West mountain has custom catciv cables available as accessories if the cable package included with the interface doesnt do the trick. This jack is also used to connect to yaesu radios that have pin jack ttl cat capability for controlling yaesu radios with appropriate rig control software. View online or download west mountain radio rigblaster advantage user manual. A builtin usb to serial converter provides tr switching, cw keying and catciv rig control. I use the advantage with an imac and macbook pro, with my kenwood ts2000 transceiver, along with fldigi software, to handle digital radio communications. Rigblaster pro west mountain radio sound card interface. Note that the programs have been provided as shareware or freeware by the software authors to the amateur radio commu. The old unit required constant adjustment of the sound card settings.
Here is the actual photo of the jumpers as i have them configured inside the rigblaster pro. I built the fsk cable for n0fcd to connect his legacy west mountain rigblaster plus to an icom ic756pro. Many modern rigs now connect directly to your pc with a simple usb. Pairs with a pc, tablet or smartphone to provide a sound device and a rig control serial port pairs with a bluetooth headset for operating phone receive and transmit. Schemeit is a free online schematic drawing tool that will allow you to produce professional looking schematic diagrams, add corresponding part numbers, and share your schematic with others. I pulled the rig blaster out of line and uninstalled the port drivers and since we only had 1 comport in the computer i hooked up an edgeport usb to 2 comport unit waited for win 7 to find it and no problem. K4abts tnc to radio diagrams for the packet radio operator. Station hookup diagram basic sound card function 22. Single plug and play usb cable connection to pc no separate audio rig control cables or power supply needed automatically mutes mic audio while transmitting digital modes includes instant setup connectors and cables for microphone configuration front panel mounted transmit and receive audio controls with vox delay control rig.
Icom 756pro and ic756proiii radio setup the set up for the icom 756pro and 756proiii are the same introduction whiles these instructions were developed from the icom 756proiii manual they should work for all. To avoid damage caused by possible electrostatic discharge, always follow this sequence. Watch the west mountain radio produced video that will introduce you to the rigblaster, the leader in sound card interfaces. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The software will follow your frequency, and band provided you are in the limits of an amateur band and mode. West mountain radios rigblaster pro west mount radio has a device called the rigblaster pro. To get started with rig interface, youll need the necessary interface hardware to connect your rig to your pc. Rigblaster pro computer interface and builtin rig control. It actually serves as a nice reminder that the rig is on when im upstairs. Printed circuit board uses fr4 material, double sided, plated through holes, solder mask over bare. If you wish to use a rigblaster and join the echolink qso using the linked radios microphone, the rigblaster pro model is required. Go to that softwares configuration menu consult the software docs or help file and setup the software to use the com port that your rigblasters serial cable is plugged in to. Introduction this document is intended to provide insight and understanding on how an icom radio can be connected to a pc running common logging and operating ssb, digital software. May 30, 2009 this wiring is for the yaesu md100 mic, which is screwed into the front of the rigblaster pro via its 8pin cable 8pin rj45 modular to circular screwon 8pin.
I didnt need to spend 120 if it works no different than my old school rigblaster pro. I have been using the rigblaster pro computer rig interface for a long time. West mountain rbadvantage 580121288 digital sound cards, rb. Output to the rig is accomplished out the back of the rigblaster pro through the 8pin cable 8pin modular rj45 to circular screwon 8pin to a yaesu ct69 connector, which. In addition, when you click on a dx spot from the main form, your rig will tune right to that frequency.
This led may be on with the rigblaster pro turned off if the serial port to the pc is connected and the dtr line of that serial port is active. May 11, 2020 west mountain radio rigblaster advantage digital mode rig control interfaces are designed to properly connect your radio from the microphone to a computer usb connector, allowing you to operate using over 100 existing and any future ham radio sound card programs. Supplied with both a standard db9 rs232 serial cable and usb cable interface supported for mac os9,10, linux, windows 98se vista 32 and 64 bit. Rigblaster pro the complete computer interface for your radio owners manual west mountain radio.
Permit ssb, fsk rtty, cw, and psk operation without any hardware, cable, or jumper changes. Uses bidirectional audio bluetooth protocol hsp and hfp supplied with pc configuration software for maximum flexibility. The output from that sound card is then fed back to the radio to be transmitted more interfacing. To use psk31 deluxe or other digital mode software you will need an audio. It has many outstanding features which will at the same time enhance and simplify your operating. Feb 16, 2012 watch the west mountain radio produced video that will introduce you to the rigblaster, the leader in sound card interfaces.
