RIGblaster Plus II
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Step 3: Install Your Microphone and Test Its Operation on the Air
The unique feature of the
RIGblaster Plus II
is that out of the box it will
work with over 2000 different radios. Because different brands of radios
use the same microphone connectors, however, each requires a different
wiring. A simple and elegant solution integrated in the unit is microphone
wiring jumper blocks to allow for universally matching the different wiring
schemes. A set of Instant Setup Connectors (ISCs) are included to get the
wiring right without ever looking at a diagram.
There are six ISCs supplied: three “Round Metal” and three “RJ45 Modular”
for Icom, Yaesu or Kenwood. You will also notice JRC on the Yaesu ROUND
METAL and Alinco, SGC and Elecraft on the Kenwood round metal ISCs.
Out of the six different ISCs, pick the one that matches your radio make,
and also the type or style of connector: “Round Metal” or “RJ45 Modular.
Holding the correct ISC in hand, orient the “front” arrow pointing towards
the front of the
RIGblaster Plus II
and plug it into the “P1” microphone
jumper block (being careful to line up the two rows of pins with the left edge
of pins, see pictures below). Note that the two right pins are unused on a
RIGblaster Plus II
.
Keep the extra ISCs for future use if you get a new radio.
Connect your microphone to the 8 pin round metal connector on front or the
RJ45 to the back. Connect the supplied microphone cable to the unoccupied
connector and the other end to your radio.
