Re: [wsjt-devel] Subject: Feature request: Output audio device selection for alert sounds

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I do it the other way around - cheap dongle set as Windows default, 
in-built soundcard for WSJT-X and SDR's as on my PC it's better 
resolution etc.

Each PC hardware is probably different but might be worth a look.

Alan G0TLK

On 27/04/2025 15:00, Hasan N0AN via wsjt-devel wrote:
> There is no need for your feature request. WSJT-X should not be using 
> the only audio device available  to your computer, or put it another 
> way, X should not be using the windows default audio device.
>
> Add a simple sound card usb dongle (less than $10 on Amazon). Use that 
> for WSJT-X, use the default Windows audio device for your warnings.
>
> Or...if you have a modern radio with USB interface, use the Radio's 
> USB interface for both Audio and CAT control in WSJT-X, and use the 
> computer's default sound card for alerts from WSJT-X
>
> Don't use windows' default audio device (built in audio/sound card in 
> the computer) for WSJT-X  TX and RX
>
> 73, N0AN
>
> Hasan
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM F4HTB via wsjt-devel 
> <wsj...@li...> wrote:
>
>     Hello everyone,
>
>     I would like to suggest a small but useful improvement for WSJT-X
>     regarding audio handling.
>
>     Currently, WSJT-X uses the system’s default audio output to play
>     alert
>     sounds.
>     In some setups, this can lead to problems: I have noticed, both
>     personally and among other operators, that when using the same audio
>     interface for radio transmission and for WSJT-X, the alert sounds may
>     accidentally be transmitted over the air.
>
>     I have observed this behavior both under Windows and Linux.
>
>     To prevent this issue, I propose adding an option in the Audio tab of
>     the configuration menu to allow users to select a specific output
>     device
>     for alert sounds, independently of the device used for radio
>     transmissions.
>
>     For reference, Fldigi has provided this capability for a long time,
>     which helps avoid this kind of problem.
>
>     Thank you very much for considering this request, and thank you
>     for all
>     the excellent work on WSJT-X.
>
>     73,
>
>
>
>
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