Re: Was Noob in need of some assistance. Now: [BITX20] Input antenna attenuation?
The red gater clip is power but not connected to that pillar...?
The USB plug to the PC makes no change if it's connected or disconnected?
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Re: raduino_v1.08 released
Once the BITX QSO net is working, a fun default "fave" might be the net freq. It might make the net fun, using netlogger.
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Hello
Apparently my earlier email on the subject of traffic level was mutilated in the sending process...so here is a re-send:
This BITX group was started way back when Farhan first published his BITX20 design on <>
and has continued as more versions of the original BITX20 made themselves known.? With this history it has become the go-to location for both historical and up-to-date information regarding all things BITX.? As a result? the group is International, large, the amount of traffic is significant.?
Making thread descriptions truly representative of what is being discussed on that thread might help others select what to read versus what to automatically delete.? This only works though if we use definitive thread headers that describe and limit what is being discussed on that thread.
Anything that relates to BITX of any kind is probably a suitable discussion subject.? Discussions between people might be seem as technical information exchange by some and as just discussion by others.? It all depends on our personal interest and involvement.? The members of this group include persons with all levels of technical and non-technical expertise.? The group has a history and reputation of being friendly and helpful to others, and of discussing everything even remotely related to BITX. ? If we were to narrow the discussion parameters it might decrease the value of the group as a comprehensive repository of BITX information of all types.
Arv? K7HKL
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?Hello
? Th ?is? group was started way back when Farhan first published his design for the BITX20 on ?? < ?> and has evolved to include all the subsequent versions of BITX design. ?? That history has made this the one place to go for inclusive information regarding BITX designs, discussion, and help.?? Because of this history the topics discussed are far ranging and sometimes quite involved.? A discussion between two or more persons may be seen as a technical discussion by some and as just discussion by others with differing interests.? If it relates in any way to BITX it is probably appropriate for this group.
It is possible to filter what we read versus what we discard by using the thread names, but only if threads are kept on-topic and are not so broadly named as to not define what is being discussed.? I wonder it it might help to use the thread header to identify the topic being discussed (i.e. "BITX40 Mixer" or "BITX17A Microphone", etc.)?? Might work, but only if it were used by most...?
This is a large group that represents many interests and several levels of technical expertise.? Trying to drive the focus too tightly on one specific subject tends to limit the value as a general repository for all BITX related information and experiences.
Arv K7HKL
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do what I'm doing with this message, deleting them fast ;-)
On 04/28/2017 11:41 AM, Jerry Gaffke
via Groups.Io wrote:
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I use thunderbird. ?But monitor the list using the groups.io
website. ?I"d like to search the last 10+ years of bitx20 posts.
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How I manage the flood...
Go to?/g/BITX20/editsub and set email to a level you can live with. I like just the daily summary but many prefer none.? Then use the topic view /g/BITX20/topics on the website and read what you are interested in and the list reads almost like a forum.? The search could use some work but at least this converts the fire hose to a drinkable level.
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Re: difficulties with raduino digital input pin A6
Yes perhaps, haven't tried that yet.
It might even still work as an analog input.
I'll try out this weekend, just out of curiousity.
73, Allard PE1NWL
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On Fri, April 28, 2017 16:02, Jerry Gaffke via Groups.Io wrote: It might still be ok as an output.
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I use thunderbird. ?But monitor the list using the groups.io website. ?I"d like to search the last 10+ years of bitx20 posts.
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Re: R15 and ADE-1 mixer getting very hot
raj jee,
?There is no heat without ade-1 in place even if the pins 1and 6 are connected with a wire to maintain continuity. ? Thus it is clear that the trafo inside the mixer covering pins 1&6 is f\getting breakdown (short under real voltage application) to the secondary? and that has middle ground. Perhaps it would be easy to check placing ade-1 on board and isolating pins 4&6? from ground. later one could connect one by one? pins 4 and 6. It would show up? ?I finally suppose a case of insulation break down, in real working condition.
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 6:57 PM, William Hemmingsen <lee.hemmingsen@...> wrote: Raj,
1-6 - 0 ohms
2-5 - .216v in both direction
3-4 - 0 ohms
W4WHL
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Jerry, have you tried Thunderbird?
73, Richard W2KAP 
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 11:23 AM, richard kappler <richkappler@...> wrote: I'm drinking from the fire hose and still thirsty, keep it coming. My delete button is fully functional and oft used.
73, Richard W2KAP ![]()
-- W2KAP In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself to protect the fuse.
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I'm drinking from the fire hose and still thirsty, keep it coming. My delete button is fully functional and oft used.
