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Strange problem FLDIGI

 

Strange problem,

I have re-equipped my computer with fldigi, but now a strange problem occurs,
when I start transmitting my fldigi screen disappears and it stays on transmitting.
I have never had this before,
other programs work just fine like HRD, WJSTX and some others.
It worked but after a new installation this occurs..
Who can give me the solution.
?
?
'73 from the Netherlands ( PD1ANB )
 


Good evening PD1ANB,


If you had a previous installation of a (somewhat) older FLdigi version, it might be a configuration incompatibility issue. Many new features have been added over the years and an old config file still present on your PC may not be functional any more.


You can do the following quite quickly to evaluate this problem using a 'fresh' independent installation from scratch:

Re-install the latest FLdigi version into a new folder that you call 'FL_APPS'. Exactly this name, including the underscore '_' (but not the apostrophes shown here).

Example: C:\DX\Test\FL_APPS


When launching FLdigi from within this fiolder, it will behave as if there was no previous installation and place all specific user files in a sub-folder below FL_APPS (this 'independence' may not be the case for macros, though).

You'll therefore have to set all relevant preferences again (especially regarding your soundcard and major rig communication definitions) to be able to try it out.

If this installation works correctly (which I'd assume it will) and the other one still doesn't, you'll probably have to find the old (now incompatible) config files, best via Menu - File - Folders - Fldigi Config... and remove them from there to let the latest FLdigi version set correct defaults again. It may be wise to move them to some backup location as a first step in case you need to look up certain previous settings later.


I attach a few hints on this and other topics posted earlier, hoping some of these may be of help.


Good luck and please let us know whether (and if so, how) you have made progress, once you're there...


73s SWL Tobias
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Am Freitag, 2. Mai 2025 um 21:27:57 MESZ hat sr149266 via groups.io <sr149266@...> Folgendes geschrieben:


Strange problem,

I have re-equipped my computer with fldigi, but now a strange problem occurs,
when I start transmitting my fldigi screen disappears and it stays on transmitting.
I have never had this before,
other programs work just fine like HRD, WJSTX and some others.
It worked but after a new installation this occurs..
Who can give me the solution.
?
?
'73 from the Netherlands ( PD1ANB )

E_FLdigi_Easy_Living_a_few_practical_remarks_&_Thumb_Drive_Installation_2025-02-14.txt
E_FLdigi_Easy_Living_a_few_practical_remarks_&_Thumb_Drive_Installation_2025-02-14.txt

 

Start looking for RFI. By some Toroids?and place them on everything. It was my cure to strange effects going on on my computer with certain programs.

73 Rick N2AMG

------ Original Message ------
From "sr149266 via groups.io" <sr149266@...>
Date 5/2/2025 11:19:08 AM
Subject [winfldigi] Strange problem FLDIGI

Strange problem,

I have re-equipped my computer with fldigi, but now a strange problem occurs,
when I start transmitting my fldigi screen disappears and it stays on transmitting.
I have never had this before,
other programs work just fine like HRD, WJSTX and some others.
It worked but after a new installation this occurs..
Who can give me the solution.
?
?
'73 from the Netherlands ( PD1ANB )

Virus-free.
 
Edited

Make sure each piece of station equipment is bonded to a single common point. This includes the station computer as well.

I make my bonding jumpers using #10 AWG auto primary wire with a ring terminal properly fitted on each end. The insulated conductor prevents accidental shorts or contact with other pieces of equipment. I don't use toroid's on any cables.

Regarding a new installation, I always scan my computer using CCleaner (free version), specifically the Register, to remove any left over file fragments and junk files.

73
Bob, K4TAX
 

I have to echo the above suspicions about RFI. Program crashing plus the transceiver locked in transmit sounds very RFI-Like. In addition to the suggestions about grounding and using ferrites, I have had success in reducing RFI by reducing power output and physically spacing my computer farther away from the antenna & transceiver.?
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Even if distancing components farther apart doesn't work with your setup, it could be helpful temporarily for troubleshooting.?

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