SignaLink's front panel controls, we strongly suggest that
you sit the circuit board on a book or other raised
insulated surface when installing the jumper wires or
jumper module. The front panel should hang off the
raised surface so no pressure is put on it. When you have
completed the installation steps below and are ready to re-
assemble the SignaLink USB, CAREFULLY slide the circuit
board back into the case making sure that all connectors on
the back of the board fit into the rear plastic panel properly
(note that the circuit board sits on the bottom most rail). The
front panel should align nicely with the front of the case and
snap into place with very little pressure. If everything looks
good, then re-install the four Allen screws. They should be
snug. Do not over-tighten them or you may damage the
plastic panel. If you have any difficulty re-installing the
circuit board, you can remove therear panel tomake it easier.
- CONFIGURING THE SIGNALINK -
CAUTION –Before connecting the SignaLink to your
computer or radio, please read this entire section
thoroughly. Both the SignaLink and your radio can be
damaged by improper installation. If you have already
attached the SignaLink to the computer or radio, then you
will need to unplug those cables BEFORE installing the
jumper module or jumper wires.
The SignaLink USB attaches to the radio through the
“Radio”connector located on the rear of the unit. This
connector brings all of the required radio lines into the
SignaLink USB so that each line can be connected to the
appropriate matching line inside the SignaLink. The
SignaLink USB uses the radio’s Ground, PTT, Speaker and
Mic lines (or the equivalent signals if using a Data or Accy
Port). Because the location of these signals on the radio
connector varies from radio to radio, we have provided a
“Programming Socket”inside the SignaLink. See “JP1”in
Figure –10 (page 9) for the location of this socket. The JP1
Programming Socket provides a convenient way to route the
various signals to the correct pins on the radio connector.
This is accomplished with either an optional jumper
module, or the supplied “press-in”jumper wires. In either
case, no soldering is required.
Installing a Plug & Play Jumper Module
If you have purchasedone of our optional jumper modules, then
you will be installing it inside the SignaLink instead of the
jumper wires. To install the jumper module, carefully remove it
from its protective plastic box and foam. Place it lightly on the
SignaLink's JP1 jumper socket being careful to align the notch
on the jumper module (white board outline) with the notch on
the SignaLink's circuit board (white outline around the JP1
jumper socket). Be sure that the module is aligned with the
socket notch to notch. Carefully look at each pin to make sure
that all pins are centered in the socket holes, and then gently
press down evenly on the module until it is seated securely in
the socket. If your jumper module has any configuration
jumpers on top of the module (some do), then be careful not
to push on them when installing the module into the socket.
Also, you will need to see the Jumper Module page of our
website at www.tigertronics.com/slmodules.htm to see if any
of the jumpers need to be enabled for your radio. Be sure to
check the above link if you have these on your jumper
module, or you may be unable to transmit or receive.
Once you are confident that the jumper module is installed
and configured correctly, you can put the SignaLink USB
circuit board back into the case (see “Opening The
SignaLink Case”at the beginning of this manual) and skip to
the “Connecting the Radio”section below.
Installing Jumper Wires
NOTE: The SignaLink USB NEVER needs external power,
so the JP1 socket does NOT have a “PWR”pin like earlier
SignaLink models. When installing the jumpers for the
SignaLink USB, you can disregard the “PWR”jumper that
is sometimes shown in our documentation. All other
jumpers should be installed as indicated.
Jumper settings for most common radios are provided on the
SignaLink CD and on the Jumper Settings page of our
website. Some of our radio cables also include a printed
document showing the required jumper settings. If jumper
settings were supplied with your radio cable, then you
should install the jumpers as shown on that document. If
your cable did not include jumper settings, then please check
the “Jumper Settings”section of the SignaLink CD or our
web site at http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wire.htm. If you
find the settings for your radio listed there, then please
double-check that you are looking at the correct radio model
and cable type (some radio's have multiple cabling options).
If we do not have the jumper settings for your radio
connection available, then you can follow the “Detailed
Jumper Installation Procedure”on our website at
http://www.tigertronics.com/files/signalink_jumper_procedu
re.pdf, or send us a request for the jumper settings through
our website at http://www.tigertronics.com/email.htm.
Please note that we will need the pin-out and connector type
information from your radio manual in order to help you.
We have provided pre-stripped jumper wires with the
SignaLink USB. These wires are 24ga AWG and fit
perfectly in the SignaLink’s jumper socket. If you use any
other wire to install the jumpers, the wire MUST be 24ga
AWG, or you will damage the SignaLink’s socket.
Installation of the jumper wires can be done without any
tools but you may find it easier to do with needle-nosed
pliers. If you do use needle-nosed pliers, be sure to grip the
wire close to the end that you are installing in the socket.
When pushing the wires into the socket, push gently until the
wire stops. Be very careful not to bend them back and forth
or they might break. The wires are quite durable and can be
removed and re-installed many times, if you are careful. If
you break a wire off in the socket, there is no way to remove
it, and you will have to have a new socket installed (not
covered under warranty). This should not be an issue if you
are just a little bit careful. Once you have all of the jumpers
installed, please take a few minutes to look them over. The
jumper wires should be secure in the socket, with the same
