Yes I heard it and there was a yellow band!
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Can hear it transmit? Can you see the modulation ? The modulation will be a steady band of yellow for the ft8. Finally, switch off sbitx app and open the chrome and play some YouTube. Can you hear the audio? - f
On Sun, Aug 7, 2022, 6:02 AM W6LKB < lbon@...> wrote: And I just figured out that double clicking on a FT8 line doesn't trigger a response. I need to hit the enter key. Now it is transmitting.
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And I just figured out that double clicking on a FT8 line doesn't trigger a response. I need to hit the enter key. Now it is transmitting.
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Here is my current display.
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Thank you Ashhar. Followed your instructions. No change in behavior. Rebooted. No change.
Unlike the pictures in the manual, I don't seem to have a waterfall display.
Also in FT8 when I try to respond to a CQ, my system never goes into xmit.
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Re: #sbitx audio control on tap
#sBitx
Lou, I added the ft8 file. It is called modem_ft8.c now. I think the way it should work is that if user_settings.ini doesn't exist, it should load default_settings.ini and write it back as user_settings.ini. Is that correct?
Ashhar - also seems that sbitx_ft8.c is missing.? Can not do a build/
On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 2:51 AM Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...> wrote: I have enabled the feature to shift focus to volume control when the function knob is tapped. This is handy now. Do a git pull to get this feature. - f
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Goody, It looks like there are a lot of space characters being generated by the attached keyboard. Can you remove the keyboard and check? You might want to delete user_settings.ini, git pull again to get a fresh user_settings.ini. just before you do that, email me your user_settings.ini file. I am implementing a telnet server to accept all the commands and return the output text seen on the console window. Coming soon...
The minimize button should ideally show the rpi icon, to "return to raspberry pi". Let me figure it out. I will check about the cwdelay at my end and report?back. Do send me your user_settings.ini. check if the file permissions are normal (read/write enabled for user pi).? - f
Greetings,
A few initial observations:
1) Several times I¡¯ve gotten the rig into a weird state where CW sending from the keyboard just cycles in and out of transmit and receive, and the only way to get out of the cycling is exiting the app.? Attempts to transmit with the key put the rig in TX, but no RF out.? I¡¯ve haven¡¯t attempted QSOs yet, I just have a 40 meter antenna connected? with the power down to 1 watt.? Once the rig gets into this weird state, the only way I can get it out of it is sometimes by switching bands, but usually I have to do a full OS shutdown and power reset.? I¡¯m still gathering data points.
2) I noticed my sbitx doesn¡¯t write to the data/user_settings.ini file.? No big deal right now, I edit it with vi.
3) I was seeing a lot of errors with a Dell keyboard connected up.? Often the rig would display a send a U instead of a V.? I connected up an Apple keyboard and I¡¯m not noticing the errors.
4) CW T/R time is quite long.? I see a cw_delay=1000 setting.? I attempted to change this to 500, but the problem above (#1) is getting in the way of me testing this.
5) The OFF button might better be labeled EXIT, and CLOSE is more like a ¡°minimize¡± button (perhaps a down arrow, like what is used in the Pi GUI would be more appropriate?? (Perhaps have it that button label can be customized in user_settings.ini?)
6) I¡¯m definitely getting the Wi-Fi noise into the audio.? I¡¯ve turned off Wi-Fi and I¡¯m using wired Ethernet for now, with no noise issues.
7) Any way to send sbitx \ commands to the app via the operating system (i.e. command line)?
8) It appears \ commands are case sensitive.? Perhaps accepting CAPS for commands might avoid user issues?
9) Any chance for a wide AM detector?? Maybe this is some code I could develop once I get my bearings¡.
Overall, I¡¯m really excited about this rig.? Lots of potential.
73
Goody
K3NG
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I have played with various settings for hours (AGC, IF and AUDIO) To further confuse me I am receiving FT8 now (see attached) even though I hear nothing with CW and SSB across the band.
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First, It looks to be purely a software issue. The system is bidirectional and if it transmits, the signal paths are clear both ways. Second, Some have reported being stuck with a badly configured user_settings.ini file. This is in /home/pi/sbitx/data. To reset it, ?1. Hit OFF on sbitx application to stop it from running. 2. Delete the user_settings.ini file. 3. Open the terminal, type "cd sbitx" to change to sbitx directory. 4. Type "git pull" to get a newly minted user_settings file back into the system. - f
Had the same problem I found if I just moved the tuning knob a little it was back to working might try that.
Ken
KX9U?
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Re: Haako 20% off, Tuesday, August 9
You might consider a?Velleman VTDESOL3U Vacuum Desoldering Pump with Heater 30W. Amazon Prime has one for less than $16. The inner diameter of the tip is specified to be 1.8 mm. The outer diameter of the tip looks to be about 3 mm. In essence, it is what I used to call a solder sucker, but it has a heated tip.?
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Stephen, KO4CVU
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Had the same problem I found if I just moved the tuning knob a little it was back to working might try that.
Ken
KX9U?
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When something like that happened to me it was the IF gain was reduced. Try increasing IF as well as audio. The IF should be set so the band scope noise is just starting to show.?
The are a lot of hints in the manual ?
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Got my DHL box yesterday and connected up my Pi4 and screen, connected an antenna and 12v and the unit was working. I could hear CW and SSB. Figured I'd do the setup today.
So today I go through the operating manual enter call sign, grid and UTC. Then I start learning the controls and notice that I am no longer receiving any signals. No CW, SSB or FT8. Move the antenna to another rig and there are signal everywhere. Reboot the system. Same result.
Not sure what to do. I was thinking of doing a git pull upgrade to newest version but wasn't sure if that would just introduce more variables.
BTW, I plugged in a key, switched to CW mode and the unit transmits fine.
