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| Reviews Summary for Signal Link USB Computer-Radio Interface |
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Reviews: 124
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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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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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W4CBL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 5, 2009 21:47
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Perfect in every way!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Let me join with the eHam choir when I say:
If you need a computer-to-radio digital modes interface, you CANNOT do any better than the SignaLink USB!!!!!
Hands-down the easiest to set up and use interface on the market; and I've tried most of them!
You won't be sorry if you buy this sweet little unit.
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KB1NXE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 29, 2009 09:57
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What a Box!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got this last Friday after ordering from DX Engineering on Wednesday! Plugged it in and configured my software (DM780) and away I was. Making contacts within 10 minutes. Amazing. The instructions are the cleanest and most comprehensive I've seen in years. Even a Neanderthal can do it (hi hi)!
The ability to operate all the digital modes is easier than you think. Order this box, plug it into your computer and rig (mic connector is the easiest) and now you have it all at your fingertips. No messing with your computer's sounds or sound card. No fussing with changing settings between normal operations and radio operations (a big plus if the computer is shared). No re-running cables. This is slick and the way to go.
Great Job!
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N2QQF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 29, 2009 07:30
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Great Investment
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I will start off buy saying this is a very good buy. I have had a few other interfaces including the west mountain line and some homebrew interfaces as well. This by far blows away my home made interface as well as any other west mountain piece of gear. I love the ability to adjust the TX and RX levels without interfacing with my computer. This unit makes life a breeze. I will say that you can't just take it out of the box and operate as there is some small jumpers to be added but it is a simple task.
I was initially a little confused thinking I did not need to add the jumpers since i bought the model for my FT-2000 but after realizing it was not operating i opened the box and found the jumpers were not connected. This was an obvious oversight on my behalf but none the less it was a simple correction. The jumpers took all of 3-5 minutes depending on how fat your fingers are :)
The unit is well constructed (overall) the only thing I felt a little uneasy about was the fact that when you take apart the case the board is very fragile as with most component level boards of this size. Other than that, if you are careful in completing the jumper exercise it will not be an issue. After I completed the jumpers, I slide the case on and boy it was a simple 1,2,3 get on the air and start sending data. The unit was very simple to use and it connected very easily to my computer running Vista 32 bit and it recognized the unit almost immediately. I was sending data without any interference or RF like I previously experienced with the Rig Blaster devices.
I was very satisfied with the unit and would absolutely recommend this unit to anyone. I usually wait some time before posting a review as I made the mistake of reviewing two devices too early but I did post a followup on those units in order to accurately describe my experience with the products. I have had this unit for about two (2) months now and I can without hesitation say this unit is very good and has performed quite well in situations my other rig blaster device was unable to do. I as well as a few other hams I know have had issues with RF with their Rig Blaster devices including their top of the line devices.
I hope this helps and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Regards.
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WB8UUJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2009 14:32
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I'm completely satisfied!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Everything good that has been said here about the SignaLink USB interface, and its TigerTronics support, is entirely accurate. And thanks to all the eHam posters for leading me to the SignaLink USB interface. I'm now on-the-air HF from my 2nd floor apartment with 25W from an IC706MKIIG to an indoor wire 20M dipole. And I'm making lotsa QSOs, and having lotsa fun! Who said one couldn't work HF from an apartment?
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KB2VYZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 3, 2009 22:05
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Well Built, operates flawlessly!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a GREAT unit, that is very well built, and is about as plug and play as you can get (it comes with EVERYTHING you need to get it up and running). It works well in ALL of the modes that it can be operated on, and is really inexpensive ($104.95 set-up for my Kenwood TS-2000 ACC2 jack). I also want to mention how courteous the staff is. I will definitely be doing business with Tigertronics again!
73 de Frank/KB2VYZ
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W5NNH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 3, 2009 11:51
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Love it!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Replaced another vendor's commercial interface with the SignaLink USB. For the price of the SignaLink USB ($99 from the local HRO, with Kenwood 13-pin cable), an IOGear USB repeater ($25), an IOGear 4-port USB 2.0 hub ($15) and an IOGear 2-port USB to RS232 interface ($18) ($158 total, before tax) I have almost the same functionality as another vendor's $400 unit PLUS I get an extra RS232 port for controlling my rotator as well as one for controlling the rig using CAT.
The unit is built into a robust case and has easy-to-use controls on the front. The only drawback is that, unlike the $400 unit, you have to set jumpers inside the SignaLink USB for different radios. Would have liked to have seen that software controlled.
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K7UA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 1, 2009 12:48
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Works great
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought a Signal Link USB over a year ago to get on to RTTY. It has worked out very well with an Icom 775DSP, IC756Pro3, and a Ten Tec Orion II. Just set the internal jumpers to change radios. I'm not a big RTTY user, but I have easily made RTTY DXCC this past year and picked up a couple of new DXCC countries for my mixed DXCC award with this box. Simple to set up. Having RX, TX, and delay knobs and one USB connection is all very convenient. Not much money to get a lot of capability.
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N7ZM
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Rating: 5/5
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May 22, 2009 11:43
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Working Great now
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I first couldn't get my signalink USB to function on transmit properly. I had to use MOX to send SSTV. With persistance and elimination I found my probelm. My motherboard has a built in soundmax sound card. The drivers were installed for this. I installed a Soundbalster Live card years ago and diabled the soundmax in my CMOS.
When I installed the Signalink USB with it's own sound card, I had drivers in my system for 3 sound cards. This was confusing the signalink in setup for xmit only, it would recieve ok but only xmit when radio was in MOX, manual xmit.
Through process of elimination, I removed my soundblaster and enabled the soundmax on board sound card. Then I set the device ID to 2 in MMSSTV. That's when everything started to work in transmit ok and it keyed my signalink and radio using EXTFSK for my keying port. With drivers for 3 sound cards this did not key before me removing the soundbalster.
Everything is great now and this product rates a 5 now for simplicity of the product and a five star rating in quality. A little frustration in the beginning but not the Signalink's fault.
If your into Digital modes I would not hesitate in the Signalink USB setup.
73 Ron N7ZM
N7ZM@att.net
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KA4AIY
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Rating: 4/5
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May 9, 2009 11:11
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I like it-better than others for Price
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After using/trying two other PC-to-Rig digital interfaces, I decide to cough up the few extra $$'s and go USB. Not sorry I did. It works so well... wonder why I tried other approaches and it is fool proof setup (PC running XP). Not a trial and error setup approach. As long as you jumper it correctly (easy to do with a standard 6 Pin Din plug) and set up sound cards in Control Panel correctly. Only a 3 minute or less exercise to get up and running. Really a plug-n-play experience. NO fiddling around; no software drivers to load... connect and operate.
My experience with RigBlaster was a nightmare to get it to work; Donner Digital works ok, but found using internal sound card approach not as good as an external one. The external approach just makes more sense... making the audio tuning function external to the PC (via the SignaLink unit) is more functional and isolates the operation from the PC's internal sound card and it's menu control. Sure, you can spend more and get more bragging rights. Spend less and get on air... but I think the $100 for this package is a good deal. Besides, DX Eng provides added value with their included free DX-logo ball cap... well-made cap. Hi Hi.
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