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Evert Bakker (PA2KW)

K3 - MKII

Hello,

Haven been using my K3 in combi with the Microham MK2 for several years
without problems.

This morning, the sound from the DVK (in the MK2) doesn't seem to get
through to the K3.

Using my normal mic (from headset) also through the MK2, and that works.

When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the bars
(on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no output.

I have had this problem a couple of month ago as well, and I remember I
found it after spending quite some time.

Unfortunately I can't recall the solution anymore. Tried several things, but
I guess I need a hint now.

Did not change any settings (as far as I know).

Any suggestion?

73's, Evert PA2KW

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: K3 - MKII

> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the
> bars (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no
> output.

Check the sound card selected for TX in Router's DVK tab. If that is
not "Headset Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" the audio will not reach MK II
for playback. If that is correct, open the Windows Sound Mixer for
"Headset Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" and check both the "Headset
Earphone" level and the level for "microHAM USB Device Router" when
you play a DVK message. Finally, open Windows Control Panel | Playback
Headset Earphone -> Levels and check the balance (should be equal or
all left).

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2015-01-11 7:19 AM, Evert Bakker wrote:

> Hello,
>
>
>
> Haven been using my K3 in combi with the Microham MK2 for several years
> without problems.
>
> This morning, the sound from the DVK (in the MK2) doesn't seem to get
> through to the K3.
>
>
>
> Using my normal mic (from headset) also through the MK2, and that works.
>
> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the bars
> (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no output.
>
> I have had this problem a couple of month ago as well, and I remember I
> found it after spending quite some time.
>
> Unfortunately I can't recall the solution anymore. Tried several things, but
> I guess I need a hint now.
>
>
>
> Did not change any settings (as far as I know).
>
>
>
> Any suggestion?
>
>
>
> 73's, Evert PA2KW
>
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Evert Bakker (PA2KW)

Re: K3 - MKII

Thanks Joe for helping me out.

Soundcard selected for TX in Router's DVK tab was "microHAM CODEC" .
On the tab "audio mixer", the LED's next to "TX VOICE/DIGITAL" were not
green.
On that same tab I changed the device from "microHAM CODEC" to "none" and
back again.
After that all seem to work.

I forgot to say in the first message that the "Test signal" button did work
(K3 > TX and modulating so giving output)
I remember trying to click the LED's next to "TX VOICE/DIGITAL" as they
were not green.

Thanks again.

73's, Evert PA2KW

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
Van: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] Namens Joe Subich,
W4TV
Verzonden: zondag 11 januari 2015 16:00
Aan: [hidden email]
Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MKII

> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the
> bars (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no
> output.

Check the sound card selected for TX in Router's DVK tab. If that is not
"Headset Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" the audio will not reach MK II for
playback. If that is correct, open the Windows Sound Mixer for "Headset
Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" and check both the "Headset Earphone" level and
the level for "microHAM USB Device Router" when you play a DVK message.
Finally, open Windows Control Panel | Playback Headset Earphone -> Levels
and check the balance (should be equal or all left).

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2015-01-11 7:19 AM, Evert Bakker wrote:

> Hello,
>
>
>
> Haven been using my K3 in combi with the Microham MK2 for several
> years without problems.
>
> This morning, the sound from the DVK (in the MK2) doesn't seem to get
> through to the K3.
>
>
>
> Using my normal mic (from headset) also through the MK2, and that works.
>
> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the
> bars (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no

output.

>
> I have had this problem a couple of month ago as well, and I remember
> I found it after spending quite some time.
>
> Unfortunately I can't recall the solution anymore. Tried several
> things, but I guess I need a hint now.
>
>
>
> Did not change any settings (as far as I know).
>
>
>
> Any suggestion?
>
>
>
> 73's, Evert PA2KW
>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: K3 - MKII

> On the tab "audio mixer",

Ugh, you're using Windows XP which is a total wildcard dealing with
audio. Any other application in the computer can cause problems
for the DVK.

> On that same tab I changed the device from "microHAM CODEC" to "none"
> and back again.

Windows XP allows any application to hijack the sound card settings.
You "grabbed" control back by reselecting the sound card.

Windows XP is unsuported by Microsoft and microHAM no longer provides
direct support for its software on XP. I strongly recommend upgrading
to Windows 7 at a minimum.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2015-01-11 11:53 AM, Evert Bakker wrote:

> Thanks Joe for helping me out.
>
> Soundcard selected for TX in Router's DVK tab was "microHAM CODEC" .
> On the tab "audio mixer", the LED's next to "TX VOICE/DIGITAL" were not
> green.
> On that same tab I changed the device from "microHAM CODEC" to "none" and
> back again.
> After that all seem to work.
>
> I forgot to say in the first message that the "Test signal" button did work
> (K3 > TX and modulating so giving output)
> I remember trying to click the LED's next to "TX VOICE/DIGITAL" as they
> were not green.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> 73's, Evert PA2KW
>
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] Namens Joe Subich,
> W4TV
> Verzonden: zondag 11 januari 2015 16:00
> Aan: [hidden email]
> Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MKII
>
>
>> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the
>> bars (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no
>> output.
>
> Check the sound card selected for TX in Router's DVK tab. If that is not
> "Headset Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" the audio will not reach MK II for
> playback. If that is correct, open the Windows Sound Mixer for "Headset
> Earphone (microHAM CODEC)" and check both the "Headset Earphone" level and
> the level for "microHAM USB Device Router" when you play a DVK message.
> Finally, open Windows Control Panel | Playback Headset Earphone -> Levels
> and check the balance (should be equal or all left).
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 2015-01-11 7:19 AM, Evert Bakker wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>>
>>
>> Haven been using my K3 in combi with the Microham MK2 for several
>> years without problems.
>>
>> This morning, the sound from the DVK (in the MK2) doesn't seem to get
>> through to the K3.
>>
>>
>>
>> Using my normal mic (from headset) also through the MK2, and that works.
>>
>> When playing the DVK message, the K3 comes into TX, the MK2 shows the
>> bars (on the display and in the software of the MK2) moving, but no
> output.
>>
>> I have had this problem a couple of month ago as well, and I remember
>> I found it after spending quite some time.
>>
>> Unfortunately I can't recall the solution anymore. Tried several
>> things, but I guess I need a hint now.
>>
>>
>>
>> Did not change any settings (as far as I know).
>>
>>
>>
>> Any suggestion?
>>
>>
>>
>> 73's, Evert PA2KW
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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Evert Bakker (PA2KW)

Re: K3 - MKII

Hi Joe,

-- Any other application in the computer can cause problems for the DVK --

My best guess it was WSJT (I have been running meteorscatter on 3/4 jan)

-- You "grabbed" control back by reselecting the sound card. --

I guess that was the story!

Windows........

I'm addicted to homebrewing and DX-ing, not to MS $$$ versions.
If I buy a new system, I will get the next generation of MS possibilities and problems.

Anyway, I do appreciate the help of an expert! Thanks.

73's, Evert PA2KW

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