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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Hi Farhan -
There may be something wrong with the image file.? ?I extracted the image file from the rar file and tried to use the Raspberry Pi imager "use custom" option to install it on a 32G card.? ?I got a message "Storage capacity is not large enough.? Needs to be at least 31.9 GB" 73, Dean KK4DAS |
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Re: What is bitx23?
Thanks!? The circuit is on? On Thu, May 18, 2023, 3:59 PM Dale (KB9JJA) <digid2@...> wrote: Great presentation today at FDIM |
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Dean, VU2IIA has done it? You have to : 1. Change the tuning code to work with dual conversion (it is in sbitx.c) 2. Add a WM8731 codec (I can send you a board). 3. Change the 11.059 mhz filter to 27 mhz, 25 khz wide filter. - f On Thu, May 18, 2023, 3:59 PM Dean Souleles <dsouleles@...> wrote: I saw Farhan on his way in to FDIM - he mentioned the possibility of converting a ubitx to work with the sbitx software.? ?Has anyone tried it and what was involved? |
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Re: #sBitx SSB transmit problem and CW keyer
#sBitx
Tnx Gyula I just made a suggestion as i don't have the Sbitx 73 to all On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 6:03?PM HA3HZ <gyula@...> wrote: Lawrence, I suggest you consider what was written in message #101717 as a solution. |
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Re: SBITx V1 DE
Get the new sd card image and try it out. This should work anyway. You don't have to bother with most other stuff. The iambic keying is still iffy, but the rest are very usable. - f On Thu, May 18, 2023, 11:58 AM scttmtclf via <scttmtclf=[email protected]> wrote: I know there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, and a large focus on getting the V2 operating properly.? I am hoping you all can help me with my V1 DE.? I have performed what I believe are the most recent upgrades:? upgrading the predriver, bypassing the drivers, setting the PA bias, and installing the T/R board and RTC. |
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Re: Tool for sBITX log
Here is some code from an opensource sqlite logger dolphinlog.? just need to convert field names.? I would do it but my pi is dead.? ? ? ? ? @staticmethod ? ? def export_adif_adi(db_filename, adi_filename): ? ? ? ? try: ? ? ? ? ? ? ADIF_VER = '3.0.4' ? ? ? ? ? ? PROG_ID = 'dolphinlog' ? ? ? ? ? ? ('Connecting to database: {}'.format(db_filename)) ? ? ? ? ? ? db = sqlite3.connect(db_filename) ? ? ? ? ? ? cursor = db.cursor() ? ? ? ? ? ? cursor.execute('SELECT * FROM qso ORDER BY id') ? ? ? ? ? ? names = list(map(lambda x: x[0], cursor.description)) ? ? ? ? ? ? dat = datetime.datetime.utcnow() ? ? ? ? ? ? f = open(adi_filename, 'w') ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('Generated on {} at {} UTC\n\n'.format(dat.strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), dat.strftime('%H:%M:%S'))) ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('<adif_ver:{}:>{}\n'.format(len(ADIF_VER), ADIF_VER)) ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('<programid:{}:>{}\n'.format(len(PROG_ID), PROG_ID)) ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('<eoh>\n\n') ? ? ? ? ? ? for row in cursor: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? for i in range(len(row)): ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? if names[i] == 'id' or names[i] == 'programid': ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? continue ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? if str(row[i]) == '': ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? continue ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('<{}:{}:>{}\n'.format(names[i], len(str(row[i])), str(row[i]))) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? f.write('<eor>\n\n') ? ? ? ? ? ? f.close() ? ? ? ? except Exception as e: ? ? ? ? ? ? # Roll back any change if something goes wrong ? ? ? ? ? ? db.rollback() ? ? ? ? ? ? log.error('Something wrong.') ? ? ? ? ? ? raise e ? ? ? ? finally: ? ? ? ? ? ? # Close the db connection ? ? ? ? ? ? db.close() ? ? def export_adif_adx(self): ? ? ? ? pass On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 6:19?AM <jacobs@...> wrote: I agree, we need a program that will generate an adif file. Even better if it were generated automatically by the Sbitx software.? |
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Re: #sBitx SSB transmit problem and CW keyer
#sBitx
Lawrence, I suggest you consider what was written in message #101717 as a solution.
