The Navigator Interface
One USB cable to your computer does it all.
"The world's 1st Sofware Defined Interface"
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TheNavigator Software Defined Interface package includes:
1. Our Navigator auto-install CD contains drivers for
the following operating systems, Windows XP and Windows 2000. The Navigator Options software with several
complete Navigator manuals in .pdf format are also included as well as K1EL's WinKey USB manual in .pdf and
the WinKey Software Manager.
2. Links to the latest versions of all software like HRD Ham Radio Deluxe, DM-780
Digital Master DM-780 MMSSTV and MMTTY to name a few. Why links? That's the only way to keep you up to date with an ever evolving software market that is constantly being upgraded. The latest version of MixW and DigiPan are also included CD.
3. A long (4' 10") high quality USB 2.0 cable with factory installed ferrite cores both ends. This is by far the best cable to use in the RF rich environment of amateur radio. It protects the computer and interface from RF thru the USB connector.
4. Our auto-install CD gets you up and running fast and we are here with live telephone technical support Mon.-Fri. 1000-1800 EST American English spoken here!
2. Links to the latest versions of all software like HRD Ham Radio Deluxe, DM-780
Digital Master DM-780 MMSSTV and MMTTY to name a few. Why links? That's the only way to keep you up to date with an ever evolving software market that is constantly being upgraded. The latest version of MixW and DigiPan are also included CD.
3. A long (4' 10") high quality USB 2.0 cable with factory installed ferrite cores both ends. This is by far the best cable to use in the RF rich environment of amateur radio. It protects the computer and interface from RF thru the USB connector.
4. Our auto-install CD gets you up and running fast and we are here with live telephone technical support Mon.-Fri. 1000-1800 EST American English spoken here!
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Just ONE USB cable to your computer controls EVERYTHING using ANY software.
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Everything is built into the Navigator including a high speed sound card and monitor.
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The Navigator is a feature rich Software Defined Interface. See our specifications page for further details.
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K1EL's newest Software Defined WinKey USB Keyer v21 is also built in.
- Our Software Definable options make setup easy. Changing to a different rig is a snap. No more removing covers, changing jumpers or using shorting straps just to switch to another transceiver. Everything in the Navigator is Software Defined.
- The Navigator has the lowest noise level on the market... bar none. Quit losing those weak signals and start working stations you couldn't copy before.
- MARS ALE users: The Navigator Interface meets Microsoft standards for an audio codec device. TRUE sampling rates can easily be set as high as 48 KHz.
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You can plug TWO (or more) Navigator Interfaces into the SAME computer while they each operate SEPARATE transceivers! No other interface can accomplish that.
Your SO2R software can take advantage of this to allow operation of two (or more) different transceivers simultaneously (and from the same computer if you wish). -
The case is 100% extruded aluminum. (No thin bent aluminum or metal here.) It's so robust you could put four more 706's on top.
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Laser engraved, milled and drilled front and rear panels. (No paint or decals.)
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FRONT PANEL -
Separate dual channel input control for rigs like IC-7800, FT-1000MP, TS-2000, etc.
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RF output control on front panel. No more touchy up-down sliders to contend with.
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K1EL's WinKey USB Keyer WK2 speeed control. K1EL's newest USB Keyer is Software Defined and a CW operator's dream. Yes, 1/4" paddle jack on rear panel.
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Audio monitor level control on the front panel with built-in speaker for ALL modes even for FSK. The sidetone is generated by the FSK controller. Can't monitor your own transmitted signal on your rig? You can now and even turn it off or on at will.
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Separate Software Defined LED brightness control. Great for mobile, portable and field day when a brighter bank of control LED's on your Navigator mey be needed.
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PWR LED is multi-color LED keeping you aware of the Navigator's status.
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REAR PANEL
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One general purpose RS-232 port (DB-9P DCE) provided for other uses such as a TNC, another logging program, SteppIR control, auto rotator control, etc.
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One CI-V Auxiliary port. Have another CI-V device you would like to control?
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One full sized 1/4" paddle port. (K1EL WinKey WPM control on front panel)
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One DB-25 port to connect the Navigator cable harness to your transceiver.
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One USB port for direct connection to your computer.
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OTHER ADVANTAGES
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No power supply or wall wart. The NAVIGATOR is powered from the USB cable.
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No extra voltages are drawn from your rig to cause ground loops, RFI or AC hum.
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Dual audio inputs through one USB cable. FT-1000MP & IC-7800 dual receive ready.
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USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible. Great for portable use even with those older laptops.
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No extra audio inputs, audio output, power supply or CAT cables to your computer are needed. Everything is carried through one USB cable to your computer.
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Three high quality 1:1 isolation transformers provide 100% audio isolation.
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Your microphone jack is not used (except older rigs without an aux port). Our exclusive Navigator design does it right by using the connections on the rear of your transceiver.
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Small footprint: Width 6 5/8" Height 2 1/4" Depth 6 5/8" It's light and ROBUST.
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The Navigator is Windows 2000, XP and Visto compatible. Linux and Mac under developement.
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No more RF, audio or ground loop problems caused by that rat's nest of cables.
- The Navigator draws <160mA. Perfect for laptops, mobile, portable and Field Day use.
- Self-contained USB Hub, Audio Codec, Serial Ports, WinKey controller, FSK controller and Navigator Option controllers are built into the interface.
- Quickly switch your new Navigator from the desktop to your laptop. Just plug & play.
- The Navigator uses hi-stability crystals assuring stable, solid and clear AFSK & FSK.
- High reliability SMT surface mount technology using lead-free RoHS compliant parts.
- Extended ambient temperature range from 32-115 degrees F. Use it anywhere you wish.
- Your Navigator always stays up-to-date with free flash ROM upgrades.
- No sound card, Com port or IRQ conflicts to contend with. All devices and interrupts are handled by the USB software of your compter.
- Your computer's occupied serial, parallel, COM and audio ports are not used.