Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
Have you used Jtsync or some other clock syncing program?
Until I used Jtsyc my WJST would not decode. Using that and naming my com ports has me working all platforms: Winlink, VARAC, VARA, Fldigi, etc. Greg?
Not familiar with your rigs and configuration, but when Win 11 came in I had all sorts of digging into my setup to get back to functioning. Greg?
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 7:49?AM Rory Griffin, W4RJG via <w4rjg= [email protected]> wrote: Hi,
???? Windows Update is not an issue here.? The COM port works fine.? Scanning through 8 frequencies works well.? VARA TUNE puts the radio into Tx mode.? The waterfall works fine.? But when the VARA HF modem starts, the USB Keyboard no longer works.? When VARA HF is closed, the keyboard works.? But only on the Jupiter radio configuration.? I did a complete delete and reinstall of RMS Trimode and VARA HF.
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73,
????? Rory Griffin W4RJG
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
That's a thought....I'll look into that....
Can you ask someone in your club to monitor the gateway while you attempt to connect and listen to see if the gateway is responding?
That is actually my club's gateway. I have tried that one and a couple of others.....
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:37:25 AM EST, Glenn O'Connor via <ka0lnr37= [email protected]> wrote:
? ? Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via <markad7ef@...> wrote: When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
I get USB C disconnect when transmitting VARA FM and a Digirig sound card connected to a HT that is not in my hand or with a tiger tail counterpoise¡.so it is likely an RFI interference issue for me¡and maybe you. When I make sure I have a good counter, my USB stays connected fine.?
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
I¡¯ve got TeamViewer up and running, John. K0ION ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of SMILEY kz4zk via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185? If I ping the gateway, after it transmits I get no RF response that I can hear. As soon as the transmission (ping) is through, the receive background noise can be heard but no RF signal. I appreciate you guys giving me a hand with this. Are any of you capable of using team viewer? Maybe that is a way to see what idiotic thing I have done....hihi On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:32:28 AM EST, Bob W0EG via groups.io <morrisnc7@...> wrote: What is the receive audio connection from the radio to the signal-link?? Is there a way to tap into it to monitor the audio?? Is the radio¡¯s speaker cut off when this connection is in use? ? Many gateways will respond multiple times after receiving a connect request. ? Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via <markad7ef=[email protected]> wrote: When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
On 2/11/2025 10:49 AM, Rory Griffin,
W4RJG via groups.io wrote:
Hi,
???? Windows Update is not an issue here.? The COM port works
fine.? Scanning through 8 frequencies works well.? VARA TUNE
puts the radio into Tx mode.? The waterfall works fine.? But
when the VARA HF modem starts, the USB Keyboard no longer
works.? When VARA HF is closed, the keyboard works.? But only on
the Jupiter radio configuration.? I did a complete delete and
reinstall of RMS Trimode and VARA HF.
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73,
????? Rory Griffin W4RJG
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This sounds like RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) -- transmit
RF is being picked up by the keyboard cable and blocking the
keyboard input until you stop transmitting.??
What kind of TX antenna are you using?? How far from the
operating position is it?
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
Can you ask someone in your club to monitor the gateway while you attempt to connect and listen to see if the gateway is responding?
That is actually my club's gateway. I have tried that one and a couple of others.....
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:37:25 AM EST, Glenn O'Connor via <ka0lnr37= [email protected]> wrote:
? ? Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via <markad7ef@...> wrote: When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
If I ping the gateway, after it transmits I get no RF response that I can hear. As soon as the transmission (ping) is through, the receive background noise can be heard but no RF signal.
I appreciate you guys giving me a hand with this. Are any of you capable of using team viewer? Maybe that is a way to see what idiotic thing I have done....hihi
Simley,
What is the receive audio connection from the radio to the signal-link?? Is there a way to tap into it to monitor the audio?? Is the radio¡¯s speaker cut off when this connection is in use? ? Many gateways will respond multiple times after receiving a connect request.
Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT.
On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via <markad7ef= [email protected]> wrote:
Smiley;
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When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
That is actually my club's gateway. I have tried that one and a couple of others.....
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of SMILEY kz4zk via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185 ? Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via groups.io <markad7ef@...> wrote: When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
Hi,
???? Windows Update is not an issue here.? The COM port works fine.? Scanning through 8 frequencies works well.? VARA TUNE puts the radio into Tx mode.? The waterfall works fine.? But when the VARA HF modem starts, the USB Keyboard no longer works.? When VARA HF is closed, the keyboard works.? But only on the Jupiter radio configuration.? I did a complete delete and reinstall of RMS Trimode and VARA HF.
