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Junkyard uBITX #ubitx

 

I've seen a ton of beautiful uBITX builds, I thought I'd add my junkyard build that I just completed earlier for the other end of the spectrum.? My wife was going to throw the tin away, so I grabbed it.? Some drilling and snips later and it is alive!? I've got the WX audio chip, so I installed a 8ohm + 8ohm speaker and am running it at 12.0v from 13.8v with a step down that is pictured.

Tried some 80m and 40m earlier, but it's pretty horrible tonight.? I could hear a few folks, but no response to CQ so far.



73
Rob
AG5OV
Re: adrino

 

super starter kit r3
How To Do a Search for Specific Message

Guy N7BIR
 

I think I’m getting dumber the older I get but I can’t figure out how to search for specific messages in our Group List. Putting the pound sign in front doesn’t seem to work, and just putting the message number in doesn’t help. Any Search gurus out there?

73, Guy N7BIR?
Re: Soldering gun or iron

 

Anybody remember this from your grandpa's magazine stash ?
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On 17 Mar 2018 11:16 pm, "Ken KM4NFQ" <km4nfq@...> wrote:
On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Fr Richard R via Groups.Io <rickocr2005=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Well....... with all said and done..... this is what I finally decided to purchase for my beginning setup:

a simple set up for this beginner...... trying to keep things inexpensive for the time being.

That looks like a great kit for the price. I spent more than that for just
a Weller SP40NK 40W soldering iron (with 3 tips) from the local Home
Depot. Of course, I already had all the other things on-hand, such as
third-hand, brass tip cleaner, Kester 63/37 rosin core solder, desoldering
wick, soldering iron stand, temperature controller, and so forth.

Recently, I got into SMD soldering, so I added a hot-air gun,
a toaster oven (re-purposed as a reflow oven), and a syringe of solder
paste.

If you are new to soldering electronics, be aware that there are practice
kits available for both through-hole and SMD soldering practice. These
kits come with an etched PCB, as well as all the components. Usually,
they will also be a functional circuit of some sort or another, so you can
test to see if you have done a good soldering job, or not.

Good lighting, a clean work area, and a magnifying glass or loupe to
inspect your work as you build your kit are also must-haves.

Good Luck with your new Soldering Station!
Regards,
Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"

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Re: adrino

 

Which starter kit?

Having recommended this kit, figured I might as well get one.? Arrived today:
? ??? ??

Haven't played with it yet, but have inspected the box contents.
Impressive!? It all looks quite useful.
You'd be hard pressed to buy all the stuff they give you for the same $30.

The next even mildly interested young relative or acquaintance of mine may well get one.
But not this one, I think I'll keep it.

Jerry


On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 04:58 pm, @bobbybailey wrote:
today I got the book and the starter kit, so far I have learned to save, compile and edit the blink sketch.
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

Vince, Mike, Randy and all

Thank you Mikde and Randy.
And congratulations on communicating normally with your computer. Vince

Version 0.27 is a slightly older version, but it is okay.?
I will release new firmware in a few days. Upgrade uBITX Manager with uBITX firmware at that time.
The new firmware adds WSPR functionality and has several bug fixes and improvements.?

Ian KD8CEC



2018-03-18 9:17 GMT+09:00 Vince Loschiavo <vince320@...>:

so..used Xloader...loaded v0.27 all good and CAT Functioning !
Thanks
Vince
n2aie will post pics..been working east coast on 40 SSB..

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Best 73
KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
Re: uBITX Manager

 

Vince

Please check the link below.


uBITX Manager communicates with uBITX which KD8CEC Version's firmware uploaded.
Please turn off uBITX and check the version that appears.

If the link above does not work, please tell us which uBITX firmware version you are using, uBITX Manager version.

Ian KD8uCEC

2018-03-18 4:50 GMT+09:00 Vince Loschiavo <vince320@...>:

Ian,
I am having difficulties trying to get uBITX Mgr v0.2 to read from UBITX.? I've tried the resisitor solution and the capacitor solution with no data showing in Manager.? The display does show db:40000000 and second line the standard LSB and Frequency.
any suggestions (from anyone would be appreciated)
N2AIE
Vince



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KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

so..used Xloader...loaded v0.27 all good and CAT Functioning !
Thanks
Vince
n2aie will post pics..been working east coast on 40 SSB..

