Frequency counter and huff n puff using Pic
I happened to be working on an MKARS80 which is a variant on the BitX. I realised that this rig uses a Pic 16f818 as a frequency counter with LCD readout and it generates a huff n puff voltage.
If
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Rob Lane
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#19128
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Note about using si5351
Just a reminder to those using the si5351. Turn OFF unused outputs. They will default to a frequency and as in my case cause 'sproggies' across the bands.
You can check using a scope etc. to check
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Rob Lane
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Re: bitx40 update
not at all. you will be able to upgrade that as well! just wait a few...
BITX20@...> wrote:
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Ashhar Farhan
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#19126
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Re: bitx40 update
So does this mean the Bitx40 board that just arrived is now out of date? What has been updated, is there an update for existing boards or do I buy another Bitx40?
Bruce
VK2RT
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bruce@...
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#19125
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bitx40 update
we have been working at an update to the bitx40. i was to give hfsigs the
final go yesterday but i have had to stall it due to a family emergency.
the new bitx40 will roll out very soon! until then we
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Ashhar Farhan
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#19124
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Re: Help with Digital VFO install
http://archive.feedblitz.com/602502/~4780902
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 2:58 PM
To: BITX20@...
Subject: [BITX20] Help with Digital VFO install
Here is my hack problem. I
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Mark W <k3mrk1@...>
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#19123
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
I too had to get rid of C91 when adding an external VFO.? Details here, in the last couple of paragraphs: Hacking the Hackable BITX 40 Module: VFO is the Way to Go!?
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Bill Meara
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#19122
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Haven't tried this but it should be possible to use L4 (taking off a few turns?) as the inductor in the LPF, so not wasting any parts. It could even possibly be done on the board, with a capacitor
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Peter Parker
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Peter,
I didn't need to remove C91 on my BitX40 board, only L4 and it works perfect with a Si5351 and a Arduino, however i too was getting harmonics from the Si5351, so I added a LPF between it and
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Joel Caulkins/N6ALT
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#19120
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Adding a DDS isn't all plain sailing.
I got a horrible whine that was coupled into the BitX via the power supply rail. I needed to add some caps and big RF choke to provide isolation. That removed
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Peter Parker
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#19119
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Yes - C91 has to go.
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Peter Parker
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#19118
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Help with Digital VFO install
Here is my hack problem. I have the new BITX40 V3 SMD board and want to use a IK3OIL FLL with it.
I found where to take the output on the BITX board for the INPUT on the IK3OIL FLL. Do I put
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k1kob@...
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#19117
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Re: BitX40 Spectrum Output
Anyone able to offer some advice on this? The screen shots from my spectrum analyzer are in a folder under my call sign W7AMH.
Thanks,
Tom
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Tom Hurst
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#19116
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Re: Damage to SMT version bitx40 from nearby transmitter
Raj,
Thanks for the clarification, and the opportunity to climb upon the shoulders of those who precede me.
Thomas W Noel
KF7RSF
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Thomas Noel <tnoel@...>
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#19115
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Peter, in the video you mention removing a cap in addition to the toroid from the VFO circuit when converting to a DDS VFO. Which cap did you decide to remove (I assume it would be C91)?
73, AL -
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Al Duncan VE3RRD
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#19114
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SolderSmoke Podcast 192 is available
SolderSmoke Podcast #192 FPM Rig, BITX Module Madness, HRO Al Fresco, Boatanchor Day, Mailbag
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SolderSmoke Podcast #192 FPM Rig, BITX Module
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Bill Meara
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
Ah yes, I see it now.? Thanks.
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Bill Meara
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Re: Pop in speaker on key-up
Tnx for the help. I didn't use the right search terms.
I will dig up some of the older posts, but will prob. just live with it.
Once I have in metal case maybe it will clean up some.
My only issue
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kt4wo67@...
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#19111
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Re: Bitx40 review (video)
The blue RV1 is the bias set for the IRF. The drive is set by the preset R136 before the driver transistor.
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Raj vu2zap
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Re: Damage to SMT version bitx40 from nearby transmitter
Thomas,
I would recommend you do both. The diodes may not take the all power from your other antenna.
Yes the two diodes in parallel are connected between pin 12 of k1 and ground. Both diodes should
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Raj vu2zap
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#19109
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