Bob,
since you have sbitx v2, the app needs hw_settings.ini and user_settings.ini files to work well.
hw_settings.ini contains the parameters established by the manufacturer, which are necessary for the proper operation of the device.
The user_settings.ini file contains the data set by the user.
I'll go further: with the default prefix, if it gets damaged and you can't restore these ini files, you have to use these default files if absolutely necessary. They contain an approximate setting, because without them the application does not work well.
You should always have a backup of these files when you upgrade the application and make a QSO, then these backups help to ensure correct operation.
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Gyula HA3HZ
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I wrap the fet around the power plug. I include a led toshow there is power but reversed
On Mon, Sep 16, 2024, 7:30?AM Jeff Duce via <jefe_de_estado= [email protected]> wrote:
Thanks Mike, that's very similar to what I've got drawn up.? I have an idea for how to add it to the radio, gimme a bit more time and I'll post on the discord and here to see if anyone is interested.
Jeff, have you seen Gordon Gibby's notes on a project he did with reverse polarity protection??
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Mike KB2ML
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ps: There is no "32 bit" project. Farhan's software was always C multi-platform code. I used 64-bit arch since the big sbitx dev edition.
- Rafael
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On 9/13/24 6:18 PM, Jon / W2JON wrote: I believe Farhan has also included this in the farhandev branch of the 32bit project.
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What is the relationship between default_hw_settings.ini, default _settings, hw_settings.ini and he_settings_v3.ini?? I have V2 sBitx running JJs v3.025.
Trying to figure it out.? My power out varies greatly and I'm trying to understand how it all comes together.
Thank you!
73,
Bob Brown?
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Thanks Mike, that's very similar to what I've got drawn up.? I have an idea for how to add it to the radio, gimme a bit more time and I'll post on the discord and here to see if anyone is interested.
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Jeff, have you seen Gordon Gibby's notes on a project he did with reverse polarity protection??
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Jeff, have you seen Gordon Gibby's notes on a project he did with reverse polarity protection?
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Mike KB2ML
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Morning all,
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So I have 2 virtual machines withthe code for 2m and 6m.
As my code is opensource and for hams to use I would like feedback .?
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I tried to keep the code small and clean. as the first version of this is going to be for pota/sota guys so they can had 2m/6m ssb/cw/dig on mtn tops.
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, I am posting the 2m. since the 6m is a clone but with 6m freq, we used the only oled that was working in the virt but its not the final display. we have a 128X64 but its 2.2 inch coming.?
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next is the boards like they guy doing the 6m . I hope he might use the code I have it is si5351 based. if not we will make a full on 6m ver.
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so please take time and review..
Thanks?
Rich(N4CNR)
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Has anybody tried the "ideal diodes" Andreas is describing here: ?
So far I am relying on my Anderson power poles being soldered correctly. :-)
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vy de Hermann AJ4ZS
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I didn't build the ATU inside the sBitx.? A degree of separation is a good thing diagnostically.? I put a 10" monitor on, the battery use is worth it to my 70 y/o eyes.
I'm enjoying this very much.
Thank you JJ for the work you do to the interface.?
Thank you Farhan for all your designs and innovations.?
This is a really fun aspect of amateur radio.
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Great Concept:
this should allow more people to concentrate on bite size portion to concentrate their talents as well as for users to learn how best to exploit the various features hidden within the SBitX software.
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I've been playing around with a PCB design that uses a mosfet for reverse polarity protection.? Diodes burn a decent amount of power, this mosfet is significantly less.? It also has over volt protection, and esd/transient protection, and fused.?
I need to stare at the inside of the box to see if there's a way to work it into the box, but I think that's going to be a bit more involved than just making it a dongle/pig tail design.
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PS another diode the other way round feeding a small buzzer
gives an audible alarm if the power is upside down :-) !!!!!
On Sun, Sep 15, 2024 at 02:58 PM, Gareth Evans wrote:
> Another approach which I have not seen proposed is to
> switch the power to the radio with a relay with
> contacts of suitable current handling.
>
> The relay coil is fed by a diode so only comes in
> when the power is of the correct polarity.
>
> The advantage coming through the relay contacts
> is that there is no voltage drop save for the
> miniscule resistance of the relay contacts.
