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 ====== SignaLink USB ====== ====== SignaLink USB ======
  
-This page shows how to configure a //SignaLink USB// unit using an //Icom ID-5100// radio.  The instructions can easily be adapted for other radios.  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.
  
 Once the SignaLink is working, it can be used to run Winlink, APRS, Packet, SSTV, ... Once the SignaLink is working, it can be used to run Winlink, APRS, Packet, SSTV, ...
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   * 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:   * 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:
  
-{{ :howto:jumpers.jpg?330}} +<WRAP half column> 
-|  ''G''  |no jumper +^  Left Side  ^  Right Side  ^^^ 
-|  ''G''  |-> 7 | +^             ^ IC ID-5100 ^ KT-8900 ^ IC-207((Using the 6-pin mini DIN data port instead of the mic jack.)) ^ 
-|  ''G''  |-> 5 | +|  ''G''  |none |none |none 
-|  ''-''''-''''-''  |no jumper+|  ''G''  |-> 7 |-> 6 |none 
-|  ''PWR''  |no jumper ((The Signalink power is drawn from computer's USB port, not from the radio's mic jack)) | +|  ''G''  |-> 5 |-> 4 |-> 2 
-|  ''PTT''  |-> 4 | +|  ''-''''-''''-''  |none|none|none
-|  ''MIC''  |-> 6 | +|  ''PWR''((The Signalink power is drawn from computer's USB port, not from the radio's mic jack))   |none |none |none 
-|  ''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)) |+|  ''PTT''  |-> 4 |-> 5|-> 3
 +|  ''MIC''  |-> 6 |-> 3|-> 1
 +|  ''SPKR''((If the mic jack doesn't have audio outthe 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))| 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP half column> 
 +{{:howto:signalink:jumpers.jpg?330}} \\ 
 +Picture of the jumpers for the IC-ID5100 
 +</WRAP> 
  
 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)
-  * Additional steps for Windows 10: Select "Open Sound Settings-> "Sound Control Panel" +  * Additional steps for Windows 10: Select ''Open Sound Settings'' -> ''Sound Control Panel'' 
-  * Select "Playback Devices" +  * Select ''Playback Devices'' 
-    * Select "Speakerand click on "Set Defaultat 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 ''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".+    * 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.
-    * Set the levels to 0dB or 100% +    * Click on ''Properties'' 
-    * Disable all enhancements +      * Under ''Levels'': Set the levels to 0dB or 100% 
-    * Turn Spacial sound format OFF +      Under ''Enhancements'': check ''Disable all enhancements'' 
-    *  +      Under ''Spatial sound'': Turn Spacial sound format OFF 
-{{  :howto:playback.png  }} +{{  :howto:signalink:playback.png  }} 
-  * Select the "Recordingtab +  * Select the ''Recording'' tab 
-    * Select "Microphoneand click on "Set Defaultat the bottom of the window. +    * Select ''Microphone'' and click on ''Set Default'' at the bottom of the window. 
-    * Select "USB AUDIO CODECand 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  }}
  
 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)
  
-  * Select the "Soundstab +  * Select the ''Sounds'' tab 
-    * Select the "No Soundsscheme and do not Play Windows Startup sound.  This will ensure that Windows sounds don't get transmitted over the air.+    * 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.
  
-  * Optionally, double click on the "USB AUDIO CODECand select the "Listentab and check the "Listen to this devicebox to hear the radio through the computer'"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'''Default Playback Device''
-{{  :howto:lineproperties.png  }}+{{  :howto:signalink:lineproperties.png  }}
  
  
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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:
  
-{{  :howto:modemdevices.png  }} +{{  :howto:signalink:modemdevices.png  }} 
  
 For the ''Device Settings'' For the ''Device Settings''
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 ==== CheckSR ==== ==== CheckSR ====
-{{ :howto:checksr.png  }}+{{ :howto:signalink:checksr.png  }}
  
 >[[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) >[[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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   * 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.))
  
-{{ :howto:signalinkfront.jpg }}+{{ :howto:signalink:signalinkfront.jpg }}
  
   * 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.
-    * Start by setting the Windows output volume to 50%.  FIXME +    * Start by setting the Windows output volume to 50% (''Open Sound settings'' -> ''Sound Control Panel'' -> ''Recording'' -> double click on ''Signalink'' -> ''Levels'' 
-    * and the Radio's microphone gain to 2 (''Settings'' -> FIXME)+    * and the Radio's microphone gain to 2
     * To adjust the Signalink Tx Volume:     * To adjust the Signalink Tx Volume:
       * Select a simplex frequency not in use, and identify using your microphone to let other potential operators know of your intention to conduct a brief test.       * Select a simplex frequency not in use, and identify using your microphone to let other potential operators know of your intention to conduct a brief test.
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       * 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.
  
-{{ :howto:calibration.png }}+{{ :howto:signalink:calibration.png }}
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