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STEP 6 - CW CABLING AND SETUP
Turn off both the radio and the
RIGblaster Pro
before connecting cables to either unit.
Plug one end of a patch cord to the CW OUT (R5) jack on the rear panel of the
RIGblaster
Pro
. Plug the other end into the CW Key jack to the radio. If the CW Key jack on the radio is a
1/4
” jack, it will be necessary to use the supplied 1/8” to 1/4” adapter.
For computer CW it is necessary to make sure the
radio CW keying is set for “Straight Key”
mode for the jack in use. The remaining setup for PC controlled CW will be done in the
application software you choose. Control of CW is not selectable and will always be done
through Serial/Com RS232 In/Out A, with the DTR line. Observe this convention when
configuring the software.
On the CW OUT (R5) jack, the sleeve goes to common ground and the tip goes to the keying
circuit, the ring of this connector is not used.
STEP 7 - FSK CABLING AND SETUP
Turn off both the radio and the
RIGblaster Pro
before connecting cables to either unit.
In order to utilize FSK/RTTY, the radio must have this capability. FSK wiring is unique to each
Amateur Radio transceiver manufacturer. Therefore, consult the specific radio Owners Manual
for information for how to connect to the FSK input.
For many radios, the FSK connection is via an accessory connection on the rear panel of the
transceiver. West Mountain Radio has a ready-made cable for a connection between the
RIGblaster Pro
and the FSK input of many Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu radios. View the
RIGblaster Accessories at:
http://www.westmountainradio.com
by clicking on the RIGblaster
model and the Accessories tab.
After making or purchasing the correct FSK cable, connect the mini plug end to FSK OUT (R6)
on the rear panel of the
RIGblaster Pro
. Connect the other end of this cable to the
appropriate connection on the transceiver. Always check the wiring prior to connecting
homemade cables to any equipment.
On the FSK OUT (R6) jack, the sleeve goes to common ground and the tip goes to the FSK
keying circuit, the ring of this connector is not used.
Refer to section COM PORT & RIG CONTROL JUMPER DIAGRAMS for any necessary
jumpering on the P16 jumper block that may be required.
In most cases, operation of the radio in RTTY mode is needed to enable FSK input.
STEP 8 - RIG CONTROL CABLING AND SETUP
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