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MFJ-1205

DigiLINK

TM

USB Radio Interface

Instruction & Technical Manual

1.3

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

(a) Front Controls

(b) Rear Connections

Figure 3: MFJ-2104B Controls & Connections

1.

PTT:

Illuminates when the PTT circuit goes active

2.

STATUS:

Indicates the status of the audio chip

3.

RECEIVE:

Adjust receive audio

4.

TRANSMIT:

Adjust transmit audio

5.

IN:

Auxiliary audio input

6.

OUT:

Auxiliary audio output

7.

RADIO:

Connect to radio

8.

USB:

Connect to computer

2

SYSTEM SETUP & OPERATION

2.1

INSTALLATION

Connecting the MFJ-1205 is incredibly simple. First, plug the unit into any free USB port on your
computer. Second, plug the audio cable into the appropriate radio ports. Make sure that your
computer has properly mounted the interface, and you’re good to go! One of the benefits to using
the MFJ-1204 is that if you ever upgrade your radio, you don’t have to purchase an entirely new
unit. Simply order a new cable and jumper board, swap them out with the old ones, and reconnect!
Table lists all of the current jumper board and cable combinations available for the MFJ-1205.

Once connected to your computer, the MFJ-1205 will be recognized and mounted as an audio
device. The exact details of this will vary depending on your operating system. Look for “USB
Audio Device.” During this process the green LED may flash about once per second depending on
the OS, but will glow steadily once ready. At this point the MFJ-1205 is ready to be used by your
favorite software.

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Summary of Contents for DigiLINK MFJ-1205

Page 1: ...DigiLINKTM USB Radio Interface MFJ 1205 INSTRUCTION MANUAL c 2020 MFJ Enterprises Inc 300 Industrial Park Rd Starkville MS 39759 P 662 323 5869 F 662 323 6551 ...

Page 2: ...al handbooks or other official publications The copy of this manual provided to the customer will not be updated to reflect current data Customers using this manual should report errors or omissions recommendations for improvements or other comments to MFJ Enterprises 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 Phone 662 323 5869 Fax 662 323 6551 Business hours M F 8 00 AM 4 30 PM CST ...

Page 3: ... CONTROLS CONNECTIONS 3 2 SYSTEM SETUP OPERATION 3 2 1 INSTALLATION 3 2 2 DIGITAL MODE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT 5 3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 5 List of Figures 1 The MFJ 1205 USB Radio Interface 1 2 Audio output comparison to SignaLink USB 2 3 MFJ 2104B Controls Connections 3 i ...

Page 4: ...dphone port for a connection Building on the success of its predecessor the MFJ 1204 the MFJ 1205 retains the convenient form factor yet removes the permanently attached USB cable Now the unit can easily be stored for transport Figure 1 The MFJ 1205 USB Radio Interface 1 2 FEATURES The MFJ 1205 is a significant leap forward for MFJ s digital products Some of the features include USB 2 0 audio and ...

Page 5: ...CONTESTIA Figure 2c and even military standard M110A waveforms Figure 2d identically to the SignaLink meaning you do not have to choose between quality and affordability a PSK 31 b RTTY 45 c CONTESTIA 8 500 d M110A 600L Figure 2 Audio output comparison to SignaLink USB 2 ...

Page 6: ...nto the appropriate radio ports Make sure that your computer has properly mounted the interface and you re good to go One of the benefits to using the MFJ 1204 is that if you ever upgrade your radio you don t have to purchase an entirely new unit Simply order a new cable and jumper board swap them out with the old ones and reconnect Table 1 lists all of the current jumper board and cable combinati...

Page 7: ...rophone jack J45 MFJ 5745J RJ 45 8 pin Modular IC 706 microphone port D5 MFJ 5705D Ten Tec 5 pin DIN Argo V Jupiter Pegasus Omni VII D8 MFJ 5708D 8 pin DIN Any 8 pin DIN data port D13I MFJ 5713DI ICOM 13 pin DIN IC 706 716 7000 7200 7300 7410 9100 D13K1 MFJ 5713DK1 Kenwood 13 pin DIN TS 140 450S 570D 590S 66 850 870 950 2000 D13K2 MFJ 5713DK2 Kenwood 13 pin DIN TS 440 690 D13K3 MFJ 5713DK3 Kenwood...

Page 8: ...ally want to open up your power control all of the way and use the audio controls on your interface to adjust transmit power The reason for this is to keep the ALC from turning on and distorting your signal The drawback is that it is easy to undermodulate your signal increasing your signal to noise ratio Another common method is to set the power to the desired level then slowly increase the audio ...

Page 9: ...2 323 0549 or the MFJ Factory at 662 323 5869 You will be best helped if you have your unit manual and all information on your station handy so you can answer any questions the technicians may ask You can also send questions by mail to MFJ Enterprises Inc 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 by Facsimile FAX to 662 323 6551 or by email to techinfo mfjenterprises com Send a complete descrip...

Page 10: ...USER NOTES ...

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