Re: Spectrum display window bug
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On Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM, HA3HZ wrote:
I remembered you had some kind of cat problem and I couldn't remember the solution. That's why I asked.
Gyula,
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The only CAT problem I've ever had is with my neighbors cat demanding pets from me:), other than that I have never posted anything about CAT control, I don't use it., you must have me confused with someone else.
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Joel
N6ALT
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Re: #zBitx Tilt Stand for zBitx anyone?
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Which heat sinks are those?? ?My ZbitX is on the way and want to do something like that.
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Thank you
Jim
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Re: Zbitx arrived with major issues
Ron,
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We're sorry to hear that you are facing this problem.
I've emailed you about this. Please have a look and get back to us.?
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73,
Ragav
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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On Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 08:05 AM, Leo Aniol, AI5II wrote:
This id not work for me. Getting no output sound and hamlib errors.
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Leo, AI5Ii
Leo,
one addition: please report the issue on this page:
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: Tariffs and zBitx Shipments
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Eliminating de minimis will be a big nuisance, and will end up costing more than just the tariff does. In Europe they have to collect taxes from the recipient, and the fee that the big shipping companies charge to do that often costs more than the tax itself does. It also usually makes it impossible to get packages shipped to work rather than home, because the receiving department isn't prepared to pay for personal packages.
Andy,
I don't have a "desire" to only hear "what is", I was simply pointing out that we were talking about two different things - me discussing what is, you discussing what might be. Both are equally valid topics...
While it can be fun to speculate what might be, the range of possibilities in regards to the current situation vis-a-vi international tariffs is so vast it almost seems fruitless to try and guess (please go on if you feel the need), but please don't use me as your foil - I don't disagree with you and your comments regarding me were close to condescending and there's no need for such here in this forum... at least not in my opinion.
Take care,
Ken, N2VIP
> On Apr 7, 2025, at 23:45, AndyH via <awhecker=[email protected]> wrote:
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> While this doesn't yet fit your desire to only hear "what is",
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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Joel,
I remembered you had some kind of cat problem and I couldn't remember the solution. That's why I asked.
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Joe,
the problem is with a fellow amateur, not with the settings. Cat doesn't work on zbitx.
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Leo,
try the new uSD card, although I doubt that will fix it. I would delete the program and reinstall it.
I don't remember if I updated it right away when I started with sbitx. I don't remember any cat errors, except for the ones caused by the settings.
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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This id not work for me. Getting no output sound and hamlib errors.
Leo, AI5Ii
WSJT-X Audio Setup
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Input: plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: audioinjector-pi-soundcard
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: Output Device Settings
- Click Capture tab, Maximize Capture slider.
- Click Options tab. Verify Line (Capture) is checked, Input Mux is selected and Output Mixer HiFi (Playback) is checked
? ? ? WJST-X Radio Settings- Rig: Hamlib NET rigctl
- CAT Control, Network Server: 127.0.0.1
- PTT Method: CAT
- Mode: USB
- I WILL TRY THESE SETTINGS LATER TO SEE IF THEY WORK FOR THE ZBITX
This is what my sbitx was setup?to work with wsjt-x
Joe? VE1BWV
Yes, i did resolve it. I thought i had documented or taken pictures of the settings.
I am looking thru my old paper work.
( I have sold the Sbitx a while back so don't have it to compare to)
Hmm maybe even in one of my emails. Checking
Joe VE1BWV?
Joel, if I remember correctly, you had a CAT problem with wsjtx back in the 32-bit era. Did you manage to fix it?
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: Tariffs and zBitx Shipments
#zbitx
Andy,
I don't have a "desire" to only hear "what is", I was simply pointing out that we were talking about two different things - me discussing what is, you discussing what might be. Both are equally valid topics...
While it can be fun to speculate what might be, the range of possibilities in regards to the current situation vis-a-vi international tariffs is so vast it almost seems fruitless to try and guess (please go on if you feel the need), but please don't use me as your foil - I don't disagree with you and your comments regarding me were close to condescending and there's no need for such here in this forum... at least not in my opinion.
Take care,
Ken, N2VIP
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On Apr 7, 2025, at 23:45, AndyH via groups.io <awhecker@...> wrote:
While this doesn't yet fit your desire to only hear "what is",
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Re: #zBitx Tilt Stand for zBitx anyone?
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Bill,
Could you share a photo of how you attached those stands?
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'73
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Re: Tariffs and zBitx Shipments
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Ken - there are additional orders which go into much more detail than provided by the fact sheets.? While China appears to be the first country to have the de minimis exclusion removed, other countries are also being prepped for removal.? It's outlined in the EOs and the logistics world is already preparing for additional processing from additional vountrirs.? It appears that India is one of the countries in the proverbial target zone.? While this doesn't yet fit your desire to only hear "what is", it does support my earlier point that once a threshold is crossed, it's much easier for the kudzu to spread.
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I hope the de minimis exclusion remains for imports from India.? In this current environment, however, I wouldn't bet against it.
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73, Andy
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On Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 08:23 AM, Ken N2VIP wrote:
You should have included the very first paragraph of the Whitehouse fact sheet - It clearly states that the de minimus exception is indeed gone as relates to China, and only China:
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CLOSING LOOPHOLES IN THE TARIFF SYSTEM:Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free?de minimis?treatment for low-value imports from China, a critical step in countering the ongoing health emergency posed by the illicit flow of synthetic opioids into the U.S.
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I believe all of HF Signals products are assembled in India, and while the components inside their products most certainly come from China, they are not subject to U.S. import tariffs having passed thru India.
