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Re: Templates for China EF01 Electronic Plastic Shell Project Case for a BITX40

 

Vic,
Many Thanks.
Downloaded the software and your attached files, easy to understand and I now have printed templates that I can us and modify s needed.
Case is due on Monday.
Again many Thanks.
Best Regards
Steve
AB2ET/4


Re: Templates for China EF01 Electronic Plastic Shell Project Case for a BITX40

 

Sarma,
I guess you are 100% correct, my BIX40 has had a wonderful working life attached to the cookie tin chassis for the last 3+ years.
Well I ordered the $10 EF01 case and it will be a nice display at our ham expositions with the cookie tin BIx40? next to the case.
So far it was a fantastic $50 investment for a 40 meter SSB/CW? rig and the additional $10 will not effect the overall experience .?
Since the Bix40 is out of production I wish good luck to the vendor that are trying to sell additions for it.
Best Regards.
Steve
AB2ET/4


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Anthony VU3JVX

It might be more productive if you were to post the schematic and pictures of your scratch-built
V5 uBITX.That way the whole group can become involved in helping troubleshoot this custom-built
design.? If Farhan were to devote all his time to troubleshooting non-HFSignals builds he probably
would not have time for designing and building new and improved versions of the standard
HFSignal products.?

Arv? K7HKL
_._


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM Anthony Gomes <vu3jvx@...> wrote:
Farhan ji, Will it be true for V3 R253 also or will it be just true for V5 R253 with LM386 ?? I am asking this question because with my scratch build I have taken the V5 schematic but audio system I kept TA2822 circuit. However, I am not able to try CW because I had to make the audio section offline during transmit to avoid the audio feedback problem during transmit, it is getting into the audio section via Q6 emitter (as mentioned on my previous post). Which I am still trying to resolve any suggestion will be very helpful.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Anthony

This group, and gmail, does not automatically show the whole topic chain for every
response.? If you click on "View Reply on-line" at the bottom of messages you will
be able to then click on "see the entire discussion chain" for that topic or thread.?
This minimizes the amount of network bandwidth that is used for each response.?

Some of the discussion topics go on for weeks or months and involve hundreds of
responses.? Minimizing what is sent to just individual responses also decreases
confusion that might occur if the whole chain were exposed for responses to really
old posts.

Arv? K7HKL
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On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 12:30 PM Anthony Gomes <vu3jvx@...> wrote:
Hmm... Interestingly I am not able to see the complete discussion chain in my mail inbox. However, I am able to see all the discussion post if I login to the forum and check. Not sure if it's just my mailbox or other;s have notice this. Looks like trying to ask question via mail inbox is not a good idea.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Hmm... Interestingly I am not able to see the complete discussion chain in my mail inbox. However, I am able to see all the discussion post if I login to the forum and check. Not sure if it's just my mailbox or other;s have notice this. Looks like trying to ask question via mail inbox is not a good idea.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Thanks Jerry for referring to the correct post. I thought we are discussing this for the first time. Any recommended solution about the audio feedback leak. I know these are not related and I have searched the forum and did try all the recommended solution provided. e.g changing the value of R63, R64 but it has not helped. Hence I have connected the Audio system 12V supply with RX power rail. I have also tried all the 3 audio circuit (TA2822, transistor only build & LM386) same result. So I feel it has to be fixed at the mic input section. Let me know if I have missed out something.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

In post? ?/g/BITX20/message/73383
Farhan states that this can also be a problem with the v3 TDA2822.

Paul suggests replacing R253 with the series combination of a 0.1uF cap and the original R253.
Sounds like a good idea to me.? ??/g/BITX20/message/73405

Jerry, KE7ER


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 09:50 AM, Anthony Gomes wrote:
Farhan ji, Will it be true for V3 R253 also or will it be just true for V5 R253 with LM386 ?? I am asking this question because with my scratch build I have taken the V5 schematic but audio system I kept TA2822 circuit. However, I am not able to try CW because I had to make the audio section offline during transmit to avoid the audio feedback problem during transmit, it is getting into the audio section via Q6 emitter (as mentioned on my previous post). Which I am still trying to resolve any suggestion will be very helpful.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: ubitx v6, refactored code

