[RTTY] Rigblaster- worth the money?

[Andrew J. O'Brien]

I can't say much about Rig Blaster since I have never owned one.  I can say 
that you are correct that it is much easier to have a multiple feature box. 
I just obtained a Microkeyer which controls my rig, interfaces to the PC for 
all the digital modes, allows for a connection of my microphone-no more 
unplugging the thing all the time, and serves as a CW keyer also.  The 
Microkeyer is also better built that my homebrew and I get better digital 
reports, improved isolation.

Andy K3UK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Wood" <mike.wood at acsalaska.net>
To: "Bill Coleman" <aa4lr at arrl.net>
Cc: "3830 RTTY" <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 12:51 AM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rigblaster- worth the money?


> My main interest with a rigblaster or similar interface is the fact that 
> you
> can have multiple features in one box.  The way my setup is now, I can
> either use CAT or digital modes, but not both.  Lack of ports and such are
> keeping me from using rig control while going digital.  I have tried 
> several
> configurations and none seem to work as of yet. And yes, my CI-V unit is
> homebrew.
>
> Having to change my freqs manually during a contest is very time 
> consuming.
> Turn the dial, reset the freq to match on the computer and make the next
> contact.
>
> I just thought that it would be really neat to have all my stuff, mic,
> paddle, interface, CAT, routed through one box.  Would make working a
> contest much easier and save the growing rats nest of cables behind my 
> rig.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill Coleman" <aa4lr at arrl.net>
> To: "Mike Wood" <mike.wood at acsalaska.net>
> Cc: "3830 RTTY" <rtty at contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rigblaster- worth the money?
>
>
>>
>> On May 6, 2005, at 11:31 AM, Mike Wood wrote:
>>
>>> Been looking at the rigblasters and am wondering if they are worth the
>>> money.  I am currently using a Buxcomm Rascal, but all the features of
>>> the
>>> Rigblaster make it very attractive.
>>>
>>> Was wondering what you all have to say about them?
>>
>> How handy are you with building electronic projects?
>>
>> The commercial adapters certainly look nice and have good features -- 
>> but it really isn't hard to build your own interface. All it takes is a
>> couple of audio transformers and maybe an opto-isolator.
>>
>> Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
>> Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
>>             -- Wilbur Wright, 1901
>>
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