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People, It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages. We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway., The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock?for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200. The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399. There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software?on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links: 1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on? 2. The software is available on 3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board? I?made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3-? first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics? 3. sBitx v3 - CW operation? 4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation?
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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Excellent work Ashhar.??V3 software is awesome.??Updated my V2 radio without issues.??I bought it primarily for FT8 and that works great.??Also a great SSB and CW rig as well.??Very Happy here
73, N4GW
On Dec 14, 2023, 8:15 AM -0500, Ashhar Farhan <farhanbox@...>, wrote:
People,
It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages.
We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway.,
The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock?for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200.
The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399.
There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software?on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links:
1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on?
2. The software is available on
3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board?
I?made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3-? first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics?
3. sBitx v3 - CW operation?
4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation?
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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It took a long time and many hands. Post the v3, some of us are going to band up and get some method to the madness. - F
On Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 7:26 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen < starmke1998@...> wrote:
Excellent work Ashhar.??V3 software is awesome.??Updated my V2 radio without issues.??I bought it primarily for FT8 and that works great.??Also a great SSB and CW rig as well.??Very Happy here
73, N4GW
On Dec 14, 2023, 8:15 AM -0500, Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...>, wrote:
People,
It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages.
We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway.,
The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock?for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200.
The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399.
There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software?on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links:
1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on?
2. The software is available on
3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board?
I?made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3-? first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics?
3. sBitx v3 - CW operation?
4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation?
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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On Dec 14, 2023, at 08:58, Ashhar Farhan <farhanbox@...> wrote:
? It took a long time and many hands. Post the v3, some of us are going to band up and get some method to the madness. - F On Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 7:26 PM Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen < starmke1998@...> wrote:
Excellent work Ashhar.??V3 software is awesome.??Updated my V2 radio without issues.??I bought it primarily for FT8 and that works great.??Also a great SSB and CW rig as well.??Very Happy here
73, N4GW
On Dec 14, 2023, 8:15 AM -0500, Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...>, wrote:
People,
It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages.
We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway.,
The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock?for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200.
The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399.
There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software?on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links:
1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on?
2. The software is available on
3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board?
I?made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3-? first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics?
3. sBitx v3 - CW operation?
4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation?
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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Would it be possible to add an external amplifier in the future?
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Jim, I have added an opto-isolated output?to control the T/R switching of typical linear amplifiers.? ?While I have available truly ancient vacuum tube amplifiers, there are also solid state amplifiers widely available; be CERTAIN to have one that includes adequate filtering!? ?My SB-200 doesn't present the best impedance to the sBitx but it works nicely and also makes the signal even CLEANER.? ?
Would it be possible to add an external amplifier in the future?
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Can the V3 board be operated headless, with display being viewed on a PC or iPad for control?
Or is the 7” screen required.
Jeff
K2SDR
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Yes, Jeff, It can be accessed from any web browser. It doesn't transmit on ssb due to security restrictions of the browser but the cw and ft8 are very easy to use. - f
Can the V3 board be operated headless, with display being viewed on a PC or iPad for control?
Or is the 7” screen required.
Jeff
K2SDR
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Looking forward to my order being released and fulfilled. ?It has been a long wait. Very excited.?
On Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 07:15, Ashhar Farhan via groups.io < farhanbox@...> wrote: People, It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages. We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway., The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200. The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399. There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links: 1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on 2. The software is available on 3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board I made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3- first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics 3. sBitx v3 - CW operation 4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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Is there a file or document that shows the dimensions of the sBitx V2/V3 case with the measurements of the mounting points available on the Git hub site?
Was looking but don't see one.
73
KC5KWZ
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Can I swap out the V2 board and hook up the V3, or will it have to be adapted?
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You can swap it out, it is a direct replacement.
Joel
N6ALT
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Gordon
I am adding a similar output to drive external amp/rf switch to my 32 bit Raduinos for the “classic” uBITX family. May I ask what was the part number for the opt-isolator?
73
Mark
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AJ6CU/7
KD8CEC 2.0, Nextion Screens,? and open source uBITX Raduino boards for Arduino IOT, BLE, RP2040, Teensy 4.0, and Raspberry Pi Pico
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Installed V3 and tried out FT8 today.??Works great!??My biggest issue was I would not wait long enough for a response before sending another CQ, but the software worked right through my mistakes
https://youtu.be/N7k3qBdNIxg?si=T1FtTa97MUzXdAG1
73. N4GW?
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Great news!! ?
