Owner’s Manual
2
SOUND CARD OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND SETUP
(READ CAREFULLY and PROCEED IN ORDER)
These instructions explain how to use and setup only the
RIGblaster Plus II. Refer to the manual for your radio, the help
files for your PC and third party ham radio software for the other
necessary information.
Step 1: Install PSK31 Software — Connect Receive Audio and Start
Receiving
The RIGblaster is not needed to receive, only transmit, and is
recommended to remain in its enclosure. Please insert the DVD shipped
with this product into your DVD drive. The install menu will automatically
open. Click the
“Software Collection” XMIT
button. Next click the
XMIT
button for
PSK31
, and finally click
XMIT
for
WINPSK
. This is an easy
and simple PSK31 program to get started with.
NOTE:
Only an advanced user should install another program or mode.
We recommend not starting with Ham Radio Deluxe! HRD is a rig control
program that will disable the companion sound card program, Digital
Master 780, from working correctly with any standard sound card interface.
Use one of the supplied 1/8” stereo mini plug audio cables to connect
your radio’s speaker output to your PC’s line-in input (usually blue.)
Your PC’s microphone input can be used if you have a laptop without
line-in input, but line-in input is preferred. If you have purchased a fixed-
level audio cable made for your model radio from West Mountain Radio,
follow the instructions packaged with the cable.
NOTE:
With the appropriate cable you may use any audio output on
any radio (speaker, headphone, record, phone patch or data audio out)
and either of a PC’s audio inputs (line or mic.). The most convenient
connection from the radio is a fixed level audio connection. The line-in
input on a PC is preferred but a microphone input will work as it can be
set correctly from most sound card virtual control panels. Consider your
preferences for operating your radio and computer to best decide which
connection to use.
WARNING:
As explained in the preface of this manual be certain your
desktop PC is powered and grounded to the same AC outlet and house
wiring circuit (on the same circuit breaker) as the rest of your ham
station! This is safer and better for many reasons that are both related
and unrelated to the RIGblaster installation.
