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How to add amp and tuner to 8600M

Ruarto
Ruarto Member ✭✭
in Peripherals & Station Integration

I have the software on the PC talking to the radio now finally. So now on to adding more to the setup. I have a ACOM-1000HF Amp and a LDG AT-1000Proll Autotuner. Other than the coax's, what cabling do I need ? Does anyone have any experience using either of these with a Flex?

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

    RCA cable from TX1 of radio to PTT In on amp.

    Remember to put the amp in standby and press TUNE (next to MOX =) in SmartSDR to generate a carrier to allow LDG to tune (Make sure LDG is in auto mode. Press TUNE again to unkey, then bring ampo to operate and again use TUNE in SmartSDR to generate carrier to tune amp.

    You can set TUNE and drive (RF) power in TX Band settings (Settings/TX Band Settings). Also in TX Band Settings, check TX1 for bands where you want to use the amp.

    73 Dave wo2x

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

    this video might help too.

    https://www.youtube.com/live/3_bSfOxi1sI?si=a-C5Z5pqJOWjCLM2
  • Ruarto
    Ruarto Member ✭✭

    video might be ok, but he starts off saying all these things are in the download area of the website. There is no such animal that I can find, and find no page matching the one he shows.

  • Ruarto
    Ruarto Member ✭✭

    "RCA cable from TX1 of radio to PTT In on amp."

    On 8600M I dont see a tx1, perhaps the TX REQ? white, or red avail.

    On Amp there is Key in and Key out only. IC7300 used KeyIn so I will assume that is equiv to PTT. willing to try.

  • Ruarto
    Ruarto Member ✭✭

    I had the front legs up so the tilt kept me from seeing TX1. Many thanks.

    BUT on the ACOM amp there is no PTT, there is key in and key out.

  • Ruarto
    Ruarto Member ✭✭

    When I have the amp in staandby and I hit tune the tuner lights up but wont tune. shows pwr down low like it should, but doesnt change the swr, stays maxed out. No cliks or grinds from the tuner.

  • Ruarto
    Ruarto Member ✭✭

    and where the heck is the vol control? sound coming from radio not computer.

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