Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit
The issue, Gyula, is that the information is scattered across so many messages and various wikis. There were 252 V3 64bit messages the last time I looked. You have to have just the right search terms to find what you are looking for. I spent an hour looking for the JS8Call settings for the sBitX and found nothing.
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I'm sure it's out there but it's very well hidden. I'm a retired technical writer so I can consolidate some of this but I can't find a person(s) who are the center of this to volunteer. And maybe no one wants consolidation.
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73, Bruce, W4BRU
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Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit
Of course it is. The solution depends on small things. At first glance, in my writing, the audio path is provided by Loopback_1. You can check it, because without it you won't have any output sound. The rest of the additional things are just as necessary as the route. These have already been discussed many times, summarized as setting up an external application. I find that if the information is not given individually, very few people bother to look it up in the forum discussions. I am tired of repeating what was said here in the answers given to the questioner.
If I see a mistake in the message, I will indicate it to the person asking.
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit
On Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 03:03 PM, W4BRU wrote:
Thank you, Gyula. That? did not solve it. I tried again calling CQ and switched to the sBitX display and it seems JS8Call did not switch the sBitX into transmit.
You got me to thinking so I looked at my setting on my station computer (RasPi4) to my 7300 and saw it was PTT CAT and Mode Data/Pkt. I switched the Pi on the sBitX to that and it transmitted. I was heard and had a QSO. PSK Reporter shows reception in Italy and Germany, 3,000+ miles, 7,700+km so I am now getting out.
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Now I have the mystery of why most of the buttons are grayed out and that the buttons are so large that they are difficult to use on this small screen. That is likely a discussion for the JS8Call forum.
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73, Bruce, W4BRU
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Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit
The audio setting is incorrect.
Correctly:
Input: plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1
Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0
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Gyula HA3HZ
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js8call no transmit V3 64bit
Is anyone successfully running JS8Call on an sBitX with V3 64bit Field Day (2024) update? Obviously I am not.
Symptoms
no transmit - the JS8Call screen turns red indicating transmit but their is no RF output on the external power meter. When I run fldigi I see output so it is a JS8Call or settings issue.
no heartbeat icon - as seen in the image, there is a CQ icon and it works but their is no Heartbeat icon
very crowded screen - as seen in the image, the screen is very crowded. fldigi has as much on it but the keys and images are smaller as befits the screen size.
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Settings:
Radio>CAT Control
Network server 127.0.0.1.4532
Radio>Rig Options
PTT Method VOX
Mode None
Slit Operation None
Advanced Tx delay 0.2 s
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Audio setting in this image
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In a word, Help!
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73, Bruce, W4BRU
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Re: Connecting the Pi with an GPIO extension cable
Hi Steven,?
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A GPIO extension cable should work ok.? The first version of my digital board (codec, si5351 and mic amp) was connected to the pi using a 40 pin extension.? I was able to receive and send just fine.? I had some issues with codec self oscillation but I think that was related to the coded board You may want to shield the cable with some copper tape.?
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73,
Dean
KK4DAS?
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Re: uBitx v6 question, possibly FS
That's planned for later today, I'll bring out my UC-705, easiest to switch between, since they both have BNC ant connections.
I flipped thru this site (??) and it looks like I need to update the firmware, since 17 meters is unselectable, I guess I have the very original Dec 2019 firmware.
It doesn't look like there has been any updates to the software since then, the GitHub files are all 5 years old...
Thanks,
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On Aug 16, 2024, at 11:35, Bob Fischer, Fischer Technical Services <FischerTek@...> wrote:
? My recommendation is to switch the same antenna between your uBITX and another receiver. ?There¡¯s little difference in sensitivity between my uBITX and ICOM receivers. ?BobWB8BELSent from Bob¡¯s iPhoneOn Aug 16, 2024, at 12:16?PM, Ken N2VIP <ken@...> wrote:
?Hello all,
I pulled a uBitx out of the closet that I had just about forgotten I had bought way back in Dec 2019, and I put it on the bench.
Hooking it up to power & antenna it seems to be working OK, but the radio doesn't seem very sensitive (though it could just be band conditions right now).
Question is, were there any updates since Dec 2019 that I should be aware of? Since the v6 is still the current model on sale at HFSignals I assume there were no significant hardware updates, correct?
Since I haven't laid hands on this radio in years, it will likely go up for sale once I sort out its actual condition.
Right now it receives OK, I just finished listening to the Buckeye Net on 14.262 and nearby stations sounded great, but that was about all I could hear (one-sided conversation). Later today I'll put it on a watt meter & dummy load to test the transmitter.
So, any thing I should do to update this radio before passing judgement on it?
Thanks,
Ken, N2VIP
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Re: uBitx v6 question, possibly FS
My recommendation is to switch the same antenna between your uBITX and another receiver. There¡¯s little difference in sensitivity between my uBITX and ICOM receivers.
Bob
WB8BEL
Sent from Bob¡¯s iPhone
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On Aug 16, 2024, at 12:16?PM, Ken N2VIP <ken@...> wrote:
?Hello all,
I pulled a uBitx out of the closet that I had just about forgotten I had bought way back in Dec 2019, and I put it on the bench.
Hooking it up to power & antenna it seems to be working OK, but the radio doesn't seem very sensitive (though it could just be band conditions right now).
Question is, were there any updates since Dec 2019 that I should be aware of? Since the v6 is still the current model on sale at HFSignals I assume there were no significant hardware updates, correct?
