Re: Last effort before it is scrapped.....
Add .001 Uf capacitor from the Mike lead to ground?
Great chance for learning, frustrating as all get out .....been there myself many times... I have an older ICOM radio with the same problem. About to tear into it this week. ?
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On Jul 4, 2020, at 09:13, Gordon Gibby <docvacuumtubes@...> wrote:
? Maybe radio frequency interference? ?try the ferrites, check it out lower power to rule it out? On Jul 4, 2020, at 09:12, McRuss via groups.io <wtrrtw@...> wrote:
?OK, I'm frustrated with the V6.? I'm not very technical but I've followed along for a while.? My issue NOW is that I can't get the audio 'clean.'? I've done the BFO tune twice and on 20m it was fair.? But I had a problem with the TX sticking (stock kit mike).? I switched my antenna to 40 and now I don't seem to have the TX problem but I can not get a clean audio (voice) signal.? Reminds me of the old CB days where we used a 'clarifier' to tune the SSB rigs.? Except I can't tune this thing!
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Re: Last effort before it is scrapped.....
Maybe radio frequency interference? ?try the ferrites, check it out lower power to rule it out?
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On Jul 4, 2020, at 09:12, McRuss via groups.io <wtrrtw@...> wrote:
?OK, I'm frustrated with the V6.? I'm not very technical but I've followed along for a while.? My issue NOW is that I can't get the audio 'clean.'? I've done the BFO tune twice and on 20m it was fair.? But I had a problem with the TX sticking (stock kit mike).? I switched my antenna to 40 and now I don't seem to have the TX problem but I can not get a clean audio (voice) signal.? Reminds me of the old CB days where we used a 'clarifier' to tune the SSB rigs.? Except I can't tune this thing!
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Last effort before it is scrapped.....
OK, I'm frustrated with the V6.? I'm not very technical but I've followed along for a while.? My issue NOW is that I can't get the audio 'clean.'? I've done the BFO tune twice and on 20m it was fair.? But I had a problem with the TX sticking (stock kit mike).? I switched my antenna to 40 and now I don't seem to have the TX problem but I can not get a clean audio (voice) signal.? Reminds me of the old CB days where we used a 'clarifier' to tune the SSB rigs.? Except I can't tune this thing!
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Re: UBITX use with 144 MHz transverter
Don¡¯t give up! It¡¯s a hobby! Intended for learning. ? Plenty of books and monographs out there to teach. ?The development environment is free
Probably requires only editing one or two lines of code. ?Might take five minutes, might take five hours, but you will learn from doing it.?
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On Jul 4, 2020, at 08:13, Michel Dupuy <82f1gtx@...> wrote:
?Yes but I am not knowledgeable enough to modify the code of KD8CEC version 1.2. I would like if it is possible that when I am on 28MHz the display shows 144MHz. It's just for fun, the transverter works very well, it's a UT5JCW assembly. Thank you.
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Re: UBITX use with 144 MHz transverter
Yes but I am not knowledgeable enough to modify the code of KD8CEC version 1.2. I would like if it is possible that when I am on 28MHz the display shows 144MHz. It's just for fun, the transverter works very well, it's a UT5JCW assembly. Thank you.
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Re: UBITX use with 144 MHz transverter
Yes, a simple bit of recoding will accomplish what you wish.? ?Give it a whirl!!! Gordon
On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 4:55 AM Michel Dupuy < 82f1gtx@...> wrote: Hello, is it possible when I use the uBITX with a 28/144 Mhz transverter to display instead of 28.300 the frequency of 144.300 for example. Thank you for my question which may be impossible. Thank you so much.
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UBITX use with 144 MHz transverter
Hello, is it possible when I use the uBITX with a 28/144 Mhz transverter to display instead of 28.300 the frequency of 144.300 for example. Thank you for my question which may be impossible. Thank you so much.
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Re: #v6 mike jack replacement
#v6
Ralph,
What you describe to me seems more like a mike issue than the jack on the rig.? Regardless, the jack on the uBITX is a TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) 3.5 mm jack.? The other term is a 3.5 mm stero jack.? this is not the same as the jack used on laptops and smartphones.? Those are TRRS, in other words, there are two rings.??The one other type of 3.5 mm jack is a mono jack with only tip and sleeve connections.
Here is a mouser part number that should fit the board.? Please verify, as I do not have a v6 to check if it is correct.