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 09:34 PM, Dean Souleles wrote:
> > Reverse diode and a fuse is all I use on any of my projects. Total cost
> about
> > $0.50. Voltage drop equal zero.
> >
>
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This code will also work on the raspi pico, went to a fast mcu for better perfomance,
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the virtual machine ie there for develoment.
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so I have 2m and 6m code emulations , I have to add in memory storage , but I figure I would share what I have done. its more basic as mine will be for sota/pota and I dont seen the need for alot.?
https://wokwi.com/projects/409109084148115457
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Richard,
I just found time to put the circuits together. I am more like a magazine editor than a writer. Plus, my business experience has allowed us to assemble a very low cost radio manufacturing unit. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
My rant was out of curiosity alone. I am not sure I would want to run a large business. Been there, done that. It is uninteresting and very taxing, at least for me.
...which is why I am still a member of this group, and have collected a number of agc kits, one of which will be installed in the v5. I think I may have bought a nextion display too. Just sayin', in a perfect world, we all would have the time and energy to tinker with an sbitx. And I repeat, you are one of my heroes.--Rich. Richard, The comparable radio with the Xeigu is the ubitx. It is completely usable out of the box. We do, offer replacements or refunds for non-working radios. I still think this is a matter of perception.? 73, f?
Farhan, you must realize, the Elecraft and Xiegu radios are complete and ready for shipment right away, with warrantees. Its a fastpaced world, many hams have their noses to the grindstone from waking up till bedtime just to keep the lights on (and the tube filaments hot!). I am one of those hams. I was lucky enough to get my job back after covid, now I'm working 2-1/2 jobs just to catch up. I do have your excellent ubitx v5, also a v3, plus Sunil's enclosures, all still in their shipping boxes; someday when I can afford to shut off the fire hose a little, I can build them. I bought a Xiegu x6100 to have an actual radio that I can use, now.? As for the sbitx...interesting radio, may not be practical for me in my present situation. This is the reality... Regardless, thank you for all your wonderful creations! -- Rich It is an odd thing though, the Elecraft KH1 is a CW only radio, selling for 600 USD. Not really, if you add all the essentials, it stacks upto 1000 USD. Yet, they sell about 3000 radios per month. Radioddity sells the Xeigus in even higher numbers.
On the other hand, QRP Labs or HF signals builds open, hackable radios at about 1/5th the price. Yet, they are an acquired taste, to put it mildly.
Some may say that those are complete radios, and these are kits or thst they are not fully functional.
Neither is true, the QMX fully assembled retaila for 220 USD, with the kitchen sink.
The basic function of an sbitx (ssb/cw) is far more stable and superior to the G90. Sure, maybe the FT8 logging doesnt work as expectdd, but the G90 doesnt have it at all!
I guess, this is the nature of open radios and will remain so. Pretty much like Linux.
- f
I think the crowdfund could be the best way to check demand (for the assembled units).
Set up a goal of 20,000$ (200$? * 100) and see what happens.?
If the goal is not reached the money gets back, no harm to anyone.
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...which is why I am still a member of this group, and have collected a number of agc kits, one of which will be installed in the v5. I think I may have bought a nextion display too. Just sayin', in a perfect world, we all would have the time and energy to tinker with an sbitx. And I repeat, you are one of my heroes.--Rich.
------ Original message------ From: Ashhar Farhan via Date: Sun, Sep 15, 2024 9:30 AM Cc: Ashhar Farhan via ; Subject:Re: [BITX20] Production zBitx #zbitx
Richard, The comparable radio with the Xeigu is the ubitx. It is completely usable out of the box. We do, offer replacements or refunds for non-working radios. I still think this is a matter of perception.? 73, f?
Farhan, you must realize, the Elecraft and Xiegu radios are complete and ready for shipment right away, with warrantees. Its a fastpaced world, many hams have their noses to the grindstone from waking up till bedtime just to keep the lights on (and the tube filaments hot!). I am one of those hams. I was lucky enough to get my job back after covid, now I'm working 2-1/2 jobs just to catch up. I do have your excellent ubitx v5, also a v3, plus Sunil's enclosures, all still in their shipping boxes; someday when I can afford to shut off the fire hose a little, I can build them. I bought a Xiegu x6100 to have an actual radio that I can use, now.? As for the sbitx...interesting radio, may not be practical for me in my present situation. This is the reality... Regardless, thank you for all your wonderful creations! -- Rich It is an odd thing though, the Elecraft KH1 is a CW only radio, selling for 600 USD. Not really, if you add all the essentials, it stacks upto 1000 USD. Yet, they sell about 3000 radios per month. Radioddity sells the Xeigus in even higher numbers.
