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Laptop transmit audio weak

Dave - W6OVP
Dave - W6OVP Member ✭✭
edited February 2020 in SmartSDR for Windows
When running remote 6300/6400 with KPA500 using an iPad there is plenty of transmit audio drive. But with a laptop PC there is never quite enough.

That's true with both old and new PC laptops, Win7 and Win10. Dell/Tosh/LG. Can get plenty of laptop transmit drive by plugging in a $12 USB lapel mike but don't want to carry extras when remote.

Am I missing a setting somewhere? How does everyone else running Windows SmartSDR with a laptop do it?

TNX. Dave.

Answers

  • Jim Gilliam
    Jim Gilliam Member ✭✭
    edited April 2019

    right click the speaker icon for sound settings. Depending on which version of Windows you have find the microphone and hit properties. You should be able to increase/decrease the microphone gain.
  • Dave - W6OVP
    Dave - W6OVP Member ✭✭
    edited April 2019
    TNX Jim. The volume was at 100 but not the boost. They are now both at full speed and it seems to help. Will run some tests tomorrow.  -Dave
  • Mark NS9N
    Mark NS9N Member ✭✭
    edited February 2020
    This is a Windows issue. I don’t know why Microsoft does this but I have seen it on a number of machines. My Surface Pro is really low with everything set to max. Plug in a headset and bingo all the audio I need.
  • John WA7UAR
    John WA7UAR Member ✭✭✭
    edited April 2019
    This was my issue too. I came across this community thread and took the recommendation to order the Mpow lightweight headset. It has worked wonderfully and gives me the convenient option to use USB or TRRS connections. I recommend it to others now as well. Cheers to all. https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/usb-headset-solution
  • Dave - W6OVP
    Dave - W6OVP Member ✭✭
    edited April 2019
    >This is a Windows issue.

    That's what I was afraid of. Maybe FLEX can goose the transmit audio a bit in the next software release?

    It certainly is nice to use a standalone portable computer (like the iPad) without having to add dangling wires just to get more transmit audio. Windows laptops are 'within range' but in my experience don't do the job without loud yelling.

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