Re: v3 PA specs
Yes, I understand trying to keep the cost of components down, but after further research, and my own experiences with a few bitx products, why keep chasing down a design around a MOSFET not intended
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Michael Bales
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Re: zBitx at 13,8v
Amazon and AliExpress sell sealed buck boost regulators from 3 Amps to 30
Amps from about $5 to $50. They are pretty much bulletproof. Output voltage
is chosen by the unit selected and input is from
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0p8dlwo6@...
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Re: zBitx at 13,8v
You might want to look at some of the DROK buck converters.? I think they have one that will do what you want, & they are very power efficient.
Gerry Sherman
Sent by the Windows 11 Thunderbird
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Gerald Sherman
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Re: zBitx at 13,8v
I think you'd be best served by using a regulator to turn 13.8v into 9v, rather than trying to redesign the radio to natively run on 13.8v. I imagine a suitable circuit could be installed in the 18650
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Ken N2VIP
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zBitx at 13,8v
Hello, we haven't received any zBitx yet and I'm already thinking about modifying something.
I don't really like the fact that it goes to a maximum of 9v, and I would like to know how to modify the
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EB3AM Jordi
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Re: v3 PA specs
Okay, I'm interested. Where is the site to order from?
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Mike - K8MCB
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Michael Bales
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Re: SBITX V3 for sale
This the complete Sbitx as built, the only 2 changes are the upgrade of the Raspberry Pi 4 from 2GB memory to 4 GB memory and the master board was upgraded to a newer model to resolve the low power
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Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738
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Re: v3 PA specs
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JJ - W9JES
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Re: SBITX V3 for sale
Hi Tom,
Is the case included?? Any other items that are included, like the mic and display?
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Evan Hand
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#116079
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Zbitx :: manual Tuner procedure
Hello!
while waiting for my zbitx to arrive, and after reading the sbitx manual, I can’t find a reference on how to use a manual tuner in order to keep the finals safe.
I have a Chinese zmatch qrp
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tzsantos CR7BOG
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Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available
#sBitx
Here's a link to the discussion: https://discord.com/channels/1026361918505635890/1333220374376353893
It's a very simple mod. You'll need to print the holder and some jumper wires to go to the RTC
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Jeff Duce
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Just FYI, it shows that I'm out of stock, I do have 10 more on-hand, I just need to finish assembly. I should be able to get most of them done tonight and the stock updated shortly.
Jeff - KF7YDU -
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Jeff Duce
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Re: v3 PA specs
Yeah i bobbed the PAs out of all my BIT radios and use that 20W pa. Its got great specs and the semi-kit only cost about $20 plus shipping.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ
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K9HZ
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SBITX V3 for sale
I have a lightly used SBITX V3 for sale.? I had replaced the original board with a new one, due to the low output on 20 meters.? the new board resolved the issue.? I was able to fix the old board
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Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738
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Re: Sbitx v3 file requirement
JJ, very helpful, thanks. I have an unmodified V2 but with the bidirectional-zeners installed on the gates pf the finals. I need to check it and these instructions are helpful. (Yes I know they are
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Bruce W4BRU
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Re: v3 PA specs
Hi Mike,
Have you looked at the K9HZ amp that is part of the T41 project?
/g/AmateurRadioBuilders/message/2721
or
https://github.com/DRWJSCHMIDT/T41
This might meet your
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Evan Hand
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Re: v3 PA specs
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I'm looking for data for the entire Tx chain.
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Mike - K8MCB
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Michael Bales
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v3 PA specs
Does anyone know of a singular source that documents the specs, performance, etc. of the sbitx v3 PA stage? It appears to be a fairly flexible design and I was considering it as a potential candidate
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Michael Bales
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Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available
#sBitx
Würde mich auch interessieren. Gibt es schon irgendwelche Infos?
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Dirk
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Re: How to ruggedize the sBitx V3
More power to you.
Remember in the "thermal cascade" the JUNCTION of the device is what
counts. Needs to stay well below 175 C at all times. Mosfets have a
problem with a localized heating effect
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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