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sBitx V4 on Gigaparts

 

Gigaparts sells the sBits v3.? But now they are accepting pre-orders for the sBitx V4.? I have not heard anything about this from HFSIGNALS.? Anyone know what the new model is all about?
 

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One thing I notice has changed in the photo is that the microphone, key, and headphone jacks are now all on the front panel rather than the side as they are on my sBitx v3.

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John
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Gigaparts sells the sBits v3.? But now they are accepting pre-orders for the sBitx V4.? I have not heard anything about this from HFSIGNALS.? Anyone know what the new model is all about?
 

The photo on Gigaparts is from the DE. No photos have been shared yet of the V4. We have a discussion going on in the Discord server where I shared some info. ?
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Version 4? A hardware V4 would be a suprise.
Maybe it will be 64bit OS and software load version 4 on version 3 hardware.?
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Are there any clues on the Discord
 

KC5KWZ,
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The specs on Gigaparts are here.
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It reads like the v3 specs.? There is conflicting information on the Discord server, so I am unsure who to believe.? It could be false advertising on Gigaparts' part if they are significantly different as they are accepting preorders.
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I guess we will need to wait and see.
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73
Evan
AC9TU
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There is going to be? a V4. It has a number of much needed changes including a different power chain, display 2 from raspberry pi instead of the older display, and a few morr tweaks (external pa key). The price point is going to be the same as v3. We are just moving the needle.
The JJ distribution of 64 bit sbitx will be the standard to work on the V4. We will open it for orders in a week or so.


On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 2:11 AM Evan Hand via <elhandjr=[email protected]> wrote:
KC5KWZ,
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The specs on Gigaparts are here.
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It reads like the v3 specs.? There is conflicting information on the Discord server, so I am unsure who to believe.? It could be false advertising on Gigaparts' part if they are significantly different as they are accepting preorders.
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I guess we will need to wait and see.
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73
Evan
AC9TU
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Will there be a board only kit for the V4 also?
 

On Sat, Feb 22, 2025 at 05:34 PM, Ashhar Farhan wrote:
There is going to be? a V4. It has a number of much needed changes including a different power chain, display 2 from raspberry pi instead of the older display, and a few morr tweaks (external pa key). The price point is going to be the same as v3. We are just moving the needle.
The JJ distribution of 64 bit sbitx will be the standard to work on the V4. We will open it for orders in a week or so.
Did you decide against the 10 inch display?
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JJ,
The 10 inch display supply and quality was erratic. This set us back by a month.
The display 2 is actually equally useful due to its much higher resolution. You can run and use wsjtx and other software on it.
It also has much lower current draw compared to the 10 inch display.


On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 6:03 AM JJ - W9JES via <jj=[email protected]> wrote:
On Sat, Feb 22, 2025 at 05:34 PM, Ashhar Farhan wrote:
There is going to be? a V4. It has a number of much needed changes including a different power chain, display 2 from raspberry pi instead of the older display, and a few morr tweaks (external pa key). The price point is going to be the same as v3. We are just moving the needle.
The JJ distribution of 64 bit sbitx will be the standard to work on the V4. We will open it for orders in a week or so.
Did you decide against the 10 inch display?
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To clarify, there will be a V4 sbitx order window opening soon?? I've been wanting to purchase a second unit and it would be great if that coincides with an upgraded version.? A 'digital modes in a box' fully contained transceiver is really handy.?

 

Is there an updated description tor the V4 of the SBitX it would really be nice to know what it does or at least what is does better.
From where I am sitting trying to keep up with the development is difficult to understand When, How, What has changed.
the Software updating at least from what I am reading can be overwhelming for someone just trying to wrap their head around the SDR as a reality not the Concept but the Nut and Bolts of Using and Maintaining the Software to the latest and greatest.
Reading of the multiple software projects all contained within the framework of the SBitX must be a challenge to manage.
Reading the reviews a person really has to understand what version of the Software Build they are reviewing as it does make a huge difference. Some versions are like trying to compare totally different radios. This is not only the beauty but also the curse of SDR. The Software IS the RADIO
 

Hi David!
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You asked for more descriptive information.? ?I think the text by Ashhar might be the most useful: /g/BITX20/message/115784
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I'm hoping to work out getting the 64-bit stuff going soon here, having looked through some of the code and improvements to CW latency and t/r delays appear included.? ?However, specific filter compensations that I've done specific to my unit are unlikely to be included, so I'll probably have to do a bit of code-updating for MY specific unit(s)? still.
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In the end, these things are RADIOS.? ?Even if one doesn't have the "latest greatest" software, it is still a RADIO and if it worked for your communications back then, it will still work today.? ? Not everyone will need every whizbang improvement!? ? So when you get something that suits your needs, my suggestion would be to dampen down a bit the constant "update! update! update!" chorus!?
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To each, his own!
73
Gordon KX4Z
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On Feb 23, 2025, at 00:34, Ashhar Farhan via groups.io <farhanbox@...> wrote:

There is going to be? a V4. It has a number of much needed changes including a different power chain,

Does “power chain” include reverse polarity protection, working with a wider range of input voltages, and a beefy enough 5V converter to avoid getting “low voltage” warnings on the pi (even if some low-power USB accessories are attached)? ?I hope so.

Or is it just about making the final amplifier more efficient?

As someone else said, a bit more power wouldn’t hurt, while you’re at it.

display 2 from raspberry pi instead of the older display, and a few morr tweaks (external pa key). The price point is going to be the same as v3. We are just moving the needle.

Sounds exciting. But I’ve had the v3 for less than a year, and hopefully have a zbitx on the way, so I guess I’m not likely to upgrade very soon unless it’s really compelling somehow.

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