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====== Icom ID-5100, SignaLink USB, Winlink, Windows 10 ====== | ====== SignaLink USB ====== |
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It turns out that using //Winlink// with an //Icom ID-5100// and a //SignaLink USB// unit is pretty straightforward. You will still need to use the instructions that come with the SignaLink to complement. | This page shows how to configure a //SignaLink USB// unit using an //Icom ID-5100//, //KT-8900//, and //IC-207// radios. The instructions can easily be adapted for other radios. You will still need to use the instructions that come with the SignaLink to complement. |
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| Once the SignaLink is working, it can be used to run Winlink, APRS, Packet, SSTV, ... |
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===== Initial Hardware Configuration ===== | ===== Initial Hardware Configuration ===== |
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|<100 % >| | <WRAP round important box center 80%> |
|<fc #ff0000>**Important**: Read and follow the [[http://www.tigertronics.com/files/slusbmanual_win7810.pdf |instructions]] that come with the SignaLink unit carefully. These notes are missing some important details.</fc>| | === Important === |
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Although the ID-IC-5100 requires the "RG45" cable, you should purchase a [[http://www.tigertronics.com/ |SignaLink USB]] that comes with a different cable (such as the "6PM") since regular Ethernet patch cords are easy to come by. | Read and follow the {{http://www.tigertronics.com/files/slusbmanual_win7810.pdf |instructions}} that come with the SignaLink unit carefully. This page skips over some important details. |
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| If your radio requires the "RG45" cable (like the IC ID-5100), you should purchase a [[http://www.tigertronics.com/ |SignaLink USB]] that comes with a different cable (such as the "6PM") since regular Ethernet patch cords are easy to come by. |
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* Remove the four Allen screws at the **front** of the SignaLink and slide the case off. | * Remove the four Allen screws at the **front** of the SignaLink and slide the case off. |
* Install the jumpers using this [[http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm#ICOM |wiring page]] (scroll down to "RJ-45 Mic Connector" and make sure that "ID-5100A/E" is in the "radio model" column and secure the case back on). For quick reference: | * Install the jumpers using this [[http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm#ICOM |wiring page]]. Here we scroll down to "RJ-45 Mic Connector" and confirm that "ID-5100A/E" is in the "radio model" column. For quick reference: |
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| <WRAP half column> |
| ^ Left Side ^ Right Side ^^^ |
| ^ ^ IC ID-5100 ^ KT-8900 ^ IC-207((Using the 6-pin mini DIN data port instead of the mic jack.)) ^ |
| | ''G'' |none |none |none | |
| | ''G'' |-> 7 |-> 6 |none | |
| | ''G'' |-> 5 |-> 4 |-> 2 | |
| | ''-''''-''''-'' |none|none|none| |
| | ''PWR''((The Signalink power is drawn from computer's USB port, not from the radio's mic jack)) |none |none |none | |
| | ''PTT'' |-> 4 |-> 5|-> 3| |
| | ''MIC'' |-> 6 |-> 3|-> 1| |
| | ''SPKR''((If the mic jack doesn't have audio out, the audio is taken from the speaker jack at the back of the radio using a regular 1/8" audio cable instead)) |none|none |-> 5 or 4 ((5 is for 1200 Baud, 4 is for 9600 Baud))| |
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| {{:howto:signalink:jumpers.jpg?330}} \\ |
| Picture of the jumpers for the IC-ID5100 |
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{{ :howto:jumpers.jpg?330}} | |
| ''G'' |no jumper | | |
| ''G'' |-> 7 | | |
| ''G'' |-> 5 | | |
| ''-''''-''''-'' |no jumper| | |
| ''PWR'' |no jumper ((The Signalink power is drawn from computer's USB port, not from the radio's mic jack)) | | |
| ''PTT'' |-> 4 | | |
| ''MIC'' |-> 6 | | |
| ''SPKR'' |no jumper ((The mic jack on this radio doesn't have audio out so the audio is taken from the speaker jack at the back of the radio using a regular 1/8" audio cable instead)) | | |
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Connect the Signalink to the computer in this order: | Connect the Signalink to the computer in this order: |
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* Right click on the speaker icon (near the clock) | * Right click on the speaker icon (near the clock) |
* Select "Playback Devices" | * Additional steps for Windows 10: Select ''Open Sound Settings'' -> ''Sound Control Panel'' |
* Select "Speaker" and click on "Set Default" at the bottom of the window. This will ensure that any windows generated sounds are played through the speakers instead of being transmitted on the air. | * Select ''Playback Devices'' |
* Select "USB AUDIO CODEC"((Note that the icons themselves might be different. Look for the words "USB AUDIO CODEC")) and click on "Default Communication Device". | * Select ''Speaker'' and click on ''Set Default'' at the bottom of the window. This will ensure that any Windows generated sounds are played through the speakers instead of being transmitted on the air. |
| * Select ''USB AUDIO CODEC''((Note that the icons themselves might be different. Look for the words ''USB AUDIO CODEC'')) and click on ''Default Communication Device''. |
* At this point, you might as well double click on the device and rename it "Signalink". This will be useful if you ever connect multiple sound cards to the computer. | * At this point, you might as well double click on the device and rename it "Signalink". This will be useful if you ever connect multiple sound cards to the computer. |
{{ :howto:playback.png }} | * Click on ''Properties'' -> ''Levels'' |
| * Set the levels to 0dB or 100% |
| * Disable all enhancements |
| * Turn Spacial sound format OFF |
| {{ :howto:signalink:playback.png }} |
* Select the "Recording" tab | * Select the "Recording" tab |
