[WriteLog] Connecting my Flexradio 8400M to Writelog

[Kevin Rowett]

I hear that WL is no longer of interest, and why use it.

I point out - lets total QSOs and scores by logging software.  WL is used by most of  the top contesters. 

Don has great WL tutorials on his web site.

73, K6TD


> On Apr 2, 2026, at 9:35 AM, Mark Griffin <pastormg2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Kevin,
> No problem. Flexradio has step by step written and Youtube Video Help for N1MM and Flexradio. But not one thing on Writelog. I assume that seeing there are not many that use Writelog,
> they don't see that as a priority.
> Mark KB3Z
> 
> On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM Kevin Rowett <kevin at rowett.org <mailto:kevin at rowett.org>> wrote:
>> I will try to get screen shots for my setup.  Might be tonight(my time zone is PDT).
>> 
>> 73, K6TD
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 2, 2026, at 9:29 AM, Mark Griffin <pastormg2 at gmail.com <mailto:pastormg2 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Kevin,
>>> That is not working. I made the changes that you said, but now for my B slice it says there is no slice. 
>>> I think the major issue is with the Ports Setup with Writelog.
>>> I need help with everything I need to do within that screen for it to recognize both Slice A and Slice B.
>>> Do you have any advice for that?
>>> Mark KB3Z
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 12:23 PM Kevin Rowett <kevin at rowett.org <mailto:kevin at rowett.org>> wrote:
>>>> Writelog uses flex slice A&B for one VFO, and slice C&D for the second VFO.
>>>> 
>>>> 73, K6TD
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> > On Apr 2, 2026, at 8:55 AM, Don AA5AU via WriteLog <writelog at contesting.com <mailto:writelog at contesting.com>> wrote:
>>>> > 
>>>> > Hi Mark. I'm interested in this thread because I have obtained a Flex 6500 and at some point want to interface it with WriteLog. Unfortunately I haven't had the time to try to make it work yet. Any information you obtain will be helpful.
>>>> > Please keep the discussion on the list.
>>>> > What have you tried so far that hasn't worked?
>>>> > I assume you have seen this:
>>>> > https://writelog.com/Downloads/WlFlexDriverReadme1221B.htm
>>>> > 
>>>> > Thanks!Don AA5AU
>>>> >    On Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:46:46 AM CDT, Mark Griffin <pastormg2 at gmail.com <mailto:pastormg2 at gmail.com>> wrote:  
>>>> > 
>>>> > Guys,
>>>> > I have Slice A connected to Writelog. But I can't get it to recognize Slice
>>>> > B. Are there any specific instructions on how to connect a Flexradio to
>>>> > Writelog? I have Flex Driver installed. I am just getting very frustrated
>>>> > at this point.
>>>> > Mark KB3Z
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