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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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Found Another Nice 3D Print Project - Front Cover
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6999275
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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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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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My adventures with my HB zBITX
Today I successfully tested my HB zBITX with the image shared by HF Signals a few days back. It works well. I tested in without the PICO controller and the display and it worked in the sBITX mode. Sharing a small video I captured today on local 20M band https://youtu.be/mx65_PaeqaE?si=0QycFX5g5r_-6zZ9 de VU2UPX Charudatt
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zbitx - No Tx on WSJTX?
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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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Are flat top cells compatible with zBitx battery holder or are button tops required?
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I was asked this question on zBITX: "Are flat top cells compatible with the zBitx battery holder or are button tops required? Got my radio on order and want to get some batteries before it arrives. Appreciate your comments." I know that VU2ESE was using flat top cells as I read it in one of the earlier emails. 73 Jon, VU2JO
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#zbitx I would really like a formal way to shut down the software gracefully
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I get a little nervous pulling power on a running Linux computer. Probably 9 times out of 10, no issues, but the ONE time....well, a corrupt SD card doesn't sound like fun. The Raspberry Pi Pico running the display can probably deal with things well, my concern is the other CPU. I would feel tons better if there ws a formal shutdown item to click on....any thoughts? Cheers Jim K8JK
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Is available at https://discord.com/channels/1026361918505635890/1357534756371431634 - JJ
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Not a lot of memory to do stuff Leo AI5II
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I am on 1.05 is this the latest front panel? 73s
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Sent from Outlook for Android From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John AE5X via groups.io <ae5x@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:10:39 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [BITX20] Does sequence of updates matter? This morning I updated the zBitx to v1.05 then updated the RPi to v3.05. Should I have done these in the opposite order? The radio will not boot up now. "Waiting for the zBitx to start..." Only this, and nothing more.
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Received my zbitx.
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Just want to report I received my zbitx yesterday. It did have a crack in the side panel and there was something rattling inside. Took it apart the rtc battery was loose. Connected to my bench power supply at 8.5v and it booted fine. External monitor worked fine. Connected to the net time set just fine. I would not recommend this but I opened chromium and downloaded and installed nomachine. I figured it would freeze up due to lack of memory but went ok just a little slow. No machine remote is working fine. Listened to some ssb with it and opened fldigi for some decode went fine. Haven’t done any tx yet. Will test on a dummy load first. Is there a file somewhere for the 3d case? I want to replace the broken side panel and probably change the color. Ryan kk6dzb
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zbitx stl files
the zbitx slt files are now on the github. https://github.com/afarhan/zbitx/blob/main/zBitx_HFSignals_final%20-%20edited.stl - f
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Does sequence of updates matter?
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This morning I updated the zBitx to v1.05 then updated the RPi to v3.05. Should I have done these in the opposite order? The radio will not boot up now. "Waiting for the zBitx to start..." Only this, and nothing more.
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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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zBITx Power Plug Intermittant
The only thing Which jumped out at me was a highly intermittent power cable between the batteries and the unit which was supplied by HF Signals. Rotate the connector or barely touch the cable and it would recycle power. I replaced it with a new 5.5mm outer barrel and 2.1mm inner barrel cable and it now works fine and is very stable. The new cable has a full 360 degree "tube/barrel" to make GOOD contact with the center pin in the female connector, the original does not....take a look at it. Great Little Radio 73 Kees K5BCQ
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