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zBitx order held by DHL 20 #zbitx
Anyone else have their order to the US held in East Midlands, UK, with this message? The shipment is being held due to known restrictions at destination and additional processing is required prior to export. If so, what did you have to do to get it released? I'm waiting to hear from DHL whether I need to do anything to get it moving again. I suspect it is something tariff related. Grumble.....
Started by Gill W4BXA @ · Most recent @
Recommend mic electret element for zBitx 7
Recommendation/specifications for a hi-z electret element for the zbitx. Also cant find the specifications for the element online for my other bitx or ubitx.
Started by Retroradio @ · Most recent @
sBitx-v4301-PiZero-SD-IMG 4
Hello, when I follow the link via wiki and git, proton says no file avaliable. Did I follow wrong link or is the img not more to download? Please advice. 73, Michael
Started by Michael, OE1MSB @ · Most recent @
Out of the box unusable on CW
Got my zBitx two weeks ago and the CW performance is very poor / unusable. On a paddle it misses or inserts characters and macros stop partway through 75% of the time. I have updated the firmwares and still no improvement any suggestions to improve this.
Started by Andrew Atkinson @
Batteries on ZbitX 12
Has anyone used the batteries like on the SbitX that use the XT60 connection. Yes I know its different but they do have adapters or I can make one to change from XT60 to 5.5/2.1. I know the ones I looked at are 7.4V and around 5000ma. Thank you Jim KE0VVu
Started by Jim @ · Most recent @
OCTUS project : DSB on 80m 5
You can also have a look at : http://lpistor.chez-alice.fr/octus.htm This is the OCTUS project designed by F6BCU; I have built one 1 year ago and it is working very well The schematic (second picture from the top) is easy to read ; you have also the parts implantation at the end, and also the PCB picture This concept is easy to adapt on other bands (especially 40 m) Onn the main site : http://lpistor.chez-alice.fr, you will find all the other projects from Luc, a very well known QRP designer here !! 72 de Chris / F6FTB
Started by christian gondard @ · Most recent @
Zbitx musings #2 2
Hi, Just some ramblings... The test sheet with the Zbitx states -105 dBm is the minimum signal. I am not sure how this is measured. I found it difficult with the chuff/chuff of screen update, so by ear I listened to a very weak carrier (from a signal generator) of -105 dBm which appeared on the noise level (with display set in menu mode to minimise chuffing) I extended the display board away from the RF board with Arduino Male-female test leads so I could do some testing I looked at the datasheet of the WM8731 and it said the S/N ratio was -90dB for a FSD level of 1V RMS. The is about a 32uV noise floor. After doing some tests with the display extended away from the RF board, I was able to determine that the gain of the low IF amplifier was in the vicinity of 72x and that the RF Gain/Loss from RF input to that section of the board was about -8 dB as best as I could determine. The low frequency section appears to have a 50ohmish input Z, so 32uV/72 is about 0.45uV at 50 ohms or -114 dBm. With 8 dB loss added to that, the noise floor would be about -106 dBm. I figured that I could try some extra gain to bring the input level up. This was done by adding a 27 ohm and a 4.7uF tantalum from Q8 emitter to ground. This increased the gain, but had a marginal increase in sensitivity. (possibly due to earlier gains/losses) I looked at Q4, the 40MHz RX amplifier, and it was running at about 2.3 mA emitter current, vs the TX side Q3 amplifier which calculates to around 19mA. I decided to change the R27 base resistor from 470 ohm to 1k ohm which increased current to around 8.5 mA. I found I could now hear carrier around -114 dBm now, which is probably due to both the 40 MHz and Low IF gain being increased. It affects the S meter readings. I haven't done any measurements of impedances of the 40 MHz amplifier, and would have to try a breadboard setup to determine that. I think the 2.3mA emitter current on Q4 is probably marginal for a RX IF preamp. The increased gain will also affect the maximum signal that the receiver can handle. Tests were done on the RX front end with a signal generator at high-ish level, and a -20 dB RF probe, into a TinySA Ultra. The tests at the low IF were viewed with a oscilloscope in x1 mode. Clipping appeared on Q8 output at about 3v p-p, probably due to the 3.3V zener clamp. Thoughts anyone... Kevin
