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    6500 Startup: Calibration, Timeout, LED Flashes three times rapidly

    Member ✭
    in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
    Found some old reports to remove power. Removed power. Applied power and I am not operational.
    SHOULD I DO ANYTHING MORE ?
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    Radio SN: 2117-5332-6500-1279
    Region USA
    HW Version: v3.8.23.35640
    Model FLEX-6500
    Nickname A161753320019
    Using SmartSDR v3.8.23 on Windows 11
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    • Member, Super Elmer Moderator

      Hi Bob, I would submit a help desk ticket.

    • Member ✭
      Hi Len KD0RC - THANK YOU for your comment. I have submitted a Help Desk Ticket. 73, Bob
    • Member ✭✭✭✭

      If the 3 flashes are red, this likely identifies a 'boot failure' which may be a failing SD card.

      Fortunately, Flex Help Desk is really good at diagnosing, sending out a new card and installation is a snap.

    • Member ✭
      Case Closed. I submitted a Help Desk ticket. I got a prompt response and followed the procedure carefully including wait times. I am now 100% operational after making a few QSO's, shutting down, and restarting. Subsequently did some more contacts with success.
    • Member, Super Elmer Moderator

      I'm glad to hear that you got it going again Bob!

    • Member ✭✭

      I want ot comment but Len was faster. I had same issue and was easy solved by replacing the card with a new one. Still love my 6500 :-)

      73

      DM1TX

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