Re: Zbitx power cord connector
Device manufacturers typically install the cheapest available components. If someone is bothered by the quality of the component, they will replace it with the one that suits them best!
This is just my opinion.
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Re: Zbitx power cord connector
The cable provided with the zBitx has a connector on the end which I would describe as a "crab claw" contact to mate with the female connector center pin. In my opinion, I would say the "claws" would be prone to spreading if you wiggle the connector until?it becomes loose. In my mind a much more reliable approach would be to use?a?full 360 degree "tube/barrel" to make GOOD contact with the center pin in the female connector. There are plenty of 5.5mm x 2.1mm plug cable pigtails out there which do just that. They work great.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
Leo,
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?I can't write any helpful information for your problem because I don't know where and how the sbitx and zbitx programs are separated.
What was transferred from sbitx and it's also confusing to me that the zbitx program is still called sbitx.
I have sbitx v2 hardware and I'm running the 64-bit v4.4 version. You should know that the 64-bit version has been available and under development since March 2024.
Since I'm using this and I don't know much about the 32-bit version, I can't help you either. I didn't experience the problems you described when I used the 32-bit version via an external hdmi monitor. I just took a screenshot and noticed what the problem is: the description in the zbitx manual is incorrect for the broadcast!
see the picture!
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Gyula HA3HZ
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I tried to update my sBitx but got the error message below. ?I checked the sbitx directory and found “oled.c” instead.
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Please advise how to update my sBitx V3.
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Thanks,
Steve WE5K
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
On Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 01:43 PM, matjaz wrote:
The update doesn't work, I only get a gray lcd, and nothing on the computer. I got a USB cable with a C type with the station. So I used what I have at home. It asks if there needs to be a special cable for the update.
When working as FT8, I get a signal, but no decoding. So I don't see the signs of the stations I hear.?
What am I doing wrong.?
After reading the forum, you will find answers to your questions in a lot of information. In the Home column, the last Wiki caption is where helpful information is collected.?
On the messages page, in the upper right corner, there is a search box where you can search through previous discussions on the forum. I would have been very happy when sBitx was released, you could have searched and found answers among so much information. This is Canaan for you, you just have to know how to search.
Read:
Sorry for hijacking the topic Leo.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
Hello.
The update doesn't work, I only get a gray lcd, and nothing
on the computer.
I got a USB cable with a C type with the station.
So I used what I have
at home.
It asks if there needs to be a special cable for the update.
When working as FT8, I get a signal, but no decoding.
So I don't see
the signs of the stations I hear.?
What am I doing wrong.?
 Matjaz
S56ZVD
Leo Aniol, AI5II via groups.io je 4.
04. 2025 ob 16:57?napisal:
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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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Re: Found Another Nice 3D Print Project - Front Cover
Thanks !
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Can't wait to receive my zBitx - then measure up and start designing a rugged case / frame for it. Screen cover / protection, carry handles, strain relief for cables etc.
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On Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 03:28 PM, Jeff Kelly wrote:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6999275
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
Here is what else I am seeing (I hope this helps). When I start wsjt-x the zbitx frequency changes to 14.074 which is the default ft8 frequency. I am able to change the zbitx band ONE time with wsjt-x to whatever e.g. 40m and the zbitx frequency changes to 7.074. But if I try to change the band again it does not work. If I shut down wsjt-x and restart it then I have the same results. Can only make one change. The display frequency on wsjt-x never changes.? Transmit/tune does not work at all?
Leo, AI5II
I hope you guys are using digi mode to connect with any other application
On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 7:20 AM Leo Aniol, AI5II via <leomaniolone= [email protected]> wrote: Fldigi hamlib settings? don't work either.
I should mention I've updated to the latest firmware 1.06/3.051.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
Yes I am in digi mode. Receive works just fine. The issue is that (a) CAT is not working (b) transmit does not work (c) since cat isn't working (d) can't change band/frequency from wsjt-x.