73, Richard W2KAP 
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 11:19 AM, Jerry Gaffke via Groups.Io <jgaffke@...> wrote: Yup, lots of cruft on this forum, of which this thread is a primary example. ?;-) I prefer to keep it all in one place. Many threads cross over between the various domains suggested, for example Raduino programming and hardware mods.? If your radio works, then you can just unsubscribe and occasionally check the website for a vague idea of what's going on. Wiki is here: ?/g/BITX20/wiki What I'd like is a way to download all messages from the website so I can sic an intelligent search tool on them.? The search bar is nearly unusable.? There is mention of downloading all messages in the help section but didn't work for me.? My guess is that one must own the list to download all messages.? Maybe they could be downloaded and archived somewhere else once a week or so.
-- W2KAP In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself to protect the fuse.
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Yup, lots of cruft on this forum, of which this thread is a primary example. ?;-) I prefer to keep it all in one place. Many threads cross over between the various domains suggested, for example Raduino programming and hardware mods. ?If your radio works, then you can just unsubscribe and occasionally check the groups.io website for a vague idea of what's going on. Wiki is here: ?/g/BITX20/wiki What I'd like is a way to download all messages from the groups.io website so I can sic an intelligent search tool on them. ?The groups.io search bar is nearly unusable. ?There is mention of downloading all messages in the groups.io help section but didn't work for me. ?My guess is that one must own the list to download all messages. ?Maybe they could be downloaded and archived somewhere else once a week or so.
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I agree with Craig.? Keep it coming.? I want it in one place also, and if someone does not want to follow a topic, then just hit the delete button.? The vast majority of what I have seen on this forum applies to the Bitx family of projects in one way or the other.? Thanks. ? 73, Dale? K9NN ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Craig Thibodeaux
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 11:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] many too many? This is a frustrating subject. I want it all in one place. I want it in a form where it is easy to find what I want. I worked in the AS/400 world for a dozen years. ?Managing data was what I did. ?Having to endure data chaos is a challenging exercise, when it isn¡¯t necessary. ?That said, I don¡¯t see an easy fix, without cost and/or man-hours, so we endure or do without. I for one vote to endure, the last thing I need is another group or website to hunt for anything. I have been out of programming for half a dozen years, as I have been out most everything with a medical issue, now, I am back in the game in a limited way. ?My question is: Is there a way to scrub thru a group like this with an external program to find what you want? I would think there is a commercial product somewhere that would that. Next: It seems that there is a big enough following to create a meaningful wiki? Next: Keeping threads on subject (would require full time moderation) I would rather have it all. ? On Apr 28, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Michael Davis <maddmd818@...> wrote: ? Hello all. Like most of you, I have been getting many many Bitx Digests a day. Some are interesting, some not so much. They seem to fall into 3 categories. Bitx40 hardware, Arduino hacks, and 2 way chat discussions. IMHO, having a 2 way discussion/chat should be done as an individual, not group interchange. It just clogs up the group. Also the strings of Arduino discussion should be on a separate group, if that is at all possible. This would leave?[email protected]?for radio hardware discussion exclusively. I know many of you are probably thinking that all the information is of, or should be interesting to all. I¡¯m not sure that is the case. If you have any suggestions, please share them. Just my opinion. Thanks Sent from??for Windows 10
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To all,?
This is a frustrating subject.
I want it all.
I want it all in one place.
I want it in a form where it is easy to find what I want.
I worked in the AS/400 world for a dozen years. ?Managing data was what I did. ?Having to endure data chaos is a challenging exercise, when it isn¡¯t necessary. ?That said, I don¡¯t see an easy fix, without cost and/or man-hours, so we endure or do without.
I for one vote to endure, the last thing I need is another group or website to hunt for anything.
I have been out of programming for half a dozen years, as I have been out most everything with a medical issue, now, I am back in the game in a limited way. ?My question is: Is there a way to scrub thru a group like this with an external program to find what you want? I would think there is a commercial product somewhere that would that.
Next: It seems that there is a big enough following to create a meaningful wiki? Next: Keeping threads on subject (would require full time moderation)
With all said¡.
I would rather have it all.
Craig KM4YEC
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On Apr 28, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Michael Davis < maddmd818@...> wrote:
Hello all. Like most of you, I have been getting many many Bitx Digests a day. Some are interesting, some not so much. They seem to fall into 3 categories. Bitx40 hardware, Arduino hacks, and 2 way chat discussions. IMHO, having a 2 way discussion/chat should be done as an individual, not group interchange. It just clogs up the group. Also the strings of Arduino discussion should be on a separate group, if that is at all possible. This would leave ?[email protected]?for radio hardware discussion exclusively. I know many of you are probably thinking that all the information is of, or should be interesting to all. I¡¯m not sure that is the case. If you have any suggestions, please share them. Just my opinion. Thanks ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ?
