ANTENNA GENIUS

User Manual
Version 3.1.4 rev 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WELCOME.............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. SPECS & FEATURES ................................................................................................................................ 3
3. LEGAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Radio & Television interference ..................................................................................................... 4
3.2. European Community CE conformity ............................................................................................ 4
3.3. Product updates ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.4. Limited warranty ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.5. Trademarks .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6. Copyright ....................................................................................................................................... 6
4. WHAT CAN ANTENNA GENIUStm DO? .................................................................................................... 7
4.1. Multiple control options ................................................................................................................ 7
4.2. SO2R and multi-op with a single FLEX-6000 .................................................................................. 7
5. HOW IT WORKS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Tech................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.2. Hardware ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3. Software ........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.4. FlexRadio Ecosystem...................................................................................................................... 9
6. ONLINE RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................10
7. WHAT COMES IN THE BOX? .................................................................................................................10
8. HARDWARE ..........................................................................................................................................11
8.1. Front panel ..................................................................................................................................11
8.2. Bottom panel ...............................................................................................................................11
8.3. Top panel .....................................................................................................................................12
8.4. Where to put it? ..........................................................................................................................12
8.5. DC power connection ..................................................................................................................14
8.6. Network cabling...........................................................................................................................14
8.7. DIP Switch configurations ............................................................................................................15
8.8. LAN Control Mode .......................................................................................................................17
8.9. 4O3A Genius Series Devices Control ...........................................................................................18
8.10. BCD control ..............................................................................................................................19
8.11. Pin-to-Port Control Mode ........................................................................................................21
9. ANTENNA GENIUStm APP .....................................................................................................................22
9.1. Initial set-up .................................................................................................................................22
9.2. Device Information ......................................................................................................................29
9.3. Is your firmware up-to-date? ......................................................................................................30
9.4. Initial Configuration .....................................................................................................................32
10. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................35
10.1. Local (LAN) operation ..............................................................................................................35
10.2. Internet (WAN) remote operation ...........................................................................................36
11. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ...................................................................................................................37
11.1. Custom Band Configuration.....................................................................................................37
11.2. Output Module Relay Control .................................................................................................37
11.3. Special features – Disable Band Protection .............................................................................44
11.4. Special features – 2xAG with OM control................................................................................45
11.5. Stacking multiple AGs into a superswitch by AB switches.......................................................46
11.6. Auto connect on startup..........................................................................................................50
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................53
12.1. Re-riving a bricked device ........................................................................................................53
13. CHANGELOG ....................................................................................................................................54

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1. WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of an Antenna GeniusTM 8x2 v2 Plus Network-Enabled

(TCP/IP) High-Isolation Antenna Switch, a member of the 4O3A Genius SystemTM advanced
station automation line including Power GeniusTM, Rotator GeniusTM, Station GeniusTM, and
Interface GeniusTM. More information on these products can be found at:

https://4o3a.com/products/genius-family

GENIUS TIP! Antenna GeniusTM is sometimes abbreviated as “AG” in this document.

AG is at home in all types of ham shacks: contest stations extravagant and modest, from single
op to SO2R to full blown Multi-Multi, DXers, remote operators controlling their station from
their living room via LAN or over the Internet from a hotel room thousands of miles away, to
anyone wanting a better organized and more efficient station.

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2. SPECS & FEATURES

Manufacturer 4O3A SignatureTM by Sky Sat d.o.o.

Model Antenna GeniusTM 8x2 Plus v2
Functionality 8 antenna 2 radio RF matrix switch controlled via TCP/IP (LAN or WAN),
BCD, or +12 VDC Pin-To-Port
RF connectors UHF female (SO-239) standard, N female available by special order
Power handling → 3,000 Watts ICAS (SSB/CW) for 5 minutes @ 1.5:1 VSWR @ 30 MHz
→ 3,000 Watts ICAS (SSB/CW) for 3 minutes @ 1.5:1 VSWR @ 50 MHz
Ports → RJ-45 (LAN)
→ two DE-15 VGA-type (BCD band data or +12 VDC pin-to-port)
Network 100Base-T Fast Ethernet (100-Mbps), DHCP or manually-assigned
network address, TCP/IP
Power consumption 300 mA @ 13.8 VDC
Frequency range DC through 55 MHz
Port-to-port isolation → 90dB between ports worst case @ 14 MHz
→ 80dB between ports worst case @ 30 MHz
→ 70dB between ports worst case @ 50 MHz
CPU Microchip Technology 32-bit PIC processor
Automation Windows App, FlexRadio Systems SmartSDR API, Genius System devices,
BCD, Pin-to-Port
Features → hardware interlock prevents two radios connecting to same antenna
→ unselected antenna ports grounded
→ LEDs indicate antenna ports in use
→ firmware updates via LAN
Case rugged stainless steel chassis with wall mount flanges top and bottom
Dimensions 6.75” W x 13.25” H x 3.25” D including mounting flanges (21 x 17 x 6 cm)
Net weight approx. 4.4 lbs. (approx. 2 kg)

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3. LEGAL

3.1. Radio & Television interference

(FCC Part 15 - §15.21 and §15.105)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may also find the following FCC booklet helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems" available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.
20402. Info also available online at FCC.gov:

https://www.fcc.gov/guides/interference-defining-source

Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this
equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications
Commission’s rules.

3.2. European Community CE conformity

Sky Sat d.o.o. declares Antenna GeniusTM 8x2 complies with the European Community EMC
standards:

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ETSI EN 300 330-1

ETSI EN 300 489-1
ETSI EN 300 489-15

CE compliance reports are available upon written request to Sky Sat d.o.o.

3.3. Product updates

Sky Sat d.o.o. reserves the right to make hardware and/or software product improvement or
manufacturing changes without notice or any obligation to update units previously sold.

