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Still trying to update zBitx Pi Zero. I've hooked up an external HDMI monitor and powered up the zBitx. I am presented with a pi login screen, but the default password is not working; I have not changed it to anything else. So I cannot proceed to the terminal program or do any updating. --Ed, N3CW--
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I have WSJTX running nicely on a 2nd monitor on the zbitx except that it is failing to trigger Tx with a hamlib error shown in the terminal window? Can anyone share their working WSJTX radio config for the zbitx? Many Thanks Chris
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Wifi Alternate - Can you copy wpa_supplicant.conf into boot folder to get wifi?
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Not that it is any easier, but if you don't have an HDMI adapter etc., can you open the radio, pull the microsd card, and copy a wpa_supplicant.conf file into boot folder with your SSID and PW to get wifi going? Jeff
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6M
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Is it technically possible to open the sBitx / zBitx to use 6M or is it hardware limited? #sbitc_v3 #sBitx #sBITX_v3 #zbitx
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New Member
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Just joined the group. I ordered my zBitx on Friday....on the 4 week waiting list. Looking forward to playing with this radio. I belong to a group in Chandler, AZ called "BE-HIP" (Hams In Parks). We take our portable radios out to local parks and setup our stations. This radio is perfect for that. I am not the big of an FT8 fan, but with it built into the rig, it makes it much easier than dragging my laptop and support cables out to the park. Currently I am on the upper end of the price spectrum with a KX2.... -- "POWER, WE DON'T NEED NO STICKIN' POWER" - EVERY KX2 OWNER Always respect the airwaves, 73 de KI7PBR, Gary
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So, just recently I have noticed a carrier line which is very annoying. See on the photo my frequency is 14.044 and there is a constant noise line on 14.045. It is always there on every frequency and every band. I can diminish the sound by turning the IF down near 40. The line also follows any RIT movement.
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CW decode
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Got my zbitx updated. Cells charged. FT8 working but no qso as yet. Tring cw mode. Can't make any sense of decodes a stream of T & E which I suppose is to be expected. Tried different wpm to no avail. Not a CW operator but got the zbitx to encourage me to learn the craft. And real newbie question. There are two CW model in the zbitx manual. But only one in the manual. 73 de 2E0IIY Andrew Sent from Outlook for Android
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Stuck on Waiting for the zBitx to start
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After updating firmware, my zBitx ran ok once, but on the next power up is stuck on the "waiting" message. Also, I am unable to log in the pi as I don't know the default password (can't get into the files section to check user.ini). I attemped to change the PASSKEY but that keeps reverting back to "PASSKEY" when I power up again, and "PASSKEY" doesn't seem to work as my pi user password. Any ideas? --Ed, N3CW--
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FS Zbitx
I have a Zbitx mint for sale. Radio is updated. Sbitx is all I need. $169 plus shipping and paypal. Shipped to CONUS only. Contact off GroupsIO jkelly at verizon.net TY!
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Sbit 4
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Any word on when this will be available? I am planning to order one. Gerry Sherman
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So, I'd been watching another thread for resolution, but it may not be the same thing. Questions up front. 1. Any reason why 10m is 0W? 2. See my drive? it's 96, and I don't know why I can't get it to 100. When using the wheel, it won't go any higher, though it certainly goes lower. These lead me to believe both are software configuration related. The problem: I initially had the issue with FT8 locking up the zBitx. Updating the both the Zero and Pico software resolved that. I'm at 1.6 and 3.051 now. Running sBitx on the external monitor resulted in 0W out. However, I'd still get 0 watts out when transmitting FT8 on 10m. However, I remembered I get less output on my sBitx at 10m, so I setup a 20m vertical and I got power out. I haven't had time to check 12/15/17m. Could there be a problem with the calibration files that I absolutely did not backup when I did the update? Any guidance would be appreciated! Matt
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Do not run this on the zbitx
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Because I was bored, I thought about upgrading buster to bullseye just to see what would happen. Do not run this RPI-UPDATE. This program updates the rpi firmware and breaks the sbitx software. It changes WiringPi and doing a rebuild does not reset it. Also running the sbitx/update does not help. I had to replace the sdcard with a backup to get the radio working again. Leo, AI5II
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zBitx - Orders open
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Folks, We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting orders for the zBitx. If you’d like to place an order, simply visit this link. Please note that the radios are expected to ship in 4 weeks from the date of order. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email (sales at hfsignals dot com). 73, Ragav VU3VWR
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CW on zbitx
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I have fixed the two issues of zbitx on CW. The new update has good keying with Iambic keyer and the cw decode noise is now gone as well. To get this update, you have to: 1. Flash the new firmware (the firmware version is now 1.06). The firmware is available from https://github.com/afarhan/zbitxfrontpanel/raw/refs/heads/main/zbitx_front_panel_sw.ino.uf2 2. Update the new software on the raspberry pi, the latest version with the CW keyng fixed is 3.051 (or later). Here is Jose, VU2JOS sending CW with the new firmware update. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEVyuFrkBd8 With this, I hope we have moved on with CW issues. - f
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I tried to update my sBitx but got the error message below. I checked the sbitx directory and found “oled.c” instead. Please advise how to update my sBitx V3. Thanks, Steve WE5K
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Even if you did not know who Mike was, you know his work. Mike was a key developer of hamlib in addition to many, many other contributions to our hobby. I only had the privilege of a few email exchanges with him but you would be hard pressed to find a kinder, more helpful ham anywhere. https://dukerandhaugh.com/obituaries/michael-d-black/
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zBitxWEB Mode [AM Mode not displayed]
'AM' mode is not displayed on my PC when in WEB Mode (the area is dark) .....it is displayed on the zBitx panel. Don in Austin N5CID
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zBitx SSB contact
I had a 20M SSB contact with NC from Chicago (640 miles)- got a 1/1 signal report but was able to exchange call signs and name. I think I have a slight amount of desense so probably need to work on that a bit but it definitely worked on SSB. I've had a few FT8 contact also. John KC9OJV
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1). Wsjt-x only receives data if the Zbitx display is active on my monitor. 2). Cannot manually start rigctl if I shutdown the zbitx display. Rigctl returns network connection error. 3). With the zbitx display window open and wsjt-x running and the mode set to digital, I cannot use the zbitx display to change bands. Band change only works if it is done via wsjt-x 4). When changing bands on wsjtx the zbitx display shows the correct band reflecting the change but wsjtx does not. 5). Receive works fine BUT cannot transmit/tune from wsjtx. I can transmit and tune from the zbitx display window but not from wsjt-x. NEED HELP with number (5) and clarification with what is going on with rigctl. I'd like to be able to start rigctl from CQRLOG and then run WSJT-X without having the zbitx display active if that is possible Thanks, Leo AI5II
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