Thank you to all that have relied! Neil
On Monday, September 9, 2019, 4:30:24 PM EDT, Doug W <dougwilner@...> wrote:
We have a wiki page on this topic you might find helpful. ? /g/BITX20/wiki/Digital-Setup? Like all wikis, if you have helpful information to add or find errors that need correcting it will help those that follow.? Also of interest, if you access this list from the website at /g/BITX20/topics there is a search function. --
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Thanks Vic. ?The wiring is correct, but I was intending to sort the bird's nest after checking the unit was working okay. ?After the initial issue with the outdated instructions on how to connect the Raduino (as I didn¡¯t want to put 12v in the wrong place), I had fully expected the unit to work, based on the advertised text that said that they tested the units as working before they were despatched. ?If I had known that it was a might or might not work I would not have purchased.
I don¡¯t have much time at the moment but I¡¯ll watch the video.
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On 9 Sep 2019, at 9:11 am, Vic WA4THR via Groups.Io < vhklein@...> wrote:
Ashar has a nice video on troubleshooting the BitX40 receiver that might prove useful. See it at:
I am wondering if there might be a bad solder connection on one of the toroids, as that has been reported before. You might take a close look.
Also, you may get better results shortening all the wiring. It is a bit hard to follow with the several bundles of loose wire.
=Vic=
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
Speaking of - I got my Antuino parts kit in the mail today.
Many interesting stamps on the envelope too.
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We have a wiki page on this topic you might find helpful. ? /g/BITX20/wiki/Digital-Setup? Like all wikis, if you have helpful information to add or find errors that need correcting it will help those that follow.? Also of interest, if you access this list from the website at /g/BITX20/topics there is a search function. --
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I wonder, Ray: how is it to ZL? Dateline having some effect? :)
73
Dex ZL2DEX
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Hi all--
I've got a microBitx out for delivery today and I am excited.? I have noticed quite a few pictures of folks using MFJ mics.? There are a plethora of connector options to choose from.? What are the favorites being used?
Thanks in advance --Jim
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73! de KJ7EZN? ?Jim?
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I went straight from the uBITx headphone jack to the mic jack on my laptop, and from the headphone jack on the laptop to the mic jack on the uBITx.? I had to adjust the levels for both the mic and headphone on the laptop, and keep the volume control on the uBITx low to avoid overdriving audio to the laptop.? I used the meter in wsjtx to verify the level in to the laptop and an external meter to measure RF power.? I adjusted for 10 watts on 20 meters.
It works on all digital modes just fine.
Dean
KK4DAS
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Re: Nextion Diisplay Fonts
Mark,
I did not realize that was possible. I will look into it - thanks!
Paul
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Neil,
?I too used a easydigi and a RS232 board for ptt. My site should have some interfaces coming soon that will be in and around 2, I will post more details on that later.
Below is what I used for my Bitx40 and uBitx.
http://kit-projects.com/Digital%20modes%20with%20A%20Bitx40.htm
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David
?N8DAH
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I did much the same,? easydigi, and a small 4 port USB hub mounted in the back so that I only have one USB cable to the raspberri pi running the FT8 software.? KD8CEC firmware with Nextion display
I mostly leave it running in ft8 listen only mode,? it's been on 20m for a day or so, and it's interesting to see the propagation changes.
Good conditions to Europe from Australia, not so good to the USA apart from a few west coast stations.?
73
Ray VK3YNV
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On my uBitx I used a "Easy Digi" interface I got off eBay for a few bucks, and USB cat control with the KD8CEC firmware.? Works very well.? On Mon, Sep 9, 2019, 7:47 AM Neil Tolman via Groups.Io <k1nbt= [email protected]> wrote:
For any using BITX for js8call:? How have you interfaced with your computer.
Thank you.
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Neil K1NBT?
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This should be very useful for you. It first talks about mods that have or have not been done to yourUBiTX Then he goes into trouble shooting
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On Sep 9, 2019, at 4:11 AM, Vic WA4THR via Groups.Io < vhklein@...> wrote:
Ashar has a nice video on troubleshooting the BitX40 receiver that might prove useful. See it at:
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For any using BITX for js8call:? How have you interfaced with your computer.
Thank you.
73
Neil K1NBT?
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
Now that is funny.? Good one!!
On 9/9/2019 3:09 AM, Raj vu2zap wrote:
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I am sure instead of an acid trip they got acid reflux!
At 09-09-19, you wrote:
we did shipt them all
out almost
a month ago. I don't think anyone received them. Part of the
problem is
that the parts are very tiny and the indian customs where
confused. I
guess they tried licking it to see if they feel anything fun. We
will
have to reship them all, all over again. The best way would be
to have
one of our frequently travelling friends hand carry them to the
USA and
post them from there.
- f?
On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io
<Djwilcox01=
[email protected]> wrote:
- Farhan,
- When will the update parts kits be shipped to fix the FDIM
Antuino
issues??? I purchased the latest version recently and am
very
satisfied with it but want to update the FDIM Antuino so I
can pass it on
to one of my QRP friends.?? I did request a kit when you
announced
that was your plan for the FDIM unit purchasers.
