[Lowfer] Argo Problem

Thu, 23 Jan 2003 20:55:31 -0800

Hi Peter,

This is probably just a Windows Mixer problem.

Can you record a .wav file from your radio using Sound Recorder,
or an audio editing program such as Cool Edit?
If I remember correctly, Sound Recorder in Win 95 is under
Programs->Accessories or Programs->Accessories->Entertainment.

If Sound Recorder does not work, select Edit->Audio Properties,
and make sure that the right device is selected.  Then, find
the volume controls for recording, and make sure that the correct
input is selected, and the gain is up.  If you have disabled
the normal Windows mixer, you need to find the recording settings
in your SB control panel.  I know nothing about this.

If for some reason, you can't control the record mixer, but the
gain is not zero, try connecting your radio to the mic inputs on
the SB, if you were previously using the line inputs, or vice versa.  
Of course, you'll need to send suitable levels.

If, when you installed the SB-16, you used the disks that came
with the board, possibly the driver is too old to record properly
under Win 95.  Look on the Creative site for newer drivers.

If Sound Recorder works fine but Argo doesn't, perhaps Argo is
using the wrong device.  If your new PC has another sound card,
or sound built into the motherboard, try removing or disabling
those devices.   Some modems (that have voicemail capability)
also look like sound cards.  If you have such, try uninstalling
or disabling the audio device.

Finally, if your new PC did come with other audio hardware, you
might try using it, instead of the SB-16.

Good luck,

Stewart KK7KA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Barick" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:28 AM
Subject: [Lowfer] Argo Problem

> LowFERs,
> 
> Yet another problem with my Argo LowFERing. A newer PC and new install
> of Argo 131 on Win 95 and a SB-16 sound card are not working as was my
> prior setup (Win 95 and its sound features). Ideas?
> 
> I got a faster PC to overcome some of the suspected deficiencies of
> speed with the prior P-90. Loaded the same Win 95 on it and deselected
> the Win 95 sound feature in Control Panel. Installed SB-16 and tested it
> to play music controlled via the SB control panel. Worked, it's full
> featured control panel seemed to function OK, as per the audio-speaker
> test. Next loaded Argo 131 and execute it. Error, can't find a
> Msvcrt.dll. Locate that on another system and copy over. Argo starts up
> but no input indication on the L side sound bar (prior setup had the bar
> 60% high). Check everything but never see the sound. The settings are
> Vis Gain - AGC, 30 Sec mode, Sens and Contrast are mid scale, and in
> Horz dispplay mode.
> 
> Any thoughts on diagnosing this problem are appreciated.
> 
> Peter
> 
> 
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