Connected Stations overview¶
When multiFLEX is disabled on your FLEX-8600, only one client station can be connected at a time. The Connected Stations dialog lists every client currently connected to the radio, so you can identify and disconnect another session before connecting AetherSDR.
How it works¶
The dialog opens automatically when AetherSDR attempts to connect to a radio that has multiFLEX disabled and another client already connected. You can also open it manually from Help > Connected Stations....
The dialog is divided into two sections:
Radio section — Displays the connected radio's model, nickname, and callsign as read-only information. This helps confirm you are looking at the correct radio.
Connected Stations section — Lists each connected client with a radio button. For each entry, you see the client program name and, if available, the station name. If neither is known, the fallback label shows "client 0x
Select a station by clicking its radio button, then click Disconnect Station to remove that client from the radio. The button is enabled only when a station is selected. Click Cancel to close the dialog without disconnecting.
What each control does¶
| Control | Behavior | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Radio section | Read-only block showing radio model, nickname, and callsign | Section header reads "Radio" |
| Station radio buttons | Selects which station to disconnect | Each entry shows program name and optionally station name. Fallback: "client 0x |
| Disconnect Station | Disconnects the selected station from the radio | Enabled only when a radio button is checked. Styled red/dark themed |
| Cancel | Closes the dialog without disconnecting | |
| Info label | Explains that multiFLEX is disabled and a station must be disconnected first | Full text: "multiFLEX is disabled on this radio. Select a station to disconnect before connecting AetherSDR." |
Tips¶
- The dialog is application-modal — you cannot interact with the main AetherSDR window until you either disconnect a station or click Cancel.
- The dialog applies the theme container styling
dialog/connectedStationsfor consistent appearance with the rest of the application.