Good to hear, Ken.
I got the 2.4¡± one but feel it¡¯s too small.
I¡¯m planning to buy a little bigger one.
// hiro, JJ1FXF
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Thanks Hiro, exactly what I was looking for.
73
Ken VA3ABN
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Thanks Hiro, exactly what I was looking for.
73
Ken VA3ABN
On Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 6:32 AM, hirosmb <hirosmb@...> wrote: I bought it at eBay.
Spec:
// hiro, JJ1FXF
Hi All
Could someone possibly point me to a link to purchase the Nextion TFT and spec sheets?
73
Ken VA3ABN
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Michael, Now that you are on frequency you can adjust again the BFO. BFO frequency differs from unit to unit depending on the filter passband. If the pitch on receive is too low you should increase your BFO frequency, or lower it if the pitch is too high. From your IF shift required I guess your pitch is low. Play with BFO (carrier) frequency a little and see if you can get the sound you like. My RV1 setting is about 90% and I get 12 W on 80, 10 W on 40, 7 W on 20. Power out drops to 1.2W at 28.4 MHz. All those powers are CW, key down, not SSB, measured into a dummy load using the power meter on a MFJ antenna tuner. This has been discussed a lot and is the result of components used. You can try some of the hardware mods and find what works for you. Mine is stock, running at 12.8 V provided by a linear, 6 A capable power supply. On SSB my power was low, so I had to increase the microphone amplifier gain. I did not measure the carrier suppression, so I have no reference number for you. I hope this help. 73, Ion VA3NOI -- Ion VA3NOI
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Hi All
Could someone possibly point me to a link to purchase the Nextion TFT and spec sheets?
73
Ken VA3ABN
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Re: End Fed antennas w/ uBITX
#ubitx
I really fail to see a serious problem with this thread. Sure if ppl don't like a bit of controversy and vigorous discussion then by all means hide the thread but personally? I have learned more from this thread than any other I can remember in the bitx20 group.
Now Ill just have to build a couple efhw? antennas and and do some hands on testing.
Ian?
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Re: uBITx V3 Stuck in Transmit
#ubitx
If it is a continuos carrier the check for short of
blue wire. It should have 5V through
the 4.7K resistor.
Raj
At 29/07/2018, you wrote:
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Hello All
I have built my uBITX V3 into one of Sunil's [VU3SUA] metal boxs as per
instructions supplied.
I powered it on to test, and I see the raduino loads the software, but
then immediately it goes into CW transmit.
Well I was surprised, as I had taken note of the WARNING in section 3.3
"Wiring up the CW Key" and note that I indeed have the 4k7
pull-up resistor installed.
I have doubled checked all wiring, measured the resistor to make sure I
have the correct value, and cannot find anything wrong.
Has anyone else had a problem like his, and how did you fix it?
Anyone have good pointer to look at?
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Kind Regards
Rodger - ZL1RAH
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Re: Digital / Audio connector names?
They are Molex KK type and widely available through component dealers and eBay.They are 0.1" pitch.Hope this helps.Ian Reeve M0IDR
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Molex KK and on the Far East sites KF2510
Mike ZL1AXG
On 29/07/18 11:58 AM, Joel Moerkerk wrote:
Hi all,
having a great time with my ubitx, but in my hast to assemble with the shortest flying leads possible i was a little over enthusiastic and cut a little short. im wondering what the plugs are known as so as to order a couple of replacements.
Thanks for all the awesome info on this list!
cheers
Joel
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Re: uBITX HF transceiver and blue MBITX metal case.
Ian,
? ? ? ? Looks like you have the uBitx case from Sunil Lakhani VU3SUA / amatuerradiokits.in? Attached are the pix for wiring up the Ubitx and the additional boards in the Case. It is documented at various places by VU3SUA. I have downloaded all the pix and put it into a single folder and that should help you.
73
Sunil Sankaranarayanan VU2MTM
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uBITx V3 Stuck in Transmit
#ubitx
Hello All
I have built my uBITX V3 into one of Sunil's [VU3SUA] metal boxs as per instructions supplied.
I powered it on to test, and I see the raduino loads the software, but then immediately it goes into CW transmit.
Well I was surprised, as I had taken note of the WARNING in section 3.3 "Wiring up the CW Key" and note that I indeed have the 4k7 pull-up resistor installed.
I have doubled checked all wiring, measured the resistor to make sure I have the correct value, and cannot find anything wrong.
Has anyone else had a problem like his, and how did you fix it?
Anyone have good pointer to look at?
--
Kind Regards
Rodger - ZL1RAH
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From my old collection. For your information -
QUOTE-
One of the best audio amplifier on the market is the TDA2822, which works from 3 volts to 15 volts, when used as a bridge, pumps out a full 1 watt, and most of all, minimum components, just four electrolytics ! Very low noise and absolutely no mains hum.
? There are two versions, the TDA2822, and TDA2822M.
I have experimented with both and found that :
?The TDA2822 dip version, is more stable, and rugged, but if you feed more than 9 volts, it gets warm., and a protection circuit pops in and out for protection.
? The TDA2822M is the mini dip version. Does not get warm with 12 volts, but is less stable, and apparently has no good protection circuit. I have blown three ( they are some $3 to $4 for ten pieces from ebay) ! A simple accidental short circuit, and bang it goes. I accidentally touched the input with my soldering iron, with power on, and bang it went. This does not happens with the dip version.
? And, further to my last email, on ebay, you can also find kits with all parts and a PCB to construct an amplifier for as little as $6 shipped if one so desires to go that route.
