On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 03:58 PM, Gerald wrote:
I have tried CW with an external keyer of type K3NG and cw_input set to straight on the zBITX. But with no success.
Same.
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John AE5X
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
That's easy to fix to an obvious error.
Bill
K9YEQ
Scottsdale, AZ
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I saw someone mention that the two terminals on the battery were not connected. To chain the 2 batteries together. Maybe it was a step that was skipped in manufacturing.? 
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 11:10?AM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via
<starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
The connector will not help if the radio wont power on.? I tested the batteries and the connector and they have power, but when I plug it into the radio it will not power on.? It is DOA
On Mar 28, 2025, 10:01 AM -0400, Ashhar Farhan via
<farhanbox= [email protected]>, wrote:
Oh heck. You would have received a usb adapter to connect to regular usb devices. But you will need a mini hdmi to connect to a monitor.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:03 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via
<starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
Mine is hung but will not power up off batteries.? See the video.? All the ports are not standard.?
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On Mar 28, 2025 at 7:39?AM -0400, Tilman, SM0JZT via
<sm0jzt= [email protected]>, wrote:
I had a similar thing with the radio hung up after about 30 minutes of operation.? That was with FW 1.02.
After updating to 1.0.4 in RPI and frontpanel all runs nicely.?
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Tilman D. Thulesius
SM0JZT / Sweden
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Re: The Pi zBitx process is locking when I select an FT8 station
?I have added this issue to the Github bug report page. It is issue #6.
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Gwen, NG3P
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Re: The Pi zBitx process is locking when I select an FT8 station
Similar behavior here, one additional note. Logged contacts show on the HDMI screen, but log is blank on the radio if viewed before the radio is locked up. Sent from me and my iPad
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On Mar 28, 2025, at 3:54?PM, Gwen Patton via groups.io <ardrhi@...> wrote:
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I managed to get a Bluetooth keyboard/trackpad device connected to the zBitX, and it works fine. With that set up using a borrowed keyboard/trackpad, I used the HDMI screen and Pi process window to operate FT8. Unlike the screen on the zBitX and selecting a station to work, if I clicked on it with the mouse, it worked normally. The callsign was selected, and transmission began. I got two contacts operating this way until my batteries were down to 6.1 volts and the power on 15m was down to around 1 watt. (Drive is set to 100.) I have an 8-pack of 18650 cells and a 4-bank charger on its way, so I'll have better access to power.
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The point is, running through the HDMI screen and pointing device, I was able to select stations and operate. Only the selection on the zBitX screen is locking up when selecting a station using the encoder. This hopefully narrows things down a bit, and maybe it's just something I'm doing wrong. I'm going to re-watch the YouTube video on "Working FT8" and see if I'm missing something in that process.
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Gwen, NG3P
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I have tried CW with an external keyer of type K3NG and cw_input set to straight on the zBITX. But with no success. The connection between the keyer and zBITX is a Stereo cable. Does it need a mono cable?
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73, Gerald - HB9CEY
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Re: The Pi zBitx process is locking when I select an FT8 station
Additional info.
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I managed to get a Bluetooth keyboard/trackpad device connected to the zBitX, and it works fine. With that set up using a borrowed keyboard/trackpad, I used the HDMI screen and Pi process window to operate FT8. Unlike the screen on the zBitX and selecting a station to work, if I clicked on it with the mouse, it worked normally. The callsign was selected, and transmission began. I got two contacts operating this way until my batteries were down to 6.1 volts and the power on 15m was down to around 1 watt. (Drive is set to 100.) I have an 8-pack of 18650 cells and a 4-bank charger on its way, so I'll have better access to power.
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The point is, running through the HDMI screen and pointing device, I was able to select stations and operate. Only the selection on the zBitX screen is locking up when selecting a station using the encoder. This hopefully narrows things down a bit, and maybe it's just something I'm doing wrong. I'm going to re-watch the YouTube video on "Working FT8" and see if I'm missing something in that process.
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Gwen, NG3P
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The Pi zBitx process is locking when I select an FT8 station
Ok.