3.4. Limited warranty

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase. Sky Sat d.o.o. will repair or replace, at our option, any equipment proven
to be defective within the warranty period. Warranty F.O.B. Sky Sat d.o.o., Ratiševina bb, Igalo
85347, Montenegro. Please contact the appropriate party for your region and obtain a return
authorization (RA) number before returning any product for warranty service. RA number must
be indicated on box used to return product for service.

What is covered: During the first year after date of purchase, 4O3A Signature will replace
defective parts free of charge (post-paid) for AG components only. Any replacement hardware
parts will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) calendar
days from the date of installation or repair, whichever is longer. 4O3A Signature will also correct
any failure caused by defective parts and materials. The complete unit must be sent to 4O3A
Signature at your expense in the original shipping container or other packaging sufficient to
prevent damage in transit. 4O3A Signature is not responsible for damage or lost shipments from
the customer. 4O3A Signature will insure the package and pay return shipping.

What is not covered: This Limited Warranty as it pertains to the Antenna Genius or components
does not cover repair or damage caused by (1) misuse, negligence or user modifications; (2) any
performance malfunctions involving non-4O3A Signature equipment; (3) connection to
improper or unstable voltage supply; (4) the incorrect installation of any and all cables
connected to the radio by the user; (5) the use of third-party software applications or hardware
that directly or indirectly controls AG functions and/or operating state by utilizing a
communication or control protocol, such as, but not limited to CAT or I2C commands, or (6)
random acts of nature such as flood, fire, water, weather related storm, lightning or
electrostatic discharge damage.

Limitation of Incidental or Consequential Damages: This warranty does not extend to non-
4O3A Signature equipment or components used in conjunction with our products. Any such
repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. 4O3A Signature will not be liable or

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responsible for reimbursement for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages,
including but not limited to any loss of business or profits, loss of property, loss of revenue, loss
of use, loss of data, inconvenience or cost of unauthorized service.

3.5. Trademarks

4O3A SignatureTM, Antenna GeniusTM, Rotator GeniusTM, Station GeniusTM, Interface GeniusTM,
and 4O3A Genius SystemTM are trademarks of Sky Sat d.o.o.
FlexRadio SystemsTM and SmartSDRTM are trademarks of Bronze Bear Communications, Inc.
d/b/a FlexRadio Systems
PIC32TM is a trademark of Microchip Technology Inc.

All other products, company names, brand names, and trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

3.6. Copyright
This publication Copyright © 2015-2020 by Sky Sat d.o.o. All rights reserved. May not be
reproduced in part or in whole without Sky Sat d.o.o.’s prior written permission.

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4. WHAT CAN ANTENNA GENIUStm DO?

Antenna Geniustm 8x2 v2 Plus is a matrix antenna switch which can route eight antennas to two
radios using a variety of control methods. Software and hardware interlocks - double protection
- prevent the same antenna from being connected to both radios. This, along with AG’s ultra-
high port-to-port isolation help protect your radios from front end damage.

AG in action with SmartSDR @ 4O3A (AG Always on top option engaged)

4.1. Multiple control options

You have five ways to control your AG:

1. FlexRadio over your TCP/IP network; AG will automatically follow two different Slice
band selections and obtain band data from them
2. Manual band switching from the AG Windows app connected via your network
3. Interface Geniustm (IG) connected to your radio(s) via a USB or serial port and connected
to AG via LAN; IG will connect to pretty much any modern radio via its serial or USB CAT
port
4. BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal) signals via the DE-15 VGA-style connector
5. +12 VDC “Pin-to-Port” via the DE-15 VGA-style connector

4.2. SO2R and multi-op with a single FLEX-6000

AG’s extreme port-to-port isolation is perfect for SO2R (Single Operator 2 Radio) contesting with
a single Flex rig! With AG, you can operate SO2R with one radio using a single FLEX-6600 or
FLEX-6700 transceiver in full duplex mode. In other words, the ‘two radios’ in SO2R are both

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inside your single Flex rig!

GENIUS TIP! All 4O3A Genius Systemtm products use standard TCP/IP protocols to communicate with
each other and with other suitably-equipped devices. The 4O3A Signature team believes in open
standards in ham radio and makes its APIs (library of commands) available freely to other
manufacturers and software authors.

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5. HOW IT WORKS

Antenna Genius brings together a powerful CPU, fast network interface, rugged, high power
relays and a programming/control App that runs in all supported versions of Windows. We are
confident AG is the best antenna switch you can buy.

5.1. Tech

AG is powered by a Microchip Technology PIC32 microprocessor, a 32-bit device. Why so much

horsepower in an antenna switch? Advanced technology radios demand high-horsepower
accessories! Also, the extra computing power enables the addition of new features via firmware
updates in the future.

AG has 100BASE-T networking built-in. Based on the Ethernet standard. but ten times faster
than 10BASE-T, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet. Officially, the 100BASE-T standard is IEEE
802.3u. 100BASE-T devices will also work fine on older 10BASE-T networks albeit at slower
speeds.

5.2. Hardware

AG uses high quality 16 Amp relays rated at 12,800 W DC and conservatively rated for 3,000 W
RF at up to 50 MHz. AG’s relays are used for RF switching and also for the hardware lockout that
prevents two radios from being connected to the same antenna (there is also a software lockout
for redundant protection). The design priority was maximum port-to-port isolation coupled with
power handling ‘headroom’ - twice legal limit at high duty cycle - to enable reliable, long term
operation.

5.3. Software

The AG App runs on all Microsoft-supported versions of Windows and is an integral part of the
AG system. You will use the AG App for initial set up and programming of your AG and also for
alternate antenna selection when you have more than antenna available for a particular band.
The AG App can also serve as your AG control interface if you don’t want automatic band
selection controlled by FlexRadio Slice band changes.