? cheers, Graham ve3gtc - UNQUOTE
On Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 7:29 AM, MAX <max@...> wrote: Thanks tom for being helpful. ? Regards. ? Max K 4 O D S. ? I've Never Lost the Wonder. ? Antique Electronics Site: ? ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom, wb6b
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 6:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Audio chip burn out. ? Here are a couple of links that summarize the audio chip issues.
Putting a resistor in series with the headphone jack can protect against the chip being shorted out. In my case I put two series resistors, one for the right and one for the left channel on the headphone jack. That way I can use either mono or stereo speakers and headphones with the uBITX.
Tom, wb6b
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Re: [VK3 Event] Bring your Bitx/uBitx - Melbourne QRP by the Bay 28 July
A few pics of the 'event', my first time at Chelsea Beach (about 20min drive Sth of Melbourne central) Peter VK3YE and uBITX on 40M, EFHW antenna.   ? Shot along the beachside table 
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Re: Don't discount the rotary encoder as being at issue
What is the part number for the non-detent
one from Digikey?
Thanks K6KWQ
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Richard et. al.,
I'll have to admit having egg all over my face - my encoder wasn't defective at all, but it was wired incorrectly!? I have one of the Amateur Radio Kits.IN cases which should have made the UBITX wiring straightforward, but I somehow messed up the connections
on the front panel board that contains the wiring for the volume control, mic jack, the 1/8 inch PTT Mic, phones and key jacks and the rotary encoder.
After tracing the little bit of wiring on that board for the encoder and correcting it, the encoder now works properly.? I do have another question, however.? The knob on my encoder is really sloppy in a radial manner, as if the switch shaft is too small inside
the bushing for the encoder housing.? Does the new encoder from DigiKey have less play?? If so, I would probably replace the encoder just to eliminate the "excessive play" in the shaft.
Thanks,
Bob
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Thanks tom for being helpful. ? Regards. ? Max K 4 O D S. ? I've Never Lost the Wonder. ? Antique Electronics Site: ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom, wb6b
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 6:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Audio chip burn out. ? Here are a couple of links that summarize the audio chip issues.
Putting a resistor in series with the headphone jack can protect against the chip being shorted out. In my case I put two series resistors, one for the right and one for the left channel on the headphone jack. That way I can use either mono or stereo speakers and headphones with the uBITX.
Tom, wb6b
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Thank you very much MVS Sarma.? I am always greatful when someone is helpful. ? Regards. ? Max K 4 O D S. ? I've Never Lost the Wonder. ? Antique Electronics Site: ? ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mvs Sarma
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 10:03 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [BITX20] Audio chip burn out. ? the message got jumbled up you do get pin to pin replacement. search out for NJM 2073 8 PIN DIP THIS HAS BEEN DEALT WITH EXTENSIVELY BY EXPERTS. ?
? On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 8:31 PM, Mvs Sarma <mvssarma@...> wrote: you do get pin to pin replacement. search out for NJMBY EXPERTS. THIS HAS BEEN DEALT WITH EXTENSIVELY 2073 8 PIN DIP.
? On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 8:26 PM, MAX <max@...> wrote: I was using a shorted plug to plug into the key jack while testing an
antenna tuner.? I accidentally plugged the plug into the headphone jack.
When I realized my mistake and unplugged it there was no receiver audio.? I
assume that U1 is what burned out.? I didn't follow that thread very
closely but I did get that a pin for pin replacement does not exist.? ?I
don't remember what the solution was but I need it now.? Someone please
fill me in.? Thank you in advance.
Regards.
Max.? K 4 O DS.
I've Never Lost the Wonder.
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Re: Don't discount the rotary encoder as being at issue
Richard et. al.,
I'll have to admit having egg all over my face - my encoder wasn't defective at all, but it was wired incorrectly!? I have one of the Amateur Radio Kits.IN cases which should have made the UBITX wiring straightforward, but I somehow messed up the connections on the front panel board that contains the wiring for the volume control, mic jack, the 1/8 inch PTT Mic, phones and key jacks and the rotary encoder.
After tracing the little bit of wiring on that board for the encoder and correcting it, the encoder now works properly.? I do have another question, however.? The knob on my encoder is really sloppy in a radial manner, as if the switch shaft is too small inside the bushing for the encoder housing.? Does the new encoder from DigiKey have less play?? If so, I would probably replace the encoder just to eliminate the "excessive play" in the shaft.
Thanks,
Bob
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Re: Digital / Audio connector names?
Molex KK and on the Far East sites
KF2510
Mike ZL1AXG
On 29/07/18 11:58 AM, Joel Moerkerk wrote:
Hi all,
having a great time with my ubitx, but in my hast to assemble with
the shortest flying leads possible i was a little over
enthusiastic and cut a little short. im wondering what the plugs
are known as so as to order a couple of replacements.
Thanks for all the awesome info on this list!
cheers
Joel
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Ion,
I managed to get my uBITX on frequency today.? Just used the MM and figured if it was 250Hz off @143000 and 1000Hz off at 166250...then I split the difference
by 3 and subtracted that from 143000 to get 135,250 (which is the magic number for my radio).
The 10 meter band is right on now according to my K3.
Now I just wish the receive would sound? a little cleaner. Are you satisfied how yours sounds? Mine seems better if I lower the IF by 250Hz (IF-250).
Also the TX output is terrible on the higher freq bands and carrier null is bad on the lower bands.
What is potentiometer RV1 for tx drive? Mine is all the way up.
Thanks for your help and being patient with me:)
73's Michael
n2zdbv
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Digital / Audio connector names?
Hi all,
having a great time with my ubitx, but in my hast to assemble with the shortest flying leads possible i was a little over enthusiastic and cut a little short. im wondering what the plugs are known as so as to order a couple of replacements.
Thanks for all the awesome info on this list!
cheers
Joel
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Ion Petroianu, VA3NOI
Raj vu2zap