FlexRadio Signature FLEX-6000 Series User Manual

FLEX-6000 Signature Series – Maestro User Guide
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25.9 USING THE RECEIVER RF GAIN/PREAMPLIFIERS
Each Spectral Capture Unit (SCU) in the FLEX-6000 includes a preamplifier with adjustable gain. The
RF gain selector is located near the top of the ANT menu.
The FLEX-6300 can be set to 0dB (default) and +20dB
Note: Since the FLEX-6300 always operates in wideband mode, the preamplifier incorporates a
tapered gain with a -3db cutoff located at ~14 MHz. This technique is optimized so that
preamp gain and an improved noise figure are provided above 14 MHz, and the gain is
tapered below 14 MHz to offset the rising noise levels below 14 MHz. At very low frequencies,
the preamp will function as an attenuator when enabled.
The FLEX-6500 can be set to -10dB, 0dB (default), +10dB, and +20 dB.
The FLEX-6700 can be set to -10dB, 0dB (default), +10dB, +20dB, +30dB, and +40 dB.
Note: In some cases, the preamp of the FLEX-6700 may overload at the 20dB setting but not at
the 30dB setting with the same input signal. This is caused by differences in the hardware
implementation of the two preamp settings. If the 20dB setting is overloading, the 30dB
setting should be tried before changing to the 10dB setting.

FlexRadio Signature FLEX-6000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	FlexRadio
Model	Signature FLEX-6000 Series
Category	Transceiver
Language	English