Since I haven't laid hands on this radio in years, it will likely go up for sale once I sort out its actual condition.
Right now it receives OK, I just finished listening to the Buckeye Net on 14.262 and nearby stations sounded great, but that was about all I could hear (one-sided conversation). Later today I'll put it on a watt meter & dummy load to test the transmitter.
So, any thing I should do to update this radio before passing judgement on it?
Thanks,
Ken, N2VIP
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uBitx v6 question, possibly FS
Hello all,
I pulled a uBitx out of the closet that I had just about forgotten I had bought way back in Dec 2019, and I put it on the bench.
Hooking it up to power & antenna it seems to be working OK, but the radio doesn't seem very sensitive (though it could just be band conditions right now).
Question is, were there any updates since Dec 2019 that I should be aware of? Since the v6 is still the current model on sale at HFSignals I assume there were no significant hardware updates, correct?
Since I haven't laid hands on this radio in years, it will likely go up for sale once I sort out its actual condition.
Right now it receives OK, I just finished listening to the Buckeye Net on 14.262 and nearby stations sounded great, but that was about all I could hear (one-sided conversation). Later today I'll put it on a watt meter & dummy load to test the transmitter.
So, any thing I should do to update this radio before passing judgement on it?
Thanks,
Ken, N2VIP
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Re: FT8 <¡> in call sign field
Thanks... the links helped explain the problem...?
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@N8DAH:? where did you get your ATU?? What mods did you do?
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Re: Extended DSI flexible cable for PI4 8GB
Thanks a lot, I often get stuff from US Amazon.com, as our Amazon.co.za in South Africa is still very new and low on diverse products.
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Re: Extended DSI flexible cable for PI4 8GB
Hi Marius,
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I bought these on Amazon in the US.?
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Not sure if you can purchase them in South Africa.? Note that they are listed as a camera cable.? You could try searching for that on the Internet.
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73
Evan
AC9TU
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Extended DSI flexible cable for PI4 8GB
Can anyone give me link to a seller of this cable?
I can only find cables for Pi5 and then its 22pin to 15pin converter.
Thanks in advance!
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73
Marius de ZS1ML
cape Town, South Africa
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Re: FT8 <¡> in call sign field
On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 09:24 PM, Dino wrote:
I was out on POTA the other day and kept getting called by someone but all I could see was <¡> instead of their callsign using the sBITX app. Very frustrating.?
Any idea on how to deal with this? Do I need to run WSJX as well?
Some links to better understand the problem:
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: FT8 <¡> in call sign field
Cheers Gary... Just needed a bit of reassurance ??
Dave Shaw
The Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
On Friday 16 August 2024 at 00:00:46 BST, Gerald Sherman <ve4gks@...> wrote:
I have ordered from HFSignals a few times.? The prices seem to be
current.? They haven't changed in a while.? Don't be scared to
order from them - they're totally honest.? DHL, the carrier they
use, provides excellent service.? I have seen 50 hours for a
shipment from Hyderabad to Winnipeg.? I don't know about any
customs duty or sales taxes in the UK - I left London just after
the war, and I was only 2 years old then.
Gerry Sherman
Sent by the Windows 11 Thunderbird
I'd like to order a ubitz 6/7 but their website looks
pretty old and the prices are static??
I'm in the UK so is it wise to order through PayPal
(HFSignals) or is it a scam??
Is it current or where else can I buy the kit??
Dave
Shaw
The
Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair
of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
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Re: Connecting the Pi with an GPIO extension cable
On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 12:32 AM, Steven Pemberton wrote:
I'm building my sBitx into a clam-shell case. Imagine a chunky laptop with a 10in screen. The Pi is to be mounted behind the screen and connect to the sBitx via a 30cm shielded GPIO cable.
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Should I expect any problems?
You can probably expect a problem.
A better solution is the shortest possible GPIO connection and a longer monitor cable with shielding or emi filtering.
This was discussed during the development of sbitx DE.
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Gyula HA3HZ
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The battery powered atu from Amazon that I ordered was defective,? returned. I am glad it didn't damage the sbitx radio! Back to square 1.
Scotty WD4PYT?
Let me know how it works out, please?
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Re: FT8 <¡> in call sign field
I have ordered from HFSignals a few times.? The prices seem to be
current.? They haven't changed in a while.? Don't be scared to
order from them - they're totally honest.? DHL, the carrier they
use, provides excellent service.? I have seen 50 hours for a
shipment from Hyderabad to Winnipeg.? I don't know about any
customs duty or sales taxes in the UK - I left London just after
the war, and I was only 2 years old then.
Gerry Sherman
Sent by the Windows 11 Thunderbird
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Show quoted text
I'd like to order a ubitz 6/7 but their website looks
pretty old and the prices are static??
I'm in the UK so is it wise to order through PayPal
(HFSignals) or is it a scam??
Is it current or where else can I buy the kit??
Dave
Shaw
The
Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair
of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
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Connecting the Pi with an GPIO extension cable
Hi all,
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I'm building my sBitx into a clam-shell case. Imagine a chunky laptop with a 10in screen. The Pi is to be mounted behind the screen and connect to the sBitx via a 30cm shielded GPIO cable.
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Should I expect any problems?
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Thanks,
Steven P.
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Bruce W4BRU
HA3HZ
Dino
Bob Brown
Scotty R
Steven Pemberton