On the other hand, QRP Labs or HF signals builds open, hackable radios at about 1/5th the price. Yet, they are an acquired taste, to put it mildly.
Some may say that those are complete radios, and these are kits or thst they are not fully functional.
Neither is true, the QMX fully assembled retaila for 220 USD, with the kitchen sink.
The basic function of an sbitx (ssb/cw) is far more stable and superior to the G90. Sure, maybe the FT8 logging doesnt work as expectdd, but the G90 doesnt have it at all!
I guess, this is the nature of open radios and will remain so. Pretty much like Linux.
- f
I think the crowdfund could be the best way to check demand (for the assembled units).
Set up a goal of 20,000$ (200$? * 100) and see what happens.?
If the goal is not reached the money gets back, no harm to anyone.
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PS another diode the other way round feeding a small buzzer
gives an audible alarm if the power is upside down :-) !!!!!
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Sun, Sep 15, 2024 at 02:58 PM, Gareth Evans wrote: Another approach which I have not seen proposed is to
switch the power to the radio with a relay with
contacts of suitable current handling.
The relay coil is fed by a diode so only comes in
when the power is of the correct polarity.
The advantage coming through the relay contacts
is that there is no voltage drop save for the
miniscule resistance of the relay contacts.
On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 09:34 PM, Dean Souleles wrote:
Reverse diode and a fuse is all I use on any of my projects. Total cost about
$0.50. Voltage drop equal zero.
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Another approach which I have not seen proposed is to
switch the power to the radio with a relay with
contacts of suitable current handling.
The relay coil is fed by a diode so only comes in
when the power is of the correct polarity.
The advantage coming through the relay contacts
is that there is no voltage drop save for the
miniscule resistance of the relay contacts.
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 09:34 PM, Dean Souleles wrote: Reverse diode and a fuse is all I use on any of my projects. Total cost about
$0.50. Voltage drop equal zero.
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Richard, The comparable radio with the Xeigu is the ubitx. It is completely usable out of the box. We do, offer replacements or refunds for non-working radios. I still think this is a matter of perception.? 73, f?
Farhan, you must realize, the Elecraft and Xiegu radios are complete and ready for shipment right away, with warrantees. Its a fastpaced world, many hams have their noses to the grindstone from waking up till bedtime just to keep the lights on (and the tube filaments hot!). I am one of those hams. I was lucky enough to get my job back after covid, now I'm working 2-1/2 jobs just to catch up. I do have your excellent ubitx v5, also a v3, plus Sunil's enclosures, all still in their shipping boxes; someday when I can afford to shut off the fire hose a little, I can build them. I bought a Xiegu x6100 to have an actual radio that I can use, now.? As for the sbitx...interesting radio, may not be practical for me in my present situation. This is the reality... Regardless, thank you for all your wonderful creations! -- Rich It is an odd thing though, the Elecraft KH1 is a CW only radio, selling for 600 USD. Not really, if you add all the essentials, it stacks upto 1000 USD. Yet, they sell about 3000 radios per month. Radioddity sells the Xeigus in even higher numbers.
On the other hand, QRP Labs or HF signals builds open, hackable radios at about 1/5th the price. Yet, they are an acquired taste, to put it mildly.
Some may say that those are complete radios, and these are kits or thst they are not fully functional.
Neither is true, the QMX fully assembled retaila for 220 USD, with the kitchen sink.
The basic function of an sbitx (ssb/cw) is far more stable and superior to the G90. Sure, maybe the FT8 logging doesnt work as expectdd, but the G90 doesnt have it at all!
I guess, this is the nature of open radios and will remain so. Pretty much like Linux.
- f
I think the crowdfund could be the best way to check demand (for the assembled units).
Set up a goal of 20,000$ (200$? * 100) and see what happens.?
If the goal is not reached the money gets back, no harm to anyone.
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Bob Brown
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