TI-5000
USB Transceiver
Interface
RigExpert
®
User’s manual
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Table of contents
Introduction
Operating the TI-5000
Front and rear panels
Transceiver and computer connection
Updating the firmware
Annexes
Annex 1: Specifications
Annex 2: Changing audio input and output level
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Introduction
ONCWPTT CAT
FSK
Speed Main Sub
Mic
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TI-5000
Thank you for purchasing a RigExpert
TI-5000 USB Transceiver Interface! We
did our best to make it powerful yet easy
to use.
RigExpert TI-5000 is a device for
operating phone, CW and digital modes
using personal computer with USB por t.
It provides:
• Transceiver audio interface
Analog audio interface is a connection
to transceiver audio output (external
speaker connec tor or line output) and
transceiver audio input (microphone
connector or line input). Audio interface
enables operating digital modes,
recording and playing voice, as well
as other useful functions (such as
measuring levels of a signal from the air)
by using a computer.
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Input (main and sub channels) and
output volume levels are adjusted by
potentiometers on the front panel of the
device.
• CAT interface for various transceiver
models
CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver)
system provides control of transceiver
frequency, operating mode and other
functions by computer software. Normally, modern transceivers have serial
(with various signal levels) link providing
CAT interface.
A separate COM port is created for the
CAT system so the computer software can
communicate to the transceiver.
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• FSK output
• CW keyer
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) is a popular
method of transmitting digital messages
over radio primarily used in radioteletype
(RTTY) mode. Most transceivers provide
FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY
signal stable and clear.
A separate COM port is created for the
FSK function.
• PTT and CW output functions
Transceivers provide PTT (Push To Talk)
and CW (Continuous Wave) keyer inputs
to allow setting the transmitter on or off
and operating CW using external device
(PTT pedal, CW bug or paddle, terminal
node controller, or personal computer).
A separate COM port is created for PTT/
CW outputs.
• Squelch input
Some software, such as EchoLink,
requires the interface to provide a squelch
input to detect if the radio channel is
busy.
In RigExpert TI-5000, the squelch input is
assigned to the DCD line of the COM port
used for PTT and CW outputs.
Built-in RigExpert implementation of
WinKey.
WinKey is a Morse keyer that is designed
to attach to a PC’s serial port and provide
accurate transmitter keying from a Windows based ham radio software.
A separate COM port is created for
WinKey.
• Microphone and foot switch inputs
This function enables using the TI-5000
in voice modes. When the foot switch
is pressed, audio from microphone is
immediately transmitted by the rig. In
addition, audio stream is fed into the
computer (via left audio channel) to be
recorded by voice keyer software. Microphone level is adjustable.
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Operating the
TI-5000
Front and rear panels
Front panel:
1. Speed. CW speed pot for the WINKEY
keyer. May be deactivated by software.
2. ON. Lights when the RigExpert TI5000 device is plugged in and the drivers
are installed.
3. CW. Shows transmissions in CW mode.
4. PTT. Indicates when the transceiver
transmits.
5. CAT. Monitors CAT data exchange
between transceiver and computer.
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6. FSK. Lights when RigExpert TI-5000 is
sending FSK data.
7. Main. Input level, channel 1 (main
receiver audio).
8. Sub. Input level, channel 2 (subreceiver audio).
9. Mic. Microphone signal level.
10. Out. Output level (audio to the
transceiver).
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