Welcome to the FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
The latest SmartSDR Software:
SmartSDR v4.1.5 | SmartSDR v4.1.5 Release Notes
SmartSDR v3.10.15 | SmartSDR v3.10.15 Release Notes

The latest 4O3A Genius Product Software:
The latest 4O3A Genius Product Software and Firmware
How to Receive Technical Support::
If you are needing assistance with FlexRadio products, please refer to the product documentation or check the Help Center for known solutions. Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as creating a HelpDesk ticket.

Connecing my newPGXL to my flex

KB4OIF
KB4OIF Member ✭✭
in Power Genius XL Amplifier

Good Afternoon. I have looked for the patch cable flow from the 8400M to the PGXL to the HF auto tuner. In my research, I know it's some where, but can't find it. Is it 8400M PGXL then the HF auto? Have not opened the box yet. Just got back from a reunion and have been resting.

Answers

  • Dewey WØYWW
    Dewey WØYWW Member ✭✭✭

    If you're just using these 2 Flex equipment in a stand-alone configuration (and not to the internet), then just connect them to each other via ethernet cable. Otherwise, I'd recommend that you plug each of your networked equipment into an ethernet switch. In an all-Flex system, you'd only need other rear panel interconnect cables for auxillary equipment that's not designed for ethernet connection with Flex equipment. Review the Flex "Dream Station" document.

  • KB4OIF
    KB4OIF Member ✭✭

    correct me if I am wrong Dewey. Coax jumper from the 8400M (no tuner installed) to the PGXL then from PGXL to the HF-Auto tuner then out to the antenna. Ethernet cable from my router to the PGXL.

  • Dewey WØYWW
    Dewey WØYWW Member ✭✭✭

    Your 8400M RF output connects to PGXL RF input. The HF-Auto would go between the PGXL RF output and the your Antenna. Ethernet cable from Router would go to an Ethernet Switch (example: Port-1). Ethernet cable from 8400M goes to same ethernet switch (example: Port-2). Ethernet cable from PGXL goes to same ethernet switch (example: Port-3). You may want to look at using W1TR's HF-Auto control software, if you're not already using it, but since I use a Flex TGXL tuner, I can't help you with the HF-Auto.

  • Dewey WØYWW
    Dewey WØYWW Member ✭✭✭

    Many use the DDUtil software (listed on Flex website) with HF-Auto to track frequency from Flex radio.

  • Dewey WØYWW
    Dewey WØYWW Member ✭✭✭

    Sorry, I forgot to mention that there are 2 DDUtil versions (v3 & v4). I believe you need to use v4 with a Flex Radio.

  • KB4OIF
    KB4OIF Member ✭✭

    Ok thanks Dewey.

  • KB4OIF
    KB4OIF Member ✭✭

    Finally have the PGXL up and running. Had to re arrange the radio desk because of the size of the PGXL.

Leave a Comment

Rich Text Editor. To edit a paragraph's style, hit tab to get to the paragraph menu. From there you will be able to pick one style. Nothing defaults to paragraph. An inline formatting menu will show up when you select text. Hit tab to get into that menu. Some elements, such as rich link embeds, images, loading indicators, and error messages may get inserted into the editor. You may navigate to these using the arrow keys inside of the editor and delete them with the delete or backspace key.

Comment As ...

Categories