Upload a WAV file into a slot¶
Load a pre-recorded WAV file from your computer into one of the Digital Voice Keyer's slots so you can play it back on-air without recording live.
Before you start¶
- AetherSDR must be connected to the radio. The DVK panel is only available when a radio connection is active.
- The DVK panel must be visible in the main window. It appears when DVK is enabled or a voice mode is active.
- Have the WAV file ready on your computer.
Steps¶
- Locate the slot row you want to load the file into (F1 through F8).
- Right-click anywhere on that slot's row frame.
- In the context menu that appears, select the upload option.
- In the file dialog that opens, navigate to your WAV file and select it.
- Confirm the selection. The slot duration label updates from "Empty" to the file length when the transfer completes.
What each control does¶
| Control | Behavior | Default |
|---|---|---|
| F1 … F8 slot buttons | Selects and plays that slot; right-click to open the context menu for rename or WAV upload. | — |
| Slot name labels | Shows the name assigned to the slot. | Recording <n> |
| Slot duration labels | Displays the recording length, or "Empty" if the slot has no content. | Empty |
| Slot progress bars | Shows live playback or record progress. Hidden when the slot is idle. | — |
Tips¶
- After the upload finishes, verify the slot duration label no longer shows "Empty" before transmitting.
- You can rename the slot immediately after uploading by right-clicking the row again and selecting the rename option. See Rename a slot.
Troubleshooting¶
- Slot duration still shows "Empty" after selecting a file — The transfer to the radio may have failed. Check that the radio connection is still active, then try the upload again.
- The context menu does not appear — Click somewhere else first to deselect any active control, then right-click directly on the slot row frame.