These radios are going to be great for ALE operations because they will switch frequencies so fast and without relays.?
in my nation we have a security system that encourages groups like ours locally to partner with the government and receive licenses to use additional frequencies as part of our civil defense. I could see this being used.?
?Gordon Kx4z?
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On Dec 15, 2023, at 15:17, Astro-Nights with Mike Christiansen <starmke1998@...> wrote:
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Installed V3 and tried out FT8 today.??Works great!??My biggest issue was I would not wait long enough for a response before sending another CQ, but the software worked right through my mistakes
https://youtu.be/N7k3qBdNIxg?si=T1FtTa97MUzXdAG1
73. N4GW?
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Looks great, very nice improvements.
I Think I will purchase another ...
Looking forward to full voice remote functionality in hopefully near future.
Joe VE1BWV
On Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 9:15?a.m. Ashhar Farhan < farhanbox@...> wrote: People, It took us a long time to get the v3 radio ready, but it involved an overhaul of our own processes that had become scattered due to the Raspberry Pi and display shortages. We finally have secured all the components and we are able to now offer the v3 board and the full kit at really low price points, which was our intention anyway., The sBitx v3 board is a full 25 watts radio, with robust IRF510s in the final. This board (minus the Raspberry Pi) is now available, ex-stock?for $180. You can directly buy a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and have a full SDR running for less than $200. The fully assembled kit with Raspberry Pi 4, 2GB and the Raspberry Pi's own 7inch capacitive touch display all mounted in the Aluminium box is available for USD 399. There is nothing in the software that precludes you from running the v3 software?on the earlier hardware (DE as well as v2).
Here are some links: 1. The software manual (still incomplete but usable) is on? 2. The software is available on 3. Video showing how to hook up the v3 board? I?made a few videos to show how to use the new software:
1. sBitx v3-? first look
2. sBitx v3 - Basics? 3. sBitx v3 - CW operation? 4. sBitx v3 - FT8 operation?
I hope you all have a great time with the radios and without the radios this season.
73., f
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Thank you. I have one other question - if I operate headless do I have to have the
two pots control board connected?
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On Dec 14, 2023, at 11:16?AM, Jeff Kelly via groups.io <jkelly@...> wrote:
?Can the V3 board be operated headless, with display being viewed on a PC or iPad for control?
Or is the 7” screen required.
Jeff
K2SDR
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Mark,
Sorry for the delay.? ?It appears to be a "PC817" which has a modest "current transfer ratio" of anywhere from 0.5 to 6
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No, you don't need the encoders connected at all if you have a mouse.? To change any control with the mouse: 1. Click on the control. 2. Use the scroll wheel to change the value. This works. On the web UI, click on the frequency display for a drip down tuning knob that you can drag around (with your finger tip) to tune. The knobless touch tuning works so well that we are considering dropping the encoders in the future hardware versions. Our phones no longer have a rotary dial, the only reason why we need a tuning knob is Nostalgia - that is my reason to have it on my radio too. -f
Thank you. I have one other question - if I operate headless do I have to have the
two pots control board connected?
> On Dec 14, 2023, at 11:16?AM, Jeff Kelly via <jkelly=[email protected]> wrote:
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Fellas, I purchased the basic kit, minus? the RPI and monitor. I don’t think the basic board comes with? the software. I am starting form square one. TU Barry ? Sent from for Windows ?
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From: Ashhar FarhanSent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 7:30 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx v3 is available. Board $180, Full system $399 ? No, you don't need the encoders connected at all if you have a mouse.? To change any control with the mouse: 2. Use the scroll wheel to change the value. On the web UI, click on the frequency display for a drip down tuning knob that you can drag around (with your finger tip) to tune. The knobless touch tuning works so well that we are considering dropping the encoders in the future hardware versions. Our phones no longer have a rotary dial, the only reason why we need a tuning knob is Nostalgia - that is my reason to have it on my radio too. ? Thank you. I have one other question - if I operate headless do I have to have the
two pots control board connected?
> On Dec 14, 2023, at 11:16?AM, Jeff Kelly via <jkelly=[email protected]> wrote:
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> ?Can the V3 board be operated headless, with display being viewed on a PC or iPad for control?
> Or is the 7” screen required.
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> Jeff
> K2SDR
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