SignaLink USB interface
July 29, 2009 - 18:02
For those that are looking for an excellent digital interface, try the SignaLink USB interface. The hookup is easy and the performance is excellent. The strong point is the built-in sound card that makes adjusting the correct transmit and receive levels very easy. I have had the major interfaces: RASCAL, RigBlaster Pro and one or two others. The RigBlaster pro requires many cables to hook up your computer, radio and any opitional speakers. I use the audio from my radio to monitor the band. The SignaLink USB uses twos cables: the usb from computer to interface and a cable to your radio. You have the option of using the radio's microphone plug--4-pin, 8-pin or RJ45 plug. These cables are purchased separately.
On the front of the interface(a small footprint) there are three knobs: one for transmit audio; one for receive audio and a delay. The instructions are fairly straight forward. The customer support is excellent.
The reports I get on psk31 are excellent. The interface helps me keep a nice lean and clean signal.
DX Engineering is selling the interface for $86.95 and the cables are $12.95. A worthwhile investment.
I purchase both of my interfaces from DX Engineering at the Dayton Hamvention. 73
March 24, 2010 - 21:49
#2
Re: SignaLink USB interface
Do these really work? I have about three interface of various makes and degrees of complicated and it seems when I get them working all is fine,
and then hits the fan.
Today I was going to use PSK31 and I could not get the interface to send I could see the trasmit on , but no output to the rig. I know the rig is alright, as if I move to the phone part of the band and call CQ I get out and a responce, so I believe the rig is working.
Then I was talking to another ham and he said the sound card was not putting out. I have had this problem before and changed Sound cards and interfaces and get them to work and BANGO they stop working. Any ideas or should I put all the stuff on the curb and be done with all the frustration?
73s Hope someone can help
Wes KA9MFY
March 28, 2010 - 21:33
#3
Re: SignaLink USB interface
I have not had any problem with the SignaLink USB... it contains a built-in soundcard, so it really is plug-and-play. That way, you don't have to mess with a soundcard + interface setup.
Jacob, KD5TEN
I also have the SignaLink USB and have been very happy with it as well. I especially love the plug-and-play feature so there's no software to install.
73,
Jacob KD5TEN