SignaLink™
Model SL-1
Sound Card - Radio Interface
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Your Passport To The Digital Domain!
In recent years there have been incredible advances in Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) utilizing desktop computers and SoundBlaster® compatible sound
cards. This new DSP technology provides a level of signal processing that
was simply impossible to achieve in older hardware based designs. Software
is now available for virtually all of the traditional digital modes including
Packet, APRS®, AMTOR, RTTY, CW, SSTV, WEFAX, ACARS and more. In
addition the power of this technology has spawned a host of exciting new modes
like PSK31, MT63, WSJT FSK441 and many others! There are more than eighty
different programs listed on our web site alone and more can be found on the
Internet! Most of these are "freeware" or
"shareware" and in many cases provide a level of performance beyond
your wildest dreams!
Tigertronics has developed the SignaLink Interface to help you take
advantage of this cutting edge technology. SignaLink bridges the gap
between your computer and your radio to provide the highest level of performance
in all the new modes. In addition to delivering basic functions found in
other units, the SignaLink provides advanced features and design innovations
that set it apart from all the rest!
The SignaLink comes fully assembled and tested. It is not a
"kit"! Take a look Inside the SignaLink.
Notice that our design employs "State Of The Art" Surface Mount
construction for maximum performance and reliability. Every unit is
Robotically Assembled in our own modern factory in Southern Oregon.
Components are of the highest quality and every unit undergoes the same
stringent quality control and inspection standards that you have grown to expect
from Tigertronics! We invite you to compare every aspect of the SignaLink
to other products. We think you will agree that nothing else compares!
Features
The SignaLink has a number of unique features that eliminate the common
problems associated with connecting your radio and computer. It also
provides some advanced features that are not available on other units.
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No
Serial or USB Port
Required - All SignaLink models incorporates a unique Auto-PTT™ circuit that
eliminates the need to connect to a computer Serial or USB Port like
other units. The Auto-PTT™ circuit automatically detects transmissions
from the sound card and activates the radio's PTT circuit. A front panel
Delay Control is provided to select optimum triggering in the various digital
modes. Eliminating the Serial and USB Port connections also substantially reduces
the coupling of RF Noise between the computer and radio.
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Complete
Isolation - Unlike other interfaces "claiming" to provide
isolation, all SignaLink models "truly" isolate your computer from your radio. This eliminates troublesome ground loops and prevents
hum and noise from degrading the signals.
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Matched
Audio Levels - The SignaLink provides optimum audio levels to both the
computer and radio when using standard radio mic and speaker
connections. This greatly simplifies your setup and getting
everything adjusted correctly. All adjustments can be made using only
your radio and sound card controls.
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External Speaker
Support - If you like to listen to your radio’s audio while operating,
then you’ll appreciate the front panel “Auxiliary” audio output jack.
This jack will accept an external speaker or headphone and can be
configured to be active when the SignaLink is ON or OFF. It can also
be set to ALWAYS ON.
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Flexible
Power Requirements - The SignaLink consumes so little power that
it can be powered by the “Accessory Voltage” found on most radio Mic
connectors. This makes for a very
simple and clean installation. On
radios that don’t have power available, we have provided an external power
jack on the rear panel.
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Front
Panel Switches and Indicators
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A
front panel ON/OFF switch is provided to prevent accidental
transmissions. The receive signals are still enabled in the OFF position
for convenience in monitoring activity. Bright LEDs are provided to
indicate when power is ON and when the PTT is active during transmit.
What's Included?
Every SignaLink is supplied with the following items:
- Fully Assembled Detachable Radio Cable
- The SignaLink part number
determines which radio cable is supplied with the unit (please specify when
ordering). Cables are
available for radios that use the 4-pin round, 8-pin round, RJ-11, and RJ-45 mic
connector.
An un-terminated cable is also available for radios that uses a
different type of mic connector.
- Software CD - This CD contains the latest
programs for all of the most popular modes including PSK-31, SSTV, MT-63,
CW, RTTY & AMTOR. Software for other modes can be downloaded from
our SignaLink Software Page. The entire
Tigertronics web site with all of the latest support information (including jumper
settings) is also
included on the CD.
- 2.1 mm Power Plug
- This can be used to power the the SignaLink from an
external power supply if it cannot be powered from the radio (see the
SignaLink manual for more information).
- Jumper Wires
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These are used to configure the SignaLink for your specific
radio. No soldering is required - The jumpers simply push into
a socket on the circuit board! The SignaLink software CD contains jumper settings for the most popular radios. Settings for other
radios can be easily obtained by following the step-by-step procedure in the
SignaLink manual, or by contacting our Technical
Support Staff.
- Printed Installation Manual - The
SignaLink manual contains both step-by-step, and
"quick" installation instructions for users of all experience
levels. Troubleshooting Tips and an Audio Level
Adjustment procedure are also included.
- FREE Telephone Tech Support -
If you have any questions, or if you need
assistance with the installation of your SignaLink, our Technicians are
available to help you. Click here for
information on contacting Tech Support.
SignaLink SL-1 Part Numbers (please specify when ordering):
- SL1-4R - For 4-Pin Round Mic Connector
- SL1-8R - For 8-Pin Round Mic Connector
- SL1-RJ11 - For RJ-11 Mic Connector
- SL1-RJ45 - For RJ-45 Mic Connector
- SL1-NC - Un-terminated (bare wire on
radio end)
Extra Radio Cables:
- SLCAB4R - For 4-Pin Round Mic
Connector
- SLCAB8R - For 8-Pin Round Mic
Connector
- SLCABRJ1 - For RJ-11 Mic Connector
- SLCABRJ4 - For RJ-45 Mic Connector
- SLCABNC - Un-terminated
Optional
Cable Accessory Kit (P/N SLASSY) - Includes The Following:
- Sound Card Mic Cable (6' long,
shielded with male 3.5 mm stereo connectors)
- Sound Card Speaker Cable (6' long,
shielded with male 3.5 mm stereo connectors)
- Sound Card Speaker Splitter (stereo)
- Radio Speaker Cable (2' long, shielded
with male 3.5 mm mono connectors)
Our SLASSY Cable Kit is now on special! See our
Pricing
page for details.
Specifications:
Power Supply: 6.75 - 15 Volts DC @ 10 ma (nominal)
Freq Response: 100Hz - 30KHz
In/Out Impedance: 600 Ohm (nom)
Attenuation: Radio to Sound Card - 5:1
Sound Card to Radio - 200:1
Auto-PTT™ Delay: Fast - 28 milliseconds
Slow - 800 milliseconds
PTT Circuit: MOSFET Transistor
Rating - 15 Volts @ 75ma (max)
Radio Connector: Mic, Spkr, Pwr, PTT - RJ-45
Spkr - 3.5mm Mono
Sound Card Conn: Mic Input - 3.5mm Stereo
Spkr Output - 3.5mm Stereo
Other Connectors: Aux. Spkr - 3.5mm Mono
Aux. Power - 2.1mm Coaxial
Case: Extruded Aluminum - 6061T4
Dimensions: 1.1" x 2.7" x 3.2"
Operating Temp: -30C to +60C
Additional Information:
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