Thanks for all at flex for the great radios and software. Flex6300 signature series is the latest model from flexradio. The flex6000 signature series achieves pndr phase noise dynamic range through the incorporation of an ultralow phase noise master oscillator at 983. Flexradio systems flex6000 signature series manuals.
Will you continue to support and service the flex 6300 and flex 6500. Flex6700 signature series sdr transceiver flexradio. It will have to be a paradigm shift better for these people to dump the k3 and move to the new flex 6000 series of transceivers. I have been drooling at the prospect of upgrading to the new flex 6500 for some time now and have had a blast using the new sdr.
Hence why you see flex and or other sdr makers speak in terms of 2,4 and 8. Flexradio systems today announced the addition of the flex6300 to its flex6000 signature series line of digital direct sampling transceivers. Second hand flexradio flex6500 hf50mhz sdr transceiver. This is a software defined radio, and the maestro is a computer. Flexradio systems the leader in software defined radio. All said the flex signature series appears to still be leading class offerings. The flex 6700 packs more builtin dsp power than any amateur hf transceiver on the market. The flex 6500 signature series transceivers with smartsdr is the simplification of these advanced concepts into an elegant graphical user interface gui that places you in complete control.
We are selling all flexradio ham products and will soon provide full service support. On may 18th, 2012, flexradio systems introduced the addition of the flex 6000 signature series line of radios to their product offering. Each flex 6000 signature series radio is built on a digital direct sampling receiver foundation. Beginning with our flex series and continuing with our current flex6000 signature series family of hf6m transceivers, flexradio systems helps you rediscover your hobby by continually offering new and exciting capabilities to your rig that traditional radio manufacturers, or even other sdr solutions, cant provide. All of the radios in the flex 6000 family run the same smartsdr software in the radio and in the client that will continue to be enhanced. Thanks for all at flex for the great radios and software that you produce. Flexradio systems flex6500 hardware reference manual 48 pages.
Here i show how i have smartsdr set up to run fldigi. Deze 4e generatie software defined radio onderscheidt. Each flex6000 signature series radio is built on a digital direct sampling receiver foundation. As i have heard other flex owners say, it is like operating in the dark, when trying to use a rig without the visual interface. The flex 6000 signature series achieves pndr phase noise dynamic range through the incorporation of an ultralow phase noise master oscillator at 983.
New flexradio 6000 signature series hf transceiver n5pa. The flex6400m is a single scu 2 slice 2 panadapter direct sampling software defined radio transceiver with an integrated display and user controls. Well i guess after months of use and more research, i came to the realization that my current rig is not what i was expecting in a fuller and richer sdr, and was somewhat considering the icom 7610, but when compared to the flex radio 6000 series, i gravitated to the flex radio series as i feel the flex 6400 or 6600 series are more revolutionary. The flex6700 is the dual scu 8 slice 8 spectrum display direct sampling software defined radio transceiver. Signature series radio flex6300 is the perfect entry into high performance software defined radio. Jul 23, 2012 flex 6000 sdr flexradio systems is a pioneer in the design and development of software defined radios sdrs for the amateur radio market.
Thank you for purchasing the flex signature series software if you encounter any issues installing or operating smartsdr defined radio sdr from flexradio systems. Beginning with our flex series and continuing with our current flex6000 signature series family of hf6m transceivers, flexradio systems helps you rediscover your hobby by continually offering new and exciting capabilities to your rig that traditional radio manufacturers, or even other sdr. New flexradio 6000 signature series hf transceiver. This is a software defined radio, and the maestro is a computer containing just enough o. Flex signature series amateur radio products flexradio systems.
This is the flex6500 and flex6700 eu declaration of conformity. I got a used one direct from flex, very fast shipping same day. Using a flex6000 signature series radio with a linear. The flex 6400 is my 5th sdr transceiver and clearly the most capable. Flex6700 flex 6700 software defined radio radioworld. Sep 18, 2017 an optional battery pack with wifi connectivity even lets you operate completely untethered. The unit has been tested and recalibrated to be prepared for. Flexradio systems flex 5000a sdr transceiver for sale online. The flex6500 allows you to see before you hear on multiple bands at once. Aug 12, 2014 here i show how i have smartsdr set up to run fldigi. Whether you are the most serious contest operator, dx chaser, rag chewer, or you just love to play radio, maestro is fun and easy to operate. A lot of my fun in ham radio is the tinkering with these software defined radios. The gpsdo plug in module provides a precision 10 mhz reference for the 983.
