The WMR Device Diagnostic Utility software allows you to view and change which COM port your RIGblaster is connected to. It also allows you to test a COM port to make sure that the RIGblaster is functioning correctly. This software can be used with all RIGblaster models. It can also be used to monitor and change settings in the Epic PWRgate.
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The RIGblasters have been tested on Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. They should also work on Windows 98 Second Edition as long as all Microsoft USB updates have been applied.
All of our Windows drivers (except Windows 98 & Windows 2000) are also available via Windows Update as they are digitally signed with Microsoft.
We'd prefer to just release our Mac driver source, however Apple requires a special Kernel Extension Developer ID certificate to sign device drivers. I'll reach out to West Mountain Radio and ask them to put in a formal request to add their new VID/PID to the Mac driver. AFAIK it's free, so I don't expect any issues. RIGtalk USB for Rig Control Interface; DVD; A DVD of the RIGblaster Software Collection is the standard media. If you are unable to use DVD media, you may request the software on a three (3) CD Set. Download the FT-991/ SCU-17 USB Driver (Virtual COM Port Driver) and follow the directions to install them on your computer. (Just follow the prompts of the software during install and you will be fine. The RIGblaster plug & play connects to the computer by USB providing Windows® 'Plug and Play'™ installation. The entire installation is as easy as it possibly could be: one plug to the radio; USB and sound for the computer. A built-in USB to serial converter provides T/R switching, CW keying and CAT/CI-V rig control.
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West Mountain Radio RIGtalk RT1 USB/Cl-V Computer Interfaces do everything that the ICOM CT-17 does, without the requirement for a serial port. It provides a USB interface for CAT and CI-V Radios. You can use any rig control and logging software that is compatible with your computer and radio. They offer USB rig control of ICOM and Ten-Tec radios with CI-V interfaces Find West Mountain Radio.
The WMR Diagnostics software contains drivers for all our products and an easy pre-installation and diagnostic program.
Ensure that the 'Pre-Install Drivers' check-box is checked and click on the 'Next' button.
The next window will ask you if you want our diagnostic software to start each time Windows starts up. We recommend you do this as we have provided facilities in the software to allow easy configuration of the RIGblasters without having to navigate through the Windows Control Panel and Windows Device-manager.
Whether you have chosen to install our software or not, click on the 'Next' button and follow the Wizard prompts until installation is complete.
Note: The green PWR LED will blink when incoming or outgoing audio is detected and will remain solid when idle. This LED will only be illuminated if the driver installation was successful.
After successful installation, you should notice a new icon in your Windows system-tray. If you click this icon, you should see a window similar to figure A2. This is our diagnostic software which allows you to monitor the state of your Windows COM ports and sound-devices and to make changes if necessary.
In this example, a quick glance at the main screen will show that this computer has three COM ports (your computer may show only one COM port - the RIGblaster COM port). In this example, the RIGblaster Advantage is set to COM port 19 and is running driver 6.6.1.0 dated 10-18-2013.
Windows may assign any number for the COM port after first installation. We have found that Windows treats COM1 to COM4 as 'special', and for this reason we don't recommend using a RIGblaster on a COM port less than 5.
Another point to bear in mind is that some digital mode software, especially older software, may not allow a COM port greater than 8, in which case you will need to renumber your COM port to a value within the range 5-8.
How to Renumber the RIGblaster COM Port
If you need to renumber your RIGblaster COM port, we have provided a simple way to do this using our diagnostic software:
Right-click over the COM port you wish to change and select 'Change Port #' from the popup menu. You will be presented with a window where you may type a new value. After clicking on the 'OK' button, you must disconnect and then reconnect your RIGblaster USB cable.
There are other functions that we have provided in the diagnostic software which you might find useful:
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The 'Utilities' button at the lower part of the screen includes options to download the latest drivers from the Internet and automatically e-mail West Mountain Radio technical support with operating parameters. You do not need to do this unless asked by our technical support staff.
The 'Show All' button shouldn't be used unless directed to by our technical support staff.
The 'Refresh' button simply refreshes the display. Useful if you make changes and need to confirm the current configuration.
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Right-clicking over an item will bring up a popup-menu with the following options:
- Detail: Gives a listing of device driver details.
- Update Driver: Starts the driver update routine.
- Change Port #: Allows you to quickly change the RIGblaster COM port.
- Rename: If you wish to rename any of the devices. Unless you have a reason to do so, we recommend you don't use this option.
- Test: Start the COM port tester. Refer to Figure A3.
- Volume: Allows quick access to the Windows volume control associated with this item.
COM Port Tester
Figure A3 - COM Port Test Window
There are two buttons on the COM port test window (DTR and RTS) which are useful for checking correct functionality of the RIGblaster.
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Clicking on the RTS button should activate the PTT line & relay.
Clicking on the DTR button should activate the CW/FSK keying line.
For advanced users, connecting up a loop-back on the DB9 connector will allow you to verify proper serial port operation.