5.4. FlexRadio Ecosystem

In the “FLEX-6000 Signature Series Ecosystem,” the AG App collects frequency and other data
directly from the SmartSDR (SSDR) API, a software-to-software connection performed inside
your PC or over your LAN at very high speed. No RS-232 cables to set up, no “stop bits,” nor
lethargic baud rates. It is a truly modern, intelligent, and high-speed solution.

AG will monitor any two SSDR Slices to determine the bands in use and use this data to select
the appropriate antenna(s) for each Slice.

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6. ONLINE RESOURCES

4O3A Genius SystemTM owners have many online resources available to help them fully realize
the capability of their Antenna GeniusTM, Rotator GeniusTM, Station GeniusTM and Interface
GeniusTM and more.

4O3A Web Site Downloads: current owners manuals, white papers, Apps, firmware, and
changelog are available at:

https://4o3a.com/support/downloads

4O3A Web Site Forum:

https://4o3a.com/support/forum

FlexRadio Systems Community: a great resource for anything related to FLEX-6000 Signature
SeriesTM, SmartSDRTM and MaestroTM:

https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/

EXPERT TIP! Join the 4O3A Signature Web Site Forum 4O3A or 4O3A Genius Products Google Group
or to stay up-to-date, network with other users, and get helpful tips:
Google Group: or
4O3A Signature Web Site Forum:

7. WHAT COMES IN THE BOX?

When you unpack your AG box you should have:

• Antenna Genius
• DC power connectors
• Quick-start Guide
• Other items, such as LAN, DC and coax cables, are user supplied
• Owner’s Manual (this document) and other documentation is available for free
download from:

https://4o3a.com/support/downloads

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8. HARDWARE

EXPERT TIP! Read this and the following Software section carefully before changing any DIP switches
or software settings.

8.1. Front panel

Front panel features:

• SO-239 (or N-female) connector for Port A

• SO-239 (or N-female) connector for Port B
• 8 SO-239 (or N-female) connectors for antenna inputs
• LEDs: red LEDs indicate which A port antenna has been selected and green LEDs indicate
which B port antenna is selected

8.2. Bottom panel

Bottom panel features:

• LAN: RJ-45 jack connects to your home/shack network (assumes you are using the
network control option as most Flex users will be)
• Two DE-15 VGA-type for users opting for BCD or +12 VDC pin-to-port control in lieu of
network control, these are left unconnected if you are using network control (most
FlexRadio equipped stations won’t use these ports)
• 12-15VDC: connect your shack 13.8 VDC power supply here paying attention to proper
polarity, anywhere from 12 to 15 VDC with at least 300 mA will be OK
• OM module: enables connecting the 16 relay Output Module for station automation
• DIP Switches: The side panel has 8 DIP switches for setting the operating mode
configuration.

AG can be controlled four different ways: (1) LAN, (2) BCD, (3) Pin-to-Port, and (4) 4O3A
Interface GeniusTM. The control mode is set independently for Port A (Radio A) and Port B (Radio
B) by the DIP switches. For example, Port A could be controlled over the network and Port B
could be controlled by BCD signals.

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8.3. Top panel

The top panel features:

• A DC power connector for stacking multiple AG units. This enables a single switch to
switching between 16, 24 or 32 antennas.
• Two pairs of dedicated PTT input and output RCA ports for hotswitching protection.
There are independent ports for both A and B radio.
• Red LED for indication that Port A protection is engaged. Green LED for indication that
Port B protection is engaged.

8.4. Where to put it?

Most users will install AG near their station bulkhead, the location where their antenna feed
lines, AC mains, DSL, cable TV, and/or other cables enter the shack and where the single point
ground system nexus is located (you do have a single point ground system, don’t you?). Locating
AG at your bulkhead or other remote location means only three cables need to be run to the
station operating position, coax for the A and B radios and a Cat5e (or higher) Ethernet cable for
the LAN (if not using LAN, you will need a pair of control lines, one for Port A and for Port B).

At the left side is the bulkhead-sited AG @ W0LFA prior to connection of coax lines and ground

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connection:

AG can also be installed at the operating position or outdoors. If the later, install AG in an
outdoor NEMA-rated enclosure and make sure it has a ‘weep hole” at the bottom to allow air
circulation and to let moisture out.

The picture on the right is an AG installed outdoors in very unfriendly conditions (temperatures
down to -28 °C (-17.6 °F) in Minnesota @ W0AD.

EXPERT TIP! Reduce station clutter by mounting your AG near your station cable entrance
“bulkhead.” Slots for such mounting are provided on the top of the AG case.

AG is a 100BASE-T network device using standard TCP/IP protocols, it is therefore subject to the
usual 328-foot (100m) LAN cable run limitations per TIA/EIA 568-5-A. If longer runs are
required, the use of intermediate active hardware such as a repeater or switch will be
necessary. Cat5e cable is recommended, and higher-rated cables such as Cat6 are also OK.

EXPERT TIP! For outdoor UTP (Ethernet) cable runs, be sure to use outdoor-rated cable including
UV-resistance properties if located in direct sunlight.

4O3A Signature encourages all amateur radio operators to employ single point ground systems
for both protection from lightning induced power surges and also for RFI mitigation. A good
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source for information on this topic is the ARRL Handbook, updated annually and available from
the ARRL Bookstore:

https://arrl.org

Another excellent resource for station grounding information and RFI mitigation are several
documents written by Jim Brown, K9YC, available for free download at:

http://www.audiosystemsgroup.com/K9YC/K9YC-old

AG is a computer and thus its electronics will generate some heat. Also, the relays and other
components will generate heat when under load. Make sure there is adequate clearance and
airflow around the AG cabinet sides and top in its installation position.

8.5. DC power connection

Connect a DC power cable from your station 13.8 VDC power supply (anywhere from 12 to 15
VDC is OK, your shack DC power supply is likely 13.8 VDC) to the outlet marked 12-15VDC on
the bottom panel. Center pin is + pole. We recommend using a DC fuse such as those provided
on the popular RIGrunner and similar DC power distribution units (you can use the 1 Amp blade
fuse that comes with RIGrunners). If you don’t have a RIGrunner, we strongly suggest you place
a 1 Amp DC fuse in series with the hot side of your DC power cable.

