Raghav,? Is there any chance that you can upload the SD card image , zipped, on some site.
You have one uploaded for sBITX.
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Gwen, I'm not sure if you have updated your zBitx to the latest software and firmware. To do a firmware update, you will need to follow the procedure mentioned by Farhan in this post. To update the software, you will need to connect the zBitx to an external display, keyboard and mouse, and use the terminal program to run "cd sbitx" (if you're not on the sBitx directory) followed by "./update" to update the software.? ?
You can refer to the Farhan has shared on YouTube for reference.
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Hope this helps.
73,
Ragav
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Re: Zbitx external microphone recommendations
If you are looking for a solution thats POTA/SOTA friendly, you can try either one of these three options:
1. 3d print a portable microphone such as
2. Buy a cheap microphone (like cheap baofeng microphones) from amazon, snip the exisitng connector and solder a 3.5mm TRS stereo connector.
3. Go for a DIY solution such as the ones seen .?
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The wiring is similar to the uBitx and sBitx radios. The PTT switch connects to ring and sleeve. The microphone connects to tip and sleeve.?
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73,
Ragav
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Neil,
The connectors are (from left to right):
1. Type C USB for powering the Raspberry Pi
2 & 3. Micro HDMI ports for connecting HDMI displays/Monitors/TV. There are two ports for dual displays
4. 3.5mm TRRS audio jack used to output the audio from the Pi.
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73,
Ragav
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Gwen, I'm not sure if you have updated your zBitx to the latest software and firmware. To do a firmware update, you will need to follow the procedure mentioned by Farhan in this post. To update the software, you will need to connect the zBitx to an external display, keyboard and mouse, and use the terminal program to run "cd sbitx" (if you're not on the sBitx directory) followed by "./update" to update the software.? ?
You can refer to the Farhan has shared on YouTube for reference.
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Hope this helps.
73,
Ragav
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Matjaz, We are shipping out the units in batches, as mentioned by Farhan in a previous message. You should receive an email with the tracking information once your unit has been picked up by our logistics partner.? ?
Please feel free to write to us at (support at hfsignals dot com) if you have any questions.?
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73,
Ragav
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Those are the connectors directly on a pi4. ?Usb c is power only to the pi, ?other 2 are hdmi outputs and the last is the pi 4 audio jack. ?You can look up documentation on a pi 4 for more information.
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Yup thats where I found a few. I was just about to log some on github
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 1:31?AM Ashhar Farhan via <farhanbox= [email protected]> wrote: I expect edge-case bugs on the user interface. There wasn't enough time to test them. I rewrote the console and the waterfall entirely over the weekend. That's where the dragons be.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 10:59?AM Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...> wrote: zbitx github would be best - f
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 9:49?AM David T-- VE3TOS via <digiital= [email protected]> wrote: ?
Hey Farhan, what would be the best way to report bugs, on the groups or over on the zbitx github?
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I expect edge-case bugs on the user interface. There wasn't enough time to test them. I rewrote the console and the waterfall entirely over the weekend. That's where the dragons be.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 10:59?AM Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...> wrote: zbitx github would be best - f
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 9:49?AM David T-- VE3TOS via <digiital= [email protected]> wrote: ?
Hey Farhan, what would be the best way to report bugs, on the groups or over on the zbitx github?
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As the zBitx have started to be delivered would it be possible to download the manual without owning one unit? This would be useful to help us to decide and order one unit when they will be again available. Other kit providers like QRP-labs allow prospective buyers to download freely their documentation.
73 - Pierre - FK8IH
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Zbitx external microphone recommendations
What seems to be the most practical external microphone for the Zbitx? Thinking about one for POTA or SOTA.
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Hey Farhan, what would be the best way to report bugs, on the groups or over on the zbitx github?
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
Tom, It shows the tubes only on the HDMI screen. Does the software run on the HDMI screen? If it doesn't run, then there will be a black terminal window (on the HDMI screen) with?some error message. Do you get any? - f On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 9:04?AM Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738 via <crowleytj= [email protected]> wrote:
It never displays the tubes, although if I plug a monitor into the HDMI, it shows the tubes.? The zbitx continues to display the screen shown.
Tom Crowley KT4XN
What does it show on the screen? Can you send us a screenshot of your HDMI screen about 30 seconds after it displays the "tubes"?
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 7:28?AM Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738 via
<crowleytj= [email protected]> wrote:
Updated the firmware.? Plugged in a HDMI screen Still after 10 minutes no joy.? I'll try a few more things, then set it on the shelf and hope a solution shows up.? It's been recycled many, many times still no joy, have the same message that it's booting.
Tom KT4XN
Updated the firmware.? Plugged in a HDMI screen Still after 10 minutes no joy.? I'll try a few more things, then set it on the shelf and hope a solution shows up.? It's been recycled many, many times still no joy, have the same message that it's booting.
Tom KT4XN
As said above mine is 20-30 seconds.??
Have you restarted the radio.?
If that doesn't work.? Try to connect to a monitor via the HDMI cable and connect to the wife and do the updates?
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On Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 8:38?PM Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738 via <crowleytj= [email protected]> wrote:
10 minutes and it's still hung-up with the message.??
Tom KT4XN
Takes 30" to boot with V1.04.
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Re: zBitX radio hanging randomly.
Gwen, you should upgrade the firmware on the pico as well as the software on the raspberry pi? Here is how you do it: First, do this? Then, this?
Thanks, David. I think I understood all that. I'll try it tomorrow.?
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
It never displays the tubes, although if I plug a monitor into the HDMI, it shows the tubes.? The zbitx continues to display the screen shown.
Tom Crowley KT4XN
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What does it show on the screen? Can you send us a screenshot of your HDMI screen about 30 seconds after it displays the "tubes"?
On Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 7:28?AM Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738 via
<crowleytj= [email protected]> wrote:
Updated the firmware.? Plugged in a HDMI screen Still after 10 minutes no joy.? I'll try a few more things, then set it on the shelf and hope a solution shows up.? It's been recycled many, many times still no joy, have the same message that it's booting.
Tom KT4XN
Updated the firmware.? Plugged in a HDMI screen Still after 10 minutes no joy.? I'll try a few more things, then set it on the shelf and hope a solution shows up.? It's been recycled many, many times still no joy, have the same message that it's booting.
Tom KT4XN
As said above mine is 20-30 seconds.??
Have you restarted the radio.?
If that doesn't work.? Try to connect to a monitor via the HDMI cable and connect to the wife and do the updates?
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On Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 8:38?PM Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738 via <crowleytj= [email protected]> wrote:
10 minutes and it's still hung-up with the message.??
Tom KT4XN
Takes 30" to boot with V1.04.
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What are these connectors - both what kind of connector (one I believe is USB-C) and purpose?
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Re: zBitX radio hanging randomly.
Ok. I may have one of those keyboard/trackpad combos somewhere. If I don't, I'll get one. I think I was confusing the method for sending the updated display firmware to the pico with connecting a keyboard/pointing device to facilitate getting the time up. I just hope I have an open HDMI connector on my monitor. I know where I have the cable. Might need a displayport -> HDMI cable. I had to juggle my ports on my monitor recently.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P
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This may help you out : https://github.com/drexjj/sbitx/wiki/sBitx-Microphone-Alternatives
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Gwen Patton