Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Download this manual
See also:
Owner's Manual
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Blue
Summary of Contents for West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Blue
-
Page 1: Rigblaster Blue
RIGblaster Blue with Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® www.westmountainradio.com 1020 Spring City Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262-522-6503 sales@westmountainradio.com ©2014 West Mountain Radio, All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the WMR Diagnostic software to configure the RIGblaster Blue ....... . . 16 Pairing a headset to the RIGblaster Blue without a Windows PC . -
Page 3: Introduction To Rigblaster Blue
We understand you have a choice when buying Amateur Radio products and we would like to take a moment to thank you for choosing West Mountain Radio. We think the RIGblaster Blue is a revolutionary and innovative product which integrates the flexibility and convenience of Bluetooth ®... -
Page 4: About The Supplied Dvd
Introduction To Digital Mode Operating Most modern digital-modes can be operated on the RIGblaster Blue. Some of these may already be familiar to you. For instance PSK31, JT65 & RTTY are very commonly heard on the bands. If you have the abil- ity try tuning to 14.070MHz (usb) and chances are you will hear multiple... -
Page 5: Package Contents
HF digital-modes. Package Contents The following is a list of the contents for the RIGblaster Blue. Verify that all the following items were included: 1 — RIGblaster Blue Unit Note: Cover is loose so you may easily remove it to install jumpers) 1 —... -
Page 6: Controls, Connections And Features
Controls, Connections And Features West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... -
Page 7: Choosing The Correct Isc
Installing The ISC Locate the correct ISC for the radio and install it on the ISC header (2 rows of 13 pins) located inside the RIGblaster Blue ensuring pin 1 on the ISC matches pin 1 on the header. Some radios use a 4-pin round micro-... -
Page 8: Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® If you are planning on using the RIGblaster Blue on a Windows PC, then you will require a USB Bluetooth Adapter if your computer does not ® already have one. Suitable adapters (SKU #58140-1505) are available from West Mountain Radio. - Page 9 3. On the PC’s Bluetooth ® Devices window, press the ‘Add Device’ but- ton. 4. The PC will search for and discoverable Bluetooth ® devices. Eventu- ally it should find the RIGblaster. Highlight/select the RIGblaster and press the ‘Next’ button. 5. Windows should display a success message, press ‘Close’ to exit this message. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
- Page 10 6. The RIGblaster Blue should now be shown in the Bluetooth ® Devices window. 7. Double click on the RIGblaster icon in the Bluetooth ® Devices win- dow. If it opens a RIGblaster Device control window, then you have the Broadcom stack installed.
- Page 11 Bluetooth ® Devices window (usually as a right-click option or as a menu option on the right). The Bluetooth ® settings window will often have several settings that can be made or changed, the serial port (COMx) functionality is on its own tab: West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
-
Page 12: Pairing Rigblaster Blue To Your Windows Pc With A Csr Stack
RIGblaster. Pairing RIGblaster Blue to your Windows PC with a CSR stack 1. Make sure the ‘BLUE’ switch on the RIGblaster Blue is in the ‘Config’ position. The RIGblaster Blue will not be discoverable if it’s not in this position. 2. On the PC, open the My Bluetooth ®... - Page 13 4. The PC will search for and discoverable Bluetooth ® devices. Eventu- ally it should find the RIGblaster. Highlight/select the RIGblaster and press the ‘Next’ button. 5. Windows should display a success message, press ‘Finish’ to exit this message. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
- Page 14 6. The RIGblaster Blue should now be shown in the Bluetooth ® Devices window. 7. Double click on the ‘RIGblaster’ in the My Bluetooth ® Devices win- dow to open the control panel for this device: West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
- Page 15 (using the RIGblaster’s DB9 or CIV port) is the COM port in the ‘Out- going’ direction. If you do not have an outgoing COM port, go back to the control panel for the Bluetooth ® device (see previous step) and double click on the ‘Serial Port Profile’ to create the COMx port. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
-
Page 16: Using The Wmr Diagnostic Software To Configure The Rigblaster Blue
Using the WMR Diagnostic software to configure the RIGblaster Blue The WMR Diagnostic software provided by West Mountain Radio can be used to configure several parameters of the RIGblaster Blue. For most people many of those configurations don’t need to be changed. This software can be used to pair the RIGblaster Blue with a Bluetooth ® head- set for voice modes. If you do not have Windows (using a Mac, Linux or tablet), the Bluetooth ®... - Page 17 If you change this value, you may have to remove the pairing and re-pair with the RIGblaster Blue for the new value to take effect on your system. Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits This configures the serial settings of the Serial RS232 DB9 port and the TTL CTL IN/OUT port.
- Page 18 ® headset (refer to the manual of your Bluetooth ® headset). Second, press this button. After about 20s the RIGblaster Blue will stop looking for discoverable devices, and will display the devices found in the ‘Device’ pull-down below. Device After pressing the ‘Device Inquiry Scan’ button, this pull-down will display all the valid Bluetooth ®...
