js8call no transmit V3 64bit
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Status Update - I'm up and running and receiving acks from JS8Call heartbeats.
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Here's what I did, for those who run across the thread in the future.
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I'd have to say that this image is way more performant than the stock image.? So much faster and worth it from that standpoint alone.? It's also completely ready out of the box.? I didn't have to install anything.
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Now I just need to quickly setup gpsd and chrony and I'm good to go.? Totally nice to haves and not critical this time.? I should be good to go for some field work this week.
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Thanks for the help, everyone!
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It was misleading that the name 'js8call no transmit V3 64bit' was mentioned in the topic. While you struggle with the 32-bit version. If you didn't know until now, I'll tell you now that the original version was written maybe 3 years ago, and time has passed.
The hardware can work on 64 bit and the Bookworm OS is currently supported, so the developers (who are also users) want to develop this further. For this reason, several images have been made of the 64-bit version and many improvements and renewals have been made in sbitx. Therefore, it is recommended to use this version. It seems that the hardware manufacturer is not interested in supporting this. They still ship with the 32-bit version. And the owner of the new device does not always know that the uSD card received is outdated and in many cases works incorrectly.
From the questions asked on the forum, we have to figure out which version you are using. It often helps when the interviewer wants to use the device tomorrow, while knowing nothing or very little about its operation.
This is a software-controlled radio that is in continuous development, thanks to our amateurs who do this in their spare time. The management and continuous updating of the device requires computer knowledge. --
Gyula HA3HZ |
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Yeah, I kind of figured with an open source project that support would be user driven and I do appreciate it.? I have the latest js8call installed and my last attempt was on the stock image with the 32 bit operating system and sbitx 3.021.? The sbitx application does start on boot and it's running in the background while trying to operate JS8Call.?
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I downloaded the posted 64 bit image and I'll burn that to an sdcard this morning and update the sbitx app to the latest.? Maybe that will work, idk.? It's a bit of a scramble this morning between work and packing.? |
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Hmm, the sBitx application seems to be automatically running after bootup via the startup.sh script.? I'm assuming that the application is this window that pops up with the waterfall.?
I restarted from cmd line, it booted up, this window/app opened, then I ran js8call, and the error is popping up again.
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Kevin,
you cannot try the program itself, because you have to start sbitx first, then the desired application, otherwise the error message will appear. If you start it without sbitx (radio), an error message will appear. If you want to change the application, first reboot the OS, then rebuild the sbitx and run applications. The 64-bit version was 3.02 at the beginning of March, and a lot has changed since then. Currently, image has v3.1 and you can install 4.0 on it. --
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Awesome, thank you for the settings and the recommendations.? I tried that setup and receive an error when transmitting.? This is a stock sbitx and the OS is reporting that this is the 32 bit image and after updating sbit it shows a version of 3.021.? My understanding is that an update to version 4.0 requires writing a new image to an sd card followed by an sbit software update.? This would align me with the 64 bit image and version 4.0.? That should be pretty easy.? I tried following these instructions for the 64 bit image but that link no longer works and I'm not finding another image available. ?/g/BITX20/message/109499
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I'm trying to stand this up for field use in a trip I'm taking later this week.? I've got through Monday to figure it out.? I'm not familiar with this method of cat control.? It looks like the ham library stands up a daemon service api listening on a port.? I wonder if the port might be different somehow and maybe the cause of the failure.? IDK, that error seems to relate to a/b splitting or something.
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On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 05:54 AM, Kevin wrote:
but what Rig do we select.? What CAT and Rig options do we use?? Hi Kevin ... try these -- I'm using JS8Call on the sBitx V4.0 now and it's working nicely ...
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JS8Call settings for sBitx V4.0 64Bit :
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[Radio] tab -> Rig: Hamlib NET rigctl
[CAT Control] tab -> Network Server: 127.0.0.1:4532
[Rig Options] tab -> PTT Method = CAT
[Rig Options] tab -> Mode = Data/Pkt
[Rig Options] tab -> Transmit Audio Sourse = Front/Mic
[Rig Options] tab -> Split Operation = None
[Audio] tab -> Modulation Soundcard
Input:? plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1? ? ?Left
Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0? ?Both
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Set your preferred operating frequency under the "Control" menu, as that will set up sBitx correctly ...
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When using JS8Call with the 7in touch screen, I find it best to turn OFF the frequency/clock banner - Find that under the "View" menu ...
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Any other settings are "as required" as they are for personal needs ...
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Marius ZS1ML
开云体育? Is the How to contribute to the Bitx Wiki. Is there a separate Wiki for the 64bit ? 73 en mooiloop, 73 and kind regards, ? Marius Lubbe – ZS1ML Chairman: Boland Amateur Radio Klub
We serve a wide area including the Cape Winelands and Cape Town areas, of South Africa. Mobile phone:?+27 (0)82 785 7763 ? |
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JJ, I would gladly help with your wiki documentation on a limited basis if I knew how. Is there a wiki on how to use wiki? At this point, I would probably make it worse, but I am willing to learn and try. ? 73, Scotty WD4PYT? On Sun, Aug 18, 2024, 4:50 PM JJ - W9JES via <w9jes=[email protected]> wrote:
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I know, for me, the understanding of how information is stored and retrieved on this forum/chat/email string/data base thing, makes it necessary for me to make notes as I go. This, however I have slacked off doing because of so many chores and projects with the home recently. But, as time permits, I want to try printing and saving lots of this. I think the frustration comes from every new person coming on here beginning at square one with a unit needing several updating mods, and training as to how to operate the radio. A quick start guide to get all new owners up to speed, at least on the JJ 64bit, would be nice to make, but I am still learning also. It will happen eventually. I mostly try to stay in the background,? since my expertise in sdr is quite low. ? Scotty WD4PYT? On Sun, Aug 18, 2024, 2:19 PM Bruce W4BRU via <w4bru=[email protected]> wrote:
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I for one, would love to have the data consolidated as well. I dont run the non-native programs because I don’t understand enough about it to figure it out. That is why i only run the native FT8 mode only. I would live to use FT4 in the field too, but the intel is not readily available in a digestible manner. Thank you for the offer and maybe someone will take you up on it.? David WK4DS On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 13:12 Bruce W4BRU via <w4bru=[email protected]> wrote:
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The issue, Gyula, is that the information is scattered across so many messages and various wikis. There were 252 V3 64bit messages the last time I looked. You have to have just the right search terms to find what you are looking for. I spent an hour looking for the JS8Call settings for the sBitX and found nothing.
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I'm sure it's out there but it's very well hidden. I'm a retired technical writer so I can consolidate some of this but I can't find a person(s) who are the center of this to volunteer. And maybe no one wants consolidation.
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Kevin
HA3HZ
Peter VK3PYE
Scotty R
Bruce W4BRU
WK4DS