Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
Avoid DHL.? They play God with customs,? iirc.? Surface mail probably almost as fast
On 5 Jun 2017 21:52, "Dr Fred Hambrecht" < AAR4MI@...> wrote: I wouldn¡¯t even use the DHL option. I got my most recent order in 11 days. ? v/r Fred W4JLE ? ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jasclo98@...
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 15:13
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] Dhl customs cost to the usa ? Im getting a bitx40 and was woundering if the dhl shipping add an insane cost for customs sorry if this has been asked already i looked an couldn't find anything thanks.
Km4gkd
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
I wouldn¡¯t even use the DHL option. I got my most recent order in 11 days. ? v/r Fred W4JLE ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jasclo98@...
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 15:13
To: [email protected]
Subject: [BITX20] Dhl customs cost to the usa ? Im getting a bitx40 and was woundering if the dhl shipping add an insane cost for customs sorry if this has been asked already i looked an couldn't find anything thanks.
Km4gkd
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Europe to States BitX QSO
I would like to complete a BitX/BitX QSO over the pond.? I have worked 30 DXCC entities SSB since I finished my BitX40 in April. The farthest was ZS6CCY at 12,500km but Most of those stations have BIG GUN antennas and I only have an inverted V at 18 m. I will set up a 40 meter Moxon pointed at Europe if the inverted v is not enough I think that the hour before sunrise at your location would give us the best chance. If you have completed a BitX/BitX EU-USA QSO let me know what worked. If anyone has an interest in this test drop me a line. 73, Willy W1LY
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
I had to pay $41 to dhl... in spain?
piracy
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
hi
my post was on may 24
terry
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
hi
i do not know about usa but in uk,? dhl will charge a ridiculous charge for customs clearance.? the advise is to have it sent by india post.
apparently dhl have an agreement with uk customs to charge the recipient and then pay uk customs. as in my case uk customs did nor charge me and as i had it sent by post then i did not have to pay but if i had it sent by dhl then i would have been charged.
there is a topic about this that i raised.
terry gm4dso
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
I didn't have any customs charge receiving one in the US. ?Only took about 4 days to get here after I ordered, too. :)
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Dhl customs cost to the usa
Im getting a bitx40 and was woundering if the dhl shipping add an insane cost for customs sorry if this has been asked already i looked an couldn't find anything thanks.
Km4gkd
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Monday 1700 ytc
from western pennsylvania ...
checked into eastcars.... 44 in NH
checked into midcars 54 in TN
& 5x7 in Galena IL
success.
bill ny9h/3
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Re: Can't upload to Raduino
In the IDE directory there is a subdirectory named drivers and inside that directory are two EXE files. You need to run one of those, depending on your system. Even though it may not be necessary, I always do a system reboot after installing new drivers. See if that fixes the problem.
Jack, W8TEE
From: "kivafolks@..." <kivafolks@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 11:09 AM
Subject: [BITX20] Can't upload to Raduino
I received a Bitx40 a few weeks ago and have been slowly getting it built in a temporary enclosure in preparation for the final move to a permanent enclosure. All went well, it really is a simple wire-up. Once I'd checked all the connections three different times, I applied power and was excited to see the display light up and show the initial blocks. That only lasted a few seconds after which the display went blank. I had a soft noise from the speaker which increased as I increased the volume pot, but nothing on the display. I pulled the power and rechecked all the connections. Applied power again, with the same result.
Next I removed the two plugs, removed the Raduino from the enclosure, unplugged the display pcb, and connected the Nano it to a laptop. The red power light came on, good so far, and then the other LED started blinking. Oh joy, I have one of the units that shipped with no Bitx40 sketch loaded, and I think I know why in this case. I have not been able to upload anything to this Nano. Not a modified blink sketch, or any other sketch. I get the verification mismatch error that others have reported. I pulled out another Window 7 laptop and downloaded a fresh copy of the IDE from arduino.cc and configured it for an Arduino Duemilanove that I have and it immediately found the device and I was able to upload a modified blink sketch to verify everything was working ok. Next I disconnected the Duemilanove and connected the Nano to a different USB port, and the IDE picked up the new COM# port so it knew something was plugged in. The Nano started running its blink sketch. I tried uploading a modified blink (changed 1000 to 5000 on the interval) and again got the verification mismatch error (see attached). I tried a second USB cable to lessen the chance the cable is at fault.
So, I know the IDE works, I'm pretty sure it's not a cable problem, and I know the Nano works. Any ideas what is preventing the upload?
Thanks,
Mark
W4MAP
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Re: BITX QSO Night, Sunday, June 4, 7pm Local Time, 7277 kHz in North America, 7177 kHz elsewhere
Seems like WB0NPM is the winner, I had
a QSO with him. We also had KE7RTV there although I couldn't hear
him NPM was relaying between us. Made a couple of other contacts
with non BITX folks as well. Overall, the band was poor and the
skip very, very short. I talked to KM6RXB, Point Rayes CA, whom
normally I can never hear as he is too close to me and he nearly
blasted the speaker out. Seemed like the time might have been a
little early, the band lengthened later in the evening as the sun
set as usual.