If you have an old TRS 3.5 mm plug, try plugging it into the jack and then short the sleeve (ground) and the ring connection.? If the transmitter keys, then the problem is in the mic or the mic plug.? Could be a broken wire in the mic cord.? If you have an ohmmeter, verify that the sleeve and ring have continuity when the PTT switch on the mic is pressed.? If not, then that is your problem.
Hope this helps,
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Evan
AC9TU
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#v6 mike jack replacement
#v6
My mike jack on the #v6 is broken.? Xmit? "TX " comes on while plugging in the mike, but when it is plugged all the way in it won't key.? The unit has been working just fine before.? Help me out with a description so I can order a couple off of eBay. Please send the reply here and to k1kob@.... Tks? Ralph K1KOB
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Re: Kit-Projects is Open!
AGC's are currently sold out and on hold for overseas. We are working to find out more details on delayed shipments. Most if not all of our overseas shipping is being delayed or "misplaced". CONUS shipping should resume after the holiday weekend.
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Re: "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Well, I probably have five of them, but I don¡¯t really use them. I don¡¯t do a whole lot of anything most days, and my bit-x¡¯s ?are mostly for experimentation. So yes there are a lot of them out there, but they aren¡¯t what I use most of the time, I have about six other Riggs, to play with
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On Jul 3, 2020, at 15:19, Bob Fischer, Fischer Technical Services <FischerTek@...> wrote:
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There are probably more uBITX radios on the air than most of us realize.? We just need a spotting system to find each other.. I worked Field Day for around 5-1/2 hrs from a?hilltop in?rural West Virginia .? uBITX V3 and an EFHW no more than 6 ft off the ground.? I made 34 SSB contacts in 18 states.? ?27 contacts were on 40M.? Seven on 20M. Bob WB8BEL
From: "_Dave_ AD0B" <davesters@...> To: [email protected]Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 12:54:21 PM Subject: Re: [BITX20] "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Once in a while I have called cq on 7277 or 7177khz. Have tried it on 14.277.?
Over field day I worked the one of our V3 uBITX' for about 3.5 hrs and made 33 phone contacts. 5 on 80, 11 on 40, 11 on 20 and 6 on 15. Almost all of them were on the extra portion of the band as it reduced competition.? My wife got 45 or contacts on ft8 on the same machine.? -- 73 Dave
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Re: "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
There are probably more uBITX radios on the air than most of us realize.? We just need a spotting system to find each other.. I worked Field Day for around 5-1/2 hrs from a?hilltop in?rural West Virginia .? uBITX V3 and an EFHW no more than 6 ft off the ground.? I made 34 SSB contacts in 18 states.? ?27 contacts were on 40M.? Seven on 20M. Bob WB8BEL
From: "_Dave_ AD0B" <davesters@...> To: [email protected]Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 12:54:21 PM Subject: Re: [BITX20] "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Once in a while I have called cq on 7277 or 7177khz. Have tried it on 14.277.?
Over field day I worked the one of our V3 uBITX' for about 3.5 hrs and made 33 phone contacts. 5 on 80, 11 on 40, 11 on 20 and 6 on 15. Almost all of them were on the extra portion of the band as it reduced competition.? My wife got 45 or contacts on ft8 on the same machine.? -- 73 Dave
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Re: "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Once in a while I have called cq on 7277 or 7177khz. Have tried it on 14.277.?
Over field day I worked the one of our V3 uBITX' for about 3.5 hrs and made 33 phone contacts. 5 on 80, 11 on 40, 11 on 20 and 6 on 15. Almost all of them were on the extra portion of the band as it reduced competition.? My wife got 45 or contacts on ft8 on the same machine.?
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Re: Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio
There are too many ways - all of the *easy* - to not see posts we don't want to see. There is no reason to whine and cry about this. If ARRL doesn't let me know when the book is out please let us know right here. Anybody who doesn't want to see it can mute or silence this whole thread. I did that with some of the long winded WSPR and FT8 threads that I don't care about. I didn't have to bother anybody about it.
73,
Bill KU8H
bark less - wag more
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On 7/3/20 9:48 AM, Mike Short wrote: It is of interest to me, so thanks?for sharing.
On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 09:16 Jack, W8TEE via groups.io <> <jjpurdum@... <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
My bad. This was supposed to be a private post to Chris. To All: Sorry!
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On Friday, July 3, 2020, 2:30:14 AM EDT, MadRadioModder
<madradiomodder@... <mailto:madradiomodder@...>> wrote:
This is all fantastic, but a little moot because the book isn¡¯t out.
