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Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation
I find mine very functional for what it is¡­Do not expect a FT-891, but if you are concerned about functionality, I will tell you mine works better than I expected. Mine is primary for digital modes,
By Jerry · #118025 ·
Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation
I finally got on the air(portable) yesterday to do some FT8 running Drive@100 for about 45min on 20M and didn't overheat (the back was warm, but nowhere close to hot). The swr was 1:1 into a 17ft
By David T-- VE3TOS · #118024 ·
Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation
Frank, thanks for the info. However, based on what I am reading, most of this radio¡¯s claimed features are non-functional. CW appears to be unusable in most cases, and I am seeing reports of thermal
By Steve Sutterer AK0M · #118023 ·
Re: zBitx power draw
At 8.4v(Batts) i'm seeing about 5w on tx [email protected]> wrote:
By David T-- VE3TOS · #118022 ·
Re: Order # 3869 April 2
There are so many things to improve in the firmware, at least I still resist asking for a unit! I'll wait until things become usable. It's not a complaint¡ªI admire the work of the developers. I know
By Horacio Nigro · #118021 ·
Re: zBITX Heating
In order to get around any issues with the zbitx overheating, I placed this heat sink on the back. Heatsink 100x60x10MM / 3.93''x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0867YGN3M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I
By Terry KQ4PLI · #118020 ·
zBITX Heating
I was playing around on FT8 yesterday (just got the radio) at 2 watts and was surprised at how hot the radio got and quickly
By cam1aw · #118019 ·
Re: Order # 3869 April 2
Order# 3764 shipped on 5/7 -- 73 clyde K4YWI
By EDGAR ALEXANDER · #118018 ·
Re: zbitx - questionable SW/HW
Fascinating! The CW area seems to be the one with the issues so far, so many may not need this. But an interesting upgrade option! Good portions of the problem have already been solved by software, so
By Gordon Gibby KX4Z · #118017 ·
Re: zbitx - questionable SW/HW
Haven't opened the zBitx yet, but the adxa zero 2 pro could be the answer to the 'slow' problem. It has more memory, a faster cpu, 16Gb or 32Gb EMMC ...
By pd0zz@... · #118016 ·
error after update
Hi all, I updated the firmware and software to the latest and Im getting errors in my cli window. any advise? thanks Miguel
By miguel medina · #118015 ·
Re: Just Ordered - zBitx -VA3MA - 5weeks ugh!
The gestation period for zBitx is far less than for most other species with no need to worry about feeding schedules.
By Randy K7RAN · #118014 ·
zbitx, compiler optimizations #zbitx
Hi all, from what I've understood about the timing issues with CW on zbitx, it seems that the CPU load is at least part of the problem. I personally would love an option to switch off the waterfall
By Peter, DL4PIT · #118013 ·
Re: uBITX V6 using N8ME doesn't remember keyer setting
link https://k0tbs.net/ is "unreachable" with Chrome and iMac -- 73 di IW4AJR Loris
By Loris Bollina · #118012 ·
zbitx - questionable SW/HW
Hi there I ordered my ZBITX back in November 2024 when it was launched. Fantastic little thing with a interesting potential. Combining HF with known platform ( Rspberry PI ). Of course, I got my unit
By Tilman, SM0JZT · #118011 ·
uBITX V6 using N8ME doesn't remember keyer setting
I have a new uBITX, and I have flashed it with the N8ME v.02 that has the night pallet option. When I switch the keyer from hand to Iambic A, even if I save, it seems to forget this setting. Does
By J R Parrick (K?TBS) · #118010 ·
Re: SPLIT won't activate #zbitx
Frank, Once you get into Transmit Mode, it will stay in that mode until you stop keying for the 500 ms that you have your delay set to.? ?It may stutter getting onto Transmit Mode, but whenever you
By Jody - K3JZD · #118009 ·
zBitx power draw
Hi, If I am running at 9V, and I am transmitting FT8 at 100%, what output power are you expecting and how much power is the device consuming? Cheers, Ben
By Ben Sanders · #118008 ·
Re: Order # 3869 April 2
Ragav Thanks for the update.? I dont think anyone is in despair as someone mentioned.? I think we are more in anticipation as we get very close to getting the "shipped" email.? I still get excited
By Gary-KI7PBR · #118007 ·
Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation
Steve, I received my zBitx yesterday and CW works surprisingly well, considering all comments of the last few weeks. At least, when selecting Iambic. I can¡¯t handle Iambic B, but maybe that¡¯s my
By Frank Waarsenburg · #118006 ·