 

Bob,
You need a bracket. Check out the latest code. That will fix?the problem.
- f

On Wed 18 Dec, 2019, 11:42 PM GM4CID, <gm4cid@...> wrote:
Findings after a very quick test :-

After a little mod to the Setup routine around line 812 the code compiles -

? ? setupBFO();
//? } comment out GM4CID
? guiUpdate();

Now finding -
Encoder operation strange
PTT ground on A3 does not hive a low on D7
CAT does not want to connect

Forgive me if this is finger trouble on my behalf.

73, Bob GM4CID


Re: Fw: [JackAl] uBitx v6 compatibility?

 

Jack,

I have a V6 w/cabinet on order.? Supposedly it will be here the first couple of weeks in January.

I've never tried your JackAl before, so if you want a neophyte to give a review from that viewpoint, I could be your guy.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [BITX20] Fw: [JackAl] uBitx v6 compatibility?
From: "Jack, W8TEE via " <jjpurdum@...>
Date: Tue, December 17, 2019 4:28 pm
To: BITX20 <[email protected]>

George:

We don't have a V6 yet, but since we replace the entire radino board anyway, I would think it should.? Let's put it this way, I will give someone a JackAl board if they agree to test it on a V6 board and write up a timely short report on it for distribution here. If you want to test it, please tell me the kind of building/test equipment you have. (Al and I are starting the PCB's for the projects in the book and it's going to keep us busy for a while.)

Jack, W8TEE

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 4:17:30 PM EST, n2apb <n2apb@...> wrote:


Is JackAl compatible with the new v6 uBitx board?

73, George N2APB

--
Jack, W8TEE


Re: ubitx v6, refactored code

GM4CID
 

Findings after a very quick test :-

After a little mod to the Setup routine around line 812 the code compiles -

? ? setupBFO();
//? } comment out GM4CID
? guiUpdate();

Now finding -
Encoder operation strange
PTT ground on A3 does not hive a low on D7
CAT does not want to connect

Forgive me if this is finger trouble on my behalf.

73, Bob GM4CID


Re: ubitx v6, refactored code

 

The way ubitx software development and bug fix is happening, I feel we are like "Wireshark software" of ham radio :)

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Farhan ji, Will it be true for V3 R253 also or will it be just true for V5 R253 with LM386 ?? I am asking this question because with my scratch build I have taken the V5 schematic but audio system I kept TA2822 circuit. However, I am not able to try CW because I had to make the audio section offline during transmit to avoid the audio feedback problem during transmit, it is getting into the audio section via Q6 emitter (as mentioned on my previous post). Which I am still trying to resolve any suggestion will be very helpful.

73
Anthony
VU3JVX


Re: FS: Unbuilt uBitx still available

 

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Jim,
As stated in my email, it shipped feb 2019, and an examination of the PCB indicates it is a Ver. 5 uBitx.



Let me know if you are interested in it.

Thanks,

Ken, N2VIP

On Dec 18, 2019, at 09:48, Jim WB2LHP in MI <jmarco1955@...> wrote:

?
Ken...What version is the uBitx?

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 10:41 AM Ken Hansen <ken@...> wrote:
Update, the Bitx40 is on its way to it's new home, the uBitx is still available at $100 shipped, ConUS.

Feel free to email me directly with any questions,

Ken, N2VIP
ken@...

> On Dec 15, 2019, at 18:40, Ken Hansen <ken@...> wrote:
>
> ?*** Note, resend or previous email with new lower prices ***
>
> Hello all,
>
> I've got two unbuilt/unattempted kits for sale. Both kits are as packed by HFSIGNALS.
>
> First up, an unbuilt Bitx40 from Dec. 2016, 2x speakers and an undrilled case from Amazon (blue & white) sold as kit, looking for $50 shipped ConUS. (Pictures of case available, contact me directly if interested.)
>
> Second, I have an unbuilt uBitx from Feb. 2019, asking $100 shipped ConUS.
>
> Both kits have original invoice from HFSIGNALS.
>
> PayPal accepted, email me direct with any questions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken Hansen, N2VIP
> ken@...
>
>
>





Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Great, thanks.

