Re: sbitx v2 power output
ALC is designed not to overdrive the final stage.
In the forum topic where the publication was made, it is described what you should do next.
A link is provided where the description of what to do is
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HA3HZ
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#102477
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
MicroSD card manufacturers exclude defective cells from use during production.
For this reason, a card called 32GB may not be usable, because, for example, Farhan wrote the image on a high-quality
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HA3HZ
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#102476
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Re: #sbitx_v2 Further to loose clamping screws on P.A MosFETs
#sbitx_v2
Probably the mechanical designer thought it would be sturdy. 2mm is just not enough for pressing.
A longer pressed part is worth more, with a longer pressing. By the way, the aluminum heatsink here is
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HA3HZ
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Re: SBITx V1 DE
If you use the new firmware, you have to calibrate because of the ALC, just like the v2 ones.
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Gyula HA3HZ
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HA3HZ
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#102474
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Re: sBitx V2 went deaf after about an hour
#rx
#sbitx_v2
Hi loopMasta
It does indeed sound similar to my problem but I can't see any noise floor at all. Only this odd chirping noise shown in my second picture.
Connecting/disconnecting the antenna also does
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Nanak
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#102473
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sbitx v2 power output
I updated the software in my v2 today. Then I decided to run the tx power
calibration, just to understand how that works. To my surprise, I can't get
more than 12w on 7 Mhz, even with the drive set to
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dsay2001
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#102472
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Hi Evan,
I'm using a SanDisk Extreme Plus.? A little bit of web searching shows that essentially all "32G" report 29.8.
PC Periodicals: Why is the space in a 32 GB Flash drive only 29 GB?
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Dean Souleles
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Hi Dean,
When burning the image to a Micro Center 32GB card, I encountered the same issue.? Those cards do not have 31.9GB free.? To not waste more money on another card that is not larger than
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Evan Hand
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#102470
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Re: #sbitx_v2 Further to loose clamping screws on P.A MosFETs
#sbitx_v2
Jb weld will work just make sure not to get it in threads. Clean with alcohol before applying. Put screw in threaded insert before pressing in then take screw out after inserting and let dry. That
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Dale (KB9JJA)
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#102469
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Re: SBITx V1 DE
Will I need to calibrate the power output levels, or will I be good to key up?
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scttmtclf@...
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Yes, the Raspberry Pi immature version 1.7.4. And I just successfully installed the default pi image with no problem.? ?For your image, I used the "other" image menu and selected the file that was
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Dean Souleles
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#102467
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Are you using the imager to burn in the software
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Ashhar Farhan
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#102466
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Hi Farhan,
It is a brand new 32G card.
Dean
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Dean Souleles
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#102465
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Re: #sbitx_v2 Further to loose clamping screws on P.A MosFETs
#sbitx_v2
He did indeed.
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Bill Maxwell
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
You need a 32 gb card. I guess you are using a smaller size sd card.
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Ashhar Farhan
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Re: #sbitx disk image for software v2.1
#sBitx
Hi Farhan -
There may be something wrong with the image file.? ?I extracted the image file from the rar file and tried to use the Raspberry Pi imager "use custom" option to install it on a 32G
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Dean Souleles
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#102462
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Re: V1 DE Installing V2 software
Evan,
Thank you for the update
73,
Robert
AG6LK
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Robert AG6LK
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#102461
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Re: What is bitx23?
Thanks!
The circuit is on https://github.com/afarhan/bitx23
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Ashhar Farhan
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#102460
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Re: Has anyone converted ubitx to work with the sbitx software?
#sbitx_v2
#ubitx
Thank you Farhan!? I'm going to give it a try.? I have a Pi 3B and Adafruit 7" touch diosplay.? Downloading the sbitx 2 disk image now - see if it works natively on the 3B - else I'll build from
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Dean Souleles
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#102459
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Re: Has anyone converted ubitx to work with the sbitx software?
#sbitx_v2
#ubitx
Dean,
VU2IIA has done it https://youtu.be/ekm5IdcqR8o
You have to :
1. Change the tuning code to work with dual conversion (it is in sbitx.c)
2. Add a WM8731 codec (I can send you a board).
3. Change
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Ashhar Farhan
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#102458
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