Hi Tom,
Though I have two windows 7 computers at my qth, I'm still using my old xp
computer most of the time. I do like windows 7, but the one reason that I
don't use it all of the time is that I just don't like the way windows live
mail works. Windows 7, however, is a muchmore secure, robust system that
handles memory and multiple windows much better than xp ever did.
I still haven't figured out how to set a default sound card in windows 7,
but I'm working on it.
It won't help to switch to the serial port on the back of the ts590 as my
steppir is hooked up using the serial port and I can't use the usb port
unless I unplug the steppir's interface first.
I don't think that you can run the arcp590 and the logging software at the
same time as the radio could get confused over command strings. I think
your biggest problem is that windows 7 is seeing the ts590 as a sound device
and that is what is causing your problems with sound files.
73
Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
Skype, bobtinn
We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way
through Congress!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: sound card question
Steve:
I think I'm getting my mode and freq info from the radio via the ARCP590
software and the USB connection.
And, I think you're right; I can't run both the ARCP590 software and the
N3FJP rig interface software through the same port.
I checked, and usb to serial adapters look to be about $35 or so at Staples
and Radio Shack, but it may well be worth the investment, before I pull all
of my hair out and then have to invest in a much more expensive hair piece.
(grin)
Will keep you posted.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: sound card question
> tom,
>
> The only other thing I would suggest is to be sure you followed the
> method given yesterday to go into windows and confirm that the onboard
> sound card is the default. I would be sure the radio is powered up and
> connected to the usb port. You should see something like "usb audio
> codec" as an option in the sound card list, this is the Kenwood usb
> audio device. Then be sure that the onboard sound card is selected as
> default. Then start N3FJP. Be sure ARCP is not running at this time,
> and see how things work.
>
> I'm curious, is the N3FJP software getting mode and freq info from the
> pc over the usb connection. If you aren't getting mode/freq data from
> the radio, there is a bigger problem than just the audio stuff.
>
> Happy hamming,
> Steve KW3A
>
> On 9/10/2011 6:23 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Steve:
>> I did write to Scott, and he seemed at a loss for an explanation as to
>> why
>> the wave files wouldn't play.
>>
>> He also told me that his software operates from the default sound card,
>> but
>> that you can't get to it from his software.
>>
>> Finally, and this may be the major factor, he said that he doesn't have a
>> Windows 7 machine there, so really doesn't know what else to tell me.
>>
>> So, I'm off to check into the cost of another USB to serial adapter.
>>
>> With the XYL being gone, I don't know when I'll get to the store to pick
>> one
>> up, or maybe I'll just order one on line.
>>
>> Anyway, thanks for hanging in with me through all of this, and I'll keep
>> you
>> posted.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:11 PM
>> Subject: Re: sound card question
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> It's just one way of skinning the cat. I'm like you in the sense that
>>> if something is supposed to work, or I think it's supposed to work, I'll
>>> spend lots of time and move heaven and earth to try and make it
>>> happen. Sometimes my attempts end in total failure.
>>>
>>> It wouldn't be a bad idea to have another adapter on hand, what if your
>>> one for cw goes belly up in the middle of a contest?
>>> I know it's cool to have the logger running and at the same time have
>>> the control program running, but like I said, I don't think you can
>>> have both running at the same time on the same port and have both access
>>> the radio. The .wav files not playing may be a seperate issue. However
>>> if you ran the N3FJP stuff via usb to serial and the wave files work,
>>> you could be pretty sure the program is setup correctly and the .wav
>>> files are in the right place. In my mind, that would narrow things
>>> down to the usb sound device. Maybe an e-mail to Scott N3FJP would help
>>> you figure out what is going on. This is a hobby, it shouldn't be your
>>> life's work.
>>>
>>> Sounds like you had a fairly good net today. My brother came down and
>>> we spent the afternoon looting the grocery stores.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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