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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:01:02 -0500
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Howard,

What we lack in charm and tact, we make up in DX.  "Go east young man".

73, Steve KW3A

On 2/14/2012 7:18 AM, Howard Kaufman wrote:
> I have never heare thirty countries on 160!  That's amazing!  I am moving to
> the coast somehow!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:08 AM
> Subject: Re: Using USB Signalink Device With Windows 7
>
>
>> Ok Tom,
>>
>> I really think we can get these 2  seperate issues solved.  Fixing the
>> N3FJP thing should be  fairly easy (I hope)?
>>
>> Again, what software are you using for packet?
>>
>> Although you know I'm not a big CW guy, I do plan to play  this weekend.
>>   Last year, I only worked 160 meters in this contest and worked 30
>> countries and 5 new ones on the band.  Things probably won't be so good
>> on 160 this year, but it will be worth a look.
>>
>> Let me know how all this stuff works out.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2/14/2012 6:40 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>>       Steve:
>>>
>>> Excellent idea!
>>>
>>> I never thought of that!
>>>
>>> That's why it's so good to have you around!  (grin)
>>>
>>> Will try it tonight after work if I get the chance!
>>>
>>> Will keep you posted.
>>>
>>> P.S.  Are you going to play at all this week-end in the ARRL
>>> International
>>> DX CW contest?
>>>
>>> I won't have all 48 hours available, but will certainly play a little,
>>> just
>>> to see what I can do.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 9:49 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Using USB Signalink Device With Windows 7
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> On the N3FJP thing:  Since Scott N3FJP told you a few months ago that
>>>> his software can only use the default sound card and it can't be
>>>> changed, you may have to attack this from another angle.   If you hear
>>>> the relay in the signal link click and it goes into transmitt when
>>>> moving between fields, try turning the vox delay knob all the way  clock
>>>> wise.   That may delay the vox to the point that it doesn't trip and so
>>>> won't transmitt.
>>>>
>>>> You should probably go into sound devices in windows and make the
>>>> realtek the default sound card.  In it's infinite wisdom, windows will
>>>> make the usb card the default whenever you plug it in, and this is what
>>>> N3FJP is  accessing.   Killing the vox may be a quick fix just to see
>>>> what happens,
>>>>
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>>
>>>
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