Yes, I use a Flex 6500. I've been a Ham since 1981 so I've had the opportunity to used many different radios. The Flex Radio has been the most enjoyable of them all but at the same time it has been the most challenging to lean how to use.
Hi Thanks for the info . I have a question ( sorry if its dumb ) My pal has a full flex setup with a great antenna . he does operate remote from his home as the weekends but does not really use the station on weekdays . If he grants me permission to use his station on the weekdays will I be able to purchase my own Maestro and be in a position to log etc like my friend does ? cheers for now
Yeah it seems things are still backed up right now. Production is slow and shipping can also be slow. You will enjoy the radio once you get it, though.
Yes, I use a Flex 6500. I've been a Ham since 1981 so I've had the opportunity to used many different radios. The Flex Radio has been the most enjoyable of them all but at the same time it has been the most challenging to lean how to use.
That is just any USB battery pack crammed back there! That is awesome!
Yes I thought that was a great idea, along with the power-pole connections for power to the entire unit.
already lookn' fwd to part two....hury up.... plz
Part 2 was posted at the same time as this video. Working on part 3 now.
Hey Jason, I can find Parts 1,3, and 4 of this series but not Part 2. Could you please provide a link to Part 2 ? Thanks for doing these !
They're all in this playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLs_Ab58w9LI8xjY_8IbVTtrbIJRnXI8gM.html&si=HvYT5yuOBvtEEswq
Hi Thanks for the info . I have a question ( sorry if its dumb ) My pal has a full flex setup
with a great antenna . he does operate remote from his home as the weekends but does not really use the station on weekdays . If he grants me permission to use his station on the weekdays will I be able to purchase my own Maestro and be in a position to log etc like my friend does ?
cheers for now
Yes you can. You can also download the SmartSDR software for free and use it straight from your computer
@@HamRadio2 Thanks a lot . If it pans out ok I will be happy to get a Maestro .Looks like a good bit of kit . 73 for Now. Ron G4DIY
Love it
Great video just wish my new flex didn't take 8 weeks to receive. *waiting*
Yeah it seems things are still backed up right now. Production is slow and shipping can also be slow. You will enjoy the radio once you get it, though.
Do they supply Flex Radios to others besides hams?
They have some government contracts, I believe. But mainly Hams.
Flex just announced a joint relationship with Raytheon to supply airborne comms systems to the Air Force.
Manufacturing outsourced to where?
A company in the building right behind them. In Parts 3&4 of this video, you get to see the facility
You can hand deliver me that Flex radio loaner to me at Hamvention buddy! :D
Ha! Hold your breath, man!
That is an especially interesting comment/interaction considering all that's happened.
@@hamradiocq What happened?