Re: VARA HF resetting Data mod on IC-7100 and IC-7300
#ic7100
Like many on this forum, I also use Vara/VarAC with an IC-7300, I have no problems at all using it and the mode remains at USB-D.
I am QRV by remote at the moment using Win4Icomsuite with VarAC.
73 Dave
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Hi,
I know this is a two year old thread, but I wanted to post a solution that I stumbled upon:
The easiest way around this would be to run the "VARA Install.exe" again from a new VARA installation.
To directly answer what you're asking though, the most complete solution would be to...
1. Re-install VARA (and make sure that "C:\VARA\VARA Install.exe" has run after you install VARA).
2. Run a command prompt window as Administrator: Windows Start Menu > type in "command" in the search bar > Right-click on "Command Prompt" > Click on "Run as administrator" > Then click "Yes".
3. In your "Administrator: Command Prompt" window: Type in
FOR %1 IN (C:\VARA\OCX\*) DO regsvr32 /u %1
and then press Enter.
3b. If step 3 doesn't work, try running this instead in the "Administrator: Command Prompt" window: Type in
FOR %1 IN (C:\VARA\OCX\*) DO C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe /u %1
and then press Enter.
You should get a bunch of message boxes saying that certain .OCX files and .DLL files were unregistered from your system.
73, de KI7POL
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Re: VARA HF resetting Data mod on IC-7100 and IC-7300
#ic7100
This is good advice, you need to look at the application(s) that are controlling the rig for the cause. Vara HF has no ability to change rig settings.
-Scott, NS7C
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Re: VARA HF resetting Data mod on IC-7100 and IC-7300
#ic7100
I'm using an IC-7300 and VARA 4.8.7, and I haven't had that problem.
In the WInlink Vara HF Session window, choose Settings, Radio Setup.
There is a checkbox to Use Internal Soundcard.? Be sure that is checked.? Maybe that's the culprit.
John C. Cox, K4JCC
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Hi all,
I've consistently been having an issue with VARA HF resetting my radio's (IC-7100) Data mod to ACC no matter how may times I set it to USB. I'm running Win 10 and VARA HF 4.8.7. A fellow club member has reported the same with his IC-7300.
This issue persists across reinstalls of VARA, the radio USB drivers and the entire Winlink platform. Has anyone else had this issue? If yes, have you been able to fix it?
TIA!
VK4MPB (Praj)
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11 have all evolved device mangment including sound. They're competing with Apple, who designs and builds both the computer hardware and the operating system as closed black boxes. They can change anything internally, both hardware and software, anywhere at any time, and basically kill (make obsolete) whole systems by doing that.
As a result, Apple makes stylish, powerful, and easy to use systems that are expensive and closed.
PCs are wildly modifiable, with an almost infinite number of hardware vendors involved. No hardware in a PC has to be Microsoft or even Intel. This is why they''re so cheap, free market in action.
Winlink's signalink setup instructions () has a few gaps.
When they say click on (the speaker icon), it's in the system tray on the right side of the task bar, usually on the bottm of the desktop.
And when they show the Sound panel and Playback Tab, the Signalink device already has been named "Signalink TX". If you can't see anything like that, keep the playback tab open and unplug the Signalink USB cable. The playback tab list should change, plug it back in, and it should change back. the line that changed is your signalink.
The RX side should act the same on the "Recording" tab.
Next, levels.... Can't ignore the windows sound levels - you've got the windows sound levels at the device level (double click the device in the sound panel), the App level in VARA, and the knobs on the soundlink. Try to avoid extremes on any one of them, if you can, for the cleanest sound.
Hope this helps.
73, Jeff kn8a
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Re: VARA HF resetting Data mod on IC-7100 and IC-7300
#ic7100
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Hi all,
I've consistently been having an issue with VARA HF resetting my radio's (IC-7100) Data mod to ACC no matter how may times I set it to USB. I'm running Win 10 and VARA HF 4.8.7. A fellow club member has reported the same with his IC-7300.
This issue persists across reinstalls of VARA, the radio USB drivers and the entire Winlink platform. Has anyone else had this issue? If yes, have you been able to fix it?
TIA!