Make sure your power supply can supply at least 300 mA @ 13.8 VDC. We strongly advise using
a clean, high-quality DC power source for AG and all your other station equipment. Many cheap
switch mode power supplies and “wall warts” are unstable and can generate surprising
amounts of RFI well into the VHF spectrum.

8.6. Network cabling

Most home networks (LAN) operate at Ethernet (10 Mb/s), Fast Ethernet (100 Mb/s) or Gigabit
Ethernet (1000 Mb/s) speeds. All of these networks work fine over Category 5 UTP or better
rated cable such as Cat5e, which is widely available, or Cat6. It’s likely the cable you are already
using for your home network will work great with AG.

If you are unfamiliar with or need a refresher on home networks, a good primer from PC World
is online here:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/196049/the_ultimate_guide_to_home_networking.html

100BASE-T networking has 328-foot (100 m) limitation between active devices (such as Ethernet
switches). Keep this in mind when locating your AG.

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Use a Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a UTP cable (not supplied, please don’t use a cheap cable here; poor-
quality high-speed data cables are never a good idea!) between the Ethernet port on your AG
and your station LAN switch or hub (switches preferred over hubs). This should be the same
place where your FLEX-6000 Signature Series radio connects to your LAN. Note this LAN
connection can be as simple as a port on a DSL router or as fancy as a standalone Gigabit switch.

AG can be controlled by PCs connected over WiFi to your LAN as long as AG itself is connected
directly to your LAN via a wired connection to an Ethernet switch or hub (switch recommended;
Ethernet hubs will slow down your LAN).

8.7. DIP Switch configurations

DIP 1 and DIP 2 set PORT A (which will typically be connected to Flex ANT1 or Radio A in non-
Flex installations):

DIP 1 DIP 2 CONTROL MODE

OFF OFF LAN control - FlexRadio

OFF ON BCD control

ON OFF Pin-to-Port control

ON ON Genius Series Device

DIP 3 and DIP 4 set PORT B (which will typically be connected to Flex ANT2 or Radio B in non-
Flex installations)

DIP 3 DIP 4 CONTROL MODE

OFF OFF LAN control - FlexRadio

OFF ON BCD control

ON OFF Pin-to-Port control

ON ON Genius Series Device

If you want to stack more than one AG into single system, you need to assign unique ID
numbers. You can use DIP5 and DIP6 to achieve this. For more info see chapters 11.4. or 11.5.

DIP 5 DIP 6 NETWORK ID

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OFF OFF ID = 0

ON OFF ID = 1

OFF ON ID = 2

ON ON ID = 3

DIP 7 is used to reset your AG network settings to default and sets the IP setting to DHCP (see
Section 9.2 below).

IP: 192.168.1.140
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

DIP 7

ON restore factory settings on next power cycle

OFF normal operation

DIP 8 is used to delete your AG antenna/port configuration settings.

DIP 8

ON restore factory settings on next power cycle

OFF normal operation

To delete AG configuration to factory presets follow these steps in order:

1. remove DC power from AG

2. move DIP 8 to ON position
3. turn DC power back on
4. move DIP8 back to OFF position

To reset AG network configuration and enable DHCP follow these steps in order:

1. remove DC power from AG

2. move DIP 7 to ON position
3. turn DC power back on
4. move DIP 7 back to OFF position

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5. remove the DC power from AG

6. turn DC power back on

DIPs 7 and/or 8 ON have no effect on the device in normal working mode without cycling DC
power. After a successful configuration reset, make sure to set DIP 7 and/or 8 to OFF, otherwise
you will reset your configuration on every power up.

8.8. LAN Control Mode

LAN Control Mode is used if you want to obtain band data from a FlexRadio. In this mode AG
gets band data from a FlexRadio using the TCP/IP network.

Set DIP 1 and DIP 2 to OFF to set PORT A to LAN control:

DIP 1 DIP 2 CONTROL MODE

OFF OFF LAN control: FlexRadio

Switch DIP 3 and DIP 4 to FF to set PORT B to LAN control:

DIP 3 DIP 4 CONTROL MODE

OFF OFF LAN control: FlexRadio

You can now connect your FlexRadio using the app. Click the configuration icon (gear icon) on
top and choose Configure Radio(s):

Your FlexRadio will be discovered automatically and listed on the right:

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Click on a radio from the list and use the arrow buttons to assign the radio to Slice A and Slice B.

Set Antenna: option to assign the desired Flex antenna port to Port A and Port B, respectively.

Click Save & Reboot.

8.9. 4O3A Genius Series Devices Control

In this mode AG gets band data from various Genius Series device (GSD), using the TCP/IP
network.
4O3A designs and manufactures high-quality accessories and TCP/IP controlled devices for your
shack. Genius Series devices capable of forwarding Band Data can be used as a band data
source for Antenna Genius.
Switch on DIP 1 and DIP 2 to set PORT A to GSD control:

DIP 1 DIP 2 CONTROL MODE

ON ON GSD control

Switch on DIP 3 and DIP 4 to set PORT B to GSD control:

DIP 3 DIP 4 CONTROL MODE

ON ON GSD control

You can now connect to the FlexRadio using the app. Click the configuration icon (gear icon) on
the top and select Configure Device:

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Enter the Genius device’s IP address for Slice A and Slice B and:

Leave the port at default 9000 unless you explicitly changed it on your Genius device.

Click Save and Reboot.

8.10. BCD control

In this mode AG gets band data from radios using the standard BCD protocol.

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Typical radios using BCD band data include Yaesu FT-1000 MP, FT DX 5000, FT-1000D, Elecraft
K3, Ten-Tec Omni V and Orion II and many more.