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73,
????? Rory Griffin W4RJG
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of SMILEY kz4zk via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [VARA-MODEM] Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185? Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT. On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via groups.io <markad7ef@...> wrote: When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
Simley,
What is the receive audio connection from the radio to the signal-link?? Is there a way to tap into it to monitor the audio?? Is the radio¡¯s speaker cut off when this connection is in use? ? Many gateways will respond multiple times after receiving a connect request.
Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT.
On Monday, February 10, 2025 at 03:10:09 PM EST, Mark Davis via <markad7ef= [email protected]> wrote:
Smiley;
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When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
Yes the full call sign is in the box....also, since I increased the volume of the audio, the countdown starts transmitting from 4 all the way to the end but the response is still "no signal". I am unable to check the gateway response with another radio because I have just one antenna and the gateways are too far for an HT.
Smiley;
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When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
I agree, Windows?is notorious for what you're speaking of.
If I experience any problems regarding a Windows update,
going to? directly to 'Device Manager' and correcting the settings,
takes care of it.
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Re: VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
I find I have to use devise manager to assign specific names to my com ports as well as windows 11 sound mixer to keep the auto updates from messing?upy ports.? It also looks like they are using their defender software to keep you from installing 3 party software.
Just saying..
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 7:30?PM Rory Griffin, W4RJG via <w4rjg= [email protected]> wrote: Hi all,
???? Well possibly.? I start RMS Trimode connected to a TenTec Jupiter with VARA HF.? After that my USB keyboard won't work.? Does this sound familiar to anyone?? Possibly related but Norton 360 also want approval for VARA to work on the PC.?
???? This does not happen when I run Winlink Express VARA HF or VARA HF P2P connected to an ic7100.?? Nor RMS Trimode on an ic718 with VARA HF.
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73,
????? Rory Griffin W4RJG
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VARA? Disconnects USB Keyboard
Hi all,
???? Well possibly.? I start RMS Trimode connected to a TenTec Jupiter with VARA HF.? After that my USB keyboard won't work.? Does this sound familiar to anyone?? Possibly related but Norton 360 also want approval for VARA to work on the PC.?
???? This does not happen when I run Winlink Express VARA HF or VARA HF P2P connected to an ic7100.?? Nor RMS Trimode on an ic718 with VARA HF.
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73,
????? Rory Griffin W4RJG
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Re: Winlink connect failure
Are you using HF (SSB) or FM?
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It sounds like an audio drive level, just for a preliminary guess. But there could be a slew of other factors involved.
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Doug / N3JXB
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Re: Winlink connect failure
um, yes. Click on Log at the top of the VARA window.
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73
John Denison
KD5YOU
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 01:35 PM, SMILEY kz4zk wrote:
It only transmits at the end of the auto test....
That's genuinely useful information!
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Assuming that the SignaLink 'PTT' LED matches the 'transmit' state of the radio, you need to increase the transmit audio level from the computer to the SignaLink.?
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You can do that with the "Drive Level" slider on the "Drive Level Calibration" screen and/or with the output ("Playback") level control for the USB PNP device associated with your SignaLink, on the Windows "Sound" control panel... increase the output level until the SignaLink 'PTT' lights up at step 2 or 3 of the "Auto Tune" sequence.?
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After you adjusted the audio output level for proper SignaLink PTT activation, you may need to back off the setting of the TX knob on the SignaLink. Once you're able to connect with a nearby gateway or P2P station, the "Auto Tune" utility will help you find the best setting.
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Once you've got the tx audio levels set for reliable VARA FM connections, you shouldn't need to change them for Packet operation.
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
It only transmits at the end of the auto test.... ?? 73
smiley - kz4zk
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 15:32, Mark Davis via groups.io <markad7ef@...> wrote: And, are you seeing the red 'PTT' LED on the SignaLink light up during the latter part of the "Auto Tune" sequence, and is the transmitter keying on your DR-185?
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When using the SignaLink for VARA FM, it isn't unusual fo the PTT LED not to light up for the initial steps of the "Auto Tune" sequence. Also, the "Auto Tune" sequence is a series of data bursts at increasing audio levels. If the transmit audio level is set too high, most transceivers will unkey the transmitter at the highest levels, at the end of the sequence, regardless of the PTT signal being present.
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If the gateway station doesn't receive the bursts at the end of the "Auto Tune" sequence, it won't transmit any acknowledgement message.
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Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Vara FM and Alinco DR-B185
I'm pretty sure it is but I'll check... ?? 73
smiley - kz4zk
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 15:10, Mark Davis via groups.io <markad7ef@...> wrote: Smiley;
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When you perform the "Auto Tune", is the full call-sign of the gateway station (including the -nn extension) entered in the "Calibrate with:" field, on the VARA FM "Drive Level Calibration" screen?
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Mark - AD7EF
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SMILEY kz4zk
Rory Griffin, W4RJG
Allen Bottorff
Mark Davis