Any suggestions would be welcome!
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Re: Haako 20% off, Tuesday, August 9
Haako Desoldering station are more expensive than I can handle right now.? Anyone know of a great rework station under $300?
73,? Joe W2JEJ
For those who are fans of Hakko products, or want to check them out for the first time, Hakko is having a one day 20% off anniversary sale on August 9th, 2022.
Use coupon code HAKKO20, at . Sale starts at 12:01 AM PDT and runs 24 hours. Unfortunately, it does appear hakko usa only ships from their website to US and Canada, does not appear they do any international sales or shipping, so I apologize for this message applying to just a subset of group members.
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Greetings,
A few initial observations:
1) Several times I¡¯ve gotten the rig into a weird state where CW sending from the keyboard just cycles in and out of transmit and receive, and the only way to get out of the cycling is exiting the app. Attempts to transmit with the key put the rig in TX, but no RF out. I¡¯ve haven¡¯t attempted QSOs yet, I just have a 40 meter antenna connected with the power down to 1 watt. Once the rig gets into this weird state, the only way I can get it out of it is sometimes by switching bands, but usually I have to do a full OS shutdown and power reset. I¡¯m still gathering data points.
2) I noticed my sbitx doesn¡¯t write to the data/user_settings.ini file. No big deal right now, I edit it with vi.
3) I was seeing a lot of errors with a Dell keyboard connected up. Often the rig would display a send a U instead of a V. I connected up an Apple keyboard and I¡¯m not noticing the errors.
4) CW T/R time is quite long. I see a cw_delay=1000 setting. I attempted to change this to 500, but the problem above (#1) is getting in the way of me testing this.
5) The OFF button might better be labeled EXIT, and CLOSE is more like a ¡°minimize¡± button (perhaps a down arrow, like what is used in the Pi GUI would be more appropriate? (Perhaps have it that button label can be customized in user_settings.ini?)
6) I¡¯m definitely getting the Wi-Fi noise into the audio. I¡¯ve turned off Wi-Fi and I¡¯m using wired Ethernet for now, with no noise issues.
7) Any way to send sbitx \ commands to the app via the operating system (i.e. command line)?
8) It appears \ commands are case sensitive. Perhaps accepting CAPS for commands might avoid user issues?
9) Any chance for a wide AM detector? Maybe this is some code I could develop once I get my bearings¡.
Overall, I¡¯m really excited about this rig. Lots of potential.
73
Goody
K3NG
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Re: Postman came with a box from hfsignals
Mine (#45) arrived yesterday and the display today. I already had a spare Pi 4 4GB. Some observations:
The DSI connector on the display is a PITA.
With the DRIVE_BIAS POT all the way counterclockwise the current increase was .210 mA
The first 3/4 turn of the PA_BIAS had no effect and the adjustment to hit 200 mA was very sensitive in the remaining space.
Using my old uBitx mic I can get a RF power out out on SSB and see current? draw increase.
For CW I can hear a side tone and see a signal in the spectrum, but there is 0 power out and no increase power draw over no input SSB case.
What have others seen?
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??? Bob? KD8CGH
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We had this same discussion when the uBitx came out,
some thought the uBitx should have its own group because they didn't want
to be bothered with all that newfangled uBitx stuff when reading up about their Bitx40
The sBitx is new with issues to resolve, things will slowly settle out.
Use hashtags if you can figure them out.
As Farhan suggests, without a kit the Daylight Radio will not be built by thousands of hams
and there won't be much traffic here for it.
Jerry, KE7ER
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On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 12:49 PM, Ashhar Farhan wrote:
The link to the pdf of the circuit diagram is just below the? circuit diagram on the writeup.
Having multiples groups will become unmanageable for me. I don't expect much traffic for Daylight radio as it is not offered as a kit. I hope people take the plunge to build it.
- f
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The link to the pdf of the circuit diagram is just below the? circuit diagram on the writeup. Having multiples groups will become unmanageable for me. I don't expect much traffic for Daylight radio as it is not offered as a kit. I hope people take the plunge to build it. - f
On Sun, Aug 7, 2022, 12:16 AM David R. Hassall WA5DJJ < dhassall@...> wrote: Dear group,
Is there NOW one presently or is there? going to be a separate
page for the DAYLIGHT RADIO?
Also is the a better high definition schematic of the DAYLIGHT RADIO
somewhere?
Also desire .STL? files to print the toroid coil forms and the PTO
fixture on my printer.
Any help finding these items and answers to my Questions greatly
appreciated.
Take care and have fun.
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73 Dave WA5DJJ
SUPER GRABBER
WEBSITE:
EMAIL: dhassall@...
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Re: Postman came with a box from hfsignals
sBitX #39 arrived here in PA / K3 land yesterday (Friday).? DHL originally estimated Tuesday next week for delivery.
#39 is powered up and just got a fresh git pull and build.? I also got the user_settings.ini error, scratched my head, relocated the file, and did the git pull successfully.? Then I saw the email thread about it :-D
I guess this shouldn't come as a surprise, but I was pleased to see I could do the usual Linux CTRL-ALT-F1, F2, etc. to get to other ttys.
This is a cool little radio.? I am looking forward to diving into the code and making contributions.
73
Goody
K3NG
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Dear group,
Is there NOW one presently or is there? going to be a separate groups.io page for the DAYLIGHT RADIO?
Also is the a better high definition schematic of the DAYLIGHT RADIO somewhere?
Also desire .STL? files to print the toroid coil forms and the PTO fixture on my printer.
Any help finding these items and answers to my Questions greatly appreciated.
Take care and have fun.
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73 Dave WA5DJJ
SUPER GRABBER
WEBSITE:
EMAIL: dhassall@...
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JE Jesson
Bob Benedict, KD8CGH