Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
This might be a silly question, but… how long did you wait? From the videos
it looks like the display boots instantly, but it takes awhile for the
Raspberry Pi to boot, during which time it displays
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Dave Fugleberg
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#116499
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Re: Power for zBitx
Don,
No one said 8.2 volts was a "requirement", Farhan said that's what he has always used to power his zBitx.
I'm sorry if my previous post confused anyone, my intention was quite the
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Ken N2VIP
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#116498
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Re: zbitx hung-up on startup
Had that happen as well. I believe it went away when I rebooted/pull the
power again. The other step I did do was connected it to a micro HDMI to
connect to my wifi
<crowleytj@...>
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David T-- VE3TOS
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#116497
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zbitx hung-up on startup
Just received my zbitx.? Plugged in the batteries and the unit is hung up with the message: zbitx firmware v1.02? Waiting for zbitx to start...
Has any one seen this and how to get the radio
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Tom Crowley KT4XN 1738
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Re: Power for zBitx
On the side of the case it says 6-9 volts. My test sheet that came with
the radio says they tested with 8.6v and fully charged 18650 is 4.20 each.
8.4.
[email protected]> wrote:
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David T-- VE3TOS
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Re: Power for zBitx
So, Help. Please.... I'm confused, re: the input the DC power supply.
1. I thought I understood the input dc power requirement was 9.0 volts
(using a barrel connector). *SO I bought one.*
2. Now I
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Don Lewis
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#116494
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zBitx upgrading the firmware.
The documentation should be here in the next 12 hours. But here is how you
upgrade the firmware:
1. Go to https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/zbitx/
2. Download the uf2 file to your computer.
3.
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Ashhar Farhan
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Re: Power for zBitx
I ordered a 12v buck converter with adjustable power output. Thought is I
can use my current collection of 12v lipo batteries and still power the Z
[email protected]> wrote:
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Ed T.
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#116492
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Re: zBitx videos
Thanks!
[email protected]> wrote:
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Terry KQ4PLI
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#116491
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Re: Power for zBitx
Ken,
I have been using flat top 18615 with a small charger pcb I bought for
about a dollar. It is a 2S charger with a usc c connector at the other end.
I can use my phone charger to charge the
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Ashhar Farhan
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Power for zBitx
Having just received my zBitx, I'm looking for advice on the proper batteries to use in the battery holder. Since the zBitx does not include a battery charging circuit (a good thing, in my opinion),
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Ken N2VIP
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ZBitX
I understand the Z has a built in microphone, however, I prefer a handheld mic. I searched around but can't determine what might be an acceptable mic for the unit. Ideas/insight
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Ed T.
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Re: First zbitx in the wild
Ha-ha, you must have posted your pictures just as I was taking mine - here's a link to my photo album, nothing really different from John's photos, but since I took them I'll share a link to
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Ken N2VIP
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Re: zBitx videos
Please see this post by HFSignals:
/g/BITX20/message/115834
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Evan Hand
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#116486
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Re: zBitx videos
Is there any way to get on the list for ordering a zbitx or will no more be
produced?
[email protected]> wrote:
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Terry KQ4PLI
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#116485
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Re: First zbitx in the wild
I followed the instructions here on this link and it still shows 1.02
https://www.sbitx.net/index.php/2023/05/05/updating-the-sbitx-software-from-github/
[email protected]> wrote:
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David T-- VE3TOS
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#116484
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Re: First zbitx in the wild
Got mine as well, but I don't have a mini-hdmi cable that works for it, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to get connected to the internet.
We also need instructions to upgrade the firmware: I see
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Matt
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Re: First zbitx in the wild
More photos, including size comparison with QMX+ and truSDX:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2025/03/zbitx-arrives.html
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John AE5X
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Re: First zbitx in the wild
Mine arrived this afternoon?? Very nicely packaged and all in good working order!
Many thanks to Farhan and the HF Signals team for all of your efforts in getting this unique and fun little radio
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Chris Bolton
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Re: uBITX Calibration
Now best steeps ever made.
I calibrated on 14065 - here is the closed with abt 30 Hz
Down to 40m and up to 12m the differences increases.
Will calculate the Values and set.
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73
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HB9FIH
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#116480
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