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*Sent:* Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:17 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [BITX20] Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects
for Amateur Radio
Hi Chris:
Doesn't seem like I should post an answer to your question. Perhaps
this photo will help answer your question:
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I've also attached a TOC for you.
Jack, W8TEE
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, 5:09:05 PM EDT, Christopher Miller
<djmalak2k6@... <mailto:djmalak2k6@...>> wrote:
This looks like an interesting book. Do you have a list of the
projects in the book? I¡¯m interested in putting together a TNC and
other digital projects.
Chris
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Re: Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio
It is of interest to me, so thanks?for sharing.?
My bad. This was supposed to be a private post to Chris. To All: Sorry!
Jack, W8TEE
This is all fantastic, but a little moot because the book isn¡¯t out. ? ? ? Doesn't seem like I should post an answer to your question. Perhaps this photo will help answer your question: 
I've also attached a TOC for you. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, 5:09:05 PM EDT, Christopher Miller <djmalak2k6@...> wrote: This looks like an interesting book. Do you have a list of the projects in the book? I¡¯m interested in putting together a TNC and other digital projects.
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Re: "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Evan just proposed what I believe to be the best idea I have heard for uBITX users to find and work each other -?using the BITX Live Map. Each of us could?activate "a specific symbol for each band" whenever we are listening on the appropriate ARRL QRP frequency for that band. All we need is an index of symbols. I have "activated" my call a few times but only seen one or two other "Live" symbols.? Never worked another "Live" station.? The map is a great tool.? Adding a frequency makes it better than just knowing there IS a needle somewhere in the haystack. Bob WB8BEL
From: "Evan Hand" <elhandjr@...> To: [email protected]Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 6:24:32 AM Subject: Re: [BITX20] "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Arv, I am like you, more builder/tinkerer than an operator.? My logbook is really slim, mostly FT8 contacts.?
All, As I stated earlier in the thread, I have tried the 7.277 MHz frequency, even with a scheduled meeting to help another ham with testing his uBITX.? Because of my antenna situation, we could not establish contact, as well as two others tried and none of us were able to establish a qso.? I even tried with my IC-7300.? The only way we knew what was happening was through emails sent between us.
The BITX Live map is probably the best idea.? The one problem is knowing the band.? A slight mod to the symbols, with one for each band, could make that easier to use.? The one issue is that I have not seen any other live symbols on the map when I check it.? I have since given up.
Above are just My opinions, yours can be different. 73 Evan AC9TU
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Re: Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio
My bad. This was supposed to be a private post to Chris. To All: Sorry!
Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, July 3, 2020, 2:30:14 AM EDT, MadRadioModder <madradiomodder@...> wrote:
This is all fantastic, but a little moot because the book isn¡¯t out. ? ?
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack, W8TEE via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:17 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio ? Doesn't seem like I should post an answer to your question. Perhaps this photo will help answer your question: 
I've also attached a TOC for you. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, 5:09:05 PM EDT, Christopher Miller <djmalak2k6@...> wrote: This looks like an interesting book. Do you have a list of the projects in the book? I¡¯m interested in putting together a TNC and other digital projects.
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Hi, is it ok to remove the speaker connection to the Mic.
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Re: "uBITX Home Frequency" idea
Arv,
I am like you, more builder/tinkerer than an operator.? My logbook is really slim, mostly FT8 contacts.?
All,
As I stated earlier in the thread, I have tried the 7.277 MHz frequency, even with a scheduled meeting to help another ham with testing his uBITX.? Because of my antenna situation, we could not establish contact, as well as two others tried and none of us were able to establish a qso.? I even tried with my IC-7300.? The only way we knew what was happening was through emails sent between us.
The BITX Live map is probably the best idea.? The one problem is knowing the band.? A slight mod to the symbols, with one for each band, could make that easier to use.? The one issue is that I have not seen any other live symbols on the map when I check it.? I have since given up.
Above are just My opinions, yours can be different.
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Re: Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio
This is all fantastic, but a little moot because the book isn¡¯t out. ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack, W8TEE via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:17 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Date for publishing Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio? Doesn't seem like I should post an answer to your question. Perhaps this photo will help answer your question: 
I've also attached a TOC for you. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, 5:09:05 PM EDT, Christopher Miller <djmalak2k6@...> wrote: This looks like an interesting book. Do you have a list of the projects in the book? I¡¯m interested in putting together a TNC and other digital projects.
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