Switch DIP 1 off and DIP 2 on to set PORT A to BCD control:

DIP 1 DIP 2 CONTROL MODE

OFF ON BCD control

Switch DIP 3 off and DIP 4 on to set PORT B to BCD control:

DIP 3 DIP 4 CONTROL MODE

OFF ON BCD control

This is the pinout when looking at the device connector:

This is the BCD data table:

Band 160M 80M 40M 30M 20M 17M 15M 12M 10M 6M
None
Frequency 1.8 3.5 7 10 14 18 21 24 10 50
Band A H L H L H L H L H L L
Band B L H H L L H H L L H L
Band C L L L H H H H L L L L
Band D L L L L L L L H H H L

HEX Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A 0

Note that it is not possible to select 60M band through BCD.

Different radio models use different pinout for their BCD output:

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Antenna Yaesu FTDX5k Elecraft K3 ICOM

PIN Kenwood out
Genius in Band Data out DB15 out CI-V out
GND 15 3 12 Connection Connection
Band A 11 4 13 through through
Band B 12 5 3 additional CI-V additional IF-
Band C 13 6 9 to BCD 323C to BCD
Band D 14 7 14 converter converter

8.11. Pin-to-Port Control Mode

In this mode you can use an external switch for manual switching.

Switch DIP 1 on and DIP 2 off to set PORT A to PTP control:

DIP 1 DIP 2 CONTROL MODE

ON OFF PTP control

Switch DIP 3 on and DIP 4 off to set PORT B to PTP control:

DIP 3 DIP 4 CONTROL MODE

ON OFF PTP control

You will be able to switch up to 8 different antennas per port.

This is the pinout when looking at the device connector:

EXPERT TIP! To see always list of available antennas, in device configuration assign each
antenna port to “None”.

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For this purpose, you can use the

4O3A Manual Antenna Controller S8:

9. ANTENNA GENIUStm APP

The AG App is used to perform six tasks:

1. Programming band-antenna assignments for automated operation: antenna selection

driven by radio band data received directly from a FlexRadio, radio, via Genius Series
device, or relayed through a logging software.
2. Secondary antenna selection when there is more than one antenna available for a band.
AG will default to last antenna selected for a particular band in automatic mode after
which operator can manually select an alternative antenna for that band. Note that you
will be prohibited from switching to antennas which have not been programmed for the
band in question (unless band is set to none, rendering the antenna as band
independent).
3. Providing a Windows interface for manual antenna selection, an alternative to
automated antenna selection.
4. Allowing multiple users to use one switch.
5. Allowing remote operation.
6. Updating AG with the latest firmware.

EXPERT TIP! AG will default to last antenna selected for a particular band in automatic mode after
which operator can manually select an alternative antenna for that band. Note that you will be
prohibited from switching to antennas which have not been programmed for the band in question.

9.1. Initial set-up

9.1.1. Confirm DIP switches are configured as intended

First, make sure you’ve set the DIP switches to suit your installation (see Section 8.6 above) and
you have connected DC power and the appropriate Port A and Port B control connections (LAN,

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BCD, or Pin-to-Port) to AG.

You can change DIP settings for band data sources while the device is powered on but it’s not
recommended if you have any RF cables connected to your switch.

9.1.2. Download and install the latest AG Windows App

The AG Windows App has been tested to run on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, both Pro and Home
and both 32 and 64-bit editions, and is available free from the Downloads page on 4O3A.com:

Download the AG Windows App to your PC’s Downloads folder. You may see a warning message
from your browser or security software for trying to download a Windows executable file (.exe
file), you may override this warning if you are confident you have downloaded the file from
4O3A.com.

Select the installation language from the pull-down menu and select OK.

After closing all other applications, launch the Setup Wizard by selecting Next:

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Fill in your User Information (Organization field is optional) and hit Next:

Select Destination Location, we recommend you keep the default location:

C:\Program Files (x86)\4O3A Signature\Antenna Genius

and hit Next:

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If you want a AG App desktop icon, leave “Create a desktop icon” selected and hit Next;
otherwise, deselect “Create a desktop icon” and hit Next:

Now you should see the Ready to Install window. Double check the data, if correct, hit Install. If
not correct, use the Back button to navigate to the applicable window and revise

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Hit Finish to launch Antenna Genius Windows App:

9.1.3. Using DHCP to set the network address

AG comes factory preset for DHCP. If there's no DHCP server the fallback address is
192.168.1.140.

It is recommended to use your network’s DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
which is built into an Ethernet switch or DSL router on most home networks.

In case you are having problems getting an IP address, you can try resetting the network
configuration on your AG:

1. make sure AG is connected to LAN with a DHCP server that will assign an IP address (in
home networks, typically an Ethernet switch or DSL router)
2. remove DC power from AG

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3. move DIP 7 to ON position

4. turn DC power on
5. move DIP 7 back to OFF position
6. remove DC power from AG
7. turn DC power on

If AG does not find a DHCP server on the LAN it is connected to, it will fallback to these network
factory settings:

IP address 192.168.1.140
net mask 255.255.255.0
subnet 192.168.1.0
port: 9007

See Section 9.2 below for information on setting up a static IP address.

Take a look at the green and yellow LEDs on your AG LAN port. A lit green LED indicates network
connection and a flashing yellow LED indicates network ‘traffic.’ It is normal for the yellow LED
to flash even if you are not actively sending band change data to AG.

EXPERT TIP! The terms “LAN,” “home network,” and “network” are used interchangeably in this
document, both referring to the small TCP/IP-based Ethernet networks many hams will have in their
homes and shacks. “TCP/IP” is the basic set of protocols that runs the Internet and also powers most
modern home networks. The router built into DSL or cable modems demarcates and routes data
between the “Local Area Network” (LAN) in the home from the “Wide Area Network” (WAN) on the
side, usually the Internet.

9.1.4. Setting the network address manually

Select Configure Device in the AG Windows App Gear icon menu,
uncheck DHCP, and enter your preferred network IP Address, Subnet
and Gateway.

