The FlexRadio Maestro™ is an intuitive, plug-and-play control console that directs operation of any FLEX-6000 Signature Series transceiver without need of a traditional PC. 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. Maestro harmoniously combines a high definition 8 inch touch display in concert with ergonomically designed controls to enhance ease of use and maximize workflow efficiency in virtually any SmartSDR™ application.
Maestro places the most frequently used radio controls directly at your fingertips. Controls are labeled for intuitive operation and designed to minimize hand motion for the most common operations. Occasionally used controls are easily accessible on the large touch screen display bypassing the complexity of multi-function buttons and multi-level menus found on most transceivers. FlexRadio continues to set the standard for high resolution, real time spectral display in amateur radio transceivers with Maestro, extending that same “HD visual radio” capability from the PC based SmartSDR for Windows™ to the 8 inch touch screen format. Like modern phones and tablets, capacitive touch control is provided on the large LCD display for intuitive pan, zoom, tune, and menu operation.
Ever wish you could monitor the bands or work DX from the comfort of your living room or out on the patio? Its sleek, lightweight design makes it easy to carry, pack or go mobile. Off the shelf VESA and VESA to RAM® adapters provide a wealth of mounting options. An optional battery pack with WiFi connectivity even lets you operate completely untethered. Just connect Maestro using WiFi, through your local area network (LAN) or directly to any FLEX-6300, FLEX-6500 or FLEX-6700 transceiver and you are ready to operate.
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Features:
- Interfaces with all FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDRs
- Real time spectrum display and waterfall
- Up to 2 simultaneous band displays
- WiFi and LAN connectivity
- Slice (VFO) A/B high resolution controls
- Independent A/B Pass Band Tuning, AGC-T, and audio controls
- Quick touch for critical tuning operations
- Easy access to secondary on-screen menus
- 10-point capacitive touch screen control
Specifications:
Network Interfaces
- WiFi: Dual-band 2×2 802.11a/b/g/n
- Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Bluetooth® 4.0
Input/Output
- Microphone Connector: Unbalanced 8-pin RJ-45, dynamic or electret compatible
- Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohms Nominal (200-10kΩ)
- Headphones: Stereo headphone jack, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
- Headphones Impedance Level: 16 Ohm at 25 mW
- Speaker: Internal 2W mono speaker
- Audio Output: Line out/powered stereo speaker output, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
- Line Out/Powered Speaker Output Impedance Level: 600 Ohm, stereo unbalanced
- Audio Input: Line in, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TS
- Line In Impedance Level: >20k Ohm
- Key/Paddle Input: 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
- PTT Input: RCA
- Remote On: Control for FLEX-6000 Series, RCA
- DC Power Connector: Coaxial DC power connector, 2.1mm
Display/Touch Screen
- Display Type: Large 8.0″ In Plane Switching (IPS) display
- Display Resolution: HD (WXGA 1280 x 800) display resolution
Electrical
- Power: 10-15 VDC
- Battery: Li ion battery option available (optional, not included)
Mounting Options
- Stand: Tilted desk stand included for optimal viewing
- Feet: Removable tilt hinge feet
- Display Mounting: VESA MIS (100mm)
- RAM® Mount: Optional mounts available
Mechanical
- Height*: 6.75″ (17.1 cm)
- Width*: 14″ (35.6 cm)
- Depth*: 1.75″ (4.5 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 5 lbs. (2.3 kgs)
Options
- Removable tilt hinge feet
- RAM VESA Mount
- Li ion Battery Pack with charger
- FlexRadio FHM-1 hand mic
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Without feet attached
Price: TBD