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CW CABLING AND SETUP
Turn off your radios and the
RIGblaster duo
before connecting cables to either unit.
There are two optically isolated CW keying outputs to be used with CW software. These outputs always
function and key together. You have three ways to determine which radio transmits. You can use two
different COM ports for PTT control, you can use semi-break in keying and only select one radio or you
can use a PTT switch selected by the RIGblaster “xmit select” switch.
Connect patch cords between the CW OUT (R6) and (R7) jacks on the rear panel of the
RIGblaster
duo
and plug the other ends into the straight key CW jacks on your radios. If the CW Key jack on your
radio is a ¼” jack, use the supplied 1/8” to ¼” adapters. For computer CW make sure your radio CW
keying is set for “Straight Key” mode for the jack you are using. Many radios have a CW straight key
jack on the rear, or one of the two jacks may be set to straight key operation via a radio menu setting.
The remaining setup for computer controlled CW will be done in the application software you choose.
Control of CW is not selectable and will always be controlled by the DTR line of the Serial Port for CW.
Make sure when you configure your software that you observe this convention.
On the CW OUT jacks, the sleeve goes to common ground and the tip goes to the keying circuit, the ring
of this connector is not used.
RTTY FSK CABLING AND SETUP
Turn off both your radios and the
RIGblaster duo
before connecting cables to either unit.
There are two optically isolated FSK keying outputs to be used with RTTY FSK keying software. These
outputs always function and key together. You have two ways to determine which radio transmits. You
can use two different COM ports for PTT control or use a PTT switch selected by the RIGblaster “xmit
select” switch.
Your radio will have to be capable of RTTY/FSK to utilize this option. FSK wiring is unique to each
amateur radio transceiver manufacturer, therefore you will have to consult your specific radio owners
manual for information about how to connect to the FSK input of your radio.
For many radios, the FSK connection is via an accessory connection on the rear panel of the transceiver.
West Mountain Radio has ready-made cables for connection between a RIGblaster and the FSK input of
many Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu radios. They are available on our web site
http://www.westmountainradio.com
under other
RIGblaster
Accessories.
After you have constructed or purchased the correct FSK cable, connect the mini plug end to FSK OUT,
either
(R8)
or
(R9)
on the rear panel of the
RIGblaster duo
. Connect the other end of this cable to
the appropriate FSK input keying connection on your transceiver. Always check the wiring prior to
connecting homemade cables to your equipment.
On the FSK OUT
(R8)
and
(R9)
jacks, the sleeve goes to common ground and the tip goes to the FSK
keying circuit, the ring of this connector is not used.
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