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Also check mic privacy settings in the Sound menu. I found after installing a new ham application that WSJT was not getting RX audio. 73 Bob, K4TAX
Also check mic privacy settings in the Sound menu. I found after installing a new ham application that WSJT was not getting RX audio. 73 Bob, K4TAX
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sound device settings changed
Could be....... but if you have used any other application to play music or video, those applications may change the levels and may change the soundcard choice. And they may not reset them once they a
Could be....... but if you have used any other application to play music or video, those applications may change the levels and may change the soundcard choice. And they may not reset them once they a
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W10 Heads UP
I agree with Rick. Proper application closure at the end of the day or session and proper computer shut-down procedure is likely key to many problems. Additionally, I've found that some applications d
I agree with Rick. Proper application closure at the end of the day or session and proper computer shut-down procedure is likely key to many problems. Additionally, I've found that some applications d
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Waterfall completely blank
From your screen capture, it appears that your waterfall zero slider and waterfall gain slider are too far to the right. Mine run about the 3rd bar from the left of the scale. The RF Gain on the radio
From your screen capture, it appears that your waterfall zero slider and waterfall gain slider are too far to the right. Mine run about the 3rd bar from the left of the scale. The RF Gain on the radio
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Signalink setup
If the audio is to low out of the computer then it won’t key the PTT in the Signalink. The slider in WSJT will control that level. Then one adjust the TX control on the Signalink for the correct audio
If the audio is to low out of the computer then it won’t key the PTT in the Signalink. The slider in WSJT will control that level. Then one adjust the TX control on the Signalink for the correct audio
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Problem with 30m
I would first check all PL-259 connectors to assure they are correctly mated and are very tight. Any that appear suspicious, replace them. Also, add a common mode choke to the coax from the antenna. A
I would first check all PL-259 connectors to assure they are correctly mated and are very tight. Any that appear suspicious, replace them. Also, add a common mode choke to the coax from the antenna. A
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hearing voices
#FT8
As to monitoring, yes the FCC has jurisdiction for the US while other Monitoring Services have jurisdiction in other countries. As to monitoring one's signal, most radios have a MONITOR function which
As to monitoring, yes the FCC has jurisdiction for the US while other Monitoring Services have jurisdiction in other countries. As to monitoring one's signal, most radios have a MONITOR function which
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using false grid locators
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QRZ.COM does allow the USER to enter and edit his location and Grid Square. In general, if it is not correct it is because the user has moved and not updated the database, or just forgot to do so. I j
QRZ.COM does allow the USER to enter and edit his location and Grid Square. In general, if it is not correct it is because the user has moved and not updated the database, or just forgot to do so. I j
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hearing voices
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When working digital modes, why have the volume turned up on the receiver? If someone is transmitting voice in a Digital or CW band, it is their problem and and the Monitoring Services and FCC can and
When working digital modes, why have the volume turned up on the receiver? If someone is transmitting voice in a Digital or CW band, it is their problem and and the Monitoring Services and FCC can and
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Tired of Windows Updates!! - Does Linux maintain the audio settings?
I run Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version on both laptops and have done so for quite some time. I did not and have not experience any sound configuration changes after any of the recent updates. One compute
I run Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version on both laptops and have done so for quite some time. I did not and have not experience any sound configuration changes after any of the recent updates. One compute
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Power Transmitted vs Power Out
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Since you have the USB Audio CODEC at MAX and you have the WSJT-X PWR slider set to max, I suggest and agree with Chuck, set the power on the radio to 100 watts and adjust the Line Gain on the radio f
Since you have the USB Audio CODEC at MAX and you have the WSJT-X PWR slider set to max, I suggest and agree with Chuck, set the power on the radio to 100 watts and adjust the Line Gain on the radio f
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Rig power vs WSJT-X Pwr slider
Depending on the rig. With some radios, it is best to set the PWR for 100 watts and adjust the Line Gain on the radio for the desired power output. This assures the PWR slider, which actually changes
Depending on the rig. With some radios, it is best to set the PWR for 100 watts and adjust the Line Gain on the radio for the desired power output. This assures the PWR slider, which actually changes
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I hate Windows updates..reduced audio output to rig.
I use Windows 10 Pro running on my laptop for my station computer. I accept all the Windows updates automatically. I can't recall the last time I had an issue with any of the applications that use aud
I use Windows 10 Pro running on my laptop for my station computer. I accept all the Windows updates automatically. I can't recall the last time I had an issue with any of the applications that use aud
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Freq Shift on Transmit
In using my Elecraft K3S or my Tentec Eagle, I do not observe any delay between RX to TX or when switching from TX to RX when using the SPLIT mode. In both instances, the radio is connected directly t
In using my Elecraft K3S or my Tentec Eagle, I do not observe any delay between RX to TX or when switching from TX to RX when using the SPLIT mode. In both instances, the radio is connected directly t
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Freq Shift on Transmit
When using SPLIT with CAT control it switches VFO B to the desired frequency to perform as Gary - AG0N described. When you use "Fake It" then it only uses VFO A and changes that frequency between RX a
When using SPLIT with CAT control it switches VFO B to the desired frequency to perform as Gary - AG0N described. When you use "Fake It" then it only uses VFO A and changes that frequency between RX a
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Meteor Scatter 10M
If you wish to work MS on 10M then CW is the proper and correct mode to use. I've done it that way for years. FT-8, due to the symbol rate, is not legal to use on 10M. From a former FCC enforcement of
If you wish to work MS on 10M then CW is the proper and correct mode to use. I've done it that way for years. FT-8, due to the symbol rate, is not legal to use on 10M. From a former FCC enforcement of
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Duty cycle question
As to Duty Cycle, look at your manual in the specifications section. Mine says 100% for 10 minutes, 100 Watts key down, for CW and SSB modes. I frequently run 100 watts in FT-8 mode. PA temp will rise
As to Duty Cycle, look at your manual in the specifications section. Mine says 100% for 10 minutes, 100 Watts key down, for CW and SSB modes. I frequently run 100 watts in FT-8 mode. PA temp will rise
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Meteor Scatter 10M
Gentlemen: The bottom line is this; "MSK144 and MSK144sh are not permitted on MF, HF or 10 meters because the symbol rate is greater than 300 baud." This is the current FCC regulation regarding spectr
Gentlemen: The bottom line is this; "MSK144 and MSK144sh are not permitted on MF, HF or 10 meters because the symbol rate is greater than 300 baud." This is the current FCC regulation regarding spectr
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FT8 and noise
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A better approach is not to use NR or NB on the receiver but to use a combination of attenuation and RF gain reduction. Ideally the “no signal” band noise should be about 10dB above the noise floor of
A better approach is not to use NR or NB on the receiver but to use a combination of attenuation and RF gain reduction. Ideally the “no signal” band noise should be about 10dB above the noise floor of
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Error in sound input
#AudioIssues
If one uses their computer to play video or audio, that or those applications can change the sound card settings. When one goes to WSJT-X one may have to reset the settings for WSJT-X. I have been usi
If one uses their computer to play video or audio, that or those applications can change the sound card settings. When one goes to WSJT-X one may have to reset the settings for WSJT-X. I have been usi
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