- How do I know if my computer and sound card are compatible with the
RoMac Automatic CW Identifier?
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Download and install the
program. After installation and the software starts up without an error,
normally that means your system is compatible.
The smallest system that the software has been tested on is 400 MHz
Celeron with 128 MB of memory with Windows 2000. The Automatic CW
Identifier has been tested on Creative,
Intel High definition sound systems, Dell Latitude Laptops.
Without the license key the software will run for 10
hours of cumulative running time.
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- I get an error that only one instance of the RoMac
Automatic CW Identifier can be launched.
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Make sure you didn't start
a second copy of the software. If it is the only instance that is
running, it is probably due to lack of system resources or a sound card
incompatibility. It may also be your preferred playback and recording
devices in the Windows Control Panel are set to something other than your
sound card.
Ensure your sound card drivers are up to date and
DirectX compatible. Install DirectX 8.0 or higher.
The smallest system that the software has been tested
on is a 400 MHz Celeron with 128 Mb. You will need to upgrade your memory
capacity and/or processor. |
- I get an error there is no sound card installed
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Check the preferred sound devices in the
Windows Control Panel. They should be set to your sound card, not
something else such as a modem device or mapping device. |
- License Key doesn't seem to work
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Make sure you're not mixing zero's and the
letter O. The "0" is a bit more elongated compared to the letter "O" |
- RigBlaster Pro Setup
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1) Your PTT switch needs to be routed through the RigBlaster Pro, either
through the front microphone connector, or the PTT inputs on the back of
the unit, so the PTT switches the RigBlaster and the transceiver.
2) The RigBlaster should be on and process switch "off" (down).
3) Start the RoMac
Automatic CW Identifier software.
4) Disable "Raise RTS on CTS" in serial port settings
Use the
"Level" slider in the CW Identifier, to set the audio level of the CW
Identifier.
The RigBlaster should now be providing the
proper serial line signals for the RoMac Automatic CW Identifier and
your microphone audio routed directly to your transceiver
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- Setup for RigBlaster Plus, MFJ 1275 , MFJ 1279
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Setup your PTT switch through the units Foot Switch/PTT switch.
Disable
Raise RTS on CTS in the I'der software under Serial Port Settings.
Included in the setup package is a utility that will show which serial port lines are
used. Consult the Help File
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- No audio from the sound card.
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Double check you have the correct sound card selected in the software.
Be careful not to select some kind of "Digital" sound device. |
- RigBlaster Plug and Play Setup (with supported
radio)
Or other simple sound card interface that responds to the serial
port RTS signal (most do), and supports CAT through the same serial
port.
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1) Setup unit as outlined in the manual with CAT (computer command)
support.
The following options are in the Serial Port setup in I'der software.
2) Select desired Serial Port in I'der software.
3) Select your radio in the drop down list in "Signal To" and correct
speed, stop bits, bits, and handshaking for your radio.
4) Select "Raise RTS on CAT".
If you wish to use an external computer control program, consult the
Help File for setting up "Virtual Ports"
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- When I try to select the "Windows
Mixer" from the Sound Card menu, sometimes I don't get the proper
Mixer or I get a system message about a problem with my hardware.
Only Windows 2000 & Windows XP
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This problem seems only to appear when there is a
pluggable USB sound device. If the USB sound card is not
the "Preferred Windows" device, the operating system does not offer it
to my software, even though it appears in my software as a sound card,
in the select sound card dialog. To workaround this
issue, when the incorrect Window's Mixer is shown, select "Options" then
"Properties", and select the desired mixer. If you get
a message indicating a "Hardware" problem, it is probably a sound card
with "non-standard" controls, such as the M-Audio Delta series. |