RigExpert AA-230PRO is a powerful,
laboratory grade antenna analyzer designed for testing, checking, tuning
or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines in 0.3 to 230 MHz
range.
Graphical SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and impedance display
are key features of this analyzer which significantly reduce time required
to adjust an antenna.
Easy-to use measurement modes, as well as
additional features such as memory storage and connection to a personal
computer, make the AA-230PRO attractive for professionals and hobbyists.
The TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) mode is essencial for quick cable testing and cable fault
location.
The following tasks are easily accomplished by using
RigExpert AA-230PRO:
- Rapid check-out of an antenna
- Tuning an antenna to resonance
- Comparing characteristics of an antenna before and after specific
event (rain, hurricane, etc.)
- Making coaxial lines or measuring their parameters
- Cable testing and fault location
- Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads
Download the
RigExpert AA-230PRO User's manual.
Download the
RigExpert AA-230PRO Software manual.
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RigExpert Standard USB Interface
RigExpert Standard is a device for operating phone, CW and digital modes
using personal computer with USB port. It provides:
- Transceiver audio interface
Analog audio interface is a
connection to transceiver audio output (external speaker connector or line
output) and transceiver audio input (microphone connector or line input). Audio
interface enables operating digital modes, recording and playing voice, as well
as other useful functions (such as measuring levels of a signal from the air) by
using a computer. Input (two channels) and output volume levels are adjusted by
potentiometers on the front panel of the device.
- CAT interface for various transceiver models
CAT (Computer Aided
Transceiver) system provides control of transceiver frequency, operating mode
and other functions by computer software. Normally, modern transceivers have
serial (with various signal levels) link providing CAT interface.
In RigExpert Standard, CAT interface port is seen as a COM port by computer
software.
- FSK output
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) is a popular method of
transmitting digital messages over radio primarily used in radioteletype (RTTY)
mode. Most transceivers provide FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY signal
stable and clear.
A separate COM port is assigned for the FSK output when using RigExpert
Standard. The FSK baudrate and polarity are═ fixed and may be reconfigured by
jumpers.
- PTT and CW output functions
Transceivers provide PTT (Push To
Talk) and CW (Continuous Wave) keyer inputs to allow setting the transmitter on
or off and operating CW using external device (PTT pedal, CW bug or paddle,
terminal node controller, or personal computer).
In RigExpert Standard, PTT and CW outputs are assigned to the RTS and DTR
lines of a separate COM port.
- Squelch input
Some software, such as EchoLink, requires the
interface to provide a squelch input to detect if the radio channel is busy.
In RigExpert Standard, the squelch input is assigned to the DCD line of the
COM port used for PTT and CW outputs.
- Additional serial port
Connecting TNCs or antenna rotors still
require legacy COM ports which are unavailable on modern PCs. Having a 9-pin
SERIAL connector (TXD/RXD/RTS/CTS lines) will resolve this problem.
In RigExpert Standard, a separate COM port is assigned to the SERIAL
input/output.
- RigExpert Standard was successfully tested with following programs (to
name a few):
DX4WIN, DigiPan, Echolink, MixW2, Ham Radio Deluxe, MMTTY,
MMSSTV, MMVARI, TrueTTY, Logger32, N1MM Logger, CTWin, WriteLOG, WSJT, HamScope,
MultiPSK, CQLog, etc...
RigExpert Standard is FCC C.F.R. 47 (part 15:2005) and ICES-003
certified.
RigExpert Plus USB Interface
RigExpert Plus is a device for operating phone, CW and digital modes using
personal computer with USB port. It provides:
- Transceiver audio interface:
Analog audio interface is a
connection to transceiver audio output (external speaker connector or line
output) and transceiver audio input (microphone connector or line input). Audio
interface enables operating digital modes, recording and playing voice, as well
as other useful functions (such as measuring levels of a signal from the air) by
using a computer. Input (two channels) and output volume levels are adjusted by
potentiometers on the front panel of the device.
- Optical S/PDIF in/out:
In addition to the analog audio interface,
RigExpert Plus provides optical S/PDIF input and output for modern transceivers
such as IC-7800. The optical cables are widely available in HI-FI stores.
- CAT interface for various transceiver models:
CAT (Computer Aided
Transceiver) system provides control of transceiver frequency, operating mode
and other functions by computer software. Normally, modern transceivers have
serial (with various signal levels) link providing CAT interface. In RigExpert
Plus, CAT interface port is seen as a COM port by computer software.
- FSK output:
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) is a popular method of
transmitting digital messages over radio primarily used in radioteletype (RTTY)
mode. Most transceivers provide FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY signal
stable and clear. A separate COM port is assigned for the FSK output when using
RigExpert Plus. The FSK baudrate and polarity are fixed and may be reconfigured
by jumpers.
- PTT and CW output functions:
Transceivers provide PTT (Push To
Talk) and CW (Continuous Wave) keyer inputs to allow setting the transmitter on
or off and operating CW using external device (PTT pedal, CW bug or paddle,
terminal node controller, or personal computer). In RigExpert Plus, PTT and CW
outputs are assigned to the RTS and DTR lines of a separate COM port.
- Squelch input:
Some software, such as EchoLink, requires the
interface to provide a squelch input to detect if the radio channel is busy. In
RigExpert Plus, the squelch input is assigned to the DCD line of the COM port
used for PTT and CW outputs.
- Built-in electronic CW keyer for single or double paddle:
The
keyer produces dots or dashes depending on the direction a paddle is pushed to.
If using double paddle, squeezing both paddles gives alternating dots and
dashes. The speed a CW message comes out with is set by computer software or a
built-in potentiometer. A famous WINKEY micro controller (version 10) was chosen
as a CW keyer in RigExpert Plus. In RigExpert Plus, a separate COM port is
assigned to the WINKEY controller.
RigExpert Tiny USB Interface
CAT+PTT/CW Version 1.3
Developed by the MixW team, the RigExpert Tiny is a revolutionary new sound
card to transceiver interface. Combining complete functionality, simplicity of
use, excellent design and low price, the RigExpert Tiny is perfect for all
digital modes and CW/Phone. Models built for different transceivers like the
Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood and Ten-Tec are now available.
The RigExpert Tiny interface provides a CAT port (transceiver frequency and
mode control using a computer), a second serial port (PTT push-to-talk and/or CW
output), as well as the soundcard-to-transceiver audio interface. The
transceiver and computer connections are made using pre-wired cables for your
specific rig. The computer connection uses the USB port, freeing up your serial
(COM) ports for other needs. A separate power supply for the RigExpert Tiny
interface is not needed as it is powered by your USB port. Five LEDs on the top
panel display the device status, helping set up the computer software and
monitor functions during on-air operation.
The RigExpert Tiny interface is fully compatible with all amateur radio
software running under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003. Also supported are the Linux
and MAC OS 8/9X operating systems. Software programs like DigiPan, MixW, MMTTY,
MMSSTV, EchoLink, Ham Radio Deluxe, DXBase and CQ-Log just to name a few are
fully supported.
Please Click Here to find out if RigExpert Tiny may be wired for your
specific radio model.
Note: The RigExpert Tiny is being sold as a kit. Pease specify your
radio model when ordering and we will wire it for you at no extra charge.