* Select "Microphone" and click on "Set Default" at the bottom of the window. | * Select "Microphone" and click on "Set Default" at the bottom of the window. |
* Select "USB AUDIO CODEC" and click on "Default Communication Device" | * Select "USB AUDIO CODEC" and click on "Default Communication Device" |
* Rename it "Signalink" also. | * Rename it "Signalink" also. |
{{ :howto:recording.png }} | {{ :howto:signalink:recording.png }} |
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There should be a green check mark beside the speaker/Microphone (general computer sounds), and a green telephone beside the USB AUDIO CODEC (Default for communication sounds) | There should be a green check mark beside the speaker/Microphone (general computer sounds), and a green telephone beside the USB AUDIO CODEC (Default for communication sounds) |
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| * Select the "Sounds" tab |
| * Select the "No Sounds" scheme and do not Play Windows Startup sound. This will ensure that Windows sounds don't get transmitted over the air. |
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* Optionally, double click on the "USB AUDIO CODEC" and select the "Listen" tab and check the "Listen to this device" box to hear the radio through the computer's "Default Playback Device". | * Optionally, double click on the "USB AUDIO CODEC" and select the "Listen" tab and check the "Listen to this device" box to hear the radio through the computer's "Default Playback Device". |
{{ :howto:lineproperties.png }} | {{ :howto:signalink:lineproperties.png }} |
* Select the "Levels" tab and set the volume to 50% | |
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* [[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ |Configure]] the ''Settings'' -> ''Devices'' and ''Modems'' as follow: | * [[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ |Configure]] the ''Settings'' -> ''Devices'' and ''Modems'' as follow: |
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{{ :howto:modemdevices.png }}{{ :howto:modemsettings.png }} | {{ :howto:signalink:modemdevices.png }} |
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| For the ''Device Settings'' |
| * The values of -27 for the ''TX corr. PPM'' and ''RX corr. PPM'' are device specific and were measured using the CheckSR program (see below). |
| * ''AGWPE Server Port 8000'' is enabled for EasyTerm by UZ7HO |
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| For the ''Modem settings'': |
| * ''Kiss Optimization'' is needed for Winlink |
| * Other stations were having issues decoding my transmissions so I increased the ''TXDelay'' from 250 msec to 500 msec |
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| ==== CheckSR ==== |
| {{ :howto:signalink:checksr.png }} |
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| >[[https://www.jeffreykopcak.com/2015/10/19/nbemsfldigi-sound-card-calibration/ |CheckSR]] is a small, standalone, application that consist of a single exe file. When you double click on it, once it’s saved to your desktop, it provides the capability of analyzing your sound card offsets and gives you the corrections in parts per million (ppm) |
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| This offset (in my case -27 PPM and -27 PPM) can be entered in the SoundModem settings (see above). |
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| ===== Signalink Sound Levels ==== |
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* Make sure that all three nobs on the SignaLink are turned to "0"((I added the numbers on the picture for easy reference only.)) | * Make sure that all three nobs on the SignaLink are turned to "0"((I added the numbers on the picture for easy reference only.)) |
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{{ :howto:signalinkfront.jpg }} | {{ :howto:signalink:signalinkfront.jpg }} |
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* Output volume calibration. The idea here is that you want to transmit the loudest volume possible without over driving and distorting the signal. In general, there's three different volumes to adjust: the computer's output, the radio's microphone gain, and the SignaLink Tx Volume. | * Output volume calibration. The idea here is that you want to transmit the loudest volume possible without over driving and distorting the signal. In general, there's three different volumes to adjust: the computer's output, the radio's microphone gain, and the SignaLink Tx Volume. |
* In the "Calibration" menu, click on "Both Tones" and slowly move the TX dial back and forth until you find the spot where the two tones are the clearest with the least inter modulation. | * In the "Calibration" menu, click on "Both Tones" and slowly move the TX dial back and forth until you find the spot where the two tones are the clearest with the least inter modulation. |
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{{ :howto:calibration.png }} | {{ :howto:signalink:calibration.png }} |
{{ youtube>jZ2edKzkQaY }} | {{ youtube>jZ2edKzkQaY }} |
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* Download [[https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpress |WinlinkExpress]], install, and register your callsign (not included in this guide). | * Download [[https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpress |WinlinkExpress]], install, and register your callsign (not included in this guide). |
* [[winlink |send and receive]] messages. | * [[winlink |Send and receive]] messages. |
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| ===== Other Resources ===== |
| * [[https://www.jeffreykopcak.com/2015/10/19/nbemsfldigi-sound-card-calibration/ |CheckSR]] |
| * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G1DBs-04MM |Setting Up SignaLink USB (Youtube)]] |
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===== Note ===== | |
The first draft of this page was copied over from [[https://ptruchon.pagekite.me |VE7HZF's site]] with permission. Please feel free to expend on it. | |