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- I managed to get the WiFi going, which updated the time. Now I'm seeing decodes in the FT8 screen I wasn't seeing before.
- I ran the update for the firmware on the pi from the HDMI screen.
- I updated the pico, and it is showing 1.04 firmware for the interface.
So now, I'm in FT8, looking at decodes, and followed the example in the "Working FT8" video. I tapped on the decodes with my finger, then turned the encoder, which showed a white outline around the decodes, moving from entry to entry.
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The problem is, when I choose a decode to work, and press the encoder to grab the callsign and start to work the station,?the radio process in the Pi locks up tight. I can't get the process going again without simply rebooting. But this doesn't fix the problem. It only repeats. When I select a decode by tapping, turning the encoder, and pushing the encoder to engage the switch, the radio process locks up. The interface part run by the pico continues just fine, but the waterfall stops, and the signals stop decoding. I can move the selection to another decode, because that's farmed by the pico, but if I press the encoder at that point, nothing happens, because the radio process is still hung.
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If I have the HDMI output showing on my monitor when I press the encoder, the radio process stops displaying there, too. Unfortunately, while I had a good pointing device to get the WiFi going, that mouse is no longer causing the pointer on the screen to move. I can't try selecting another from the Bluetooth stack, because? I can't point to it, and my knowledge of Linux is shaky enough that while I can move the focus from window to window, I don't remember how to bring up the Pi menu or select anything without a mouse. I just need to get a new keyboard/pointing device, so I can fix part of that problem.
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Just as an aside, I never managed to get that USB-A > microUSB adapter supplied with the unit to work. The dongle I put in that adapter never seemed to be tightly held, and I doubted it was making proper contact. I had a different USB-A > microUSB adapter, which allowed me to access the radio at all.?
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Getting a tad frustrated. I'll probably take a break for a while at this point.
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Gwen, NG3P
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Re: zbitx getting ready to be shipped ...
many thanks.
we will wait, and i imagine that until next week there will be no update.
then comes the vat receipt and the handling of the paperwork by dhl.
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Re: zbitx getting ready to be shipped ...
Forgot to add, once they submit the request for drop off/pickup you will get an email from DHL before they update the Order status.
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Hello, since the early hours of yesterday, mine is about to leave HF signals, according to its website, but I have not received any notice from the carrier indicating that it is on its way.
How long does it take to go from "ready to go" to having news from the carrier?
Some of my colleagues, who saw it the day before, have already received the equipment...
How can I know if it is really on its way?
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Hello, since the early hours of yesterday, mine is about to leave HF signals, according to its website, but I have not received any notice from the carrier indicating that it is on its way.
How long does it take to go from "ready to go" to having news from the carrier?
Some of my colleagues, who saw it the day before, have already received the equipment...
How can I know if it is really on its way?
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Re: zbitx getting ready to be shipped ...
You will receive a notice from DHL.? I believe HFS is able to
ship about 30 a day.? Mine shipped on Thursday (yesterday) and DHL
expects I will get it on this coming Tuesday.? I am in?
"Winterpeg" and the city is sure living up to its nickname today.
Gerry
On 2025-03-28 18:05, EB3AM Jordi wrote:
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Hello, since the early hours of yesterday, mine is about to
leave HF signals, according to its website, but I have not
received any notice from the carrier indicating that it is on
its way.
How long does it take to go from "ready to go" to having news
from the carrier?
Some of my colleagues, who saw it the day before, have already
received the equipment...
How can I know if it is really on its way?
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Re: zbitx getting ready to be shipped ...
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Hello, since the early hours of yesterday, mine is about to leave HF signals, according to its website, but I have not received any notice from the carrier indicating that it is on its way.
How long does it take to go from "ready to go" to having news from the carrier?
Some of my colleagues, who saw it the day before, have already received the equipment...
How can I know if it is really on its way?
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Re: Zbitx 5v USB Question
No. USB won't have enough power to run the PA. You can power the CPU(Raspberry PiZ ) but you won't be able to TX.?
