Zbitx at 12vdc
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I would like to run my zbitx at 12vdc and up to 14vdc. I already swapped the linear regulator and the finals and re biased. It works great up to about 10vdc over that the receiver starts to attenuate. I am assuming this is because of the switching design for the bpf. I remember Farhan mentioning that there were components that could be swapped to allow for running up at 12vdc. Is it possible to get a rough list as to what these components are? Ryan KK6DZB
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QSSTV on Zbitx
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Has anyone had success using the QSSTV program which is installed on the Zbitx? I tried many options available for the Sound but none worked. I cannot see any action on the rx waterfall, even when I see it on another rig. Thanks Joe VE1BWV
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zBitx Distribution upgrade
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Has someone of you tried a distribution upgrade from Buster (Debian 10) to Bullseye (Debian 11) already? Or one brave one done a reinstall complete new to Debian 12 Bookworm 64 bit? Please let me know your results or share your hints to be successfull. 73, Michael
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Fixed: cw latency and wsjtx/flidigi sidetone
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I have a minor update to make zbitx work with wsjtx/fldigi/etc and fixed cw latency. You have to update just the raspberry zero. From a terminal window, type this: cd ~/sbitx ./update sbitx this should do it
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No output power SOLVED
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zBitx's no power issue fixed. Thanks to HF Signal's support, a problem with the SD card contents was detected. Just reflashing it was enough to bring the zBitx back to life. Thanks everyone! Raul EA3HLF
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Where is the line at for ZbitX's that are shipping.
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Where are they at with the order numbers on shipping the ZbitX's. I might need to be out of town and need to make allowances to have someone get my package for me. Thank you Jim KE0VVU
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zbitx handheld mic
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Is there an option on Amazon for a handheld mic for the zbitx? Or perhaps another online retail outlet?
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STL Files for Frontcover and Knob?
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Dear community, I am searching the STL files for the zBitx front cover and an alternative tuning knob. Can anybody help me with this? Many thanks and 73 Pete DL4ZAQ #zbitx #stl
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QSSTV on ZbitX
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I am not able to obtain a 'rig control (TX) when setting up QSSTV on the ZbitX (following the released user-guide). I am able to receive signals, just not able to TX. The ZbitX is unable to communicate to the QSSTV app (or vice versa) re: PTT/TX. Any ideas? I have tried 'many' different radios / rig control combinations, but nothing works. (I do have WSJTX running, and of course, FT8). BTW, a small, finned heat-sink plus a small fan seems to have solved any heat issues. Don in Austin N5CID
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No output power
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Hi all I've just received my Zbitx and plugged in for the first time, all seems to be working, I'm only using ssb, but when I touch the transmit it shows the screen but NO output shows and the swr remains at 0, so I don't think anything is getting out. I'm using an EFHW that the swr on my main rig shows about 1.2 - 1.5 . Do I have to set the internal mic on somewhere? I don't have an external mic yet so I'm using the internal one. Can anyone help please Martin G7UGB
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Web Interface Band Selection Buttons
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#zbitx
Hello, At the web interface at the first row there are placed the band select buttons. Here I can see at the 10m Button under the 10M text the number 4. Funny thing is that this is only at the 10m Band button. When I added a 60m button => means one more Band Button at this row, the digit 4 disapears from 10m button and is now at the 12m button visible. Anyone else with this "digit 4" at 10m Band button? 73 Michael
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Microphone query
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Can I just plug a general microphone with a mono 3.5 plug (and no switch) into the mic socket and use the on screen transmit/receive buttons or does it have to be configured with a ppt switch.
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Zbitx and fldigi help
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Got my zbitx and works well with ft8. Can you download fldigi to radio and use fldigi right from the radio just like ft8?
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Zbitx Musings
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Hi, Taken the covers off my Zbitx, and just trying to work my way around the PCB. In the circuits available which are possibly out of date, it shows LC matching on either side of the 40 MHz crystal filter. Looking at the board it appears to have one L matching inductor T30-6 with 13t (one is a wire link, but the 22pF capacitor appears to be still fitted) Please could someone confirm whether that is correct. Thanks Kevin
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Help: Import tax Germany
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#zbitx
Yesterday I have received an email from the German tax office. It appears that my zBitx is stuck in the tax office¡ Never received something like this request before. Is there anybody from Germany out with the same experience and how to react? 73 Peter email received: WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT How do you do? We are currently processing your DHL Express shipment and need your EORI number and a clearance order for your commercial shipment. SEND DOCUMENTS NOW Required are: The EORI number registered in the European Union - The registered office must be registered to an address within the EU. If you do not yet have an EORI number, please apply for one free of charge at www.zoll.de and send us a copy of the submitted form 0870 for clearance as proof. For EORI numbers from another EU member state, we require an extract from the commercial register. For an establishment number >0000, we require the two-page establishment letter from the customs authority. In addition, an informal order for clearance is required in all cases. You can send us your documents / information online at any time. Simply click on this link. We need the information by 23.04.2025. If we have not received the requested documents from you by then, the shipment must be returned to the sender country. Best regards Your customs clearance team DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH
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sBitx schematic for rotary encoder board?
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#sBitx
#sBITX_v3
I've been digging through all the schematics and I don't see anything for the rotary encoder board? While the board that's in there is functional, I'm not a fan of how bent the board is. Seems like a quick easy task for me to design a board that fits properly, but I need to know which encoders are used and if there's any other devices on that board.
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zBitx Expected noise?
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Hey eveyone I have recently received my zBitx and it is making alot of electronic noise either on battery or any other PSU. There is a constant electronic noise then also a periodic pulse. Is this expected? Please see the short video below https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0yt2C6Rt7Xc
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Date time sync
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Already updated to asia/manila but upon nooting this greets me. Any suggestion for proper updating?
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Zbitx S meter
Hi, Received my Zbitx today. Many thanks for the excellent service. I wonder what the S meter calibration is. I read somewhere that the Bitx calibration is correct for IF gain of 53. But am not sure whether that applies to the Zbitx. Is it the conventional - 73dBm for 50uV/S9? Thanks Kevin ZL1UJG
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Bad USB OTG 'microUSB to USB-A' in zBitx shipment.
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The added BOXCON USB-A to micro-USB adaptor, white, small, delivered in a red/transparant sleeve is absolute garbage. It shorts the micro-USB port in the zBitx, thus crashing the PI... PLease do NOT add this item to further shippings as the quality can not be guaranteed. I will have to next week for delivery of a good micro-usb to USB-A adaptor, rendering the zbitx useles in the box... Such a shame. Martin, PD0ZZ, Netherlands
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