FT-1000MP

www.DataSheet4U.com Rigblaster Plus and Yaesu FT-1000 MP Mark V with Writelog Interfacing Don Cassel VE3BUC ww w.D a taS hee t4U .co Cabling The problem with the Mark V and Rtty is to take advantage of the additional filtering available for Rtty at the Packet jack on the rear panel. Using the standard mike input from the Rigblaster requires that you use LSB and as a result does not take advantage of this filtering. Also you cannot select a narrow CW filter when in LSB mode. Using the Packet jack requires you to press the PKT key on the Mark V to operate AFSK Rtty which lights up both the PKT and LSB lights for that mode. Although the Rtty jack and FSK could be used I chose to stay with the AFSK which has been quite satisfactory in previous use. For modes such as PSK you can just press the USB button and use the software for filtering. I also wanted to be able to use Writelog for CW send and receive in addition to the digital modes. Two extra audio cables will be required that are not included with Rigblaster Plus. These are used for audio to the Mark V packet connector and the CW key connector. 1. Set up the Rig Blaster as instructed in the manual. For the Mark V install the jumpers as instructed for the Yaesu Mike. I’m using a Heil with the same settings. 2. Connect the mike as instructed in the Rigblaster manual. Run the mike cable from the Rigblaster to the Mark V front connector and plug the mike into the Rigblaster front mike connector.1 3. Connect the serial cable...