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 12:40?PM Leo Aniol, AI5II via <leomaniolone= [email protected]> wrote: If the zbitx USB is used to load firmware without voltage applied snd the zbitx powers up to perform that task, is it possible to run the transciever from a 5v USB power pack rather than from the batteries or external 9v supply?
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Leo Aniol, AI5II
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If the zbitx USB is used to load firmware without voltage applied snd the zbitx powers up to perform that task, is it possible to run the transciever from a 5v USB power pack rather than from the batteries or external 9v supply?
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Leo Aniol, AI5II
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
I saw someone mention that the two terminals on the battery were not connected. To chain the 2 batteries together. Maybe it was a step that was skipped in manufacturing.?  On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 11:10?AM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via <starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
The connector will not help if the radio wont power on.? I tested the batteries and the connector and they have power, but when I plug it into the radio it will not power on.? It is DOA
On Mar 28, 2025, 10:01 AM -0400, Ashhar Farhan via <farhanbox= [email protected]>, wrote:
Oh heck. You would have received a usb adapter to connect to regular usb devices. But you will need a mini hdmi to connect to a monitor.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:03 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via <starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
Mine is hung but will not power up off batteries.? See the video.? All the ports are not standard.?
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On Mar 28, 2025 at 7:39?AM -0400, Tilman, SM0JZT via <sm0jzt= [email protected]>, wrote:
I had a similar thing with the radio hung up after about 30 minutes of operation.? That was with FW 1.02.
After updating to 1.0.4 in RPI and frontpanel all runs nicely.?
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Tilman D. Thulesius
SM0JZT / Sweden
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
That place is . We are behind with the?manual. It should?be up very soon. - f On Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 8:40?PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via <starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
The connector will not help if the radio wont power on.? I tested the batteries and the connector and they have power, but when I plug it into the radio it will not power on.? It is DOA
On Mar 28, 2025, 10:01 AM -0400, Ashhar Farhan via <farhanbox= [email protected]>, wrote:
Oh heck. You would have received a usb adapter to connect to regular usb devices. But you will need a mini hdmi to connect to a monitor.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:03 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via <starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
Mine is hung but will not power up off batteries.? See the video.? All the ports are not standard.?
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On Mar 28, 2025 at 7:39?AM -0400, Tilman, SM0JZT via <sm0jzt= [email protected]>, wrote:
I had a similar thing with the radio hung up after about 30 minutes of operation.? That was with FW 1.02.
After updating to 1.0.4 in RPI and frontpanel all runs nicely.?
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Tilman D. Thulesius
SM0JZT / Sweden
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
The connector will not help if the radio wont power on. ?I tested the batteries and the connector and they have power, but when I plug it into the radio it will not power on. ?It is DOA
On Mar 28, 2025, 10:01 AM -0400, Ashhar Farhan via groups.io <farhanbox@...>, wrote:
Oh heck. You would have received a usb adapter to connect to regular usb devices. But you will need a mini hdmi to connect to a monitor.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:03 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen via <starmke1998= [email protected]> wrote:
Mine is hung but will not power up off batteries.? See the video.? All the ports are not standard.?
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On Mar 28, 2025 at 7:39?AM -0400, Tilman, SM0JZT via <sm0jzt= [email protected]>, wrote:
I had a similar thing with the radio hung up after about 30 minutes of operation.? That was with FW 1.02.
After updating to 1.0.4 in RPI and frontpanel all runs nicely.?
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Tilman D. Thulesius
SM0JZT / Sweden
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Re: zBitx upgrading the firmware.
Either works. But the old and new dont interoperate. So, I would recommend doing the Pi first
I forgot to add the question of what order should the updates be done in?? Pico first?
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Re: zBitx upgrading the firmware.
I forgot to add the question of what order should the updates be done in? ?Pico first?
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Re: zBitx upgrading the firmware.
This is only the Pico firmware not the main Pi.
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That is separat
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Gwen Patton
EB3AM Jordi
Robert Fairbairn