Re: Bitx40 All done
This Bezel fits the supplied LCD. You use flat head mounting screws, this covers them. I use supports when printing it, with front side up. This is rear view. The recess snugly fits the metal rim of
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Michael Hagen
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#29425
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I just ordered some simple ones with no screw holes that I can custom my way in, thanks for the offer Dave wish I had my 3d printer still. I plan to get a hand saw, the hand work doesn't bother me yet
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N8DAH
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#29424
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Re: 80m hexfet power amplifier by W7ZOI
Thanks a lot Farhan! That's perfect, I'm building it today. What a nice and simple circuit, respectable power output and also a great detailed post on your blog. FB! Dan.
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Daniel Isaza
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#29423
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Re: 80m hexfet power amplifier by W7ZOI
http://hfsignals.blogspot.in/p/25-watt-linear-for-40-and-20.html?m=1
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Ashhar Farhan
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#29422
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Re: 80m hexfet power amplifier by W7ZOI
i built a similar linear for 40/20. it works very well. - f
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Ashhar Farhan
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#29421
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I bought it on Amazon, but they no longer carry it. The closest I can find now is from the Container Store:
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Jack Purdum <econjack@...>
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#29420
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Re: Bitx40 All done
Agreed! Where did you find the case? Buck, k4ia Honor Roll 8BDXCC EasyWayHamBooks.com
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Buck <RadioK4ia@...>
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#29419
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I think some projects look?kinda cool with a clear case.? Jack, W8TEE To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 7, 2017 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [BITX20] Bitx40 All done #yiv0675874916 #yiv0675874916 --
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Jack Purdum <econjack@...>
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#29418
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Re: Bitx40 All done
Just leave the LCD opening as is and get this nice bezel to dress it up. https://www.tindie.com/products/WIDGENEERING/16x2-lcd-bezel-with-clear-backplate/ Sent from Mike's iPad WA1MAD
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Michael Davis <maddmd818@...>
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#29417
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Re: Field Day 2017
Surprised we didn't work each other. If you were operating from?where the ARRL call sign locator says you are, we weren't all that far apart. I was in the South Mountain Reservation in S. Orange. ?
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John P <j.m.price@...>
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#29416
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Re: noise
My thought is that this is very weird. I'd be checking all those connections around the antenna with an ohmmeter. Make sure everything you think is connected is really connected. If you want to try
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Jerry Gaffke
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#29415
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noise
Hi all, I moved my Bitx40 board to a smaller enclosure and somewhere along the line I ended up with massive breakthrough from AM stations. This happened even with the VFO unplugged from the board. The
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John Sharpe
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#29414
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Re: Bitx40 All done
My solution was to mask the portion of a piece of plexiglas where the lcd would go and paint the rest of the plexiglas black. Then mount the lcd behind the previously-masked and now clear part. The
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pat griffin
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#29413
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Re: Bitx40 All done
When I did mine someone recommended using a wood chisel to make the cutout.? I got a set of cheap chisels from Harbor Freight and clamped the panel between a thick piece of steel as a sacrificial
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Sean Barton
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#29412
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Re: Field Day 2017
I operated with my RACES unit (NI2S) and had quite a few QRP contacts, but like you said none identified as BITX operators. It was a great weekend for it. Brian D. K2BRZ
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Brian D. K2BRZ
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#29411
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I've used a fret saw, too, and it works pretty well. I draw an outline and use C clamps to hold a small metal bar on the line to prevent the saw from drifting outside the cutout. That and a little
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Jack Purdum <econjack@...>
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#29410
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I used to have that same nibbler, a couple of them in fact. Don't nibble anything too heavy, that's where both of mine went! When I cut the hole for mine I used a 1/8" endmill in a milling machine. If
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Vince Vielhaber <vev@...>
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#29409
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Re: Bitx40 All done
I 3D printed a bezel to hid my similar workmanship..? I have attached the .stl file I used. I could print one for you if you would like. Dave, KI4PSR .
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lostfrogsrecords <dave@...>
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#29408
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Re: BITX40 Microphone options
i have done the same. the supplied mike insert fits into a tube from a marker pen terry
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terry hughes
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#29407
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80m hexfet power amplifier by W7ZOI
Hi All, Does anyone have built this little marvel? Any thoughts? I'm guessing the only mod(s) needed to move it to 40m is the LPF and maybe L1, am I right? Gonna get another 12V battery ASAP. found it
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Daniel Isaza
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#29406
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