setup of FreeDV

Lee VE6MKM

Learned of this mode just recently, and having problems.

Physical set up is. 6400 v4.0.1, Win 10 with headset connected to front jacks. FreeDV 2.0.2 installed.

Program setup similar to what Mike va3mw shows on Aug 23 post for receive and transmit (headset and different com port) PTT test on FreeDV shows up on the flex waterfall.

The screen on the FreeDV stays black nothing shows. (Dax turned on or off).

Do not know what to do next. Mode is set to RADEV1, If click on "start Modem" it shuts the program down.

I have deleted the program and reinstalled and no joy. Do not know what to try next.

Lee ve6mkm

KlausP

Hello Lee,
I think your Windows is 64-bit and
is the Python installation complete in the command prompt window ?
73 Klaus, DF3RP

KlausP

my config:
at Win11pro and FlexRadio 8600 V4.0.1

i hope it helps you

Lee VE6MKM

Thanks, I will order a usb headset and see if that works.

Lee

KlausP

Hi Lee,
you write "Do not know what to do next. Mode is set to RADEV1, If click on "start Modem" it shuts the program down."
That certainly has nothing to do with the microphone.
The program also works without a microphone as RX only, and then there should at least be a signal in the window, even without a proper digital useful signal.
73!

Lee VE6MKM

No signal in window never has been one. Down loaded Python as a standalone, not sure if freedv will pick it up. Did not make a difference anyway.

Gone through everything I can on the program and I am at a total loss. Can not call myself a programing wiz by any stretch of the imagination.

Maybe I should delete the program and start over again.

Thanks for trying.

Lee

KlausP

I have made a video from the installation on a Win 10 Pro 64Bit device.
The device is not connected to Flex, but the program can still be started.

Perhaps you will see a difference compared to your installation.

MyCloud (https://my.hidrive.com/share/7xfemo7hko#$/)

Lee VE6MKM

Problem is my desktop. I deleted all FreeDV software, I deleted all Flex software, I did a reset of the 6400.

Wiped everything out and started from scratch. Loaded all software back on and had the same results.

I installed the same software on a laptop operating remote and could get it to finally work.

Do not know what the problem with the desktop is will look into replacing it down the road.

Thanks for all the help, it was informative and helpful.

Lee 73

KlausP

Hello Lee,
I'm glad I could help and that you've now found a way to solve the problem.
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Klaus