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West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8, Rig to Sound Card Interface to Operate Digital Modes FT8, FT4, JS8Call, PSK31, RTTY, Winlink, etc

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  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 sound card interface in [your condition, e.g., excellent/working] condition. Connects your ham transceiver to a computer for all popular digital modes including PSK31, FT8, RTTY, SSTV, Olivia, JT65, packet, and more. Features adjustable audio levels, serial PTT control (DB25), mic pass-through with internal jumpers for broad radio compatibility, and VOX option. Includes power adapter and [mention any cables/manual]. Compatible with most Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco radios (and others) via proper mic cable. Works with Windows/Mac/Linux sound card software. Classic, reliable interface for digital operating.
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8, Rig to Sound Card Interface to Operate Digital Modes FT8, FT4, JS8Call, PSK31, RTTY, Winlink, etc
  • West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8, Rig to Sound Card Interface to Operate Digital Modes FT8, FT4, JS8Call, PSK31, RTTY, Winlink, etc
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West Mountain Radio Rigblaster M8 Rig to Sound Card Interface to Operate Digital Modes FT8, FT4, JS8Call, PSK31, RTTY, Winlink, etc

 I have the original box and the items shown including the manual.

 You will need a standard serial cable.

 
West Mountain Radio RigBlaster M8 (standard/serial model, discontinued).
 
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This is a classic sound card interface (radio-to-computer interface) designed to connect a ham radio transceiver to a computer's sound card for operating digital modes (and some other modes). It routes audio in/out and provides PTT (push-to-talk) control, allowing the computer to transmit and receive digital signals through the radio's microphone and speaker jacks.
 
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Key Specifications & Features
  • Audio: Adjustable audio level control; 1/8" stereo mini jacks for sound card line in/out (with monitoring output).
  • PTT Control: Serial port (DB25) for automatic PTT via DTR/RTS lines; also supports VOX mode.
  • Microphone Switching: Passes through your regular microphone; jumpers inside configure for specific radio mic wiring.
  • Power: 12V DC (via included AC adapter; ~10-16V tolerant).
  • Connectors: Modular mic cable (RJ45 on M8 for certain radios; other versions like M4 for different connectors).
  • Indicators: Digital/PTT LED.
  • Size/Design: Compact desktop unit with jumper configuration for broad radio compatibility.
     
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Compatible RadiosThe M8 (and similar standard models) works with almost any transceiver that has a microphone jack, as long as the proper mic cable/adapter is used and internal jumpers are set correctly for the radio's pinout (mic audio, PTT, ground). It was commonly used with Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco, and many others from the era. It connects via the radio's mic input for transmit audio and usually speaker/external audio out for receive.
 
 
Software & Compatible Computers
  • Software: Any sound-card-based digital mode software (no special software required for the interface itself). Popular examples include WSJT-X (FT8/FT4/JT65), fldigi (PSK31, RTTY, Olivia, etc.), MixW, DigiPan, EchoLink, APRS software, SSTV programs, and more. Over 100 programs supported.
     
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  • Computers: Any computer with a sound card (line in/out) and a serial (COM) port for PTT. Works with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Modern USB-to-serial adapters (or USB sound cards) can be used on newer laptops without native serial ports. Older desktop PCs with built-in serial ports work best out of the box.
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