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Best connection/utilization of 6500 with AG8x2 + TGXL (SO2R) + PGXL

KI5RLR
KI5RLR Member ✭✭
in Antenna Genius
What is the 'best' way to connect my 6500 with a PGXL -> TGXL (SO2R model) -> AG8x2? Should I even bother using the Ant2 connection on the 6500? Or am I better off to just use Ant1 until I get a real SO2R model like the 6600 or 6700?

Thanks!

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  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin
    edited June 2023

    I would just use ANT 1 to A all the way through.

    You could use ANT 2 as well, but there is no advantage.

    But, yes, upgrade to a 6600 when you can. The 6700 is not being built anymore, but I guess you could locate a used one.

    If you want to trade in your 6500, we can work with you on that.

    https://www.flexradio.com/trade-in/


    73

  • KI5RLR
    KI5RLR Member ✭✭
    > @Mike-VA3MW said:
    > I would just use ANT 1 to A all the way through.
    > You could use ANT 2 as well, but there is no advantage.
    > But, yes, upgrade to a 6600 when you can. The 6700 is not being built anymore, but I guess you could locate a used one.
    > If you want to trade in your 6500, we can work with you on that.
    >
    > 73

    Roughly how much would I get for my 6500 on trade towards a 6600?
  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

    Please reach out to us at hams@flexradio.com or by utilizing the link above.

    We will get back to you pretty quickly.

    73

  • KI5RLR
    KI5RLR Member ✭✭
    > @Mike-VA3MW said:
    > Please reach out to us at hams@flexradio.com or by utilizing the link above.
    > We will get back to you pretty quickly.
    > 73

    OK. I used the link.
  • Pepper
    Pepper Member ✭✭
    edited June 2023
    I have 2 6700 flex radio with power genius xl and tuner genius and antenna genius all so2r. do i need to hookup both flex radios or
    one radio on ant 1 and 2 to port a and b?
  • KI5RLR
    KI5RLR Member ✭✭
    https://community.flexradio.com/discussion/comment/20603625#Comment_20603625

    I never received a response.

  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
    edited June 2023

    You can have the 6500 ant 1 to PG XL A and Ant 2 to PG XL B.

    All slices will have to use the same RX antenna but you can have Slice A set to use one antenna for TX and slice B use a different TX antenna.

    To be able to receive on two different slices on different antennas you would need a 6600 or 6700. Not sure why sales has not reached out to you. Maybe check your spam folder. Send an e-mail to sales@flex-radio.com and someone should return your email.

    73

    Dave DeCoons wo2x

    Flex Presale Support

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