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Re: Europe to States BitX QSO
I don't believe VOACAP :) especially during Sunrise... so we can try next days in my SR, about 03 UTC.
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I prefer CW but OK also for LSB. I made many CW QRP QSO's with NA stations before with K2(5W) and 2 el phased verticals. Antenna's are still alive and last days sometimes transmitting WSPR during night to west, about 15miliWatts with bitx + attenuator + Raspberry PI. Received also few reports from USA :) 73, 9a3jh Andy On Tuesday 06 June 2017 03:24 AM, Willy wrote:
VOACAP propagation tools give only about a 10% chance unless high gain antennas are used. It looks like Spain might be the best shot. |
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Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
Do NOT use DHL They are highway robbers On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 3:57 AM, Ken Hansen <ken@...> wrote: Yes, ordering from India and shipping India mail had the package in my hands about 2-3 weeks after I ordered it, no customs fees. |
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Re: New BITX40 out the box and up and running ?
Sorry guys and gals. Still getting used to using the forum.?
Yes used the dymo for the labels. And a slow painful filing session for the screen hole. I used the angle grinder for the speeker slits I have to find my small files to clean those up. im still having issues with getting the arduino to talk to the computer and load the files from the forum into said computer. Hopefully the nephew will fix that one. a little question for you guys. Does the function facility only work with the updated sketch.? Thank You.? |
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
KK7ZD, Bothell, WA On Jun 5, 2017 10:38 PM, "Dan Pflugrath" <dpflugrath@...> wrote:
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýKA7GPP, ?Arlington, WA Dan ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of denis
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 9:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BITX20] Calling West Coast BITX operators ? KI7KLT, Camas, WA __ denis
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Re: No sound
Matt Patterson
It lights up and tunes. I used one I had in my junk box. I believe it's 8 ohms. I will try to post a pic.
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Matt Sent from my iPhone 7 On Jun 6, 2017, at 12:03 AM, Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@...> wrote: |
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Re: No sound
Relax and don't give up building!
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We could use some more details. I'm assuming the radio lights up and tunes? What kind of speaker are you using? Can you post a photo of your build? Jonathan On 6/5/2017 8:32 PM, Matt Patterson wrote:
First time builder here. Got my bitx40 all together. The unit powers up but I hear no static. The instructions say I should hear a low hiss even without it connected to an antenna. I hear nothing. Anyone have an idea on where to start? Failing that, anyone want a project? I should just stick to built rigs. I have poor eyesight and suffer from headaches all the time so I'm sure it's something I did. :( |
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
KK6WCG - Folsom, CA (Near Sacramento) Hi KI6SSI!? We're practically neighbors. :) On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 9:48 PM denis <denis@...> wrote:
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
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On Jun 5, 2017, at 21:40, Thomas Noel <tnoel@...> wrote:
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
Simon,
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What a boob I am! Of course Canada too. Mexico too while we are at it. So I'll change that to province/state and town. Thanks for replying. Rest of the west coasters, keep 'em coming! We have 10 on the list so far. Jonathan - KK6RPX On 6/5/2017 8:26 PM, College Professor Simon Thompson wrote:
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No sound
Matt Patterson
First time builder here. Got my bitx40 all together. The unit powers up but I hear no static. The instructions say I should hear a low hiss even without it connected to an antenna. I hear nothing. Anyone have an idea on where to start? Failing that, anyone want a project? I should just stick to built rigs. I have poor eyesight and suffer from headaches all the time so I'm sure it's something I did. :(
73 Matt W5LL Sent from my iPhone 7 |
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Re: .1uf cap on tune knob question
Should work well enough to bench check it, but I would wait till I got that cap in before transmitting on the air.
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The cap reduces noise in the tuning voltage detected by the Raduino, without the cap the frequency will jump around a bit more. Allard's sketch also reduces the jumping about, best to have the cap plus Allard's sketch. Jerry Gaffke, KE7ER, ?Flora OR On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 07:42 pm, Chris Coel wrote: Hi fellow bitxers I misplaced my .1uf cap and am assembling slowly my bitx40.. is this comment required for proper operation on tuning knob or is this something that just improves it's usability/user sanity such as getting rid of clicks.. ? |
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
College Professor Simon Thompson
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Simon, VE7SXS, in Terrace, BC, Canada. I am very close to the bottom of the Alaska panhandle. On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@...> wrote: |
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Re: Can't upload to Raduino
Pat, definitely a possibility, but I'd first like to see how hfsigs responds to a defective product claim. As I've been troubleshooting this evening, trying different USB cables, etc., I just tried plugging the display board back into the Nano+Oscillator boards, and when I inserted the USB plug into the Nano, the display came up, with a single row of blocks, so that's a good sign. I'm still getting an error from the IDE, which is detecting the correct COM port and board, if the message on the bottom right of the IDE window is any indication. Although, I suppose it could simply be reporting what I configured in the Tools menu. Hadn't thought of that until just now.
We'll see what hfsigs has to say. Mark W4MAP |
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Re: Can't upload to Raduino
Mark, The pins on the the nano barely stick thru the top of the nano , you actuality cut the top of the nano, destroying the top on each side.? Sounds weird but ?u need to cut off the top, then you pull out each pin. I used some female headers and made a socket.. It was the safest method as you wont damage the board. It all fits well but the raduino spacers are a bit short after the socket mode so i just used longer ones.. joe On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 11:17 PM, <kivafolks@...> wrote: Joe, you and I must have slightly different versions of the Raduino. On mine the Nano sits in a pair of plastic headers. The pins on the underside of the Nano board appear to be plugged into the headers and go through the larger oscillator board, and are then soldered. There is no way to reach the pins between the two boards, all I see is the plastic header between the boards. It looks like I'll have to use a soldapult and solder wick to try and free up the board, if I have to go that route. Also, looking at the board, it looks like there would not be sufficient clearance to use a socket. The display board barely clears the Nano board now...Too bad. |
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