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zBitx, sBitx

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Over the past couple of years, a little Amateur Radio miracle has happened right before our eyes.? TWICE!

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I want you all to slow down and think about what has been built here.? Farhan has had a vision and has merged a computer with an SDR-based radio in a single box. The core software and hardware were developed, and the radios are in production and shipped to customers worldwide!? Just add power and an antenna.? Beat that, anyone!

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I am standing up and applauding everyone involved!

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How many of us leak out USD 200 on coffee every month?? The LDG antenna tuner and my 80M horizontal loop cost more than the zBitx.?

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In some ways, these radios are modern-day tinker toys.? Instead of wood parts, we have software modules, computer displays, touch screens, and more.?Anyone can work on the software on GitHub. If you dislike how the software does something, do not complain; change it. If you are unwilling or unable to learn, hire someone. But give back, please!? IS the documentation not correct? Anyone can update the Wiki on and help others through their journey. Find a bug: post it on GitHub!

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The community needs help; provide it!

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To start with:

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• I will be documenting how to add Tailscale to the zBitx first, as I have one.? This will allow anyone to access their radio remotely for free.
• I am also going to get JS8Call running on it.?
• I have ideas about using USB-C Power Delivery to safely provide 9v to the zBitx, thus extending the ways to power the unit safely and not rely on batteries when in the shack.

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PLEASE READ; I am asking nicely.

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• Dale Carnegie's training taught me not to criticize, condemn, or complain.? I try hard to follow that teaching.
• No one built this radio to offend or give you a platform to fall on your sword.
• Please back the gain off of 100 and open your ears and heart a little more.
• Read the manual, look at GitHub, and check out the Wiki. ?

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73 KE9A

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PS Carnac the Magnificant sees a sBitx v4 in my future!

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