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| Reviews Summary for US Navigator |
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Reviews: 2
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $369.00
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Description: A unique isolated digital mode usb interface, with dual receive input,true fsk, winkey software built in, and a spare serial com port. No links whatsoever are needed this unit is easily configured by the user using it's own built in software. FCC approved, Rohs, and CE. Supplied to government departments.
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More info: http://www.usinterface.co.uk
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NP2G
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 10, 2009 15:53
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Fantastic
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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From NP2G, Ed Baker
I have always enjoyed digital modes. My favorite mode of operation is PSK-31.
Saying this, it is natural for me to look for any way to improve my station for this mode.
Over the past 4 years I have gone for the sound card systems in a box. The most lasting unit has been my Rig Expert. However one problem has surfaced as it’s only good with Mix W. Given the fact that there has been little improvements or “software releases “over these recent years, nothing is perfect, I felt it is time to rethink the situation.
One system that pops up on the brag tapes has been DM-780, Ham radio Deluxe and the Navigator interface. Checking this out was my first priority. Since I could not use my USB driven unit, the Rig Expert, with DM-780, free program, my only comparison was the internal sound card of my new computer with the Rig Expert. Being able to run both systems I now have a perfect opportunity to compare both the Rig expert running Mix W and the new sound card in my computer running DM-780. To my surprise the new sound card and DM-780 was the winner with a pretty big jump from the Rig expert, Mix W.
Not satisfied with stopping there my next move was to contact Navigator support to answer my numerous questions. Here I again ran into Glenn, W3GWW. The last time we had any conversation was about the Rig Expert and without his assistance I never would have budged from my old ways.
His truthful analysis of the Navigator Interface prompted me to have one shipped out.
I now have this unit and having the ability to play with all three of these systems I can honestly say that the Navigator just out performs everything that I have tried. Add icing to the cake and add the DM-780 program provided on the CD, I can only say WOW!
My results are, every time on every occasion, the Navigator has decoded PSK31 better than anything else. No exception. I now normally decode signals that don’t appear on any of the other screens. Consistently have Q-5 contacts throughout the entire ham radio world. My Transmitted signal is consistently cleaner and the IMD is where it should be. It just works better. The Navigator interface is the best system by far that I have ever used.
As a surprise bonus the Navigator offers a far better and complete rig control. Switching to DM-780 has improved all aspects of my PSK31 mode of operation. The combination is extremely hard to beat. Hence the rating of 5 out of 5 for the Navigator. Put The Navigator and DM-780 together it’s a 10.
I was reluctant to switch software, fearing the learning curve, I got over it quickly.
The vast improvement in hardware and software made me do it. Now if I can only talk the XYL into a new RIG.
Thank You
Ed Baker “NP2G”
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K7FED
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Rating: 5/5
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May 23, 2008 23:10
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Great interface. Excellent customer service.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had a navigator interface since it was first shipped. This unit has been a dream to work with. The sound card portion of the interface works well with a low noise figure and a high sampling rate. The up front controls make adjustments a breeze for bot RX and TX. The driver install went easily if you follow the install instructions. The built in CAT/CI-V port(s)and aux RS232 port are also a great thing as it hooks everything up with only one USB cable from the computer.
I will say that after a year+ of owning the interface I did come in one day to find that one of the USB chips had gone intermittent. The good folks at US Interface bent over backwards to make sure I was taken care of in a fast and enjoyable manner. This was the second time I have dealt with them for issues and they have always been an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Theis interface is a bit pricy but in my humble opinion it is well worth every penny.
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