Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1+ Installation & Operation Manual page 14

the Wave control to a point about 50% higher than the
point where PTT activates.
·
If this SignaLink is connected to your radio s Mic jack
(see below for Data/Accy Port connections), then you
should now be able to adjust the radio s Mic Gain
control for the desired transmit power level. If you
cannot get adequate power by adjusting the Mic Gain
control, then you may need to set both the Master and
Wave volume controls
SignaLink s internal
output (see the TX Level and RX Level Controls
section of this manual).
IMPORTANT NOTE below BEFORE making final
adjustments to your transmit power level.
·
If the SignaLink is connected to a Data or Accessory
Port, then the Mic Gain control may not affect power
output. In this case, you will need to adjust the radio s
transmit power output by setting both the Master and
Wave volume controls higher, or by adjusting the
SignaLink s internal
output (see TX Level and RX Level Controls at the
end of this section). Your radio might also have a Data
or Accessory Port gain control that can be increased
(usually through a radio menu setting
Be sure to see the IMPORTANT
radio manual).
NOTE below BEFORE making final adjustments to
your transmit power level.
·
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you set your transmit
power level, you need to check your radio manual and
find out what the recommended maximum transmit
level and duty cycle are.
similar to RTTY (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.
swamp out other users if you use too much power.
Receive Audio
Follow the steps below to set your receive audio level.
·
Set your radio s volume control to about 25% of full
volume.
·
If it's not already running, start the Windows Volume
Control program again by clicking on the Start Button
and selecting Programs
Accessories, Multimedia (or Entertainment ) and then
Volume Control.
·
From the Options menu, select Properties to display the
Properties page. In the Adjust Volume For window,
select Recording.
·
In the Show the following volume controls window,
verify that the Microphone box is checked. When you
are done, the Properties window should look similar to
higher, or adjust
TX Level control for more
Be sure to see the
TX Level control for more
check your
Most digital modes are
You can actually
(or All Programs ),
the one shown in Figure-8.
the
Figure 8 Recording Properties
·
Click OK to close the Properties window.
·
The Volume Control panel should now show only the
Recording controls. It should look similar to the
picture shown in Figure-9.
Figure 9 Record Level Controls
·
Set the sound card s Master Volume and Microphone
Level controls to mid range. Verify that these controls
are selected by the Select
control. If only one level control can be selected at a
time, then select the Microphone input.
NOTE:
shown.
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check box below each
The Master Volume control may not be