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Tutorial Intro

Let's discover Figaro in less than 5 minutes.

Getting Started

Get started by connecting your radio to Figaro.

What you'll need

  • An amazing radio; QMX or QMX+.
  • A phone/tablet with Figaro installed OR
  • A modern browser pointing to Figaro's Web App.

QMX serial port

If you haven't already, configure your QMX to enable at least one serial port by following the menu to:

Configuration > System config > GPS & Ser. ports > USB serial ports

Connect your radio

Connect a USB cable between your radio and computer/phone/tablet. Ensure that your cable is able to transfer data, and not only power.

Computer

The first time you try to connect, you'll be prompted to select the port on which the QMX is connected. If in doubt, review the ports in Device Manager, or the Mac/Linux equivilent.

Android

Every time you plug a USB cable into the radio, you will be prompted to allow serial port access. Unfortunately this must be done each time. You will not need to select a port however as Figaro will automatically cycle through all ports loking for a QMX.