Tigertronics SignaLink USB

[VK4WDM]

Hello everyone

Is anyone using a Tigertronics SignaLink USB with built-in sound card? More specifically using it with a IC-756 PRO3? If so I would like to know how good it is and what modes/software you run with it.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK4TS]

I have been pretty impressed with the Tigertronics - two mates bought then in and one has his on a FT2000 and the other on an ICOM 756PRO 2 -

They certainly seem quite good; bit of problem setting up getting windows to use the sound card but there are a few programmes around that will "lock" soundcard setting and should cure any Windows related problems..Used with HRD, MMTTY and Writelog PSK, RTTY CW and all seem ok...cw is limited by direct keying to about 25 wpm but other than that pretty damn good- another very impressive interface is the microham usb microkeyer 11 but about twice the money of the Tigertronics

[VK4FIL]

Hi Wayne,
There are many Amateurs here in the Brisbane area that have purchased the Singnalink usb interface.

They really are the bee knees and I mainly work it with HRD and WSPR and WSJT (modes jt6m and fsk441).

Its very easy to setup and forms the focus of my digital operations here.

You will find me on 6 meter Logger most mornings on fsk or jt6m.

Spend the money now as the AUD is great for buying gear from USA.

Phil vk4fil

[VK4WDM]

Hi Phil

Sound's good. Are you or anybody else using it for CW hard keying via a keyboard? If so, with what software?

73

Wayne

[VK4FIL]

Hi agn,

I use the Signalink Interface to key CW from Ham Radio Delux thru the associated prg DM 780 with the mode MCW.

Works well and if the noise levels are low some very high speed CW can be decoded.

Phil vk4fil

[VK4CZ]

There are many Amateurs here in the Brisbane area that have purchased the Signalink usb interface.

I resemble that remark!

Wayne - I purchased one from DXEngineering in the US last month and interface, cables (specific to my txcr) and delivery was just under AUD$160... and arrived in 5 working days from ordering! With the AUD back up it shouldn't be any more expensive if ordered now.

[VK4GHZ]

This device looks pretty good, but why oh why didn't d they include a key output for CW.
It would be a great all-in-one box of tricks then.

I still have two partially built interface kits from the Gold Coast hamfest to finish... one day.
That's the beauty of a commercially made item... it's ready to go.

.... but then again, can't be called an appliance operator with some homebrew items in the shack!

[VK3HMV]

Hi, I bought one off Ebay about six months ago off W6EAW and it works flawlessly with my 756 PROiii. I have Ham radio deluxe V5 and it works well with that and atm I am hooked up to my MacBook Pro and it works flawlessly (again) with Fldigi running off El Capitan. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

[VK4ABW]

Bought 4 of them when they were $105 (au). Used on IC7700,IC756pro3, IC756 and IC910H. Can't fault em - good gear

de Gary
VK8AW / VK4ABW

[VK4WDM]

I now have three of them which all work well with three different rigs and different modes including CW using MRP40.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK4UH]

I also run 4 of these, configured for each rig so they "just work" when you plug them in.

I run them on TS2000, IC910/9100, FT817 and IC7000 in mobile

I have nothing but good reports to offer

KJ VK4UH

[VK5EI]

An interesting article by Owen.

http://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=2501

73

[VK2XTC]

I have one of these running on a TS-2000 off an Apple i-Mac works fine. Simple easy device, just a little expensive at the moment.

Does anyone know if the radio lead needs to be shielded ?

I want to make up another lead for a different radio and was thinking of cutting down a spare RJ45 Data patch lead.
Then the idea of RF shielding came up.


The lead I'm making is for a Yaesu FT-847 using the Mini Din Packet Socket.




Brian

[VK3ALB]

I made a few sets out of Ethernet cable and multicore purchased from Jaycar. None of it was shielded and I had no problems. I don't think the OEM cables are shielded either.

[VK2XTC]

Perfect , thanks. Didn't think so but thought I should check.



Brian

[VK4UH]

I made a hombrew lead from a cut down RJ45 patch lead, which was unscreened, and had no problems using the Signalink with the FT817

KJ VK4UH

[VK2BLS]

I have two Signalinks running with my Yaesu's, All is good.

Just a reminder of this article from Forum post, may be of interest.

http://www.vklogger.com/forum/viewtopic ... 547#p56547

Cheers, Darrell

[VK5PJ]

Hi, was wondering if any of the signalink owners on here have tried the mod detailed in Owen's article to see if there is an improvement in their signal to noise that he indicates?

An interesting article by Owen.
http://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=2501
73

Regards,

[ZL3RC]

Hi, was wondering if any of the signalink owners on here have tried the mod detailed in Owen's article to see if there is an improvement in their signal to noise that he indicates?

Regards,

Yes I have and while it makes it look a lot nicer on the waterfall display Im not sure it made much if any difference to any digital mode decodes.
Ive since moved on to West Mountain Radio RIGblaster Advantage which has a lot more functionality and a much better audio response and noise level.

Ive still got my Signalling if anyone is looking for one.

Roger ZL3RC

[VK6DVR]

If anyone has a Tigertronics SignaLink USB that surplus to their/your needs, I'd appreciate a PM or reply as my Digi-modes interface is a bit of a hashup that I tried with a Bluetooth CAT interface, that's missing the MIC input part and so I'm placing the IC-7000 handset-MIC over the laptop speaker and the tone is driving my missus 'bananas' and I'm beginning to fear for my life.
In the reply, don't quote any $$$'s you want for it, as we'll chat one-on-one about the sheckles.
I'd rather be around for the next Sunspot Cycle #25.
73's