FlexRadio Maestro Control Console

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.

Maestro Feature Highlights

• Controls any FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDR – no PC needed!
• Familiar and intuitive interface for most operating styles
• Optimal workflow for contest/DX operation
• Integrated Wifi for portable operation within the LAN
• 8 inch HD touch screen display
• Full SmartSDR Compatibility
• Real-time spectrum display and waterfall
• Up to 2 simultaneous band displays
• Large ergonomic slice (VFO) A/B tuning controls
• Integrated Winkeyer 3
• Quick touch for critical tuning operations
• Independent A/B Pass Band Tuning, AGC-T, and audio controls
• Easy access to secondary on-screen touch menus
• An optimal viewing angle 30 degree fixed angle stand
• Ready for remote operation with SmartSDR v2.0

Maestro Specifications

Communications Interfaces

• WiFi:Dual-band 2×2 802.11a/b/g/n
• Ethernet:10/100/1000 Mbps
• Bluetooth®:Version 4.0

Input/Output

• Microphone 1:Pseudo-balanced 8-pin RJ-45, dynamic or electret compatible (Same “Yaesu type” pinout as FLEX-1500 and FLEX-3000)
• Microphone 2:Pseudo-balanced ⅛” (3.5mm) TRS, dynamic or electret compatible
• Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohms Nominal (200-10kΩ)
• Headphone:Stereo headphone jack, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
• Headphone Impedance: 16 Ohm at 25 mW, 32 Ohms at 13 mW with THD+N: 0.02%
• Speaker:Internal 2W mono speaker
• External Speaker:Mono passive speaker jack, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
• External Speaker Impedance: 5.4W at 4 Ohms, 3.0W at 8 Ohms with THD+N: 1%
• Line Output:Stereo consumer line level or powered speaker output, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
• Line Out/Powered Speaker Output Impedance: 600 Ohm, stereo unbalanced
• Line Input:Pseudo-balanced Line in jack, 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
• Line In, Impedance Level: >20k Ohm
• Key/Paddle Input: 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS
• PTT Input: 1/8″ (3.5mm) TS
• DC Power Connector:Coaxial DC power connector, 2.1mm (AC power supply and power cable included)

Display/Touch Screen

• Display Type: Large 8.0″ In Plane Switching (IPS) display with 10-point touch
• Display Resolution: HD (WXGA 1280 x 800) display resolution

Electrical

• Power: 10-15 VDC
• Battery: Optional Lithium-ion battery

Mounting Capabilities

• Stand: Standard included 30 degree tilt desk stand for optimal viewing
• Feet: Optional removable constant torque tilt hinge feet
• Display Mounting: Optional 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 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs)

Options

• Removable constant torque tilt feet
• RAM® VESA mount
• Li-ion battery pack with charger
• Travel Power Kit Bundle (AC wall power supply and battery pack)
• Wall mount AC adapter
• DC power cable with 2.5mm barrel connector and pigtails
• FlexRadio FHM-1 hand mic with RJ45 connector
• Mic conversion cable for FMH-1-8P (8-pin Foster) to RJ45
• Stylish soft side canvas travel case

Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Without tilt hinge feet attached