[WriteLog] To RIGBlaster Users

[Steve Dyer]

Is there a need to isolate the mike to soundcard?

Steve, W1SRD

-----Original Message-----
From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
[mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jim McDonald
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 8:18 PM
To: Don Hill AA5AU; GW4BLE; writelog@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] To RIGBlaster Users


Don,

I'm using a Rigblaster Plus for FSK and a little bit of PSK31.  I have my
mic going to it, and its audio output to the mic input of the Mark-V.  I
saved myself the effort of making an interface, of course, and it seems to
work well with MMTTY/FSK and Digipan.  I have the sound card and Rigblaster
set so that I leave my mic gain on the Mark-V the same for PSK31 (a couple
of QSOs to date!) and SSB.

One drawback is that one still can't use the voice keyer of WL unless the
mic is routed to the input of the sound board, which was a disappointment.
(I had hoped, but obviously not confirmed, that it would do that with the
recommended isolation.)

A disadvantage to this setup is that I only have the SSB filters available
in PSK31 unless I use K6SE's program, which I can't do if I'm using rig
control with WL of DXbase; that disadvantage of course doesn't exist in the
MP.  The solution, I think would be to use the AFSK/Packet input on the
radio instead, but I'm not doing that.
I still had to figure out the Rigblaster and its jumper settings, so it
wasn't a 30-minute exercise.

I have the PC's stereo speakers plugged into the RB, which is a convenience.
I have a bit of hum with them that I haven't taken the time to track down.

>From reading the QST review of the MFJ unit, it doesn't do FSK.

That's my experience, FWIW.

Jim N7US


----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Hill AA5AU" <aa5au@bellsouth.net>
To: "GW4BLE" <GW4BLE@btinternet.com>; <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] To RIGBlaster Users


I've been waiting for replies to this one, but none so far.  I am also
interested in what advantages a Rigblaster or Rigblaster Plus has over
a standard homebrew interface.

Although not announced here, I have created a tutorial on my web site
called "Getting Started on RTTY" at www.aa5au.com/rtty.  In these pages,
I have tried to show how to get started on RTTY using MMTTY.

Since creating the pages, the #1 question I'm getting is about the use of
a Rigblaster, mainly the Rigblaster Plus.  Although I've seen them at Dayton
and read through their website, I'm still not all together sure exactly what
the Rigblaster does other than the basic PTT and audio routing.  I
understand
the Plus model has FSK.

Any and all comments concerning the Rigblaster appreciated.

Thanks,
Don AA5AU

----- Original Message -----
From: "GW4BLE" <GW4BLE@btinternet.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 10:11 AM
Subject: [WriteLog] To RIGBlaster Users


> Hello,
>
> As a "new-guy-on-the-block" so to speak, having just purchased Writelog in
> the last week or so, I would be interested to hear of user
> reports/recommendations of Rigblaster Plus with Writelog 10.33. Is it
> *really* worth the investment - are there positive benefits over other
> brands, and any pit-falls I should be aware of?
>
> My general logging software is DX4WIN so obviously there is some
> compatibility here.
>
> Rig is FT1000MP with Heil BM10, computer runs with Windows98SE  and  has a
> Yamaha DS-XG soundboard.
>
> Oh yes, I *have* checked the archives, but more recent user reports would
be
> appreciated.
>
> Steve
>
> GW4BLE
>
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