Overview
Tigertronics is an American manufacturer of amateur radio interface equipment and digital communications accessories. The company is best known for its SignaLink series of radio-to-computer interfaces, which enable amateur radio operators to use digital modes such as FT8, FT4, PSK31, RTTY, JS8Call, WSPR, VARA, and other sound-card-based communications applications.
Based in Grants Pass, Oregon, Tigertronics has become one of the most recognized suppliers of digital-mode interface hardware in the amateur radio community. Its products are designed to simplify connections between radios and computers while providing audio isolation and reliable PTT control.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Tigertronics |
| Industry | Amateur Radio Communications Equipment |
| Headquarters | Grants Pass, Oregon, USA |
| Primary Products | SignaLink USB, SignaLink SL-1+, TigerTrak APRS Products, BayPac Products |
| Markets Served | Amateur Radio, APRS, Digital Communications |
| Status | Active |
Description
Tigertronics develops and manufactures interface products used to connect amateur radio transceivers to personal computers. The company’s products support digital communications, packet radio, APRS tracking, telemetry, and weather information systems.
Its most successful product line is the SignaLink series, particularly the SignaLink USB. The device incorporates a USB sound card, audio isolation transformers, and VOX-controlled PTT operation into a single unit, reducing the need for custom interface circuitry. The SignaLink product family supports numerous radio models through interchangeable radio-specific interface cables and jumper modules.
In addition to digital-mode interfaces, Tigertronics has produced APRS tracking equipment and communications products used for data transmission and weather-information networks.
History
Tigertronics emerged during the 1990s as a manufacturer of specialized communications equipment for amateur radio operators and data communications users. The company expanded its product offerings to include APRS tracking equipment, telemetry products, and support hardware for weather-information distribution systems.
As computer-based digital operating modes became increasingly popular within amateur radio, Tigertronics introduced the SignaLink family of interfaces. The SignaLink USB became one of the most widely adopted digital-mode interfaces in amateur radio due to its compatibility with a wide range of transceivers and software applications.
Today, Tigertronics continues to manufacture and support amateur radio interface products from its Oregon facility.
Historical Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1990s | Tigertronics begins operations and develops communications interface products. |
| Late 1990s | Expansion into APRS tracking and data communications equipment. |
| Early 2000s | Introduction of the SignaLink product family. |
| 2000s | SignaLink USB becomes a widely adopted digital-mode interface among amateur radio operators. |
| 2010s | Continued expansion of SignaLink support for modern digital operating modes and transceivers. |
| Present | Continues manufacturing amateur radio interface and digital communications products in Grants Pass, Oregon. |
References
- https://tigertronics.com/ — Official Tigertronics website containing company information, product documentation, and support resources.
- https://tigertronics.shop/ — Official Tigertronics online store and product catalog.