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Re: Simpler spur fix

 

Maybe a shield between the PA / LPF section and Mixer sections. Aand changing the relays. and maybe a few SMD inductors in the power feed to the RX section....
73 Nick VK4PP


Re: Simpler spur fix

 

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It’s the PCB tracks/ /layout and relays that are the problem… not the toroids/ toroid layout.

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sascha Bohnet | DL5SMB via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 5:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [BITX20] Simpler spur fix

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Maybe this is a stupid question but wouldn't it be possible to just shield the original toroids from electromagnetic influences?

I have a small copper cube made from plumbers Sheet copper in mind which could be connected to the ground on the underside.
Or is this just a little bit na?ve?

I would actually give it a try myself - but as I do not have a spectrum analyzer, I would not be able to find out if it did help or not.

Of course changing them to SMD inductors is easier - but this way the high Q toroids could be preserved.


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Re: Harmonics and Relay Replacement

Joe Puma
 

I plan on doing the same. I already safely removed the 8 pin Op amp very clean too. So I shouldn’t have any issue with the relays, hopefully. Waiting to order mine.


Joe

On Oct 15, 2018, at 4:24 AM, Matthias Zwoch <zwoch@...> wrote:

Am 14.10.2018 um 23:57 schrieb Joe Puma:
Yea but changing the relays looks like the real winner here.
Hello Joe,

It is not a big problem to get the HFD27 desoldered. A good desolder litz (I used 2,5mm from Felder) and a bit judding and pulling an they will come out without any damages at the PCB and the relais. Desoldered all 5. They will go in the scrapbox and this evenig the AXICOMs will take their places.

73, Matthias DD7NT




Re: Simpler spur fix

 

Maybe this is a stupid question but wouldn't it be possible to just shield the original toroids from electromagnetic influences?

I have a small copper cube made from plumbers Sheet copper in mind which could be connected to the ground on the underside.
Or is this just a little bit na?ve?

I would actually give it a try myself - but as I do not have a spectrum analyzer, I would not be able to find out if it did help or not.

Of course changing them to SMD inductors is easier - but this way the high Q toroids could be preserved.


Re: First time startup

 

Just assembled mine, had a faulty joint on encoder. Check it as I suspect it is associated with no tuning. Display is sign much is working. Once tuning is working, the work the audio. Rig does not have lots of excessive gain, so do advance the volume control. On my board the bfo was way off, so search for tune up instructions.

Curt


Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

 

I will buy the AGC board with components.? $15.00 ?

On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM Dave Dixon <wylyeguy2@...> wrote:
the AGC & POP fix boards are by N6 DT..

On Mon, 15 Oct 2018 at 16:58, John Lauber <jlauber@...> wrote:

Will you take $10?? I’ll pay with PayPal.

John

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Dixon
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 08:03
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

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First time startup

John Plaster
 

Looking for some insight from the group as where to look.
I assembled my unit, checked all connections, and turned it on. All I am getting on the display is "CW 7.150", no audio and no action with the encoder. The mic and speaker are attached and even attached a Bencher. The software is original from uBitx.
Thanks for any help.
John
K1VOI


Re: Simple spur fix

 

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Hello All,

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I just finished implementing the 45 Mhz crystal filter fix with the 7:2 impedance matching transformer on the output of the crystal. Now I am hearing myself in the speaker when I transmit and I am seeing the carrier wave on the SA when I push the PTT on the mic.

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I not sure why the crystal filter mod would be related to these two issues. Anyone experience anything similar?

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From: Raj vu2zap
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2018 2:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Simple spur fix

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Lev, Any experiments on this ?

At 05/09/2018, you wrote:

Would that be a good solution to make the IF amplifier tuned? Like this? Also, change the transistors to BFS17P, this is more suited to RF.

73s de HA5OGL

On Wed, Sep 5, 2018 at 10:46 AM Raj vu2zap < rajendrakumargg@...> wrote:

This fix reduced the spurs by up to 10 db?? and requires ONLY ONE part to be added.

