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| Reviews Summary for Signal Link USB Computer-Radio Interface |
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Reviews: 123
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $89
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Description: The new SignaLinkTM USB combines the performance of our SL-1+ with a state of the art “built-in” low-noise USB Sound Card. This innovation delivers optimum performance while eliminating the need to attach to your computer's existing sound card. Convenient front panel controls and simplified installation make this one of the most user-friendly interfaces on the market.
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More info: http://www.tigertronics.com/
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W0BBI
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 27, 2009 14:53
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UPDATE
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This a brief update as a ran into a problem that I wanted to share in case others experience the same thing. I recently used my Al82 Amp chasing a DX station. I was using the CW program in my DM780 software with the signal link and everything locked up. After much trail and error I replaced the USB A/B cord running from the Signal Link to the computer with one that was larger in external diameter having 24 AWG wire. Problem solved. No more RF induced lock up.
Note to Signal Link if they are reading this; I suggest you change that cord to a more robust one.
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KA4AIY
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 14, 2009 08:03
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Good Choice
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Tried a few others; home brewed version; The SignaLink USB is the best for the price. Fool proof install. I think by isolating the sound card from the PC produces a cleaner audio signal to the transceiver. I can't prove it (no elaborate test gear) But seems so compared with other interfaces I used that used the internal PC sound card. Same PC used for all, an older PC running XP.
You get what you pay for.. you can go cheap and pay half the USB's price, but you will get less.
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KE4EX
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 13, 2009 09:55
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Love them !!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Yea them, liked the first one so much last month got another. Simple ain't the word.
I did make a copy of the connection pages, you never know, I do run digital and it sure is fun.
Would I buy another, sure...........
73
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W4KVW
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 12, 2009 19:58
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ONE "BAD" BOY! }:>)
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just got my SignaLink USB this week but can say for sure it's ONE BAD BOY!So SIMPLE too connect & operate that even I can do it.Using it with my ICOM 756 PROII & I do NOT see how ANYTHING could be any SIMPLER too operate than this little MAGIC BOX.I have filled up the log book in just TWO DAYS with contacts from all over the world using LOW POWER.You will NOT BEAT this piece of gear!Get yourself a SIGNALINK USB by the folks at TigerTronics & I'll catch you in the WATERFALL real soon as well!Forget the rest & buy the BEST the FIRST TIME for about $100 it's a STEAL! }:>)
CLAYTON
W4KVW
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W9GOD
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 4, 2009 10:55
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EXCELLENT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I acted "STUPIDLY" and ordered from S/L Grants Pass, Oregon took UPS 10 days to deliver to Tenn. SHOULD have ordered from DX Engineering!! Simple 1 cable to TEN TEC JUPITER, 1 to computer USB and jumper wiring. Did not work so I called Jason, Technical Support at TigerTronics. He had me open the unit, change the internal jumper to INCREASE the audio signal and NOW I AM ON THE YELLOW BRICK Road. DigiPan, MT-63 bring it on. This unit is so simple to install, THAT EVEN A CAVEMAN CAN INSTALL IT. TIGERTRONICS, SIGNALINK USB UNIT ROCKS!!
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KE9G
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 20, 2009 11:25
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IC-7000 issue fixed
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Tigertronics reads these comments! They sent me an email a few day after posting to this forum informing me that there is an easier way to attenuate the audio to/from an IC-7000. A 47K or 100K ohm resisitor used as the SPKR jumper on J1 would do the trick. JUST MAKE SURE you use a resistor with the very thin leads (1/4W or smaller) or you will damage J1.
This has been recently updated on their troubleshooting website.
They fixed the issue so I am changing my rating from a 4 to a 5.
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W1NDY
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 8, 2009 15:33
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An outstanding product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have tried the rest, and now own the best. After reading each and every review of this product, seeing it in action on the waterfall, and talking to a lot of happy users, I purchased one. Total installation time of under 15 minutes, and I am getting great reviews of my signal quality from both domestic and DX stations. Mine is on an ICOM 746PRO, so I use the DATA USB setting, but I have absolutely no ALC issues. Using other interfaces, I had serious ALC problems, bad enough that ICOM said the radio was damaged, needed to be repaired. Other reviewers had several interesting suggestions in their reviews, and I followed them all. Again, a great product, well made, simple to setup and operate. Works perfect with Vista.
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N8MME
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 7, 2009 06:31
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Fantastic!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Last week I received the unit from DX Engineering, and that only took a few days from ordering to receiving. I am using the unit with a Kenwood TM-V71A for MMSSTV on a 2 meter digital net. After setting the jumpers correctly (messed up the first try--I put one end of the grounding jumper in the wrong hole) and hooking up the unit, it worked perfectly. Only 2 cables to connect and minimal computer and MMSSTV program settings had to me made. Having the TX and RX controls on the front of the unit make it so easy to use. It is great to have the computer sound card free to handle other programs that may be running. Tigertronics has thought of everything with this product, and the setup manual and on-line infomation is very complete and easy to use. I highly recommend this product for anyone who needs a fool-proof interface for digital programs.
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W6AAJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 6, 2009 11:45
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Excellent
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've owned many interfaces over the years and I've built a few of my own. This is absolutely the best.
I'm running an FT-2000.
I opened the shipping box, plugged in a few jumper cables (inside the unit) and plugged it in to the radio. The other cable goes to USB. That's all the wire clutter you get. Load your favorite software and the fun begins. It just works!!!! (and that's a good thing)
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