9.1.5. Launch the Windows App

When you first run the AG Windows App, it will open the AG Launch window:

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Your AG should be detected automatically by the app. If so, just click on Connect.

If you don’t see your AG under local devices, it is possible your LAN subnet does not correspond
with your AG device network settings. Try resetting the device IP address via DHCP.

In Mode Selection, choose Single port mode

(A or B) or SO2R mode (both A and B ports
are engaged)

You should see the AG Control window

(Both - SO2R mode pictured)

EXPERT TIP! You can select “Always on top” the AG App in Windows to make it easy to find and

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launch. Just click on configure and select Always on Top

9.2. Device Information

Click on the gear icon and select “Device Information”.

The Device Information selection in the

Windows App Gear menu has comprehensive
info on your Antenna Genius and its settings.
You cannot change any settings in this
window, it is for displaying device status only.

Identification Device identification number between 0 - 3 set by DIP switches, if you

only have one AG this can be any number; if you have multiple AGs on
a single LAN, each number must be unique and you can have up to four
AGs in one superswitch.

Device Name Up to sixteen user selected alphanumeric characters

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Device Uptime Time since last device power cycle or reboot

Hardware Version Self-explanatory

Firmware Version AG firmware is upgradable so that new features can be added over
time, see section 9.3 below for instructions on updating your AG
firmware

Firmware Date Date that corresponds to your AG’s firmware revision

MAC Address Media Access Control Address, also known as the physical address, a
unique identifier assigned by the manufacturer to network interfaces,
cannot be changed by user

Source IP address assignment method: DHCP or manual

IP Address Internet Protocol Address, a numerical label assigned to each device

participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protoco for
communication, AG uses IPv4 addresses set by DHCP or manually

Subnet Mask Set by DHCP or manually, usually 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway The LAN address of the router, set either by DHCP or manually

Port A Mode Control method for Radio Port A as set by DIP switches, either LAN,
GSD, BCD or PTP.

Port A Band Current band detected for Port A Radio

Port B Mode Control method for Radio Port A as set by DIP switches, either LAN,
GSD, BCD or PTP.

Port B Band Current band detected for Port B Radio

9.3. Is your firmware up-to-date?

If the firmware on your AG is older than the latest AG firmware, you should update your AG
before proceeding to the rest of the setup sets.

The firmware version should always match the app version.

Since version 3.03 the firmware file is included into the app. There is no need to download a
separate file anymore.

Before updating the firmware, you should make sure you have the latest version of the AG
Windows app by checking the 4O3A.com Downloads page. Updating the app is simple, just

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download and install using the same procedure as in an Initial Set-up described in 9.1 above.
Don’t worry, your current app user data will not be overwritten.

Connect to your AG using the new app. A message will appear to let you know you need to
upgrade the firmware.

It will also attempt to reconnect; this is normal behavior.

Click on the configure icon, and select load firmware. The corresponding firmware file will be
preloaded.

IMPORTANT! Make sure you are using a wired network connection between your computer and AG
while upgrading. If you are using a wireless network you run the risk of bricking the device.

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Click upgrade and wait for the

process to finish.

The green progress bar will fill

from left to right.

When the update is complete,

you will see an Updating
completed notice. Select OK.

Your AG is now up-to-date!

9.4. Initial Configuration

If you have selected Port A or Port B mode, your AG Control

Window prior to initial antenna programming will look like this, in
this example both Radio Port A and Radio Port B are using LAN
mode:

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We will connect to a FlexRadio in this example. Select “Configure from the Gear icon menu.

From version 3.0.3 you don't bind to slices, but to antenna ports instead. This allows you to
utilize the slice concept to the maximum.
All the FLEX-6000 Signature Series radios on your LAN should appear under FlexRadio devices. If
you have a single FLEX-6000 Signature Series radio on your network, as most users will, it’s
simple: select it and then select the < button for both Port A and Port B and then tick the Active
box for both ports. The Serial Number reported here is from your radio.

If you have more than one FLEX-6000 Signature Series radio on your network, select the
appropriate radio to link to this AG.

Click save and let’s see the Antenna Genius settings:

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Ignore the GSD Band Data info, it’s not relevant for most FLEX-6000 Signature Series users. The
Network configuration can also be ignored in this step if you are running in the default DHCP
mode. See Section 9.1.4. for information on manually setting the AG network address.

EXPERT TIP! “network address” and “IP address” refer to the same thing and are used
interchangeably in this document

Now it’s time to program your antenna-band assignments. Select Configure Device from the
Gear icon menu:

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Fill in your antenna info giving each antenna a unique name up to ten alphanumeric characters
long including spaces. For each antenna, select the applicable band or bands that are usable
with that particular antenna.

You can have multiple antenna options for a particular band; for
example, in the set-up above “Multi V” is a wideband vertical usable
on 20 through 10 meters and can therefore be selected by clicking on
the A or B buttons if not first automatically selected by AG.
When there is more than one antenna available for a particular band,
AG will return to the last antenna used for that band when that band
is selected.

The ‘None’ option in the Band selector allows selection of an antenna for use outside of the
ham bands, for example, a long wire to be used to listen to WWV or shortwave broadcast
stations.

After you’re done programming your antenna and band connections, select Save and Reset, AG
App will write your antenna-band logic to your AG. The Reset device button re-sends the
current antenna-band data to AG.

10. OPERATION

AG can operate both locally and remote.

Locally, it is the part of your own LAN and the most common
Remotely, AG is part of another network. It is up to you to choose how to access to that other
network. The common way is to use VPN. Remote AG does not require remote PC.

10.1. Local (LAN) operation

After programming your AG antenna-to-band associations, you are

ready to go! If the FlexRadio is not running your Control window will
look like this with no antennas selected for either port:

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Turn on your FlexRadio and AG should read the current Slice band data.

