RIGblaster duo

All the best features of a RIGblaster, for two radios, not just one.

Priced at only $

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Features

  • 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 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.

Look what a RIGblaster duo replaces for less than $350

(using a computer, and appropriate software)

  • A station control center up: to $300
  • Two rig control interfaces: up to $250
  • A dual multi mode TNC: up to $550
  • A dual contest Digital Voice Keyer: up to $180
  • PC based DSP receive and audio enhancer: up to $400
  • A DX beacon clock with receive: up to $100
  • A sound card interface (of course) up to $250

Even though the RIGblaster duo is intended primarily as a station integration console it does have the capabilities of the other RIGblasters, but with two radios. A RIGblaster and a computer allows you to operate using over a 100 different sound card software programs written specifically for Amateur Radio. You can operate modes such as PSK31, RTTY, SSTV, CW, MFSK, MT63, Amtor, Digital Voice over SSB, Hellscriber, Contest Voice Keyer, Packet/APRS, WSJT EME/MS, and The Echolink System© along with computer rig control and CW and FSK keying.

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 require you to disable the internal computer sound system in order to use most Amateur Radio programs.


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
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Optional Cables and Accessories

6 ft. Remote LED transmit select indicators.
6 ft. shielded microphone interface cables (8 pin round or RJ45; needed if you have your radio's farther than 3 feet from duo back panel)
FSK keying cable (various radios)
RIG control CAT or CI-V cable
13.8 volt external regulated and filtered power supply (needed if your station does not have a 12 volt power)


Typical Specifications

Audio input (computer and radios) 0.5 VRMS for full output
Audio output (speaker and headphone) 3 watts per channel @ 4 ohms
Frequency response radios (filtered for maximum voice intelligibility) 200 - 7000 kHz +- 3 dB
Frequency response computer 20 - 20,000 kHz +- 3 dB
Operating voltage range 11.5 to 15 volts
Maximum current full output 1.8 amps

Computer System requirements

Any computer with an available USB socket and a properly functioning sound system.

Note: The almost 200 Amateur Radio software programs available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux that are compatible with the RIGblaster duo are not written by West Mountain Radio. To check for software compatibility visit the software author's web site.


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