Started by zl1ujg @ · Most recent @
zBitx beeping noise on transmit 2
I got my zBitx in great shape delivered a few days ago. I am wondering what is causing a beeping noise on my transmitted signal on SSB. I tried both internal and external mics and problem is the same. SWR is great and Battery voltage is 7.6V. I tried using 18650 batteries as well as an external power supply running about same voltage. Any ideas?? 73 de K0NEB
Started by cornhusker @ · Most recent @
My Sbitx is in breakin mode on CW 2
Hi to the group, I am new to the Sbitx and was following thee directions to check for updates and i got an 'fatal error' No such file or directory, #include oled.h When I rebooted the radio it now has no delay in CW relay click and clatter and no delay. Again it appears to be breakin mode. Not sure what to do to fix it. I may need to reload the software, if that is the case -- what are the commands to do that? Thanks in advance -- Rick W7RNB
Started by Rick Beatty @ · Most recent @
Operating the zBitx remotely using Tailscale 8 #zbitx
https://www.ke9a.com/remote-zbitx-demo/
Started by Robert Fairbairn @ · Most recent @
Has anybody managed to integrate the modified gdyulfdin/ft8_lib with sBit or zBitx firmware? 10
The modified ft8_lib available at https://github.com/gdyuldin/ft8_lib , and it offers a better handling of nonstandard callsigns . However, I wasn't able to simply use it as a replacement of the original ft8_lib sources in the sBitx or zBitx firmwares. It looks like certain non-trivial integration work is needed. Unfortunately, I won't be able to take a look at that before the half of July. Has somebody else succeeded to replace the original ft8_lib in [s/z]Bitx with that improved version? 73, Wojtek SP5DAA
Started by WZab - SP5DAA @ · Most recent @
zBitx Buster upgrade error 4
I tried to upgrade the original Buster 32-bit distribution using sudo apt upgrade. After rebooting I get the error message: sbitx: simple.c:649: snd_mixer_selem_has_capture_switch: Assertion 'elem' failed Is the original distribution image available on the web to reprogram the SD card? Can the zBitx software be compiled for a standard Raspberry OS distribution? Thanks, Jim N7IHQ
Started by N7IHQ @ · Most recent @
ubitx will not transmit. 8
Folks, I bought the radio kit, built it and I don't believe I was ever able to transmit. I have another radio and I can receive on the ubitx but nothing I do makes a transmission. I bought a crummy baofung microphone and cut off the speaker connector. From what I could tell the 3.5 connector is supposed to be wired correctly for the ubitx. When I plug the mic in the red light on the mic is on. When I push to talk the red light goes out and the TX lights up onthe display. However, I do not hear anything on my other radio. Is there something simple I am missing. It has been ages since I looked at this thing and now I am somewhat regretting it again. It has been nothing but a headache. But I thought I would give it a try again. Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. Andrew
Started by bigdaddy@... @ · Most recent @
zBitx disassembling guide? 5
For sBitx v3 there is a nice disassembling guide: http://www.sbitx.net/index.php/2025/01/24/disassembling-the-v3/ Is there a similar documentation for zBitx? 73, Wojtek SP5DAA
Started by WZab - SP5DAA @ · Most recent @
zBitx - Loud Audio on FT8 Transmit 3 #ft8 #zbitx
I have the same issue. It appears it's a timing issue. In that, the RX audio is not fully muted before the tx is activated and we get a partial audio feedback. I am assuming your not referring to the actual tx audio, as that is controlled in the SET button. Joe VE1BWV
Started by Joe @ · Most recent @
Zbitx at 12vdc 11
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
Started by Ryan Wesolowski @ · Most recent @
QSSTV on Zbitx 15
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
Started by Joe @ · Most recent @
zBitx Distribution upgrade 26
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
Started by Michael, OE1MSB @ · Most recent @
Fixed: cw latency and wsjtx/flidigi sidetone 55
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
Started by Ashhar Farhan @ · Most recent @
No output power SOLVED 2
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
Started by Raul EA3HLF @ · Most recent @
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