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Installing the EXT-TX in a 6500

TimBoukou
TimBoukou Member ✭✭
in FLEX-6000 Signature Series

Greetings,

I have been granted a temporary Army MARS license and have purchased the 6000-EXT-TX card. I am trying to install the board, but the only instructions I have found are for the 6400M radio. When I opened the top cover to my 6500 Radio the board looks similar but not the same. I do not want to **** my radio up. Has anyone done this? Is there a PDF I can download or a video?

Any help is greatly appreciated.


Thank you,


TIm / AC3CT

Best Answer

  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
    Answer ✓

    To add to this, if the extended TX module is new, open a Help Desk ticket explaining you do not need to board and want to return it for a refund. Include your order number,

    Make sure to fill out your name, call and phone number on the Help Desk request

    Also include the s/n of your 6500 with a copy of your MARS license requesting a new turf file.

    Flex will send you an RMA to return the extended transmit module and a new TURF file along with instructions on how to install it in the 6500.

    73 Dave wo2x

Answers

  • VE7ATJ_Don
    VE7ATJ_Don Member ✭✭✭✭

    Hi Tim... it might be a good idea to submit a help desk ticket. They can probably give you detailed instructions.

  • John K3MA
    John K3MA Member ✭✭✭

    I am not 100% sure but I do not think the EXT-TX card is for the 6500. I believe it is for the 6400/6600 series. I think you need to contact Flex to get the 6500 made Mars capable and I do not remember clearly but I think it requires only a special file to be loaded.

  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭

    To make the Flex6500 wide band TX for MARS or what ever ALL you need is the Unlocked "TURF" file NO hardware MOD so send the EXT-TX card back to FLEX. To get a TURF file for MARS do a trouble ticket and they will ask you to send them a copy of your MARS License that has not expired.

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