Petr, I didn't use thermal paste, even though it's in the drawer. Heat dissipation can certainly be better using the paste. If you want to put paste between the FETs and the heatsink, you have to unscrew several screws, not just the one holding the pcb. That's why I didn't do this. -- Gyula HA3HZ |
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SBITx V1 DE
I know there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, and a large focus on getting the V2 operating properly.? I am hoping you all can help me with my V1 DE.? I have performed what I believe are the most recent upgrades:? upgrading the predriver, bypassing the drivers, setting the PA bias, and installing the T/R board and RTC.
I know there are software tweaks I need to make and settings I need to alter, but to be honest, I don't know where we are in the process.? I am hoping someone can talk to me like I am 5, and guide me through the steps to get my V1 DE on the air again. |
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Re: no usb or lsb - both sides are alwas on
Bill Dammeyer
Dan, I've received all the pictures - pretty neat the way it all comes out. There's a link to a download in the message below. If you could link to it and then download it and compile it, it might help me. It won't complile on my computer but it may on yours, let me know. Bill On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 03:08:19 AM AKDT, Rolan Rister <rtemp@...> wrote: I don't know about your new software, but with the stock uBitx firmware, when you touch the USB or LSB buttons, you must tune the frequency slightly off then back to get the sideband to actually change in the receiver.? This is due to a bug in the firmware.?? I've modified the stock firmware for my uBitx V6 to fix this problem and change a few other features.? You can check it out here if you like:? |
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Re: #sBitx SSB transmit problem and CW keyer
#sBitx
Gyula,
I am going to open the radio and following your procedure and mod too. Did you used the heat conductive paste for better heat dissipation? -P #5 |
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Re: #sBitx SSB transmit problem and CW keyer
#sBitx
A spring or star washer should stop the screws from becoming loose On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 12:31?PM Ashhar Farhan <farhanbox@...> wrote:
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File /SBITX V2/Firmware/Update_how to/Sbitx disk image for software v2.1.pdf uploaded
#file-notice
Group Notification
The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group. By: Petr Ourednik <indians@...> |
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Re: V1 DE Installing V2 software
Hi Scott,
I read your email thread and learned about the SWR/Pwr sensor installation process.? I am waiting for the parts to be delivered and working on other projects.? It is not a priority for me as the 150+ made are the extent of that model.? I have other radios that I can use to make contacts.? My go-to radio is an Icom 7300, so I do not need it. There is an issue with the WM8731 codec not always starting correctly.? That has been an issue since the beginning with the original DE software.? I was planning to try to hunt that down before the V2 was announced, and the details are shown to be significantly different to make it a moot point for any V2 sbitx owners.? To make it relevant to the current V2, I need to have the hardware and software as close to the V2 as possible or invest another $500 in a V2. Regardless, the sbitx DE V1 will be on the shelf to see where the V2 goes.? The same thing happened with the uBitx line until it stabilized on the v6.? Spending $210 on the uBitx was reasonable to see the differences and play with the hardware.? $500 is just too high.? A G90 costs just a little more.? The one thing that the sbitx does have going for it is that it is open source, so you can dabble with both the hardware and the software. The above are my opinions based on my observations.? I am always open to new information that might change my thinking. 73 Evan AC9TU |
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Hi Nanak - I am having a very similar problem with the sBitx_v2. I can see some noise in the waterfall display if I raise the rf gain but no stations at all. Even very strong ones.
The noise level doesn't even raise or fall if I plug or unplug the antenna. So far I haven't found a solution. Let us know if you find something. Maybe it's related to my problem. 73 |
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Re: V1 DE Installing V2 software
Hi Evan,
I think you may be referring to my experience in adding the 60dnm.com 100W SWR bridge to my V1.? I would say 90% of my issues were self induced.? If you were to add the sensor to your V1 (self rolled or 60dbm version) you would easily install it.? The calibration is a snap. Good luck, Scott |
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