-
Page 19: Pairing A Headset To The Rigblaster Blue Without A Windows Pc
(2 seconds). This signifies that the RIGblaster Blue is searching for discoverable devices. 4. After about 20 seconds, the RIGblaster Blue should find your head- set and pair with it. After it pairs, the RIGblaster Blue will now run in normal ‘headset’ mode and attempt to connect to the headset as normal. Your Bluetooth ®... -
Page 20: Transceiver Connections
XMIT LED on the RIGblaster Blue will light (make sure the ‘TX’ switch is in ‘vox’ mode). 7. A power-cycle is required to exit this mode. Transceiver Connections Now hook up the RIGblaster Blue to the radio. Follow the steps in the next section and refer to the connection diagrams if necessary (located in the back of this manual). Required Connections 1. Disconnect the microphone from the transceiver. -
Page 21: Optional Connections
Because the RIGblaster Blue connects to a transceiver microphone jack it is important not to choose a “data” or “dig” mode on the radio. These modes typically expect transmit modulation through an accessory jack and will disable the microphone jack. Receive Settings For most digital modes setting your AGC (automatic gain control) to “auto” or “fast” is recommended. You may find some modes (e.g., Feld Hell, CW & SSB) will benefit from slow AGC action. There is no hard and fast rule for this so experimentation is advised. Receive filtering is normally left “wide open” but if you have the ability to West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Transmit Settings
XMIT LEVEL and/or Windows playback slider control. PSK31 rule-of-thumb: Ensure no ALC indication is shown on your meter while transmitting and aim for no more than 40W output. You should be transmitting a clean signal and being a “good HF neighbor”. West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Digital Mode Software Configuration
Digital Mode Software Configuration The RIGblaster Blue will provide a new sound device to Windows. To make PC software use the RIGblaster (instead of the computer sound card) simply configure the software to use the for both playback and recording. As the RIGblaster uses VOX PTT there is no need to configure the software for separate PTT. - Page 24 DroidPSK DroidSSTV West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
-
Page 25: Rigblaster Blue Connection Diagrams
West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... - Page 26 West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
- Page 27 West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
-
Page 28: Icom Ci-V Cat Cable Schematic
Icom CI-V CAT Cable Schematic Icom uses the same CI-V interface for nearly all their transceivers. This optional cable (SKU 58107-971) is available from West Mountain Radio for modest cost but we realize you may want to save a few dollars and make it yourself. Shown below is how the cable should be wired. -
Page 29: Isc & Jumper Wiring
Icom 8 Pin Round Metal Older Yaesu Radios with 8 pin round-metal mic jack (This jumpering is for older Yaesu radios with microphones that have common PTT & audio ground and older hand mics, desk mics, desk mics and Heil mics) ISC labeled: Yaesu 8 Pin Round Metal West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... - Page 30 Ten Tec Omni VII & Orion II) ISC labeled: Yaesue 8 Pin Round - Isolated ICOM & Alinco Radios with RJ-45 modular mic jack ISC labeled: Icom RJ-45 Modular Kenwood with RJ-45 mic jack (Use for most, but not all Kenwood FM rigs) ISC labeled: Kenwood RJ-45 Modular West Mountain Radio Operating Manual...
-
Page 31: Iscs For Some Common Radios
Kenwood 8 Pin Round Kenwood Ten Tec Omni VII & Orion II use the same mic Yaesu 8 Pin Round - jack as newer Yaesu radios Isolated Flex Flext 1500 and 3000 use the same mic Yaesu RJ-45 Modular jack as Yaesu RJ-45 radios Flex Flex 5000 and 6000 series use the Yaesu 8 Pin Round - same mic jack as newer Yaesu radios Isolated West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... -
Page 32: Optional Cables
Most modern radios have a CAT jack and with very few exceptions the RIGblaster Blue can be connected to this via an optional cable for full computer control. The CAT jack on your radio is a serial interface (using TxD/RxD) which can receive instructions and send information back to your computer to be used with suitable software. -
Page 33: Digital Modes, Software & Frequencies
7.039MHz (usb) 7.076MHz (usb) 14.076MHz (usb) 21.076MHz (usb) 28.076MHz (usb) Hellsch- FLdigi, MultiPSK, MixW, 14.063MHz (usb) reiber DM780 Olivia FLdigi, MixW, MultiPSK, 14.074MHz (usb) DM780 14.1065MHz (usb) Digital Free DV 14.236 MHz (usb) Voice HF Packet Sound Modem, AGWPE, 14.1018 MHz (usb) Tones will be at Radio MultiPSK, MixW 1400/1600 Hz on the waterfall West Mountain Radio Operating Manual... -
Page 34: At Commands
A write mode contains a '=' followed by a value – this will write the new value to the RIGblaster Blue. A read mode instead contains a '?' at the end, at which point the RIGblaster Blue will display the current value. - Page 35 This will initiate a search for discoverable devices. This will be used when searching for a Bluetooth headset to pair to the RIGblaster Blue. This takes about 20 seconds. When done, it will display all found devices and their MAC address, followed by...
- Page 36 RIGblaster Blue or accessory to West Mountain Radio at your shipping expense. The device or accessory will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge, and returned to you at our shipping expense. Repaired or replaced items are warranted for the remainder...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the RIGblaster Blue and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers