[Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Winlink

[Dave Cole]

Hi Lyn,

First off, THANK YOU for the help!!  I must have been unclear in my 
first post...

I was using Winlink Winmore, and it does drive the radio to different 
frequencies, the radio control is partially working...  It also used to 
work 100%...

I am presented with a COM port, not a USB selection, (Winmore, or Vara), 
when in the RADIO SETTINGS within the program, nothing to do with USB...

I was not aware there was a Red Cross drill was coming up.  I keep 
Winlink around in the event of an emergency, it would be nice to be able 
to get out an email or two in that event.

My Winlink setup is based on my desktop machine, (not mobile in any 
way), which is Windows 10.  It has worked in the past with zero issues 
across multiple updates...

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 11/8/20 3:51 AM, Lyn Norstad wrote:
> Dave -
> 
> Windows 10 attempts to lock down USB port assignments as a security measure,
> and does so again with each update.  Some apps are smart enough to deal with
> this, but Winlink is basically a 1990s era Email application and is
> susceptible to issues like this.
> 
> There are numerous articles on how to deal with it.  Some that want to sell
> you an app to fix it, some that tell you how to fix it yourself (i.e.: The
> Windows Club website).  Select the one that best matches your comfort level.
> Worst case scenario, you fix it manually after every Windows update.  But at
> least you are aware of what needs fixing, and how to do it.
> 
> In most cases, you need to go into the Soundcard settings for the Mode you
> have selected (i.e.: Vara HF Winlink) and change the input and output
> devices to USB Audio Codec.
> 
> Are you participating in the Red Cross drill next Saturday?
> 
> 73
> Lyn, W0LEN
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 2:11 PM
> To: Elecraft-K3 at groups.io; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Winlink
> 
> Oh yes...  All other software using the PTT and mic are working fine...
> Just Winlink fails to PTT.
> 
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
> 
> On 11/7/20 10:49 AM, Bob Novas via groups.io wrote:
>> Dave -
>>
>> Make sure windows is allowing Winlink modem app to use the microphone.
>>
>> Settings/System/Sound/"Related Settings" Microphone Privacy Settings:
>>
>> Allow Apps to access your microphone: ON
>> Allow desktop apps to access your microphone: VARA HF MODEM, whatever else
> you use
>>
>> Bob - W3DK
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft-K3 at groups.io [mailto:Elecraft-K3 at groups.io] On Behalf Of
> Dave Cole
>> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2020 1:32 PM
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net; Elecraft-K3 at groups.io
>> Subject: [Elecraft-K3] Winlink
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Is anyone using Winlink, (latest), with Windows 10, (latest), and a K3?
>> All used to work, and all of a sudden PTT fails.  All else works, the
>> radio is driven to the best frequency, etc...  I have made no known
>> changes.  There was a windows update...  I would like to verify it still
>> works, and if so, to get some settings from you...
> 
> 
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