Introduction

RigExpert Standard is an electronic device designed to operate phone, CW, and digital modes using personal computer and transceiver. Previously, a TNC or sound card was needed for this purpose, along with lots of cables, occupying computer sound card and serial ports. All of this is not needed anymore. Following up-to-date technology, USB interface is chosen to connect RigExpert Standard to a computer. No additional interface circuit needed for transceiver connection.

RigExpert Standard combines:

Transceiver audio interface for operating digital modes, voice recording and playback – a totally compatible sound card for any ham radio software.
CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) system, which controls transceiver frequency, mode and other functions by computer, supporting various models of transceivers.
FSK operation to get crystal-clear RTTY signal.
Additional port for connecting serial devices such as TNCs or antenna rotors.

Imagine a bulk of different black boxes with lamps and switches, a dozen of cables hanging down the table. This gloomy picture is well-known for a ham who prefers computer-assisted contesting or simply wants to check out digital modes. He spends a lot of money buying all this stuff, and then a lot of aspirin is needed to soften his headache while hooking it up to transceiver and computer and trying to start up the whole system...
We have done our best to make RigExpert Standard a breakthrough into the new era. Along with world-beater MixW software, it is a reconsideration of style a ham radio operator's workplace may be organized.
For a novice, it is a first ever chance to make sure operating digital modes is really easy. It lets experienced DX-men and contestmen enjoy the power of modern technology. Portable operators will appreciate its simplicity and reliability. At last, new horizons are open for experimenters.
RigExpert Standard is fully compatible with all existing radio amateur software, providing easy setup and use. Also, it includes squelch input for EchoLink software and even a separate DB-9 socket for TNC or antenna rotor.

RigExpert Standard features:

Along with MixW software, operates phone, CW, PSK31, RTTY, Packet, AMTOR(FEC), MFSK, THROB, MT63, Hellschreiber, SSTV, receives PACTOR and fax images - all in one! No TNC required!

Any other soundcard software may be used: tested with DigiPan, MMTTY, EchoLink, etc.

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003 compatible.

Makes free computer soundcard and COM ports previously used for operating digital modes.

USB connection to computer.

Single 25-pin connector for transceiver connection.

CAT interface tested with Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Ten-Tec, Elecraft and JRC transceivers. The device is able to work with any future type of transceiver.

Transformer coupled audio input and output to minimize interference.

Shielded aluminum case.

Comprehensive documentation and support.