Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Hi Michael,
Start by checking if the tab (drain) of Q9 switches between 0 and almost the input voltage (12).? Q9 provides the power to the driver and bias stages.
If the Q9 drain is not changing,
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Evan Hand
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Also, I don't have voltage to any of the lpf switching diodes.
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Michael Bales
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
So I have made some mistake somewhere because I have .9v on the gate of Q9 and that voltage is on the base of the 2n2219s and the gate of Q11 and gate and drain of Q101, the bias adjust can vary this
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Michael Bales
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Homebrew satellite control system that can run on sBitx
Hi!
More work following the path that Ashhar suggested.? ?I have also bought an older Icom 810H that has full duplex VHF/UHF.
I'm doing initial experiments on Windows PC, but I have already
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Yes, thank you, the dc point voltages will at least give me an idea of where to look. If I can find out what is happening there, I will move to the rf measurements. Much appreciated!
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Michael Bales
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Yep, now you're going to have to sniff out SIGNALS. Welcome to the world
of advanced radio repair (FCC Part 97.1 extraordinaire!)
gordon
[email protected]> wrote:
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
Michael,
I put together this spreadsheet with voltage measurements of the PA section.? It requires a DMM and an RF probe.
Let me know if this helps.
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Evan Hand
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Re: reviving my sbitx v3
So, after replacing the power components of the PA section, and putting in a fresh pair of 510s, I put it all together, all is OK, except, ZERO output... At this point I'm running out of places to
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Michael Bales
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Re: uBitxV6 -by transmitting resets-
Hi Ted,
One thing to remember is the difference in display current requirements.? The V6 is a touch screen with graphics capability, while the V5 is a 16x2 text display.
Also, note that the v6
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Evan Hand
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Re: uBitxV6 -by transmitting resets-
I've been shouted down about using diodes in this way on other forums, but I still thing it is an easy solution to a potential problem, and it has the added advantage of preventing reverse polarity
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Lee
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Re: uBitxV6 -by transmitting resets-
Hello, Pieter.
I'm new to this discussion but not new to the MicroBITX.? I run a version 5 radio on a 16v internal battery bank - two sets of four, with a battery-management board in place.? This
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Ted
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Re: SBITX V3 for sale
Tom,
I've sent you an email.? I'm responding here so other people don't argue with my place in line.
Cheers,
Harris Butler, NN0Y
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c10harris.butler@...
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Re: FS: sBitx V2
That was quick!
Gordon
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: FS: sBitx V2
Sold.? Thank you.
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kd7zyn@...
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Re: SBITX V3 for sale
May i ask what resolved the low output on 20m what was it before and where is it now. Mine is also sluggish there at 13 watts while 40 is 22 watts. I expect it to be lower but?
Thank you
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Patrick
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N8boapsc@...
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FS: sBitx V2
Selling my sBitx V2 serial no. 0251. I assembled it, made a few ft8 and cw contacts, updated to 64-bit, #D printed a cover that allows for connection of mini HDMI cable to PI for extended display.
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kd7zyn@...
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Re: v3 PA specs
Absolutely! I definitely am down for a kit. I'll reach out Thurs. I'm glad you caught me on this. I love Farhans ideas, But like you mentioned, it makes no sense to me why you wouldn't go the route of
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Michael Bales
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Re: v3 PA specs
Well thats the very reason i designed that little gem. It works without gain sag to 54 MHz… and you can short out or open the output 24/7 with no issues other than generating some heat. I gave
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K9HZ
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Re: zBitx at 13,8v
The diode solution won’t make any noise either! Those switching systems might make noise!!
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Gordon Gibby KX4Z
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Re: zBitx at 13,8v
Simpler and less efficient was would be to solder some 6A10 rectifier
diodes in series till you get the voltage down to what you need. I have
used this in the past and it works. I am sure there are
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WK4DS
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