Put the PGXL amplifier in STANDBY¶
Use this page to move a connected Power Genius XL amplifier from OPERATE into STANDBY, stopping it from amplifying transmitted signals.
Before you start¶
- AetherSDR must be connected to the radio. The AMP tray button appears only after a Power Genius XL is detected.
- The Amplifier applet must be open. If it is not visible, click the AMP tray button on the right sidebar to show it.
- The OPERATE button is hidden until the first state message arrives from the amplifier. Confirm it is visible before proceeding.
Steps¶
- Open the Amplifier applet by clicking the AMP tray button on the right sidebar if it is not already visible.
- Confirm the OPERATE button shows the label "OPERATE" in green. This indicates the amplifier is currently in an operating state (IDLE, OPERATE, or TRANSMIT).
- Click OPERATE.
The button label changes to "STANDBY" and the green background is replaced with the default dark style, confirming the amplifier has moved to STANDBY.
What each control does¶
| Control | Behavior | States |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATE | Toggles the amplifier between OPERATE and STANDBY. | Shows "OPERATE" (green) when the amplifier state is IDLE, OPERATE, or TRANSMIT_A/TRANSMIT_B. Shows "STANDBY" (default dark style) when the state is STANDBY, POWERUP, or FAULT. |
Troubleshooting¶
- The AMP tray button is not visible — The applet is hidden until a Power Genius XL is detected by the radio. Confirm the PGXL is powered on and connected to the Flex radio.
- The OPERATE button is not visible — The button is hidden until the first state message arrives from the amplifier. Wait a moment after the applet opens; if it does not appear, check the amplifier connection.
- Clicking OPERATE has no effect — Confirm AetherSDR is still connected to the radio. Disconnect and reconnect if needed.