West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Nomic USB/Serial Complete 58008-959
- Overview
- Features
- Specifications
The RIGblaster Nomic is a small, simple, rugged and inexpensive sound card interface - perfect for portable or temporary setups.
Compatible with All Manufacturers' Radios
- Can be used with almost any make or model microphone and most model radios no matter what brand
- Any radio that has a 8 pin round screw on microphone connector
- Any radio that has an RJ45 modular telephone style connector
- Any radio with RJ25 6 wire microphone connector with the purchase of an optional FT100 style 6 wire modular mic. cable
- Any radio with 4 pin round microphone connector with the purchase of a optional 4 pin mic cable
Computer Interface
- Supplied with both a standard DB9 RS232 serial cable and USB cable interface (supported for Mac (OS9,10), Linux, Windows (98SE - Windows 10)! May be used old or new computers with your choice of USB or RS232 DB9 serial
- No external power supply necessary so it is great for portable or QRP operation
- Great simple and inexpensive choice for a dedicated Internet link with the EchoLink System
Mic / Keying / Audio
- Properly matched and RF suppressed audio for your radio
- Fully isolated transmit audio and PTT keying, unlike other interfaces that have little or no isolation
- Easier hookup thanks to our fully isolated audio and computer keying circuits
- Positive and fully automatic PTT control supported almost 100 ham programs, no illegal or spurious signals due to built in sound card VOX operation
Construction
- Assembled in USA to IPC-610 manufacturing standards
- Printed circuit board uses FR4 material, double sided, plated through holes, solder mask over bare copper, silk screened
- Enclosure: .062 aluminum, polyurethane painted, silk screen labeling front and back
- 3M Bumpon™ protective feet and 3M™ adhesive pads are provided for mounting
- Stainless steel hardware throughout including PEM™ threaded mounting standoffs
The RIGblaster Nomic is a small, simple, rugged and inexpensive sound card interface - perfect for portable or temporary setups.
Compatible with All Manufacturers' Radios
- Can be used with almost any make or model microphone and most model radios no matter what brand
- Any radio that has a 8 pin round screw on microphone connector
- Any radio that has an RJ45 modular telephone style connector
- Any radio with RJ25 6 wire microphone connector with the purchase of an optional FT100 style 6 wire modular mic. cable
- Any radio with 4 pin round microphone connector with the purchase of a optional 4 pin mic cable
Computer Interface
- Supplied with both a standard DB9 RS232 serial cable and USB cable interface (supported for Mac (OS9,10), Linux, Windows (98SE - Windows 10)! May be used old or new computers with your choice of USB or RS232 DB9 serial
- No external power supply necessary so it is great for portable or QRP operation
- Great simple and inexpensive choice for a dedicated Internet link with the EchoLink System
Mic / Keying / Audio
- Properly matched and RF suppressed audio for your radio
- Fully isolated transmit audio and PTT keying, unlike other interfaces that have little or no isolation
- Easier hookup thanks to our fully isolated audio and computer keying circuits
- Positive and fully automatic PTT control supported almost 100 ham programs, no illegal or spurious signals due to built in sound card VOX operation
Construction
- Assembled in USA to IPC-610 manufacturing standards
- Printed circuit board uses FR4 material, double sided, plated through holes, solder mask over bare copper, silk screened
- Enclosure: .062 aluminum, polyurethane painted, silk screen labeling front and back
- 3M Bumpon™ protective feet and 3M™ adhesive pads are provided for mounting
- Stainless steel hardware throughout including PEM™ threaded mounting standoffs
Overall Dimensions (maximum, w/o cables) | 1.5" H x 2.25" W x 3.25" D |
Weight | 4 oz. |
Frequency response sound card input | 100 Hz - 15 kHz, + - 1dB |
Distortion sound card input | Less than 0.1 % THD @ 1kHz |
Input impedance (from sound card) | 600 ohms resistive, minimum |
Sound card level adjustment range | -34 dB to > -120 dB |
PTT compatibility | Transistor logic only, tube amps not supported. Positive pull down .15 V min. @ 2 ma. max |
Serial interface (DB9F connector) | Standard RS232 |
RS232 Pin Assignments (DB9 PC signal set)
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The sound card audio is isolated from ground using an audio transformer. A high grade DC blocking capacitor on the sound card to mic. output is provided for use with radios that are designed for use with amplified or electret microphones. An opto-isolator provides fully isolated PTT control or CW keying.
Unlike the RIGblaster Pro, Plus II and Plus, which use relays for PTT keying, the Nomic's opto-isolator will not safely key an older tube rig. The CW keying and PTT keying circuits are only designed to work with modern solid state radios.
- West Mountain Radio Accessories£83.95(Inc VAT at 20%)