SPLIT won't activate
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#zbitx
I tried to activate SPLIT using the on-screen keypad (in CW). Neither pressing the button nor turning the VFO knob with the selected SPLIT button turned SPLIT ON. Did I forget to do something?
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zBitx power draw
Hi, If I am running at 9V, and I am transmitting FT8 at 100%, what output power are you expecting and how much power is the device consuming? Cheers, Ben
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Order # 3869 April 2
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HF Signals : Order Tracker Your Order #3869 Current status : Awaiting processing -------- Wish others would post order #'s if they really mean anything.
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New zBitx - New User - CW operation
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I just received my zBitx, and have read the manual as well as been following this group for the past couple months. I hope to use this rig primarily on CW and perhaps a little FT8. I am aware of some serious CW issues having been noted on this group. What is the current state of usability in CW? Is there a best firmware to be using? I prefer to use an external paddle with the internal keyer and sidetone, but will a straight key or keyboard CW be better for now? Or do I just need to wait for a fix? I will power the rig with 18650 cells in the attached holder. What is the best way to turn off the rig? Remove the cells? I know that can corrupt SD cards¡ 73, Steve AK0M
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sBitx v4
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Before I spend any more time building out code modules for the sbitx, I¡¯d like to know - is that product ¡°never to be sold again¡± or simply delayed? While I enjoy spending days modifying my own radio, I need to know if it¡¯s going to around in the future. VA3CGF
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How to update time
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How do I update the boot up image. my raspberry pi showed the correct time. Can somebody help. DU1ZC
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zBitx doesn't start up
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Just got my zBitx today. Powered up, and the nice screen pops right up. It says "Waiting for the zBitx to start..." and no other response. Been waiting a long time, but no joy. Tried power down and restart - same result. Any advice would be appreciated. 73 Dave, VE3WI
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N8ME Firmware Day/Night Colors Switch Mod
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On N8ME's v0.2, I am able to switch between two color "themes" for day and night (Red) by adding a hardware switch to the Arduino's analog pin A7 and an "If..Else" statement in display.cpp to select between two groups of colors. (I also made those variables not constants.) All colors change depending on the switch position correctly EXCEPT the VFO colors*. Since the VFO display goes through some code to determine which VFO is active, changing the colors is more complicated. *If the VFO related color variables are defined outside of my If..Else function, you get those defined VFO colors. However, if those same variables are defined inside the function, they do not work and the VFO colors are black. Maybe its a scope or extern problem. I don't know. :) The hardware switch wiring is just adding a 20k pull-up resistor between A7 and +5v on the CONTROLS header and the switch goes between A7 and GND. (I will include pics). Apparently A6 and A7 do not have internal pull-ups if I understand right. If N8ME is OK with it, should I post my version and see if anyone wants to take a crack at getting the VFO colors to change with the switch?
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sbitx fatal error message -- oled.h --
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Hello to the group -- I am receiving a fatal error on update for my sbitx developer edition "oled.h no such file or directory" Need help to fix this so I can upgrade my radio. Thanks -- Rick W7RNB
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Sbitx V4.2 Low Voltage warning
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Hi to the group, I finally got my Sbitx DE up to 4.2 and it works fine but I have two issue 1). Low Voltage power warning when the PS is 14.1 Vdc 2). The display is about 1/2 the brightness it was on the factory software and the brightness control is set at max (31) Need input -- please Rick W7RNB
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Today is 4 Weeks.....
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Well today is 4 weeks so hopefully my zBitx will ship in the next few days....I've ordered all the support hardware (batteries, BNC coax, etc). I already have lots of other support since I own a KX2. Looking so forward to playing with this radio. I have a friend who has the sBitx (big brother) and I was quite impressed with it. -- "POWER, WE DON'T NEED NO STICKIN' POWER" - EVERY KX2 OWNER Always respect the airwaves, 73 de KI7PBR, Gary
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ZBITX Receive issue.
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So I recently received my Zbitx and I think I have a problem. The receive is terrible. I can¡¯t make out anything on it even trying the WWV freqs I can¡¯t hear anything but a sort of ¡°chuh chuh chuh¡± sound that¡¯s continuous. I¡¯ve adjusted the IF and volume as well as bandwidth but it makes no difference. If there something I¡¯m missing or did I receive a faulty unit? Any and all help is appreciated. Video attached to show sound being heard.
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TSW T4.1 Raduino Kits - Unbuilt For Sale
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I have two TSW T4.1 Raduino Kits, for uBITX v6, unbuilt for sale. $25.00 each or both for $45.00 + cost of USPS Priority Mail shipping, from SC, to US addresses only. PAYPAL only. Link to BITX20 Groupsio message thread referencing PDF of TSW T4.1 build instructions (scroll down to message #112110: https://web.archive.org/web/20220421175204/http://www.w0eb.com/ NOTE: - Kit DOES NOT include Teensy 4.1 (must use one with headers pins NOT installed), display (use display from uBITX v6 or purchase separately) or RTC battery. - You will need to able to use the Arduino IDE to load firmware onto the Teensy (I cannot supply the firmware so you will need to download yourself). These kits are supplied in the unopened bags they were shipped in from TSW. Dennis KG4RUL
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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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zBitx Power Supply
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Any particular recommendations for a base station power supply for the zBitx? I like to shop Amazon. Thanks ! Jim WB4ILP
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N8ME uBITX 6 Firmware V 0.2
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After a two year hiatus, I have updated my N8ME firmware for the uBitx v6 to version 0.2. Among other things, this incorporates some of the bug fixes from the VU3GAO update. The updated firmware can be downloaded or cloned from my github account. https://github.com/microenh/N8ME-ubitx The repository is designed for building and installing with VSCode and the PlatformIO extension. However, the src folder contains a src.ino file that can be used to build and install the firmware with the Arduino IDE. There is an updated PDF manual in the repository that shows how to use WSJT-X to do a frequency calibration. This is released without any warranty. Please let me know of any issues. -- 73, Mark, N8ME
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#zbitx I am intereted in CAT control of the zBitx.
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#zbitx
My radio does not arrive till Monday! I am interested in some modes that are not installed on the radio. I want to test with DigiPi too. (YES, adding another Pi) What radio does the CAT port respond to? For Hamlib as an example. 73 KE9A
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zBITX Time Question
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Hello I received my zBITX in their 2nd shipment release a few days ago. I have linked it to my WiFi, an easy task. It's internal clock should be locked and on time now. I then went on 20m to make a single FT8 test and was successful to work a station, that you can see in the Logbook image. What I am confused about is the TIME that is recorded in the integral Logbook. The Logbook display shows what I think is the time as "32:29". See attached image. On the PI screen that I displayed on my HDMI monitor it does show a correct time of 194915 as "194915 13 -04 1647 - WB4KTF AJ5S EM42", see attached image. So why does the logbook show this odd 32:29 for time? Are we supposed to EXPORT the logbook to see the correct time of the QSO? -- Glen, WB4KTF, Austin, TX
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Thanks for the info. Power supply
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Can't find who posted this PS but it works very well! Straight plug and use on the zBitx. HFSignals would do well to offer this model as an option. Ronny W4TRI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYHTHGL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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