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CHOOSE A MOUNTING LOCATION
The supplied microphone cables are 3 feet long and the computer cables are 6 feet long. Choose a
location that allows these cables to reach your radios and your computer. You may extend the computer
cables within reason or you may purchase optional 6 foot microphone cables. It makes sense to have
your computer at your operating position with the radios. Do not attempt to run the
RIGblaster duo
with a computer across the room, especially if it is on a different house wiring circuit than your ham
station. Put your radios and computer together so everything is at your fingertips for maximum
operating convenience. The
RIGblaster duo
is intended to help make your station convenient to use.
If possible set up your station so you have access to the back panels of all the equipment.
Note: the top cover can be removed without disconnecting the cables, for easy access to the internal
jumpers. Therefore, if possible, mount the
RIGblaster duo
where you can remove the cover.
If you will be using a hand microphone with a coiled cord, consider the tug on the cord. The
RIGblaster duo
is fairly heavy but could be pulled around by a coiled mic cord. Use the supplied
double sided foam stick-on pads as an easy way to secure it.
Locate the
RIGblaster duo
at least 18 inches from anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as
transformer type power supplies, amplifiers, CRT type monitors or rotor control boxes. Do not put the
RIGblaster duo
in strong RF fields.
The
RIGblaster duo
requires little ventilation and can be put in any cool location that does not block
the ventilation for another piece of equipment that does require ventilation.
INSTALLATION PLANNING
This instruction manual is written, and the
RIGblaster duo
is designed, to accommodate any operator
no matter what equipment he or she may have, or what type of operating they would like to do. Beyond
the basic function of the
RIGblaster duo
as a station integration console there are many other options
from which to choose. This would depend on how you wish your station to work and what type of
operating you would like to do.
Advanced options are towards the back of this manual and the basic installation and operation is first.
Continue through this manual, in order, front to back to make setting up the
RIGblaster duo
an easy
step by step process. Start with the primary functions and later explore the advanced options.
We will proceed in order. After you have your station set up to operate more conveniently than ever
before we will discuss operation with Amateur Radio sound card software. Next we will cover
advanced options, including; CAT/CI-V rig control, CW, FSK keying and special audio routing.
Only attempt a full configuration of the
RIGblaster duo
from the start if you have a complete
understanding of exactly what you wish to do and how you would like your station to operate. You also
need an understanding of how these advanced options function, how they are used, their intended use
and why you would want them; before attempting to configure everything at once.
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