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Re: Bitx 20 front panel

 

Dick,
This picture with ports labeled might be of use in the future.


Enjoy the rig!
73
Evan
AC9TU

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Re: R1.4.0 Software Release #ubitx #nano #v6 #ubitxv6

 

Hi Lee,

All of the code is on github. https://github.com/reedbn/ubitxv6


Reed
Re: Bitx 20 front panel

Dick Melcher
 

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Thank You so much.??

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Dick

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From: barry halterman
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:57 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Bitx 20 front panel

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Dick on the v6 from left to right is mic, phones, CW key.

Barry

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On Tue, Jul 7, 2020, 8:42 PM Dick Melcher <wa6mdi2@...> wrote:

Hi Evan,

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This is the uBitx version 6 touch screen.

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Thanks

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Dick

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From: Evan Hand
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Bitx 20 front panel

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Dick,
To be clear, do you have a uBITX version 6 with the touch screen or a BITX20 which was a single band 20-meter radio?? It does make a huge differance.? The model should be printed on the mainboard.

IF you have the uBITX version 6, then the firmware files are here:


I do not know the current version for the BITX 20, nor where it is kept.

73
Evan
AC9TU

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Re: Bitx 20 front panel

 

Dick on the v6 from left to right is mic, phones, CW key.
Barry


On Tue, Jul 7, 2020, 8:42 PM Dick Melcher <wa6mdi2@...> wrote:

Hi Evan,

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This is the uBitx version 6 touch screen.

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Thanks

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Dick

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Sent from for Windows 10

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From: Evan Hand
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Bitx 20 front panel

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Dick,
To be clear, do you have a uBITX version 6 with the touch screen or a BITX20 which was a single band 20-meter radio?? It does make a huge differance.? The model should be printed on the mainboard.

IF you have the uBITX version 6, then the firmware files are here:


I do not know the current version for the BITX 20, nor where it is kept.

73
Evan
AC9TU

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Re: Bitx 20 front panel

[email protected]
 

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Hi Evan,

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This is the uBitx version 6 touch screen.

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Thanks

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Dick

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Sent from for Windows 10

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From: Evan Hand
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Bitx 20 front panel

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Dick,
To be clear, do you have a uBITX version 6 with the touch screen or a BITX20 which was a single band 20-meter radio?? It does make a huge differance.? The model should be printed on the mainboard.

IF you have the uBITX version 6, then the firmware files are here:


I do not know the current version for the BITX 20, nor where it is kept.

73
Evan
AC9TU

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Re: Bitx 20 front panel

 

Forgot to answer the fuse question.

For the uBITX series, the 3 amp fuse would be correct.? Since the BITX20 has only a single IFR510 as the PA, I would assume that the current requirements would be less.? Since the fuse is more to protect the wires than the finals (there has been a lot of discussion and varying opinions on that) the 3 amp would work.

73
Evan
AC9TU
Re: Bitx 20 front panel

 

Dick,
To be clear, do you have a uBITX version 6 with the touch screen or a BITX20 which was a single band 20-meter radio?? It does make a huge differance.? The model should be printed on the mainboard.

IF you have the uBITX version 6, then the firmware files are here:


I do not know the current version for the BITX 20, nor where it is kept.

73
Evan
AC9TU
Re: R1.4.0 Software Release #ubitx #nano #v6 #ubitxv6

 

Is there a new version is R1.5.0 and if so where can it be downloaded?

Thank you for all the hard work.
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Lee - N9LO? "I Void Warranties"

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Bitx 20 front panel

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Hi Folks,

Just finished my first attempt at the Bitx 20 today.??? At the risk of appearing stupid, but I need to make sure before I put power to the unit.?? If were looking at the front panel the small jacks from left to right are the mike, key and ear phones?

Do I have that right.??

Also what size fuse is everyone using??? 3 amp enough?

Thanks,

Dick, wa6mdi
Trophy Club TX
Re: Setup menu uBitx V6 codeV6.1

 

Forget the question I asked.... I found it..... what was making it hard was the amount of time I had to hold the encoder in.? I also read (since? this question has been asked several times) to hold the encoder in right after turn on and CW selected... plus I now know it takes several seconds... for the set up menu to come up....?
john kg9dk
Setup menu uBitx V6 codeV6.1

 

OK, now that I got the mic cable fixed, I am on to checking the power out.? I would like to use mic and the CW selection.? Where I am at now is when I push the mic button with CW on I get a dot dot dot .......dot .? I was expecting a continuous tone.? I am wondering if I got the straight key selected.? From the uBitx V6 Operations page it indicates I can select a straight key from the set up menu.? I have not been able to find where I can select a straight key from the display menu assuming that is the setup menu.? ?How do get to that selection???? thanks in advance
john kg9dk
Re: Anyone used the ELEKITSORPARTS digital interface board? Opionons? #ubitx #digital

 

Hi all,

I have the amateuradiokits case which has its own front panel pcb the audio1 header on the v6 connects into this which in turn connects to the external audio amp supplied with the case. In terms of installing the digiboard I assume splicing into the loom from the audio header to the pcb is probably the best option ?
Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

I have had a few work loose and bnc's are the worst because you have to take the enclosure apart to reach inside to hold the backside of the connector to get the cable loose. Fuse holders are the second worst, becuase they're plastic so you can only tighten them so far and when they spin you know your swinging a hot wire around inside the case (generally not a problem but the thought is still there).?

