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Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation

 

CW with the zBitx continues to be a testament to its false advertising.
SSB query

 

Hi all
I keep getting reports of quite severe distortion when I use my Zbitx in SSB mode, is it the fact that I'm only using the internal mic, ( reasonable signal reports for a QRP but unintelligible audio) giving it a bit more gain either goes from very little output to distortion, doesn't seem to be a right level, audio level meter is very jumpy too, do I have to adjust any other settings. FT8 seems to work fine and I'm getting output when I try 2tone tests. I'm only using 18650s so is it perhaps wanting a proper 9v supply. Any help would be appreciated. Martin?
Re: Ubitx v3

 

friends,
I am sorry post covid etc, i got focused on other issues.? I am pick up this fix.
I ordered the parts for the rf probe and will put that together.
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Summary of the issue:
1. PTT on SSB results in no power.
2. PTT does kick the relay and i can hear the modulation on external shortwave receiver.
3. Humm on the internal speak when PTT.
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Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

3861 just switched to "packed, ready to go" status this morning
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

Quick update, mine actually shipped a few hours ago. Apparently the pace has sped up quite a bit, or there was a bottleneck of some sort.

On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 9:10?AM Gordon Gibby KX4Z via <docvacuumtubes=[email protected]> wrote:

Randy -- "de minimus" exclusions apply to most of the world, other than China, and so there really shouldn't be a problem from India.? ?
Gordon KX4Z


On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 8:05?AM numberonepapa@... via <NumberonePapa=[email protected]> wrote:

Hello! My radio, from the April 1 order block, arrived yesterday. Order 3790. There was no issue or mention of tariff encumbrance or interference. It shipped on the 8th. Five days to its new home in Texas seems pretty good to me.

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There were some on this forum that stated some of the messages concerning tariff delays could have been scams. Other instances turned out to be legitimate as shippers were bogged down by trying to deal with higher value cargo and the unknowns concerning tariffs. I realize this may not help. Not even sure why I chimed in. But I encourage you to go about your day. I'm sure that the day will have enough to deal with without possibly stressing over this matter.

-----Original Message-----
From: "Randy.AB9GO via " <randy.ab9go=[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:40am
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Order # 3869 April 2

Not wanting to hijack the thread but this seems to be a good forum to ask. Has anybody so far recently had to deal with any of the tariff nonsense shipping to the United States???
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Thank you,

Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

Randy -- "de minimus" exclusions apply to most of the world, other than China, and so there really shouldn't be a problem from India.? ?
Gordon KX4Z


On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 8:05?AM numberonepapa@... via <NumberonePapa=[email protected]> wrote:

Hello! My radio, from the April 1 order block, arrived yesterday. Order 3790. There was no issue or mention of tariff encumbrance or interference. It shipped on the 8th. Five days to its new home in Texas seems pretty good to me.

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There were some on this forum that stated some of the messages concerning tariff delays could have been scams. Other instances turned out to be legitimate as shippers were bogged down by trying to deal with higher value cargo and the unknowns concerning tariffs. I realize this may not help. Not even sure why I chimed in. But I encourage you to go about your day. I'm sure that the day will have enough to deal with without possibly stressing over this matter.

-----Original Message-----
From: "Randy.AB9GO via " <randy.ab9go=[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:40am
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Order # 3869 April 2

Not wanting to hijack the thread but this seems to be a good forum to ask. Has anybody so far recently had to deal with any of the tariff nonsense shipping to the United States???
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Thank you,

Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

Hello! My radio, from the April 1 order block, arrived yesterday. Order 3790. There was no issue or mention of tariff encumbrance or interference. It shipped on the 8th. Five days to its new home in Texas seems pretty good to me.

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There were some on this forum that stated some of the messages concerning tariff delays could have been scams. Other instances turned out to be legitimate as shippers were bogged down by trying to deal with higher value cargo and the unknowns concerning tariffs. I realize this may not help. Not even sure why I chimed in. But I encourage you to go about your day. I'm sure that the day will have enough to deal with without possibly stressing over this matter.

-----Original Message-----
From: "Randy.AB9GO via groups.io" <randy.ab9go@...>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:40am
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Order # 3869 April 2

Not wanting to hijack the thread but this seems to be a good forum to ask. Has anybody so far recently had to deal with any of the tariff nonsense shipping to the United States???
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Thank you,
randy.ab9go@...
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

Not wanting to hijack the thread but this seems to be a good forum to ask. Has anybody so far recently had to deal with any of the tariff nonsense shipping to the United States???
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Thank you,
randy.ab9go@...
Re: Displaying/setting the network connection in SET screen on zBitx

 

See the manual page 25. "WEB Mode"
Re: Displaying/setting the network connection in SET screen on zBitx

 

Try using the local mdns. ?
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Re: Displaying/setting the network connection in SET screen on zBitx

 

For the outdoor work, connecting the external HDMI display is not a viable solution.
My zBitx connects to my smartphone working as a mobile hotspot.
The problem is that I don't know what IP it is assigned.
I have verified with sBitx (which displays the assigned IP after it connects) that I can connect from my smartphone to the WiFi client.
So the only lacking point is: what is the IP obtained by zBitx via DHCP.
My smartphone lists the devices connected to its mobile hotspot, but does not report their IPs.
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That's the whole story.
73,
Wojtek SP5DAA
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PS. I have a workaround - I use a mobile LTE modem as a WiFi hotspot and connect both smartphone and zBitx to it.
The only problem is, that such a solution is unnecessarily complex.
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

#3840 has been shipped this week to me .
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Look forward to receiving it by the weekend ( DHL) so I can have a good operating session with it.
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73 ,? Lawrence G4GZG
Re: New zBitx - New User - CW operation

 

I spent some time with my new zBitx today. Sending CW with a paddle is indeed difficult. I can just barely make iambic A work at less than about 22wpm.?
zBitx feature request - jump to frequency

 

Trying out my new zBitx, one missing feature that would really be useful would be to tap on a signal on the waterfall and the VFO would jump to that frequency.?
zBitx IF setting

 

Finally trying out my zBitx received last week. It seemed deaf at first. I am finding that I need to run my IF setting to around 75 on 20m to hear or see any signals.
What are typical IF settings for other users?
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

#3774 from April 1 arrived today in kp4.
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Juan WP3DN
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

I¡¯m two behind you so end of may for me as well.?
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

3859 here, earlier today I extrapolated from three shipped examples posted prior, and came up with a date towards the very end of May (forget the exact day and I'm on a phone). Patience :)

Sent from my phone

On Mon, May 12, 2025, 7:53?PM Randy.AB9GO via <randy.ab9go=[email protected]> wrote:
Well mine is 3948 so I have no hope until just at least June if not even further out.?
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Randy AB9GO?
Re: Order # 3869 April 2

 

Well mine is 3948 so I have no hope until just at least June if not even further out.?
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Randy AB9GO?
Re: zBITX CW Mode - Proof of Concept

 

On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 07:51 PM, Jody - K3JZD wrote:
thank you Jody!!!!!
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