- Thanks.
- Dave K8WPE
- David J. Wilcox K8WPE?€?s iPad
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
Ashar, ????????? i am looking for a version 3 ubitx pcb do you have any gathering dust.or anyone else got a v3 pcb board please.regards dave G0AYD.
On Mon, 9 Sep 2019 at 05:51, Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...> wrote: we did shipt them all out almost a month ago. I don't think anyone received them. Part of the problem is that the parts are very tiny and the indian customs where confused. I guess they tried licking it to see if they feel anything fun. We will have to reship them all, all over again. The best way would be to have one of our frequently travelling friends hand carry them to the USA and post them from there.
- f?
On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io <Djwilcox01= [email protected]> wrote: Farhan,
When will the update parts kits be shipped to fix the FDIM Antuino issues?? I purchased the latest version recently and am very satisfied with it but want to update the FDIM Antuino so I can pass it on to one of my QRP friends.? I did request a kit when you announced that was your plan for the FDIM unit purchasers.
Thanks.
Dave K8WPE
David J. Wilcox K8WPE¡¯s iPad
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
I am willing to wait until one of your friends comes to the States. ?Maybe your email note will bring on a volunteer to ¡°smuggle¡± the parts in. ?Ha! David J. Wilcox K8WPE¡¯s iPad
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On Sep 9, 2019, at 3:09 AM, Raj vu2zap < rajendrakumargg@...> wrote:
I am sure instead of an acid trip they got acid reflux!
At 09-09-19, you wrote:
we did shipt them all out almost
a month ago. I don't think anyone received them. Part of the problem is
that the parts are very tiny and the indian customs where confused. I
guess they tried licking it to see if they feel anything fun. We will
have to reship them all, all over again. The best way would be to have
one of our frequently travelling friends hand carry them to the USA and
post them from there.
- f?
On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io
<Djwilcox01=
[email protected]> wrote:
- Farhan,
- When will the update parts kits be shipped to fix the FDIM Antuino
issues??? I purchased the latest version recently and am very
satisfied with it but want to update the FDIM Antuino so I can pass it on
to one of my QRP friends.?? I did request a kit when you announced
that was your plan for the FDIM unit purchasers.
- Thanks.
- Dave K8WPE
- David J. Wilcox K8WPE?€?s iPad
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Ashar has a nice video on troubleshooting the BitX40 receiver that might prove useful. See it at:
I am wondering if there might be a bad solder connection on one of the toroids, as that has been reported before. You might take a close look.
Also, you may get better results shortening all the wiring. It is a bit hard to follow with the several bundles of loose wire.
=Vic=
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
I am sure instead of an acid trip they got acid reflux!
At 09-09-19, you wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
we did shipt them all out almost
a month ago. I don't think anyone received them. Part of the problem is
that the parts are very tiny and the indian customs where confused. I
guess they tried licking it to see if they feel anything fun. We will
have to reship them all, all over again. The best way would be to have
one of our frequently travelling friends hand carry them to the USA and
post them from there.
- f?
On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io
<Djwilcox01=
[email protected]> wrote:
- Farhan,
- When will the update parts kits be shipped to fix the FDIM Antuino
issues??? I purchased the latest version recently and am very
satisfied with it but want to update the FDIM Antuino so I can pass it on
to one of my QRP friends.?? I did request a kit when you announced
that was your plan for the FDIM unit purchasers.
- Thanks.
- Dave K8WPE
- David J. Wilcox K8WPE?€?s iPad
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Re: Antuino update parts kit
we did shipt them all out almost a month ago. I don't think anyone received them. Part of the problem is that the parts are very tiny and the indian customs where confused. I guess they tried licking it to see if they feel anything fun. We will have to reship them all, all over again. The best way would be to have one of our frequently travelling friends hand carry them to the USA and post them from there.
- f?
On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io <Djwilcox01= [email protected]> wrote: Farhan,
When will the update parts kits be shipped to fix the FDIM Antuino issues?? I purchased the latest version recently and am very satisfied with it but want to update the FDIM Antuino so I can pass it on to one of my QRP friends.? I did request a kit when you announced that was your plan for the FDIM unit purchasers.
Thanks.
Dave K8WPE
David J. Wilcox K8WPE¡¯s iPad
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On Sun, 8 Sep 2019 at 19:01, Ken Hansen < ken@...> wrote:
> On Sep 8, 2019, at 8:40 PM, Adrian Chadd <adrian@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, I set fire to the first radio I repaired. So...
Intentionally?
No, I bought a ts-430s cheap because it was broken on transmit and it turned out the finals were shot - one of the finals transistors was a dead short -? and a resistor got 13.8V 20A through it. It didn't blow any fuse cause it had JUST enough resistance to current limit itself but it definitely caught fire.
Said radio is fine now on all bands. :-)
-adrian
Ken, N2VIP
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Bob Benedict, KD8CGH
Paul Galburt - K2AYZ
N8DAH
David Wilcox K8WPE
Vic WA4THR
Raj vu2zap