VK4MPB (Praj)
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VARA HF resetting Data mod on IC-7100 and IC-7300
#ic7100
Hi all,
I've consistently been having an issue with VARA HF resetting my radio's (IC-7100) Data mod to ACC no matter how may times I set it to USB. I'm running Win 10 and VARA HF 4.8.7. A fellow club member has reported the same with his IC-7300.
This issue persists across reinstalls of VARA, the radio USB drivers and the entire Winlink platform. Has anyone else had this issue? If yes, have you been able to fix it?
TIA!
VK4MPB (Praj)
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Hi John,
I would think your Signllink and Radio are fine. What is suspect is the computer. Try to switch computer as your variable and see what you find. Borrow a laptop from someone and give it a try.
Good luck,
Barry K6ZA
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On Jun 2, 2024, at 2:03 PM, John Dempsey via < johndgex@...> wrote:
Mark,
I am using the data cable that came with the SIgnalink.? It has the round 6-pin connector on one end (for the DATA connector on the radio) and the RJ-45 connector on the other end.
I called Kenwood earlier and asked if the DATA connector was always hot, and was told that yes, it is always hot.
There is Menu 45, which can enable DSP filtering for the DATA connector.? Menu 45 is either "on" or "off".? I've tried it both ways to no avail.
I've checked the jumpering a couple of times, especially SPKR to pin 5.? I installed jumpers per Signalink instructions, but I now wondering if I haven't done something wrong there.? I may order the plug-in module to remove any doubt.
Thank you for your reply, suggestions, and patience.? Hopefully, we will win this battle.
73, John N5CM
On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 07:01 AM, John Dempsey wrote:
I can go to Settings>Soundcard and hit the Tune button, and it keys the radio.? When it is keyed, I can adjust power output from the Signalink.
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John; Since you don't (currently) have CAT rig-control set up, it appears that you're using the 'VOX' circuitry in the SignaLink to key the radio, and you're feeding transmit audio from the SignaLink to the radio. That indicates that the SignaLink, and the USB interface with your computer, is working I haven't seen any mention of the cable you're using to connect the SignaLink to the transceiver... Which connector on the radio is that cable plugged into? Is there a menu option on the TS-480SAT that enables the receive audio onto that connector? If you're certain that receive-audio is being routed to the connector that the SignaLink is interfaced to, perhaps there's a problem with receive-audio wiring in the interface cable. Keep in mind, also, that the jumpering inside the SignaLink controls how the receive-audio from the RJ-45 connector is routed to the audio input of the USB-audio IC in the SignaLink. You also said (in a later post) " I am beginning to believe that radio control (CAT control, rig control) of some sort is a necessity for VARA HF/Winlink to work."... ?That certainly isn't so! However, having CAT control for Winlink HF is exceedingly convenient. CAT control also makes it possible to key the radio via CAT, instead of the SignaLink 'VOX' circuitry, which can significantly improve VARA HF throughput. Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
On Sun, Jun 2, 2024 at 02:03 PM, John Dempsey wrote:
I am using the data cable that came with the SIgnalink.? It has the round 6-pin connector on one end (for the DATA connector on the radio) and the RJ-45 connector on the other end.
John; Assuming you have a genuine Tigertronics (SignaLink) "SLCAB6PM" cable, the jumpers inside the SignaLink should be configured like so (this is how the "SLMOD6PM" module is wired):  Note that there's an alternate configuration, where the "orange" jumper is from 'SPKR' to pin-4. This alternate configuration supports VHF/UHF FM transceivers that are configured for 9600bps data operation. To work with your TS-480SAT, the "orange" jumper must be across 'SPKR' and pin-5. ?You should make sure that your SignaLink isn't jumpered in the alternate arrangement. Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Mark,
I am using the data cable that came with the SIgnalink.? It has the round 6-pin connector on one end (for the DATA connector on the radio) and the RJ-45 connector on the other end.
I called Kenwood earlier and asked if the DATA connector was always hot, and was told that yes, it is always hot.
There is Menu 45, which can enable DSP filtering for the DATA connector.? Menu 45 is either "on" or "off".? I've tried it both ways to no avail.
I've checked the jumpering a couple of times, especially SPKR to pin 5.? I installed jumpers per Signalink instructions, but I now wondering if I haven't done something wrong there.? I may order the plug-in module to remove any doubt.
Thank you for your reply, suggestions, and patience.? Hopefully, we will win this battle.
