Owner`s manual

RIGblaster plus
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Next tune in a signal for the mode and program you have installed and are running.
For PSK31 it is best to tune to 14.07015 USB.
Open the sound card “Recording Control” panel and select whichever input you
are using, mic. or line. Slide the slider up until see the recieve signals on the
software’s waterfall display. Note that on most computers you cannot set the
input level to a sound program with the volume control sliders; you must use
the recording control sliders! Set the level as described in the help files and
instructions supplied with the program you are using. We do not write any software
so our instructions are specifically for setting up a RIGblaster. The software
instructions should come with the program.
After confirming that your software is receiving properly, check that it will generate
a transmit tone. You should be able to hear transmit tones, as sound, coming
out of your computer when the software is placed in transmit mode. This is an
important test of the computer and software operation. With no transmit sound
you will not be able to transmit!
If you have a problem with this step simply install and try another similar ham
radio program instead. If another program works you can be sure you there was
a problem with the first program. If several programs do not work then double
check your soundcard virtual settings and your audio connections.
For more information on using and operating a sound card in a ham station read
K1UHF’s “The In’s and Out’s of a Sound Card” in the October 2003 QST: http://
www.westmountainradio.com/pdf/Ins&Outs.pdf
Continue to the next step only after you have confirmed that you can receive
signals and can hear transmit tones generated.
2. SET THE RIGblaster MICROPHONE WIRING JUMPERS: Different
brands of radios use standard microphone connectors but wire them differently.
We have solved this problem by using jumpers.
You must install jumpers to match your radio’s microphone wiring. The correct
jumper configuration depends on the brand of radio and the type of microphone
connector. Metal eight pin round screw on microphone connector diagrams on
page 12 and square RJ45 modular 8 wire telephone style plugs on page 13. Be
certain to use the diagram that matches both your brand of radio and the type of
microphone connector that it uses.
If you cannot find the appropriate jumper diagram for your radio check our support
page: http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportno.htm
WARNING: It is possible to damage your radio by shorting out a DC voltage
that may be on your mic. jack. Be certain you have the correct jumper wiring
before turning on your radio.