My main interest with a rigblaster or similar interface is the fact that you
can have multiple features in one box. The way my setup is now, I can
either use CAT or digital modes, but not both. Lack of ports and such are
keeping me from using rig control while going digital. I have tried several
configurations and none seem to work as of yet. And yes, my CI-V unit is
homebrew.
Having to change my freqs manually during a contest is very time consuming.
Turn the dial, reset the freq to match on the computer and make the next
contact.
I just thought that it would be really neat to have all my stuff, mic,
paddle, interface, CAT, routed through one box. Would make working a
contest much easier and save the growing rats nest of cables behind my rig.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Coleman" <aa4lr@arrl.net>
To: "Mike Wood" <mike.wood@acsalaska.net>
Cc: "3830 RTTY" <rtty@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rigblaster- worth the money?
>
> On May 6, 2005, at 11:31 AM, Mike Wood wrote:
>
>> Been looking at the rigblasters and am wondering if they are worth the
>> money. I am currently using a Buxcomm Rascal, but all the features of
>> the
>> Rigblaster make it very attractive.
>>
>> Was wondering what you all have to say about them?
>
> How handy are you with building electronic projects?
>
> The commercial adapters certainly look nice and have good features --
> but it really isn't hard to build your own interface. All it takes is a
> couple of audio transformers and maybe an opto-isolator.
>
> Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
> Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
> -- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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