onto GPS (?). I don't see why it would want to suddenly do that. Of course, the unit is not showing up in SmartSDR. Thanks.
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    • Member ✭✭✭

      HI. You could do a lot worse than send an equiry to Tim at Flex.

      I am not sure that his listing below answers your question??..........


      Tim - W4TME

      Tim - W4TME Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin

      July 2013 edited December 2016

      The Power LED color and blink state indicate the operational state of the radio hardware SOLID BRIGHT RED = Transmitting on PA SOLID ORANGE = Transmitting on XVTR port with low power SOLID DIM RED = Transmit engaged, interlocks not resolved (will not emit RF) SOLID PURPLE = Updating software FLASHING YELLOW = GPS in warmup SOLID YELLOW = GPS in holdover (lost satellites) SHORT FLASH BLUE = GPS locking LONG FLASH BLUE = GPS in hold phase mode SOLID BLUE = GPS locked SOLID GREEN = Receive SOLID AMBER = Radio off, GPS powered for stability FLASHING RED "S" = Flashing a Morse "S" in Red indicates boot failure OFF = Radio off, oscillators off NOTE: The FLEX-6700R does not have the Transmit Indicator (Solid RED) 

    • Member ✭
      Hi Mike,

      I made brief reference to this in my question. I don't understand why it would suddenly just want to lock onto GPS when I was merely using it to receive. And why did it kick itself off the server and not allow me to access it at all. If nothing else, I would think the reset would allow access again. Right now, the 6400 is a "flashing blue" paper weight.
    • Member, Super Elmer Moderator

      I would submit a help desk ticket.

    • Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

      If you have a GPSDO installed, it is constantly updating regardless if you are in TX or RX.

      73

    • Member ✭
      The GPSDO isn't installed. This whole "quick flashing blue" thing just decided to occur. Apparently, no rhyme or reason.
    • Member ✭✭✭

      I believe the OP stated that it is the "Waves" logo flashing.

      Everyone seems to be referring to the power button...

    • Member ✭
      Hi.

      Yes, the Waves logo is continually flashing blue.

      Joe

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