What I did find out is that grig does work to change frequencies on the zbitx if it is started with? rigctl arguments.
So there must be something different in how fldigi and wsjtx handle hamlib for them not to work.
Also tune does not work in FT8 mode. Works in other modes not just FT8.
Leo Aniol? AI5II
I hope you guys are using digi mode to connect with any other application
On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 7:20 AM Leo Aniol, AI5II via <leomaniolone= [email protected]> wrote: Fldigi hamlib settings? don't work either.
I should mention I've updated to the latest firmware 1.06/3.051.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
I hope you guys are using digi mode to connect with any other application
On Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 7:20 AM Leo Aniol, AI5II via <leomaniolone= [email protected]> wrote: Fldigi hamlib settings? don't work either.
I should mention I've updated to the latest firmware 1.06/3.051.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
Fldigi hamlib settings? don't work either.
I should mention I've updated to the latest firmware 1.06/3.051.
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My bad, you're right - sorry for confusion.
The best advice is to reach out to HF Signals directly at sales@... to get the correct answer
Ken, N2VIP
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On Apr 4, 2025, at 20:30, James Riley kb9tzq via groups.io <kb9tzq@...> wrote:
I went to the buy page and its saying sold out on the sBitx
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Where did you get that information from?
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From: Ken N2VIP <ken@...>
Date: 4/4/25 9:26 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx order?
The sBitx is apparently offered for purchase right now:
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And the zBitx also is apparently still offered for sale right now, but with a 4 week lead time:
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I hope this helps,
Ken, N2VIP
On Apr 4, 2025, at 20:17, James Riley kb9tzq via groups.io <kb9tzq@...> wrote:
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When will the sBitx be back for sale
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I went to the buy page and its saying sold out on the sBitx
The sBitx is apparently offered for purchase right now:
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And the zBitx also is apparently still offered for sale right now, but with a 4 week lead time:
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I hope this helps, Ken, N2VIP ? When will the sBitx be back for sale
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The sBitx is apparently offered for purchase right now:
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And the zBitx also is apparently still offered for sale right now, but with a 4 week lead time:
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I hope this helps,
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On Apr 4, 2025, at 20:17, James Riley kb9tzq via groups.io <kb9tzq@...> wrote:
? When will the sBitx be back for sale
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When will the sBitx be back for sale
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
I should mention I've updated to the latest firmware 1.06/3.051.
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Re: WSJT-X/Rigctl Configuration Issues - Need Info
I get no rigCtl response in WSJT-X from the zBitx. RigCtl reports the connection was actively refused by the radio. WSJT-X works fine on my sBitx. I've also tried my CTR2-Micro on both radios. Same story. The sBitx works fine but the zBitx refuses to connect.
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That may somewhat defeat the purpose of break-in
We had the same trouble with the sbitx until we got the software fix going. ?After that, it is really really nice for CW. ?To avoid clicks and thumps I usually set mine to break in neatly between words, but you can’t get an Icom ?to do that without having a ton of clattering. ?
I bet this will eventually get fixed.
Gordon. ?Kx4z?
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On Apr 4, 2025, at 17:51, Frank, DD3FH via groups.io <dd3fh@...> wrote:
? Until everything is working perfectly, you can still make CW QSOs with a little goodwill.
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This afternoon/evening, I worked with HS100IARU and 8A100IARU using just the zBitx (without any additional PA).
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When using the straight key, you can hear the initial delay with the first "r." From the second "r" onward, the characters come out flawlessly (as far as I can CW, hi). Delay is set to 700.
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Until everything is working perfectly, you can still make CW QSOs with a little goodwill.
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This afternoon/evening, I worked with HS100IARU and 8A100IARU using just the zBitx (without any additional PA).
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When using the straight key, you can hear the initial delay with the first "r." From the second "r" onward, the characters come out flawlessly (as far as I can CW, hi). Delay is set to 700.
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James Riley kb9tzq