Introduction

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 LED's on the top panel display the device status, helping set up the computer software and monitor functions during on-air operation.
A block diagram of the RigExpert Tiny is shown to the left. The "heart" of this unique interface is a dual-port USB converter chip.  In this diagram, both ports are set up to operate in serial mode. One of the ports transmits and receives the CAT system data, while the other port drives the PTT and CW outputs. 

After the RigExpert Tiny is connected to the computer and the drivers are installed, two serial ports of your choosing (i.e. COM8 and COM9) are available for the software.