The first of a series of short videos featuring the flex 6x00 sdr radios. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Hardware alc for amplifier protection is not recommended with flexradio sdrs. A quick overview of the new flex 6400m sdr transceiver. Flex6000 hardware reference manual and smartsdr software users guide first. Describe your experience with the flexradio flex6500 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Flex6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. Went from sealed box to receiving excellent reports in 15 minutes. We will look at basic station setup and the tuning process for both an autotune and manually tuned linear amplifier. They have been through a full factory test and recalibration. The flex 6500 sdr transceiver utilizes fpga field programmable grid array hardware to directly generate signals digitally at the rf frequency. Flexs sdr software and hardware is wonderful to work. Your flex6700r signature series sdr should be operational and receiving signals.
In every way my flex is better than the other rigs in my shack. The flex6700 packs more builtin dsp power than any amateur hf transceiver on the market. Recently, i purchased a brand new flex radio systems flex 6500. Fldigi setup for smartsdr flex6000 by n4lq youtube. Home flex signature series flex6000 parent cat for all flex6000s. Want to create an additional panadapter to watch for possible 10m band openings. Always safely stored in a nonsmoking environmentally protected area. The seller is unityone and is located in mckinney, texas. It is not often that a team of smart people are allowed to start with a clean sheet of paper and dream. The flex6500 is a very capable sdr, with flexibility and performance to satisfy the needs of most hf6.
Flexradio 6000 series initial setup part1 duration. Flex6400 signature series sdr transceiver flexradio. The flex6500 is a very capable sdr, with flexibility and performance to satisfy the needs of most hf6meter operators. Certified preloved flex6500 signature series sdr transceiver. Flex6000 signature series direct sampling transceivers. I needed tech support because the first time you fire up the radio it has to be connected to the web along with the computer to get the software licence. The flex 6500 is a very capable sdr, with flexibility and performance to satisfy the needs of most hf6meter operators. When ordering this item you will be placed on a waiting list. May 09, 2014 a brief introduction to the exciting new addition to the signature series transceiver product family from flexradio systems. Once i was setup, then i really started to learn the advantages of the rig. May 09, 2014 flex 6300 signature series is the latest model from flexradio. The flexradio maestro is an intuitive, plugandplay control console that directs the operation of any flex6000 signature series transceiver without needing a traditional pc.
All hardware needed to get on the air was in the box and the software preset for the factory mike. Part of the flex 6000 signature series with smartsdr. Carefully remove the packaged accessories and the transceiver flex 6300, flex 6500 or flex 6700 from the shipping carton. Flexradio systems is changing the face of ham radio. The flex6700 signature series transceiver is based on a new hardware architecture and smartsdr software platform. Flex signature series amateur radio products flexradio. The back of this rig actually looks like a transceiver and not a. Feb 16, 2020 the student radio society in trondhjem owns a flex 6500radio, with its associated maestro panel peripheral. View online or download flexradio systems flex6300 hardware reference manual. Mar, 2020 the flex 6000 signature series achieves pndr phase noise dynamic range through the incorporation of an ultralow phase noise master oscillator at 983. Will you continue to offer software upgrades for the flex 6300 and flex 6500. But if it is a better radio, i am sure that there will be a lot of used k3s on the market. In this video we will look at using a flex6500 radio with a linear rf amplifier. A few years back i determined it was time to look to the future again and chose the flex 6500 transceiver.
The flex 6500 allows you to see before you hear on multiple bands at once. A brief introduction to the exciting new addition to the signature series transceiver product family from flexradio systems. Transceiver, flex 6700 transceiver, and smartsdr for windows software the 6000 series transceivers from flexradio systems offer a new level of performance and flexibility. I was absolutely amazed and impressed with the selectivity, sensitivity and quality of design. The flex6300 is for the amateur operator who wants to experience the magic of software defined radio in the highest performance 100w transceiver family. Flex 6400 signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner.
We have 2 flexradio systems flex6000 signature series manuals available for free pdf download. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver the flex6400 offers the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf. Hahn, dh2id introduction fldigi is easy to setup, very stable and shows everything on one screen, making it one of the best programs for digital modes. Flexradio systems flex6000 signature series manuals manuals and user guides for flexradio systems flex6000 signature series. A pc may be required for use of 3rd party software such as loggers and digital modes programs. Certified preloved flex6500 comes with a 1 year warranty and most recent version of software. The flex6500 is the single scu 4 slice 4 spectrum display direct sampling software defined radio. By removing analog mixers and components, the flex6000 family provides an ultraquiet reception experience, ensuring you can see and hear the weak ones. Second hand flexradio flex6500 transceiver radioworld uk.
