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It should be noted that the CE-19 does not provide CAT control, this is still done by the CAT Cable that comes with the Transceiver. Now as we said previously, Rig Control or CAT is not a pre-requisite for Digital Modes, however if you want to make it easier for logging, easier to work with some of the other features of the software, then you may want to make Rig Control one of the items that you determine your selection. When selecting an Interface for Digital Modes, you need to take in the following considerations
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I have also read decent reviews on the XGGComms Digimode-4 device as well, but a little more expensive (but less wires for portable operators) and ready to plug in. I personally went for the Xeigu CE-19, mainly as it was the interface from the Transceiver manufacturer, and I was fortunate to get it at a decent price, however you have to make up your own audio cable to fit between the rig and the CE-19 unit. Its up to you to look at the features of each and make your choice. The Signalink has the sound card built in and adjustable. However each of these interfaces as some desirable features such as being prebuilt, or provide isolation between your rig and your computer (at least on the audio). So let me be very clear, you do not need a CE-19, or an XGGComms Digimode-4 or a Signalink, as you can build your own interface if you want (and combine that with your CAT cable). A few models that appear to be popular are as follows Now we get to the slightly harder part, selecting an interface. Just on other point, depending on the Interface that you use, you may need to make sure that the computer has Audio Input and Output ports or a spare USB port to plug in a USB Sound Card Interfaces – Common and Popular products
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Even if you get an I3, no operating system, you could install Linux on it, and it will more than meet the needs.Īs I mentioned above, even a Raspberry Pi 4b will do the job nicely and have seen others that have implemented it on lower end Raspberry Pi’s as well. Depending on the the auction house, you should be able to get one at $20-$50. Now this does not need the latest and greatest, in fact most computers that have been built in the last 3-5 years would be suitable, which also means that the majority of computers at the auction houses (which recycle many of enterprise or government computers) have them at this age.
#HAM RADIO DELUXE TUTORIAL WINDOWS 10#
Ideally a workstation that is capable of running Windows 10 is ideal (most I3 or I5 are capable) with 250Gb hard drive, and at least 4Gb ram or better with 8Gb. That 10 year old computer that you have gathering dust under the desk may not be suitable, but you actually don’t need much.
All you need is a low end computer, an interface and some software, which we discuss below. If you have the Xiegu G90, then you have the Transceiver.
You most likely have a transceiver, particularly as you are interested in Digital Mode Communications, and hopefully you have a Xiegu G90, as that is what these articles are about (but I fully recognise that you might have ended up on this page as you are interested in Digital Mode Communication, and want to apply the concepts of what is in this article to your model of radio.