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WA5YOM
WA5YOM Member ✭✭
edited March 2025 in Third-Party Software

I have a 8600, PGXL,TGXL. and am buying a Stepiir Urban beam with the new optimizer controller ….I understand it needs the S12 cable. What else do I need? Is there a guide on how to connect and set this up?

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

    Hi

    Page 12 of this document

    https://www.flexradio.com/documentation/usb-cable-interface-guide-pdf/
  • WA5YOM
    WA5YOM Member ✭✭

    What about interlock to prevent transmission until Stepiir is ready? Or is this necessary?

  • WA5YOM
    WA5YOM Member ✭✭

    Also, what if you have two stepiir's?, how do we connect two cables?

  • W2PP
    W2PP Member ✭✭✭

    if you have two of them you daisy chain there controllers. Regarding transmission you simply have to wait. It only takes a few seconds all the while you can receive.
    HTH

    I have a DB42 no problem

    Peter

  • Alan
    Alan Member ✭✭✭✭

    Peter

    Q- What about interlock to prevent transmission until Stepiir is ready? Or is this necessary?

    SteppIR says no damage if RF power is greater then 100 watts RF. SteppIR has a optional "relay board" to allow you to use the PTT wired connection from Flex PTT to SDA controller, to inhibit movement.

    Q - Also, what if you have two stepiir's?, how do we connect two cables?

    Set up a second CAT USB cable on the Flex, associated with the second cable FTDI id. Flex has two USB ports…..if you need more, add a USB hub.

    Alan WA9WUD

  • W2PP
    W2PP Member ✭✭✭

    I have yet to have a time when I needed instant transmit upon band change. It’s literally just a second before you can do so. It’s less than 100 watts to be safe but your SWR will be high. Really it’s a non issue. You can daisy chain the controller. I think it’s detailed on their website.

  • WA5YOM
    WA5YOM Member ✭✭

    I see FRStack has a Stepiir tab, does apply to Flex?

  • Alan
    Alan Member ✭✭✭✭

    yes

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