Radio/PC Interfaces - Revision history

W9kfb: /* Manufacturers */ spelling error

2012-01-01T18:11:30Z

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	* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.		* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.
	* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB		* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
	* [http://www.HamStationUltra.com W9KFB] PSK Software, Interface, an cable specifically designed for operation with HamStationUltra software and a Kenwood TS-2000/TS-B2000 transceiver for a one stop PSK solution.		* [http://www.HamStationUltra.com W9KFB] PSK Software, Interface, and cable specifically designed for operation with HamStationUltra software and a Kenwood TS-2000/TS-B2000 transceiver for a one stop PSK solution.
	* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.		* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

W9kfb: /* Manufacturers */ added info on W9KFB interface to TS-2000

2012-01-01T18:05:37Z

Manufacturers: added info on W9KFB interface to TS-2000

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	* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.		* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.
	* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB		* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
			* [http://www.HamStationUltra.com W9KFB] PSK Software, Interface, an cable specifically designed for operation with HamStationUltra software and a Kenwood TS-2000/TS-B2000 transceiver for a one stop PSK solution.
	* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.		* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

TimVK4YEH: added sub-heading and link

2009-09-29T20:23:24Z

added sub-heading and link

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	==Home Brewing==		==Home Brewing==
	Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus are easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>		Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus are easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>


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			==Tips for using interfaces==

			Using the signalink USB with and ACER Aspire ONE for WSPR and MMSSTV / MMVARI [[Image:Signalink.pdf]]


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VK1WJ at 23:38, 15 June 2009

2009-06-15T23:38:04Z

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	Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]], [[SSTV software]]		Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]], [[SSTV software]]

	There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of ~~some~~ some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.		There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. Often home-brew interfaces are used. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.

	==~~sites~~ about soundcard interfacing==		==Sites about soundcard interfacing==

	* [http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SoundBuddy.htm Sound Card Buddy]		* [http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SoundBuddy.htm Sound Card Buddy]
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	==Home Brewing==		==Home Brewing==
	Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus ~~can be~~ easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>		Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus are easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>
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VK1WJ at 23:30, 15 June 2009

2009-06-15T23:30:40Z

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	* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB		* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
	* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.		* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

			==Home Brewing==
			Interfaces can be fairly simple and thus can be easily home brewed. Here are 2 schematics. The first one is for PCs with a serial port being used for PTT, the second one for an Asus Eee netbook. It uses a VOX circuit for PTT.<br>
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Carlb: /* links to manufacturers */

2009-04-09T04:17:26Z

links to manufacturers

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	* [http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html Understanding soundcard interfacing] By Ernie Mills WM2U		* [http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html Understanding soundcard interfacing] By Ernie Mills WM2U

	==~~links to manufacturers~~==		==Manufacturers==

	* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.		* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.

	* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html Donners] digital interfaces. Various models available for specific rig manufacturers.		* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html Donners] digital interfaces. Various models available for specific rig manufacturers.

	* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html KK7UQ] interface. Available in kit form.		* [http://home.att.net/~n8st/DDI-index.html KK7UQ] interface. Available in kit form.

	* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.		* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.

	* [http://www.pcinterfaces.co.uk/ PCInterfaces] In both kit and pre-constructed form.		* [http://www.pcinterfaces.co.uk/ PCInterfaces] In both kit and pre-constructed form.

	* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]		* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]

	* [http://www.packetradio.com/ Rascal GLX] from Bux CommCo. Avalaible in kit or constructed form. A variety of cable options are also available from the site.		* [http://www.packetradio.com/ Rascal GLX] from Bux CommCo. Avalaible in kit or constructed form. A variety of cable options are also available from the site.

	* [http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGblaster.htm Rigblaster] from West Mountain Radio. Has interface models with both USB and RS232 DB9 connections. Includes inbuilt rig control capability.		* [http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGblaster.htm Rigblaster] from West Mountain Radio. Has interface models with both USB and RS232 DB9 connections. Includes inbuilt rig control capability.

	* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.		* [http://www.rigexpert.com/ RigExpert] USB interfaces and MixW software.
			* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB
			* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.

	* [http://www.tigertronics.com/index.htm SignaLink] from Tigertronics. Two models available, one that used the computer soundcard and DB9 connection, the second has a built in soundcard and connects via USB

	* [http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm VA3TO] linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.		{{apparatus}}

TimVK4YEH at 20:36, 4 April 2009

2009-04-04T20:36:45Z

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	There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.		There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.

			==sites about soundcard interfacing==

			* [http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SoundBuddy.htm Sound Card Buddy]

			* [http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html Understanding soundcard interfacing] By Ernie Mills WM2U

			==links to manufacturers==

	* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.		* [http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/index.shtml Digimaster] from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.

TimVK4YEH at 20:20, 4 April 2009

2009-04-04T20:20:04Z

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	* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.		* [http://www.microham.com/ Microkeyer] USB interface from Microham. Other models available.

			* [http://www.pcinterfaces.co.uk/ PCInterfaces] In both kit and pre-constructed form.

	* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]		* [http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~richarda/QDG/SCI-010.htm QDG Kit] Construction project from the Queensland Digital Group [http://qdg.sorbs.net/qdgmes.html]

TimVK4YEH at 07:02, 27 February 2008

2008-02-27T07:02:20Z

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	Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]]		Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]], [[SSTV software]]

	There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.		There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.

TimVK4YEH: spelling error

2008-02-16T00:02:01Z

spelling error

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	~~Rlated~~ wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]]		Related wiki pages: [[Transceivers]], [[Software]], [[Modes]], [[SSTV]]

	There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.		There are many brands of interface available to connect a PC to an amateur radio transceiver. They all do essentially the same thing. They key the radio to transmit, pass a signal based on the mode of operation from the PC to the radio, then un-key to go back into receive mode. Some automatically bypass the microphone during transmission but allow the operator to override the computer simply by keying the mike. Links to suppliers of some some interfaces are below. They generally work with any PC soundcard based software, digital or analogue.