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Reviews For: West Mountain Radio Rigblaster

Category: Interfaces, Radio to computer, amp, rotor, coax switch, internet

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Review Summary For : West Mountain Radio Rigblaster
Reviews: 31MSRP: 150.00
Description:
Sound card to Rig interface
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.westmountainradio.com
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00314.5
N0RKX Rating: 2000-04-30
Works great! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This is one of the best products I've ever purchased for my shack. I've always wanted to run the new digital modes but interfacing the computer to my old TS-520 was a problem, not anymore! The Rigblaster features an RS-232 interface for T/R switching, line-in and line-out from the sound card, transmit level control. It's also designed to interface with just about any radio on the planet. There are three different versions, 8 pin mic, 4 pin mic, and RJ-45. I have had absolutely no problems with RF getting into the computer. The Rigblaster uses an isolation transformer, relays, and an optoisolator to insure no problems. The software CD that comes with it includes software for just about any "sound card" mode you want to work, some are free, most are shareware.
The Rigblaster has extended the useful life of my old TS-520, I see no reason to get a new radio now or spend $400 for an multi-mode TNC. It's great!