There is big change above 10MHz in the board. There is some improvement below also.

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Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

Nigel G4ZAL
 

Hi Dave,

I'll take one, let me know how to contact/pay you.

Nigel.


Re: Harmonics and Relay Replacement

 

Mounted the AXICOM V23105-A5303-A201 this evening. Replaced all HFD27. And bingo - the harmonics on 3,5 / 7 /10.5 meet the german RegTP requirements (-40 dB). Would also meet the -43 FCC limit. For the higher bands I will test later. Need the HP boatanchors at our local club for that. Bought the relais from the ebay seller "breconjess" UK.
So the first problem is solved. Next are the spur fixes, then AGC...

73 Matthias, DD7NT


Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

Dave Dixon
 

Hello John
??????????????? the boards are by N6 DT and come with all componants plus circuit diagram, $10 is fine for one full set of agc...pop fix boards, plus post to your country ill ifnd out what that is.regards Dave.

On Mon, 15 Oct 2018 at 16:58, John Lauber <jlauber@...> wrote:

Will you take $10?? I’ll pay with PayPal.

John

WI6P

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Dixon
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 08:03
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

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Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

Dave Dixon
 

the AGC & POP fix boards are by N6 DT..

On Mon, 15 Oct 2018 at 16:58, John Lauber <jlauber@...> wrote:

Will you take $10?? I’ll pay with PayPal.

John

WI6P

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Dixon
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 08:03
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

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Re: Recommended fixes on ubitx.net

 

Jerry - thank you so much for the positive words. The encouragement is much appreciated. I may have contributed to my own problems by overdriving the audio via my sound card or ground loops, etc.? So I'm building an easy Digi board and I'll figure out the appropriate drive levels.?

And go from there!

Thanks again.

Don
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Re: Harmonics and Relay Replacement

 

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Thanks Nigel appreciated



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From: Nigel G4ZAL <nigel@...>
Date: 15/10/2018 17:03 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Harmonics and Relay Replacement

This seller on ebay UK is selling packs of 2 or 4 - I grabbed some 4's ;-)



Nigel


Re: Harmonics and Relay Replacement

 

Even RS componenets have them
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On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 9:33 PM Nigel G4ZAL <nigel@...> wrote:
This seller on ebay UK is selling packs of 2 or 4 - I grabbed some 4's ;-)



Nigel


Re: Harmonics and Relay Replacement

Nigel G4ZAL
 

This seller on ebay UK is selling packs of 2 or 4 - I grabbed some 4's ;-)



Nigel


Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

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Will you take $10?? I’ll pay with PayPal.

John

WI6P

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Dixon
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 08:03
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

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Re: I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

Nigel G4ZAL
 

Hi Dave,

Depending on which version(s) you have, I’d be interested in a set

Nigel - G4ZAL


I HAVE 2 AGC AND POP FIX BOARDS COMPLETE WITH DIAGRAMS FOR SALE.MAKE ME AN OFFER DAVE G0AYD

Dave Dixon
 



Re: uBITX40 : audio is meowing and not understandable.

Ian Reeve
 

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I have verion 3 of the uBITX and find that very accurate setting of the vfo via the menu is required. You may find you have to adjust it a bit, mine is set at 11.9972

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I also have had no audio issues with this soldered in TDA2822,producing ample clear audio through the supplied speaker.

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Ian M0IDR

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Toni Cossio <a.cossio@...>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 2:45:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] uBITX40 : audio is meowing and not understandable.
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I need help to solve a malfunction.
I have a version 3 kit with the famous TDA 2822 in the WX version which for the moment does not produce smoke and the output is good.
The problem is that in SSB, even with strong signals, the audio is meowing and not understandable.
The same problem with 8/16 and 20 ohm speakers.
What can I do?
Thanks for the appreciated advice.
73 de IV3XHM, Toni