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I'VE ENDURED THE FIFTY (50) AND MORE MSGS A DAY.... BUT TODAY THE TOTAL HAS HIT NINETY TWO (92) !!!!!!!! ?READ THE BELOW MSG!!!!!!! ?INSTEAD OF DROPING OUT OF THE GROUP... ?I'VE DECIDED TO TAG ALL AND DELETE ALL EVERY DAY OR SO.... IT'S NOT WORTH MY TIME TO READ? "TANK YOU"? "I AGREE" ?"ETC? ETC.." ?THIS WAS MOVED HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE BITX 40...? ?MINE WORKED THE FIRST TIME WITH THE VFO PROVIDED AND I'VE MADE MANY QSO S ... IT'S A NICE UNIT AND I'LL BE WAITING FOR THE ?"MICRO MULTI BAND BITX"
73? Ralph?? K1KOB
Ralph King
r.rking41@...
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Davis <maddmd818@...>
To: BITX20 < [email protected]>
Sent: Fri, Apr 28, 2017 9:32 am
Subject: [BITX20] many too many
Hello all. Like most of you, I have been getting many many Bitx Digests a day. Some are interesting, some not so much. They seem to fall into 3 categories. Bitx40 hardware, Arduino hacks, and 2 way chat discussions. IMHO, having a 2 way discussion/chat should be done as an individual, not group interchange. It just clogs up the group. Also the strings of Arduino discussion should be on a separate group, if that is at all possible. This would leave [email protected] for radio hardware discussion exclusively. I know many of you are probably thinking that all the information is of, or should be interesting to all. I¡¯m not sure that is the case. If you have any suggestions, please share them. Just my opinion. Thanks ?
Sent from for Windows 10
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Re: BITX40 Transistor Voltage Measurements
Rob, Here are my Voltage Measurements before I replaced the IF510 transistor. I'll do it over and send the final measurements.. Chris N1CFB
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Hello all. Like most of you, I have been getting many many Bitx Digests a day. Some are interesting, some not so much. They seem to fall into 3 categories. Bitx40 hardware, Arduino hacks, and 2 way chat discussions. IMHO, having a 2 way discussion/chat should be done as an individual, not group interchange. It just clogs up the group. Also the strings of Arduino discussion should be on a separate group, if that is at all possible. This would leave [email protected] for radio hardware discussion exclusively. I know many of you are probably thinking that all the information is of, or should be interesting to all. I¡¯m not sure that is the case. If you have any suggestions, please share them. Just my opinion. Thanks ? Sent from for Windows 10 ?
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Re: difficulties with raduino digital input pin A6
It might still be ok as an output.
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 02:02 am, Allard PE1NWL wrote:
While I was experimenting with digital inputs, I couldn't get pin A6 working. It always reads a "LOW" regardless of the actual input level.
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Re: difficulties with raduino digital input pin A6
On line 102 you will find:
#define PTT (A6)
which defines a symbolic constant named PTT. Because pins are initialized (normally) in setup(), either gloabl-search on PTT or look in setup() to see how that pin is intialized. At lines 1042, you will find:
? pinMode(PTT, INPUT); ? digitalWrite(PTT, HIGH);
This says we are reading PTT (or A6) as an input pin, and it starts out in a HIGH (5V) state. Most digital I/O pins are that way. This means that pressing the switch tied to PTT pulls the line LOW. You can verify this by searching on PTT and observing how the pin is being used.
Jack, W8TEE
From: ON2AAV <on2aav@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] difficulties with raduino digital input pin A6
Is it correct to say that A6 is PTT in the V1.08 sketch , So it should go high when ptt is pressed ? 73 luc ON2AAV
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Re: R15 and ADE-1 mixer getting very hot
William,
Great! that tells me the ADE-1ask is not a fake!
Now I eagerly await further test results from you!
Raj, vu2zap
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Raj,
1-6 - 0 ohms
2-5 - .216v in both direction
3-4 - 0 ohms
W4WHL
On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 8:37 AM, Raj vu2zap
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rajendrakumargg@...> wrote:
- William,
- Please check the continuity of your ADE-1ASK again.
- 1-6 - 0
- 2-5 - Diode check both polarity should be same reading
- 3-4 - 0
- My guess is continuity between these pins but not between
others.
- I have a few but could not find it to confirm, maybe someone could
confirm the above!
- With the ADE not soldered, shine a bright light from the component
side and check for shorts (most likely) between
- 4/5 and 6, trace all the way to Q7. Check if there is a short to
ground at collector of Q7 or the track leading to it
- from ADE pin 6.
- Put the ADE back, without power and check for short to ground from
ADE pin 1 and 6.
- My guess is that only a short to ground between ADE pin 6 to Q7 can
cause the ADE to heat up along with R15!
- 73
- Raj, vu2zap
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Allard PE1NWL
Craig Thibodeaux
Chris Babbitt
Raj vu2zap