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zBitx firmware update using Macbook/Raspbian
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Hi all, I have been trying to update the firmware on the zBitx using a Mac and RPi box but without success. I have 1.04 installed as received. I’ve followed the instructions on YouTube using the recommended approach but no drive is shown at all. No problems with update at the terminal. Any suggestions/recommendations would be welcomed. Tnx and 73 Peter VK3TKK
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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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Tariffs and zBitx Shipments
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#zbitx
Awaiting my new toy, but wondering what, if any, impact the new tariffs announced by the US will have on shipments to the US. AC9KQ
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Sbit 4
Any word on when this will be available? I am planning to order one. Gerry Sherman
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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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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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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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#zBitx Tilt Stand for zBitx anyone?
#zbitx
Has anyone found or devised a suitable tilt stand for the zBitx? The rear panel is a heat sink so likely stick-on tilt feet would become "unstuck" with the heat. I'd be interested in what users have come up with to achieve a viewing tilt stable against screen touches. Pete WK8S
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Sbitx v2 to v3 update problem
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#sbitx_v2
I haven’t updated the v2 since I got it about 2 years ago. I understand it’s possible to load v3 on it, but the update procedure in the manual doesn’t work. Is there a step-by -step procedure somewhere to do this?
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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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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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Zbitx power cord connector
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Any one know the size of the power connector. I want to order some
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Found Another Nice 3D Print Project - Front Cover
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6999275
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Messages
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On the bottom of my sBitx screen in CW mode are pre recorded messages, CQ, call, reply etc. I could never find these messages because I would like to change them. I have found other variables but never did I find these. Can someone point me in the right direction, please. BTW, this rig is like a big toy box providing more fun than expected. 73, Dean/ N2TNN
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Tuning in cw waterfall alignment
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Is it just me? I am on 20m 14013 bw300 step 10h the frequency I am listening to I seem to have to put my tuning line on the waterfall some distance to the right of the actual signal I see on the waterfall. I do not find this with other sdr rigs. 73 Nnigrl M0NDE
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Just Curious if the zBitX has any SWR monitoring or display? Regards, Everett-WB9FUW
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Hallo! After updating the zBitx software and firmware, the zBitx no longer starts properly. Repeating the update does not work.. What can I do to get the zBitx working? vy73 Frank
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