[WT-support] MKII message problem

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Another thing I noticed is that at the moment when the recording
> level drops to zero, the OUT->IN arrow on Audio Switching tab goes
> from grey to red.

If that is the case, you have an *external program* that is changing
the Windows sound card settings.  Most likely something *muting* the
microphone input.  Find the problem *in your operating system*.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/24/2013 12:49 PM, Tonno Vahk wrote:
> I record in Router. Even closed Win-Test to be clean. Voice message limit is
> default 20s. Changed it, no difference.
>
> MicroHam Codec has not been designated to other devices.
>
> Another thing I noticed is that at the moment when the recording level drops
> to zero, the OUT->IN arrow on Audio Switching tab goes from grey to red.
>
> On Air recording or not on air makes no difference. When I record on air
> then the audio remains high in tranceiver when it drops on sound card.
>
> I would think other have had this problem with SSB messages as well as it is
> not only me who has had it here...
>
>   t
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: support-bounces at f5mzn.org [mailto:support-bounces at f5mzn.org] On Behalf
> Of Joe Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 7:26 PM
> To: support at f5mzn.org
> Subject: Re: [WT-support] MKII message problem
>
>
> Are you trying to record in Win-Test or in the microHAM DVK?
>
> microHAM DVK has a "voice message time limit" is its options:
> Router | Options | DVK.
>
> Also look for other programs that may be messing with the sound card
> ("headset mic (microHAM CODEC)").  Anything that might mute the mic can
> cause problems - of *maximum importance* is to be sure that Windows has not
> designated any input or output of microHAM CODEC as either the system
> "Default Device" or the "Default Communications Device".
>
> 73,
>
>      ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 10/24/2013 11:46 AM, Tonno Vahk wrote:
>> Thank you guys for LAME tips! Works now!
>>
>> Another major issue with Microham MKII's. Several of them do not allow
>> recording SSB messages for more than 2-3 seconds. After that the
>> recording level drops to zero and only noise is recorded.
>>
>> I have tried all - changed firmware, usb ports, etc. It happens on
>> several different units on different computers and op systems.
>>
>> I have had this before coming and going. Anybody has a cure??
>>
>> tonno
>>
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