West Mountain Radio RBDUCUSB Rigblaster Duo Amateur Radio Station Integration Console

The West Mountain Radio RIGblaster duo station integration console makes your station neater, better and more efficient to operate. Operate two radios with one mic, one set of headphones, one pair of speakers and one soundcard interface in your PC. It comes with a built-in dual USB to serial converter to use two ham radio software applications at the same time. It can be used with almost any make or model of microphone.

The duo works with a single pair of amplified or unamplified speakers (not supplied). Versatile receive audio selection is modeled after an aircraft audio panel to monitor any combination of radio A, B and computer on headphones and/or speakers. Each radio can be internally configured for your choice of stereo dual receive, dual mono or left or right. Dual isolated CW keying and dual FSK outputs key both radio via computer software that can operate with either virtual COM port. Dual CI-V or single TTL level CAT control to control radios via either virtual COM port. And the duo has the same capabilities as other RIGblasters, but with two radios. Supplied with two 8 pin round mic cables, one RJ45 mic cable, DC cord, jumper pack, USB cable, four mini audio cables and adapters. Requires 13.8 VDC at 1.8 amps.

Features of the RIGblaster Duo:

• The RIGblaster duo will make your station neater, better, and more efficient and easier to operate.
• Cleans up clutter and eliminates tangled mic. and headphone cords.
• A RIGblaster duo is a complete station integration console that allows you to conveniently monitor and control audio almost any way you wish and also select transmit so that you may use your best microphone on two different radios.
• All the best features of a RIGblaster for two radios, not just one
• As simple to setup and operate as possible yet allowing extreme versatility.
• Comes with a built-in dual USB to serial converter to use two amateur radio software applications at the same time.
• Can be used with almost any make or model microphone and most any two, make or model radios no matter what brand.
• Two built-in 3 watt per channel stereo amplifiers let you monitor everything; two radios and the computer, with a single pair of amplified or un-amplified stereo speakers and/or a pair of headphones.
• Versatile receive audio selection that is modeled after the function and ergonomics of an aircraft audio panel to monitor your choice of any combination of radio A, B, and computer on headphones and/or speakers. Each radio can be internally configured for your choice stereo dual receive, dual mono or left or right.
• Computer audio input can be internally configured to left and right for radio A and B or can, instead, track what is being monitored.
• Dual isolated CW keying and dual FSK (MMTTY EXTFSK) outputs key both radios via computer software that can operate with either virtual COM port.
• Dual CI-V or ttl level CAT control to control two different radios via either virtual COM port.
• External 12 volt trigger outputs for optional station on/off control.
• External trigger outputs for "radio ready to transmit" LED indicators or other control functions.

   

• A station control center up
• Two CI-V/CAT ttl rig control interface
• A dual multi mode TNC
• A dual contest Digital Voice Keyer
• PC based DSP receive audio enhancer
• A DX beacon clock with receive
• A sound card interface (of course)

   

The normal operation of your radios and computer remain and you can automatically switch to computer operation of your station. The switching back and forth between the computer and the microphone is completely automatic and the mic. always has priority.

Note: unlike interfaces with outboard sound cards, RIGblasters never disable the internal computer sound system in order to use most Amateur Radio programs.

Radio Mic Connector Compatibility:

- Any radio that has a 8 pin round screw on microphone connector.

- Any radio that has an RJ45 modular telephone style connector.

- Any radio with RJ25 6 wire microphone connector with the purchase of an optional FT100 style 6 wire modular mic. cable.

- Any radio with 4 pin round microphone connector with the purchase of a optional 4 pin mic. cable.

Microphone Compatibility:

Any microphone with an 8 pin round microphone connector.

NOTE: Only the PTT button function is passed through to the radio, other buttons on any microphone will not function, for example, up-down buttons.

NOTE: Microphones that are electret condenser type that require bias supplied on the mic. audio pin are supported. Microphones that require preamp power on a pin other than the mic audio pin are NOT supported.

Radio Receive Compatibility:

Any radio with single or dual (stereo) variable (volume controlled) audio output (speaker or line level).

1/8" stereo mini plug cables supplied.

CI-V/CAT Rig Control Compatibility:

Any radio that requires a special TTL level converter that does not hook directly to a RS232 port.

Speaker and Headphone Compatibility:

Any pair of 4-16 ohm un amplified speakers or any pair of amplified computer speakers.

Any pair of stereo 4 - 2000 ohm headphones with a 1/8" (adaptor supplied) or 1/4" stereo phone plug.

Supplied Cables and Accessories:

• 2 - 3 ft. 8 pin round microphone cables
• 1 - 3 ft. RJ45 square microphone cable
• 1 - 6 ft. DC cord with Powerpole supply connector
• 1 - Jumper pack for 2 radios and one microphone.
• 1 - 6 foot USB A to B cable
• 8 - 6 foot stereo mini plug cables (Audio, CW keying)
• 2 - 1/8" mini socket to 1/4" phone plug adaptors.

   

• Dimensions: (H x W x D, overall) 1.6" x 10.6" x 5.75"
• Weight: 20 oz
• Case construction: .063 aluminum with all stainless steel hardware
• Paint finish; Powder coated

   

• Monitor Audio inputs: (computer and radios) 0.5 VRMS for full output
• Speaker and headphone audio outputs: 3 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
• Frequency response: Radio, (filtered for maximum voice intelligibility) 200 - 7000 kHz +- 3 dB
• Frequency response, Computer: (HiFi for music) 20 - 20,000 kHz +- 3 dB
• Operating voltage range 11.5 to 15 volts
• Maximum current full output 1.8 amps

   

• Windows operating system with an available USB socket and a properly functioning sound system.
• Microsoft certified Driver support for 98SE through Windows Vista 64 bit. Windows 7 tested and supported.
• Mac OSX Snow Leopard 10.6x, 10.5x tested and should be compatible with 10.4x.
• Note: Almost 200 Amateur Radio software programs are available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux are compatible with the RIGblaster duo but they are not written by West Mountain Radio.To check software compatibility visit the software author's web site.