Welcome to the new FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
Need the latest SmartSDR, Power Genius, Tuner Genius and Antenna Genius Software?
SmartSDR v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
SmartSDR v3.7.4 and the SmartSDR v3.7.4 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.12.1 and the SmartSDR v2.12.1 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes
Power Genius XL Utility v3.8.8 and the Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.8.8
Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.2.11 and the Tuner Genius XL Release Notes v1.2.11
Antenna Genius Utility v4.1.8
If you are having a problem, 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.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
SSDR- Maximum RF power value change- a problem
Options
Tom
Member ✭✭
I am unable to change the value of maximum RF power , it stays at a fixed value of 80W.
I have tried to make a change from SSDR and Maestro.
A new value is not accepted using PC keyboard or Maestro keyboard.
Power knob on Maestro changes RF power while is rotated. When rotation stops, RF power is still 80W. Exactly the same happens when I move Power slider in SSDR. I can move it either way, but it does not stay in a new position and returns to 80W.
Any suggestions how to fix this problem?
Tom, SP7WT
I have tried to make a change from SSDR and Maestro.
A new value is not accepted using PC keyboard or Maestro keyboard.
Power knob on Maestro changes RF power while is rotated. When rotation stops, RF power is still 80W. Exactly the same happens when I move Power slider in SSDR. I can move it either way, but it does not stay in a new position and returns to 80W.
Any suggestions how to fix this problem?
Tom, SP7WT
0
Comments
-
Make sure this is set to 100.0
-
Is ddutil autodrive controlling your power?0
-
Hello Larry and Ria,
Still no progress, I can not enter a new value , type over or delete the value in Max Power square.
No, I do not use DDUtil, but I use Expert 1 kW amplifier, controlled via USB cable connected directly to F 6700. It works well, amplifier follows the radio.
Tom, SP7WT
0 -
Then that explains it. When you are operating the amp, it will override the power setting. Use the arrow keys on the amp to set drive power. When you place the amp in standby mode you will be able to set power on the exciter again.0
-
We are making progress, but not complete. When the amp is in standby as Ria suggests, I can indeed change the Max power to any value. However, when I witch amp to OPERATE, power goes up to 80W and I can not to change it, as per my original note. Switching between Operate/Standby toggles power between 80W and value which I just preset (22W).
Yes, it looks as something to do with the amplifier......
0 -
See Page 67. As I said, you need to use the arrow keys to set drive power.
http://expertlinears.com/pdfs/expert_1K_manual.pdf
You will see "PC=xx" where xx is the drive power. You will also see the power level being set in SmartSDR.
2 -
What Ria said. The Arrows on the right side of the Expert amplifier (above the CAT and DISP buttons), while the OP yellow LED is ON, will allow you to change the power value for each of the 3 power settings (LOW, MID and MAX).0
-
Ria is correct. The SPE amps allow you to control the output power of Your Flex radio when the amp is not in stand by mode. I use this to insure that I safely drive the amp. You can set the drive power to different levels for each of the three power modes on the SPE amp. I set my drive power such that each power mode is about a 3DB increase going from Low to Mid to Max.1
-
I am pleased to say that the problem has been solved and everything is back to normal.I do appreciate all comments and suggestions helping me in resolving this problem.Tom, SP7WT1
Leave a Comment
Categories
- All Categories
- 246 Community Topics
- 2.1K New Ideas
- 488 The Flea Market
- 7.1K Software
- 5.9K SmartSDR for Windows
- 134 SmartSDR for Maestro and M models
- 331 SmartSDR for Mac
- 243 SmartSDR for iOS
- 222 SmartSDR CAT
- 163 DAX
- 348 SmartSDR API
- 8.6K Radios and Accessories
- 6.9K FLEX-6000 Signature Series
- 766 Maestro
- 41 FlexControl
- 836 FLEX Series (Legacy) Radios
- 733 Genius Products
- 393 Power Genius XL Amplifier
- 255 Tuner Genius XL
- 85 Antenna Genius
- 229 Shack Infrastructure
- 153 Networking
- 370 Remote Operation (SmartLink)
- 120 Contesting
- 583 Peripherals & Station Integration
- 115 Amateur Radio Interests
- 813 Third-Party Software