Joel
N6ALT


Re: ubitx v6, refactored code

GM4CID
 

Hi Farhan,

With your original code installed in my lash up test bed, and A6 connected to VCC through 4k7?the encoder and ptt inputs didn't work.
CAT did change the frequency and set the unit to TX perfectly.
I had thought perhaps it was due to finger trouble.
Look forward trying the new code in my test bed and await delivery of the specified TFT to explore further.

Thank you for all your excellent work on this new version.

73, Bob GM4CID


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Yes, updated in v6


On Wed 18 Dec, 2019, 9:47 PM Joel Caulkins/N6ALT, <caulktel@...> wrote:
Hi Ashhar,

Has this mod already done on the new V6 transceiver boards?

Joel
N6ALT


Re: A minor bug in the ubitx circuit

 

Hi Ashhar,

Has this mod already done on the new V6 transceiver boards?

Joel
N6ALT


Re: ubitx v6, refactored code

 

Rick,
The radios come factory aligned. I am prepping something that will make bfo setting easier.
The v6 code does need a bitmapped display to show the buttons. So back porting it to a 16x2 display maybe difficult.
All the display specific routines just in the nanogui.cpp


On Wed 18 Dec, 2019, 7:57 PM Rick Green, <rtg@...> wrote:
On Wed, 18 Dec 2019, Ashhar Farhan wrote:

> Jack and others,
> I have uploaded the refactored code to??.
> I will document this further in the next few days.?
>
? ?When you did the refactoring, did you incorporate the suggestion someone made
last week to create IFDEF conditionals so that the new code can support older
versions of the hardware?
? ?I have a v5 board with the standard 2-line display. Transmit seems to work
fine, as I was able to check it with a friend's spectrum analyzer, but receive
does not work at all. My friend suggested that it is so far out of calibration
that the signals are outside the filter passband.? Since I can't 'tune in to a
strong signal', I'm stalled at the first step in the calibration/alignment
procedure.? I'm wondering if the 'new improved' calibration procedure in the V6
firmware might include a workaround for this stumbling block?

I don't have access to a good signal generator, but I do have a working
frequency counter.? Is there a test point that you can point out to me where I
can sample the master (or derived) clock signals.? I could play with the
calibration values until the clock freq corresponds to the display freq.

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Re: TIA amps modification

 

Once AGC introduced, the noise levels might raise. At least I fear so.?

Sarma vu3zmv?

On Wed, 18 Dec 2019, 7:02 pm George via Groups.Io, <rx3arg=[email protected]> wrote:
I' ve find it very interesting to use in the first stage of TIA - BF998 transistor. Detecting IF or audio can give AGC to the first and second amps. Changing control from 0 to 5.5 V on Grid 2
one can get 36 dB gain chainging of TIA and have at 5.5 V + 6 dB over the original amp.


Re: FS: Unbuilt uBitx still available

 

Ken...What version is the uBitx?

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 10:41 AM Ken Hansen <ken@...> wrote:
Update, the Bitx40 is on its way to it's new home, the uBitx is still available at $100 shipped, ConUS.

Feel free to email me directly with any questions,

Ken, N2VIP
ken@...

> On Dec 15, 2019, at 18:40, Ken Hansen <ken@...> wrote:
>
> ?*** Note, resend or previous email with new lower prices ***
>
> Hello all,
>
> I've got two unbuilt/unattempted kits for sale. Both kits are as packed by HFSIGNALS.
>
> First up, an unbuilt Bitx40 from Dec. 2016, 2x speakers and an undrilled case from Amazon (blue & white) sold as kit, looking for $50 shipped ConUS. (Pictures of case available, contact me directly if interested.)
>
> Second, I have an unbuilt uBitx from Feb. 2019, asking $100 shipped ConUS.
>
> Both kits have original invoice from HFSIGNALS.
>
> PayPal accepted, email me direct with any questions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken Hansen, N2VIP
> ken@...
>
>
>