73, John N5CM
On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 07:01 AM, John Dempsey wrote:
I can go to Settings>Soundcard and hit the Tune button, and it keys the radio.? When it is keyed, I can adjust power output from the Signalink.
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John; Since you don't (currently) have CAT rig-control set up, it appears that you're using the 'VOX' circuitry in the SignaLink to key the radio, and you're feeding transmit audio from the SignaLink to the radio. That indicates that the SignaLink, and the USB interface with your computer, is working I haven't seen any mention of the cable you're using to connect the SignaLink to the transceiver... Which connector on the radio is that cable plugged into? Is there a menu option on the TS-480SAT that enables the receive audio onto that connector? If you're certain that receive-audio is being routed to the connector that the SignaLink is interfaced to, perhaps there's a problem with receive-audio wiring in the interface cable. Keep in mind, also, that the jumpering inside the SignaLink controls how the receive-audio from the RJ-45 connector is routed to the audio input of the USB-audio IC in the SignaLink. You also said (in a later post) " I am beginning to believe that radio control (CAT control, rig control) of some sort is a necessity for VARA HF/Winlink to work."... ?That certainly isn't so! However, having CAT control for Winlink HF is exceedingly convenient. CAT control also makes it possible to key the radio via CAT, instead of the SignaLink 'VOX' circuitry, which can significantly improve VARA HF throughput. Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Jim,
Initially, the values for Menu #s 46 and 47 were set at 4.? I moved them to 9 in hopes of getting some audio out to the Signalink, but no luck there, either.
73, John N5VCM
John,
?Also check Menu #46 and 47 for your AF output and input levels, they might be set at 0, I have mine set at 3.?
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 07:01 AM, John Dempsey wrote:
I can go to Settings>Soundcard and hit the Tune button, and it keys the radio.? When it is keyed, I can adjust power output from the Signalink.
?
John; Since you don't (currently) have CAT rig-control set up, it appears that you're using the 'VOX' circuitry in the SignaLink to key the radio, and you're feeding transmit audio from the SignaLink to the radio. That indicates that the SignaLink, and the USB interface with your computer, is working I haven't seen any mention of the cable you're using to connect the SignaLink to the transceiver... Which connector on the radio is that cable plugged into? Is there a menu option on the TS-480SAT that enables the receive audio onto that connector? If you're certain that receive-audio is being routed to the connector that the SignaLink is interfaced to, perhaps there's a problem with receive-audio wiring in the interface cable. Keep in mind, also, that the jumpering inside the SignaLink controls how the receive-audio from the RJ-45 connector is routed to the audio input of the USB-audio IC in the SignaLink. You also said (in a later post) " I am beginning to believe that radio control (CAT control, rig control) of some sort is a necessity for VARA HF/Winlink to work."... ?That certainly isn't so! However, having CAT control for Winlink HF is exceedingly convenient. CAT control also makes it possible to key the radio via CAT, instead of the SignaLink 'VOX' circuitry, which can significantly improve VARA HF throughput. Mark - AD7EF
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Jim,
I am using the six pin connector that plugs into the DATA connector on the TS-480 main body.
74, John N5CM
John,
?I have been running Winlink with VARA on my TS480HX for years now without any issues. I also use VarAC and other digital programs with it. I don't have a SignaLink but use a DRA-100 as my interface. My question to you is what cable are you using to interface the SignaLink to the rig? Is it the 13 pin or the 6 pin din for the rig? I know this might be a shot in the dark but thought I would ask.?
JIm Ebner, N8JE
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
John,
?Also check Menu #46 and 47 for your AF output and input levels, they might be set at 0, I have mine set at 3.?
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
John,
?I have been running Winlink with VARA on my TS480HX for years now without any issues. I also use VarAC and other digital programs with it. I don't have a SignaLink but use a DRA-100 as my interface. My question to you is what cable are you using to interface the SignaLink to the rig? Is it the 13 pin or the 6 pin din for the rig? I know this might be a shot in the dark but thought I would ask.?
JIm Ebner, N8JE
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
On 6/1/2024 4:55 PM, John Dempsey via
groups.io wrote:
Nothing yet, Ken, but I
haven't given up.
I have ordered cables to
enable rig control on my TS-480 through a USB port on my
computer.? I have downloaded the ARCP-480 software from
Kenwood.? My cable should be hre on Tuesday 06/04/24.
