The West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Blue is a completely integrated Bluetooth wireless interface.
Specifications:
- Use a Bluetooth Headset with your Radio:
- Convenient hands-free headset mode with VOX PTT for headset mode
- Untethered Rig Control:
- Pair any compatible laptop or tablet for portable operation. Use with many radios by Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, Ten-Tec, Elecraft & more!
- Go Digital with Smartphones & Tablets: Pair your radio to any compatible smartphone or tablet for portable operation, rig control and digital modes
- More Isolation, Less Noise & Less Interference:
- Isolated connection eliminates any RF interference for noise reduction and increased quality of sound.
- RIGblaster Blue for Digital Modes: Perfect for mixed mode nets, plus PSK31, RTTY, WinMOR, Packet & more. Chase DX with JT65A! Operate using over 100 popular ham radio soundcard programs.
Features :
Completely Integrated Bluetooth Wireless Interface :
- Pairs with a PC, Tablet or Smartphone to provide a sound device and a rig control serial port
- Pairs with a Bluetooth headset for operating phone – receive and transmit
- High gain Bluetooth antenna provides up to 33 feet range
- Uses bi-directional audio Bluetooth protocol (HSP and HFP)
- Supplied with PC configuration software for maximum flexibility
Compatible with Most Manufacturer’s Radios:
- Easily configure the RIGblaster Blue for most radios with pre-wired jumper blocks (ISC)
- Seven ISCs included. Covers most Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraft, Alinco, SGC & JRC radios
- Adds Bluetooth capabilities out-of-the-box to any radio that uses an 8-pin round or RJ-45 modular mic jack
- Optional cables available for 6-pin RJ-25 and 4-pin round mic jacks
Built-in Rig Control:
- TTL Icom CI-V/Yaesu CAT interface jack
- RS-232C with DB-9 connector provided
Front Panel Audio Controls:
- XMIT Level allows accurate drive to transmitter
- RCV Level adjusts headset volume and waterfall brightness
TX Control:
- Audio VOX (with adjustable delay) allows for simple configuration
- PTT inhibit for listen-only
- Red LED provides visual feedback of PTT status
Other Great Features:
- Easy Bluetooth operation with three-position selector: Config, PC & Headset mode
- Bluetooth pairing status LED
- Rear panel RCA PTT jack for use with footswitch or external sequencer
- Fully isolated transformer coupled Audio
- Isolated PTT (mechanical relay)
- Two external speaker jacks for receive and transmitted audio
- Excellent RF/noise immunity
- DVD of RIGblaster Soundard Software Collection
Price: $199.95 USD