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Re: Ft 8 on the v-6
Plenty of info. alot of us run v6 ubitxs with ft8,directly connected to computer using only audio cables from computer to radio and a cat cable to comuter so you can control the frequency via the computer. Plent of info just tye ft8 setup with ubitx v6 into the search box. also should be some info in the files section, and others here who can give you proper setup info etc. ac9xh
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11:04:26 AM EDT, KO4FUD <ctjaques@...> wrote:
Hello group is there some info available, on how to set up the v-6 for ft 8 ? Also has anyone tried to run ft8 on an android device using the v-6?
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Re: Ft 8 on the v-6
Cameron Jaques
I started thinking more about it, probably USB from the back of the radio to the computer. Any decent sound card work? On Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 1:01 PM Cameron Jaques via <cameronjaques799=[email protected]> wrote:
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Stephen, There was a bug and I fixed that a week ago. Can you "git pull" and check now? Also, could you get me a recording of the psk31 signal that you were trying to decode? I am unable to get on-the-air recording of psk31 signals. You can easily record it by pressing the record?button. - f On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 11:22 PM Stephen KO4CVU <goinfishin1952@...> wrote: Ashhar, |
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Re: #sbitx mod
#sBitx
I have mostly done by plugging them the wrong way. - f On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 11:27 PM Max via <kg4pid=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: #sbitx mod
#sBitx
I've never killed one. What are you doing to kill them? I've had most models starting with the model 2B and even those are still running. Max
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 12:34:23 PM CDT, Ashhar Farhan <farhanbox@...> wrote:
I have killed too many Pis to count. Back in the Raspberry Pi warehouse, the little zero Pis are warned about me. People hide their compute modules when I am in town. But I have never blown one due to heat. - f?? On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 11:00 PM Max via <kg4pid=[email protected]> wrote:
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Ashhar,
Thank you for sending the steps for me to follow. You have a lot of folks with questions to answer. There are probably just a few who use PSK31, so just put my questions lower in your priority list. I followed your steps and got a decode of a mode identification message that had been sent at the beginning of a message, It was?Before RSID <<2022-08-09T15:38Z BPSK31 @ 14070000 + 1530>>?That was the only message that decoded intelligibly. I also tried monitoring 40 meters but did not get any go decodes there either. And I did narrow the bandwith so that it was centered on the signal. As you suggested, I touched the CLOSE button and switched to the Fldigi window. Before switching to Fldigi, I had centered the red line on the center of the signal that I wanted to decode. When I switched to Fldigi, I noticed that the two red cursor lines were to the right (higher in frequency) than the center of the signal on the Fldigi waterfall. The offset frequency displayed below the waterfall in Fldigi was the same as the frequency displayed in the pitch box in sBITX. While in Fldigi, I could not change the offset frequency. I switched back to sBITX and by trial and error, I adjusted the pitch control. Switching back and forth between sBITX and Fldigi, I continued to lower the pitch frequency until the cursor lines in Fldigi enclosed the strongest part of the signal. Unfortunately, I still did not get an intelligible decode. I understand that there may not be a direct correlation between the red pitch line on the sBITX waterfall and the red cursor lines on the Fldigi waterfall, but I thought I'd experiment to see if I could get a good decode. I also tried raising the IF level but that didn't help either. I will continue experimenting and let you know if I observe any other behaviors that might be helpful. Thanks for your continuing support!? -- Stephen, KO4CVU |
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Re: An Alternative for the Traditional Rotary Encoder
Great find! Gizzmos like that can sure make like easier. Max
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 11:30:54 AM CDT, Dennis Zabawa <denniszabawa@...> wrote:
I found a neat replacement for the traditional rotary encoder: The Adafruit ANO Directional Navigation and Scroll Wheel Rotary Encoder, Product ID: 5001, combines a rotary input device, similar to the original clicking scroll wheel interface on the first iPods, with five user pushbuttons. I am building up a controller for a BITX40 board that utilizes this device.? The display is a 20x4 LCD display. I am controlling frequency input using the Left/Right buttons to shift an input cursor and the UP/DOWN buttons or the scroll wheel to change the value of a frequency digit. A press of the center button brings up my main menu with options for the following:
The TUNE function starts by injecting an audio tone into the mike input, keying the PTT and starting a 20 second countdown timer.? The TUNE cycle ends with a timeout or a press of the CENTER button. The AGC screen offers a choice of FAST, SLOW or OFF and is selected as above. The initial DPS screen offers a choice of setting the DSP Center Frequency (CF) or Bandwidth (BW)?and is selected as above. Depending on whether CF or BW was selected, the screen scrolls through all valid values for the parameter, using the UP/DOWN buttons or the scroll wheel, and the CENTER button to select it This packs a LOT of functionality into a device measuring 32MM in diameter. DISCLAIMER: I have no personal or financial interest in Adafruit - I am just a a satisfied customer Dennis KG4RUL |
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Re: #sbitx mod
#sBitx
I have killed too many Pis to count. Back in the Raspberry Pi warehouse, the little zero Pis are warned about me. People hide their compute modules when I am in town. But I have never blown one due to heat. - f?? On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 11:00 PM Max via <kg4pid=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: #sbitx mod
#sBitx
Heat sinks do very little for the pi. A small fan however works wonders. Max KG4PID
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 10:12:00 AM CDT, James Conaway <jwc7992@...> wrote:
Neil, Did you have heat sinks installed on the pi chips. I forgot to install mine and will be installing them today. James NU5E
On 8/9/2022 3:13 AM, Ashhar Farhan
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Neil,
At 5v, it starts complaining of low voltage. The
raspberry pis i have used have done well at 5.5v. I have also
noted that the official power supply provides 5.4 volts.
