"How-To" - Digirig Configuration for Windows 10 & 11

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Thank you for your submission. Lots of operators prefer a printed manual so this will be a great resource. A few notes:

In the Windows settings I recommend moving the default device and default communication device from Digirig components to computer’s regular speaker and mic.

Sound Issue Xeigu G90 & WSJT-X

I’ll use this opportunity to explain the sound card default assignments and explain why none of them belong with Digirig components. The default audio devices are used anytime the sound plays/recorded on the computer and there is no explicit device assigned in the app to handle it. When new sound card is connected for the first time Windows assumes (correctly in most cases, but not with Digirig) that this is what you want to use as a default device. In case of Digirig that means that if you do…

Also “listen” checkbox can be useful in the initial setup/troubleshooting stage. Some operators might prefer to keep it enabled initially to monitor the incoming audio. This will work with the correct defaults assignments (previous point).