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Re: [TenTec] Some Apparent Problems With Computer Control With My Argona

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Some Apparent Problems With Computer Control With My Argonaut VI RIgs
From: Michael Chowning <mike.chowning@mgccc.org>
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Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:26:20 -0500
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Steve,
  Also, this previous reply of Bob McGraw (K4TAX) to another’s question, might 
be pertinent to you as well - that is the proper sequence of loading the 
drivers.

>I think this is one of those Windows silly issues.   Windows has a propensity 
>to want to assign com ports based on demand.  And in some cases, it may take 
>Windows some time for the port issue to clear when the radio is turned off.  
>Even in >some cases, having to physically disconnect the USB cable from the 
>computer may be necessary.  Then plug in the USB cable and then turn on the 
>Radio.   Ideally, the computer / Windows will recognize the correct port and 
>drivers.

>There is a preferred sequence with regard to turning on a system.  Start with 
>the computer on and booted, connect the radio, and turn the radio on.   In 
>reverse, turn the radio off, close Windows and shut the computer off.    I've 
>observed in >some cases shutting things down in the incorrect sequence will 
>confuse Windows.

>73

>Bob, K4TAX

Mike, N8TTR

> On Dec 28, 2017, at 8:14 PM, Steve Berg <wa9jml@frontier.com> wrote:
> 
> I have been trying to use different software to control my Argonaut VI rigs 
> that I use with VHF transverters.  It seems that when I plug a USB Cable into 
> the back of the radios, and turn on the rig, and then turn on the computer, 
> the computer loads the device driver, and this seems to affect the SSB and AM 
> modes of the receiver, but not so much when it is run on CW.  There seems to 
> be a great deal of popping noise, and distortion so that I cannot even copy 
> stations or beacons when using LSB or USB.  The noise is there even on CW, 
> but it is much less.  This renders my Argo VI radios useless on voice or 
> digital modes.  When I unplug the USB cable, the noise stops or is greatly 
> reduced.  It does this with USB cables that are plain but shielded, and with 
> those with ferrite chokes installed.  This has been plaguing my station for 
> months.  Does anyone have any ideas on what is happening?  I have 3 Argo VI 
> rigs, one with the older driver, and two with the newer driver.  It works the 
> same on all three radios.
> 
> Help?
> 
> 
> Steve WA9JML
> 
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