- f
On Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 1:12 PM
Niels Jalling <niels@...>
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Re: Ft 8 on the v-6
Cameron Jaques
Thank you, USB to USB, meaning from the sound card to the computer I assume. On Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 11:07 AM Michael Golden <pldnmayor@...> wrote:
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An Alternative for the Traditional Rotary Encoder
I found a neat replacement for the traditional rotary encoder:
The Adafruit ANO Directional Navigation and Scroll Wheel Rotary Encoder, Product ID: 5001, combines a rotary input device, similar to the original clicking scroll wheel interface on the first iPods, with five user pushbuttons. I am building up a controller for a BITX40 board that utilizes this device.? The display is a 20x4 LCD display. I am controlling frequency input using the Left/Right buttons to shift an input cursor and the UP/DOWN buttons or the scroll wheel to change the value of a frequency digit. A press of the center button brings up my main menu with options for the following:
The TUNE function starts by injecting an audio tone into the mike input, keying the PTT and starting a 20 second countdown timer.? The TUNE cycle ends with a timeout or a press of the CENTER button. The AGC screen offers a choice of FAST, SLOW or OFF and is selected as above. The initial DPS screen offers a choice of setting the DSP Center Frequency (CF) or Bandwidth (BW)?and is selected as above. Depending on whether CF or BW was selected, the screen scrolls through all valid values for the parameter, using the UP/DOWN buttons or the scroll wheel, and the CENTER button to select it This packs a LOT of functionality into a device measuring 32MM in diameter. DISCLAIMER: I have no personal or financial interest in Adafruit - I am just a a satisfied customer Dennis KG4RUL |
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Re: #sbitx user interface layout changes proposla
#sBitx
Some user interface observations and some thoughts
And first - thanks for such a great radio and great fun.? Was planning to build the T41 with a nephew but that went astray and am sure glad to have the sBitx and playing with it more than the KX3 and 7300. Observations: 1) Keyboard is really important but selectively used 2) Keyboard as is is too small and challenging 3) Keyboard takes up valuable real estate 4) Function button are needed and cool but adjusting is tricky - for instance adjusting the pitch frequently results in turning the record capability on and off as you slide around trying to adjust pitch 5) Function buttons are small 6) Any alternative around burying functions into hidden pull up menus is frustrating and eventually requires a pHD in the Radio manual to become a proficient operator - KX3 complaint Suggestions to consider: 1) Remove the keyboard and expand the function buttons considerably including a button three times larger on the left that says "Keyboard" 2) Bringing up the keyboard actually brings up a near full-size keyboard with a large button on the left that says "Hide Keyboard" 3) Divide up and separate all the function buttons into two groups based on whether they are push to operate (AGC and Bands) versus adjusting like Volume, Pitch etc... 4) On the left put adjusting buttons with a good separation of screen between the next group on the right which is the push to operate functions 5) In the middle of the two groups but a sliding adjustment bar that is used to adjust the left hand functions 6) The sliding adjustment bar could change color to match the function button selected or could have a bright color and the function name above it when that function is active Just some thoughts to use as you see fit.... Best Jim K5KKB |
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Re: #sbitx user interface layout changes proposla
#sBitx
+1 on K3NG's comments
also ? a main advantage of having a waterfall is click to tune ? command macro language ie: /cmd FT4 - sets frequency to 40 m FT8, AGC off, low and high filters set, WATTS 10, mode FT8 -- ? 73 ??? Bob? KD8CGH |
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Re: #sbitx mod
#sBitx
James Conaway
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýNeil, Did you have heat sinks installed on the pi chips. I forgot to install mine and will be installing them today. James NU5E
On 8/9/2022 3:13 AM, Ashhar Farhan
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Re: Ft 8 on the v-6
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýReal easy! ?Get an external sound card for your computer, headphones into ubitx mic, computer mic into ubitx external sound. ?USB to usb. ?Configure want-x and done. ?I plan on making a video in a week on this. ?But if you have a specific
issue let me know.
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of KO4FUD <ctjaques@...>
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 11:04:21 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [BITX20] Ft 8 on the v-6 ?
Hello group is there some info available, on how to set up the v-6 for ft 8 ? Also has anyone tried to run ft8 on an android device using the v-6?
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Bob Benedict, KD8CGH
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