Rig control, fsk keying and sound operation is supported using two serial ports or when using two separate programs. After going through the well written manual, installing the correct jumper block for kenwood radios, and hooking up the cables, i was up and running with the. West mountain radio rigblaster advantage digital moderig. I believe he was using mmtty, at that time, and had no problems switching software config from afsk to fsk.
Specific jumpering on the j16 jumper block inside the rigblaster pro is required for icom, tentec or yaesu. The compact disc of radio amateur software collection is excluded from any and all warranties by west mountain radio. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna connector of your analyzer. Rigblaster pro rbprc west mountain radio universal radio. The rigblaster pro is a west mountain radio single radio interface to a pc with rig control. Ive played with a signalink usb with its builtin soundcard, but today ill focus on configuring a west mountain radio rigblaster data jack plug and play, to work with fldigi on linux. Rigblaster pro audio processing software worldwidedx radio. This jack is for use with nonsound card software using serial dtr control. The rigblaster pro is the ultimate interface for phone and digital operating. A rigblaster pro is the easiest way to properly connect your radio to a computer so that you may operate using over 100 existing and future ham radio sound card software programs.
Connectivity is demonstrated to show how communications between the radio and pc can be implemented. The 2 jumpers to the right of the block are not connected to anything, they are for jumpering receive audio at the mic connector. This unit allows me to fully utilize my mixw software with various keying modes and rig control while allowing me to use my normal mic without unplugging things all of the time. Rigexpert antenna analyzers, transceiver interfaces. It has worked very well for the last 3 years with no problems. The following is the essential information youll need to get your rig interface connected, up and running with ac log and my contesting software.
Schemeit free online schematic and diagramming tool. West mountain radio rigblaster advantage pdf user manuals. Hams prefer rigexpert portable lightweight analyzers with superior performance. If your radios data jack does not function the way you wish a rigblaster plus or pro is the solution. I owned an older rigblaster pro plus that required a lot of cables to interface to my computer sound card. This is not a project for beginners unless you are very skilled with soldering and metalworking, you run a great risk of ruining your rigblaster if you attempt these mods. The west mountain radio rigblaster pro is the ultimate interface for phone and digital operating. The software turns that input into something the saound card can recognize and handle. Pin 2 receive data rig control option or pass pin 3 transmit data rig control option or pass fsk option pin 5 signal ground isolated digital common ttl rig control interface ports dual circuit mini jack connector.
Icom 756pro and 756proiii 756pro3 complete setup instructions. These pages are intended to support the packet radio users and the ax. Top of the line single radio interface to a pc with rig control. Welcome to the schemeit free online schematic and diagramming tool digikey electronics schemeit project. Presently available ham radio sound card software, a rigblaster, a radio and a.
The sound card ran hot and was difficult to lower the gain enough. Permit ssb, fsk rtty, cw, and psk operation without any hardware, cable, or. A rigblaster is the easiest way to properly connect your radio to a computer so that you may operate using over 100 existing and future ham radio sound card software programs. West mountain radio rigblaster pro pdf user manuals. The west mountain radio rigblasters series provides the easiest way to properly connect your radio to your computers sound card so that you may operate using any present or future ham radio sound card software. For basic amateur radio sound card operation the rigblaster pro is easier to set up and. Specific jumpering on the p16 jumper block inside the rigblaster pro is required for icom, tentec or yaesu. Rigblaster pro schematic industrial electronic components. Internal sound card generates audio completely independently from pcs sound card single plug and play usb cable connection to pc no separate rig control cable or power supply needed mic input with ptt override and interrupt for automatic switching between voice and digital modes includes instant setup connectors and cables for microphone. There is a small issue here when the rig is powered on and the rigblaster is off, the ptt voltage from the rig is getting back into the rb, and causing the power led to glow dimly. Tigertronics signalink usb this is a usb device that functions as an external sound card, with voxcontrolled ptt, so no connections to your computers sound card or serial port are required. How to renumber the rigblaster advantage com port if you find it necessary to renumber the rigblaster advantage com port, e. The rigblaster advantage has been designed with you, the digitalmode operator in mind.
Im interested in hearing opinions, preferences and advice about the various realtime audio processing software that is available and compatible with the rigblaster pro. An email will be sent to technical support with the information from the form. Rms express, the winlink email client, can not control a kantronics kpc2 but must talk to the tnc via a serial port. Mar 09, 2009 if anyone is using this combination of hardware, please advise the interface cable connections you are using. The entire installation is as easy as it possibly could be. Rigblaster pro audio processing software worldwidedx.
