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accessory connector ?

W2ECK
W2ECK Member ✭✭
edited December 2019 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Can the Accessory Connector port on the 6600 be used to send band info to an amplifier ?

73
Paul
w2eck

Answers

  • JohnSweeney
    JohnSweeney Member ✭✭
    edited August 2019
    I use one of the USB ports to a USB to Serial converter - talks to my Expert amp perfectly.
  • Ted  VE3TRQ
    Ted VE3TRQ Member ✭✭✭
    edited December 2019
    Unless you are using I2C, there are no signals of the type you want on the accessory connector. The USB cables of various kinds (RS232, BCD and binary) are what you need otherwise.
  • W2ECK
    W2ECK Member ✭✭
    edited March 2019
    John & Ted- thanks for the information. I'll just have to get another USB to Serial converter cable.
    73 Paul w2eck
  • k0eoo
    k0eoo Member ✭✭
    edited December 2018
    The Flex downloads have a document called:  "USB Cable-interface-Guide" on their web page.  it shows how to connect to your amp and tuner directly from the Flex's USB port.  The only difference between that and using DDUtil is, DDUtil can control/reduce the output power of the Flex when it drives your amp...  Good luck, Dennis, k0eoo

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