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FT8 <¡­> in call sign field

 

I was out on POTA the other day and kept getting called by someone but all I could see was <¡­> instead of their callsign using the sBITX app. Very frustrating.?

Any idea on how to deal with this? Do I need to run WSJX as well?
 

That happened to me a few days ago on one or two contacts. Not sure what it was other than maybe the other operator not having the callsign properly set up.?


On Thu, Aug 15, 2024, 3:24 PM Dino via <Va6dm=[email protected]> wrote:
I was out on POTA the other day and kept getting called by someone but all I could see was <¡­> instead of their callsign using the sBITX app. Very frustrating.?

Any idea on how to deal with this? Do I need to run WSJX as well?
 

The solution is to use external wsjt-x or jtdx. The 7" LCD is not enough for the display, because these applications require a higher resolution. Use an external hdmi monitor. sbitx only recognizes standard callsigns.
It does not know the extended call signs.
These are callsigns using the / sign or casual callsigns using multiple numbers and multiple characters.
That's why I recommend well-functioning external applications.
I have reported this problem several times before, but there is no solution. Use the forum search engine and you'll see.
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Gyula HA3HZ
 

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WSJT-X does this also if the call sign is longer than the display window.? It should be OK in the log file.

73,

David N1HAC

On 8/15/24 3:54 PM, HA3HZ via groups.io wrote:

The solution is to use external wsjt-x or jtdx. The 7" LCD is not enough for the display, because these applications require a higher resolution. Use an external hdmi monitor. sbitx only recognizes standard callsigns.
It does not know the extended call signs.
These are callsigns using the / sign or casual callsigns using multiple numbers and multiple characters.
That's why I recommend well-functioning external applications.
I have reported this problem several times before, but there is no solution. Use the forum search engine and you'll see.
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Gyula HA3HZ
 

I'd like to order a ubitz 6/7 but their website looks pretty old and the prices are static??

I'm in the UK so is it wise to order through PayPal (HFSignals) or is it a scam??

Is it current or where else can I buy the kit??

Dave Shaw
The Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
 

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I have ordered from HFSignals a few times.? The prices seem to be current.? They haven't changed in a while.? Don't be scared to order from them - they're totally honest.? DHL, the carrier they use, provides excellent service.? I have seen 50 hours for a shipment from Hyderabad to Winnipeg.? I don't know about any customs duty or sales taxes in the UK - I left London just after the war, and I was only 2 years old then.

Gerry Sherman

Sent by the Windows 11 Thunderbird

On 2024-08-15 21:23, dave.shaw1@... via groups.io wrote:

I'd like to order a ubitz 6/7 but their website looks pretty old and the prices are static??

I'm in the UK so is it wise to order through PayPal (HFSignals) or is it a scam??

Is it current or where else can I buy the kit??

Dave Shaw
The Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
 

Cheers Gary... Just needed a bit of reassurance ??

Dave Shaw
The Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.


On Friday 16 August 2024 at 00:00:46 BST, Gerald Sherman <ve4gks@...> wrote:


I have ordered from HFSignals a few times.? The prices seem to be current.? They haven't changed in a while.? Don't be scared to order from them - they're totally honest.? DHL, the carrier they use, provides excellent service.? I have seen 50 hours for a shipment from Hyderabad to Winnipeg.? I don't know about any customs duty or sales taxes in the UK - I left London just after the war, and I was only 2 years old then.

Gerry Sherman

Sent by the Windows 11 Thunderbird

On 2024-08-15 21:23, dave.shaw1@... via groups.io wrote:
I'd like to order a ubitz 6/7 but their website looks pretty old and the prices are static??

I'm in the UK so is it wise to order through PayPal (HFSignals) or is it a scam??

Is it current or where else can I buy the kit??

Dave Shaw
The Vintage Radio Repair Workshop
Full Restoration and Repair of vintage valve radios.
DAB/FM/Internet Conversions.
 

On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 09:24 PM, Dino wrote:
I was out on POTA the other day and kept getting called by someone but all I could see was <¡­> instead of their callsign using the sBITX app. Very frustrating.?

Any idea on how to deal with this? Do I need to run WSJX as well?
Some links to better understand the problem:



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Gyula HA3HZ
 

Thanks... the links helped explain the problem...?

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