In the example to the right, Antenna A is connected to AG Port A and

Antenna B is connected to Port B. Slice A is on 20m thus AG identifies
the three antennas that have been assigned to 20m: the currently
selected antenna, a Tri-Bander for 20M, by filling the TB 20 A box in
green. The two other 20m antenna options, a multi-band vertical Multi
V and Dummy Load, are indicated by grey A boxes. You can move
between the 20m antenna options by selecting the applicable A box.
You cannot select antennas which have not been activated for the band
in question.

You also cannot select the antenna being used on the other port even if it is activated for the
band you are using, this protects your radio from possible front-end damage. However, this
protection can be overridden by settings in Special Features, see chapter 11.1 below.

10.2. Internet (WAN) remote operation

You can currently use AG over WAN by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Google “VPN” if
you want more info on this topic.
Expanded support of WAN operation is planned for future AG firmware and software updates.

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11. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

11.1. Custom Band Configuration

In the configuration window, click the

Configure Bands button.
Band Configuration dialog will pop-up.

You can manually tweak and adjust any band

frequency range. Four new custom bands
reserved for non-standard bands.

If you have multiple overlapping frequency

ranges, the first port will always be selected.

These settings are saved in the main

configuration file. Press Accept, then Save &
Reboot to apply changes.

11.2. Output Module Relay Control

You can now control our OM modules, originally designed for Station Genius. OM Module is
actually a relay switching board, with 16 pairs of outputs.

11.2.1 Output Module Hardware

Outputs P1A and Outputs P1B are different contact of DPDT relays. Each port can be used
differently to supply internal 12V (not recommended), any external voltage, or GND.

In other words:
• Every logical output (Outputs labeled 1,2,3... in software/on the sticker) has two physical
outputs (P1A, P1B).
• This is to enable switching of two separate independent devices.
• These two physical outputs can be configured differently.
• Either one of them can be set to internal +12V, external voltage or GND.

Port 2 outputs, pinout, jumpers are the same as for Port 1.

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If you select GND as output control signal, position of EXT/INT jumper doesn't matter.

Internal voltage is used for testing and programming, and it is strongly recommended to use
proper external power supply and set jumpers to EXT. Internal power supply in AG is
1A, which is on the margin if all relays are in use.

11.2.2 Output Module Connection

Connect your OM module to the OM module connector at the bottom panel of AG.
Use a straight 9 pin RS232 cable.

11.2.3 Software configuration

Click on the OM configuration button next to one of the antennas.

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You will enter a new menu. You can use the + button (top right corner) to add buttons, and x to
remove buttons (right most button in the antenna entry). You can name your OM entries by
typing them into the textbox.

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The < not set > field to the right is for the keyboard shortcut. Click to set.
Set it, for example, to Ctrl + Alt + F1. Press Enter to confirm.

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Click the OM button to set the relays you wish to control. You toggle states by clicking on the
output icon. There are three possible states:

Not used by the button.

Turn off this output.

Turn on this output.

Light gray is notification that pin is already configured in another

OM entry. One pin can be configured in multiple entries.

Click Accept when done.

Repeat the process. It should look something like this in the end.

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Press Save, then Save and Reboot. Next time this antenna is selected, a window will appear as
well.

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11.3. Special features – Disable Band Protection

By default, AG comes with band interlock which prevents AG to have the same antenna on both
A and B ports.

However, it is possible to override this setting by enabling it in Special Features of Antenna

Genius Configuration.

GENIUS WARNING! Disabling Band protection can permanently damage the device in case of
configuring of antennas! Use at your own risk. By disabling Band Protection the warranty is
voided.

Tick checkbox “Disable Band Protection” and confirm that you understood that your device
might be permanently damaged in case of misconfiguration of antennas.

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11.4. Special features – 2xAG with OM control

You can use one OM module and one 8xAB switch to merge two AGs into a system and share 8
antennas between 4 different work stations/radios.

Antennas are connected to AG#1 through the 8xAB switch.

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The OM module is connected to AG#2. Configure OM module to use Port1A signal outputs
+12VDC, which will be used for 8xAB switch. Open AG Configuration Settings and check “2xAG
with OM control”. Click on Save and Reboot.

More details about OM Module configuration in chapter 11.2.

When we want to use particular antenna on AG#2, simply choose antenna input on AG#2
(manually, band data) and the OM module will switch the desired antenna on AG#2. Note that
antenna switching will occur without any condition or interlock. AG#1 will lose that antenna
momently.

GENIUS WARNING! Coordinate your activity. You can switch-off antenna from AG#1 even if
that antenna is in use!

11.5. Stacking multiple AGs into a superswitch by AB switches

You can now combine multiple 8x2 v2 Plus units for 16x2, 24x2, and even 32x2 switching
capability.
Implemented with a Master / Slave design. Once you configure the system you will be
connecting to the Master unit. It will be in charge for the overall logic of the system.

In the simplest scenario configuration, we use two AG 8x2 v2 Plus units and two 4O3A AB
Switches to create 16x2 switch.

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First, we need to configure the top device as a Master device. It is the one taking over control
and the one we will be connecting to. It hosts the main configuration file.
There is only one configuration file for a stack configuration.

The bottom device will be configured as a Slave device. It will be standing by for commands.

Keep the bottom device powered off to make sure you’re connected to the right one.

Connect to the top device, click the Gear icon and select Configure Device.

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Notice the G and ID numbers in the top left corner. We will set Group as 1 and ID as 1 for this
unit.

You can change the Group ID by editing it directly in the app.

You change the ID by setting DIP switches on the device. To set ID as 1, set DIP 5, DIP 6 to OFF.

Click the Configure Stack button in the upper left corner:

Set Mode to Master, and Length to 2 (total number of AG's in the stack). Click Accept, then Save
and Reboot.

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The device will reboot and reconnect. When you back to the configuration menu, you will see
16 antenna entries.

