Re: Tuning in cw waterfall alignment
Does the distance to the right vary with the sidetone frequency that you have selected?
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Re: Does zBitx have SWR display?
Thanks, Tristan!
That was the issue and now my zBitx seems to work as intended. I wonder if some units got SD cards with earlier system installs on them?
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 12:40 Tristan VA3VPN < va3vpn@...> wrote: Hi Paul,
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I ran into the same issue. v3.051 is currently the latest version. In my case, the git branch was set to "farhandev" instead of "main". This also seems to be the difference between the ./update and ./update_zbitx script - the former does not explicitly set a branch, while the latter sets the branch to "farhandev" after running the git pull. In the ~/sbitx folder, I had to manually run "git checkout main", then ran the ./update script. This brought me to v3.051 and now I get proper readings both via HDMI and on the "head unit" (previously, the "head unit" kept displaying the voltage/S-meter and power/SWR remained at 0/1.0 via HDMI despite appropriate power output).
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73, Tristan VA3VPN
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I just did this last night, so I can tell you that it's well explained on page 15 of the manual "Editing and creating macros"
Note that on some screens you only see the first 7 macros displayed on the small screen.
73
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Re: Waiting for the zBitx to start…
First of all, thank you very much for your support!!!
The zBitx is now running!
I did the following:
1. Downloaded the image as Jeff described
2. Bought a new 64 GB microSD card
3. Formatted the SD card to FAT32 using "guiformat"
4. Transferred the image to the new SD card using "Win32DiskImager"
5. Inserted the card into the zBitx and connected the power supply
The zBitx starts up as it should.
I had my first CW QSO on 20m with 3 watts over a distance of 1,600 km.
I had set the delay to 700, otherwise it doesn't work properly with the straight key (yet).
I hope this helps other users who have the same problem.
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vy73,
Frank, DD3FH
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Re: Tuning in cw waterfall alignment
I noticed that a while ago myself. Mikel Missatge de Nigel Evans M0NDE via <nigel.m0nde= [email protected]> del dia dv., 4 d’abr. 2025 a les 17:51:
Is it just me?
I am on 20m 14013 bw300 step 10h the frequency I am listening to I seem to have to put my tuning line on the waterfall some distance to the right of the actual signal I see on the waterfall. I do not find this with other sdr rigs.?
73 Nnigrl M0NDE
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Tuning in cw waterfall alignment
Is it just me?
I am on 20m 14013 bw300 step 10h the frequency I am listening to I seem to have to put my tuning line on the waterfall some distance to the right of the actual signal I see on the waterfall. I do not find this with other sdr rigs.?
73 Nnigrl M0NDE
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On the bottom of my sBitx screen in CW mode are pre recorded messages, CQ, call, reply etc. I could never find these messages because I would like to change them. I have found other variables but never did I find these.
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Can someone point me in the right direction, please.
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BTW, this rig is like a big toy box providing more fun than expected.
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73, Dean/ N2TNN
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Yes, CW feels strange (even after updating: zBitx firmware 1.06, sBitx v3.051). At 18 WPM, iambic A (my usual mode), I sometimes make mistakes I usually do not do, just because the keyer does not pick my keying fast enough. I wonder if the software modifications discussed would improve it. I was going to make this radio one of my main SOTA radios, but not yet.
Missatge de Vince d'Eon VE6LK/AI7LK via <vincedeon= [email protected]> del dia dv., 4 d’abr. 2025 a les 15:41:
Ashar, I tried a longer setting as you suggested, values up from 100 to 300 to 500 to 800 to 1000. It does get better as you increase the delay but is still an issue. So I did a simple test, with the radio idle I simply attempted to key an A, several times. Sometimes it missed the dit, sometimes it missed both the dit and dah and sometimes it registered the character correctly. See video I just posted
73
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My adventures with my HB zBITX
Today I successfully tested my HB zBITX with the image shared by HF Signals a few days back. It works well. I tested in without the PICO controller and the display and it worked in the sBITX mode.
Sharing a small video I captured today on local 20M band
de VU2UPX Charudatt
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WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
1). Wsjt-x only receives data if the Zbitx display is active on? my monitor.?
2). Cannot manually start rigctl if I shutdown the zbitx display. Rigctl returns network connection error.
3). With the? zbitx display window open and wsjt-x running and the mode set to digital, I cannot use the zbitx display to change bands. Band change only works if it is done via wsjt-x
4). When changing bands on wsjtx the zbitx display shows the correct band reflecting the change but wsjtx does not.
5). Receive works fine BUT cannot transmit/tune from wsjtx. I can transmit and tune from the zbitx display window but not from wsjt-x.
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NEED HELP with number (5) and clarification with what is going on with rigctl.
I'd like to be able to start rigctl from CQRLOG and then run WSJT-X without having the zbitx display active if that is possible?
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Thanks,
Leo? AI5II
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The next update will have to wait until the weekend is out. I am travelling, with the zbitx, but without a paddle.
On Fri, Apr 4, 2025, 7:11 PM Vince d'Eon VE6LK/AI7LK via <vincedeon= [email protected]> wrote: Ashar, I tried a longer setting as you suggested, values up from 100 to 300 to 500 to 800 to 1000. It does get better as you increase the delay but is still an issue. So I did a simple test, with the radio idle I simply attempted to key an A, several times. Sometimes it missed the dit, sometimes it missed both the dit and dah and sometimes it registered the character correctly. See video I just posted
73
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Re: zbitx - No Tx on WSJTX?
I have the same issue.?
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Leo? AI5II
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Re: Are flat top cells compatible with zBitx battery holder or are button tops required?
Thanks a lot Vince for your valuable input.
73 Jon, VU2JO On Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 5:57?PM Vince d'Eon VE6LK/AI7LK via <vincedeon= [email protected]> wrote:
I have used both flat and button top 18650s in the holder without issue.
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Ashar, I tried a longer setting as you suggested, values up from 100 to 300 to 500 to 800 to 1000. It does get better as you increase the delay but is still an issue. So I did a simple test, with the radio idle I simply attempted to key an A, several times. Sometimes it missed the dit, sometimes it missed both the dit and dah and sometimes it registered the character correctly. See video I just posted
73
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John's experience matches my own. If I turn down Iambic A or B to 12wpm my error rate drops significantly. I don't straight key much so I won't comment there.
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I'm really looking forward to the software update for this. Happy to be a tester if Ashar wishes to release it to a small group first.
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Re: Are flat top cells compatible with zBitx battery holder or are button tops required?
I have used both flat and button top 18650s in the holder without issue.
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100. I'll try a longer setting.
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What is your cw delay set to? Try setting it to 600
On Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 09:14 PM, Ron Carr wrote:
It would be interesting if some of the users who say it works or say it doesn't work would report what mode they use.?
It doesn't work on either mode. Straight key mode also omits dots and there is a slight (but very significant) delay between key closure and sidetone/RF generation.
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73,
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John AE5X
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I have WSJTX running nicely on a 2nd monitor on the zbitx except that it is failing to trigger Tx with a hamlib error shown in the terminal window?
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Can anyone share their working WSJTX radio config for the zbitx?
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Many Thanks
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Chris?
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Nigel Evans M0NDE
Jeff Kelly