?
Re: Anyone with a good working configuration for CW with the KD8CEC software

 

Ian, thank you for the reply. Yes, please send your configuration file.? That would be most helpful.? My email address is: davidaker@....
I'm looking forward seeing your new release when it comes out.
73,
David
K0PD
Re: Anyone with a good working configuration for CW with the KD8CEC software

 

David

1. If the reception frequency of CW is different from the transmission frequency, it can be easily solved by uBITX Manager.
In uBITX Manager, if 'Shift Display Frequenc on CWL and CWU Mode' is checked, uncheck it.
I had this option so nice that it was used automatically.?

2.uBITX_Manger Backup file contains Calibration values,?
Please make your own uBITX configuration information as a backup file first. and upload another user backup file to your uBITX after modifying Calibration and BFO.

I have uBITX configuration backup files for several users. If you want, I will send my configuration file to your personal e-mail.

3.A new version of KD8CEC with WSPR functionality will be released in a day or two. Several bugs have been fixed and some improvements have been made.
?In the new? version, I are considering not to use avove #1 Option ( ?'Shift Display Frequenc on CWL and CWU Mode'??) automatically.
?I will listen to users' opinions and make a decision.


Ian KD8CEC


2018-03-18 3:30 GMT+09:00 <davidaker@...>:

I'm having trouble getting the TX and RX frequencies to match on CW.? If anyone has a good configuration for this, would you please post or send me the uBITX_Mgr .btx file.
Many thanks,
David
K0PD



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Best 73
KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
Re: adrino

 

today I got the book and the starter kit, so far I have learned to save, compile and edit the blink sketch.
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 



Randy
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

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Vince

Sorry you got an Internal Server Error.? These occur periodically when the server runs out of memory (i.e. whe 6000 BITX20 list members go to the website all at the same time!).? They clear within a few seconds to around a minute, and only occur every couple of days.? Sometimes they are the result of Denial of Service attempts.?

Some things to check:

1) Have you checked that you are connecting to your uBITx (e.g. in the Arduino IDE)?
2) Have you selected the Hamlib FT817 as the rig and the correct port?
3) Have you the correct baud rate setting and stop bit?

??? 38400 baud 1 stop bit.

I don't have HRD so can't really comment on "how" you do this! may be helpful

Mike
?


On 18/03/18 11:23 AM, Vince Loschiavo wrote:
that was Dr. Lees v.1.04

Vince


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Mike Woods
mhwoods@...
Re: Modifying Bitx40 BPF band pass filter

 

Final update: I restored the resistor values to their original sate and instead added an amp stage (half of Bitx bidirectional amp) and that gave me a much stronger (+15 dB) and more stable DDS/VFO signal. Instead of adding windings to the toroids in the BPF I increased the the capacitance of the 3 tuned circuits in the BPF to 125 pF (instead of the 100 pF in the original design) and that placed the 7.000 to 7.200 exactly in the peak of the filter. It was a matter of trial and error but got it working.

BPF is perfect now. Thanks all!
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

that was Dr. Lees v.1.04

Vince
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

Ok.
I've checked out your site before...
Just was gun shy to ensure i had the farhan load..
So your steps are fine ..
reloaded Farhan no problem. all good
then did IanLee's version...uploaded fine now to review his site for the menu settings.
Still No CAT control with HRD..;=((

vince
n2aie
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

went directly..
I'll check it out
Thanks
Vince
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

Mike,

Getting this on your link.

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@... and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

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Vince

The KD8CEC Memory Manager requires mods to the stock firmware or installation of Ian's firmware to work.

Check out the guide at:? ? and feed back with any issues, as I want to get this right!

73

Mike


On 18/03/18 9:25 AM, Vince Loschiavo wrote:
I didn't mention, I'm just using the Arduino IDE not the Ian Lee memory manager which i cant seem to get it to read the nano (in windows)
vince


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Mike Woods
mhwoods@...
Re: a Little Gun Shy #ubitx-help #ubitx

 

also current load is v2.0 that came with the rig
vince
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