The flex6500 signature series transceiver is based on a new hardware architecture and smartsdr software platform. Flex6400m signature series sdr flexradio community. The student radio society in trondhjem owns a flex 6500radio, with. Get the latest sdr downloads for your flexradio signature series equipment. This approach is largely flexible using the massively powerful xilinx fpgas deployed in flex 6000 series sdrs. Oct 11, 2018 flex6600m signature series sdr transceiver. Flex signature series 6400, 6400m, 6600, 6600m, 6700, 6700r each flex6000 signature series software defined radio is built on a digital direct sampling receiver foundation. How to determine if your network is configured for multiple nating. Flex radio systems, buy new and used products from ham radio. Radio frequency energy rf from transmitters can interact with some electronic devices, such as cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. My software defined radio satellite station using a flex6600. Mikes first products were software control for the ten tec pegasus and rx320 so i have been dabbling with mouse radio control for years. Imagine if we could take everything we have learned in amateur, commercial and government markets and build a new class of transceiver, virtually without limits. Part of the flex6000 signature series with smartsdr.
Best sdr modern ham radio transceivers in pristine. Page 9 flexradio systems software defined radios 3. Flexradio systems midrange signature series sdr, the flex6300. The flex6000 is an example of cutting edge sdr technology using digital down conversion ddc for exceptional performance and distortion free reception. Flexradio may offer downloads from various thirdparty software vendors for your convenience. A quick overview of the smart sdr software running on the flex 6500. Signature series hf50 mhz direct 64006400m sampling sdr transceiver 6400. Regular software updates add features and enhancements long after the. Flexradio systems flex6500 hardware reference manual pdf. Controls any flex6000 signature series sdr no pc needed.
Certified preloved flex6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner. Certified preloved flex 6400m signature series sdr transceiver w automatic antenna tuner certified preloved flex 6500 signature series sdr transceiver certified preloved flex 6600 signature series sdr transceiver. This is the best radio i have owned in 64 years on the air. Yes, just as we continue to for our earlier models. Flexradio systems 4o3a signature, a member of the sky sat group is a representative for flexradio in noneu countries. The flex6500 signature series transceivers with smartsdr is the simplification of these advanced concepts into an elegant graphical user interface gui that places you in complete control. The flex 6000 is an example of cutting edge sdr technology using digital down conversion ddc for exceptional performance and distortion free reception. Is a single scu, dual slice direct sampling transceiver that provides general coverage hf6m and with optional features such as a widerange atu and front facing handles. I continued to run the flex just for pure hamming for about a week after the testing, more time would have been nicer. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver the flex6400 offers the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer great performance for chasing dx and contesting. Flex6500 sdr transceiver and updated smartsdr for windows software 1 files 797 downloads. Flex6000 shop software defined radio van flexradio winkel.
The flex6600 is a dual scu 4 slice 4 panadapter contest grade direct sampling software defined radio transceiver. I have been a ham for more than 30 years and have had many radios. Consider as one of the best software defined ham transceivers ever produced. Flex signature series 6400, 6400m, 6600, 6600m, 6700, 6700r. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The flex6500 is a very capable sdr, with flexibility and performance to satisfy the needs of most. Just connect maestro using wifi, through your local area network lan or directly to any flex6300, flex6500 or flex6700 transceiver and you are ready to operate.
After a few months of owning and operating the flex 6500 i thought i would create a. Hf50 mhz direct sampling software defined radio transceiver with high resolution display. Flexradio systems sdr flex6000 hf50mhz transceiver in details. Flex6700 signature series sdr as flexradio systems flagship sdr, the flex6700 is a dual scu direct sampling transceiver that provides general coverage hf6m and vhf reception along with standard features such as a widerange atu and optimized ham band preselectors for each scu. Black anodized aluminum rack mount for flex6500 and flex6700not installed at factory add to cart. Signature series sdr transceiver with automatic antenna tuner flex6400 the flex6400 offer the latest direct sampling sdr technology at an economical price for the general hf6m operator yet they offer excellent performance for chasing dx and contesting.
Closed ham radio peripheral reveals its windows secrets. Flex6700 signature series sdr flex6700 signature series sdr. This forum is dedicated to the support and troubleshooting assistance for flexradio systems flex signature series amateur radio products. A glimpse into the future the flex signature series radios. I will admit i lost interest for a while with software control and strictly ran the icom, but in all fairness this was partly because the pegasusrx320 are entry level performers. Flex6500 hf50mhz with sdr available at radioworld uk. The flex 6500 and flex 6700 incorporate a 100w pushpull pair of rd100hhf1 mosfet transistors operating at. The flex6500 and flex6700 incorporate a 100w pushpull pair of rd100hhf1 mosfet transistors operating at. The item flex6500 signature series sdr transceiver hf 50mhz 100w transceiver pristine is in sale since sunday, november 27, 2016. Regular software updates add features and enhancements long after the initial purchase. This item is in the category consumer electronics\ radio communication \ham, amateur radio \ ham radio transceivers.
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