Note:
References used throughout this document, such as
(R15)
refer to the
RIGblaster Pro
Switch, Connector, Knob, Jack or LED as illustrated on these PANEL DESCRIPTION
pages.
Example; “This connection is made to the MICROPHONE OUTPUT
(R15)
on the
RIGblaster Pro
”.
(R15)
refers to Rear Panel illustration number
to quickly locate this particular Switch,
Connector, Knob, Jack or LED.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS
STEP 1 - INSTALL SOFTWARE AND START RECEIVING
The
RIGblaster Pro
is not needed to receive so leave it in the box!
Placed the included CD ROM into the CD drive. If the PC does not auto-run the CD, click on
My Computer to locate the drive and double click on the CD drive. The West Mountain Radio
screen will pop up in a few seconds.
Now click on
the “XMIT” button for the “West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Software Collection”.
Choose one of the programs to try and follow the installation prompts that appear on the
screen to install the software. An icon will be placed on the desktop to execute this software in
the future without the need of this CD. Keep the CD for future reference. The software can also
be executed from the Windows task menu by click
ing “Start”>“Programs”, and select to
execute that program.
Using one of the supplied mini plug cables, (referred to throughout this manual as “Patch
Cord”) connect the speaker output of the radio to the Line In (Mic In on a laptop) to the PC.
There are three other receive audio connection options that will be described later in this manual.
Tune in an appropriate signal for the mode selected. On the CD, is a chart of standard
operating frequencies for the various modes. For a better understanding of what to listen for
when tuning, the CD also contains recordings of many of these exciting new modes.
Double click the little yellow speaker icon in the lower right corner of the Windows screen. The
Windows sound playback control panel
will open. Click “Options”> “Properties”> “Recording”>
“OK” to get the recording control panel. With the mouse, turn up the “Line In” slider (or
“Microphone In” on a laptop) about half way and click “Select”.
Turn up the
radio volume control (AF Gain) to the 9 or 10 o’clock position or until a signal is
displayed on the ham radio sound card software screen.
Follow the instructions or Help provided with each software program to tune in the station by
using the radio and/or software. Try tuning in several other stations or even try another
program or mode.
NOTE:
Before proceeding beyond this step, disconnect the audio cable installed above.
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