[VHFcontesting] Sound card interfacing, and an FT-897D

[Rod]

Dan,

You don't need to hassle with cables to your your laptop sound card. 
The Tigertronics SingnaLink USB has its own sound chip and smartly uses the FT-897 Data Port. 

Get one here:
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tgr-sl-usb then click the add to cart button. Then you will see the discounted Data Port cable, TGR-SL-CAB6PM. Then you should get the jumper module, TGR-SL-MOD6PM, to set the unit internally for this cable without wire jumper hassles. Click either item link in your cart to see the TGR-SL-MOD6PM. 

The Tigertronics SL USB has superior s/n and adjustable transmit and receive level controls, plus no external speaker will be required for your radio.

Good luck with the Rover!

Rod
WN8R