zBitx PCB images?
For any of us who might want to probe the circuit boards for noise sources, and/or possibly add bypass caps or clock buffers, are there any silkscreen images or PCB photos available so one might know
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Ron, N6YWU
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#117398
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Can we turn on HDMI audio on the
#zbitx
When i have the display attached it would be cool to have sound out of the monitor speakers.
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Robert Fairbairn
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#117397
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Re: zBitx +-2 MHz transmit spurs? --> SHOWSTOPPER for transmitting
Additionally loading the SI5351A output heavily pulls it out of its self-limiting range, degrading composite noise.
This can be seen in the work that Hans (QRP-Labs) has done on his Phase noise
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zl1ujg
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#117396
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Re: #zbitx RX delay makes difficult CW unusable
#zbitx
Thanks, Gordon!
I'll try to learn and have your optimism!
El dt., 15 d¡¯abr. 2025, 23:10, Gordon Gibby KX4Z via groups.io
<docvacuumtubes@...> va escriure:
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Mikel EA5IYL
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#117395
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Re: #zbitx RX delay makes difficult CW unusable
#zbitx
No, I¡¯m sorry, I can¡¯t be more specific. The issues are difficult and lots of people are working on them. Eventually, they will come up with better and better solutions just as we did with the
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: Fixed: cw latency and wsjtx/flidigi sidetone
As a followup, I put some scope probes on my keys, a ubiquitous Bencher and a Code Warrior.? The 2nd has magnetic return which seems very slow.?? It was very difficult to get a contact that was
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Ron Carr
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Re: #zbitx RX delay makes difficult CW unusable
#zbitx
Could you please be more specific to convince me??
Mikel L. Forcada / Alacant / l'Alacant¨ª / Pa¨ªs Valenci¨¤
mikel.forcada@...
El dt., 15 d¡¯abr. 2025, 22:43, Gordon Gibby KX4Z via
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Mikel EA5IYL
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#117392
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Re: Homebrew satellite control system that can run on sBitx
Thanks, Juan, that's great advice!
Today I finally solved a mystery -- the "buttons" that I put on the board for manual control of Elevation were not working correctly.? ?Everything else worked!?
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: #zbitx RX delay makes difficult CW unusable
#zbitx
Don't worry -- it will get better!!
Gordon KX4Z
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: zBitx +-2 MHz transmit spurs? --> SHOWSTOPPER for transmitting
The fact that reducing the drive current to 2mA made an improvement argues in your favor zl1uig.
Perhaps some enteprising soul can put a transistor buffer or other buffer in between and tell us if
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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#117389
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Re: Transmit power
Yes sir,
That is the fix for my problem. I put the 30 amp supply in line and now get 20 watts on 20 meters. I was planning for the worst case and total relief. I put the Drive at 25 and keep under
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Dean, N2TNN
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Re: Transmit power
I'm on a V3, but when I TX using the test tone on 40M it's pulling ~7.5A at 13.6V. Normal use case (like FT8) will be closer to the 6.5A number you are seeing. Best to get a supply with some head
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Jeff Duce
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Re: zBitx +-2 MHz transmit spurs? --> SHOWSTOPPER for transmitting
The Si5351a is primarily made to drive logic (relatively high Z). Driving low Z loads will pull the output levels out of their saturated 3.3v output which causes further non linearites. At high loads
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zl1ujg
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Re: Transmit power
Dean,
I should have mentioned that you can operate the sBitx with your power supply. I suggest setting the transmit drive so the voltage starts declining and backing down a little on the drive. That
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Evan Hand
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Re: Transmit power
Jeff,
Is your radio a V2 that is still capable of 40 watts? My V3 uses less than 6.5 amps for 25 watts, the max for a V3.
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Evan Hand
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Re: Transmit power
Hello Dean,
The sBitx requires 6.5 or more amps at 13.8 volts.? Your power supply is not capable of powering the sBitx to 25 watts.? A quick check with a voltmeter or current meter in line should
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Evan Hand
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Re: Transmit power
You'll need a larger power supply. My radio at full power draws nearly 8A.
Jeff
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Jeff Duce
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Transmit power
GM all,
I have been reading and enjoying the sBitx V3. I have seen some references to output power of the rig to be above 5 watts. I just read the technical data and "Maximum power output of 40 watts
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Dean, N2TNN
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zbitx log.db
Any special conversion to the log file on the zbitx to get an adif file for import to a logging program?
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KS0JD-Jeff-913-558-0388
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Re: zBitx +-2 MHz transmit spurs? --> SHOWSTOPPER for transmitting
I've examined the schematic and I do have one concern about the 3.3V regulator feeding the SI5351; I noticed that there is not a cap on the input side of the chip, and only a 0.1 uF on the output
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Lee
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#117379
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