West Mountain Radio
RIGblaster


Nomic Plus Pro

Features of the RIGblaster Pro.
bulletBuilt in rig control, RS232 to TTL interface tested with Icom and Yaesu; electrically compatible with Ten Tec and Kenwood.
bulletRig control is possible along with sound card PTT control and CW keying on a SINGLE serial port using Hamscope or MixW software.
bulletSingle serial port pass through for radios directly RS232 controlled (newer Yaesu and Kenwood).
bulletRig control, FSK keying and sound operation is supported using two serial ports or when using two separate programs.
bulletYour microphone may be bridged to computer as well as radio for on-the-fly digital recording.
bulletTransmit speech processing is done by looping mic. audio through the sound card using appropriate EQ and compression software.
bulletPlug in 2nd mic. jack allows instant automatic switch over to a headset mic. without unplugging your main mic.
bulletBoth 1/4" and 1/8" front panel headphone jacks to monitor computer receive and transmit audio; no searching for adaptors.
bulletComputer speaker PTT activated mute-on-transmit works with speech processing and for general sound card operation.
bulletFour ways to connect the receive audio from your radio: direct, mic jack, line out, speaker out. A radio speaker loop jack is included.
bulletFully automatic operation; your mic. always works, your computer always works, no manual switching, no plugging or unplugging, ever.
bulletNo extra manual selector switches needed, three DPDT relays for true automatic operation, unlike other sound card interfaces.
bulletSimpler operation than other brands, you never have to remember to push un-needed switches when operating.
bulletPTT override feature; your mic. can always override the computer, perfect for contesting or SSTV operation.
bulletPTT interrupt feature can stop a computer program, our innovation, specially designed for DVK and transmit speech processing.
bulletComplete with 8pin screw on and RJ45 radio mic. cable compatibility. 4pin screw on adaptor kit as an option.
bulletAutomatic switching between your mic. and the computer; never a hot mic.
bulletYou may always a RIGblaster Pro connected, everything always works, no bypass switches required. Only your mic. works with switches off.
bulletOn/Off switch. You mic. works normally with other functions disabled. Other RIGblaster use less than 0.1 watts and do not need an on/off switch.
bulletFully isolated CW keying output for direct keying of your rig's CW. This jack is for use with non-sound card software using serial DTR control.
bulletFully isolated FSK keying output for direct keying of your rig's FSK jack. This jack is for use with non-sound card software using serial TXD control.
bulletFront panel LED indicators show whether computer audio or mic. audio is routed to the radio.
bulletFront panel LED indicator shows if the computer audio is present at an adequate level for transmit or receive.
bulletFront panel LED indicators show PTT, CW and FSK activation status making it easy to check the operation of your software.
bulletFront panel audio drive control allows setting the transmit audio from the computer to your radio without fumbling with your mouse.
bulletDual rear panel RCA PTT jacks provide for a foot switch, amplifier and sequencer connections. This supports our PPT override and interrupt features.
bulletTotal ground loop isolation using 3 shielded isolation transformers, 3 optoisolators, 3 relays and an isolating DC to DC converter.
bulletPower supply included, no charge. Your choice of 120 VAC or 230 VAC
bullet12 VDC operation easily done without the included power supply. See our support page for the proper hookup.