I have numerous searches for
a possible fix, all to no avail.
I'm now of the belief that
rig control may be a necessity to run WInlink/VARA-HF on the
480.
73,? John N5CM
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The ARCP-480 software has NOTHING to do with using digimodes on
the '480.? It's a virtual front panel that duplicates what you
already have on the front of the radio.?? It's really intended for
remotely operating the radio from another location over the
Internet.
Stephen H. Smith??? wa8lmf (at) aol.com
Skype:??????? WA8LMF
EchoLink:? Node #? 14400? [Think bottom of the 2-meter band]
Home Page:?????????
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Nothing yet, Ken, but I haven't given up.
I have ordered cables to enable rig control on my TS-480 through a USB port on my computer.? I have downloaded the ARCP-480 software from Kenwood.? My cable should be hre on Tuesday 06/04/24.
I have numerous searches for a possible fix, all to no avail.
I'm now of the belief that rig control may be a necessity to run WInlink/VARA-HF on the 480.
73,? John N5CM
John. Any progress on getting your VARA running? Send me an email.? Ken K7BXI Kencone@ Gmail.com
On May 29, 2024, at 11:32, John Dempsey via groups.io <johndgex@...> wrote:
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As I understand it, Speakers (Realtek Audio) is the default device in WIndows, and USB AUDIO CODEC is the default communications device.
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 01:01:45 PM CDT, Dave New, N8SBE <n8sbe@...> wrote:
Which is the DEFAULT sound device(s) according to Windows?
Should be the Realtek Audio, not the USB AUDIO CODEC.
If you plug the USB into a different port, Windows tends to assign the 'new' sound card as the Windows default.
On 2024-05-29 12:14, John Dempsey via groups.io wrote:
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Thank you for the reply.
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Settings for Signalink are USB AUDIO CODEC for input and output.
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Settings for system sounds are Realtek Audio.
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73, John N5CM
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On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:51:03 AM CDT, Roy KD6R <rfdugger@...> wrote:
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What are your settings in Windows Sounds and Windows Sound Settings?? (Right Click on the speaker icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
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Roy Dugger, KD6R
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73,
-- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline 590-0971, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire 1348
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John. Any progress on getting your VARA running? Send me an email.? Ken K7BXI Kencone@ Gmail.com
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On May 29, 2024, at 11:32, John Dempsey via groups.io <johndgex@...> wrote:
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As I understand it, Speakers (Realtek Audio) is the default device in WIndows, and USB AUDIO CODEC is the default communications device.
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 01:01:45 PM CDT, Dave New, N8SBE <n8sbe@...> wrote:
Which is the DEFAULT sound device(s) according to Windows?
Should be the Realtek Audio, not the USB AUDIO CODEC.
If you plug the USB into a different port, Windows tends to assign the 'new' sound card as the Windows default.
On 2024-05-29 12:14, John Dempsey via groups.io wrote:
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Thank you for the reply.
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Settings for Signalink are USB AUDIO CODEC for input and output.
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Settings for system sounds are Realtek Audio.
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73, John N5CM
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On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:51:03 AM CDT, Roy KD6R <rfdugger@...> wrote:
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What are your settings in Windows Sounds and Windows Sound Settings?? (Right Click on the speaker icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
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Roy Dugger, KD6R
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73,
-- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline 590-0971, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire 1348
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
also remember to turn usb power setting to stay on, not to turn
off to save power.
Bill
On 5/29/2024 6:00 PM, John Denison via
groups.io wrote:
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Have you tried a different USB port or a different Signalink USB?
To me it sounds like something is intermittent along the USB
port/cable line since you were able to key up the radio in a tune,
but the missing sound card error pops up.
Also the TS-480 has a squelch knob on the lower left side of the
radio, so maybe your audio is squelched and don't see anything on
the VARA VU meter.
73
John Denison
KD5YOU
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Re: Soundcard device missing in action!
Have you tried a different USB port or a different Signalink USB? To me it sounds like something is intermittent along the USB port/cable line since you were able to key up the radio in a tune, but the missing sound card error pops up.
Also the TS-480 has a squelch knob on the lower left side of the radio, so maybe your audio is squelched and don't see anything on the VARA VU meter.
73
John Denison
KD5YOU
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