I have stripped a few components, both pots and bnc connectors. Never broken one that I can think of. Not by overtightening at least, but with some of the cheap stuff showing up on the market it is easy to see it happening. I've had some old stuff crumble but I think that was the pot metal deteriorating.?

Tom?
w9kkq
Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

I do use lock washers on controls/connectors, like the amatuer radio kits enclosure has all round holes so there is no choice. No big deal, I don't fret about it.

It's just that Marshall had such an elegant solution to the problem, it is almost a shame not to use it. It looks good whether the plate is inside the enclosure or outside the enclosure, although I usually like it best inside the enclosure.?
Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

Hi Allison,

I have seen a couple of them in soft aluminum that were mounted in a round hole. I don't who installed them but they worked loose withe repeated plug/unplug cycles. They would turn in the hole and then twisted the wires off inside the radios. I don't recall if there were star washers or lock washers used. Probably not. Aluminum comes in grades and the softer aluminum is not very sturdy for radios that are used in mobile or portable operation.

73,

Bill KU8H

bark less - wag more

On 7/7/20 7:38 AM, ajparent1/kb1gmx wrote:
I do not bother.
I drill a .375" hole and use the locking hardware provided.? Never seen
one fall or jump out of the hole.
Allison
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Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

Hi,

I have been disappointed when a couple of *cheap*, cheap, cheep imported, die-cast, through-hole BNC connectors broke with even modest tightening. Never mind about any kind of "super" tightening. Those broke off. Another one stripped the threads and could not be tightened. All of them went to scrap, some still in their packages. Be careful with those 300 foot-pound torque wrenches and beaker bars! Even the higher quality parts are small.

73,

Bill KU8H

bark less - wag more

On 7/6/20 11:30 PM, Bob Lunsford via groups.io wrote:
Tom, when I worked for the government, we had the D-shaped punches but I never wondered at what price they came to us. $200 I can believe, all things considered. Even $100 is a bone-cruncher for me for something I may use a half-dozen times.
I'll use the star lock washer and use a flat washer under the nut. I will then crank down on the nut and assume the connector will never have to come off. If anyone did this followed by a drop of super glue AFTER super tightening, I'd have to go looking for doubts that it's not coming off. For me, the simplest way to go that works has the most merit.
Bob ¡ª KK5R
Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

I do not bother.

I drill a .375" hole and use the locking hardware provided.? Never seen
one fall or jump out of the hole.

Allison
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No direct email, it goes to bit bucket due address harvesting in groups.IO
Re: plugging mic in causes the ubitx V6 to go into transmit mode

 

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Good work?
This is part of being a ham.?



On Jul 7, 2020, at 00:36, John KG9DK <jab3739@...> wrote:

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Greetings all,? I think I found the problem with the mic.? I took it apart and found at the plug end, where clamp was cutting into the PTT wire.? I am going to repair it tomorrow? by cutting the mic cable off and re solder it and re clamp the mic cable.? I will let you know how it goes may be able to post some photos.? Thanks for all the comments.
john kg9dk
Re: plugging mic in causes the ubitx V6 to go into transmit mode

 

Greetings all,? I think I found the problem with the mic.? I took it apart and found at the plug end, where clamp was cutting into the PTT wire.? I am going to repair it tomorrow? by cutting the mic cable off and re solder it and re clamp the mic cable.? I will let you know how it goes may be able to post some photos.? Thanks for all the comments.
john kg9dk
Re: D hole plate to fit SO-239 bulkhead hole - SO-239 to BNC conversion

 

Tom, when I worked for the government, we had the D-shaped punches but I never wondered at what price they came to us. $200 I can believe, all things considered. Even $100 is a bone-cruncher for me for something I may use a half-dozen times.

I'll use the star lock washer and use a flat washer under the nut. I will then crank down on the nut and assume the connector will never have to come off. If anyone did this followed by a drop of super glue AFTER super tightening, I'd have to go looking for doubts that it's not coming off. For me, the simplest way to go that works has the most merit.

Bob ¡ª KK5R

On Monday, July 6, 2020, 10:55:15 PM EDT, flatpickn via groups.io <flatpickn@...> wrote:


Patrick,?

The base on that one is too small. The SO-239 has a plate that is one inch square with the small holes about 3/4" apart.The base on the bnc you show is only about 3/4" square.?

Gary,

That's a good answer. At $6 a pop, ouch. But it's workable. Marshal sold 2 plates and 2 bnc connectors for $7.50. Still not cheap but better than $12 a pair. If I am not wanting to spend time out in the shop (no heat or air) purchasing them as a unit would be the way to go.

I bought a piece of 1" x 1/8" flat bar today. I can cut it up repeatably on the bandsaw. Then build a jig with two fences and a clamp to safely drill the holes on the drill press. Although, filing the D just takes forever. 1/8 aluminum won't be as bad as steel though. I only need three right now but I'll probably make 5.

Thanks to W9THC, he lead me down some search paths where I figured out that a blank Neutric panel might fit. And you can buy them with the d hole already in them. Although, all that I have found on the net so far are made of plastic, but I'll keep looking.

Bob, those knock out punches are nice, but they're too big for what we're talking about. I have a similiar set of Greenlees that I picked up used here and there. The D for a bnc is about 3/8" and 1/4" would be about right if your going to file the D. I did look for D panel punches, they run over $200 new. That means they'll be $100 or better on the used market.

Thanks

Tom?
w9kkq

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