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Ken, N2VIP
On Apr 6, 2025, at 00:52, AndyH via groups.io <awhecker@...> wrote:
De minimis is gone.
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- All relevant postal items containing goods that are sent through the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would otherwise qualify for the?de minimis?exemption are subject to a duty rate of either 30% of their value or $25 per item (increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025). This is in lieu of any other duties, including those imposed by prior Orders."
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A technical term from a lifetime in uniform rears it's ugly head yet again: BOHICA.
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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Thanks Bob for being on topic. At least it’s probably being addressed.
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Joel
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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I noticed this a week ago and filed it as issue #27.
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Re: zBitx firmware update using Macbook/Raspbian
Thanks for suggesting to try a different cable - turns out that was the issue. Now upto v1.06 :)
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73 Peter VK3TKK
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
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If this does not work, I suspect some compile files are missing some data.
Joe VE1BWV
WSJT-X Audio Setup
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Input: plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: audioinjector-pi-soundcard
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: Output Device Settings
- Click Capture tab, Maximize Capture slider.
- Click Options tab. Verify Line (Capture) is checked, Input Mux is selected and Output Mixer HiFi (Playback) is checked
? ? ? WJST-X Radio Settings- Rig: Hamlib NET rigctl
- CAT Control, Network Server: 127.0.0.1
- PTT Method: CAT
- Mode: USB
- I WILL TRY THESE SETTINGS LATER TO SEE IF THEY WORK FOR THE ZBITX
This is what my sbitx was setup?to work with wsjt-x
Joe? VE1BWV
Yes, i did resolve it. I thought i had documented or taken pictures of the settings.
I am looking thru my old paper work.
( I have sold the Sbitx a while back so don't have it to compare to)
Hmm maybe even in one of my emails. Checking
Joe VE1BWV?
Joel, if I remember correctly, you had a CAT problem with wsjtx back in the 32-bit era. Did you manage to fix it?
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
#zbitx
WSJT-X Audio Setup
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Input: plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1
- Settings-Audio, Soundcard Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: audioinjector-pi-soundcard
- Right click speaker icon upper menu bar, select: Output Device Settings
- Click Capture tab, Maximize Capture slider.
- Click Options tab. Verify Line (Capture) is checked, Input Mux is selected and Output Mixer HiFi (Playback) is checked
? ? ? WJST-X Radio Settings- Rig: Hamlib NET rigctl
- CAT Control, Network Server: 127.0.0.1
- PTT Method: CAT
- Mode: USB
- I WILL TRY THESE SETTINGS LATER TO SEE IF THEY WORK FOR THE ZBITX
This is what my sbitx was setup?to work with wsjt-x
Joe? VE1BWV Yes, i did resolve it. I thought i had documented or taken pictures of the settings.
I am looking thru my old paper work.
( I have sold the Sbitx a while back so don't have it to compare to)
Hmm maybe even in one of my emails. Checking
Joe VE1BWV?
Joel, if I remember correctly, you had a CAT problem with wsjtx back in the 32-bit era. Did you manage to fix it?
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Zbitx arrived with major issues
Well, my long awaited ZBitx arrived 4 hours ago.? Put the batteries in, connected an antenna and was soon listening to lots of stations on 40 and 20 meters.? But when I tried to call out, no one responded.? I got a friend to tune up and listen.? I heard him clearly, he heard nothing when I transmitted.
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I then tried a local receiver, and same thing but maybe worse:? I hear no audio when in TX but do hear a constant carrier on the receiver on the Zbits tuned frequency (this is in SSB Mode).? If I start shifting the receiver off frequency, I can hear some modulation products 1.5 kHz away, but nothing with useful readability.
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The SWR and power meter on the Zbitx show power and low SWR, as does an external wattmeter.? The ZBitx also gets hot, so I know power is being made, but that power doesn't seem to be related to the tuned frequency.
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One last item, as I got finally frustrated, I picked up the Zbitx while in TX and heard noise from the local receiver.? Tapping on the metal bottom produced some tapping sounds in the receiver.? But even that was inconsistent.
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So, I suspect something is loose/broken in the new Zbitx.? I don't mind trying to troubleshoot, but I'd much prefer having a radio that works as anticipated, as I don't have infinite time to waste fixing someone else's problem.
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Has anyone else had similar issues?
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What do you suggest as remedial action???
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ron
KA3JIJ
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
#zbitx
Yes, i did resolve it. I thought i had documented or taken pictures of the settings.
I am looking thru my old paper work.
( I have sold the Sbitx a while back so don't have it to compare to)
Hmm maybe even in one of my emails. Checking
Joe VE1BWV?
Joel, if I remember correctly, you had a CAT problem with wsjtx back in the 32-bit era. Did you manage to fix it?
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: Spectrum display window bug
#zbitx
Joel, if I remember correctly, you had a CAT problem with wsjtx back in the 32-bit era. Did you manage to fix it?
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: #zBitx Tilt Stand for zBitx anyone?
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2PCS Zinc Alloy Mini Foldable Laptop Stand, Portable Computer Keyboard Riser with 2 Adjustable Angles, Self-Adhesive Invisible Notebook Stand and Keyboard Lift for Desk (Black)
This works great for my zBitx.? Bill AG5ZN
Hi Pete,
???? I'm using a small calculator stand, because I haven't found anything better yet. But actually it seems to work well.
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Bill AG5ZN
HA3HZ
Shirley Dulcey KE1L
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