Fully isolated computer ground circuit using optoisolators, unlike other. Feel free to try all the possible functions of the rigblaster pro one at a time or all at once depending on your desire to experiment. The rigblaster plus is set by default to use rts for ptt. If both frequency and mode appear, you are all set. Fully isolated cw keying output for direct keying of your rigs cw. A rigblaster pro is the only way to do everything you can do with a computer and a radio. Rigblaster plus modification the following describes a method for connecting an icom transceiver to a pc using the west mountain radio rigblaster plus as an interface device. West mountain pro rigblaster pro owners manual pdf. Mt takes a look at the latest tech west mountain radio. Some of the features of the rigblaster advantage which put it ahead of the competition include.
Rig control is possible along with sound card ptt control and cw keying on a single serial port using hamscope or mixw software. This can include free or retail versions just like to narrow down the choices. It has been a good and rock solid interface without any issues. True constant current battery capacity test with results graphically displayed, constant power testing supported with extended software upgrade rigblaster advantage builtin catciv rigcontrol interface, works with over 2500 radios, front pane. Antenna analyzers are designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines.
With some help from the agw software suite and w2ygs agw express interface the modem can be utilized by rms express and other packet radio applications. Order rigblaster nomic usbserial complete 58008959 at gpscentral. West mountain radio cw cable for rigblaster advantage. Interfaces, radio to computer, amp, rotor, coax switch, internet. This jack is also used to connect to yaesu radios that have din jack ttl cat capability for controlling yaesu radios with appropriate rig control software. Hardware and software basics there is a whole plethora of hardware available for hooking serial, usb, and sound card audio up between your pc and your radio. High gain bluetooth antenna provides up to 33 feet range. This user manual will explain the additional connection and configuration options for full functionality. Jack for controlling icom or tentec radios with appropriate rig control software. Standard ttl 5v logic, selectable bidirectional or unidirectional. West mountain radio rigblaster pro i monitoring times.
Rigblaster plus ii, rigblaster plus 2 by west mountain radio. West mountain pro rigblaster pro owners manual pdf download. The latest version of the software may be found at the downloads section of the. If you install the new audio file per howards instructions you will need to use the new overlay as the default system selection in mumble since you are using the audio card. I have been using the rigblaster pro with my kenwood ts570d has worked very well and now need to construct a new interface cable for the rigblaster pro to k3. For running two separate software programs, one for sound card ptt switching, cw and rtty and another program for rig control you may opt to use two serial. You will be able to operate any soundcard based digital mode that your radio could not otherwise operate.
Assembled in usa to ipc610 manufacturing standards. This device is designed to connect your radio audio, and control lines to and from your computer in a safe and effective way. Start the program that you have installed and have working. West mount radio has a device called the rigblaster pro.
A rigblaster takes care of the interfacing, keeping levels at the right level, and preventing any rf from getting where it doesnt belong hopefully. When finished, you will have a pretty much hands free operation. True constant current battery capacity test with results graphically displayed, constant power testing supported with extended software upgrade rigblaster advantage builtin catciv rig control interface, works with over 2500 radios, front pane. The rigblaster pro flexibility provides, for example, four ways to connect to receive audio. Voice shaper by ve3nea is an amazing free program for this plug in 2nd mic. Feb 04, 2014 choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. Feel free to try all the possible functions of the rigblaster pro one at a.
Specific jumpering on the p16 jumper block inside the rigblaster pro is. Rigblaster pro computer interface and builtin rig control from. Fully isolated cw keying output for direct keying of your rig s cw. Compatible with all manufacturers radios can be used with almost any make or model microphone and most model radios no matter what brand. Describe your experience with the west mountain radio rigblaster pro and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The rigblaster pro was conceived as a platform to support all amateur radio sound card, keying and rig control software, even software that has not yet been written. West mountain radio wmr rigblaster interface unit with a newer model. Here is the diagram as published in the rigblaster pro manual. West mountain radio rigblaster pro computer rig interface. West mountain radio rigblaster pro computerrig interface. As a matter of fact, i have two of them, one for the markv and one for the pro iii. Page 7 yaesu radios that have din jack ttl cat capability for controlling yaesu radios with appropriate rig control software.
The pro model incorporates the time proven operation of the m8 and plus model rigblasters with the addition of many new features, while providing simplified operation and greater flexibility. If you want a great rigblaster box that you wont need to modify like this, check out the pro. Select your rigblaster and radio to see a diagram of the cables connecting the rigblaster to the radio. Yaesu cat interfacing can be done using the icom ct17 circuit. This is a new multimode, multiplatform software for radio amateurs. Because rigblaster pro has the capability to facilitate both rig control and fsk, each may require the txd transmitted data line of a serial port or usb interface cable, making it necessary to have two serialcom rs232 inout ports on the rear panel of the rigblaster pro. If your radio is not in the dropdown list, select not listed and fill out the form that will appear.
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