Here is hoping that the band will be better next time!
KK6RPX
On 6/4/2017 7:44 PM, peatmoss - ki6ssi wrote:
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Heard Rick wb0npm and John kg5kyj have a qso but
neither could hear me. Also heard a few others but could not make
out the call. Getting closer...
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Re: Conflicting information
I haven't found a way to edit, but if you click "more" below your own post, you have the option to delete it. Then repost a better one.
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I received a Bitx40 a few weeks ago and have been slowly getting it built in a temporary enclosure in preparation for the final move to a permanent enclosure. All went well, it really is a simple wire-up. Once I'd checked all the connections three different times, I applied power and was excited to see the display light up and show the initial blocks. That only lasted a few seconds after which the display went blank. I had a soft noise from the speaker which increased as I increased the volume pot, but nothing on the display. I pulled the power and rechecked all the connections. Applied power again, with the same result.
Next I removed the two plugs, removed the Raduino from the enclosure, unplugged the display pcb, and connected the Nano it to a laptop. The red power light came on, good so far, and then the other LED started blinking. Oh joy, I have one of the units that shipped with no Bitx40 sketch loaded, and I think I know why in this case. I have not been able to upload anything to this Nano. Not a modified blink sketch, or any other sketch. I get the verification mismatch error that others have reported. I pulled out another Window 7 laptop and downloaded a fresh copy of the IDE from arduino.cc and configured it for an Arduino Duemilanove that I have and it immediately found the device and I was able to upload a modified blink sketch to verify everything was working ok. Next I disconnected the Duemilanove and connected the Nano to a different USB port, and the IDE picked up the new COM# port so it knew something was plugged in. The Nano started running its blink sketch. I tried uploading a modified blink (changed 1000 to 5000 on the interval) and again got the verification mismatch error (see attached). I tried a second USB cable to lessen the chance the cable is at fault.
So, I know the IDE works, I'm pretty sure it's not a cable problem, and I know the Nano works. Any ideas what is preventing the upload?
Thanks,
Mark
W4MAP
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Re: Conflicting information
And I meant to include that I use the same port on the computer to charge my phone, so I know it has power on the USB port.
Is there a way to edit a post on here?
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John - WA2FZW
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Re: Conflicting information
It was plugged directly into the computer. Tried on both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. Hey, it works!
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John - WA2FZW
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Re: Baofeng microphone mod for BITX
After taking apart the i came to the following conclusion:
3.5mm
Tip - NC
Ring - Mic -red
Sleeve - PTT - black
2.5mm:
Tip - ground -white
Ring - NC
Sleeve -SPKR - green
There's a LED with 1K resistor connected between PTT+ and Mic+ which i have removed to be sure.
So what would contradict tying the ground leads in the BitX together and using this mic like any other 4-wire mic - or does it have to be a 6wire Design?
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Hi Doug, Trap dipole 10 feet straight across East /West. ?originally was at 38' but the very high winds took the 4x4 and snapped it off at the base.? Hope to reinstall this summer 73 ? WA9DOH Larry
On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 8:35 PM, Doug W <dougwilner@...> wrote: Larry,?
What kind of antenna are you using??
Thanks?
Doug?
KD9CYF?
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Re: BITX QSO Night, Sunday, June 4, 7pm Local Time, 7277 kHz in North America, 7177 kHz elsewhere
Strange night on the BitX net yesterday, solid contacts with W1LY and AD0RW, ?Rhode Island and Iowa from Cleveland Ohio off the ends of my dipole?? An almost-contact with KC9LIF but static crashes overtook us.
Next week I¡¯m trying a magnetic loop I just built out of 10 bucks worth of Home Depot plumbing parts and a tuning capacitor from a 65 in 1 electronic project kid from my childhood!? The adventure continues¡.
Kevin N8DLP
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Re: BITX QSO Night, Sunday, June 4, 7pm Local Time, 7277 kHz in North America, 7177 kHz elsewhere
Hi,
I was able to QSO with Willy W1LY who had great audio. ?I could hear other stations that were able to contact him, but not well enough to QSO.
I made a couple of CQs but no one other than Willy could hear me. ?I was running 4.5W on a G5RVjr up 35'.
Look forward to more BitX QSOs...
Kent KC9LIF
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Re: BITX QSO Night, Sunday, June 4, 7pm Local Time, 7277 kHz in North America, 7177 kHz elsewhere
hi
did anybody in the uk participate.
i called on 7.177 and heard nothing but i do live in a remote part of scotland
terry gm4dso
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Willy
Daniel Norris
Kent B.