You will configure it in the exact same way as the 8x2 switch, but first let’s configure the Slave
device.

Disconnect from the Master unit. Power it off.

Power on the Slave unit. Connect to it.

Configure the mode to Slave.

Set the Group as 1 by editing it directly from the app.

Change the ID by setting DIP 5 to ON, DIP 6 OFF. Press Accept, then Save and Reboot.

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Power on both of the devices, connect to the first AG.

Configure your antennas and enjoy your new super switch.

11.6. Auto connect on startup

You can configure your AG shortcut to skip the discovery screen and connect to your AG directly.
This is most useful if you want to put this shortcut in the startup folder or just to shave off those
few seconds when opening the app.

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Step 1: Click on Remote devices tab.

Step 2: Add an entry for your AG.

Step 3: Name it, enter the correct IP address. TCP

port is most likely going to be the default 9007
value.
Specify the mode you want to use.
Click Save when done.

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Step 4: Right click your AG shortcut and select

Properties.

Step 5: In the target textbox, add -a1.

“-a” is the argument for connecting automatically.

“1” is the entry number. If you have only one
remote entry use this. If you have multiple entries
specify the one you want to connect to (2 for
second entry, 3 for third etc.).

Click OK when done.

Next time you open the shortcut you will be

automatically connected.

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING

12.1. Re-riving a bricked device

The most typical scenario of bricking an AG is interrupting a firmware upgrade or failing a

firmware upgrade due to a bad network connection.
AG features a bootloader software enabling you to reinstall the firmware at any time.
The bootloader uses a fixed IP address – 192.168.1.250 so make sure your network is using the
same subnet.

Follow these steps to take to reinstall firmware on a bricked device:

1. remove DC power from AG

2. move DIP 8 to ON position

3. turn DC power back on

4. Open the app, add a new device in the remote tab

5. set name to anything and the address to 192.168.1.250. Click Save

6. connect to this device

7. the app will keep saying "unable to connect". Don’t worry, this is expected

8. click Configure, then in the drop down menu choose Upgrade firmware

9. click UPGRADE

10. wait for the progress bar to fill up

11. move DIP 8 to to OFF position

12. remove DC power from AG

13. turn DC power back on

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13. CHANGELOG
This log is not exhaustive, but covers the significant changes between
versions.
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Acronyms:

AG - Antenna Genius
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App v3.1.4 Release 15-Jul-2020 Firmware version: v3.1.4
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Firmware:
#34 Connecting to two separate FlexRadios now works correctly.

Windows app:
#33 OM output window bug fixed.
#32 Disconnect window label fixed.
#31 FlexRadio discovery protocol bug that crashed the app in some cases
fixed.
#30 "Drive 4x stack with OM" label changed to "2xAG with OM control"
#29 OM buttons remember their location correctly.
#28 Uptime logging has been fixed.

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App v3.1.2 Release 17-Sep-2019 Firmware version: v3.1.2
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Firmware:
#027 Option to disable band checks is added (Enables use of inband station
and diversity reception).
#026 Support for special OM for AB switches is added (4x32 stack is
possible).
#025 Direct connection from AG to Flex is enabled (instead through
application) for getting band data.
#024 Support for Flex 3.0 is improved.
#023 Stack stability is improved.
#022 New version of the TCP/IP stack used.
#021 Some unused features were removed.

Windows app:
#020 OM window "Always on top" functionality can now be turned off
#019 OM profile configuration for antenna 8 is fixed.
#018 Uptime will now count days correctly.
#017 Configuration will no longer be corrupted in case the antenna is named
nothing (no characters).

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App v3.0.8 Release 10-Apr-2019 Firmware version: v3.0.8
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#016 PTT IN/OUT protection support for AG 8x2 v2+

#015 Fixed the bug with the discovery protocol that sometimes happens with
multiple AG's on the network.
#014 Stacking support for AG8x2 v2+

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App v3.0.6 Release 12-Dec-2017 Firmware version: v3.0.4
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#013 Changed the import/export configuration buttons.

#012 Fixed the bug that crashes the configuration when an antenna has no
name.

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App v3.0.4 Release 11-May-2017 Firmware version: v3.0.4
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#011 The app now automatically detects the AG hardware model. 8x1 users won't
get the .A/B/SO2R. option anymore.

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App v3.0.3 Release 02-Feb-2017 Firmware version: v3.0.0
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#009 Added the firmware file to the app.

#010 Added automatic discovery.
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App v3.0.1 Release 08-Sep-2016 Firmware version: v3.0.0
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#007 Fixed a bug regarding custom bands.

#008 Latest firmware file now comes included in the app installation,
enabling easier firmware upgrades.

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App v3.0.0 Release 31-Aug-2016 Firmware version: v3.0.0
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#0004 Stacking: Ability to combine multiple 8x2 Plus AGs for 16x2, 24x2, and
even 32x2 switching capability. Available only on the plus models.

#0005 Output Module Control: Ability to switch 16 accessory OM (Output

Module) relays, available on the 8x1 Plus and 8x2 Plus models.

#0006 Three user programmable bands: can be any of range of frequencies

supported by your transceiver, plus each of the ham band edges can now also
be user programmed.

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App v2.0.2 Release 04-Apr-2016 Firmware version: v2.0.0
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#0002 Application now accepts "-a<number>" command line argument for auto
connecting on startup, skipping the main window.
Example: "AntennaGeniusDesktop.exe -a1" connects to the first item on the
list, "AntennaGeniusDesktop.exe -a5" connects to the fifth item on the list,
etc.

#0003 You can now import / export antenna configurations, making it easier
to swap between setups.

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App v2.0.1 Release 24-Mar-2016 Firmware version: v2.0.0
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#0001 The app now reconnects to the FlexRadio after FlexRadio has been shut
down and turned back on.

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App v2.0.0 Release 11-Mar-2016 Firmware version: v2.0.0
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This version is completely rewritten from scratch.

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