Receive Audio Adjustment; Properties Window; Volume Control Panel - Tigertronics SignaLink USB Installation & Operation Manual

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In the Adjust Volume For window, select Playback.
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In the Show the Following Volume Controls window,
verify that the Speaker and Wave controls are checked.
Other controls can also be checked but they will not be
used.
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The Properties window should now look like the one
shown below in Figure 2. Verify that it does and then
click OK.
Figure 2 Properties Window
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The volume control panel will now open.
Speaker control (far left control) to 100% max
volume, and set the Wave control to 50%. Note that
the Speaker and Wave controls should NOT be muted.
All other controls can be. Your volume control panel
should now look similar to the one shown below in
Figure 3:
Figure 3 Volume Control Panel
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The SignaLink s software volume controls are now set
to provide an audio level that is suitable for most
radios.
(complete this procedure first!), then you can increase
the Wave control.
installed inside the SignaLink USB to provide even
more audio (see the Special Jumpers section of this
manual)
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Select TUNE in your communications program. The
SignaLink s PTT LED should now be ON, and your
radio should be transmitting. If the PTT LED is not
ON, then you may have the wrong sound card selected
in your communications program or the volume control
panel. If you cannot get the PTT LED to turn ON, then
see the Troubleshooting section at the end of this
manual.
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You should now be able to adjust the SignaLink USB s
TX level control for the desired Transmit power level
(see important note below). If you cannot get adequate
power, then see the notes on jumper JP3 under the
Special Jumpers
problem
Troubleshooting section at the end of the manual.
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Be sure to turn your program s TUNE function OFF
when you are finished making adjustments!
IMPORTANT: We strongly suggest that you consult your
radio manual to verify the manufacturers recommended
maximum transmit level and duty cycle.
modes are 100% duty cycle and cannot be run at full power
without damaging your radio. Also, some modes (like PSK-
31) typically only require 25 watts or less for reliable
communication. You can actually swamp out other users
Set the if you use too much power.
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The
RECORDING
Receive Audio level is done with the unit s front-panel
RX level control. A setting of 50% is usually about
right for most installations, but you can adjust this
control up or down as necessary.
·
If you find that you have too much Receive Audio, or
not enough, then you may need to adjust your radio s
Volume control (or fixed level AF Output control, if
using a Data Port or Accessory Port). Jumper JP2 can
also be installed inside the SignaLink to increase the
Receive Audio level (see the Special Jumpers section
of this manual for details).
·
If you cannot resolve the Receive problem, then please
see the Troubleshooting section at the end of this
manual.
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If you determine that you need more audio
A special jumper can also be
section of this manual.
still persists, then

Receive Audio Adjustment

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