Frequently Asked Questions
RIGblaster
- Which model should I get?
- What equipment do I need to use a RIGblaster?
- Will it work with my radio?
- Station hookup diagrams for the RIGblaster Advantage
- What does your software do?
- What does your software cost?
- What radios will not work with a RIGblaster?
- Will my computer work with a RIGblaster?
- Can I use a USB port if I don't have a serial port?
- What cables do I need?
- Does a RIGblaster work with the jacks on the back of my radio?
- Will a Rigblaster do CW or true FSK?
- Will a RIGblaster work with my sequencer on my high power VHF station?
- What about grounding?
- What precautions should I take operating the RIGblaster from 12 V DC?
- Can I switch one version RIGblaster to another style radio?
- Do I ever need to unplug RIGblaster for normal operation?
- Can I use my radio/microphone to join an EchoLink QSO on my own node?
- Do I need a serial port?
- Can I use my laptop/netbook computer?
- Do I need a sound card inside my computer?
- Can I record voice keying files from my radio microphone?
- What software works with a RIGblaster?
- How does the RIGblaster control PTT?
- Can I use my Morse key with a RIGblaster?
- Is there a model for my country with 220/200 volt or can I operate with 12V DC?
- What about Pactor?
- Why won't the green power LED illuminate on my Plug & Play?
- How do I configure full break-in CW on the RIGblaster Advantage?
- How do I install the software driver for the USB to Serial RS-232C adapter cable?
- Why does my radio go into transmit while Linux is booting?
RIGrunner
- Why do I want a RIGrunner?
- What are Anderson Powerpole® connectors?
- How is a RIGrunner hooked up?
- I plan to have 3 or more radios on my RIGrunner. Is that OK?
- I noticed the RIGrunner comes with fuses installed. Can I change them?
- What does the RIGrunner precision power monitor do?
- Can I damage the RIGrunner by hooking it up wrong?
- I don't see the LED blown fuse indicators. Where are they?
- What mounting considerations do I need to consider?
- How do I put Powepoles® on my cables?
- Why is there RF bypassing on the RIGrunner?
- Is the RIGrunner grounded?
- Can I use the RIGrunner in my airplane or boat?
CBA
- Why do I need a CBA?
- Can I really test any type of battery?
- "A CBA will test up to 150 watts or 40 amps maximum", What does this mean?
- What do I need to know in order to use a CBA?
- My CBA II will not work under Vista 64 Or Windows 7. What should I do?
- Can you repair my older version CBA II or CBA III?
- How do I replace the 25A fuse with a 40A fuse on a CBA III?
