West Mountain Radio - Model DXpro -RIGblaster

Capabilities

• Operate your favorite digital mode program simultaneously with your favorite logging program
• Software configuration of most options with included DXpro application
• Fully compatible with RemoteHams/HRD for remote control of your station
• Switchable 12V DC output for remotely controlling a small station accessory such as a TNC or 12V relay
• Onboard header for optional CLRmod DSP gives you fully adjustable Clearspeech^® audio when using the DXpro remotely
• Integrated sequencer ports for high power VHF/UHF safety
• Hardware squelch input for EchoLink^® or other applications
• Powered via USB or external 12V (with software switchable 12V output jack)
• External pass-through USB jack for convenience
• Precision engineered in the USA with extensive RF filtering

Sound Cards

• Dual high-performance sound cards allow simultaneous monitoring of main and sub receivers. Run digital mode programs on each channel. Perfect for SO2V/SO2R.

Compatible With Most Ham Radios

• Easily configure the RIGblaster DXpro for most radios with pre-wired jumper blocks (ISC)
• Seven ISCs included. Covers most Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraft & Alinico radios.

Built-in Rig Control

• Independent fully implemented CAT with optional inversion. TTL & RS232 outputs.

Mic/Keying/Audio Flexibility

• Record voice keying wave files using your radio's own microphone. Also allows you to record both sides of your QSO.
• Multi-tap footswitch input (or analog keypad) provides up to three trigger signals for contest voice keying
• Integrated Fldigi "right-channel" RTTY detector turns AFSK into FSK, even on Mac OS or Linux. A similar feature turns tone Morse Code into true keyed CW.
• Front panel mounted transmit and receive audio level knobs makes it easy to adjust transmit/receive levels on the fly without having to make changes in software sound levels
• Three position switch for PTT selection
• 4 onboard transformers for complete audio isolation
• Mechanical relay for PTT. Works with classic or modern rigs.

• Overall Dimensions (maximum w/o cables) : 1.31" H x 9.97" W x 3.87" D
• Weight : 19.2 oz.
• DC Power Requirements : USB Powered
• PTT Max Contact Rating : 2A @ 24V or 1A @ 48V
• CW/FSK Direct Keying Ratings : Transistor logic only, tube rigs not supported. Postive pull down 20mA max.
• Serial Interface Port : USB
• TTL CAT (dual circuit mini jack connector) : Standard/Inverted TTL 5V logic, selectable bi-directional or unidirectional
• RS232 CAT (DB9 male) : Fully independent, all control signals present including hardware flow control
• Sequencer Start Port (Output, RCA female) : Transistor logic only. Open collector output, max: 20mA / +40V.
• Sequencer End Port (Input, RCA female) : Transistor logic only. Internal pull-up to +5V.

This product has been tested to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules for a Class B computer peripheral and digital device for use in the home and office. This testing is done to ensure the product does not generate RF interference.

The Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC device drivers for this product have passed Microsoft WHQL testing and are certified. Using certified drivers simplifies the driver installation process and ensures the driver is not going to crash or otherwise damage the PC configuration. The Windows 98 and 2000 drivers are supported.

This product is fully enclosed in a metal case and has passed testing at West Mountain Radio to show high immunity to RF interference from amateur radio equipment. This ensures that in a typical station the RF field will not corrupt data transfer.

Audio quality testing on this product has shown it to perform excellent with audio signals from 300 to 5000 hz. This demonstrates a low level of distortion for both data and voice.

This product has full D.C. isolation on critical circuitry/connections to prevent ground loops and hum pickup.