Owner`s manual

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Owner’s Manual
Open the sound card “Recording Control” panel and select whichever input you are
using, mic. or line, and slide the slider up until see the signals you radio is receiving 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 its 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 sound
card 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 7 and square
RJ45 modular 8 wire telephone style plugs on page 8. Be certain to use the diagram
that matches both your brand of radio and the type of microphone connector that it uses.
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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.
TIP: The diagrams depict the actual appearance of the jumper block in the RIGblaster.
The black squares with the wires depict where the black and white wire jumpers go. A
circle denotes that no jumper is installed on that pin.