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FlexRadio Systems FLEX-1500 Quick Start Manual

FlexRadio Systems FLEX-1500 Quick Start Manual

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512-535-4713
Version 2.5
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©2008-2012. All rights reserved. FlexRadio Systems is a registered
trademark. FLEX-1500 and "Excitement to go!" are trademarks of
FlexRadio Systems. Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Personal computer
USB interface and
monitor required but not included

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  • Page 1 512-535-4713 Version 2.5 sales@flexradio.com ©2008-2012. All rights reserved. FlexRadio Systems is a registered trademark. FLEX-1500 and “Excitement to go!” are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Personal computer USB interface and monitor required but not included...
  • Page 2: Getting Help

    There are also several “Self-Help” sites for useful information. The FlexRadio Users or FlexEdge reflectors, Flex Forum, and the FlexRadio Yahoo group are all great resources. Note that OFFICIAL support for FlexRadio Systems’...
  • Page 3 - Except as described in this Quick Start Guide and the included Δ - When using earphones, use caution when adjusting the volume to FLEX-1500 Owner’s Manual, no other operation or modification of this prevent any harm to your hearing.
  • Page 4 Getting Help section above. FlexRadio Systems is a registered trademark. FLEX-5000, FLEX-3000, FLEX-1500 and PowerSDR are trademarks of FlexRadio Systems. “Excitement to Go!” is a trademark of FlexRadio Systems. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. F1.5K-Q2.5...
  • Page 5 To change this, please see FLEX-1500 at this time. the FLEX-1500 Owner's Manual. Use the power supply cable that came with your FLEX-1500 to hook up a stabilized 13.8V Paddles, Keyer DC power supply to the jack marked 13.8 or Straight Key VDC.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Hook Up the FLEX-1500 F: Phones Connect either stereo headphones or powered steres speakers, e.g. a pair of computer speakers, to the jack marked Phones using a 1/8” stereo (TRS) plug. Amplified 1/8” Stereo Headphones Speakers Audio Plug...
  • Page 7 Agreement screen will be displayed. screens starting with a Reboot Notification down your FlexRadio Systems SDR and any recommending that you save and close any running versions PowerSDR.
  • Page 8 FlexRadio Firewire driver will be installed or upgraded. Even though you are installing a FLEX-1500 which is not a Firewire based radio, the Firewire driver is pre-installed to prevent the re- installation of PowerSDR in the event you decide to upgrade your radio in the future.
  • Page 9 1500 on the next page. Click Finish to exit the FlexRadio Driver Setup Wizard. C. Completing the PowerSDR v2.x Installation The FlexRadio Systems Integrated Installer will complete installation Click Next on this and subsequent screens to PowerSDR 2.x by displaying the Completing accept the default settings.
  • Page 10 Step 3: Power-Up the FLEX-1500 ® In Step 3 you will power-up your FLEX-1500 to Windows XP complete driver installation. (NOTE: Depending on your PC/software, you may be asked to install up to 5 separate drivers. Repeat the following Power up your FLEX-1500: press and latch the steps up to 5 times.
  • Page 11 PowerSDR. It is a “Best Practice” to power off the FLEX-1500 when you shut down the computer. Proceed to Step 4: Configure PowerSDR on the next page.
  • Page 12 D: Click Start Phones jack. by double-clicking on its desktop icon Congratulations! You've now completed all the steps required to set up your FLEX-1500. In Alternatively, click on Start, All Programs, PowerSDR, click the Start button at the top FlexRadio...
  • Page 13 Choose the most aggressive setting that provides stable operation without popping or distortion of the received signal. Refer to your owner’s manual or our online Knowledge Center for helpful hints and troubleshooting guides. (http://kc.flexradio.com) F1.5K-Q2.5 © 2008-2012 FlexRadio Systems...
  • Page 14 SPECIFIED ABOVE CONFORMS TO THE ABOVE STANDARDS. Dispose of the device to your local collection points for electronic equipment! FlexRadio Systems Date of testing: May 3, 2010 FlexRadio Systems 13091 Pond Springs Road, Suite 250 Austin, TX 78729 Person Responsible: Gerald Youngblood (Signature on file) F1.5K-Q2.5...