I tried that. No audio. Nothing. I checked all these things. Including the USB CODEC. And I no longer want the unit. It's going back. I even tried wiring the jumpers inside as in the diagram supplied. Same result. The PC generates the tones, not the Rigblaster. It is simply not sending the audio to the microphone jack.

 

Please, no more posting as it is not constructive at this point. Don has the right idea in checking the audio at the Rigblaster. Surprise, no audio. The unit is defective.

 

By process of elimination I have tried all iterations and possible configurations. Some don't function at all, naturally. But no matter what I do there isn't audio from the PC to the rig.

 

Mike WU9D

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Don Roden via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 8:40 PM
To: main@wsjtx.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

Bruce,

There is a jack on the back of your Rigblaster that you can plug a headset into.    You *HAVE* to hear audio here.... not through your computer speakers.   Rigblaster made it easy to confirm that you have the audio path correct.  Just plug a headphone or amplified speaker into that back panel jack on the Rigblaster.   

 

Don W4DNR 

 

On 2021-03-14 17:22, WU9D wrote:

Thank you but none of that applies to my situation. 

 

On Mar 14, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Bruce <n7xgr1@...> wrote:

Mike,  One thing to keep in mind that the jumper settings should be correct for the TS2K.

If you are using a pre-wired jumper header and have it installed the correct way.

I have used a Rigblaster Advantage but did extra jumpers inside and made a adapter

cable that connected to the ACCY jack on a IC756P3 instead of the mic jack.

 

Bruce N7XGR

 

On Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM WU9D <mike@...> wrote:

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That's how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I'm disgusted with WMR's poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don't program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn't exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

 

 

Bruce,

There is a jack on the back of your Rigblaster that you can plug a headset into.    You *HAVE* to hear audio here.... not through your computer speakers.   Rigblaster made it easy to confirm that you have the audio path correct.  Just plug a headphone or amplified speaker into that back panel jack on the Rigblaster.   

Don W4DNR 

On 2021-03-14 17:22, WU9D wrote:

Thank you but none of that applies to my situation. 

 

On Mar 14, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Bruce <n7xgr1@...> wrote:

Mike,  One thing to keep in mind that the jumper settings should be correct for the TS2K.

If you are using a pre-wired jumper header and have it installed the correct way.

I have used a Rigblaster Advantage but did extra jumpers inside and made a adapter

cable that connected to the ACCY jack on a IC756P3 instead of the mic jack.

 

Bruce N7XGR

 

On Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM WU9D <mike@...> wrote:

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That's how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I'm disgusted with WMR's poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don't program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn't exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

 

Windows is sending your audio to computer speakers instead of the RIGBLASTER.    Your rigblaster is probably fine.

Don W4DNR

On 2021-03-14 16:58, WU9D wrote:

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That's how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I'm disgusted with WMR's poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don't program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn't exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

 

Thank you but none of that applies to my situation. 

 

On Mar 14, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Bruce <n7xgr1@...> wrote:

Mike,  One thing to keep in mind that the jumper settings should be correct for the TS2K.

If you are using a pre-wired jumper header and have it installed the correct way.

I have used a Rigblaster Advantage but did extra jumpers inside and made a adapter

cable that connected to the ACCY jack on a IC756P3 instead of the mic jack.

 

Bruce N7XGR

On Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM WU9D <mike@...> wrote:

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That's how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I'm disgusted with WMR's poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don't program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn't exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That's how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I'm disgusted with WMR's poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don't program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn't exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

On Mar 14, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Bruce <n7xgr1@...> wrote:



Mike,  One thing to keep in mind that the jumper settings should be correct for the TS2K.

If you are using a pre-wired jumper header and have it installed the correct way.

I have used a Rigblaster Advantage but did extra jumpers inside and made a adapter

cable that connected to the ACCY jack on a IC756P3 instead of the mic jack.

Bruce N7XGR

On Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM WU9D <mike@...> wrote:

I can hear the tones in the PC speaker, yes. That’s how I know they are being generated. And even when not using to PC speaker but using the TXMon I get no tones. Tones generated, yes; radio received, no. Like I said, I have tried all of this which is why I posted. I also have tried the hardware on my PC and my notebook. Different PCs, same behavior. I think I have a bad unit so I have decided to return the unit for a refund. I’m disgusted with WMR’s poor technical support documentation and technician who I have been in contact with. He wants me to use the proper CAT commands (really, I don’t program that) and flip a switch on the unit that doesn’t exist.

 

Anyway, I think I have a defective Rigblaster Bluetooth and I am not satisfied with the performance at all. So I have given up and boxed everything up for a return authorization.

 

Mike WU9D.

 

From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Karl Beckman via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:53 AM
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Rigblaster Blue doesn't modulate/CW/RTTY/WSJT-X my Kenwood TS-2000X #bluetooth #AudioIssues #WSJTX_config

 

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

You said you are hearing the WSJT transmit tones, but you didn't indicate from what device.  Coming out of the rig speaker? GOOD! That indicates the TxMon feature of your TS2000 is turned on.  Heard in the computer speaker? BAD! That means either you have routed WSJT audio 'playback' output to the wrong output device, or a Microsoft update has done it for you.
 
MOST* computers will not duplicate bluetooth RF audio to the (wired) speaker and headset jack, because the inherent delays within the BT encode/decode process create an intolerable echo effect which will quickly drive most listeners up the wall.  If your computer speaker is live, there's probably no audio being sent to te BT.  If there is BT audio, it likely includes WSJT Tx tones plus the Windows Alert sounds, beeps, chirps, and music you select in your System Sounds menu, all going to the default playback device. 
* But it seems there's always one supplier (or more) who does things differently.  Note the Rigblaster Blue catalog sheet says it will work with MOST transceivers and computers (but not all, as you are experiencing so far).
 
--
Karl  WA8NVW  OH
WA8NVW@...
in WSJTX@groups.io

On 14 Mar 2021, at 14:28, Karza <kari.sillanmaki@...> wrote:

Hi Andy,

On 14.3.2021 12.03, Andy McMullin wrote:

Bill,

Thanks for that new information. When did that change happen? Previously the \ was the path separator and the / was the switch separator. When did it change for them to become the equivalent and whatp’s the switch separator now?

AFAIK "/" has been "forever"  a valid path separator in Windows.

Thse switch separator is still "/" as well.

It all depends if there is a whitespace or not, i.e.

"a/b" == file b in directory a

"a    /b" == command a with switch b

73's de Kari, oh2gqc

Regards

Andy

On 14 Mar 2021, at 09:30, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:

Hi Robin,

that's not the issue, internally on MS Windows \ and / path separators are equivalent.

73
Bill
G4WJS.

On 14/03/2021 01:22, R Gape wrote:

Lance,

that trace looks as if there is a badly formed path somewhere in the jt9 decoder. The / should probably be a \. I would expect that you, as a user, are not in a position to amend it. [But I may be wrong, of course.]

HTH, 73, Stay Safe,

Robin, G8DQX

On 13/03/2021 23:36, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:

Running: C:\WSJT\wsjtx\bin\jt9 -s WSJT-X -w 1 -m 3 -e C:\WSJT\wsjtx\bin -a C:\Users\w7gj\AppData\Local\WSJT-X -t C:\Users\w7gj\AppData\Local\Temp\WSJT-X
At line 205 of file C:\Users\bill\src\k1jt\wsjtx\lib\decoder.f90 (unit = 17)
Fortran runtime error: Cannot open file 'C:\Users\w7gj\AppData\Local\Temp\WSJT-X/red.dat': No such file or directory