Re: Dhl customs cost to the usa
Here in Ontario dhl took about 2 days after leaving hgsigs. So total of 4 days. However customs was $28. In addition, PayPal gives an exchange rate lower than the market which increased cost. My total was over 100cdn.?
I think it was worth it because dhl has awesome tracking and super fast shipping. ?
Jamie VA3RLF?
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Matt,
Check the speaker first with your meter on continuity / beeper setting.
Your volume control may be the problem. Just short the brown and red wires and see with volume set at max.
Mine packed up when I tried to tin the leads!
Raj
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At 06-06-2017, you 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. :(
73 Matt
W5LL
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Low mic gain and rf power
Hello everybody.
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My name is Jirka, callsign OK1IEC, and I am new in the group. Recently I bought BITX40v3 and built it in the Al box. RX is ok, comparable? with my K2 in normal conditions. The problem is with transmitting ¨C I am not able to reach more than about 1W of output power shouting very loudly into electret mike. Mike change does not help, pot R136 is in the full gain position.
I? decided to do some measurements: I? used Audacity software to produce 1 kHz audio and connected it to Mic pins of BITX40 via 47uF capacitor.? I need 280mV p-p AF signal to get 6W RF output power on my dummy load.
AF signal levels:?? Mic (C121): 280 mV p-p;? C122: 410 mV p-p
RF signal levels: C132: 1.3V p-p;? C134: 3.45V p-p;? C141: 3.25V p-p; C152: 8.6V p-p; C155: 51V p-p; Antenna: 50V p-p.
It seems the RF chain is ok but? AF stage Q12 has suspectly low gain. Components seem to be ok, Q12 Uc=10V, Ue=2.26V
Any idea or advice appreciated. ?
73! Jirka
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Trafo T4 in BFO mixer ??? BTW I see the difference between schematic (D15, D16, R106) and real components on the pc board.
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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.
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
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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.
73 Willy
On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 5:35 PM, William Maclean <w1ly@... <mailto:w1ly@...>> wrote:
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From: *William Maclean* <w1ly@... <mailto:w1ly@...>>
Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 4:43 PM
Subject: Europe to States BitX QSO
To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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
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.
I don't think DHL was an option when I bought mine.
Ken, N2VIP
> On Jun 5, 2017, at 4:08 PM, Jacob Long <jasclo98@...> wrote:
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> Ok ill just use the indian post i don't mind waiting to possibly save a lot of money
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
PJ, N7PXY
Federal Way, WA???? between Tacoma and Seattle
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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
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On Jun 5, 2017 10:38 PM, "Dan Pflugrath" < dpflugrath@...> wrote: KA7GPP, ?Arlington, WA Dan ? ?
On Jun 5, 2017, at 21:40, Thomas Noel <tnoel@...> wrote:
Jonathan, ? On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@...> wrote: ? Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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Re: New BITX40 out the box and up and running ?
I used the dymo clear labelling tag looks ok keeps it clean looking.
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
KA7GPP, ?Arlington, WA Dan ?
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Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 9:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Calling West Coast BITX operators?
On Jun 5, 2017, at 21:40, Thomas Noel <tnoel@...> wrote:
Jonathan, ? On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@...> wrote: ? Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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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.
Matt
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On Jun 6, 2017, at 12:03 AM, Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@...> wrote:
Relax and don't give up building!
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. :(
73 Matt
W5LL
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Relax and don't give up building!
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
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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. :(
73 Matt
W5LL
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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: On Jun 5, 2017, at 21:40, Thomas Noel < tnoel@...> wrote: Jonathan,
Bandon, Oregon
On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall < jpeakall@...> wrote:
Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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On Jun 5, 2017, at 21:40, Thomas Noel < tnoel@...> wrote: Jonathan,
Bandon, Oregon
On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall < jpeakall@...> wrote:
Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Jonathan Peakall < jpeakall@...> wrote:
Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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Re: Capacitor values and tolerances
Thanks Arv
The simulator looks interesting...I'll go through the tutorials and see what I can figure out.
Paul ZS2OE
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
Simon,
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
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On 6/5/2017 8:26 PM, College Professor Simon Thompson wrote: Hi
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:
Hi All,
Just curious, how many West Coast BITX operators are on this list? Anywhere on the left side of the country. If you don't mind, sound off with your state and town. I'll compile a list from the responses. I have three plus myself that I know personally:
WB0NPM - Escondido CA
KE7RTV - Sparks, NV
W7LTG - Spanish Springs, NV
KK6RPX, Albion CA
Thanks!
Jonathan - KK6RPX
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Re: Calling West Coast BITX operators
K7WXW - CN85, Portland, OR
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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
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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.
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
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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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Daniel Norris
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