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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. | 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. | ||
* [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. | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 15 February 2008
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.
- Digimaster from ZLP Electronics. A variety of interfaces and connecting cables are available.
- Donners digital interfaces. Various models available for specific rig manufacturers.
- KK7UQ interface. Available in kit form.
- Microkeyer USB interface from Microham. Other models available.
- Rascal GLX from Bux CommCo. Avalaible in kit or constructed form. A variety of cable options are also available from the site.
- Rigblaster from West Mountain Radio. Has interface models with both USB and RS232 DB9 connections. Includes inbuilt rig control capability.
- RigExpert USB interfaces and MixW software.
- 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
- VA3TO linking interface. Operates under EchoLink software and doubles as a soundcard interface for various digital modes.